Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 21301, John Henson, N.C. Va.

SERVICE
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Henson, John Jane
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Illinois 22.427
John Henson
of Marion Co in the State of Illinois who was a Private in the Co commanded by Captain Evans of the Regt commanded by Col. Simmons in the Virginia line for 12 mo.
  2 mo. pay ?  — 6.67  6.67    10 Cavalry  36.66  41.33     43.33  48.00  
Inscribed on the Roll of Illinois at the rate of 4/3 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 31 day of Oct 1833 and sent to Wm J. Page  Carmi  Ill.
Arrears to the 4th of Apr - 1833 - 108.33 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4. Mar 34. 21.67
130.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Wm. H. Palmer Clerk,
Book 8 Vol. 8 Page 57

2798 Illinois Jane Henson widow of John Henson Va who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Repeated Jan 4/49
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 43 Dollars 33.
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 4. day of Jan 1849 and sent to
Daniel Hay Carmi Ills
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 345 Vol. 3
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27.344
John Henson
Adolph in an over hereto Mrs. J. Page at Carmi White Co. Illinois—

Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832
State of Illinois } Wayne County } ss
On this 30 th day of August 1833 personally appeared in open court, before the Hon. Wm. Wilson Judge of the Wayne Circuit Court, now sitting John Henson a resident of said Wayne County & State of Illinois aged 67 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.
That in the month of October as he now thinks 1778 he entered the service of the United States under substitute for Captain Evans Shelby as a volunteer to go against the Indians. That he resided on the waters of the Holston in the State of Virginia River at the time of entering the service and marched from his place of residence to the Revere Station on the North fork of the Holston River and remained there about two months full that length of time, but cannot say that it was longer when they was discharged and returned home.
That after this discharge as above he removed into North Carolina and there on the 1 st of May 1781 he enlisted in the continental  State service as he now supposes but it might possibly have been the state line  Continental line under regiment of Dragoons or Cavalry Col. Hammonds Captain Withaney & Lieut. Nicholas Harvey. That he resided when he entered the service in Rutherford Co. N. C. and marched from thence to the  Beach Savannah river at Hammons Store

2 above Augusta and then joined the Regiment and from there marched to Beach Island from there to Saluda river passing in the route Bull Swamp and thence back to Hammons old store and soon after the regiment to the Eutaw Springs but I did not accompany being ordered back to take charge of Pardie one of the men who had been cap- tured but again joined the regiment at White Hall and there saw some of the men who had been wounded in the battle at Eutaw Springs that after joined the regiment he remained with it until they were discharged on Saluda river on the 1 st of March 1782. That he recollects Jesse Johnson, William Johnson & John Gorrels as members of the same company with himself. That most of the time he was out they were in pursuit of a regiment of Tories said to be under the command of Colonel Browningham. That he received a written discharge when he left the service on this tour signed by Capt. McHaney as he now thinks, but did not see the discharge soon after in N.C. That he has knows no documentary evidence. That Jesse Henson will testify (whose affidavit is here to attached) to his service for two months and in part confirms his statement relative to his ten months tour. And Mr. Gorrels whose deposition is also hereto attached will testify as to his

3 service during his ten months tour.
That he was born in Rutherford County somewhere either in Virginia or N. Carolina but in what part knows not That he has no record of his age That when called into service the first time he resided on Nolans river in Virginia and the second time he resided in Ruthe- -ford Co. N.C. That he cannot recollect any regular officers or continental regiments. That he received a dis- -charge signed by Capt McHaney for his ten months tour & sold it soon after in North Carolina. That he resided in Rutherford Co. for 8 years after the war That he then removed to Kentucky resided there 18 years, he removed to Indiana resided there 17 or 18 years. Then to this county where he has since resided. That John Berket, Matthew Warren & Phil Hinson are persons residing in his present neighbourhood who can testify to his character for veracity, and their belief of his services as a soldier of the revolution.
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 agency of any State
Sworn and subscribed, 3 the day & year aforesaid. 3
John Henson mark
in presence of attest David Leach
Phillip Henson & Leonard Melton residing in the county of Wayne and residing in the same county hereby certify that we are well acquainted

ted with John Henson who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration: That we believe him to be 67 years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion.
Philip Henson
Leonard Miller
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid in Open Court attest Samuel Seck Clerk
And the said court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. And the said court further certify that it appears to them that Philip Henson & Leonard Miller who has signed the preceding certificate, is a resident in the County of Wayne and that who has also signed the same is also a resident in said County and credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Wm Wilson
I Samuel Seck Clerk of the Wayne Circuit Court do hereby certify that the foregoing

5 contains the original proceedings of said court in the matter of the application of John Newton for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have here- unto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Clerk's office, this 30 th day of August 1833—
Dan d Lee Clerk

Wayne County ss - Samuel Seeth Clerk of Wayne Circuit Court do hereby certify that the foregoing pages numbered 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 contain the original proceedings of the application of John Henson for a pension and that the pages numbered 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 contain the affidavits offered in support of the claim.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of office this 30 th day of August 1833
Samuel Seeth Clerk

