Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 45,796, Thomas Howard, Va.

SERVICE
Va.
Howard, Thomas
NUMBER
S. 45.796
widow - Frances or Franky
CONTENTS

23509 Kentucky
Thomas Howard of Perry Co in the State of Kentucky who was a private in the com commanded by Captain Evans of the regt commanded by Col Montgomery in the line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 80 Dollars — Cents per ann. to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 day of Jan 1834 and Hon W. C. Johnson H. B.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 200.00 Semi-ann. allowance ending March 40.00 $240.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Dan Boyd Clerk, Book 8 Vol. 7 Page 21
2899

Let to Pkt 28 Oct 1851
Duplicate certificate issued Oct 28th 1851 and sent to S. F. D. Frabes Frankfort Ky
25509
Kentucky
Thomas Howard
Cty in the State of Kentucky
private in the Company commanded
by Capt. Evans of the Regt commanded
by Col Montgomery in the Wa line for
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
of Pension issued the 20th day of January 1834 and sent to Hon R. M. Johnson. H. R.
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by
Dan Boyd Clerk,
Vol. 7 Page 21

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
Nov. 2. 1853.
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;" and the third section of the Act of August 23, 1842, extending the time within which pensioners may receive their pensions from the Pension agents,
the widow of Thomas Howard, dec.
a Pensioner on the Roll of the Kentucky
Agency, at the rate of Eighty Dollars
and Cents per year, under the law of the his pension 7 th June 1832 has been paid at this Department, from the 11 th of Sept. 1851 to the 11 th Sept. 1852.
Respectfully, yours,
J. M. Broadhead Comptroller.
25509 act 32
29 I 48 hrs
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, Present.

State of Kentucky Perry County ss 3 rd
On this 24 th day of December 1833. Personally appeared before me a justice of the peace for Perry County now sitting. Thomas Howard a resident in that county of Perry and State of Kentucky aged eighty three years. Who being first duly sworn according to Law. doth in his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7. 1832 That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated, under Lt Genl Montgomery. Captains John Evans Lieutenant Anthony Crockett in the State of Virginia in the County of Montgomery on the day of June in the Year 1778 for three years - from May 4. The army all met at the Long Island of Holsten, and went down that river to the Tenn. side, to the Ohio & the Mississippi, up to the mouth of the Illinois river and up to St. Kaskaskia river. remained there for some time. We marched to Vincennes on the Wabash river, to this appli- cant remained till the Spring of 1779. during which time, the portion of the troops that had several small fights with the Indians, and in the month of July 1779. We marched across to the falls where Col Charles Rugharts had assembled and was stationed he was some times called Gen

Clark, he remained here until next year at the falls, and remained here until during that summer he accompanied the army to Piqua where the battle ensued between Gen. Clark and the Indians - Gen. Clark's Regt. and the Kentucky forces. entirely overcame them during this year 1780. the Indians had attacked Louisville, had killed several men, one near Sta- ughton and one on Licking River. and had taken Major Fort. he forgot to mention that during the year 1778. over on the walls of the Allegheny we took an Indian town the name of which this appli- cant remembers after the battle at Piqua. this appli- cant went back with the most of the troops to the falls and the falls. and here staid until next April 1781. four companies then marched up on the Kentucky side to where Cincinnati now stands and the Indians are built two block houses on the Cincinnati side and two or rather above one street one on the other during the battle at Piqua he describes it as to state that A. Crockett received a severe wound from the Indians. he will not swear as to dates.

but believes it was in June 1781. he received his discharge - during 1780. 1779. Many small affairs took place between the Indians and the Kentucky settlements and often the troops were attacked in passing between Harrodsburg and Boones Station. The Canadians and French Indians, and Indians all joined to lay waste the settlements in Kentucky - after receiving his discharge for three years, he returned with his brother, and settled in Montgomery County Va where he lived until he came to Licking where he now resides. He lost his discharge, or done some thing with it. It has been fifty years since he saw it. in fact and truth he does not know what has become of it - he was wounded and when he enlisted which he never got. He has no do- cumentary evidence - no his father. but as a rule his name his name is on the Pay roll at the Board of War. He knew he thinks one or two Regular Officers. in the Continental Service. To wit Col Crockett from Shelby County in Tennessee understood he was

a regular affair, he came to the falls from Fort Pitt, during the year 1779. or 80. with a Regt from Va., he knew Lt. Col. Benjamin Logan of Kentucky Col. (Longmire), Gen. Clark, Col. Bowman and Major Bowman. Major Hugh McClain of Ky, Col. Carrington Capt. Benton and Col. Rains, he knew Lt. Preston of Va., He hereby acknowledges every claim whatever to a pension or annuity of except the present and declares his name is not on the Pension Roll of the agency of any State - Sworn to and subscri- bed the day and year aforesaid.
Thomas Howard
Mr William Coffey a Clergyman residing in the County of Perry in the State of Kentucky and James Howard residing in the same hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Thomas Howard who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be Eighty three years of age that he is upstanding and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. William Coffey James Howard

Ques. 1 st .
Where and in what year were you born?
Ans. I was born in Georgia (in Wilkes county now), on the 8 th day of June 1750.
2 nd Ques.
Have you any record of your age and if so where?
Ans. I have no record at my house, or elsewhere that I know of but know my age from my father having set down my age in a book and having seen it often.
3 rd Ques.
Where were you living when called into service; Where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do now live?
Ans. In Montgomery County Virginia - and moved here thirty seven years. Since the Revolutionary war, and I now live in Perry county Kentucky. It was a new county formed out of Floyd, and Clay counties. The place where I now live was formerly in Floyd -
4 th
When were you called into service, were you drafted did you volunteer or were you a substitute and if a substitute for whom?
Ans.
I was enlisted for three years and received land. which I never got in my life -

