Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 8212, Robert Grant, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Grant, Robert
H 8212
Susannah
B.L.Wt. 36751-160-55
CONTENTS

12. 127 Virginia
Robert Grant
resided in the State of Va.
who was a M c — in the — commanded by Captain — of the Reg t commanded by Richardson in the Va line 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, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 st day of April 1833 and sent to John Thompson Jr: Amherst Va
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 40 — Semi-ann. allowance ending 1 st Sept r — 10 — 50 —
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nathan Rice Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 6 Page 9-

Restoration 56/11
Virginia Richmond Suzannah Grant widow of Va Robert Grant who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 dollars cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853. 4 th Sept 1860
Certificate of Pension issued 27 th day of June 1860 and sent to 6 W Statham Synchburg Va
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 153 Vol. 26

228. 680. Abt of Mrs B
Dec 20. 1855.
Susanna Grant widow of Robert Grant. Sec. Rev. Pen. Va. Phil. Susanna and Robert Grant. Pen. Alex. Shetler Mary Wm.
Rev. Pension 20 per annum
July 55 - 59
AD: Neola, Aug: 7/56
BT/DR
Chas. W. Statham Lynchburg Va
Rev. Pen.
Vol. G. 136. D

9775
Robert Grant
Declaration for a Pension

Virginia Amherst County to wit.
On this 22 nd day of August 1832 personally appeared in open Court before Ambrus Prucker, Henry L. Davies, Zachariah D. Tinsley and William Sillard the Court of said County of Amherst now sitting Robert Grant a resident of said County aged seventy one 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 the 7 th June 1832.
That he entered the service in the Revolutionary War as a drafted Militiaman, and served three tours of service of two months each, making in all six months service, over and above the time of marching into and returning from service, as nearly as he can now remember as follows viz. about the year 1779 or 80 he was drafted by a requisition made upon Fluvanna County in this State (his then place of residence) and marched from that County under the command of Capt. Len. Thompson and Lieutenant Hy. Martin, the company was marched to Cabin point and placed under the command of Col. Richardson where he served two months, when his company was discharged and he returned home. Again about the year 1780 or 81 he was called into service from the same County and marched under the command of Capt. Anthony Haden and Daniel Lightfoot his Lieutenant, and was again attached to the Regiment of Col. Richardson the Regiment were constantly engaged in watching in the Counties of Hanover Orange and other places in Eastern Virginia, this was at the period of time when the enemy reached the point fork of the James and Rivanna Rivers in Fluvanna County, and when Tarleton and his corps went to Charlottesville, where the legislature of Virginia was then sitting, and having performed this second tour, he was discharged and returned to his family in the County of Fluvanna aforesaid. That again in the year 1782 he thinks he was called a third time under a requisition upon his County and marched under the command of Capt. Richard Nappier, Lieut. King, Lieut. and James Cole Ensign to the siege of York Town in this State, and were stationed on the Gloucester side of the River under the command of Major Campbell and Col. Taylor, where he remained in active service watching the enemy and preventing their crossing over, and escaping from the siege. The French fleet were then lying off the Town in York River, and the main American Army investing York Town on the land side, he continued and served out his time of service and was discharged with his company and returned home shortly before the surrender of the Enemy which terminated

The war his companies were always required to serve their tour of two months after joining their regiments making no allowance for going into or returning from service. The companies were always discharged by the immediate company officers, and received no individual or written discharge as he verily believes. He at one time received a certificate of pay which he delivered up to his Father, they being received in payment of taxes at some small amount, not now recollected, he never received a cent of pay himself. Alexander Logan of this County served the last tour with him, from the same County, and in the same company. He knows of no person living in this part of the Country at this time by whom he can prove his two first tours of service but he certainly served six months as before stated. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State whatever
Robert Grant
Sworn and subscribed to in open Court the day and year aforesaid
Alexander Logan personally appeared in open Court and made oath that he and Robert Grant the person named in the foregoing declaration during the Revolutionary war lived in Fluvanna County in this State, and that they served the tour to York Town together of two months, and from his own knowledge and from report he verily believes he served as at least six months in the Revolutionary war
Alexander Logan
Thomas Coleman, Littleberry Coleman and Daniel F Christian all testified in open Court and made oath that they have severally known Robert Grant who has sworn to this declaration at or for a long time past. The said Daniel F Christian for about thirty years. The said T & L Coleman for ten or twelve years. That they believe him to be upwards of seventy years old, that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that they concur in that opinion
Thomas Coleman Little B Coleman Daniel F Christian