711.141
Jane Henson's application for Bounty Land under act of 1855
Declaration & proofs

State of Illinois } 83 Wayne County.
On this 1 st day of September AD One thousand eight hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace within and for the county and state aforesaid Jane Henson aged Ninety years a resident of Wayne County in the state of Illinois who being duly sworn according to law, Declares that she is the Widow John Henson deceased who was a private in the Company Commanded by Captain not recollected in the Regiment of not recollected Commanded by not recollected in the Revolutionary War. That her said husband enlisted at not recollected County North Carolina on or about the not recollected day of date not recollected for the term of term not recollected and continued in actual service in said War for the term of three months and was honorably discharged at place and date not recollected
She further states that she was married to the said John Henson in North Carolina on not recollected by one George Leabell a Justice of the Peace and that her name before her said marriage was Jane Goodbrock That her said husband died at Wayne County Illinois about the year not recollected AD 1833 and that she is now a widow. She makes this Declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3 rd 1855 and she knows of no record of her marriage
Jane Henson mark

We John R Sloop and Jane Sloop Residents of Wayne County in the State of Illinois upon our Oaths, Declare that the foregoing decla- ration was signed and acknowledged by Jane Henson in our presence and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant that she is the identical per- son, she represents herself to be
John R Sloop
Jane in Sloop in R
The foregoing Declaration and affidavits 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 and that I have no interest in this claim
G. B. Fullinwider J.P. Esq.
State of Illinois,
Wayne County) On this 1st day of September A.D. 1855 John Sloop and Catherine Chapman appeared before me to me well known, who after being by me duly sworn according to law upon their Oaths, State that they are personally acquainted with Jane Henson whose Declaration appears above and who has made her mark to the same. That they have known her for twenty five years or more, that they knew her in the lifetime of John Henson her husband who is now deceased and knew them to live together as man and wife

and knew them to be reputed as man and wife wherever they were; and knew that the said Jane Henson is his widow and now draws a pension on account of services rendered by the said John Henson as a revolutionary soldier.
John Henson
Catharine his X Chapman mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written.
G. B. Goldsmith
State of Illinois } ss Wayne County }
I John Housdale Clerk of the County Court in and for said County do hereby certify that G B Goldsmith Esq whose genuine signature appears above and before whom the foregoing Declaration and affidavits were made is and was at the date thereof a Justice of the peace in and for said County duly commissioned and sworn. I further certify that Jane Henson who made the foregoing Declaration is a widow Pensioner of the United States Drawing on a Certificate given at the War office of the United States on the 4 th day of January A D 1849 and purporting to be recorded in the Pension office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2 nd 1848 Page 345 Vol 3
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of said Court at Fairfield this 6 th day of Sept A D 1855 John Housdale

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7 th of July 1838 entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows
State of Illinois Wayne County ss
On this 18 th day of May 1842 personally appeared before me John Brown Probate Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid Jane Henson a resident of said County of Wayne, aged Seventy seven years and upwards (say 3 months) 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 the 7 th 1838 entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows - That she is the widow of John Henson who was a private in the army of the Revolution in the Company commanded by Captain Muckel-hany - in the Regiment commanded by Col. Hammon - in the State of North Carolina - That he served one year or more the precise length of his service and the particular period of the war that he served she is not able to state only from her recollection of what he told her, as she was not at that time acquainted with him, but it was towards the close of the War - for his service he drew a pension of $43-33 per annum from the 4 th March 1831 to the day of his death in 1835 - She further declares that she was Married to the said John Henson in the Spring of the year in 1787 and that her husband the said John Henson died on the 25 th of July 1835 - 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 1794

That is, at the time above stated - and that she has no documentary evidence by which she can prove either her marriage or the service of her husband - and that she has remained a widow ever since his death
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written Before me John B. Brown P. J. P.
Jane Henson mark
In presence of Daniel Hay
I John Brown Probate Justice of the peace in and for the County of Wayne and State of Illinois do certify that Jane Henson is a credible person - that from age and infirmity she is unable to attend at Court - and that I have waited on her at her residence, and that she did this day swear and subscribe to the above declaration
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my private seal there being no public seal provided for my office this 18 th day of May 1842 John Brown P. J. P.
Reuben Henson, Son of John & Jane Henson, a credible witness being duly sworn, deposes and says that his Father, John Henson departed this life on the 25 th day of July 1835 - and that Jane Henson, his Mother has remained a widow ever since that time Sworn to and subscribed this 18 th day of May 1842
Before me R. F. Henson John Brown P. J. P.

27. 344      22. 22
John Henson Illinois
Adm 1. year 2 Months Inf. Rs. 66. 10    "    Car. 36.66
 93.33  2.50  8.44  2.44  108.33 
William T. Page Carmel White County Illinois

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
30 th Oct 1833
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. These points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of John Henson
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Oct 1778 2 priv Capt. Evans 67 years.   Enl d 1781. Corr. Col. Hammons Virginia Traditionary and   1 May 10. — Capt. McIlhenny Living Witnesses  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c, Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }  On this                      day of                      personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of                      in the county of                      and State, Territory or District of                      aged (c)                      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 provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d)                      , with                      and served in the                      (e) regiment of the                      line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. (This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.)]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I                      of the Court of do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of                      for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of                      &c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the                      and C. D. residing in (the same)                      , who has hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with                      , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the                      and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the                      and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I,                      Clerk of the Court of                      do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this                      day of                      &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his

alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following ( m ) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services. 
 6. { To a Soldier. { Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? To an Officer. { Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it? 
 7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the inquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, 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. 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 that 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 shown 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.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he 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.
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 papers 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.
Proof of Service.
[j] 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 claimant's 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.
[k] The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

