Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 7046, James Hughes, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Hughes, James
S 7046
Carded
CONTENTS

5812
North Carolina
James Hughes
of Raleigh in the State of North Carolina who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Parker — of the Regiment commanded by Col. Parker — in the Virginia line for two years.
Inscribed on the Roll of North Carolina at the rate of 80 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18th day of February 1833 and sent Hon. D. L. Barringer H of Reps.
Arrears to 4th of September 1832. $20.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 March 1833 40.00
$160.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by C. D. Bullock Clerk Book I Vol. 8 Page 32
Death not on A.B. S.H.H.

We were landed at Old Town & carried from there to Williamsburg & there received our discharge in the summer of 1781. I do not recollect who signed my discharge & thinking that it never would be of much value I took but little care of it & it was lost. I from there returned home & there was very soon a call for men. As I had gotten used to the roar of cannon I took a man's place, whose name I do not recollect - to go to the siege of Little York. It belonged to Col. Eanes regiment. Captain Anderson's company & there re- mained during the siege doing my duty. After the Capture of Cornwallis. The prisoners being remov- -ed up the country I was discharged & returned home. Some time after, hearing that the certificates of discharged soldiers were worth something, I applied to Col. B. B. Blackburn who gave me a certificate of services. which I sold for some trifle. I was married in the year 1790 to my pre- sent wife - the daughter of John Dizer of Caroline. I lived in the County of Nansemond, Virginia, im- -til the year when I removed to James river in the County of Goochland - where we have lived until the year 1832. We have raised 7 Sons & 3 Daughters. Four Sons & 2 Daughters were living when I last heard of them. We have great reason to thank God that they are all considered respectable. As far as we have heard & are generally esteemed by their acquaintance - so all the one house are acquainted with them & James Hughes

I Jamy Hughes do solemnly affirm to the best of my knowledge & belief to the following statements.
I was born on the fifteenth of September 1762, and lived in the County of Hanover, State of Virginia, until I enlisted in the Continental army. At the time I was enlisted, three companies were raised by division, every division furnishing its man or men. I enlisted in one of those divisions reserved the boundary of Garland Anderson, a man of high standing in the division as it was then called. — It was in December 1788. We were called into service some time in the winter, first at Fredericksburg, then we drew our clothing & marched to join the Northern army. We got within 20 miles of Philadelphia at a place called the Blue House. We there received orders to march back to the South. We faced right about, and made a forced march to Petersburg. We were there met by a good many old Soldiers & Officers & were laid out in regiments. I belonged to Col. Richard Parkers Regiment. Col. Hopkins was Lieutenant Colonel. Richard Cluff Anderson was the Major. Alexander Parker was Captain. Thomas Parker was 1st Lieutenant. — (Colonel) was 2nd Lieutenant. — Our regiment was the first that had orders to march to the South. We marched thro' North Carolina by the way of Hillsboro, Salisbury &c in to South Carolina & so on to Augusta in Georgia. We there received orders to march to Savannah & lay siege to the town.

The British then having it in possession. Gen. Lincoln commanded the American Troops. There was a large army of the French. The siege lasted 20 or more days. At Length orders were given to storm the town. Our army was completely defeated. More than half of our regiment was killed or wounded. The sick & wounded was put on board of some small vessels for Charleston So. Carolina. The vessel that I was aboard, after leaving the Land sprung a Leak. We fired signals for relief from the other vessels then being 5 or 6 in number. One of their boats returned. Our own boat with that was laden with men & was to have returned for the balance, but night coming on, storm & rain, the boat never returned. The Captain threw out his anchor with hopes of getting relief from the French fleet, but the storm raged so during the night that our cable was broken & in the morning we were out of sight of Land on the Ocean. The storm continued to its rage for 4 or 5 days & we expecting every moment to be lost. Every thing belonging to the vessel was torn in pieces & it was with great difficulty that could be prevented from sinking.
The 5 th day at night we ran a ground. We all gave up for death but that God who doth all things will was with us. The vessel was so near the Land that by laying plank we could walk to the shore. There was great rejoicing on the little Island that night altho' we had nothing to eat. but our lives were spared. In the morning