And the Court hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary Soldier and served as he states. And the Court further certifies that Alexander Logan, Thomas Coleman, Littlebury Coleman and Danice F. Christian who have signed the foregoing certificates are residents of the County of Amherst and credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
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I Robert Tinsley Clerk of the Court of Amherst County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Robert Grant for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this twenty ninth day of August One thousand Eight hundred and thirty two and in the fifty seventh year of the Commonwealth.
Robert Tinsley

Declaration
Susanna Grant widow of Robert Grant, dec. for
Bounty Land.
228.680.
Under act of March 3, 1855
Special Revolutionary claim
Chas. W. Statham Attorney for claimant, Synckburg, Virginia.

State of Virginia } County of Amherst }
On this Eighth day of December in the year 1855, personally appeared before me, a justice of the Peace within and for the county and State aforesaid, Mrs Susanna Grant , aged seventy seven years, a resident of Amherst county, in the State of Virginia, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Robert Grant, deceased, who was a private in the Revolutionary War, of the Virginia Militia; and for her husband's name and service of her said husband she refers to the declaration and evidence filed by him to procure a pension, which he was in regularly in receipt annually until his death, amounting to twenty dollars annually. She also refers to her declaration and evidence under act of Feb 3, 1853, for a pension.
She further states that she was married to the said Robert Grant in Albemarle Amherst county, Virginia, on the Twelfth day of October 1801, by one
Parson Shepherd a minister of the Gospel and that her name before her said marriage was Susanna Melton; that her said husband died in Amherst county, Virginia, on the 20th day of July, 1838, and that she is now a widow.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty

land to which she may be entitled, under the act approved March 3, 1855. That she has never applied for nor received any bounty land warrant, under this or any other act of Congress.
That she hereby appoints Charles W. Statham, of Lynchburg, Virginia, her attorney, to prosecute this claim for bounty land.
Susanna Grant (Seal)
Nicholas H. Gilbert & John Rowsey -
We, James H. Grant and Patrick H. Grant residents of Amherst county, in the State of Virginia, upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Susanna Grant in our presence; and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be.
And furthermore, that we are neighbors and are well acquainted with Mrs. Susanna Grant, widow of Robert Grant, deceased, and with him in his life time; that the said Robert Grant was in receipt of a pension annually as a soldier of the Revolutionary War; that they lived together as man and wife from our earliest recollection, and raised a large family of children, who are recognized as such, and never heard it questioned or denied by any one that they were not legally married; that the said Robert Grant died in

Amherst county, Virginia, on the 20 th day of July, 1838, and that Susanna Grant is his widow, and that she is now alive and a widow, never having married since his death. That we are in no wise interested in this claim.
Nicholas H. Gilbert
John Rowsey
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
Zach D. Tinsley J.P.
The change of "Amherst" to "Albemarle" and the word "twentieth" in the foregoing declaration and the insertion of the names of Nicholas H. Gilbert and John Rowsey, in the foregoing affidavit, done in my presence.
Zach D. Tinsley J.P.
State of Virginia
Amherst County, 3 rd S ss I Samuel M. Garland clerk of Amherst county court in the State aforesaid do certify that Zach D. Tinsley, whose genuine signature is attached to the foregoing certificate was then and is now an acting Justice of the peace for said county, duly commissioned and qualified as such.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court this 19 th day of December 1838 and in the 80 th year of the commonwealth.
Sam m M c Garland

Declaration
Susanna Grant widow of Robert Grant, dec for
Revolutionary Pension
= under act of Feb. 3, 1853. =
aff t of James & Patrick H. Grant and sister -
S C of last year
Chas. S. Statham Attorney for claimant Lynchburg Virginia