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 John Henson a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Oct. 1778 2 mos. Pvt Evans Shelby ✓ Va   May 1, 1781 10 mos. McIlaney Hammond NC        
Battles engaged in, none
Residence of soldier at enlistment, on Holstein River Va. 2nd in N.C. Puffin Co.
Date of application for pension, Sept. 9, 1829. His ch. ab.
Residence at date of application, Vanderburgh Co. Ind.
Age at date of application, 62 yrs born in Va or N.C. date &amp; place not known
Remarks: Sol. mar. in Spring of 1787 Jane Goodbread in Rutherford Co. NC
(He died July 25, 1835 in Wayne Co. Ills.)
She was allowed pension on her ap. etc. May 18, 1852 while res. in Wayne Co. Ills aged 77. They raised a family of children, the only one whose name was stated is Reuben
Respectfully,
Commissioner.
had brother John

Declaration of John Henson a Revolutionary Soldier
State of Indiana Vanderburgh County ss. Township
In the Vanderburgh Circuit Court September Term A.D. 1829.
On the ninth day of September, A.D. 1829. personally appeared in open Court (said Court being a Court of Record in the County of Vanderburgh in the Fourth Judicial Circuit for the State of Indiana) John Henson a resident of Vanderburgh County in said State of Indiana and being duly sworn according to Law doth upon his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provisions made by the act of Congress of the 18 th day of March 1818 and the first day of May 1820. That he the said John Henson is about the age of 62 years (his exact age unknown) that on or about the first day of May 1781 he enlisted in Captain Mucklehams Company of Dragoons or Horse (Christian name not recollected) Nicholas Harvey being the Lieutenant of said Company and who at the time this deponent enlisted Commanded and did the business of the said Company. The place where this deponent enlisted was Threlford County in the State of North Carolina and on or near Broad River.
This deponent enlisted in the Continental Service and for the period of ten months and continued in said Service from the time of his enlistment until his discharge being a period of ten months the term for which he enlisted. To this deponent belonged to the Regiment of Col. Hammond (Christian name not recollected) whose Regiment was near Augusta, S. Carolina less than two months after his enlistment he joined and was attached to the

same regiment, until his discharge. This discharge was in no battle nor even a skirmish, unless a slight skirmish across Saluda River from the enemy may be deemed such. This discharge was discharged on Saluda River, but he lost his discharge not far from Augusta and the defendant doth hereby relinquish every claim to a pension except the present. That the reason why he has not applied at the navy does not have been his reluctance to apply to his country for support according to the Law of Congress while his age and health permitted him to support himself. John H. Henson In presence of C. Battiste.
Sworn to in open court
W. C. Conner D. C. C. C.
And in pursuance of the act of Congress of 1 st of May, 1820, I hereby solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1878, and that, I have not since that time by gift or sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby to diminish it so as to bring myself within the provisions of the 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" passed on the 18 th March 1878, & that I have not nor had any person for my benefit any property or securities, contracts or debts due to me, nor have any income other than what is contained in a schedule hereto annexed and hereto and by me subscribed and that I do further swear that my occupation is that of a farmer, that a considerable part of the year for the last 3 or 4 years in each year I have been unable to work and at no time within said period have I been

able to perform a sound healthy mans labour in heavy work, That I have no family except my wife In presence of C. S. Battell John H Hendon
Sworn to in Open Court
W. V. Jones Clerk
The following is a schedule of my property referred to in my declaration County 1 Horse worth about thirty dollars - 2 Cows & 1 King calves & yearling heifers worth in all about $15 - a little stock of hogs worth $10 - household furni- ture worth not exceeding $30 - and a drawing chain & a pair stretchers worth about 4 dollars - an axe 2 ploughs worth about $6 - in all about $80 - and I rent a piece of ground of about six acres - I have no debts due me excepting a few not exceeding five dollars - excepting a contract for rent corn 150 bushels - but some Dr. Roberson of Vander Co about $14 - Edward Riggs $10 or upwards - to John Corner Esq. also about $4 - to Abraham M. Phelps $150 & to widow Dlover $8 50 / 100 and some other few debts not easily recollected in all not exceeding five dollars
In presence of C. S. Battell
John H Hendon
Sworn to in open Court
W. V. Jones Clerk
State of Indiana
Vanderburgh County ss.
It is hereby certified that it by the affidavit of John Hendon appears to the satisfaction of the Court that the above named John Hendon served in the Revolutionary war against the Common Enemy for the term of ten months under one engagement in the Continental army of the United States & that the amount of his property is about Eighty Eight dollars according to the above schedule Recorded in term time W. V. Jones Clerk (Signed) S. B. E. Goodlitt Pres. Judge