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 service.
Ans. -
I know many officers' names that served, but cannot distinguish who were Regulars and who were not. Fifty years or more has passed by since the service was rendered by me, and being physically defective and my age, I may be easily mistaken. There was Gen. Clarke, who was commander, Col. Bowman, he was a Militia Col. for I knew him in Virginia before he came to Kentucky. Col. Montgomery also. There was a Col. Crockett from Shamrock perhaps was a regular officer. Col. Logan lived in Ky not far from Harrodsburg as I understand. Also Hugh McGairy a Major in Ky. Some where there was some Militia Regiments along where I first went to Harrodsburg and when the army took an Indian war called off. I however was not along where the main fight took place, and also where we whipped the Indians at Piqua way on the Miami.
The general circumstances of my service are fully stated in the declaration. It is a matter of impossibility to remember everything or is it necessary to mention every occurrence that occurred during the service, a minute detail would fill many pages. I found myself and Brother James agreed to enlist for three years in Virginia and done so, under the promise of land. We were rather having our services by the Indians and everything taken from us we went from here down on New River, and enlisted. Rather of us having families, we marched under Montgomery to the Long Island.

Wilson, and there both boats, and decided the River will in come to Cincinnati and we went down Cincinnati to Ohio river after going up the Mississippi river to the mouth of Ohio the River goes into the Mississippi, we went up that river to the mouth of Illinois river, and to Kaskaskia where we remained for some time; Marksville went to the falls, and remained. There for some time Clarke had fixed this place as his head quarters, as most suitable to afford the settlers in
Kentucky most benefit, and protection from the Indians. We staid some time at Vincennes on the Wabash, when we went to the falls, and Marksville went to the country - In our time, the battle of Arcanady, and our last day there, and got an honorable discharge.
Did you ever hear a discharge from the service, and if so by whom was it signed and what was the name of it?
As I did it was signed by Clarke. As I think it was certainly not signed by my first Col. for he was not there then. I cannot say one or the other what was the name of the discharge for after I did not get my land that I promised as Kentucky. I never took any more care of it -
7 Give the names of persons to whom you are known as your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for civility and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. Mr. Hais is the Rev. Mr. Coffee. Rev. Daniel Griff. Andrew Wilson who Hais says, Col. John L. Major Henry Haddox: by whom he can also establish his entitlement by although they were not to explain the Revolution and my brother James who served three years with me -
Perry County Ky
The Rev. Dr. Hais put by me. H. C. -
Andrew Wilson

Declaration for Pension. Revolutionary War.
Frances Howard
Widow of,
Thomas Howard Dea. private Capt. Evans Co. Col, Montgomery Regt, Virginia Militia.
A. P. Cooper Salyersville Kentucky

Declaration
Kentucky } Set. of Magoffin } } 2
On this 2 o day of December in the year 1871. personally appeared before me S. W. Mcguire a County Judge within and for the County and State aforesaid. Mrs. Frances Howard aged Ninety years a resident of the County of Magoffin and State of Kentucky 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 July the 29 th 1848. That she is the Widow of Thomas Howard who was a private in Capt. Evans Company and Col. Montgomery's Regiment, to the best of her present memory.
She does not know at what time her said Deceased Husband entered said service nor the time of his discharge, but to the best of her recollection her deceased Husband belonged to the Virginia Militia, in the War of the revolution, and was at the time of his death a Pensioner of the United States, but does not know under what act of Congress.
She further declares that she was married to the said Thomas Howard

on or about the 15 th day of August in the year 1796, that her husband the said Thomas Howard, died on the 27 day of January 1853.
and that she has remained a Widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proofs hereto annexed.
She further states that there is no Public nor private Record of her said Marriage, Nor living Witness to her Knowledge.
She hereby appoints A. P. Cooper of Salyersville Ky. her attorney to present and prosecute this Claim for a Pension, and that her Post- office address is Salyersville. Magoffin County State of Kentucky.
Francis her X Howard mark.
Attest.
A. H. Howard.
James Howard 30
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year first written and on the same day personally appeared before me A. H. Howard and James Howard residents of the County of Magoffin and State of Kentucky persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who being by me duly sworn according to Law deposed and said that they were

of Kentucky persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to Credit, and who being by me duly sworn according to Law depose and say that they were present and saw Frances Howard the before named applicant make her marks to the foregoing declaration and heard her sworn to the same and from the appearance of the said applicant and our acquaintance with her we have every reason to believe and that we do believe she is the identical person who represents herself to be, We further say that we have no interest direct or indirect in the prosecution of this matter.
A. H. Howard.
James Howard Jr
Sworn to and subscribed before me and I hereby certify that I have no interest whatever in this matter nor concern in its prosecution. I further certify that the foregoing declaration and joint affidavit was carefully read to and fully explained to the respective parties before swear to and signing the same and I further certify that from extreme old age and bodily infirmity the above named Frances Howard is not able to appear in open Court for any purpose whatever. Given under my hand as judge of the Magoffin County Court, this 2 d day of December 1871. that engraving in paper was made before me S. W. McGuire J. M. H. C.

State of Kentucky ss. Magoffin County ss.
I Wallis Baley Clerk of the County Court within and for the County and State aforesaid do hereby Certify that S. M. McGuire before whom the foregoing declaration and joint affidavits were made was at the time of making the same, an acting County Judge in and for the County of Magoffin duly Commissioned and qualified, that his signature thereto attached is genuine, and I further Certify that I have no interest whatever in this matter, in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official Seal at Salyersville Kentucky this 11 th day of December 1871
Wallis Baley C M C C
Declaration for Pension. Revolutionary War. Frances Howard Widow of Thomas Howard Rev. private Capt. Evans Co. Col. Montgomery Regt. Virginia Militia.
A. D. Hopkins Salyersville Kentucky

June 27, 1932
BA-J/MCS
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Thomas Howard
S. 45796
Mrs. Lucinda Howard Walker Wallins Creek, Box 47 Kentucky
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for the record of Thomas Howard, a soldier of the Revolution.
The data furnished herein were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S. 45796, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Thomas Howard.
He was born June 8, 1750, in Wilkes County, Georgia.
While a resident of Montgomery County, Virginia, he enlisted in June, 1778, and served three years in Captain Jesse Evans' Company in Colonel John Montgomery's Virginia Regiment. He was in the battles of Vincennes and Pickaway and in other skirmishes with the Indians.
He stated that his brother, James, who was eighty-one years of age in 1833 and a resident of Perry County, Kentucky, served with him and that his father, name not given, was murdered by the Indians.
Thomas Howard was allowed pension on his application executed December 24, 1833, at which time he was living in Licking, Perry County, Kentucky, where he had moved from Montgomery County, Virginia.
He died January 27, 1853, in Morgan County, Kentucky.

