Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 8964, William Hughs, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Wa
Hughs, William Mary
W 8964
CONTENTS

The soldier's declaration for pension was missing when the claim was opened to be placed in flat files.
I have searched the claims of all soldiers of that name under any spelling and cannot find it Feb. 6. 1911
Sent to Sec. of War Jan. 9, 1829, & perhaps were never returned for filing. See letter of this date to him (Q.P. Poinsett)
ms. A. 9. 2. 9. 35 Jan. 2 1935

I Sally Hughes of Lincoln County Certify that I am the fifth Child of My Father and Mother Willi am Hughes deceased and Mary Hughes decd. That My Father was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States at the rate of $40.50 per annum, and died leaving My Mother Mary Hughes, his widow who remained as such until her death which took place in 1845. That My said Father & Mother had (14) fourteen Children as I only believe 4 of them are Myself and 9 younger and whose names are as follows Burdett Hughes the oldest Child Reuben Hughes the next, Betsy Hughes who married Thomas Young the next, Mary or Sally who married her Cousin Francis Hughes the next, Myself (Sally Hughes) the next William Hughes who married Mary Russell the next Judy Hughes who married Joseph Russell the next, Nancy Hughes who married Silas Russell the next, Sarah Hughes the next John Hughes the next, Thomas Hughes the next, Polly Hughes who married Mark Neal the next, Paul Hughes the next and Sophia Hughes the last and nearly all of whom have died leaving but five of us now living. I also Certify that I only believe I was born in the Year 1780, and now about 78 years of age. This belief is confirmed from the birth given in a book a leaf from which I now file

and the entries on which I show the day of the birth of my Brother William Hughes who is younger than myself and the first child to me and which shows that he was born in July 1783 and if now living would be above 67 years of age. I also was born between 2 and 3 years before my Brother William as I only believe. I firmly believe that my Sister Betsy was upwards of twenty years of age when she married as I was nearly grown being then 14 or 15 years of age. That my Sister Betsy was the 3rd child of my Said Father and Mother Binkett and Reuben both being alive. I also certify that my Brother John King who now of Stanford Kentucky is now fifty nine years of age as he was born on 11/91 in the month of June, and that he was about 22 years of age when at the defeat of Lord during the late war with Great Britain. I also certify that I firmly believe that my Father and Mother were married before the year 1770 as my sister Betsy was born before the Revolutionary War commenced and was the third child born after the marriage of my Said Father and Mother. I will also state that my Father and Mother for the five years we

67 -Elderly his death lived with My Brother Wil- iam and during his residence there while on a visit at My Brothers house on a Christmas holiday I heard My Father say that he and My mother had been married so long that they had lived together Sixty five Christmas.
Given under My hand this 12 th day of July 1880.
Sworn subscribed before me on this 12 July 1880
Sally Briggs mark
Henry Myers J.P.
I also certify that the above official is personally known to me and known to be a lady of the highest respectability unto all of whom state- ments the fullest faith and credit should be given. I believe every thing she has stated to be strictly true as I myself have known many of her Brothers intimately & believe them as to be strictly set forth. All of her statements are entitled to the most impartial confidence - Given under My hand this 12 July 1880 - Henry Myers J.P.

Knoweth by Lincoln county Council J. Thomas Helle clerk of the Lincoln county court do certify that Henry Myers Esq whose name is subscribed to the foregoing certificate is an acting Justice of the Peace in Lincoln county duly commissioned and qualified and that his signature annexed to said certificate is genuine. In testimony whereof
I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of my office this 12 th day of July 1850
Thomas Helle clerk Lincoln county court
Handwritten initials or marks

45536-
Kentucky.
William Hughes
Resided in the State of Ky. who was a Sergeant in the company commanded by Captain --- of the Regt commanded by Col. Thornton in the Va. line for 2 years from
see letter to Hon. J. R. Poinsett Jan 9. 1839
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of $405. Dollars --- Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 nd day of Jan 33 and sent from R d Letter. House of Reps.
  Arrears to 4th of 5 th mo 1832  607.50     Semi-annual allowance ending 4 th Mar: 33  202.50      $810.00   
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nathan Rice Clerk, Book D Vol. 9 Page 13-

4972 Kentucky.
Mary Hughs dec'd widow of William Hughs who died on the 14 Novem: 1834 of Lincoln co in the State of Kentucky who was a Pr. Sgt Capt. in the Compy commanded by Captain of the Reg t commanded by Col. Thornton in the Virginia line for two years.
Inscribed on the Roll of Louisville. at the rate of 405 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14 th day of March, 1834. & end 19 Oct: 1843 Nov r when she died
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 day of Augt 1850 and sent to Hon. C. S. Morehead. N.R.
Payable to surviving Children Semi-annual allowances ending to wit Judith Russell Sarah Hughs, John S. Hughs Thomas Hughs
& Mary Hughs
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the
Recorded by Book
(Signature) Clerk Vol. 2 Page 408
Kentucky. 0336-4972
Republ'd Dec 13 Elgrey, Jny 11/1854 G. A. D. I. Caldwell Oct 12/57