We found ourselves on a little Island inhabited along by wild beasts - We remain there some 6 or 7 days. & then we buried some 4 or 5 of our poor fellows who starved to death - We were cast away about 50 miles south of St Augustine in west Florida which at that time was in the possession of the British - They heard of us and sent for us claiming to be brought to St. Augustine claiming us for prisoners of war.
They sent Horses for all those who could not walk. we remained prisoners at St Augus- tine 4 months. & were then filed out & sent to Charleston to be exchanged - When we got there we found the english just about laying siege to the town
to the town  it was surrendered . After a siege of about two months & one month, hard fighting we had to surrender our whole army to the British. Col. Parker was killed at Charleston - about 24 days before the town was surrendered. We were there all taken & confined as prisoners in a Barrack made of plank & were kept five months. The men were continually breaking out & running away, so the remainder was taken & put aboard a prison ship. A good many of our men enlist- ed in the British service with the hope of getting clear. We were confined there nine months & for the first time I received two dollars which was sent us by our Government & this is a- -very cent that I ever did receive. After being a prisoner 14 months at Charleston we at length once more set sail for Virginia our native country.

And at a Court held for the County of Goochland in the State of Virginia, this 15 th day of October 1832 We Benjamin Anderson, William Bolling, George W. Payne and Thos. Board Justices of the County of Goochland in the State aforesaid do hereby declare that the within applicant James Hughes, who has sworn and subscribed to the within declaration is a person of good character, and that they would believe him, on oath, and they further certify that Archibald Bryce Jr., Nath Smith, Thomas Herdon and Thomas Binford, are all of them credible and respectable men, and they would regard any statement made by them on oath as true. The said last mentioned persons having this day given their affidavit, deposing to the character &c of the aforesaid applicant James Hughes - Given under our hands in Court, whilst sitting this day and year aforesaid.
Benj. Anderson
Thos. Board
Geo. Woodson Payne
Wm. Bolling
State of Virginia } ss Goochland County }
I William Muller Clerk of the County Court of the said County, do hereby certify that Benjamin Anderson, Thomas Board, George Woodson Payne & William Bolling who have subscribed their names to the above Certificate, were sitting in Court as stated by them in their said Certificate, on the 15 th day of October 1832, and constituted the said Court, and that they were then and now are acting Justices of the peace in the said County, and that their signatures above are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 16 th day of October in the year One Thousand eight hundred and thirty two
Wm Muller, Clk

October 28, 1939.
Mrs. Elizabeth J. Burrows 345 View Street Mountain View, California.
BA-J/ILL James Hughes S. 7046
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of James Hughes, whose name was placed on the pension roll February 18, 1833. His record follows as found in pension claim-S. 7046.
James Hughes was born September 15, 1762 in Hanover County, Virginia. The names of his parents were not given.
He enlisted in December 1778, served as a private in Captain Alexander Parker's company, Colonel Richard Parker's Virginia regiment, marched north to within a few miles of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where the regiment was ordered south; he marched through North and South Carolina and to Augusta, then to Savannah, Georgia, and was in the siege and surrender there; afterwards, he started in a small vessel for Charleston, South Carolina, during the voyage, because of severe storm and leakage, was washed aground about fifty miles south of St. Augustine, Florida, and after days of hardship and starvation, during which some of their number died, was taken prisoner by the British, carried to St. Augustine and remained in prison about four months; he was sent then to Charleston, fought during the siege and surrender there, was in prison for about fourteen months, a part of the time confined on a prison ship, and was discharged in the summer of 1781. He returned to Virginia, served in Captain Anderson's company, Colonel Innis' (probably meant for Innis') Virginia regiment and was in the siege of Yorktown, specific dates of this service not given.
After his service, the soldier returned to Hanover County, Virginia, and in 1790, married the daughter of John Sizer of Carolina County, her name and the exact day not shown. They moved from Hanover County to Goochland County, Virginia, and resided there until 1832.

