Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 8956, Benjamin Hudson, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Wa.
Hudson, Benjamin Jemima
W 8956
CONTENTS

Kentucky 9397
Jemima Hudson, del. Let. Allen A. Burton widow of Benjamin Hudson who was a private in the Revolution
May 7. 1855
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 26 Dollars 88, Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843. Sent 4 th January 1845
Certificate of Pension issued the 31 st day of March 1855. and sent to
L. B. Page Present.
[Acts of March 3, 1843, and June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book a Vol. 2. Page 181.

Kentucky 33 296
Benjamin Hudson dec d dec d
of _____ in the State of _____ who was a private in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by _____ in the Revolution time for 8 months & 2 days. Vol.
Inscribed on the Roll of Louisville at the rate of 26. Dollars 88. Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. and 1 st October 1832.
Certificate of Pension issued the 31 st day of March 1855. and sent to
to the 4th of S. B. True Semi-ant. allowance ending present.
{ Revolutionary Claim. Ad. June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by _____ Clerk. Book C. Vol. 7. Page 24

In the name of God Amen. I Benjamin Hudson of Garrard County and State of Kentucky, calling to mind the uncertainty of life: I resign my body to the grave and my soul to God who gave it: I make this my last will and testament.
I will in the first place that all my just debts be paid, and then I give and bequeath all my real and personal Estate, to my beloved wife Jemima during her lifetime or widowhood: after her decease I will that my Estate be equally divided amongst our children, Susannah, Betsy, William, Frances, Sarah, Peggy; John's two children to have one share equal to one of my own children: their names are Thomas & John; David, Jesse, Joshua, Dina & Morgan.
I will that Morgan my son execute this my last will and testament.
In testimony whereof I set my hand and seal this 24 th day of September 1832
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Benjamin Hudson (Seal)
John H Eason
John Hutcheson
Beverly Brown
State of Kentucky Garrard County
I James B Setchell Clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid, do certify that the foregoing last will and testament of Benjamin Hudson was produced to Court at the Oct County Court 1832, and proven by the Oaths of John Hutcheson & Jno H Eason two subscribing witnesses thereto, and ordered to be recorded, and the same is done accordingly
List
Jas B Setchell Clerk

State of Kentucky Garrard County } Set October County Court 1832
At a County Court held for the County of Garrard at the Court House in the town of Lancaster on Monday the 13 th day of October 1832
Present Moses M Grant W m Wheeler W m Lusk Isaac Marksbury Thomas Kennedy Kenneth McKee Dania Reynolds Hugh W. McKee Will Woods Daniel O'Brannon Isaac M. Myers Esq.
On an Instrument of writing purporting to be the last will and testa- admitting} ment of Benjamin Hudson dec d , was this day produced to Court which B. Hudson was proved by the oaths of John Hutchinson and John H. Eason Will t. } two subscribing Witnesses thereto, and the same is ordered to be Record } recorded
State of Kentucky Garrard County } Set December County Court 1832
At a County Court held for the County of Garrard at the Court House in the town of Lancaster on Monday the 17 th day of December 1832
Present.
James McKee Daniel O'Brannon Thomas Kennedy Dania Reynolds

William Luck & Hugh W. McKee Esqrs
Administration with the will annexed of the Estate of Benjamin Hudson dec d , is granted to Isaac Philips, and Jesse Ganties. the Widow having relinquished her rights, and the Exec r , named in the will refusing to take upon himself the Execution thereof: Whereupon they took the Oath required by law, and with Robert Burnside and Charles Talbot their securities executed an act d bond in the penalty of $6000 conditioned as the law directs
Know all Men by these presents: That we Isaac Philips, and Jesse Ganties, Robert Burnside and Charles Talbot, as sureties to pay the Commonwealth of Kentucky the sum of $6000. current money, the payment of which well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, & jointly severally and firmly by these presents: sealed and dated this 17 th day of Decr. 1832.
The condition of the above obligation is, that if the said Philips & Ganties, Administrators with the will annexed of the goods, chattles and credits of said Hudson deceased do make a true and perfect inventory of all and singular the goods, chattles, and credits of the said deceased, which have or shall come to the hands, possession or knowledge of the said Philips & Ganties, or into the hands, or possession of any other person or persons for them, and the same so made do exhibit into the County Court of Garrard when they shall be thereto required by the said Court and such goods, chattles and credits as well and truly administer according to law and further do make a just and true account of their actings and arings therein and thereto required by the said Court, and all the rest of said goods, chattles and credits which shall be found remaining upon the account of the said Administrators, the same being first examined and allowed by the Justices of the said Court for the time being, shall deliver and pay unto such persons respectively as are entitled to the same by law. Then this obligation to be void

else to remain in full force
Witness James H. Fletcher
Isaac Philips (Seal) Jesse Gantio (Seal) C. H. Talbot (Seal) Robert Burnside (Seal)
State of Kentucky Garrard County 3d Ser
I William B. Mason Clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid do certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the last will and testament of Benjamin Hudson and the order admitting said will to record. the order appointing Administrators with the will annexed upon said Hudson's Estate & the Bond executed by said Administrators, from the records of my office.
And I further certify that said Administrators are still living and have not been removed or superseded from office.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Garrard County Court at office in Lancaster this 26 th day of January 1854
William B. Mason Clerk By James S. Anderson D.B.

No 1128.
July 28 1832 Benjamin Hudson's declaration for a pension.
Kentucky Pension Office Ex d by T. M c Laugh susp d .

State of Kentucky ss County of Garrard
Be it known that before me the undersigned Presiding Judge of the Garrard County Court duly author- ized to administer Oaths within and for the County aforesaid personally appeared Depe Gantis administrator with the will annexed of Benjamin Hudson dec d and Morgan Hudson administrator of Jerimiah Hudson dec d and made Oath in due form of law that the said Depe Gantis is the surviving ad- ministrator with the will annexed of the identical Benjamin Hudson who was entitled to draw a pension under the act of Congress of at the rate of $ per annum on account of the Revolutionary services of said Benjamin Hudson a United States soldier of the Virginia Continental line under Capt. Thomas Waggoner, Maj. Richard Ganey and Genl. Baron Steuben and others - That the said Benjamin Hudson died in Garrard County in the State of Kentucky on or about the 15 th day of October in the year 1832. That he left a widow Jerimiah Hudson surviving him who died in Garrard County in the State of Kentucky on or about the 4 th day of January 1848. They knew the said Benjamin and Jerimiah Hudson died in the months and in the years above named and they have no doubt but they died on the days named. The said Depe Gantis and Isaac Philips who is dead, were duly appointed administrators with the will annexed of said Benjamin Hudson on the 17 th day of December 1832 and the said Gantis is still acting as such and the said Morgan Hudson was on the 20 th day of January, 1848 duly appointed administrator of the said
Filed Aug 29 th Oct 1854 by J. P. [?] Agent with Oath