The State of Indiana Vanderburgh County ss.
I W. B. Jones Deputy Clerk of the Vanderburgh Circuit Court for James W. Jones Clerk thereof do certify that the foregoing three pages contain a true full and complete transcript of the Record & the proceedings had thereon of the Declaration of John Winton in order to obtain a pension as the same remains of record in my office
In testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court at Evansville this 15 th day of Decr 1829
W. B. Jones Deputy Clerk For James W. Jones Clerk V.C.C.
State of Indiana ss. Gibson county ss.
I, James R. Goodlet, President Judge of the fourth Judicial circuit of the state aforesaid — do hereby certify that, at the time of the subscribing of the above certificate, James W. Jones was Clerk of the Vanderburgh Circuit Court and W. B. Jones his deputy — Also that the above attestation is in due form of Law.
J. R. Goodlet Seal
Dated at Princeton, Indiana 5 th day of January A D 1830

Carroll Illinois
15 th June 1842
Sir
Enclosed is the declaration & proof of Mrs Henson who claims a pension under the act of 7 th July 1838 - if the pension is allowed you will please forward to me at this place her certificate as early as may be convenient
and oblige yours with Respect Daniel Hay
James L Edward Esqr Comm r of Pensions Washington City

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 21301
Jane Henson Wid. of John Henson Priv. Rep. Was
Act Feb 2 d 1848
Index: Vol. 01 , Page 327
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1914, Mar. 25. Heist to James M. Cox. Carthage Tenn. (see his letter in John Cox. M.C. & Va. S. 21124) aw
1917 June 26. Heist to J. J. Thurber. aw.

✓
34 983
} Theo Davis

Same Henson of John Illinois
Rejected
See let. 24 th June 1842 D. Hay
(was not a widow 7 June 1842, see atty Genl's opinion)
Suspended See let 23 Augt 1842 to D. Hay, same Dec 12: 1842.
Act 7 July 1838

21. 111
John Henson Indiana.
Act 18 March 1818
Receipt 26 Jany 1830 See letter to Miss J H Hook & 28 Jany 1830 to Hon. R Boon AR
4908

Illinois 868
Reported
Jane Henson
widow of John Henson who was a Private in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 43 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 th day of July 1843 and sent to D. Hay Carmi, Illinois
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 1. Page 196.

Reported
Illinois 6939
Jane Henson
widow of
John Henson
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832, and who died on the 25: July 1835 of Wayne Co in the State of Illinois who was a Pri in the Company commanded by Captain Evans of the Regt commanded by Col. Hance in the Virginia line for 12 mos
Inscribed on the Roll of Springfield at the rate of $13 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 day of Jan'y '43 and sent to Paul Hay, Carmi Illinois
Arrears to the 4th of March 1836 Semi-annual allowance ending
21665
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Thos. L. Luddy Clerk, Book A Vol. 2 Page 223

Commonwealth of Kentucky Gallaway County ss
Be it known that on this 25 th day of March 1833 before W m Craddock W m Jones Sam l Watson - Justices of the Gallaway County Court; in open Court now sitting personally appeared Jesse Henson Sen r who being duly sworn according to law deposeth as follows to wit.
That he the said Jesse Henson is the elder brother John Henson for whose benefit he now deposes That at the commencement of the Revolutionary war they lived with their father in the frontier of Virginia on the waters of Holson River That he and his said brother John both entered the United States Service together under Captain Evans Shelby as volunteers to go against the Indians who were then troublesome to the frontier of Virginia and North Carolina This deponent cannot state at what time the sd John and himself entered sd service he thinks however that it was in the month of October 1778 He states that sd John and himself marched under Capt Shelby to what was called the Ricove Station on the North fork of Holson River where they remained not less than two months and perhaps some longer when they were permitted to return home after which their father moved into North Carolina taking with him the sd John Henson while this deponent returned to the service on Holson River He states that whilst in sd service the sd John Henson joined a company of Horse for the term of nine months to go against the British This however he does not know to be the fact of his own knowledge (although he is as conscious of its being the fact as if he did) said deponent not having seen his said

brother John when he entered nor until after his return from the said tour of nine months One of the issues of this deponent being out he went to see a relation living in the frontier of North Carolina whilst there his sd brother John returned from the army having served out sd tour of nine months in a company of cavalry and hearing of this deponent, called to see him and had on at that time his regimentals at the time he states that sd John then told him all about his said tour of service and the names of the officers under whom he served but he cannot now recollect the particulars of sd conversation - nor can he now recollect the former history of said tour of service The scythe of time and the infirmities of age have swept from his memory many of the incidents of that day and further this deponent saith not
Jesse Henson Sen!
Witness my hands and seals this justice of the Court aforesaid the day and year last above mentioned
William Jones J.P. Samuel Watson J.P. Wm Cadduck J.P.
State of Kentucky I William Curd clerk of the callaway county callaway county set forth do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original deposition of Jesse Henson senior as the same was proven in open court and that William Jones, Samuel Watson and William Cadduck are and are acting justices of the peace of the county aforesaid and presiding justices of said court when said deposition was proven and that their signatures as above affixed are genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of said office and signed my name this 26th day of March 1833
Wm Curd, clk, 666

State of Illinois Wayne County ss
On this the 27 th day of October 1848 personally appeared before the undersigned an acting Justice of the peace in and for the said County
Jane Henson a resident of the County of Wayne and State aforesaid aged 84 years who being first truly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed on the 2 nd February 1848 granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War -- That she is the Widow of John Henson who was a private in the army of the Revolution; that she received a pension under the act of Congress of 17 th June 1844. at the rate of Fortythree dollars and thirtythree cents per annum -- She further declares that she is still a Widow
sworn to and subscribed her Jane X Henson mark on the day and year above written. Before me
Benjamin Haws Justice of the peace
Witnesses Henry Lackey James Lackey
State of Illinois Wayne County ss
I Caleb Willmans Clerk of the County Commissioners Court of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Benjamin Haws is a Justice of the peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified. that his commission was dated on the 4 th day of September 1843, and will  would have expired four years thereafter, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine Given under my hand and seal of said Court This 23 rd day of Novm 1848 Caleb Willmans Clk.