James Hughes was allowed pension on his application executed October 15, 1832; this application for pension was executed before a Justice of the Peace in Goochland County, Virginia. The soldier and his wife, aged then sixty-five years, lived with their son, Nelson B. Hughes, in Raleigh, North Carolina.
In 1832, the soldier stated that he and his wife reared a family of seven sons and three daughters, and that four sons and two daughters were living when last heard from, but he did not give their names. The only name designated as a son was that of Nelson B. Hughes.
James Hughes, the soldier, stated also that in the fall of 1821, while living in Goochland County, Virginia, he sold land to Garland A. Hughes of Charlotte County, Virginia, and that he (James) lived on that land until the death of said Garland A. Hughes. No relationship between them was stated.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and, possibly, the date of death of this pensioner, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, this city, and furnish the following data:
James Hughes Certificate #5812 Issued February 18, 1833 Rate $80 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act of June 7, 1832 North Carolina Agency.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

Rev man
7046
INVALID.
1933 - July 29 - Hist. to Lillian H. Koch - I L L. 1909 - Oct. 12 - Hist. To Mrs. H. E. Rasor - 1909 - Oct. 28 - Hist. To Mrs. Elizabeth Burrows v 866
File No. 7146
James Hughes Pre Civil War
Act: June 14 32
Index: — Vol. 184 , Page 184
[Arrangement of 1870.]

October 12, 1939.
Mrs. W. E. Rasor Livingston California.
BA-J/ILL James Hughes S. 7046
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of James Hughes, of Raleigh, North Carolina, and Goochland County, Virginia, who applied for pension October 15, 1833, whose pension number you cite a "Invalid pension #9594". Mrs. Finch
The pension number cited by you is not the pension or file number of the James Hughes described above. The number of his claim for pension is S. 7046. His record follows, as found in the papers on file in his claim for pension.
James Hughes was born September 15, 1762 in Hanover County, Virginia; the names of his parents were not given.
He enlisted in December 1778, served as a private in Captain Alexander Parker's company, Colonel Richard Parker's Virginia regiment, marched north to within a few miles of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where the regiment was ordered south; marched through North and South Carolina and to Augusta and Savannah, Georgia, and was in the siege and surrender there; afterwards, he started in a small vessel for Charleston, South Carolina, during the voyage, because of severe storm and leakage, was washed aground about fifty miles south of St. Augustine, Florida, and after days of hardship and starvation, during which some of their number died, was taken prisoner by the British, carried to St. Augustine and remained in prison about four months; he was sent then to Charleston, fought during the siege and surrender there, was in prison for about fourteen months, a part of that time confined on a prison ship, and was discharged in the summer of 1781. He returned to Virginia, served in Captain Anderson's company, Colonel Ennus' (probably meant for Innis') Virginia regiment and was in the Siege of Yorktown, specific dates of this service not given.

After his service, James Hughes returned to Hanover County, Virginia, and in 1790, married the daughter of John Sizer of Carolina County; her name and the exact date not shown. They moved from Hanover County to Goochland County, Virginia, and resided there until 1832.
James Hughes was allowed pension on his application executed October 15, 1832; this application for pension was executed before a Justice of the Peace in Goochland County, Virginia. The soldier and his wife, aged then sixty-five years, lived with their son, Nelson B. Hughes, in Raleigh, North Carolina.
In 1832, the soldier stated that he and his wife reared a family of seven sons and three daughters, and that four sons and two daughters were living when last heard from, but he did not give their names. The only name designated as a son was that of Nelson B. Hughes.
James Hughes, the soldier, stated further, that in the fall of 1821, while living in Goochland County, Virginia, he sold land to Garland A. Hughes of Charlotte, Virginia, and that he (James) lived on that land until the death of said Garland A. Hughes. No relationship between the soldier's family and this Garland A. Hughes was stated.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and, possibly, the date of death of this pensioner, you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, this city, and furnish the following data:
James Hughes Certificate #5812 Issued February 18, 1833 Rate $80 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act of June 7, 1832 North Carolina Agency.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