In October, 1853, Frances or Franky Howard of Morgan County, Kentucky, stated that she was the widow of Thomas Howard and that she would be seventy-one years of age the next March and that she married the soldier in Washington County, Virginia, in 1794. In 1855 she stated she was seventy-six years of age and that she married the soldier in the fall of the year and the following March she was fifteen years of age. It was also stated that she married the soldier in Russell County, Virginia. In December, 1871, Frances Howard was living in Magoffin County, Kentucky, and stated she was ninety years of age and that she married Thomas Howard August 15, 1796. Her maiden name was not given.
In 1871 A. H. Howard and James Howard, Sr., were living in Magoffin County, Kentucky, but their relation to the soldier was not given.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

Invalid
1932 June 27. Hist. tolls Lucinda N. Walker
RECORDED , &c.
Rev
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File No.
45.795
Thomas Howard
St. Ivan Co
comd. by Col. Montgomery
Revolutionary
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No 1307
Frankrey Howard widow of Thomas Hy
It to Claimant Nov. 21. 1823.
J. Elliott July 31 1853
J. Hastings May 24/55
A. J. May Oct 8/59
let to Mrs. L. T. Moore, Apr 18/60
This letter not located
Ly 29. 1878

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Pension Office, Official Business.
L. D. North
Commissioner
Nov. 22, 1853
Albany for proper election
Inverness What County?
Mrs. Franky Howard West Liberty Pa.

Thos Howard. of Morgan Co. Handed me by J Hannah. Esq.
Hm L. W. Andrews. H R

See papers of Thos Howard, Ky roll Act 7 June 1832 No 25.509, whose claim was allowed in Oct last, & suspension removed

Sir, The Estate of Thomas Howard appears on the Pension rolls of Ky as a Revolutionary widow the Capt-Evans Co - Col Montgomery Regt - whom Pension has been paid to date of his death, 1852-

(N o 5)
10 th Augt 1838. Pension Office
The Secretary of War Washington City

under the late law in the counties of Floyd Marion, Lawrence Pike and Perry and a Statement of the date of their services and if there has been certificates forwarded to the department of there being unable to go before the court of examination as I believe the law requires and the names of the agents and the names of the magistrates that have signed the certificates and - I will be able to show and can prove the age of a great many that were scarcely born at the time the services is said to be rendered. I assure you sir there is no man in the government would like the soldiers of the revolution more amply rewarded than myself But when I see others under the pretence committing the worst of frauds on our government I feel it my duty as a citizen to assert my!

Government in detecting improper conduct if you see proper to forward to me the authority I hope I will if living attend strictly to the business and if my services is found to be of advantage to the department I shall expect to be remunerated for them at the discretion of the department and and if not I assure you I shall ask nothing I remain yours &c
Geo W Crump D K Harris
N B inclosed I send the statements of John Ausburn and Rubin Marshall about the two Howards I say to you that Mr Ausburn and Mr Marshall are highly respectable men who

Statements are to be relied on as much as any other in the D K H
in addition to the fine you gave me a statement of their age and service to my own knowledge I am of opinion that the claims of Stephen Marshall Wells and partner and probably that of Brown will all be found to be improper claims D K H

Mrs. Franky Howard Nov 21/33

268 Pension Office
Nov 21. 1853
Madam
The application of Franky Howard, widow of Thomas, of Ky., has been examined and filed under the act of July 29. 1848.
The regulations require that declarations should be made before a court of record, in open court, except in cases of inability to attend court, which inability must be certified by the judge before whom the declaration is made.
The date of marriage must be proved by County, Church, or Family record, if such exist; if not, by parole. The fact that the claimant's husband is the man who drew a pension must be clearly proved; and, for the purpose of showing the identity, the claimant should give such a statement of his services as she can, from information and recollection. You describe yourself as 71 years of age and say you was married in 1794. The improbability that you was married at the tender age of 12 years, requires strong proof of identity and of the true date of

your marriage. Enclosed are printed rules for your guidance.
Mrs. Franky Howard Nov 21/33
Mrs Franky Howard West Liberty Ky P.O.

State of Kentucky Morgan County } set
On this the 2 nd day of October 1857 Personally appeared before me, David M. Cooper, — an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, Thomas Howard aged ninety years, who being first duly sworn, according to Law Dotts on his oath, make the following Declaration in order to be reinstated on the Pension list — under the act of Congress of the 17 th of June 1832 That He! was a Revolutionary Soldier and did draw a Pension until the year 1835 — at the rate of eighty dollars per annum. That in the aforesaid year of 1835 he was suspended. — He therefore most respectfully asks the Honorable Commissioner of Pensions to cause it to be allowed to Him and that the Certificate + etc evidencing the same may be forwarded to his Attorney Isaac H. Graham of Frankfort Kentucky, and with him only and such others as he may direct — Does he wish correspondence holden in reference to his aforesaid Claim. He hereby revokes all other authority heretofore given to Prosecute his aforesaid Claim or Claims to a Pension or Pensions that may be due him — under the act of Congress of the 17 th of June 1832. —
Sworn to and subscribed before me this day and year aforesaid
Deacon Ullooper J.P.
Thomas Howard his mark

