Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 5291, Benjamin Hancock, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Hancock, Benjamin  No. 5291  Susannah  B.L.Wt. 35826-160-55
CONTENTS

Virginia 30.459
Benjamin Hancock
of Henry in the State of Virginia who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Powell of the Regt. commanded by Genl. Muhlenberg in the Va. militia time for 6 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 20 Dollars ————— Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 th day of March 1836 and sent to Hon. N.H. Claiborne, H. R.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1836 100.00 Semi-ann. allowance ending 1 st Sept. 36, 10.00 $110.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk, Book E. Vol. 6 1/2 Page 18

Virginia 30.459
Benjamin Hancock
of Henry in the State of Virginia who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Powell of the Regt. commanded by Genl. Muhlenberg in the Va. militia here for 6 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 20 Dollars ————— Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 th day of March 1836 and sent to Hon. N. H. Claiborne, H. R.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1836 100.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending 1 Sept. 36, 10.00 $110.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk, Book E. Vol. 6 1/2 Page 18

Dead
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 16 th April 1838 from 4 March to 12 th August 1837. Agt notified 21 st Oct 1838

5499 Virginia Richmond Susannah Hancock widow of Benjamin Hancock who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 25 dollars 00 cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 8 th day of Oct r 1853 and sent to
J. D. Neal Pittsylvania Co. Va. Va.
R.S. Rec d Jan y 12/59
Orig.
214924
Recorded-Text"> Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 125 Vol. 1

214.924
Act March 3.
Sept. 27. /11
Susannah Hancock, wid.
Benjamin Hancock, /ill.
No 35.836 p Augst 1/91
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See Mr.
G. D. Neal Pittsylvania Co. Va.
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Boyd Hancock
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Admit as private
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Capt. Powell Genl
Mahlerburg V a militia
Hon. N 2 Clau borne H R

State of Virginia } Henry County } Sr.
On this 3 rd day of June one thousand eight hundred and thirty four personally appeared before me Wm A Taylor a justice of the peace for the County of Henry, Benjamin Hancock a resident of Henry County and State of Virginia aged Seventy Seven 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 he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated That he was drafted and served two tours in the revolutionary War - That he was born in the County of Halifax, and was living in the County of Halifax when called into service. That in the first tour he served under Capt s Josuah Powell, Lieutenant Jacob Kelly, Major Mo Maberry, and General Mullenburg, and was first drafted as well as he can recollect in the winter of the year 1781. When engaged in the second tour, he was also a resident of Halifax County Virginia, his officers Capt s Michael Roberts, Lieutenant Nathanial Bates, under General Lawson or in his brigade. In the first tour this applicant served at Portsmouth Virginia, having marched by Cabin Point, and through Smithfield Va for the purpose of reaching the former place. In the second tour he marched from Halifax on through Petersburg, Newsome Springs, James Town, and thence across James River by Old Williamsburg to York-Town, where he saw the magazine blown up, and the place surrendered into the hands of the Americans. That he there served under the Continental and French troops, under General Washington, whom he frequently saw. That in this tour he was drafted, in the fall of the year 1781. while

living in Halifax County Virginia. That the first term at Portsmouth as well as the second at Yorktown consisted each of three months - That he received a discharge from Col Richardson, but lost it not knowing where it would ever prove of service to him; and that he has no documentary evidence of his services in the Revolutionary War.
He hereby relinquished every claim whatsoever to a pension or annuity except the present and declared that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State. Sworn to & subscribed this 2 nd day of June in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty four. his Benjamin Hancock mark
We John C. Traylor a clergyman residing in the County of Henry Va nd and John Salmon residing in the same hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Benjamin Hancock who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, and that we believe him to be about seventy seven years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resided, to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn & subscribed to, the day and year last aforesaid.
John C. Traylor John Salmon

And the said William A Taylor, a justice of the Peace in and for the County of Henry, in the State of Virginia, after the examination of the matter and putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, hereby certifies that the above mentioned applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states - and certifies furthermore that the said Benj m Hancock is unable by reason of great bodily infirmity to attend court, and that John C. Taylor who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman resident of the of Co of Henry Va, and that Geo Salmon who has also signed the same, is also a resident of the County of Henry Va, and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Given under my hand this 3 rd day of June 1834.
W m A Taylor J.P.
I Anthony M Dufour, clerk of the Superior and Inferior Courts of Law & Chancery for Henry Co Va do hereby certify that William A Taylor, whose name is annexed to the foregoing certificate is and was at the time of making the same a Justice of the peace for the County of Henry, Virginia, duly qualified and commissioned according to law, and that the signature annexed to the said Certificate is the genuine signature of the said William A Taylor.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of Office this 25 day July eighteen hundred & thirty four.
Anthony M Dufour