July 29, 1933. (not rev.)
Lillian Hubbard Holch 330 Clinton Avenue Brooklyn, New York.
BA-J/ILL James Hughes S. 7046
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the record of James Hughes, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The record of James Hughes given below is found in the papers on file in his pension claim, S. 7046, based upon his service in that war.
James Hughes was born September 15, 1762, in Hanover County, Virginia; the names of his parents are not shown.
He enlisted in December 1778, served as a private in Captain Alexander Parker's company, Colonel Richard Parker's Virginia regiment, marched north to within a few miles of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where the regiment was ordered south; he marched through North and South Carolina, on to Augusta and Savannah, Georgia, was in the siege and surrender there, after which he started in a small vessel for Charleston, South Carolina, during this voyage, because of leakage and severe storm, was washed aground about fifty miles south of St. Augustine, Florida, and after days of hardship and starvation, during which some of their number died, was taken prisoner by the British, carried to St. Augustine and remained in prison there about four months; he was sent then to Charleston, fought during the siege and surrender there, was in prisoner for about fourteen months, a part of which he was confined to a prison ship, and was discharged in the summer of 1781. After his return to Virginia, he served in Captain Anderson's company, Colonel Eanus' (possibly meant for Innis') Virginia regiment and was in the Siege of Yorktown, specific dates of this service not given.

After his service James Hughes returned to Hanover County, Virginia, and in 1790, married the daughter of John Sizer of Caroline County, the date, and her name not stated. They moved from Hanover County, down the James River to Goochland County, Virginia, where they resided until sometime in 1832.
James Hughes was allowed pension on his application executed October 15, 1832. This application was executed in Goochland County, Virginia. He lived then with his wife, the sixty-five years of age, with their son, Nelson B. Hughes, in Raleigh, North Carolina.
In 1832, the soldier stated that he and his wife reared a family of seven sons and three daughters, and that four sons and two daughters were living when last heard from, but he did not give their names; the only name designated as a son is that of said Nelson B. Hughes. James Hughes, the soldier, stated also that while residing in Goochland County, Virginia, in the fall of 1821, he sold some land to Garland A. Hughes of Charlotte, Virginia, and that he (James), lived on that land until the death of said Garland A. Hughes. No relationship between the soldier and Garland A. Hughes is shown.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Assistant to Administrator.

345 View St., Mountain View, Cal. Oct. 8, 1939.
Veteran's Administration, War Department, Washington, D.C.
Sir;
Will you send me a copy of the record of James Hughes , private Va. cont'l line placed on pension roll 18 Feb. 1833? He began 4 March 1831. He lived in Wake County, North Carolina, age 72.
I thank you kindly.
Very sincerely
(Mrs.) Elizabeth J. Burrows.

345 View St., Mountain View, Cal. Oct. 8, 1939.
Veteran's Administration, War Department, Washington, D.C.
Sir;
Will you send me a copy of the record of James Hughes , private Va. cont'l line placed on pension roll 18 Feb. 1833? He began 4 March 1831. He lived in Wake County, North Carolina, age 72.
I thank you kindly.
Very sincerely
(Mrs.) Elizabeth J. Burrows.

Livingston, Cal., Sept. 17, 1939.
Veteran's Administration War Department Washington D. C. Sir:-
Will you please send me a full copy of "The Revolutionary War record of James Hughes, Raleigh North Carolina, late of Rockland County, Virginia" — 15 October 1832 aged 70 yrs. — invalid pension #9594. Please include names of wife and children. I thank you.
Yours truly Ruth T. Raper. (Mrs. W.E.)
Mrs. Luer

