Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 9594, Jesse Hughes, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Wa.
Hughes, Jesse
S.9594
Carded
CONTENTS

7156
Virginia
Pepe Hughes
of Williamsburg in the State of Virginia who was a Pri. of Art. in the Company commanded by Captain Thompson of the Regt. commanded by Col. Meredith in the Virginia militia for 3 years from '176
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 100 Dollars 100 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 day of March 1833 and sent to A. Shepherd Esq. Palmyra Va.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833. $200.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending Sept 1833 50.00 $250.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by W. L. Williams Clerk, Book E Vol. 6 Page 11
Dead
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 18th April 1838 from 4 Sept 1837 to 1. March 1838 the day of his death - age notified 4 Jan'y 1839

Lissa Hughes declaration 15384
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Declaration

State of Virginia Fluvanna County to wit On this _____ day of _____ 1832 personally appeared before the Court of the County aforesaid. Jesse Hughes a resident in the County & State aforesaid aged 76 years, who being first sworn according to law doth upon his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832, That he enlisted in the County of Fluvanna in the year 1776, in the Minute Service or State Establishment, to serve one year in the Company commanded by Roger Thompson Lieutenants George Thompson & James Mackie in the Regiment commanded by Colonels Meredith & H. Abney, That he marched to Williamsburg thence to Burwell's Ferry, at which place the detachment was ordered against the Indians, and marched as far as Long Island on the Holston under the command of Col. Haynes Morgan Commander in Chief General Guest, who with part of the detachment marched on to French Broad the Cherokee Nation and concluded a Treaty with the Indians, after the Treaty came to be done discharged; Enlisted again in the fall of 1776 for three years in a Company of Artillery commanded by Capt. William Pierce. I believe on Continental establishment, marched to York in the winter of 1777 and remained there nearly 12 months, under the command of Col. Harrison and Lieut. Col. E. Carrington of the County of Cumberland, part of the detachment were ordered down to Portsmouth Va. being an Artillery I remained with Col. Carrington where my services were most required; In the Spring of 1778 we were marched to the North and joined the American Army at Valley Forge, from thence under the command of Genl. Scott, in the State of New Jersey & in the Battle of Monmouth the June 1778, after the Battle of Monmouth I was attached to a Company  detachment of Grenadiers from New England under the command of Major Jackson marched to Rhode Island & was there under the command

of General Sullivan, was engaged in the Battle on Rhode Island the 29th of August 1778 & retreated from there, crossed to Bristol & marched from there to Providence. From Providence the Troops returned to Monmouth New Jersey and discharged by Col. Harrington. a few weeks before our term of service expired. we were discharged before our time expired, in consequence to building Barracks & going into winter quarters for a few weeks only. In 1780 I volunteered and served in the South as a Lieutenant in a Company commanded by Capt. Lefevre of Bedford Va under Col. Stubblefield & Spencer Smith's Brigade, was at Gates defeat marched to Hillsboro discharged in Chatham, same year. I returned and served as a Lieutenant at the Siege of York 1781. 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 any agency in any State, Entered & Subscribed the day & year aforesaid
Jesse Hughes
And the said Court of Ulverston hereby do hereby declare their opinion that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier & served as he states
John W. Cooke presiding justice
I Abraham Shepherd Clerk of the Court of Ulverston hereby do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Jesse Hughes for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand Seal of Office this 20 th day of August 1832
Abra. Shepherd Clerk

TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
Second Comptroller's Office,
Dec r 24 th 1838
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838 entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," the children, of Jesse Hughes, late a Pensioner on the Roll of the Richmond Virginia Agency, at the rate of One Hundred Dollars and Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832 — have been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept r 1837 to the 1 st March 1838. the day of his death.
Respectfully, yours,
William E. Parry Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

No 15384
Jesse Hughes, Fluvanna County Virginia
from 1776 print of Articles 3 rd Roll # 100
on Roll
From Shepherd Jr Bth of Fluvanna County Virg.

BRIEF in the case of Jesse Hughes County of Fluvanna 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? 76 years  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.     Enlisted In 1776 — not stated — private Gen. Green, Scott, Sullivan Col. Thompson, Meredith & Dabney , Col. Haynes, Morgan , Col. W. Purdie , Col. Harrison , Major Jackson ,   1776 — — —   Vol - 1780 — — — Lieut. Capt. Steele , Col. Stubbsfield & Spencer   Vol 1781 — — — Lieut. Genl. Stevens ,  
5. In what battles was he engaged? Monmouth, Rhode Island, Gates Defeat, York.
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Fluvanna County Virginia
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? No
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? defective
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Richd. Gray Mathis
Examining Clerk.