State of Virginia } County of Henry } ss
On this 10 th day of September A.D. One thousand eight hundred and fifty five, personally appeared before the County Court of Henry County in the State aforesaid Mrs. Susannah Hancock a resident of the County and State aforesaid aged sixty nine years, who first being 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 February 1833, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the revolutionary war; that she is the widow of Benjamin Hancock who was a private in the revolutionary war. That her said husband in consideration of services rendered by him during the said war received a pension of Forty dollars per annum, as will appear by reference to the roll of Pensions on file at the Pension Office, and also as will appear by reference to his original certificate of pension returned to the Pension Office in the year 1837 with her application for a new grant. She further declares that she was married to the said Benjamin Hancock in the County of Halifax Virginia on the 22 nd September A.D. One thousand eight hundred and thirty one John Gentlin a Baptist minister, and that her name before her said marriage was Susannah Martin, that her said husband died at his residence in the County of Patrick Virginia on the 12 th day of August A.D. One thousand eight hundred and fifty three, and thirty seven, that she was not married to him prior to the second day of January Eighteen hundred. But at the time of her death, she further declares that

She has remained a widow since the death of her said husband. That she is now a widow Susannah her Hancock marks.
Sworn to and subscribed before the County Court aforesaid on the day and year aforesaid, and the Court do hereby certify, from satisfactory evidence exhibited to them that the said Benjamin Hancock who was a farmer at the rate of十里, deceased, prior to his death, was on the 12 th day of August 1837, and that the said Susannah Hancock, the applicant, is his widow, that she is a resident of the County of Henry, and that she is now a widow.
R. H. Jenkins P.I.
Virginia
I, Jeremiah Griggs Clerk of the County Court of Henry County, a court of record, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings in the matter of the application of Mrs. Susannah Hancock for pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand at my office this 12 th day of September A.D. 1855.
Griggs Clk

Virginia V o
On this 10 th day of September A.D. 1870 Thos. Howard eight hundred & fifty five persons were assembled before the County Court of Henry County a court of record now in session. Jeremiah Griggs a resident of the County and State aforesaid, who being first duly sworn according to law, took upon his oath and said that he never pension for Benjamin Hancock an revolutionary pensioner at the rate of Forty dollars per annum up to the time of his death, and that he died during the year Eight hundred & thirty seven; That after the death of the said Benjamin Hancock he advised the back pay for Susannah Hancock his widow, which was due up to the time of his death, and that the said Susannah Hancock the applicant before the court to day for pension is the widow person for whom he advised the back pay; and who was recognized at this time to be the widow of the said Benjamin Hancock, that she is a credible person, a resident of the County State aforesaid & that he believes she is now a widow and he believes that he is a credible witness (in the application for back pay above mentioned, the name May have been written Susan, instead of Susannah)
J. Griggs
Sworn and subscribed before the County Court aforesaid on this day personally appeared Thos. Howard & the Court do hereby certify that the said Jeremiah Griggs is a credible witness, and a resident of the County and State aforesaid
R. L. Lambkin P. J.
State of Virginia County of Henry
J. Jeremiah Griggs Clerk of the County Court of Henry County a court of record

We hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original evidence of Immanuel Griggs in the matter of the application of Annanah Hancock for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have unto set my hand & seal of Office this 12 th day of September A D 1855
I Griggs Clk