LILLIAN HUBBARD HOLCH 330 CLINTON AVENUE BROOKLYN, NEW YORK
P.5350
Nancy P.5350 got this land
July 25, 1933.
Veteran's Administration, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir,
James Hughes, born, Hanover Co. Va. Sept. 15, 1762, also of North Carolina and resident of Goochland Co. Va. age 70 years, made application for pension Oct. 15, 1832. He died, Feb. 6, 1852, leaving a widow Nancy (or Sally) dau. of John Sizer of Carolina Co. Va., who under the act of 1855 received a bounty land warrant number 36,537. She deposed Oct. 28, 1856, then of DeKalb Co. Georgia, aged 82 years.
They had 7 sons and 3 daughters. One son was Nelson B. Hughes of Raleigh, N.C. and one was Garland A. Hughes of Charlotte Co. Va.
Would like copies of above, for historical and genealogical record being compiled for publication.
respectfully,
Lillian Hubbard Holch
S.7046 James + — finger had these children
She is all mixed up. Send James S.7046 MMJH
Send only one — S.7046 - 7/28/33 - do not comment Mrs. Finch - (had to read both claims) SH
James S.7046 now - $100

James Hughes
to 3 Copy Deeds.
Garland A Hughes

This Indenture made and entered into this Eleventh day of May in the year Eighteen hundred and twenty one, between James Hughes of the County of Goochland of the one part and Garland A Hughes of the County of Charlotte of the other part Witnesseth, that the said James for and in consideration of the sum of Eleven hundred & twenty dollars to him in hand paid by the said Garland A. before the sealing and delivery hereof the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, hath bargained and sold, and by these presents doth give, grant, bargain, sell, alien, transfer, convey and confirm unto the said Garland A. Hughes his heirs and assigns forever a certain tract or parcel of land lying in the County of Goochland and bounded by the lands of the Estate of William H. Britt dec d on the North, by the lands which belong to the Estate left by Devereux Jarrat dec d on the West, by the lands of Nathaniel Smith on the South and by the lands of Charles Hutchinson on the East, containing one hundred and sixty Acres more or less with all and singular the appurtenances thereunto belonging. To have and to hold the said tract or parcel of land to him the said Garland A. Hughes his heirs and assigns to the only use and behoof of him the said Garland A. his heirs and assigns forever. And the said James for himself and his heirs covenants and agrees to and with the said Garland A. his heirs and assigns, that he will forever warrant, defend and maintain the right, title, interest and estate of the said Garland A. Hughes his heirs and assigns of, in and concerning the said tract of land with the appurtenances thereto belonging free from all claims and demands of all and every person whatsoever. In witness whereof the said James Hughes hath hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal this Eleventh day of May in the year Eighteen hundred and twenty one.
James Hughes
Signed, sealed & del d
in presence of
Nathl. Smith
Sepe Maddox
Jandy Britt

In the clerks Office of Goochland County Court. 12 th May 1821.
This Indenture was presented to me in my Office and proved by the oaths of Nathaniel Smith. Sips Maddox & Sandy Britt to be the act and deed of James Hughes a party thereto, and ordered to be recorded.
Teste
W. Miller C.G.B.
A Copy
Teste,
W. Miller C.G.B.
Know all men by these presents that I James Hughes of the County of Goochland for and in consideration of the sum of One thousand three hundred and sixty one dollars to me in hand paid by Garland A. Hughes of the County of Charlotte before the inrolling and delivery hereof the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have bargained and sold, and by these presents do bargain, sell, give, grant, transfer and convey to the said Garland A. Hughes his heirs and assigns forever, the following slaves to wit. Sam an old man at the price of two hundred dollars, Lear and her child Walker at four hundred dollars. Edy at two hundred and fifty dollars and Stanard (who is subject to a certain deed of trust bearing date the Eleventh day of May in the year Eighteen hundred and twenty one executed to Arch d Bryce for to secure certain debts therein mentioned) at the price of fifty dollars; together with the following property: two horses and one colt at one hundred dollars; a yoke of three cows, two heifers & two calves at sixty dollars; Oxen at twenty five doll rs , seventeen hogs at thirty three dollars; five sheep & four lambs at twelve doll rs . One ox cart at twenty doll rs , one cart & two half share plows, two sets of gear, five hoes and two axes at nine dollars; four beds and furniture at One hundred and sixty dollars; three tables at twelve dollars, one old Desk and one pine press at twenty doll rs , a parcel of kitchen furniture, old chairs, Earthen Ware and old lumber at twenty dollars together with a parcel of corn, fodder &c. To have and to hold the said slaves and the furniture increase of the females together with