Jerimiah Hudson and is still acting as such. That the said Benjamin and Jerimiah Hudson were married as they believe in the year 1785 at least as early as that year - and that there now survive the following named legitimate children born unto the said Benjamin Hudson and Jerimiah Hudson viz: Susannah Richardson, Elizabeth Anthony, William Hudson, Fanny Park, Peggy Gager, David Hudson, Ipe B. Hudson, Joshua Hudson, Adeney, Barnes and Morgan Hudson and that they are the only children now surviving. They make this Affidavit for the purpose of obtaining the Pension and arrears of Pension to which the said Benjamin Hudson was entitled in his lifetime and also to obtain the pension and arrears of Pension to which the said Jerimiah Hudson was entitled in her lifetime on account of the Military Services of her said husband under the act of Congress passed 4 July, 1836 and the several amendments thereto and any other act under which she was entitled. - J. G. Gentry
Witness Thos McQuerry Humphrey Arnold
Morgan Hudson
Sworn to and subscribed before me by Ipe Gentry and Morgan Hudson on the 9th day of October 1854 and I certify that they are credible persons and that I have no interest in the claims of said Benjamin or Jerimiah Hudson and am not concerned in their preparation or presentation and am not counsel or attorney for said Ipe Gentry or Morgan Hudson.
James Patterson Presiding Judge Gen. Court

State of Kentucky § Garrard County § ss.
On this the ninth day of October 1854 personally appeared before the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State above named duly authorized by law to administer Oaths in and for the County aforesaid Humphrey Arnold Bayler Jennings and Abraham Adams and made Oath in due form of law that they were personally acquainted with Benjamin Hudson deceased Revolutionary soldier formerly of Virginia and late of Garrard County in the State of Kentucky - That he was at the time of his death a resident of Garrard County in the State of Kentucky; that he died on or about the first day of October 1832 and that there now survives the following named children born unto said Benjamin Hudson and his deceased widow Sermina Hudson with whom they were personally acquainted and was ever believed and regarded as his lawful wife and widow viz: Susannah Richardson, Elizabeth Anthony, William Hudson, Fanny Porter, Peggy Gage, David Hudson, Lepe B. Hudson, Joshua Hudson, Adney Barnes and Morgan Hudson. That these are the only surviving children that they were ever reputed and believed the legitimate children of said Benjamin and Sermina Hudson. - That from their knowledge of the age of their oldest child they must have been married as early as the year 1785 - and the said Benjamin Hudson died in Garrard County in the State of Kentucky on or about the first day of October in the year 1832 leaving said Sermina

Hudson surviving him who died in Garrard County in the State of Kentucky on or about the 4 th day of January 1845 - They state further that there are either of them is agent counsel or attorney for said Morgan Hudson or wife Yantis or for either of the children of said Benjamin and Loumina Hudson or interested either directly or indirectly in said claim or con- cerned in its preparation or prosecution -
Humphrey, Ample aged sixty five years
Bayle Jennings aged fifty nine Abraham Adams aged fifty six
Sworn to and subscribed before me by Humphrey Ample, Bayle Jennings and Abraham Adams who I believe are residents of Garrard County in the State of Kentucky and are personally known to me and are persons in whose statements entire confidence may be reposed - I further testify that I am not agent counsel or attorney for said Yantis or Morgan Hudson or either of the heirs of Benjamin or Loumina Hudson above named or interested either directly or indirectly in their claim or concerned in its preparation or prosecution. Given under my hand this day and date above written.
N. Samsifer J. P. G. Co.

Declaration.
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7 th 1832.
State of Kentucky, Grant County ss
On this 16 th day of July 1832, personally appeared in open court, before the Justices of the Grant County Court, now sitting, Benjamin Hudson a resident of the County of Grant and State of Kentucky, aged 69 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 7 th June 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States, under the following named officers, and served as herein stated - The commanding General was Baron Stephen  Stephen Col Garrison many also officers under him whom he served Major Paulson. He was marched from Edinburgh to Fredericksburg by Major Richard Gancey and Capt Thomas Waggoner, when the above named officers assumed command.
That he entered the service in March 1781 and continued until the fall 1782.
That he resided in Culpepper County in the State of Virginia, at the time of entering the service - And entered the same as a substitute for Joshua Hudson.
That he was at the Siege of York when Cornwallis was captured, and made a prisoner.
That he marched from Culpepper to Fredericksburg - and from Fredericksburg through Chesterfield, by the point of York through Richmond and Manchester to York.
That the continental troops under the command of Generals Morgan, La Fayette, and Wayne were also in the service at the same time, and some times in company - That he knew Genl Stephen, when La Fayette Genl Wayne, and Washington.
That he received a regular discharge.

and afterwards sent it to Richmond and on it a certificate for $80 - since which time he has never been dis d charged -
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state -
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid - Benjamin Hudson
We William Overly & Benjamin Sutton
resident citizens of Gwynedd County do hereby certify that we are well acquaint- ed with Benjamin Hudson who has sub- scribed and sworn to the above declara- tion - That we believe him to be 69 years of age; That he is respected and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion -
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid - W. Overly
Benjamin Sutton
And the said Court do hereby de- clare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the inter- rogatories prescribed by the War Department that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier, and deserved as he states - And the Court further certifies that William Overly and Benjamin Sutton who have signed the above certificate are resident citizens of Gwynedd County, are credible persons, and their statement is entitled to credit -

I, James H. Fletcher, clerk of the Grant and Garrard County, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Benjamin Hudson for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 16 th day of July 1832.
James H. Fletcher C.G.C.
State of Kentucky Garrard County } ss.
This day, Benjamin Hudson a resident of Garrard County, aged 76 years, personally appeared before the Garrard County Court, and made oath that he was well acquainted with Benjamin Hudson, who has made the foregoing declaration, and that he was present when said Hudson entered the service of the United States for 18 months as a substitute for John Hudson. That he marched from Culpepper County, and this affiant saw him in the army 2 or 3 times afterwards on the march to York. That he has been acquainted with said Hudson ever since the Revolution, and has resided a near neighbor to him in Garrard County, State of Kentucky, for more than 40 years.
In presence of subscribers this 16 th July 1832.
Benjamin Hudson
I, James H. Fletcher, clerk of the Garrard County do hereby certify, that Benjamin Hudson who has made the above affidavit is a resident of Garrard County, and has been for many years, and that

he is a man of good character and his statements are entitled to credit. Given under my hand this 16 th July 1832. James H. Fisher

BH & JH Children.
Susannah Hudson was Born October the 16 1786
Betsey Hudson was Born July the 26 1788
William Hudson was Born April the 15 1790
Francis Hudson was Born November the 5 1791
Mariah Hudson was Born June the 29 1793
Peggy Hudson was Born August the 5 1795
John Hudson was Born February the 9 1797
David Hudson was Born November the 3 1798

* Walter Hudson was Born 1800 July the 28 th day
Joseph Bovey Hudson was Born on Saturday the 3 rd day of April 1802
Joshua Hudson was Born Sept r 4 th day on Tuesday 1804
Dence Has Born April the 2 nd day 1806
Morgan Hudson was Born June 13 - 1809