State of Virginia
County of Amherst
On this 8 th day of December in the year 1855, personally appeared before me a justice of the Peace within and for the county and State aforesaid, Mrs. Susanna Grant , aged forty  77 seven years, a resident of Amherst county in the State of Virginia, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed on the 3 d day of February, 1853, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war; that she is the widow of Robert Grant, deceased, who was a private in Revolutionary army and served in the Virginia Militia, and for proof of service, &c., she refers to the declaration and evidence filed by him for a pension, for which he received a certificate of pension for twenty dollars per annum, which certificate has been lost or mislaid and cannot be found, and that he collected said pension until within a short time of his death.
She further declares that she was married to the said Robert Grant, on the Tuesday day of October — eighteen hundred and one; that her said husband died on the 20 th day of July, 1838; that she was not married to him prior to the second of January, eighteen hundred, but at the time above stated. She further de-

clares that she is now a widow She hereby appoints Charles W. Statham of Lynchburg, Virginia, to prose- cute this claim, and receive her certifi- cate of pension.
Teste
Susanna Grant (Eseu)
James Grant Patrick H. Grant
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, before me. Then I hereby certify that I know Susanna Grant well, and that she is the widow of Robert Grant, die; a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States, and that I have no interest in this claim. And further certify that from old age and infirmity she is unable to attend in open court.
Leah D. Tinsley J. P.

State of Virginia County of Amherst }
Before me Zack D'Ansley — a Justice of the Peace within and for the county and State aforesaid, on this eighth day of December 1855, personally appeared James Grant — and Patrick H Grant of Amherst county, Virginia, of lawful age, to me well known to be persons of veracity, and whose testimony is entitled to full faith and credit, who having been duly sworn according to law, depose as follows:
That they are neighbors, and are well acquainted with Susanna Grant, widow of Robert Grant, deceased, and with her husband in his life time; that they lived together as man and wife from the first of their recollection until his death, and raised a large family of children, who are recognized as such, and that they never heard it questioned or denied by anyone that they were legally married; that the said Robert Grant, her husband, was in receipt of a pension as a Revolutionary soldier, for twenty dollars per annum, and that they have seen the certificate of pension; that the said Robert Grant died in Amherst county, Virginia on the 20th day of July, 1838, and that Susanna Grant is his widow, not having been married since his death. That they are in no wise interested in this claim for a pension for Susanna

Grant, indorse of Robert Grant, dec.
James Grant Exec d Patrick St. Grant Exec d
I swear to and subscribe before me on the day and year above written and I have no interest in this claim
Zach D'Armsley J.P.
The words seventy-seven and twentieth inserted in the foregoing declaration by me before signing
Zach D'Armsley J.P.

State of Virginia Amherst County 3 55 I Samuel M Garland Clerk of Amherst County Court in the State aforesaid do certify that Zachariah Tinsley whose genuine signature are attached to the foregoing certificates was then and is now an acting Justice of the peace for said County duly commissioned and qualified as such. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court this 17 th day of December 1855 and in the 80 th year of the Commonwealth Sam M Garland

Susannah Grant for pension
Under act of Feb 3, 1853
To be placed with application for a pension
C. S. Statham Agent for claimant Sneakers, Va.

Amherst County Court Clerks Office
February 11 th 1856
I Sam l M c Garland Clerk of Amherst County Court in the State of Virginia certify that it appears from a return of marriages celebrated by John Shepherd in the County of Amherst, now filed in this Office, that Robert Grant was married to Susanna Milton on the fourteenth (14 th ) day of October Eighteen hundred & one (1801)
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court this 11 th of February 1856 & 80 th year of the Commonwealth Sam l M c Garland

Robert Grant 7 a
Admiral Grant p 61 m. p.m. 1780 at Richmond. 7 a
John Thompson at Richmond 7 a

BRIEF in the case of Robert Grant County of Amherst in the State of Pa (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Open Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 71 years  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     In 1779 or 1780 2 Private Genl Thompson Coll' Bichardson   1780. or 1781 2 " Genl M'adams Col' Bichardson   1782 2 " Genl M'offat Col' Taylor   C 5  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? None  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Flannan Co. Va  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? By a living witness  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Richard Cutts Examining Clerk.