the above mentioned property to him the said Garland A. Hughes his heirs and assigns to the only use and behoof of him the said Garland A. Hughes his heirs and assigns forever. And the said James will forever for himself and his heirs warrant and defend the right, title and estate of the said Garland A. Hughes his heirs and assigns of to and in the said slaves and to the other property above enumerated forever, free from all claims whatsoever. In witness whereof I the said James ... have hereunto set my hand and seal this twelfth day of May in the year Eighteen hundred and twenty one
James Hughes (seal)
Signed, sealed and deliv d
in presence of
Nath l Smith
Jeph Maddox
Jandy Britt
In the clerks Office of Goochland County Court 12 th May 1821
This Bill of Sale was on this day presented to me in my Office and proved by the oaths of Nathaniel Smith Jeph Maddox & Jandy Britt to be the act and deed of James Hughes a party thereto, and admitted to record.
Teste,
W. Miller C.S.B.
A Copy
Teste,
W. Miller C.S.B.

State of Virginia } S. S. County of Goochland }
On this 15 th day of October 1832 personally appeared in open court before Benj. Anderson, Wm B. Bell, Geo Woodson, Payne and Thomas B. Ward Justices of the peace for the County of Goochland, who are the Court of Goochland County, now sitting, James Hughes, a resident citizen of the County of Goochland, and State of Virginia, aged late seventy years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, make the following declaration; that he is the same James Hughes, that appeared before the county court of Goochland in the State of Virginia on the 17 th day of May 1830, and then made a declaration before that Court being a court of record for the County of Goochland created by the laws of the State of Virginia, in order to obtain the provision of the acts of Congress of the 18 th of March 1818 and the 1 st of May 1820, which declaration he now repeats: that he the said James Hughes enlisted for the term of eighteen months, on the _____ day of December in the year 1778 in the state of Virginia, in the company commanded by Capt. Alexander Parker in the regiment commanded by Col. Richard Parker in the line of the State of Virginia on the continental establishment, that he continued to serve in the said corps until seventeen hundred and eighty one being in eighteen months a prisoner: when he was discharged from the service in Williamsburg in the State of Virginia: that he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension, except the present, that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state: and that the following is the reason for not making earlier application for a pension than the declaration made by him as aforesaid on the 17 th day of May 1830: that until a short time before that time, he was ignorant of the provisions of the laws of the United States, providing for persons engaged in the service of the United States in the Revolutionary War. And in pursuance of the act of the 1 st May 1820, I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818 and that I have not since that time by gift, sale or in any way disposed of my property or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish my property as to defraud the government or to bring myself within the provision of an 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 the 18 th day of March 1818: and that I have not, nor has any person

in trust for me any property, or securities, contracts or debts due to me, so as render me any support or provision for the support of myself or family: having to rely entirely on the bounty & aid of my son for a support for myself & family. — My former occupation was a farmer; at this time I am unable to follow it or any other for a support: my wife who is aged about sixty six years & myself are living with my son Nelson B. Hughes in the State of North Carolina, in the City of Raleigh.
About the commencement of the year 1818, I was in possession of the following property, to wit one hundred and sixty acres of poor land, one old man slave, a young man, an old woman, a girl, & three children negro slaves; two horses & other stock consisting of cows hogs & sheep & also some household & kitchen furniture, which I held in possession till the 11 th & 12 th of May 1821. But being indebted myself a considerable amount, & being bound as security for between eight & nine thousand dollars, which I became bound for in the year 1816, & suits having been instituted against me to compel me to pay said debts, I was forced to sell all my property; in order to obtain the best possible price therefor, I sold it on long credit to Garland A. Hughes for about the sum of twenty five hundred dollars, taking a deed of trust to secure the payment of the same: which bond & deed of trust I passed to one William Drown in discharge of a debt I was bound to pay him; the receipt for which is hereto annexed. After the sale to Garland A. Hughes, with his permission I remained upon the place sold him till after his death: and he having died owing more money than his estate was able to pay, all his property of every kind was sold, and thereby I was left destitute of a home or any support, when my son Nelson B. Hughes came to my relief & carried me to his house & now supports me & my wife
Subscribed known to the day & date aforesaid
Jamie Hughes

Memor to Hughy Rec.