State of Kentucky Garrard County } Set
The foregoing deposition of Morgan Henderson was this day subscribed and sworn to by said Morgan Henderson before me the undersigned Justice of the peace for the County of Garrard and State aforesaid. And I certify that he is a man of good moral character and a person of truth and veracity.
Given under my hand this 13 day of February 1839 Benjamin Schoeler
State of Kentucky Garrard County } Set
I, Alex. R. McKee Clerk of the County Court in and for the County aforesaid, do certify that Benjamin Schoeler Esq. whose signature appears to the Declaration of Mr. James Hudson, and which is also annexed to the foregoing Certificate, now is and was at the time of affixing the same an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid, and as such one of the Judges of the Garrard County Court and that the signatures purporting to be his are genuine and full faith and credit is due and ought to be given to all his official acts as such.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto my name and caused the seal of said Court of which I am Clerk to be hereunto affixed at my office in Lancaster this 13 th day of February, 1839, and 63 Seal of American Independence.
Alex. R. McKee Clerk

State of Kentucky Garrard County } Set
On this the 15th day of February 1809 Personally appeared before Benjamin Schooner a Justice of the Peace for the County of Garrard and State aforesaid Seminia Wesson a resident of Garrard County and State aforesaid aged Seventy Six years the 10th January last who being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7, 1838 entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows, That she is the widow of Benjamin Wesson who went into the army in the Spring of Seventeen hundred and eighty one as a substitute for his Brother Joshua Wesson, and there cont- =ued with said army untill after the Battle and Surrender of Cornwallis he was in said battle or siege and was dis- banded at the time most of the other soldiers were disban- ded after the surrender of the said Cornwallis this she learned from her husband the aforesaid Benjamin Wesson during his lifetime. She further declares that she was marri- ed to the said Benjamin Wesson in the Spring or Summer of Seventeen hundred and eighty five (1785) that her husband the aforesaid Benjamin Wesson died on the first day of October Eighteen hundred and thirty two that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the first of January Seven- teen hundred and ninety four Viz at the time above stated She further declares she knows of no record of her marriage But she has the record of her Childrens ages which record is in the hand writing of her husband the aforesaid Benj- amin Wesson, Seminia her Wesson mark
State of Kentucky Garrard County } Set
The above declaration of Mrs Seminia

Hudson was this day subscribed and sworn to before me the undersigned Justice of the peace for the County and State aforesaid And I certify that the aforesaid Lemina Hudson is a woman of good Moral character and a person of truth and veracity and that in consequence of old age and bodily infirmity she is unable to attend Court
1839
Given under my hand this 13 day February Benjamin Schooler
539 1/2 Lemina Hudson The deposition of Morgan Hudson of Garrard County and State of Kentucky to be used as evidence in favour of the application of Mrs Lemina Hudson for a pension under the act of Congress passed July 7th 1838 Deponent being first duly sworn according to law deposeth and saith that he is thirty years old on the 13th June 1839 that he is the son of Benjamin Hudson deceased and Lemina Hudson, that he knows his Father the aforesaid Benjamin Hudson died on the first of October Eighteen hundred and thirty two and that his Mother the aforesaid Lemina Hudson has remained a widow ever since the death of her husband the aforesaid Benjamin Hudson. And deponent further saith that he has before him the family register containing the age of his Sisters and Brothers, which register commences then viz B M 14 Children. Susanna Hudson was born October the 14th 1786 and ends with Morgan Hudson was born June 13th 1809 making thirteen Children all of which register is in the hand writing of the deponents Father the aforesaid Benjamin Hudson with exception of two namely Jesse Berry Hudson and Joshua Hudson Those two are in the hand writing of deponents Uncle Jesse Berry, which register he makes part of this his deposition. Deponent further saith not 13th Feby 1839
Morgan Hudson

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L. B. True Esq. Washington City D. C.

Virginia Gilesburg county ss
I Fayette Mancy clerk of the county court of Gilesburg in the state aforesaid, do certify that on the 15th day of August 1785 a license was issued from the office of said court to permit the marriage of Benjamin Hudson with Jemima Berry, and no other evidence of record exists of said marriage
Witness my hand & the seal of said court the 7th day of November 1854.
F. Mancy cl

No 15.279
Act 7 th July 1838
into with it + reside

Harry Parker Peggy Yager David Hudson Jesse B. " Joshua " Adney Barnes Morgan Huds
Act 1832.
Jesse Gantis ad Suzannah Richards Elizabeth Ant. Mr. Hudson.

one day after date I promise to pay Isaac Arnold twenty two dollars and 73 cents for value Recd as witness my hand and seal
This 23rd of September 1823 which may be Discharged in Commonwealth maker Benjamin Hudson (seal) Sealer.
M rs Williams November 15 th 1823 Recd of her within five Dollars Isaac Arnold

April the 20 th 1826 Pay of the within seven dollars and fifty cents. Isaac Arnold
February the 8 th 1827 Pay of the within in Common- wealths paper five dollars and 40 cts Isaac Arnold
No. 4
Rev. H. Andrews to his note Isaac Arnold $7.92 3/100

I promise to pay or cause to pay Benjamin Hudson his heirs or assigns fifteen Dollars on or before the first Day of January next as Witness My hand and Seal this fifth Day of January 1808. Zacharias Bunn Seal Test Joel Yeager

September the 8 th day then Received of the Within Note Seven Dollars
Benjamin Hudson
$ 86 499 41920
$ 445 2nd Ind on this bond
Benjamin Hudson
No. 2

I send two fac similes from B. Hudson's signature to his last will. If any thing else is necessary in the case draw up such papers as you will fillow and send to me -
A A Burton
Leicester
Ky

L. B. Inne Esq, Washington D.C.

For Value Received Richard Bryant Benjamin Hudson do promise to pay or cause to be paid unto John Lusk One Hundred Dollars current money of Kentucky on or before the Twentysixth Day of December next. To which Payment well and truly to be made we bind our selves our heirs executors and administrators in the Penal sum of Two Hundred Dollars of like money. As Wit- nesseth our hands and seals this 1 st Day of August 1808 Just John Bryant of Seal Richard Seal Benj Hudson Seal

Septem ber the 30 1809 Received of Mrs Bond fifteen pounds
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1128
Benjamin Hudson Ky -
E. B. True Nov 3. 1854
for letters see inside
June 7 th act - 1832

Ky.  Ky Suspended 1128
See letter to
S. H. Anderson
Lancaster Ky.
25 March 1835
Hon J. M. Elliott
June 6. 1854
Hudson Ky
1832

1128
Benjamin Hudson
S.H. - Kentucky
S.H. Anderson 25 March 1835 1835
Ill Elliott 1854 June 6 1854
I B True Nov 31 1854 1854
Same Dec 11 1854
" March 8 1855
15279.
816.
June 7 183

Jessamine Hudson Kentucky
Rejected Act 13 August 1839 C. Chinn.
did not serve six months.
Act 7 July 1838
ms 43-9597

11749
Kentucky
Samina Hudson, dec.
widow of Benjamin who died on the 1 st October 1832. of in the State of who was a private in the commanded by Captain of the commanded by in the Revolution line for
Inscribed on the Roll of Louisville at the rate of 26 Dollars 88. Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 31 st day of March 1835 and sent to
Arrears to the 4th of S. B. Jones Semi-annual allowance ending Present.
Revolutionary Claim, Act July 7, 1838.
Recorded by Vol. 1. Page 369 Clerk.