October 10, 1933
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Robert Grant, W.8212 BA-J/MCS Qu
Mr. Bertram Chesterman The Morris Plan Bank of Washington 1408 H Street, Northwest Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your request for information in regard to James Cole who served as ensign of Virginia troops during the Revolution.
Revolutionary War data furnished by this office are obtained from claims for pension and bounty land made to the United States on account of service rendered during that war.
A search of the Revolutionary War records fails to show that such claims were made on account of the service of any James Cole (searched under all spellings) who served with Virginia troops.
When Robert Grant made application for pension on August 22, 1832, before the court in Amherst County, Virginia, he made the following statement as shown by the papers in his pension claim, W. 8212: "He was called a third time under a requisition upon his county (Fluvanna) and marched under the command of Captain Richard Happer, Zack. King, Lieutenant, and James Cole, ensign, to the siege of Yorktown in this state, and was stationed on the Gloucester side of the river under the command of Major Campbell and Colonel Taylor, where he remained in active service watching the enemy and preventing their crossing over and escaping from the siege". No further reference is made to Ensign James Cole in the papers of said pension claim.
It is regretted that this office is unable to furnish further information in regard to this soldier.
No charge is made.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

3: AMI? June, 20 66.
5671 Virginia Richmond Susannah Grant, widow of Robert
who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private ,
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 dollars cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 26 th day of February 1856. and sent to
Charles W. Statham Lynchburg Va.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 124. Vol. H.
228680

3 a Auditor's Office Feb. 7 22 d 1834.
Sir,
Robert Grant by act 1832 at $2000 per annum has been paid to 4 March 1838. No evidence of death on file in this office.
Very Respectfully Your obt. serv t
Robt. Manning
Auditor
J. M c Intosh Esq r Comm r of Pensions.
Pension Office, Feb y 21. 1856.
The Third Auditor will please certify the date of death of within named pensioner
Very respectfully
J. Cole
W m Commissioner
End.

Susannah Grant widow of Robert - Amherst Co - Virginia
Adm l . Act. Feby 3, 1853. at rate of $20 per annum commencing at date of said act.
Husband private Infants 6. months.
Pay widow
Certificate to
Chas. B. Statham, Lynchburg, Virginia

1408 H STREET NORTHWEST WASHINGTON, D. C.
THE MORRIS PLAN BANK OF WASHINGTON
UNDER SUPERVISION OF UNITED STATES TREASURY
WASHINGTON, D. C.
October 5, 1933.
BERTRAM CHESTERMAN PRESIDENT
Pension Bureau, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
I am interested in finding out something about a James Cole, whose command was stationed on the Gloucester side of the York river, at the Siege of Yorktown, under Col. Taylor and Maj. Campbell when Cornwallis surrendered in 1781.
The evidence that Ensign James Cole was at Yorktown is contained in McAllister's Virginia Militia in the Revolutionary War, in the shape of an affidavit made by one Robert Grant. This affidavit was made in Amherst County in 1832 by the said Robert Grant, and contained the statement that he, Robert Grant "served three tours of two months each as drafted militiaman" and that he marched from Fluvanna in 1780 and that on his third tour he served under Capt. Richard Napper, Lt. Zachariah King, and Ensign James Cole .
If you can give me any information relative to Ensign James Cole I will appreciate it. If there is any cost in connection therewith and you will send me a bill for same I will be glad to send you a check.
James Cole came from Fluvanna or possibly from Albermarle. A James Cole was appointed by the Governor of Virginia as Captain of Virginia Militia in 1784. I have a copy of this order of the Governor but cannot at the moment lay my hands on it. It is possible that this is the same James Cole who was an Ensign at the Battle of Yorktown.
Yours truly,
(Bertram Chesterman)
BC M

Payment to be made at
Richmond
by
W. E. Newman, Esq.
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
Virginia
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 3d, 1853, Page 124 Vol. 4
D. G. May Clerk.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that, in conformity with the 2d section of the act of February 3, 1853.
Susannah Grant, widow of Robert Grant, who was a Private, _____ in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the Pension List, at the rate of Twenty, _____ dollars and _____ cents per annum, commencing on the 3d of February, 1853, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the Department of the Interior, this twenty sixth day of February one thousand eight hundred and fifty three.
Howell Land
Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and countersigned.
Simont
Commissioner of Pensions.