I the Last subscribed Magistrate Do certify that the above Declarant is Personally known to me - and known to be a Gentleman of truth and respectability, in whose statements the fullest faith and credit should be placed. Given under my hand on this the 2 d day of October 1851. David M c Cooper J.P.
State of Kentucky Morgan County } set.
I Francis Savitt Clerk of the County Court of this County and State aforesaid. Do certify that David M c Cooper is an Acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid. Duly Commissioned and sworn, that his Commission was dated on the 26 th day of May - 1851. and expires four years after date and that his signature above written is Genuine.
Given under my hand and seal of office this 2 d day of October 1851
F Savitt M c

Pension Office May 24, 1855.
Sir
I have filed the testimony out- shotted by you in support of the claim of Franky Howard, widow of Thomas; but it cannot be considered until she has made a declaration under the Act of July 28, 1848, before a Court of Record , according to the form herewith sent, and sustained the alleged date of the marriage by these Record papers, or required by the regulation. In her application, made on the 1 st of Oct. 1853, she states that she was married in Washington County, Va. - but one of her witnesses, Rutha Struett, states that she was married in Rappahannock County - that state. She should apply to the clerk of the County in which she was married for a copy of the marriage Bond, if there is one in existence. If not

She may well then be open for proof, proof, as it appears there is no Family Record which would show when she was married.
John Hagelrigg, Esq. Liberty, Ky.

West Liberty Ky Sept 28 th 1889.
Dear Sir
I address you for the purpose of getting some information in regard to the claim of Francis Howard, widow of Thos Howard who died in the year 1853, in Morgan Co. Ky At the time of his death there was due him some Blanchard money. I have since due her as widow of said Thos Howard, this money she says has been drawn by some person, and she has never received any of it. She desires to know what amount of money has been drawn from the Treasury for his right as widow above & who drew, & when it was drawn. Mrs Howard is in very indigent circumstances & needs what may be due her. Will you be so kind as to send me the desired information to Very Respectfully Yours att servt A. J. May
Enclosed 50c for stamp

H. J. May Oct. 8

Peruvian Office, October 8, 1839.
Sir,
In reply to your letter of the 28 th . ultimo, I have to state that as soon as a proper power of attorney authorising you to prosecute the claim of H s Francis Howard for pension is received, the condition for claim will be reported to you.
I herewith return the 5 cent piece sent by you to pay for stamp. Letters sent or received by this office are free of postage.
A. J. May Esq West Liberty Kentucky.

Sir
I have in store for you the Application of Thomas Howard, praying for the benefit of the odd of bounties granted 7th of June 1832. You will please in store to Mr St. Frankford Rutherford the certificate of allowance.
Respectfully Yours Isaac M. Tatum.
Commissions of Pensions, Washington City, D.C.

Washington City. July 26 th 1854
Dear Sir please examine the enclosed letter and send me the desired information as also the letter.
Respectfully
John M. Elliott Jr

from J. M. Johnson
July 31/54
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Pension Office July 31 1854
Sir I herewith return the letter of Mr Harlan and have to inform you that that enclosed is a copy of a letter written to Franky Havard widow of Thomas of Ky on the 21 Nov 1853, which will fully explain the condi- tion of her claim. Her husband was pensioned under the act of 1832 at $80 a year, pension commenced running March 1831 and only ended at his death. The money sent only have been paid to his properly authorized agent,
Hon J. M. Elliott H. J. R.

State of Kentucky Morgan County Socy
It is on this day, the 2 d of October Personally appeared before me David McLevfer, an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State upon Edwin Evans aged made this Affidavit. — That He has known Thomas Hewer for a number of years, and has known him to be a man of truth and respectability in all his statements to the fullest extent and credit should be placed. — That He has all along been known as an old Revolutionary soldier, and from his knowledge of the Revolution there is no doubt that he was a soldier in said war. Sworn to and subscribed the days and years aforesaid { Edwin Evans David McLevfer J.P. }

I the undersigned Magistrate Do certify that the above Declaration is personally known to me, and known to be a true copy of the original, and that the person who the full trust and credit should be placed. Given under my hand the day and year aforesaid,
David M. Cooper S.P.
State of Kentucky,
Morgan County ss.
I Francis Gavitte Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid. Do certify that David M. Cooper is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid. Duly Commissioned and sworn that his Commission was dated on the 26 th day of May 1857, and expires four years after date, and that his signature above rewritten is Genuine
Given under my hand & seal of office the 2 nd day of October 1857
Francis Gavitte Clerk

State of Kentucky Morgan County } set.
I David M. Cooper, an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid. Do certify, that on this the 2 nd day of October 1857. Personally appeared Thomas Howard, before me, and known to be the individual he represents himself to be, and acknowledged the signing, sealing, and delivering, the above Power of Attorney to be his own voluntary act and deed. I further certify that he is a Gentleman of truth and respectability in whose statements the fullest faith and credit should be placed. Given under my hand the day and year aforesaid David M. Cooper J.P.
State of Kentucky Morgan County } set.
I Francis Garrett Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid Do. certify that David M. Cooper. — is an Acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid. Duly Commissioned and sworn that his Commission was dated on the 26 th day of May 1857. and expires four years after date. and that his signature above written is genuine.
Given under my hand and seal of office this 2 nd day of October 1857 Francis Garrett M.