The Deposition of John Powell taken in the Town of Hanford and State of Kentucky on the 29 th day of May 1833 to be laid before the Commissioners of Pensions in behalf of John Henson in order to obtain a pension under the act of Congress of 4 th June 1832. This deposition being first duly sworn. Deposeth as follows
Question How old are you?
Answer I am seventy six years old past
Question Did you not serve in the army of the Revolution for ten months as a Dragoon and if so state under whom you served?
Answer I did. About the first of May 1781 I enlisted for ten months as a Dragoon, in what I believed to be the Continental line but which may have been the State Service. I then lived in Rutherford County North Carolina and served under Col. Hammonds Capt. McPharney, and Lieut. Nicholas Harvey. The full term of my enlistment and was discharged about the 1 st of March 1782 on the Saluda River.
Question Were or were you not accom- panied with John Henson and if so state what you know of his service.
Answer I was. He enlisted in the same company with me and about the same

time and served his full ten months when he was discharged with me.
Question In what grade did he serve
Answer As a private
Question Are there any particular circumstances which enable you to recollect his services
Answer. Yes. I recollect distinctly of seeing him the day we were dismounted and was never separated from him during the whole service only a few weeks and slept with him the greater part of the time and recollect distinctly that he received his discharge at the same time I did
Question by John Henson do you or do you not know that I am the same person of whom services you speak
Answer Yes. I know that you are the same identical John Henson whose services I have mentioned in the foregoing deposition known to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
John Henson
State of Kentucky } set Third County }
This day John Sorrels personally appeared before the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, and in my presence subscribed the foregoing deposition, and made oath thereto in due form of Law.
Given under my hand this 29 th day of May 1833 I do also certify that I am well acquainted with the said John Sorrels;

That he is a man of respectability and truth and that he is to be relied on as such. Given under my hand this 29 th day of May 1833.
Mosby James J.P.C.
State of Kentucky Ohio County Town
I Charles Henderson Clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid do certify that Mosby James whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Certificate was at the time of signing and is now an acting Justice of the peace for said County duly Commissioned and qualified to all whose official acts as such full faith & credit are due I also certify that his signature is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and cause my seal of office to be affixed this 30 th day of May 1833
C Henderson

1392
Sara Henson

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 3 rd of March 1843 granting pensions for one year to certain Widows who have received pensions under the act of July 7 1838
State of Illinois } Wayne County } ss
On this 13 th day of April 1843 personally appeared before me Benjamin Hays a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid Jane Henson a resident of Wayne County aforesaid aged Seventy seven years who being first 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 3 rd of March 1843 granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War - That She is the Widow of John Henson who was a private soldier in the Company commanded by Capt Mackelham in the Regiment commanded by Col Hammond in the Revolutionary War for which service She has been allowed a pension of Forty three dollars and 33 cents per annum under the act of the 7 July 1838 She further declares that She is still a Widow
Sworn and subscribed on the day and year above written Before me Benjamin Hays J P Jane her Henson mark
In the Revolutionary War - Subscribed before me
In presence of Daniel Hays Benjamin Hays J P I certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named Jane Henson Benjamin Hays J P

State of Illinois } ss. Wayne County }
I Joseph G. Barkley Clerk of the County Commissioners court for said County of Wayne. do hereby certify that Benjamin Vance Esq: whose name appears to the within certificate & declaration, was at the time of signing the same, and now is an acting Justice of the peace in & for said County. duly Commissioned and qualified as appears to me of Record. and to all his official acts as such. full faith and credit. is. and ought to be given.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name. and affixed the Seal of the said County Commissioners Court at my office in Fairfield this 2 nd day of May A.D. 1843.
Certificate & seal 50.
Jos. G. Barkley Clk. Co. Court Court W.C.

State of Illinois Wayne County ss
Be it known that on the 20 th day of September 1842 before the subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid personally appeared Philip Henson who I certify to be a credible witness, who being duly sworn makes the following additional affidavit, to one made by him in May last relative to his knowledge of the marriage of John and Jane Henson. (That is, he has no record of his own age, but from information which he relies on, he is near fiftyfive years of age, certainly not less than fifty three, that he does recollect circumstances that took place when he was not more than four years old , as he re- =collects the time his sister was born the second birth to himself which was when he was about four years old, from these circumstances he is certain that he recollects occurrences that took place more than fortyeight years ago in his former affidavit made in May last he stated that John & Jane Henson had lived together as husband and wife from his earliest recollection and he now repeats the same, as they were his Uncle and Aunt and he resided within half a mile of them he does not say that he distinctly recollects former dates, but he feels warranted in saying that he recollects that said John and Jane lived together as a married couple fortyeight years ago before the first day of last January (to wit, before the first day of January 1794, and had as many as three children at that date and further this deponent saith not sworn and subscribed the day and year above written Before me Benjamin Hanes J P Philip Henson