February 20, 1940.
Miss Iva K. Outright 35 Park Street Buckhannon, West Virginia.
RA-J/ILL Jesse Hughes S. 9594
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Jesse Hughes, whose wife, Grace Tanner Hughes, you state, received a pension.
A search of the Revolutionary War records of this office has been made and only one claim for pension found based upon service of a Jesse Hughes. His record follows, as found in the papers on file in that claim, S. 9594.
Jesse Hughes enlisted in 1776, in Fluvanna County, Virginia, and served a tour as private under Captain Roger Thompson, Colonels Meredith, Dabney and Haynes Morgan in the Virginia troops, length of this service not stated. He enlisted in the fall of 1776, served as private under Captain William Pierce, Colonel Harrison and Lieutenant Colonel E. Carrington in the Virginia troops, was in the battles of Monmouth and Rhode Island, length of said service about three years. He enlisted in 1780, served a tour as lieutenant under Captain Leftwich, Colonels Stubblefield and Spencer in the Virginia troops, during which he was in the battle of Gates' Defeat, length of this tour not given. In 1781, he served as lieutenant at the Siege of Yorktown. No specific dates of his service as lieutenant in the Virginia troops were given.
Jesse Hughes was allowed pension on account of his service in the Revolutionary War, on his application executed August 30, 1832, at which time he resided in Fluvanna County, Virginia. He was aged then seventy-six years; the date and place of his birth and the names of his parents were not given. He died March 1, 1838, survived by children, whose names were not given.
The name of the wife of Jesse Hughes and the date and place

of their marriage were not given.
In order to obtain the name of the person to whom the last payment of pension was paid, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, this city, and furnish the following data:
Jesse Hughes Certificate #7156 Issued March 7, 1833 Rate $100. 00 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act of June 7, 1832 Virginia Agency.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

Rev. harp
9594
INVALID.
File No. 9594
Jesse Hughes For New War
Act: June 1 st 82
Index: Vol. 1 , Page 85
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Decr. 17-1901
S.V. McWhorter
Savona, Ohio
1922-June 30. Wed to Mrs. Celia Harper Mackerley
{See Carres. in Claim mmf John H. Harper, S. 2899}
1924-Mch. 5-Hist. to Mrs. Viola M. Overman-mmff
1925-Mch. 25-Hist. to Mrs. F. H. Ryals-mmff
1926-Jan. 13-Hist. to Mrs.
J. D. Knight-mmff
1934-Sept. 28-Hist. to Mrs. Geo.
H. Schleicher-J.L.R.
1940-Feb. 20-Hist. to Miss Iva R.
Cutright-J.L.R.

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of
Jesse Hughes 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? 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? No XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? No 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? No XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? 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? 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? None
 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 each 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. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
‡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 authenticates 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 ends 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.
☞ In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

September 28, 1934.
Mrs. George J. Schleicher 402 Terrell Street Cuero, Texas.
BA-J/ILL Jesse Hughes S. 9594
Dear Madam:
The record of Jesse Hughes is given below as found in the papers on file in his claim for pension, S. 9594, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
Jesse Hughes enlisted in 1776, in Fluvanna County, Virginia, and served as private under Captain Roger Thompson and Colonels Meredith, Dabney and Haynes Morgan in the Virginia troops, length of service not shown. He enlisted in the fall of 1776, served as private in under Captain William Pierce, Colonel Harrison and Lieutenant Colonel E. Carrington in the Virginia troops, was in the battles of Monmouth and Rhode Island, length of this service about three years. He enlisted in 1780, served as lieutenant under Captain Leftwich, Colonels Stubblefield and Spencer in the Virginia troops, and was in the battle of "Gates Defeat", length of service not shown; in 1781, he served as lieutenant at the Siege of Yorktown. No specific dates of his service as lieutenant are shown; it is not shown that he received a commission as lieutenant.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 30, 1832, at which time he resided in Fluvanna County, Virginia. He was then aged seventy-six years; the date and place of his birth and names of his parents are not shown.
Jesse Hughes died March 1, 1838; he was survived by children, whose names are not shown; the name of his wife was not stated.
In order to obtain the name of the person to whom the last payment of pension was paid, you should apply to The Comptroller General,

General Accounting Office , Records Division, this city, citing the following:
Jesse Hughes Certificate 7156 Issued March 7, 1833 Rate $100 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831. Act of June 7, 1832. Virginia Agency.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Assistant to Administrator.