Know all men by these Presents, that I Thomas Howard who was a Soldier in the army of the Revolution Do by virtue of these — Presents, nominate, constitute, and appoint Isaac H. Holmes my true and Lawful Attorney for me and in my name, to prosecute my claim to a Pension or Pensions, due — under the Act of Congress of the 7 th of June 1832, given under my hand and seal on this the 2 nd day of October 1851
- In presence of — Thomas Howard his Ruben Howard clerk
his Thomas H Howard Mark

Feb 19. Pm at Moral J. M. Ev.
R. A. Mendelsohn A.R.
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Camm. P. M.
Washington D.C.
Hon. R. H. Menefee

Washington, Feb. 18, 1839.
Sir,
What is the state of the application of Thomas Howard of Morgan county, Kentucky? Wherein is the application or proof defective? — Does it appear that Robert Kunkel (who is on the pension roll) of Bath county, Kentucky, has suffered his pension to remain undrawn so long as to require it to be paid at the Treasury? What is the condition of his pension?
Is a Mr. Smothers a pensioner or applicant for a pension from Morgan county, Kentucky? What is the condition of his pension, or application? —
I regret being obliged to trouble you so much —
Very respectfully, your obed. servt.
R. H. Menefee.
J. L. Edwards Esq. Com. Ac.

Thomas Woodward
Act 7 June 1832
He was allowed a pension under the said act at the rate of $80. per Annum, but was suspended from the 4 th day of March 1835 in consequence of a letter from a "Vile Slanderer," D K Hains, whose representations were false - Maliciously false - which falsehood many years after said suspension, he himself confesses over his own signature in a letter which is now on file in the case of Edward Norton who was also a Pensioner at $80. per Annum, and who was likewise suspended as well as Basile Castle , Joseph Davis and others at the request of this Hains. Whether "this defamer" was actuated by the hope that the Government would reward him for his patriotic suggestions, or by that of inate Malice , is not for me to establish, it only being necessary to shew the "wrong done" the Soldiers by him , which he confesses himself in said letter .
Woodward was born and raised in one of the mountainous Counties of Virginia, Montgomery, where he continued to reside until he moved across the Virginia Line, into one of the most mountainous Counties of Kentucky, Floyd, where he has continued to live to this day; and from "which Mountains" he has probably never been since the Revolutionary War. He states his course of service fully and clearly, having entered it in 1778, in said County of Montgomery under Captain Jesse Evans. This same Captain resided himself in Montgomery Co Va during the Revolutionary War and

Continued there to live until 1815 when he moved to Walloway County Missouri, where he continued to live until 1843 the period of his death.
The distance between the residence of the Captain, and his Soldiers was probably not up than 1000 Miles - And probably too, both supposed each other dead, And yet it is gratifying to know that when they applied at Washington for their respec- tive pensions, each gave the same narrative of their course of service performed. Their service was bold, venturesome in the extreme - and more highly important too, for the independence of the Country, than any that was rendered during the whole war of the Revolution by any other body of Troops. It remained, for their Regiment, "The Illin- ois Regiment," to penetrate the Wilderness - encounter all the honors consequent upon British and Indian warfare combined - in order to the taking of their strongho- lds in that distant Country, Kaskaskia and Vincennes .
This Declaration,
A.
States
That he entered the service of the United States under Colonel John Montgomery, Captain Jesse Evans and Lieutenant Anthony Crockett, in Montgomery County Virginia, in June 1778 for 3 Years. From said County the Army went Long Isle of Walston and went down that River to the Tennessee River - then down the Tennessee to the Ohio - then down the Ohio to the Mississippi River - then up the Mississippi

Thomas Howard
Act 7 June 1832
He was allowed a pension under the said act at the rate of $80. per Annum, but was suspended from the 4 th day of March 1835 in consequence of a letter from a "Vile Slanderer," D K Harris, whose representations were false - Maliciously false - which falsehood many years after said suspension, he himself confesses over his own signature in a letter which is now on file in the case of Edward Norton who was also a Pensioner at $80. per Annum, and who was likewise suspended as well as Basic Castle , Joseph Davis and others at the request of this Harris. Whether "this defamer" was actuated by the hope that the Government would reward him for his patriotic suggestions, or by that of inate Malice , is not for me to establish, it only being necessary to shew the "wrong done" the soldiers by him, which he confesses himself in said letter.
Howard was born and raised in one of the mountainous Counties of Virginia, Montgomery, where he continued to reside until he moved across the Virginia line, into one of the most mountainous Counties of Kentucky, Floyd, where he has continued to live to this day; and from "which Mountains" he has probably never been since the Revolutionary War. He states his commission of service fully and clearly, having entered it in 1778, in said County of Montgomery under Captain Jesse Evans. This same Captain resided himself in Montgomery Co Va during the Revolutionary War and

No.
Stanley Howard, near Homer,
Ky.
July 29. 1848,
To the Conference of Ministers Washington D.C. P.S. etc

Franky Howard Thos Ky - Jan 29 th 48
Cole
To the Comptroller of Pensions Washington D.C.

State of Kentucky, 3 rd morgan county
This day personally appeared before me Archibald Prater a Justice of the peace in and for morgan county and authorized to administer oaths. Franky Howard aged 76 years who being duly qualified as her oath states that she has heretofore made an affidavit for a pension under the act of 29 July 1848 that she is still the widow of Thomas Howard deceased who was a revolutionary soldier & who was a pensioner of the United States that she is now as well as she was at 76 years of age that she has no record of her age she distinctly remembering that she was married in the fall of the year & that the search after she was married that she was fifteen years of age that she has no record of her marriage age and such, they stated from the best recollection she has - but she remembers distinctly her age at the time she was married that in giving that, she may not be entirely correct. She makes this statement as one additional declaration for the purpose of obtaining the benefits of the act of 29 July 1848 granting a pension to certain officers & soldiers of the revolutionary war - Franky her Howard widow
Known to before me by Franky Howard this 4 th day of April 1885 & I further certify that Franky Howard is the widow of Thomas Howard deceased & that I believe her of the age above stated & that she is worth of credit. A Prater J.P.M.
The pension agent will accept the testimony of the sum of West Liberty Ky who is authorized to receive my certificates in the subject of my claim to a pension A Prater Franky her Howard widow