State of Virginia } Goochland County }
I William Miller Clerk of the County Court of the said County, do hereby certify that Julian Hearn, before whom Nathaniel Smith, Thomas M c Herndon & Thomas Benford, and Archibald Bryce as appear to have made the Affidavits subscribed by them (and hereto annexed, and who hath subscribed his name to the Certificate attached to the said Affidavits, was at the time of signing the said Certificate, and now is, an acting Justice of the peace in the said County of Goochland, and that his signatures aforesaid, are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office, this 16 th day of October in the year One thousand eight hundred and thirty two.
Will m Miller C lk

Goodland Court House Sept 20th 1871 Recd. of Edward Hughes the bond of Garland A. Hughy for the sum of Five Thousand Dollars with a condition underwritten who discharged by the payment of six several sums of Four hundred and Thirteen dollars & fifty cents each - Payable annually the first payment to be on the first day of May one Thousand Eight hundred & Twenty Three dated the twelfth day of May Eighteen hundred & Twenty one so far as it will be which shall go in discharge of all claims which I now have or may hereafter have against the said Ed Hughes on account of his being first endorser on certain notes of Gray & Hughes to White & Lippencott & on which I am the second endorser and for some of which judgments have been obtained in the Federal Court against the said Hughes & myself which I undertake to pay to the amt. of the above mentioned bond for the Will. Owen said Ed Hughes
test W.W. Wilson

The affidavits of Nathaniel Smith, Thos. M. Herndon & Thos. Buford of lawful age taken this 15 th October 1832 before me a justice of the peace for the county of Goochland in the state of Virginia, who being first duly sworn saith that each of them have long been well acquainted with James Hughes formerly of the county of Goochland now supposed to be about seventy years of age, that they have always regarded him as an honest and correct man of good character - and that they would believe any statement the would make on oath as true - These affidavits further state that the said James Hughes, has always been regarded to be a soldier of the Revolution in the neighbourhood in which he has resided for the a number of years -
Nath. Smith Thos. M. Herndon Thomas Buford
Virginia Goochland county to wit
The foregoing affidavits of Nathaniel Smith, Thos. M. Herndon & Thos. Buford was this day duly taken, sworn & subscribed before me a justice of the peace for said county this 15 th day of October 1832 -
Just. Shean Justice of the Peace
The affidavit of Archibald Bryce jr of lawful age taken this 15 th October 1832 who being duly sworn saith
This affiant was very well acquainted with James Hughes late of the county of Goochland in about the year of his selling his land in the said county to a certain Garland A Hughes, he believes the said sale was made for the purpose of arranging for

The affidavit of Archibald Bryson of lawful age taken this 15 th October 1832 who being duly sworn saith
This affiant was very well acquainted with James Hughes late of the county of Goochland in about the year of his selling his land in the said County to a certain Garland A Hughes, he believes the said sale was made for the purpose of arranging for a fair debt which was due from the said Hughes as a security, that the proceeds would be  thereby be applied in discharge of that debt as far as they would go, that believes that the said sale was not in the most remote degree designed as a fraud towards the United States. This affiant has known the said Jas. Hughes for many years & would believe him on oath as soon as any man.
A Bryson
State of Virginia Goochland County to wit
The foregoing affidavit of Archibald Bryson was this day duly sworn to & subscribed before me a justice of the peace for the County aforesaid.
Just Hearn Justice of the peace