State of Illinois Wayne County SS
Be it known that on the 21 st day of September 1842 before me Benjamin Haws an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid personally appeared Jane Henson who I certify to be a credible person and upon her oath makes the following amended declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed the 7 th of July 1838 and the joint Resolution of the 16 th of August 1842 (That is, that she was married to John Henson at the time set forth in her declaration made in May last, by George Ledbetter Esqr - in Rutherford County North Carolina and that she has no family record of the marriage or of the birth of her children)
Jane Henson X mark
Sworn to and subscribed this
21 st day of September 1842
Before me Benjamin Haws J.P.
In presence of Daniel Hays
State of Illinois
Wayne County } I Joseph G. Barkley clerk of the County Commissioners Court in and for said County do hereby certify that Benjamin Haws Esqr. whose name appears to the foregoing I above certificate was on the day of the date thereof. & now is an acting Justice of the Peace in & for said County. duly Elected Commissioner and qualified - as appears to me of record and that his Official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court at Fairfield this 3 rd day of October A.D. 1842
for G. Barkley Clk. Co. Comrs. Clerk

REJECTED
1908
P. O.
John Hanson
Service: Ex admitted Soldier's Widow in Admitted Widow files 21.301
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
1781 Capt. Mecklenburg Rait. Inf. Co. C the Hammond
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____

Rev See  H  Society, Sons of the Revolution in the State of California
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June 14, 1917-
Pension Department, Washington, D.C.-
Sirs;-
Please inform me as to any family information and the service performed in the Revolutionary War, by James Stuart m-8762 (Stewart) He asked for a pension about 1840 it is my impression. Likewise he lived for a time in Wayne County, Illinois, where he probably died.
John Henson, who served in Virginia in the Revolutionary War received a pension. Kindly give me any record of service for him as well, you may have. These facts are needed for the preparation of a record by me.
Respectfully yours,
F. F. Thurber
621- Citizens National Bank Bldg- Los Angeles, California-

Carmi Illinois
9 th August 1842
Sir
The letter her enclosed, contains some additional proff. in the claim of Jane Henson for a pension under the act of the 7 th July 1838 - which claim I forwarded to you in June last - Although I have received your letter informing me that her claim cannot be admitted under the opinion of the Attorney General - But having observed that a bill passed the lower house some time since amending and explaining the law, and hoping that the objection of the attorney gen l will be obviated by a law of Congress. I think best to send you the additional evidence, which I had not received when I sent the declaration - Should you be able to do anything for the old Lady you will please give me early information
I am very Respectfully your oft Servt Daniel Hay
James L Edwards Esqr Commissioner of Pensions Washington City

Carrollton Illinois 28 th Nov 48 Sir
Enclosed herewith is the declaration of Jane Hanson, for the purpose of being inscribed on the pension Roll under the act of 2 nd Feb 1847
Please make return to me as early as convenient
Respectfully your ob d Serv t Daniel Hay
Jamies L Edwards Esq r Commissioner of Pensions Washington City

Camilla 29 th Dec 1883
Free
868
9/14 H
Cal
James L Edwards Esq Commissioner of pensions Washington City

Saifield Illinois Sept 6 th 1855
Dear Sir
Herewith find the application of Jane Henson for Bounty Land a poor old Blind Needy woman who has nothing to support her but the pittance she now draws from the United States. And if it be possible to pass on this claim out of its Regular term you will please do so. for if Mrs Henson does not get her Warrant soon she will never need it answer answer to Very truly John Foulds

When this claim shall have been admitted it will be at the rate of $48.33 instead of $43.33 per annum, there having been an error in the amount calculation of the rate of per diem under act of June 1832 of $5 per annum Aug 23. 42

Carroll Illinois
17 th November 1842
Sir
On the receipt of your letter of the 23 rd of August last, relative to the application of Jane Henson for a pension. I immediately wrote to Jesse Henson of Balloway County Ky. asking for an additional affidavit from himself & wife. I have waited full ten weeks, and have received no answer. Herewith you will receive an amended declaration by Mrs Henson, and an affidavit by Phillip Henson, which it is hoped will be sufficient to obviate the objection, as to the date of her marriage. I mailed a letter & paid the postage on the 22 nd of September last directed to the Clerk of the Court of the County where she states she was married & dispair of asking to be informed whether evidence of the marriage could be obtained from him. I have waited eight weeks and received no answer. I despair of getting any further evidence - & conclude to send what I have with a hope it will be deemed sufficient.
I am very Respectfully your obedt Servt
James L Edwards Esq Commissioner of pensions Washington City
Daniel Hay

State of Illinois Wayne County SS
Be it known that on this 15 th day of May 1842 personally appeared Phillip Henson aged near fifty five years who I certify to be a credible witness and made oath that John Henson late of this County, was his uncle that he was well acquainted with him and his wife Jane ever since his earliest recollection - say nearly 50 years. That he knows that they lived together as husband and wife and raised a family of children. That he has every reason to believe that they were lawfully married together as he never heard the least intimation to the contrary in his life.
Sworn and subscribed this day and year above written Before me John Brown P.I.P. Phillip Henson
to Matthew Warren a credible witness being duly sworn deposes and says that he has been well acquainted with John Henson and his wife Jane about thirty three years. That they lived together as husband and wife. That he has reason to believe that they were lawfully married as he never heard a word to the contrary and that they raised a large family of children.
Sworn and subscribed this
14 th day of May 1842
Before me
In presence of Daniel Hay
His Matthew Warren mark
John Brown P.I.P.