Act of June 7. 1832
Claim of Benjamin Hudson (deq) Ky.
Power of Attorney
To examine claim
W. C. Cole
Feb. 9/33 Chas. B. Tucker.
Atty Present.

State of Kentucky \left. \begin{matrix} \text{ } \\ \text{ } \\ \text{ } \\ \text{ } \end{matrix} \right\} ss. County of Garrard
Be it known that on this twenty ninth day of January 1853 before me the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid personally appeared Lepe Gantis and Isaac Philips residents of said County and made oath according to law that they are the administrators of Benjamin Hudson dec d who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution and who has heretofore made application for the benefit of the Pension act of the 7 th June 1832 - That they are directly interested as claimants in said pension for the use and benefit of the heirs of the said Benjamin Hudson and make this affidavit to be filed with such additional evidence or arguments as one Agent may use in prosecuting the claim aforesaid -
Countermarching and working all powers of attorney and authority heretofore given hereby constitute and appoint C. C. Tucker of Washington City our true and lawful attorney to prosecute the claim of Benjamin Hudson for any amount of Revolutionary pension or increase of pension that may be due and we hereby authorize our said Attorney to examine all papers and documents in relation to said claim on file in the Department at Washington City or elsewhere to file additional evidence or arguments and to receive for us for the exclusive use and benefit of the heirs of said Benjamin Hudson, the certificate which may be issued for said claim which certificate which certificate we with mode payable at the Treasury by Agency; to appoint one or more substitutes under him for the purposes herein expressed and to do all things that he might or could do were we personally present. Hereby ratifying and

confirming all that our said Attorney and Agent shall lawfully do in the premises -
Josiah Leake William Dodd
Isaac Philips (2) Jesse Yantus (2)
Sworn to Subscribed and sworn and acknowledged before me the day and year above written and I hereby certify that I believe the said Jesse Yantus and Isaac Philips to be directly interested in said claim as set forth and I know them to be the parties therein alleged -
N. Sandifer J. P. Gle.
State of Kentucky } Garrard County } set -
I William B. Mason Clerk of the County Court in and for the County and State aforesaid do certify that Nicholas Sandifer Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavit and acknowledgement were made and who has thereto signed his name, is and was at the time of taking and signing the same an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid duly commissioned and sworn - that all his official acts are entitled to full faith and credit - that his said signature is known by me to be genuine and said County Court is a court of record -
I further certify that on the 17 th day of November 1832 the said Jesse Yantus and Isaac Philips

were duly appointed by said County Court administrators of the said Benjamin Hudson and duly qualified and executed bond for the performance of their duties as such and that they have never been removed or superceded as such administrators but in still the administrators of said Benjamin Hudson as
In testimony whereof I have set my hand and affixed the seal of the Garrard County Court at office in Lancaster this 29 th day of January 1853.
William B Mason C.O. Garrard County Court

State of Kentucky } Garrard County } ss.
On this the sixth day of March 1854 personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State above named, James Anderson aged fifty five years and Byles Jennings aged fifty eight years and both Credible persons and residents of Garrard County in the State of Kentucky who both being sworn according to law on their Oaths declare as follows:
That they were well acquainted with Benjamin Hudson deceased, late of Garrard County Kentucky in his lifetime, - they lived near him and knew him well. He was generally reported to have been a soldier of the Revolution - they have frequently heard him say he was such soldier and speak of his services. He was a credible man - and they believe he was a soldier in the Revolutionary war. The said Benjamin Hudson died in Garrard County in the State of Kentucky in the year 1832 - they cannot state the precise day of his death, but it was in the fall of the year - They have understood from Credible persons and those most likely to know, that is, his family that he died on the first day of October in the year 1832 and they have no doubt but he died on that day as it is in accordance with their best recollection - He left a widow named Jerimiah Hudson and a son named Morgan Hudson and one named David Hudson whom they know.
They state further that they are in no wise interested in the application of the representatives of the said Benjamin Hudson for a Pension

They are not concerned in its preparation or prosecution and are in no wise concerned in it in any manner whatever, but make this statement for the accommodation of Morgan Hudson the son of said Benjamin -
The said Anderson states that he was present at the burial of said Benjamin Hudson and saw him buried. The said Jennings states that he saw the dead body of the said Hudson lying a corpse in his house after he has died. The widow of said Hudson has since died.
James Anderson Bayle Jennings
State of Kentucky § ss. Garrard County
Sworn to and subscribed before me by the said James Anderson and Bayle Jennings the day and year first above written and I certify that they are both credible persons and reside in Garrard County in the State of Kentucky and I am fully satisfied of the truth of their statements. I further certify that I am not agent counsel or attorney for the representatives of Benjamin Hudson or interested in their claim for a Pension or concerned in its preparation or prosecution.
Daniel Root P.G.C.
State of Kentucky § ss. Garrard County
I William B. Molon Clerk of the County Court within and for the County and State above

named do certify that Daniel Ray Esq- before whom the foregoing affidavit was made is and was at the time of taking the same, an Acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid duly elected Commissioned and sworn - that his signature above is known by me to be genuine and all his official acts are entitled to full faith and credit and said County Court is a court of record. I further cer- tify that I am not agent counsel or attorney for the representatives of Benjamin Hudson or in any wise interested in their claim for pension or concerned in its preparation or prosecution -
In testimony whereof I have set my hand and affixed the seal of the Genesee County Court at office in Lancaster this 13 th day of March 1884.
William B. Mason CLK

Buyin Head son of Gaird for a Pension
25
1500

aw Reg.
File # 20,263
papers act of 1828 to be consol d with ad o arid # 8956

State of Kentucky,
1790
Garrard County set.
For the purpose of obtaining the benefit of "An act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the army of the Revolution", approved on the 15 th day of May 1828, I, Benjamin Hudson of the County of Garrard in the State of Kentucky, do hereby declare, that I entitled in the Continental line of the army of the Revolution, for the period of 18 months, and that I continued in its service until the termination of the war thereof at which period I was a private in Capt Kirkpatrick's company, in the
Regiment in the Virginia line. And I also declare, that I afterwards received a certificate for the sum of $80, to which I was entitled under a resolution of congress, passed 15 th May 1778. And I further declare that I was not on the 15 th day of March 1828, on the Pension list of the United States.  Test S. H. Anderson.  his Benjamin Hudson mark
Garrard County set:
Before me Thomas Millan, a Justice of the Peace in the County of Garrard and State of Kentucky, personally appeared, this 18 th day of November 1829, Benjamin Hudson of the County of Garrard and State of Kentucky, and made

oath, that Benjamin Hudson, by whom the foregoing certificate  declaration is subscribed is generally reported to have been a private in the army after the Revolution in the manner therein stated.
Witness my hand this 18 th day of November in the year 1829.
Thos Millan — J.P.
Garrard County S.C.
Before me Thomas Millan, a Jus- tice of the Peace for Garrard County in the State of Kentucky, personally appeared, this 19 th day of November 1829, Mary Sutton of the County of Garrard and State of Kentucky, and made oath — That Benja- min Hudson, by whom the foregoing certificate  declaration was subscribed, is generally reported to have been a private in the army after the Rev- olution, in the manner therein stated.
Witness my hand this 19 th day of November 1829. Thos Millan
J.P.
Garrard County S.C.
I James H. Fletcher clerk of the County Court of Garrard County in the State of Kentucky, do certify, that Thomas Millan, before whom the fore- going affidavits were sworn, was at the time an acting Justice of the Peace in Garrard County, and duly empowered to administer oaths.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of S t -Curent, this 19 th day of November 1829.
James N th Dickson C.R.