214.924 Susannah Hancock
Filmore Dry D. Neal Pittsylvania Co. Virginia

State of Virginia } County of Henry } 30
On this 10 th day of September 1855 personally appeared before me William A Sheffield a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, Savannah. Hancock a resident of Henry County, Virginia aged 69 years who being duly sworn according to law declares that she is the widow of Benjamin Hancock deceased who was a private in the revolutionary war. That her said husband received a pension, in consideration of services rendered during said war, of Forty dollars per annum, as will appear by reference to the roll of pensioners and her original certificate of pension. filed with her application for the back pay due her said husband at the time of his death, at the Pension Office. She further states that she was married to the said Benjamin Hancock in the county of Halifax Virginia on the 22 nd September 1803 by one John Gantons a Baptist minister and that her name before her said marriage was Susannah Martin. That her said husband died at his residence in the county of Patrick in the state aforesaid on the 12 th day of August 1837 and that she is

now a widow: For additional proof of her identity as she refers to her application for pension & the proof filed thereunder under the act of Congress approved the 3rd February 1853: She also states that she is some- times called Sally, and sometimes Susan by her ac- quaintances and friends. She makes this decla- ration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty. Said to which she may be entitled under the act of Congress approved the 3rd of March 1855: and she declares that she has never applied for nor received any bounty, said under this or any other act of Congress. Susannah her Hancock mark
Personally came George Pannill and Sarah Mitchell residents of Henry County Virginia who upon their oath declare that the foregoing declaration was then signed and acknowledged by Mrs. Susannah Hancock in their presence That they are personally well acquainted with her and believe her to be the identical person. She rep- resents herself to be, and that they have no inter- est in this claim. Geo. Pannill (seal) with his wife Sarah her Mitchell (seal) mark
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were Sworn to, and subscribed before me, the undersigned

aforesaid and I certify that I am personally well acquainted with the witness. That this is a true copy of the original and that the person who signed the same is the applicant; that she is a resident of the county and state aforesaid and I believe from her appear- ance and statements that she is the identical person she represents herself to be.
W. A. Sheffield J.P.
I certify that Michie, in the signature was used in my presence and that her true name is Sarah Martin substituted.
W. A. Sheffield J.P.
State of Virginia } County of Henry } ss
I Jeremiah Griggs Clerk of the County Court within and for the County aforesaid, do hereby certify that William A. Sheffield whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing certificate is, and was, at the time of signing the same a Justice of the Peace, duly elected Commissioned and sworn; And that all his official acts as such, are, and ought to be entitled to full faith & Credit, and that the aforesaid County Court is a Court of record having general jurisdiction.
Given under my hand & Seal of office this 13 th day of September A D 1855 -
Griggs Clk.

KNOW all men by these presents that we Benjamin Hancock & John Gillington of Halifax County are held and firmly bound unto his excellency John Page esquire Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia and to his successors in the sum of one hundred & fifty dollars to the use of the said Commonwealth, To which payment well and truly to be made we bind ourselves our heirs &c jointly severally and firmly by these presents sealed with our seals and dated this 21 st day of September 1804.
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas there is a marriage intended to be solemnized between the above bound Benjamin Hancock and Sarah Martin of this County. Now if there be no lawful cause to obstruct the same then this obligation to be void else to remain in full force and virtue
Signed sealed & delivered
acknowledged in the presence of
L. Wimbish
Benja his Hancock mark Seal
John his Gillington mark Seal
State of Virginia County of Halifax Set.
I William S. Holt clerk of the County Court in the County & State aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing is truly transcribed from the records of my office I further certify that there is no record of the marriage of Benjamin Hancock & Hannah Martin in my office In testimony whereof I
have hereunto affixed the seal of the said County Subscribed my name this 20 th day of Sept 1805
Wm S. Holt clk

tion.
July 11, 1929.
Mrs. L. B. Campbell, 905 Grant Street, Bluefield, West Virginia.
Madam:
I advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 5291 , it appears that Benjamin Hancock was born in Halifax County, Virginia, date and names of parents not stated.
While residing in said county, he enlisted in 1781 and served three months as a private in Captain Josiah Powel's Company under Major John Maberry in the Virginia Troops.
Later in same year, he enlisted and served three months as a private in Captain Michael Roberts' Company, Colonel Richardson's Virginia Regiment and was at the surrender of Cornwallis.
He was allowed pension on his application executed June 3, 1834, while a resident of Henry County, Virginia, aged seventy-seven years. He died in Patrick County, Virginia, August 12, 1837.
Soldier married September 22, 1803 or 1804 in Halifax

County, Virginia, Susannah Martin. She was allowed pension on her application executed September 10, 1855, while living in Henry County, Virginia, aged sixty-nine years.
The above noted Benjamin Hancock is the only soldier by that name found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau.
Respectfully,
EARL D. CHURCH, Commissioner.