September 28, 1934.
BA-J/ILL
Mrs. George J. Schleicher 402 Terrell Street Cuero, Texas.
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the records of Jesse Hughes, a pensioner (Invalid 9594), and Joseph Hughes of Alabama (Invalid 31764:ctf. 13339), War of the Revolution.
The records of these two soldiers are furnished herewith from their claims for pension: Jesse Hughes, S. 9594; Joseph Hughes, S. 31764.
Very truly yours,
A. D. MILLER, Assistant to Administrator.

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January 13, 1927
Mrs. J. D. Knight 71 West Franklin St., Nelsonville, Ohio
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 9594 it appears that Jesse Hughes enlisted in Fluvanna County, Virginia in 1776 and served a tour, the length not stated, as a private under Captain Roger Thompson and Colonels Meredith, Dabney, and Haynes Morgan in the Virginia Troops.
He enlisted again in 1776, served nearly three years as a private under Captain William Pierce, Colonel Harrison and Lieutenant Colonel E. Carrington in the Virginia Troops and was in the battles of Monmouth and Rhode Island.
He enlisted in 1780, served a tour, length not stated, as Lieutenant under Captain Leftwick and Colonels Stubblefield and Spencer in the Virginia Troops and was at the battle of Camden.
He enlisted in 1781 and served as Lieutenant at the

Siege of Yorktown.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 30, 1833 while a resident of Fluvanna County, Virginia aged seventy-six years.
He died March 1, 1838 leaving children whose names are not given, and the name of his wife is not stated.
The above noted is the only soldier by that name found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

MWH
March 25, 1925
Mrs. F. K. Ryals 9 East Eighth St., New York City.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 9594 it appears that Jesse Hughes enlisted in Fluvanna County, Virginia in 1776 and served a tour, the length not stated, as a private under Captain Roger Thompson and Colonels Meredith, Dabney and Haynes Morgan in the Virginia Troops.
He enlisted again in 1776, served nearly three years as a private under Captain William Pierce, Colonel Harrison and Lieutenant Colonel E. Carrington in the Virginia Troops and was in the battles of Monmouth and Rhode Island.
He enlisted in 1780, served a tour, the length not stated, as Lieutenant under Captain Leftwick and Colonels Stubblefield and Spencer in the Virginia Troops and was at the battle of Camden.
He enlisted in 1781 and served as Lieutenant at

the Siege of Yorktown.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 30, 1832 while a resident of Fluvanna County, Virginia aged seventy-six years.
He died March 1, 1838 leaving children whose names are not given. The name of his wife is not stated.
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section mm 179
March 5, 1924
Viola M. Overman 100 Fourth St., So., St. Petersburg, Fla.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 9594 it appears that Jesse Hughes enlisted in Fluvanna County, Virginia and served as private and Lieutenant in the Virginia Troops, War of Revolution.
He was allowed pension for the service of three years, on his application executed August 30, 1832 while living in Fluvanna County, Virginia aged seventy-six years. He died March 1, 1838.
His children are referred to, but their names are not stated.
The above noted is the only soldier named Jesse Hughes found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
Respectfully,
W.H.T. Commissioner.

8. 9594
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 Jesse Hughes 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.     1776-part of year Pvt Roger Thompson Meredith Dabney Va.   Again in 1776-nearly 3 yrs. " William Pierce Hayden Morgan   1780 part of year Lieut Leftwick Harrison   1781 " " " " Lt. Col. G. Barrington   Stubblefield   Spencer  
Battles engaged in, Monmouth, R.I., Camden, Siege of York Residence of soldier at enlistment, enlisted in Fluvanna Co., Va. Date of application for pension, Aug. 30, 1832. His el. was al- Residence at date of application, Fluvanna Co., Va. Age at date of application, 76 yrs.
Remarks: Soldier died March 1, 1838. Mention of children is made, but no names or dates stated. There is no further data as to family -
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Burkhauer - H. J. a
Feb 7 1940
The Pension Dept Washington - D.C. Sir:
Rev-
Please send me the War Service of Jesse Hughes , of which his wife Grace Tanner Hughes rec'd a pension.
Also date of her Birth and death, and any information or data, relative to these by name, Grace Tanner Hughes & Jesse Hughes her husband -
Very Truly
Miss Eva K. Cutright 35 Park St
Burkhauer - H. J. a