Dr Boyle 412 St Washington city June 1 st 1854.
Waldo Commissioned Pensioner. Sir I herewith transmit to you the Pension Claim of the Children of Benjamin Hudson Dec d ? Who died in October 1832 - Much time and labour has been spent by the heirs of the Dec d to satisfy you that the claim is a just one - This however they think they have established beyond doubt. You will see the evidence which I presume places the success of the claim beyond doubt.
Please examine it at your earliest convenience and let me hear from you
Respectfully
J. M. Slavin
P.S. the parties live in Barron County By being my constituents I expect prompt- ness will blame if their case is not at- tended to as they will think I have neglected it

Washington D.C. Oct. 25/58
Hon Judge Waldo Hon Pensions
Sir
In the case of Benjamin Hudson De of Garrard Co. Ky for Rev. Pension herewith I file Evidence full & Com- plete, as called for in your last Report in the case, made to the Hon Mr Elliot June 6/58 now before me — & would remark
Benjamin Hudson, in his Declaration made in 1832, deposes that he served in the Va. Con. line under Capt Waggoner, Maj Gancy Maj Poulson, Col Gaskins & Genl Barron de St. Wend —
From the Va. Records, said appears to have been paid to these Officers as follows: To the 1 st for 7 years 6 Mos — Service — to the 2 nd for near 7 years Service

to the 3 d for 6 years 10 Mos - to the 4 th for 7 years 22 Mos & $13000 by Special Act
There is some discrepancy in recalling simply some of their given names
At the close of the war a Certificate for the balance of pay still due him, issued and for a much larger amount than for those who received Land for services, & this certificate would pay for more months service , to him than the like balances or certificates due high Officers who received their Commutation for service at the close of & during the war. This therefore should con- stitute no guide to limit the service when the length is declared for by the living Soldier & also proven by Witnesses who saw him in service as in this case, Certainly —
He surrendered his discharge he alleges as a reason of not now prod- ucing it, & received his $1000 bounty
This shows him to have been a " wars man " - for to none else

was this bounty given of $80 Bounties have been Pensions (for me) as such who received this $80. bounty as "war men"
He declares that he served from May 1781 till Fall of 1782 and is borne out by witnesses. ^ narrates Circumstances relative to their march to Yorktown &c — At the surrender of Cornwallis we knew that our Forces were generally disbanded to save payments — when he was doubtless also discharged having served the 18 Months decl- ared for & proven by 2 Witnesses from May 1781 to this date in fall 1782
This Claim, then, which you have decided to allow upon the production additional of the evidence enclosed is for 18 Months Service as declared for by the soldier himself when living in — 1832 and proved by 2 living Witnesses who saw him in service — the same as this being in service, borne out by the Record of balances due him

as the £45— were due to another soldier of Va line who received £45 for 2 years service and as 175 £ only was due John Hughes as Capt. of Dragoons, & for whose Widow I obtained £600 per annum — & who received Commutation
These balances are no evidence of length of service but of actual service & support the testimony in the case, & should evidently be so regarded only
I am so
Very respectfully
Yours
S. B. True Agent in this Case

Washington D.C. Feb 24/55
Hon Judge Waldo Com Pension
Sir
I have not only complied with the requirements of the enclosed Report made to me in this case but enclosed I file in further satisfaction of the same requirement certain original Papers numbering 4 in number confirming all former evidence upon the same point
Having thus fully completed all requirements made in the enclosed Report in the case, I trust in your kindness that the Certificate will immediately issue
I am Sir
Most Obediently
Yours L. B. True

Revolution. Virginia. WIDOW, &c.
File No. 8956
Jemima Hudson Wid. of Benjamin Hudson Rev. War
Act: Mch. 3 rd 1838 June 17 th
Index:—Vol. A , Page 356
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Ex'r. OLD WAR
No. 20263
REJECTED
Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
Benjamin Hudson
Pri va Line.
Very War
Died at _____
other claim.
, 187 .
Clerk.
Application filed: _____ , 18 .
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
Not allowed Act 1828 See A.2.014 Wid File #8958

No 5
Barnes Nate Hudson

I Eacharias Berrey Do herby assign All My Crop of Corn that is in Garrard County and State of Kentucky at C p William Obannon Plantation in the afor d County and State of Kentucky unto Benjamin Hudson his Heirs And Assigns for to take Bear and Secure the s d Corn and pay unto John Luck As far as it will pay on a Bond of One Hundred Dollars, the  money due on the  day of Christmas Not Come out to pay it himself As witness My hand and Seal this 8 th Day of September 1808
Mich l D. Berrey William J. Berrey
Eacharias Berrey Seal

Received 21 st May 1819 part of the within.
Thirty Dollars in Hopper & Hammond
No. 3

Turnew up
DOLLARS.
No.
Three days after date, I promise to pay to Stephen J. Hammons or order, Forty six Dollars 30 Cents, for value received. Witness my hand and seal this 16 th day of March 18 19
WITNESS,
John Scrymgeour
Benjamin H. ...
SOLD BY WORSLEY & SMITH, AT THE REPORTER BOOKSTORE, LEXINGTON, K.

Culpeper County 1702
This is to certify that I Benjamin Hudson has been a substitute to serve in the Continental service For the space of eighteen months agreeable to an act of assembly passed this the present year Given under my hand this 19th Day of March 1781
Ben. Hudson to H. for his services

Benjamin Hudson W 17956

Benjamin Hudson, deed, Garrard Co., Ky., act 1832.
Declared July 1832 - aged 69 yrs [born 1763]
In March 1781 - his brother Joshua was liable to service and he entered service as substitute for him in Culpepper Co - marched under Maj Rich d Yancey & Capt Thos Waygoner, to Fredericksburgh - where Col Gaskins, & Major Poulson took command of them - under Baron Steuben - marched thro. Chesterfield by Point of Fork thro Richmond, to York.
Served "until the fall 1782. [whether this means the fall of 1782 or until 1782, does not appear. It is true that his witness testifies
Benj m Sutton swore that Hudson enlisted for 18 months and that he saw him two or three times on his way to York. This may have arisen from the fact that Hudson was in a service the entire duration of which was 18 mos.
The office disallowed this claim on the ground that Hudsons name was not on the rolls & that the Capt & Maj under whom he claimed to serve were not continental. and that no

such tours of militia duty were performed.
At the May Session of the Va Legislature in 1780, an act was passed "for speedily recruiting the quota of this state for the Continental army."
This act provided that the militia of the several counties should be listed & laid off into divisions each of which should furnish a recruit for the Cont l . army - and that where the division did not offer a man one should be draughted.
The man draughted might furnish a substitute who should enlist in his stead. These recruits were to be marched (after a 10 days' furlough) under an officer of the County militia , to one of several places of rendezvous in the state, of which " Fredericksburg " was designated as one, where officers to be designated by the Gov r should review and receive them.
This service was to continue until the thirty first day of Dec r 1781.
Col Gaskin belonged to the Va Line