State of Kentucky, Morgan County ss I J. G. Gannett Clerk of the Morgan County Court in and for the County & State aforesaid do certify that A. Prater whose name appears to the above caption is a duly elected Commissioned qualified and acting Justice of the peace in and for Morgan County in and by virtue of the acts of his predecessor & the District Attorney to be his in Green. Green never my hand and seal of office this 15 th day of May 1855 J. G. Gannett Clerk

State of Kentucky } Mayoffin County } Ser.
On this 8 th day of December 1871 before me a County Judge within and for said County and State personally came Joseph Montgomery and Benjamin Montgomery residents of said County who being by me duly sworn, depose and say, that they are and have been for at least Thirty Five years well acquainted with Mrs. Frances Howard who has made application to be placed on the Pension Rolls of the United States, that they were also acquainted with Thomas Howard her late Husband and Knew him for at least Sixteen years previous to his death, that the said Thomas Howard and Frances Howard to the personal Knowledge of deponents lived and cohabited together as Husband and wife and were so recognized and acknowledged for many years before the death of the Husband, and their marriage was never questioned to the knowledge of deponents that the said Thomas Howard died on or about the 27 th day of January 1853, as these deponents well know, having been present at his funeral, that the said Frances Howard has remained a widow ever since the death of her said Husband, within the personal Knowledge of deponents, deponents further say that they have no att, interest in this matter.
J. G. Layne
Joseph Montgomery Benjamin Montgomery

additional Evidence in claim for Pension of Frances Howard, Widow of Thomas Howard

Sworn to and subscribed before me, and I certify that I have no interest whatever in this matter, and I further certify that the foregoing affidavit was carefully read to and fully explained to said deponents before swearing to and signing the same, and that said deponents is personally known to me as being respectable and entitled to credit, given under my hand this 8 th day of December 1871.
S. W. McGuire S M C C
State of Kentucky } County of Magoffin } Sec.
I. Wallis Baley Clerk of the County Court in and for the County & State aforesaid do certify that S. W. McGuire is an acting County Judge duly elected and qualified, that the above is his genuine signature, I further certify that I have no interest in this matter, given under my hand & official seal this 11 th day of December 1871.
Wallis Baley C M C C

Gen. Howard
No. 3 Corps.
No. Howard
Penins. in the Revolution.
(Perry City Ky.)

28.999 (N. 4) Thomas Howard
To J. Declo Revolver Services of 3 Years - Proof of Service, culminating H.C. forwarded - for 1777 Pr. P 270 #80 (Perry County) Tenn.
H. C. Harris Pocahontasburg,
Hon. R. M. Johnson N. R.

Perry County Ky.
I James Howard an aged man aged eighty one years states that he knows of the service of Thomas Howard his brother during the Revolution, that he served three years as stated in his declaration and was discharged by his Capt. in Ky. and further that he is not aware of his not.
I certify that James Howard of is a credible witness and that his statement above is entitled to credit.
Given from under my hand this 27 day of December 1833.
State of Kentucky Andrew Willson I give
Perry County Court clerk's office set
I Igle Combs clerk of the Perry County Court, hereby certify that Andrew Willson is a justice of the Peace and that his signature to the foregoing certificate is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office this 28 th Decr 1833.
AT.
Igle Combs clerk of the court of Perry County

State of Kentucky §
Morgan County § 55 T
On this 21 st day of July 1845 personally appeared in open court before the court of Morgan now sitting Thomas Howard of the county of Morgan and State of Kentucky aged sixty five years who being first duly sworn according to law with an his oath makes 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 as far as he now recollects that he entered under Colonel John Montgomery Esq t Lieut. Genl. Anthony Brackett that on the day of June in the year 1778 he enlisted for three years in the county of Montgomery and State of Virginia the army all met or encamped at the Long Island of Holston and from there we were marched down Holston to the Tennessee river and down the Tennessee river to the Ohio & on to the Mississippi river thence up to the mouth of the Illinois river and up to the Wabash river we remained there for some time and after our stay there we were marched to Bend's on the Wabash river there we remained until the spring of 1779 - during which time we had several skirmishes or fights with the Indians and in the summer of 1779 we marched across to the falls of the Ohio where Genl. Clark's Regiment had assembled and was stationed here he remained until the next year until some time in the summer and then marched with the army to the Piqua plains where a battle took place between Genl. Clark & the Indians black regiment and the Kentucky forces entirely overcame the Indians and in the year 1780

the Indians attacked Boonsborough & had killed some several men killed one near Lexington and some on Licking river after the battle at Piqua plains. This officer with the greatest portion of the Troops went back to the falls and here they remained until in April 1781. That during the year 1778 we took an Indian town on the waters of the Sciawilla he does not at this time recollect the name of the town and after remaining at the falls until spring four companies marched up the Ohio River on the new Kentucky side to where Cincinnati now stands the Americans built two block houses on the Ohio side and repaired one during the battle at Piqua he states that Capt. Brockett rece- -ed several wounds from the Indians he will not swear positively as to dates but thinks and believes it was in June 1781 during the year 1780 he received his discharge in the year 1779 many difficulties took place between the Indians and the settlement of Kentucky and the Troops were often attacked when passing through the neighborhood of Harrodsburg and some of them killed. The Canadians French & Indians all combined to destroy the settlements in Kentucky after receiving his discharge for three years he returned with James Howard and some others of the army to the State of Virginia where he lived until he moved to Licking river where he now lives he knew some of the officers in the regular service Capt. Col. Brockett from Shenandoah County State of Virginia he came to the falls from Fort Pitt during the year 1779 or 1780 with a Regiment from Virginia he knew Col. Benj. Logan of Kentucky Col. Montgomery Col. Clark Major. Hugh Shelby of of Kentucky Col. Harrod Col. Preston Col. Burt he knew Col. Preston he states that he lost his discharge about many years back sixty or seventy years he does not know what became of it, but that he saw it