552
Cuero Texas Sept 5. 1934
Pension Dept Washington D.C.
Will you kindly send me 1st  names of Children and wife 2nd place of residence 3rd proof of office of Lieutenant of Jesse Hughes pensioner (Invalid 9594)
Also with above detail of Joseph Hughes of Ala. (Invalid 31,764: Ctr 13,339) alt 831764
Address Mrs George J. Schleicher 402 Terrell St.
Cuero Texas,

ELIZABETH ZANE DEW CHAPTER NELSONVILLE, OHIO
Mrs. Harry H. Edington, Regent 62 E. Washington St. Mrs. Frank Poston, Vice Regent 43 Fort St. Mrs. Elizabeth M. Tedrow, Secretary 72 W. Franklin St. Mrs. Miles Q. Shepard, Treasurer 34 Monroe St. Mrs. Henry T. Poston, Registrar Lock Box 87
November 18, 1926
Commissioner of Pensions, Department of Interior, Washington, D. C.
Ans. Jan. 13, 27 Nels
My dear Sir:
Jesse Hughes b. 1750 - scout and Indian fighter during the Revolution - married Grace Tanner. He d. 1829 and she d. 1842. History states that Grace Tanner Hughes drew a pension (or at least applied for a pension). They resided in northwestern Virginia, now W. Va.
If your Department reveals any history or throws any light on the military service of Jesse Hughes, I shall be grateful for the favor of a reply. This is all I lack for the completion of my D.A.R. application papers.
Thanking you kindly,
Very truly yours,
Mrs. James Knight
(Grace Tanner Hughes died near Gandeeville, Roane Co., W. Va.)
P.S. I wrote the department a few days ago but am not sure whether I gave enough information or not, so at the suggestion of Mrs. Henry Poston who has spent years in looking up the material for the D.A.R. I send this also. Mrs. James Knight.

Nelsonville Ohio
Nov. 17, 1926
The Pension Dept:
May I have information concerning the services of Jesse Hughes a Revolutionary Scout, who served in Northern Va. He was born in 1750? we have mentions of a Col. Lowther under who he served but know nothing else. There is a memorial at Ravenswood W. Va. erected in his memory. The D.A.R. regent requested me to write to the Dept for this information.
Sincerely
Mrs. Jas. Knight, 71 W. Franklin St. Nelsonville Ohio.

9 East 8 th St- New York Feb. 11/25-
Pension Office Washington D. C.
Dear Sirs
Have you the name of Jesse Hughes Fluvanna Co. Va - on your Pension records Rev. war. I will appreciate dates - & any information -
Yours very truly (Mrs.) F. R. Ryals
9 East 8 th St N. Y. City -

9 East 8 th Street New York -
Com. of Pensions Washington D.C.
Have you on record anything in regard to Capt William Mitchell of Cumberland - or perhaps Louisa or Hanover Counties Va. who served in the Militia during the War of the Revolution? I wrote your office about a month ago for this information - I trust you may be able to reply soon.
I would like a copy of the Pension papers of Jesse Hughes of Shenandoah Co Va - on Pension Roll about - 1832 - 3 - 4 -
Very Truly Yours
Y. H. Ryals
9 East 8 th St.
New York City -
March 13/25-
not as described - as desired, also desired she was for him. of Jesse Hughes one date as per letter -

A reply for more information was sent for both, but it came back describing Reuben only - no Reuben so sent - also, only Jesse in files
100, 4th St S St Petersburg, Florida Dec 18, 1923
Pension Department:
Please give me what record you have of JESSE HUGHES of Virginia, soldier in the War of the Revolution, in his declaration for a pension. He received a small grant of land, and I suppose he also received a small pension.
Rev. + 1812 files searched
REUBEN HUGHES, son of JESSE HUGHES, was in a WAR also. I have thus far been unable to find which WAR. Did he receive a pension in the War of Revolution, or was it the War of 1812?
Very truly
Mrs Viola M. Overman

O. W. DIVISION DEC 5 1901 RECEIVED.

Savona. Ohio. Nov 26-1901
Hon H Clay Evans, Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Sir,
Can you tell me the date of enlistment and length of service of Henry McWhorter , War of 1861-65. He enlisted in Orange Co., N.Y., Would be glad to know what branch of the army he was in, and battles fought, etc. Also his commanding Officers.
Is there any record of in your office of Jesse Hughes , as a soldier or scout, (Western Va.) same war? -
Yours most L. N. McWhorter.