Oct 22/38 38 1836
Susan Hancock
Pension Office, October 4. 1855.
The Third Auditor will please state the Christian name of the widow who drew any pension in this case
Very respectfully J. D. Cole For Commissioner
Third Auditor's Office Oct. 5. 1855
Susan Hancock widow of Benjamin Hancock dec. draw arrears of pension due said Benjamin at his decease.
Very Respectfully
W. J. Thompson Auditor
Compt. of Pensions

Susannah Hancock
Benjamin - Va. D. 1825
and also -
Robert Hoover - Va. D. 1825
Key - on roll
Information wanted
See 15
Pension Office
Washington City D.C.
[Handwritten signature]
Dec 3

Susannah Hancock
Benjamin - Va. 1815
and also -
Robert Glover
Rev - m. wife
Information
Keupling 13 Dec 15
Pa. 23
Pension Office
Washington City D.C.

35.836
Ms. A. 9. 2. 21

No 6049
Susannah Hancock widow of Benjamin Henry Lee - Virginia - Admitted $20 per annum = Husband private (6 mos) Infantry
Act February 3, 1833 Commencing at date of act.
Pay widow -
Certificate to G. D. Neal Esq. Pittsylvania Co. Va. Va.

Treasury Department,
Second Comptroller's Office,
Oct o 23 d 1838.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838; entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," Susan Hancock widow of Benj a Hancock dec d a Pensioner on the Roll of the Richmond V a Agency, at the rate of Twenty Dollars and Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832 has been paid at this Department, from the 1 st of March 1837 to the 12 th August 1837.
Respectfully, yours,
William H. Parris Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present.

War Department Pension Office August 27. 1834
Sir,
The declaration of Benjamin Hancock has been examined and is herewith returned, that the credibility of the witness, Moses Walden, may be certified to by the Magistrate before whom his affidavit was taken. —
I am Respectfully
Sir,
Yours Affec t .
J L Edward

Patrick County } V g — 3
This day personally appeared before me Turner a Justice of the Peace for Patrick County in the State of Virginia, Moses Walden who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath depose & say, that he is well acquainted with Benjamin Hancock of the County of Henry. and that he recollects well to have served a term of Service in the Revolutionary War with the said Benj m at Portsmouth in the lower part of this State, under Genl. M c Leburg — I hereby further certify, that this deponent (Moses Walden) is a man of character and veracity, and that his statements are entitled to Credit. In testimony whereof I have unto affixed my hand & Seal this 16 th day of Jan y , 1836.
Turner
Patrick County — V g 3.
D. A. Staples. clerk of the County of Sup r Courts of Patrick, State of Va. do hereby certify that John Turner whose name is affixed to the foregoing certificate is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the said County and that the signature attached to the same is his genuine signature. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal of Office this 15 th day of February. 1836.
A. Staples, C.K.

Savannah Hancock
never.
- In
mind

I know all men by their fruits that I Susannah Hancock of Henry County Vir- ginia, a house wife, conscience and appoint to the use of Pittsburgh Va. my true and law- ful attorney for me and in my name to prosecute my claim for pension against the Government of the United States on account of services rendered by my husband Ben- jamin Hancock during the revolutionary war & he is hereby authorized to examine all papers on file in the Pension Office in relation to said claim, to demand and receive the pension certificate and all moneys that may be recovered, to grant & give receipts and acquittances therefor & to do all acts necessary & proper to be done in the premises hereby ratifying & confirming all & every thing my said attorney may legally do or cause to be done for me in my name as fully as if I were present in person to act for my self. Witness my hand & seal this 18 th day of Sept r 1855 Susannah her Hancock (Recd) mark
Virginia By on this 10 day of Sept r 1855-

personally appeared Deborah Hancock whose name is signed to the foregoing proof affidavit & acknowledged the same to be her act & deed.
Jno. Wightman
J.P.
State of Virginia County of Henry
I Jeremiah Gregg Clerk of the County Court within and for the said County do hereby certify that John Wightman whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing Certificate, is, and was, at the time of signing the same a Justice of the Peace, duly elected Commissioned and sworn; and that all his official acts as such, are, and ought to be, entitled to full faith and credit; and that the aforesaid County Court is a Court of Record having general jurisdiction
Given under my hand and seal of office
This 13 th day of September 1855
J. Gregg