previous to its being misplaced from among his papers he hereby relinquishes any other claim to a pension but the present and states that his name is not on the Pension roll of the agency of any State or a pen- -sion he feels confident that by referring to the pay roll of the army that his name will there be found as he refers to his old declaration for a more full description of his services, which is on file in the war office - he states that he has no record or documentary evidence of his services and knows of no person now living by whom he can prove his services except his brother James Howard whose deposition is on file also in the war office which is referred to he states that he once saw a pension which was for some cause unknown to him suspended - That he knew a man by the name of John Tackett & John Fitzpatrick by whom he could have proved his services when deposition he took proving his services to get his claim registered which was rejected & his effects is on file also which is referred to he states that John Tackett moved to Indiana or some other of the Western States & is dead Fitzpatrick is also dead as he is informed & he knows of no other person by whom he could prove his services Sworn to & subscribed this day & year above mentioned
Thomas his mark Howard
We William Lykins a clergyman residing in the County of Morgan and State of Kentucky and James Hammond residing in the same hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Thomas Howard who has subscribed and sworn to the above Declaration that we believe him to be 95 years of age that he is respected and beloved in the neighbourhood where he resides to him being a soldier of the revolutionary war and that we concur in that opinion  William Lykins James Hammond  Subscribed & sworn to the day & year above said

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories presented by the war. department that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states and the court further certify that it appears to them that William Lykins who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman residing in the county of Morgan and that James H. Hamman is an able person and that their statements is entitled to credit
Marion Williams P.P.M.C.
James Hamman P.P.M.C.
J. R. Turner J.P.M.C.
David M. Cooper
State of Kentucky } Morgan County }
I John W. Haychiss Clerk of the Court of Morgan County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceeding of the said Court in the matter of the application of Thomas Howard for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 21 st day of July 1845
J. W. Haychiss clerk Morgan County Court

Adj. Evidence in
Pension Claims of
Frances Howard

Additional Evidence in Pension claim of Frances Howard widow of Thomas Howard
I. Abner Salyer is a resident of the County of Magoffin and State of Kentucky, after being duly sworn depose and say that my age is seventy one years, I further say that I have been well ac- quainted with the above named Frances - Howard for at least "Fifty Six"  Sixty years past and that I also was well acquainted with her husband Thomas Howard Dec d for about Forty "One"  Five years previous to his death, and that I have frequently heard it said that he was a revolutionary Soldier, and drew a Pension from the United States on account thereof, and that I reside as above stated and have no interest in this matter."
Attest
William Patrick A. H. Howard
Abner his Salyer mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me and I certify that I have no interest in this matter. I further certify that the above named Abner Salyer is personally known to me as being respectable and entitled to credit, and that the foregoing affidavit was carefully read to and fully explained to said affiant before swearing to and signing the same, given under my hand this 9 th day of December 1879 and that all interlineations and erasures was made before me before signing W. J. Sebastian J. P. M. &

State of Kentucky 3 ser County of Magoffin B
I. Wallis Bailey Clerk of the County Court in and for the County and State aforesaid do certify that W. S. Sebastian Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavit was made was at the time of making the same an acting Justice of the peace duly elected and qualified that his signature thereto attached is genuine. I further certify that I have no interest in this matter. given under my hand & official seal this 11 th of December 1871.
Wallis Bailey C.M.C.C.
Add. Evidence in
Pension claims of
Frances Howard

Tho. Howard No. 3 Dula Rev. Senica
3 yr. Senica
vs. Shah Note
Perry Chy. (Buy)

State of Kentucky Perry County set 3.
J. Andrew Wilson
a justice of the peace for said county do hereby declare my opinion after the investigation of the matter and after hearing the witnesses present before the War department, that the above named applicant was a soldier of the Revolutionary
War, and served as he states and further that it appears to him that William Leffler who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman residing in the county of Perry
State of Kentucky and that
James Howard who has also signed the same is a resident in Perry county, State of Kentucky and is a credible witness and that their statement is entitled to credit and that the said applicant cannot prove lovely infirmity against
State of Kentucky Andrew Wilson J.P. Perry County court clerk's office set
I the undersigned clerk of the Perry county court, hereby certify that Andrew Wilson is a justice of the peace, and that his signature to the foregoing certificate is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of my office hereunto this 28th Decr 1833 att.
Steph. Combs clerk of the court of Perry county

3 May 18
LA 187.
May 22. 40
Pension Office.
Th o Howard
Kentucky
Wallace
Washington City D.C.
4 of Mar. D. S. L.
W

West Liberty Ky May 5 th 1840
To the
Secretary of War, D. P. T., Washington City D.C.
Thos Howard Kentucky Mr. Allen
May 18 24187 May 22, 40 Pension Office

Morgan County Kentucky
May 4 th 1840
Secretary of War
Sir at the request of Thomas Howard
I beg leave to trespass upon you for a moment In the year 1834 there was a pension Certificate granted said Howard allowing him Eighty dollars per annum and in the year 1835 his pension was suspended he is unable to learn the cause he therefore requests you to give him such information on the subject as may be in your power in relation to his pension please direct your letter to me at West Liberty Morgan County Kentucky Your Compliance will greatly oblige yours in haste
Joseph Hannab
3

(N: 3.)
H. 42. M. D.
17 October 1835.
Pension Office
Thos Howard.
Jas Howard
Ky 220
25508
1.9

Prestonburg Ky 4th Oct
Inc
The secretary of war Washington City

Priestonburg Ky October 1 st 1835-
Yrs yours of august the 6 th and 29 th is all to hand enclosing the Statements of our bourn and Marshall my reason for not answering them before this time I have been absent from home I will when oppor- tunity admits return them back sworn to be as you request The frauds on your department are numerous and glaring such as an honest community is not willing to put up with without exposure I say to you there is so difficulty in detecting the wrong if a trial is made by legal authority
The secretary Yours D. K. Harris of War
PS I enclose the statement of our bourn
D K H