Declaration of Mrs Susannah Grant Revolutionary widow for Renewal of Pension
Chas S. Latham Agent for claimant Lynchburg, Va

State of Virginia
County of Amherst
On this eighth day of June one thousand eight hundred and sixty six, personally appeared before me, James M. Millner, a Justice of the Peace of the County Court of Amherst County, State of Virginia, which is a Court of Record, Mrs. Susannah Grant, aged about eighty-seven years, a resident of Amherst, in the State of Virginia, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the identical Susannah Grant, who was a pensioner on the pension roll of the agency at Richmond, Virginia, and whose pension certificate is herewith returned. It is dated 26th Feb. 1886 and signed R. H. Millner, Comr. That she has resided since the first day of January, 1861, as follows: In Amherst County, State of Virginia, which has been her residence for forty-five years; That during this period, that is since the 1st of January, 1861, her means of subsistence have been a small income from a little piece of land and the kindness and liberality of her relatives and friends, and that she has not borne arms against the government of the United States, or in any manner encouraged the rebels or manifested a sympathy with their cause; and that she was last paid her pension on the 4th day of September, 1860.
This application is made for the purpose of securing a restoration of her name to the pension rolls, and of obtaining a new pension certificate, such as she may be entitled to under existing laws, (reference being made to the act

evidence heretofore filed in the Pension Office to substantiate her original claim. Charles W. Statham is appointed My Attorney. Witness my hand and seal, the 8th day of June, 1866.
Susannah for Grant her mark
I sworn to and subscribed before me, this 8th day of June, 1866; and I hereby certify that I have no interest direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim; and I further certify that the contents of the foregoing paper were read to Mrs. Grant before she made her mark and contents explained. And I further certify that Mrs. Susannah Grant on account of old age and physical disability is unable to go to the Court house to make the declaration before the Clerk. It would endanger her life to do so.
James M. Micensus J.P.
Also personally appeared Robert D. Grant and Polly Grant, residents of Amherst county and state of Virginia, of lawful age, persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who being by me duly sworn, say that they were present and saw Mrs. Susannah Grant sign her name to the foregoing declaration, and by making her mark and they further swear that they now have reason to believe from the appearance of the applicant and their acquaintance with her, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be; and they further swear that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim. And further than that they are neighbors of Mrs. Susannah Grant and have been for a great many years; that they know her as the widow of Robert Grant, dec. a Revolu-

9 June, 1866, and I hereby
James M. Miller
J.P.
Oath!
I, I asannah Grant do solemnly swear in the presence of Almighty God, that I will henceforth faithfully support, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Union of the States thereunder, and that I will, in like manner, obey by and faithfully support all laws and proclamations which have been made during the existing rebellion with reference to the emancipation of slaves: So help me God.
I asannah to Grant mark
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 8th day of June, 1866
James M. Miller
J.P.

State of Virginia, } Amherst County. } ss.
Leo Daniel Jr
I, Samuel M. Gurland , Clerk of the County Court of Amherst County, in the State of Virginia, do certify that James M Millner who has given the foregoing certificates, on the sheet hereto attached, was at the date thereof an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified; that said certificates are complete according to the laws of said State, and the signature thereto is in the proper, genuine hand-writing of the said Justice.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court, in Office, this 12 th day of June 1866, in the 90 th year of the Commonwealth.
Leo Daniel Jr Clerk.

Isabella Grant Robert Dugald
FREE
son. J. Munro Comr of Union, Washington D.C.

FREE
Hon. J. Monroe Chair of Pensions Washington D.C.
Inverness, Brant

1933 Oct. 10 Mr. Berlin Chestnut inf. of the reference found in this cl., to Ensign Jas. Cole M.A.S.
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 8212
Susannah Grant Wid
Robert Grant Print Rev War
Act: July 30  1855
Index:—Vol. 28 , Page 287
[Arrangement of 1870.]