State of Illinois } ss.
Wayne County }
I Joseph G. Barkley Clerk of the County Commission Court in and for said County do hereby certify that John Brown Esq. whose name appears to the within certificates, was at the time of signing the same, and now is the acting Probate Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly Commissioned and qualified, according to Law. That his signature as such is genuine. And to all his Official acts, full faith and credit, is, and ought to be given.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name, and affixed the seal of the said County Commission Court, at my Office in Fairfield, this 19 th day of May AD one thousand Eight hundred and forty Two. Joseph Barkley Clk. Co. Court. ct.
208318 Jane Henson of John Illinois
5577 5318.
Jane Henson Illinois
at 7 July 32
advised $43.33
Danielle Hay Esq Carmi Illinois

21074 John Sorrel's affidavit as to John Henton's service in the Continental service
Rejected. See letter Jan. 20 1830 to Major J. H. Hook
534 1302

State of Indiana
Vanderburgh County ss: John Sorrels being duly sworn deposeth: That on or about the first day of March  May 1781 he enlisted in Captain Mucklehenny's company (Christian name not recollected) Nicholas Harvey being the lieutenant of said company and who was the person who did the business at the time he the deponent enlisted, at then Rutherford County in the State of North Carolina, and in the regiment of Col. Hammons (Christian name not recollected) in the Continental service ; that he immediately left North Carolina and went into the State of South Carolina & continued from the time of said enlistment untill his discharge in the Continental service, being a period of ten months. This deponent was discharged at Saluda river in or about the 1 st day of March 1782 P.C.; that during all said time he was acquainted with John Henson who commenced continental service at the same time and place with this deponent, and also in the same company and regiment & was likewise discharged at the same time and place with this deponent. Said John Henson at the time of his entering the service was a resident of North Carolina, and is the same John Henson who is now a resident.

and citizen of Vanderburgh county in the State of Indiana. This deponent did not join Col Hammonds regiment till after he went to the S. Carolina.
The State of Indiana John his Sorrels mark
Vanderburgh county. Personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace of Vanderburgh county, the above named John Sorrels who was duly sworn to above affidavit & signed the same in my presence: And previous to said John Sorrels making and signing above affidavit March was erased and 'May' interlined & also the words '1 st day of March 1882' were interlined before the making of the above affidavit. Dated 3 rd June 1889
Matthew Rawley Jr. Justice of the Peace

Wadesboro Ky July 27
18 \frac{1}{2}
Mr. Daniel Hay Carmi White County Ill.
A. Mail

I, Bartlett Henson, of the county of Marshall and State of Kentucky do solemnly swear; That I was personally acquainted with John Henson dec'd, late of the state of Illinois, as also with his widow, Jane Henson: That they were Husband & Wife and lawfully married, I am entirely satisfied, for although I was not at the wedding, yet the fact was one of so much notoriety, that there remains not a doubt but that they were married, and raised a family of children: That the said John Henson dec'd was a brother of Jesse Henson, one of my present neighbors, and that the wives of the two, were sisters; to the best of my knowledge and belief, So help me God
Sworn to and subscribed B Bartlett his Henson mark before me, an acting Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Marshall and State of Kentucky, this 20 th day of Feb 1842. Eug Hays J.P. M.C.
We Jesse Henson and wife Mary Henson of the County of Marshall and State of Kentucky, Do solemnly swear in the presence of Almighty God, That we were personally acquainted with John Henson dec'd late of the State of Illinois, as also with his widow and relict, Jane Henson.
Neither of us saw them married, yet that they were lawfully married, was and is among their acquaintances, in matter of so much notoriety, that there exists not a doubt of the fact: That they lived to=

gether as man & wife, really were so, and raised a family of children: That the said John dec'd was my (Jesse Henson's) brother, and the said widow Jane is my (Mary Henson's) sister. That the said John Henson dec'd served in the revolutionary war near or about sixty five years ago, under Captain Shelby, and he and myself (Jesse Henson) were companions in said service for about one month. And that said John Henson dec'd served about nine months as a Cavalier under Captain McElhany or Muckelhany and Colonel Hampton, in what State we do not know but in the service of the United States.
Sworn to and subscribed before me an acting Justice of the Peace, within & for the county of Marshall and State of Kentucky, this 20 th day of July 1842 Enos Haughm J.P.M.C.
Jesse his Henson mark Mary her Henson mark
State of Kentucky } Marshall County } Set.
I Enos Haughm, an acting Justice of the Peace within and for the county aforesaid do hereby certify that the above named Bartlett Henson, Jesse Henson and Mary Henson are personally known to me, and that full faith and confidence is and should be given to their statements. Given under my hand, this 20 th day of July 1842 Enos Haughm J.P.M.C.
State of Kentucky } Marshall County } Set.
I Henry Hand Clerk of the County Court for the county aforesaid, do hereby "Certify" —