53.66 8 mos 2 days =$53.77
The name of Benjamin Hudson does appear on the depreciation roll as a soldier of Infy - to whose order was paid on May 15. 1783. £16.28. - which would cover a service extending from April 28 th to Dec 31 st or 8 mos 2 days - and, as this is  depreciation - The furlough of 10 days and the time of marching to Fredericksburgh, if not included in the time paid for would occupy a large part of the month of April.
The declaration of the claimant being confirmed by one witness and by the rolls and laws of Va, I think it would be proper to admit a service of 8 mos & 2 days - at $26.88. per annum - upon proof of heirs life Dec

I have personally examined the papers in this case and am of opinion that this brief presents a fair view of the case, and that the conclusion of the examination is just. To be careful in my opinion as to the conclusion here arrived at. —
St. Thomas
March 30. 1877
Memoranda
For Mr. Waldo
Being Dies Oct 1. 32
Jemima a Jany 4. 45

Lancaster Ky. April 22 1855.
Comr. of Pensions.
In 1831 or 1832 Benjamin Hudson then of this County filed his application in your office for a Pension on account of Military services rendered by him in the revolution. He died shortly after his application, and no further action was taken on his claim until recently - two years since - his son and administrator Mr. Hudson renewed the application and included in it an application as the administrator of Jeremima Hudson the widow of the soldier, for a Pension also - within the last six months a considerable amount of evidence has been taken and forwarded to your office, but the result of the case, if any, has not been made known to the administrator here - Please inform me what action, if any, has been had in the case -
Very Respectfully
Your Obt. Servt.
Allan A. Burton;

Benjamin Hudson - deed Kentucky
Act June 7, 1832
Admitted
Private. 8 mo 2 dws at $26 \frac{88}{100} per annum, from Mar 4, 1831 to Oct 1, 1832, when he died.
Certificate payable to Jesse Yantis his administrator. for the benefit of Susannah Richardson Elizabeth Anthony William Hudson Fanny Parker Peggy Yager David Hudson Jesse B. Hudson Joshua Hudson Adewey Barnes & Morgan Hudson, his only surviving children Atty L. B. Tame Present.

Brief in the case of Benjamin Hudson, deceased Garrard County and State of Kentucky act June 7. 1832.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Service Proved by parole and circumstantially confirmed by reference to the statutes of Virginia - and it also appears on the Va rolls - Death, Oct 1. 1832. Proved by parole - confirmed by records. Subsequent death of widow proved by parole and records. Administration certified -
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Names of only surviving children - parole and certified
(admitted on advice with the form)
Name and residence of Agent
L. B. True
Present
S. G. Dodge
Examining Clerk.

Jemima Hudson dec d widow of Benjamin Kentucky
Act of July 7, 1838. & subsequent Admitted
Private 8 mos 2 das at $ 26 88 / 100 per annum from March 1836 to Jan'y 4, 1845, when she died, excepting 2 years.
Certificate payable to Morgan Hudson , her admin- for benefit of himself , and of Susannah Richardson Elizabeth Anthony William Hudson Fanny Parker Peggy Yager David Hudson Jesse B. Hudson Joshua Hudson & Adney Barnes, her only surviving children.
Atty L. Blanchard Esq Present

Brief in the case of Jemima Hudson, decd, widow of Benjamin Garrard County and State of Kentucky act July 7, 1838
Claim, ("original," or " for increase .")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Service - Proved by parole and Va rolls, confirmed by reference to laws of Va
Marriage - in 1785. Proved by County record and parole -
Death of Benj. Oct 1. 1832. and of Jemima, Jan y 4. 1845,
Proved by parole, confirmed by record. and duly certified Widowhood shown by record - Administration certified -
Names of children proved by parole and certified
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
(Admitted on advice with the Comm n .)
Name and residence of Agent
L. B. Tame Present
J. G. Dodge Examining Clerk.

Enbred under following Officers
Baron Steyben
Col Gerskin
Maj Poulson
8 years (10 Mos)
January 16 to June 12/83
Marched from Casheher & Frederickburg
by Maj Richard Gancy & Capt Jos. Waggoner Met him
Enlisted March 1/81 - Served to fall 1/82
Was at the siege of York when Cornwallace was taken prisoner

Yancy Waggoner Baton Stewards Col Gurskin Maj Paulson
Marched from Galveston to Fredericksburg by Richard Yancy & — Capt Thomas Waggoner
Entered March 1881 & continued until Fall of 1882
Was at the siege of Yorktown when Cornwallis was taken prisoners — describes the march there — also the General & other Officers there with him — knew their Com Officers personally. Received his discharge & sent it to Richmond & received the $80. bounty promised to him.

Washington D. C. Dec 8 th 1854.
Hon Judge Waldo Com Pensions Sir
I in the case of Benjamin Hudson of Ky & Will - claiming a Rev Pensions under Act. 1832 & suspended for proof of Marriage & Identity between the Claimant & the man who made the Will filed in the Case - The Fac Simile required in the last Report in the case is herewith filed - also certificate from Clerk of Court in proof of the Marriage which Widow's Claim is herewith filed - Completing the proof required fully. I believe in this case -
Shall be obliged if the certificate be immediately issued & sent me
I am, Sir Most Respectfully Yours L. B. True

Pursuin Office March 8, 1853.
Sir
The fac-similes filed in the case of Benjamin Hudson of Kentucky are satisfactory. For the objections that remain to the admission of the case I refer you to my letter of Dec. 11, 1854.
I am, respectfully,
Your Mt. Servt.
L. P. Wallace Commissioner.
J. B. Sims Esq. Present,

Benjamin Hudson Jemima his Hudson He died 1 st Oct/32 She died 1 st Jan y 45
Moved 1785 - Died Humphrey Arnold - 65 - Baylor Jennings - 59 - Abram Adams - 56 - See depositions of -

Pension Office
Nov. 3. 1867.
Sir
The additional proofs in support of the application of the children of Benjamin Hudson, of Ky. for arrears, have been examined.
The proof of the date of marriage is altogether insufficient. The date should be proved by public or private record, if such exists; and if not, by parol. Of persons are living who had knowledge of the event they should establish the date by contemporary events or circumstances. Otherwise the date may be established by proof of the ages of the eldest children. I have reason to suppose that the witnesses may be mistaken in the identity of Hudson; and must request a certified fac simile of his signature to the will.
I am respectfully Yours Wt. Servt.
L. M. Waldo Commissioner
L. B. True, Esq. Present.