No 6164
Susannah Grant, widow of Robert. Virginia
Lt. C. W. Statham, Dec 26/33.
Act February 3. 1853.

Lynchburg, Va
June 16. '66
Hon J. H. Barrett
Com'r of Pensions:
Dear Sir - I enclose ap- plication of Susannah Groat Revolutionary widow for renew- al of Pension
This application together with with another I send of Milly Davis under another envelope, are the only two cases I know of in this section of Virginia not already granted.
Yours most obedt servt
Chas. S. Tatham

36.757
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Ms. Ams

Brief in the Case of
Susannah Grant, wid: of Robert For restoration
Rich 567
Amherst County and State of Virginia.
Act 3 d Feb y 1853, the 2 d Sect n .
CLAIM FOR NEW PENSION CERTIFICATE,
PROOF EXHIBITED,
Claimant was pensioned on the Vap s roll, at the rate of $20. per Month.
Widowhood, identity and loyalty is shown by two Affidavit Witnesses, and the Surrender of her Original Cert: of pension.
The H rs Auditor reports her pension last paid Sept: 4 th 1860.
Claim is allowed at the rate of $20. per An m ; Commencing September 4 th 1860. and to continue during widowhood.
June 27 th 1866,
Name and residence of Agent.
Chas. M. Hatton Esq.
Synch h burgh, Miss.
B. W. H. No. Examining Clerk.

Lynchburg, Va., Dec. 1855. Hon. J. Mifflin, Com'r of Pensions.
Sir - I enclose the Declaration and Evidence of Susanna Grant, widow of Robert Grant dec. for a pension as a Revolu- tionary widow.
Please acknowledge its reception, and act upon it, in its course.
Yours, &
Chas. Statham

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of
Robert Grant Gooch and 6 th  Da which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes V. Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? no
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? no
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?
XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? yes
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses?
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? yes
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? yes
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? yes
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
† QUERE XIV.  Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
‡ QUERE XVI.  Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
¶ In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

Brief in the case of Sarah Grant, widow of Robert Grant, Amherst County and State of Virginia act February 3. 1853.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Claimant's husband was a pensioner under act of June 7. 1832, at $20 per annum, and paid to the 4 th March 1838, as per 3 d Auditor's Certificate - He died July 20, 1838, as proved, by parol.
Marriage, (October 4. 1801.) shown by Certificate of County Court Clerk. (If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Identity of claimant as the widow of the above named pensioner, and her present widowhood proved by Patrick H. and James Grant, credible witnesses -
Affirmans accordingly.
Chas. W. Statham Esq. Lynchburg Name and residence of Agent Virginia
R. D. D. Examining Clerk.

Treasury Department,
Third Auditor's Office,
June 22 d 1866.
Sir,
In reply to your inquiry of the 20 th inst. I have to inform you that the pension of Mrs Susannah Grant (on the Richmond V s roll, under 2 d sec. of act 3 d Feby '53) appears by the books of this Office to have been last paid to 4 th Sept 1860.
Very Respectfully John Wilson auditor
Hon Jos. H. Barrett Comr of Pensions
2376.
A. R. R.

Lynchburg, Va., Feb 14 56 Hon J. Minot, Com'r of Pensions:
Sir - I received a letter signed R. McRae, asking a copy of the marriage, properly certified by the Clerk, before the Pension of Susannah Grant, widow of Robert Grant, deceased, for a pension under act of Feb. 3, 1853.
I enclose the marriage as directed. I should have done so before, but she stated that she was married in Albemarle county, Va. when it was Amherst, an adjoining county, and about the time the county was divided in forming Nelson county.
Please send on the certificate of Pension as soon as you can
Yours, &c
C. S. Staughton

228.680.

Synephung No. Dec. 18, '55 Hon. J. Minot, Com'r of Pensions.
Sir - I enclose a Declaration for bounty land, under act of March 3, 1855, of Susanna Grant, re widow of Ro- bert Grant, dec. as a Revolu- tionary widow.
Please act upon the case as soon as you can, and send warrant.
Yours, & Chas. Tutham