Certify That Enos Farghn is a commissioned and acting Justice of the Peace, within and for this county: That the utmost and implicit Confidence is and ought to be due to his official acts; And that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my private (there being no public) seal, at office this 22 nd day of July 1842, Henry Hand Clk. M.C.C. By B. B. Swan, D.P.C.M.P.
State of Kentucky Marshall County } Sct.
I, James Brien, Eldest and presiding Magistrate of the court for the county aforesaid, do certify that Henry Hand is Clerk of our court as represented, that the signature and seal purporting to be his are genuine and that his certificate is in due form of law: Given under my hand this 23 day of July 1842, James Brien P.M.C.

We Jesse and Mary Henson of the County of Marshall and State of Kentucky, do solemnly swear, that we personally knew John Henson late of the State of Illinois now dec'd and his widow Jane Henson, now a citizen of the State of Illinois aforesaid, who applies for a pension as such widow, under the law of Congress granting pensions to revolutionary soldiers &c.:
That we know from the notoriety of the matter that they were married: And also from our personal knowledge that they did live together as husband and wife prior to January Anno Domini Seventeen hundred and ninety four. And further, that they were married about the year Seventeen hundreds and Eighty seven, probably sooner.
Jesse his mark Henson Mary her mark Henson
State of Kentucky Marshall County Sct.
I, Enos Vaughan an acting Justice of the peace within for the County aforesaid do certify that the above named Jesse and Mary Henson are personally known to me, that credit is due to their statements, and that they personally appeared before me on this day, were sworn to and subscribed the foregoing affidavit. Given under my hand this 18 th day of October A. D. 1842. Enos Vaughan J.P.M.C.

State of Kentucky } Marshall County } Sec.
I, Henry Hand Clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid do certify that the within named Enoch Fancher is now a commissioned & acting Justice of the peace within & for this County, that full and implicit confidence is and ought to be held in his official acts as such and that the signature purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and (having no public seal of Office) this 23rd day of October A. D. 1842 and in the 57th year of the Commonwealth Henry Hand Clw. Cle.
State of Kentucky } Marshall County } Sec.
I, James Brien Eldest and presiding Magistrate within and for the county aforesaid do certify that the above named Henry Hand is Clerk of our county court, that full confidence is and ought to be held and entertained in his official acts and that the forgoing signature purporting to be his is genuine. Given under my hand this 24th day of Oct 1842.
James Brien J.P.M.

Carnegie Ill 24 Nov 1842
Sir
I have now received and here send you some additional evidence as to the marriage of Jane Henson who claims a pension under the act of 7 July 1838
Yours with Respect Daniel H. Henson

Carroll Illinois
24 th December 1842
Sir
I have received your letter of the 12 th Inst relative to the case of Jane Henson. In which you inform me that the affidavit of Jesse and Mary Henson to which they have signed by making their cross or mark is entirely insufficient to establish the date of the marriage (you do not allude to the evidence of Philip Henson who signed by writing his name) And you state that the the relation of husband and wife is almost universally susceptible of record proof from papers in possession of clerks of Courts - Towns Churches &c &c Now Mrs Henson informs me that she was married by a Magistrate whose name was George Ledbetter and it is not likely that he has left a record that is now in existence - She states that she was married by a licence (not by publishing) I wrote to the Clerk of the Court of the County where she says she was married - on the 22 nd of Sept last and paid the postage requesting information with regard to this marriage and promising a fee in case of success. but have received no answer - I will here remark that I have written to as many as six of the Clerks of Courts in the Carolinas within the last few months and have never received an answer from any of them - and I am now informed by a gentleman of intelligence who is present with me that he has had occasion to examine the statutes of North Carolina. and that there was no law requiring the Clerks of Courts to keep a record of marriages - (unless it be of recent date) Now the above Jesse & Mary would testify. that at the time they were first informed that their evidence would likely be required to prove the marriage of said Jane. that there was another Sister their living who remarked that she was present

at the marriage and saw them married. but about two months before they were called on to testify. the said sister died. the said Jesse & Mary lived at such distance that they were not at the wedding - and none of the family can name a person now known to be living who was present and saw the marriage
Excuse me if you please in troubling you with a lengthy letter but what shall I say more
M rs Jane Henson is a poor blind woman - she is entitled to the benefit of the act of the 7 July 1838 and she has made all the proof that it is likely she can ever make - If the evidence of Philip Henson together with Jesse & Mary cannot be re- ceived as evidence you will please inform me and I will write to the members of Congress for her
I am very Respectfully your S er v ant
Daniel Hay
James L Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington City

20.111 John Henson Indian Act 18 March 1818
J. L. Edwards. Pension

H. B. Jan 27 — 1830
J. L. Edwards Esqr.
Sir
The declaration for pension, is in the name of John Henson , in = stead of John Lorrels , as given in the inclosed answer.
I have the honour to be very respectfully your obt. Servt. B. Boon

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Henson Joseph GRADE Private LINE Pennsylvania
WARRANT NUMBER 9645 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED March 14 1800 to not shown Joseph Henson
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.