Benjamin Hudson
Benjamin Hudson
Benjamin Hudson
Benjamin Hudson
These made by me duplet.

Benjamin Glendon

State of Kentucky Garrard County
I William B Mason Clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid, do certify that the name of Benjamin Hudson, written on two thin pieces of paper attached to this Certificate are true and genuine fac. similes of the name of said Benjamin Hudson. Signed by him to his last will and testament bearing date the 24 th day of September 1832. and on file and of record in my office
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of the Garrard County Court at office in Lancaster this 29 th day of Nov A D 1854
William B Mason Clerk.

We Benjamin Hudson and Michael Barry are held and firmly bound unto the Commonwealth of Virginia in the full sum of fifty pounds to which payment well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. Witness our hands and seals this 15th day of August 1785.
The condition of this obligation is such, whereas there is a marriage suddenly intended to be solemnized between the above bound Benjamin Hudson and Lemira Barry Spinster, daughter of John Barry of the County of Fauquier. Now, if there be no lawful cause to obstruct the same, then this obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force.
Sealed & delivered in the presence of R. G. Weiginton
Benjamin Hudson (S) Michael Barry (S)
I Jeremiah D. Latham clerk pro tempore of the County Court of Fauquier County in the state of Virginia, do hereby certify, that the foregoing is a true copy of the marriage license bond of Benjamin Hudson, filed among the records in the clerk's office of said court. Given under my hand this 23rd day of April 1839.
J. D. Latham "
Fauquier County, to wit:
This day Jeremiah D. Latham clerk pro tempore of the County Court of Fauquier County in the state of Virginia, personally made oath before me a Justice of the peace for said County, that the foregoing is true to the best of his knowledge and belief. Given under my hand this 23rd day of April 1839.
Wm H. Hill
Virginia:
I Jeremiah D. Latham clerk pro tempore of the County Court of Fauquier County in the state of Virginia, do hereby certify, that Thomas Hill, who hath given the preceding certificate, is an acting Justice

of the peace in and for said county, duly commissioned and qualified, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court this 23rd. day of April 1839, and in the 63rd year of the Commonwealth.
J. D. Latham

Mar 23 o
Leicester Ky 15. Mar
Free
Ky
J. L. Edwards Esq
(mail)
Commissioner of Pensions Washington

Leicester Ry. March 13 th 1835.
Dear Sir,
Some time ago, I enclosed to you the application of Benjamin Hudson for a pension under the act of 7 June 1832. The papers were sent back to me, in order that a more specific statement of the length of service might be made. This would have been promptly complied with, had it not been for the death of Mr. Hudson - He died a few days before your letter reached me.
I have re-examined the papers and am impressed with the belief that you will, upon reconsideration, incline to the opinion that the pension ought to be granted. - It is true that the applicant does not state the length of service, with as much precision, as might be desirable, yet the actual service , as well as length of service , are proven by one witness - He claims for 18 months, and Doctor Brown the claim, as I think, fully - As Mr Hudson is dead, and I was at a loss how to supply the deficiency, or to meet the objection, I have concluded, at the earnest solicitation of his widow, to re-enclose the application to you, asking that you will re-consider the case - And in case you shall still be of opinion that the certificate ought not to be granted without such amended affidavit, please inform me, whether the affidavit of any other person will be sufficient.
As the payment of this case would cease with the death of the applicant I hope you will give it a fair and liberal consideration; so that his widow may receive the reward of her husband's services.
Yrsly.
S. H. Anderson.

Moses Henderson Deposition
18 18 18 18 18

State of Kentucky } I Moses Hudson Weller County } of the County and state aforesaid, being now sixty eight years old, do upon my oath state that my brother Benjamin Hudson entered the service of the state of Virginia as a drafted Militia Man during the War of the Revolution, in Culpepper County, Virginia some time in March 1781 to serve the State the usual term of duty required by the Laws then existing. This affiant cannot recollect the Captain's name under whom said Benjamin was drafted to serve, but he usually Mustered under Captain Richard Gaines of that County. Nor does he recollect the Regiment to which he belonged. This affiant thinks but will not say positively that John Green commanded the Regiment. This affiant states that said Benja- min returned home after the surrender of Lord Cornwallis in the Fall of 1781, having been all the time in the service aforesaid as he very confidently believes, as the other troops

Who marched with him returned at the same time, and about the same time the prisoners of war were marched under guard up towards Winchester, and other parts. My brother served nine months in the service as a militia man, but whether one two or three days of duty this officer cannot state. He was discharged finally at Little York after the surrender of Cornwallis, as he believes and so states. Benjamin Hudson was born in the year 1782, on the night of September 9 th day as recorded in the family Bible.
Moses Hudson
Shelby County } On this 14 th day of August in State of Kentucky } the year 1835 Moses Hudson who subscribed the foregoing affidavit personally appeared before me a justice of the peace for the county and state aforesaid and upon his oath made in due form of law states the statements contained in the foregoing affidavit are true. And I further certify that said Moses is a man of credibility and his statements are entitled to credit W. M. Rader J.P.

State of Kentucky } Set Shelby County }
I James S. Whitaker Clerk of the Court of Shelby County certify that William Newkade is a magistrate as before named and the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine in testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my Seal of office and subscribed my name this 14 day of August 1835
James S. Whitaker Clerk Shelby County Court

State of Kentucky } County of Garrard }
Be it Known, that on this thirteenth day of October A. D. 1853. before me, the under-
=Signed, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared Morgan Hudson
Resident of 2 Grand Linn new houses in said County, and made oath according to law that he is a son and an heir of Benjamin Hudson who was a Soldier in the war of the Revolution, and who has heretofore made application for the benefit of the Pension Act of 1818. that he is directly interested as a claimant in said pension and makes this affidavit to be filed with such additional evidence or arguments as my Agent may use in prosecuting said claim.
Countermanding and revoking all Powers of Attorney, and authority heretofore given, I hereby constitute and ap- =point S. Blanchard True of Washington City Washington City my true and lawful Attorney, to prosecute the claim of for any amount of Revolutionary Pension, or increase of Pension that may be due; and I hereby authorize my said Attorney to examine all papers or documents in relation to said claim on file in the Department at Washington City, or elsewhere, to file additional evidence or arguments, and to receive for my ex- =clusive benefit, the certificate which may be issued for said claim, which certificate I wish made payable at the Washington City, W. C. Agency; to appoint one or more substitutes under him for the purposes herein expressed, and to do all things that I might or could do were I personally present. Hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney and Agent shall

lawfully do in the premises.
Witness A. A. Burton Isaac Phillips
Morgan Hudson
Sworn to, Subscribed and Acknowledged before me the day and year above written, and I hereby Certify that I believe the said _____ to be directly interested in said claim as set forth, and to be the identical party therein alleged.
David Ray
State of Kentucky } ss. County of Garrard
It is hereby certified, that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited before me, Clerk of the Court of Garrard County with seat of Kentucky that _____ Morgan Hudson
The party who has sworn to, and acknowledged the foregoing declaration and Power of Attorney is the son of Benjamin Hudson - a reputed soldier aforesaid. I further certify, that _____ David Ray
Esq., before whom the preceding affidavit and Power of Attorney were made and acknowledged, was, at the time of so doing, a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, and that the signature purporting to be his, I believe to be genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto Set my hand and affixed my seal of Office, this _____ day of October 1855.
William B. Mason Clerk
1. Claimant's name or names in full. - 2. Post office address. - 3. "That he is the identical man," or, "that she is the widow of the identical man," or, "that he or she is the legal heir of the identical man" &c. &c. - 4. Leave this line blank. - 5. "He is," "she is," or "they are," - 6. Revolutionary soldier's full name. - 7. Claimant's signature. 8. Claimant's name. 9. Magistrate's signature. 10. "Identical widow of," or "child of." - 11. Magistrate's name. 12. Clerk's signature. N.B. - Should two or more heirs join in the foregoing, the plural should be substituted for the singular name.