Virginia
At a Superior Court of Law held for Goochland County at the Courthouse on the 20 th day of September 1821.
Jacob Vendenberger surviving partner of George Vendenberger & Jacob Vendenberger late merchants & partners trading under the firm of G & J Vendenberger Endorsers of James Hughes, who sues for the benefit of George Suckley against
James Hughes the Endorser of a note negotiable and payable at the Office of Discount & Deposit of the Bank of Virginia at Lynchburg
Plt vs Deft
This day came the parties by their attorneys, and the Deft relinquishing his former plea saith he cannot gainsay the plt's action. Therefore it is considered by the Court that the plt recover against the said Deft five hundred & twenty four dollars and fifty three Cents with six per Centum per annum interest thereon from the 4 th day of May 1820 till paid, and four dollars and three Cents charges of protest, the debt in the declaration mentioned, and his costs by him about his suit in this behalf expended, and the s d Deft in mercy, &c. Plaintiff's Costs $8.64 Cents.
Jacob Vendenberger surviving partner of George Vendenberger & Jacob Vendenberger late merchants and partners trading under the firm of G & J Vendenberger Endorsers of James Hughes against
James Hughes the Endorser of a note negotiable & payable at the Office of Discount & Deposit of the Bank of Virginia at Lynchburg
Plt vs Deft
This day came the parties by their attorneys, and the Deft relinquishing his former plea saith he cannot gainsay the plt's action. Therefore it is considered by the Court that the plt recover against the s d Deft five hundred and thirty one dollars & nineteen Cents with six per Centum per annum interest thereon from the 4 th day of Aug t 1820 till paid, and four dollars & three Cents the charges of protest, the debt in the declaration mentioned, and his costs by him about his suit in this behalf expended, and the s d Deft in mercy, &c. Plaintiff's Costs $8.64 Cents.

Jacob Vindenburger surviving partner of George Vindenburger & Jacob Vindenburger late merchants & partners trading under the firm of G. & J. Vinden- burger Endorsers of James Hughes
against
James Hughes the Endorser of a note negotiable & payable at the Office of Discount & Deposit of the Bank of Virginia at Lynchburg
Plt
In Debt
Deft
This day came the parties by their attorneys, and the Deft relinquishing his former plea saith he cannot gainsay the Plt's action. Therefore it is considered by the Court that the Plt recover against the s d Deft, five hundred and thirty seven dollars and Eighty five Cents, with six per Centum per annum interest thereon from the 4 th day of November 1820 till paid, and four dollars and three Cents charges of protest, the debt in the declara- tion mentioned, and his Costs by him about his suit in this behalf expended, and the s d Deft in money &c -
Plaintiffs Costs $8.64 Cents.
And at a Superior Court of Law held for the said County of Goochland at the Courthouse on the 21 st day of September 1821.
Jacob Vindenburger Surv g partner to Plt } In Debt against Deft }
James Hughes Plt } In Debt The same Deft }
X The same for George Buckley Plt } In Debt against Deft }
The same The Deft James Hughes comes into Court and surrenders himself in discharge of the recognizance of Sandy Britt who is special bail for him in these suits, and thereupon the said Sandy Britt is discharged from his recognizance and undertaking as aforesaid. And the said James Hughes is prayed in custody by the Attorney for the Plts, and by consent of the parties by their attorneys, the s d Hughes is permitted to take the benefit of the Act for the relief of insolvent debtors, and in open Court subscribed

and delivered in a schedule of his Estate and made oath thereto, as the law directs, and having by deed executed by him conveyed to John Underwood Sheriff of Goodland County all his interest in the real estate mentioned in the schedule, it is ordered that, the sd James Hughes be discharged out of custody. —
I William Miller Clerk of the Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery for the County of Goodland, do hereby certify that the foregoing judgments and order are truly copied from the records of the late Superior Court of Law for the said County of Goodland, now remaining in my custody by law; and I do further certify that the said judgments appear by the records aforesaid, to be still unsatisfied and unpaid — In testimony of which, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office, this 16 th day of October in the year One Thousand eight hundred and thirty two.
Will Miller, C.C.