Pittsylvania Co. Va. Virginia Sept 22. 1855-
Dear Sir
Enclosed is the application of Mrs. Susannah Hancock for bounty, & annuity under the act of March 3. 1855.
For additional proof of her marriage, etc. I refer you to the Papers filed with her application for Pension under the act of congress approved 3rd February 1855
I am respectfully yrs. H. D. Neal
Commr Pensions Washington DC

Susannah Hancock va wid
Benjamin
at Engr 32- 2050459 Triplett
Washington D.C.
Commisioner of Pensions

Pittsylvania Station Va.
Decr 22 nd 1855-
Dear Sir
Enclosed I. send you the application of Mrs. Susannah Hancock widow of Benjamin Hancock. etc. for pension under the act of Congress approved 3rd March 1855 February 1855.
I am very
Commt. Pension
Washington
SL
respectfully yours.
S. D. Hunt

Brief in the case of Susannah Hancock , widow of Benjamin- — Newry County and State of Virginia act February 3. 1853.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner under act of June 7. 1832 at rate of $20 per annum. Marriage proved by certified copy of marriage bond, and parol.
Identity of claimant as the present widow ( for increase ) of the pensioner proved by the
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Testimony of Jeremiah Griggs and Sarah Martin — certified to be credible witnesses, who also prove the death of the husband. Marriage in 1804 and death of the pensioner in 1837.
G. D. Neal Esq.
Name and residence of Agent.
Pittsylvania Co. Va. Virginia
R. Geddes
Examining Clerk.

State of Virginia 3)
On this 10 th day of December A.D. One thousand eight hundred & fifty five personally appeared before the County Court of Henry County, a court of record. Sarah Martin a resident of Henry County, Virginia who being first duly sworn according to law upon her oath declares, that she was personally well acquainted with Benjamin Hancock a man who was supposed to be a revolutionary soldier. That he was at his residence in the County of Patrick in the month of August A.D. One thousand eight hundred & thirty- seven. That she was present & saw her corpse after the day after his death, and that Sarah Hancock is his widow. That she has been personally well acquainted with her for up- wards of fifty years. That the said Benjamin Hancock & Sarah his wife lived together as man & wife and were so recognized in her by the community in which they lived: and that the said Sarah Hancock is now a widow & that she has no interest in the application she is now making for Pension Sarah X Martin
Sworn to subscription before the County Court aforesaid. on the day & year above named and the Court do hereby certify from satisfactory evi- dence exhibited to them, that the said Sarah Martin is a credible person and a resident of the County aforesaid R.G. Lankin P.D.

State of Virginia
County of Henry } ss
I Jeremiah Griggs Clerk of the County Court of Henry County a Court of record. Do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original evidence of Sarah Martin in the matter of the application of Susannah Hancock for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have unto set my hand & seal of Office this 12 th day of September A D 1855.
J Griggs Clk

1920, Oct. 9 Hirt to Mrs. L. B. Campbell - En -
(Letter in R. 10261 - Anthony Street)
1922, Apl. 26 Hirt to Mrs. C. G. Taber - En -
1922 Sept. - 13 hirt to Mrs. Henrietta H. Hinman - Letter in S. 4291 Wm. Furon - En -
1923 Jan. 9 - Hirt to Marie M. Hancock - mtd. Letter in ch. S. 4291 of Wm. Furon -
1925 Feb. 10 - Hirt to Mayme Hancock
1927 Mch. 2 - Mayme Hancock
advised no reference to children
1927 July 11 - Hirt to Mrs. L. B. Campbell airt.
Pay WIDOW, &c.
File No. 5291
Susannah Hancock
Widow
Benjamin Hancock
Print. Bw War.
Act: Feb. 30  1853
Index: - Vol. 0A , Page 304
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Rev.&1812 Wars Rec. War Section.
February 10, 1925.
Mayme Hancock, 804 W. Broadway, Fairfield, Iowa.
Madam;
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 5291, it appears that Benjamin Hancock was born in Halifax County, Virginia, and names of parents not stated.
While residing in said county, he enlisted in 1781 and served three months as a private in Captain Josiah Powel's Company under Major John Maberry in the Virginia Troops.
Later in same year, he enlisted and served three months as a private in Captain Michael Roberts' Company, Colonel Richardson's Virginia Regiment and was at the surrender of Cornwallis.
He was allowed pension on his application executed June 3, 1834, while a resident of Henry County, Virginia,