State of Kentucky § 58. County of Garrard §
I James Patterson Presiding Judge of the County Court within and for the County and State above named do certify that the foregoing affidavits of Humphrey Arnold, Baylor Jennings and Abraham Adams were made and acknowledged by said affiants in open Court at the October term 1854 of said Court begun and held in the town of Lancaster on the 9 th day of October 1854. That satisfactory evidence was then exhibited to said Court that said Benjamin Hudson formerly of Virginia and late of Garrard County was a Revolutionary Soldier in the Virginia Continental line and that he died in Garrard County on or about the 1 st day of October 1832 leaving his widow Jermina Hudson surviving him who died in Garrard County Kentucky on or about the 4 th day of January 1845. That they left the following children born unto them who are still surviving and the only surviving children of said Benjamin and Jermina Hudson viz: Susannah Richardson, Elizabeth Anthony, William Hudson, Fanny Parker, Peggy Gage, David Hudson, Leona B. Hudson, Joshua Hudson, Adney Barnes and Morgan Hudson. I further certify that I am personally acquainted with the deponents to the foregoing affidavits viz: the said Humphrey Arnold, Baylor Jennings and Abraham Adams. that they are residents of Garrard County and that they are persons in whose

Statements entire confidence may be reposed - There are not more highly respectable and Credible Citizens in Garrard County - I further certify that I am not agent counsel or attorney for the said Lepe Gontis or Morgan Hudson or either of the said heirs of Ben- jamin and Jerimima Hudson or intersted either directly or indirectly in their said claim for a pension and annuity of pension or concerned in its prepa- ration and or prosecution.
Given under my hand this 10th day of October 1854
James Patterson Presiding Judge Garrard County Court.
State of Kentucky § Garrard County § ss.
I William B. Mason Clerk of the County Court within and for the County and State above named do certify that Nicholas Sondipe before whom the foregoing affidavits were made and who has thereto signed his name is and was at the time of looking and signing the same an acting Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State above named duly elected Com- missioned and sworn and that all his official acts are entitled to full faith and his said foregoing signature to said affidavits is known by me to be genuine -

I further certify that the Hon. James Patterson before whom the foregoing declaration of life States and Morgan Hudson was made and was made and before whom the affidavits of Humphrey Arnold, Benjamin Jennings & Abraham Jackson were made and acknowledged in open Court and who has certified the same and signed his name thereto is and was at the time of taking and signing the same acting Presiding Judge of the Garrard County Court duly elected commissioned and sworn. That his said two signatures above are known by me to be genuine and all his official acts are entitled to full faith and credit and said County Court is a Court of Record.
I further certify that at a County Court begun and held for Garrard County in the town of Lancaster Ky. on the ninth day of October 1854 satisfactory evidence was exhibited in said Court, That Benjamin Hudson formerly of Virginia and late of Garrard County was a soldier of the Revolution of the Virginia Con- tinentals line - That he died in Garrard County in the State of Kentucky on or about the 1 st day of October 1832 leaving his widow Jerminia Hudson surviving him and that she died in said County on or about the 4 th day of January 1845 - That the said Benjamin Hudson and Jerminia Hudson were married as early as the year 1785 - and were ever afterwards regarded and treated by the community where they were known as lawful husband and wife that they left the following named persons their legit- imate children who still survive and

are the only surviving children of said Benjamin and Susannah Hudson viz: Susannah Richardson, Elizabeth Anthony, William Hudson, Fanny Parker, Peggy Gagn David Hudson, Dipsa B. Hudson, Deborah Hudson. Adney Barnes and Morgan Hudson -
The names Bayle Jennings and Abraham Adams interlined between the fourth and fifth lines on the page immediately preceding this were interlined before signed -
In testimony whereof I have set my hand and affixed seal of the Genoa Institute at office in Lancaster is 10 th day of October 1854 - and 63 rd Year of the Commonwealth - William B. Mason. Secy. Garrard County Court.

State of Kentucky Garrard County 3 rd Set.
At a County Court held for the County of Garrard at the Court House, in the town of Lancaster on Monday the 17 th day of December 1832.
Present James M c Kee
Daniel O'Rammon
Thomas Kennedy
David Reynolds
William Lusk &
Hugh M c Kee, Esq r .
(Lead) Administration with the will annexed of the Estate of Benjamin Hudson dec d is granted to Isaac Philips and Jesse Gantis, the widow having relinquished her right, & the Ex rs named in the will refusing to take upon him the execution thereof whereupon they took the oaths required by law and with Robert Burnside, and Ch s H. Talbott their securities executed and acknowledged bond in the penalty of $6000, conditioned as the law directs.
And afterwards at a County Court begun and held for the County of Garrard at the Court House thereof in the town of Lancaster on the 20 th day of January 1845
Present William Lusk
James H. Fletcher

THIS IS TO CERTIFY, That it appears from a list in this office of such Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia Continental Line as settled their accounts and received certificates for the balance of their Full Pay, according to an act of assembly, passed the November session 1781, directing the Auditors of Public Accounts to settle and adjust the pay and accounts of the said Officers and Soldiers from the 1st January 1777 to 31st December 1781, (see Hening's Statutes at Large, vol. 10, p. 462,) that a settlement was made on the 15 th day of May 1783 in the name of Benjamin Hudson as Sol n of Infty and evidence of the indebtedness of the State to him for £ 16. 2. 0 delivered to Francis Strother but as the original settlements or copies thereof are not to be found in this office, the term of service embraced therein cannot be stated.
Given under my hand at the First Auditor's Office, Richmond, this 5 th day of November 1853.
[No Seal of Office.]
H. Johnston Audr of Pub Accts
Guadalupe County Ky 3 Feb. I William B. Mason Clerk of the Guadalupe County Court

Benjamin Schroller
D H Denton Esq.
Upon the application of Morgan Hudson Letters of Administration upon the Estate of Jimima Hudson is granted to him, who thereupon took the Oath required by law, and together with Isaac Arnold & William Downing his sureties executed and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $10000, conditioned according to law
State of Kentucky Garrard County 3 Feb.
I William B. Mason Clerk of the Garrard County Court do certify that the foregoing is a true copy from the records of my office.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the Garrard County Court at office in Lancaster this 10 th day of October 1834 William B. Mason CLK By J. Anderson D.C.