State of Kentucky } Morgan County } 25 th
On the 5 th day of April in the year of our Lord 1855 personally appeared before me Archibald Prater a Justice of the peace in and for the county of Morgan and State of Kentucky who is authorized to administer oaths. Ruben Arnett a resident of the county of Floyd & State of Kentucky who being duly qualified states that he is now 69 years of age that he is well acquainted with Franky Howard. That he has been acquainted with the said Franky Howard ever since he was a small boy that he has known her ever since his recollection that her maiden name was Franky Jackson that he was present when she was married to Thomas Howard that they were married in the county of Ripley and State of Virginia as well as adjacent near - some where about the year 1794 that she was quite young when she was married that she still remains the widow of Thomas Howard who was a revolutionary soldier and that he departed this life in the year 1855.
(x 69)
Reuben Arnett
Swore to & subscribed before me Ruben Arnett This note forward & I certify that the said Reuben Arnett is a credible person & is worth the amount of a hundred dollars in the matter
A. Prater some

State of Kentucky } ss Morgan County } J. F. Gannett
J. F. Gannett clerk of the Morgan County court in and for the County of State of Kentucky do hereby certify that A Proclamation issued by the Governor of the State of Kentucky to all the peace officers in the State of Kentucky of the peace in and for the County of Morgan State of Kentucky do hereby certify that the to all the peace officers in the State of Kentucky
Given under my hand & Seal of office this 3 rd day of May 1855
J. F. Gannett

State of Kentucky ss Morgan County ss
An this 5 th day of April 1855 person- ally appeared Michael Runner a resident of Morgan County aged 80 years of age who being first duly sworn by me, Richard Prater a Justice of the peace in and for Morgan County, duly authorized to administer oaths who states that he was present when Thomas Howard and Franky Howard (late Franky Jackson) was married that they were married in the county of Shelby & State of Virginia by a man by the name of Asa Asa who was married as well as this defendant remembering in the year 1794. That he has been acquainted with Franky Howard who was Franky Jackson since she was a small girl & that she is the identical Franky Howard who is the widow of Thomas Howard dec d who was a Revolutionary pensioner & that the said Thomas Howard has departed this life & that the said Franky Howard is still the widow of the said Thomas Howard & that she has not intermarried since his death - that the said Franky Howard was about in her 14 th year when she was married (*Franky Jackson) Michael Runner sworn to & subscribed this date above with further certify that the said Michael Runner is of the age above stated & that he is a man worth of credit - A Prater

No 1307
Franky Howard widow of Thomas Ky
Act July 29. 1848
Nov. 14, 1853. Apppt. of Franky Howard, widow of Thomas at New Orleans
Claim

Nov. 14, 1853.
Appl. of Franker Howard, widow of Thomas Morgan
Remained
Calo J. P.
Rev. J. Smith Nov 7 1853
Franker Howard, Morgan, Annsar The Department of the Interior Washington City D.C.

State of Kentucky } ss Morgan County }
This day personally before the Undersigned a Justice of the peace in and for the County of Morgan & State aforesaid Thomas B. Keaton a resident of Bloomington County of Morgan & made oath in due form of Law That he has been acquainted with Thomas Howard and Franky Howard over thirty years & that they lived together as man and wife up to the day of the said Thomas Howard's death & that Franky Howard is his widow & is still a widow & that she is the entitled person who is making application for a pension account of the same, of her deceased husband & was to & subscribed this 1 st day of October 1855
David M. Cooper J.P.M. Th. P. Keaton
State of Kentucky } ss Morgan County }
I F. Gwett clerk of the Morgan County Court do certify that David M. Cooper whose name appears in two places above is a duly elected Commissioner & qualified & acting Justice of the peace in & for said County & was such at the date of his certificate & the signature purporting to be his is genuine & that full faith and credit should be given to all his official acts
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office at West Liberty on the 5 th day of November 1855 F. Gwett Clerk

Declaration In order to obtain the benefit of the act of the State of Kentucky § 551 Morgan County §
On this 1 st day of October 1888. personally appeared before the undersigned Justice of the peace in and for the County of Morgan and State of Kentucky, Frank Howard a resident of Morgan in the County of Morgan and State of Kentucky age 71 yrs on March next who being first duly sworn according to Law, do hereby make the fol- -lowing declaration in order to obtain the benefit provisions made by the Law of the United States passed on the 21 st
That she is the widow of Thomas Howard was a revolutionary soldier of the United States. That she was married to the said Thomas Howard on the day of 1794 That her husband the aforesaid Thomas Howard died on the 27 th day of January 1888 - at his residence in Morgan County in consequence of Pleurisy and that she has remained a widow ever since that period as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed That she was married in the County of Washington in the State of Virginia & that she removed from there to the State of Kentucky & has remained & resided there ever since. Sworn to & subscribed on the day and year above written before me David M. Cooper - J. Frank Howard Justice of the peace

Com

Salyersville Ky. 4 th March 1872.
Hon. J. H. Baker Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C. Sir.
In December last I directed and mailed to you Declaration of Frances Howard Widow of Thomas Howard Dec d . who was a revolutionary Soldier in Capt. Evans company and Col. Montgomery's Regt. of V.A. militia. I have not heard from the said Claim since I mailed it.
Please excuse me for asking you if said Declaration has been received at your office
Respectfully Your abt. servt. A. P. Cooper

Phone report from General Acct. Office June 25, 1932:
Thomas Howard died January 27, 1853 and accrued pension paid to his widow Franky Howard.

Wallins Creek, Ky
Box 47
Mr. H D Hiller, Veterans Administration, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Please give me all the information you can which is contained in your records about the following Revolutionary soldiers:
✓ Settled in Perry Co, Ky and received pension while residing there. James Howard , private Va line placed on pension roll 1-20-1834 pension began 3-4-1831 ✓ Thomas Howard, private, Va line placed on roll 1-20-1834 pension began 3-4-31
Yours very truly,
Signature? Mrs. Lucinda Howard Walker,
Box 47
Wallins Creek, Ky.