aged seventy-seven years. He died in Patrick County, Virginia, August 12, 1837.
Soldier married September 22, 1803 or 1804 in Halifax County, Virginia, Susannah Martin, she was allowed pension on her application executed September 10, 1855, while living in Henry County, Virginia, aged sixty-nine years.
The above noted Benjamin Hancock is the only soldier by that name found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., Oct 9, 19
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Benj Hancock a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. W. 5291
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Mar 1781 3 mos. Pvt. Josiah Powell Maj Jno Maberry Va.   Feb 1781 3 mos. Michael Roberts Richardson        
Battles engaged in, None stated. Surrender of Yorktown.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Halifax Co. Va.
Date of application for pension, June 3, 1834. Cl. al
Residence at date of application, Henry Co. Va.
Age at date of application, 77. 6 in Halifax Co. Va.
Remarks: He mar. in Halifax Co. Va. Sept 22, 1803 Susannah Mason. He d. in Patrick Co. Va. Aug. 12, 1837. She was al. open in an ap. of Sept 10, 1855. while residing in Henry Co., Va. - aged 69 yrs.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

March 2, 1927
Mayme Hancock 804 West Broadway Fairfield, Iowa
Madam:
I have to advise you that in the papers on file in the Revolutionary War pension claims of Benjamin Hancock and his widow Susannah, W. 5291, and the only soldier by that name found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau, there is no reference whatever to children, as is very frequently the case in such claims.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

905 Brant St Bluefield West Va
Pension Dept. Washington D.C.
Have you - any Revolutionary War Record or drawing of pension of Benjamin Hancock of Franklin Co Va also state any family data that you have - Very Resp - Mrs L.B. Cupbell g. Mrs H. A. Hancock
Please let me have a reply soon as possible.

Ex. an Div. Record
Department of the Interior
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
WASHINGTON, D. C., JAN 5, 1927
The attached letter is respectfully returned with the information that the data furnished is not sufficient to enable this Bureau to make intelligent answer to the queries therein contained.
Please fill out such of the blank spaces below as the information in your possession will permit and return to this Bureau.
No. of claim _____ Wife of _____ Name of soldier Benjamin Hancock
P. O. address of claimant Henry County Virginia
Company Josiah Powel's, under Major John Maberry in the Regiment Virginia Troops
State where enlisted Halifax County, Virginia
Date of enlistment 1781
Date of discharge _____
If unable to furnish company and regiment give names of commanding officers.
Return attached letter with reply.
WINFIELD SCOTT
Commissioner.

804 West Broadway
Fairfield Iowa
December, 31 1926.
Department of Interior
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir;
Would you kindly send me any data you may have concerning the family of Susannah Martin Hancock who applied for a pension about September 10, 1855, while living in Henry County, Virginia. I am particularly anxious to know the names of her children, if she had any of her own.
Thanking you, I am,
Respectfully,
Mayme Hancock
RETURN THIS LETTER
Benjamin Hancock, ( Rev. and 1812, War Section)
His wife was allowed a pension in Sept. 10, 1855, while living in Henry County, Virginia. Her name was Susannah Martin Hancock.
I thought usually in applying for a pension they gave the name of their children and I am especially interest in those of Benjamin Hancock, and as there were no names given on the paper that you sent me of Benjamin Hancock I am in hopes there will be in those of his wife.
Benjamin Hancock served first under John Maberry in the Virginia troops in Captian Josiah Powel's Company.(1781). Later in the same year he enlisted as a private in Captain Michael Roberts' Company, Colonel Richardson's Virginia Regiment.
Thanking you again, I am
Respectfully,
Mayme Hancock

804 W. Broadway Fairfield, Iowa Jan. 15 th , 1925
Comm. of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir: —
Have you any Revolutionary War Record of only Benjamin Hancock of Virginia. Or, any Hancock from Virginia.
Thanking you, I am Respectfully Yours Mayme Hancock.

One 28 stamp 29c Oakland, Ill. Mar. 20-22'
Pension Dept. Washington D.C.
The Pension Record you sent me of Mrs. Fison was greatly appreciated as it was exactly what I needed for D. A.R. proofs.
Will you kindly advise me if such a record is on file for Benjamin Hancock of either Patrick Co. or Henry Co. Va.
Sincerely Yours -
Mrs S. J. Taber
Oakland, Ill.