State of Kentucky Adair County } S D
On this the 21 st day of May 1880 personally appeared before me L. G. Atkins an acting justice of the peace in and for the county and state aforesaid, Judith Russell who after being duly sworn according to law doth on this oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of 4 th of July 1836 and the resolution of 1 st of July 1848 found. That she is the child of William and Mary Hughes deceased that her father aforesaid William Hughes was a pensioner of the United States under the act of 7 th of June 1832 at the rate of $405. per annum for his services as a private sergeant and captain in the War of the Revolution which
that her mother lived many years after the death of her father and believing that she was entitled to a pension under the act of 4 th of July 1836 at the rate of $405. per annum she most respectfully asks the Hon. Commissioner of Pensions to cause the allowance to be made under the above act at the rate of $405. per annum and that the heretofore evidencing the same may be ordered to be paid to Isaac Y. Fisher of Frankfort Kentucky
Sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year aforesaid James McPherson Hugh G. Atkins. P. M.
Judith Russell Mark

I Hugh G. Atkins the just subscribed justice do certify That the above Declarant is personally known to me and known to be the individual she represents herself to be and a person of truth and respectability in whose statements the fullest faith and credit should be placed In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name on this the 21 st day of May 1850
Hugh G. Atkins J. P.
State of Kentucky & Clark County set I William Caldwell Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid do certify that Hugh G. Atkins is an acting justice of the peace in and for the County duly commissioned and sworn that his commission was dated on the 8 th day of April 1850 and continues during life or good behavior and that his signature above written are genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name on this the 21 st day of May A.D. 1850
Wm Caldwell Clk By Thomas G. Poore D.C.

State of Kentucky, Lincoln County ss
On this the 16 th day of May, 1850 personally appeared before me Henry Myers an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, Sarah Hughes and John S Hughes who after being duly sworn, accord- ing to law both on their oaths make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed 4 th of July 1836 and the Resolution of 1 st of July 1848, to wit: That they are the children of William and Mary Hughes deceased that their Father aforesaid William Hughes was a Pensioner of the United States under the act of 9 th of June 1832 at the rate of $405. per annum for his services as a Pri- vate Sergeant and Captain in the War of the Revolution which pension he received until his death which took place on the 14 th day of November 1834. That their aforesaid Mother Mary Hughes died on the 19 th day of October 1845, and believing that she was entitled to a pension under the act of Congress of 4 th of July 1836 and Resolution of 1 st of July 1848 at the rate of $405. per annum they most respectfully ask the Hon. Commissioners of Pensions to cause the allowance to be made under the above acts at the rate of $405. per annum and that the certificate evidencing the same may be enclosed to their Attorney Isaac H. Dabney of Frankfort Ky and with him only and such others as he may authorize do their business with corres- pondence holden by any officer of the Department in in reference to their said claim.

They further state that their mother Youngs was a widow at her death never having married since the death of her aforesaid husband William Youngs said I was to and subscribed before me on the day and year aforesaid  Henry Myers J.P. S.C. Thos. G. Bosley  Sarah Youngs mark J. S. Youngs  End  End
I Henry Myers The 2nd subscribed Justice do certify that the above declarants Sarah and John S. Youngs are personally known to me and known to be the individuals that they represented themselves to be and persons of truth and respectability in whose statements the fullest faith and credit should be placed  In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name on this the 16th day of May 1880  Henry Myers J.P. S.C.

State of Kentucky
Lincoln County S.D.
I Thomas Helm Clerk of the County Court of Lincoln County and State of Kentucky do hereby certify that Thomas Myles is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid that his Commission was dated on the 15 th day of May 1845- and continues during life or good behavior and that his signature above written is Genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of office on this the 16 day of May 1850 Thomas Helm Clerk Lincoln County Court

Mary Hooks a widow of William Kentucky
Act to July 1836

State of Kentucky Marion County } S.D.
On this the 17 day of May 1850, personally appeared Before me Wm H Hawkins acting Justice of the Peace in and for the county and state aforesaid Thomas Hughes who after being duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the ben- efits of the acts of Congress of 4 th July 1836, and the 1 st July 1848 to wit that he is the son of William and Mary Hughes deceased that his father William Hughes also was a pensioner of the United States at the rate of $45. per annum under the act of 7 th June 1832 for his services as a Private Sergeant and captain in the Army of the Revolution which pension he continued to receive until his death and believing that his mother Mary Hughes was entitled to a pension under the act of 4 th of July 1836 at the rate of $45. per annum he most respectfully asks the War Commissioner to cause the allowance to be made her, and the bestif- ficate evidencing the same to be enclosed to his Atto- rney Isaac H. Tinker of Frankfort Ky and with him only and such others as he may authorize does he wish the War Commissioner to hold correspondence in reference to said claim Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year aforesaid
Wm H Hawkins J D Hawkins
Stearns of Leggs

I William H Hawkins an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid do certify that Thomas Hughes the above Declarant is personally known to me and known to be the Individual that he represents himself to be and to be a man of truth and respectability in whose statements the fullest faith and credit should be placed
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name on this the 17 th day of May 1850.
Wm H Hawkins J.P.
State of Kentucky
Marion County ss
I R.H. Rountree Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid do certify that Wm H Hawkins is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County duly commissioned and sworn that his commission was dated on the 15 th day of October 1838 and contin- ues during life or good behavior and that his signature above written is Genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscri- bed my name on this the 21 st day of May 1850
R.H. Rountree Clerk Marion County Court

W m Hughs was Born July the 1782 and was married July the 1810
His wife was born September 18 1786
His wife was Born October the 25 on Thursday night a bout mid night
1811
(over)

William Hug departed this life November 14 th in eighty 4 years of his age

Wm Hughes marriage bond
"6 6"

I know all men by these presents that we William Hughes & William Russle are held and firmly bound unto the Commonwealth of Kentucky in the sum of £50 Current Money for the payment of which well and truly to be made we bind ourselves and each of our heirs jointly hereby firmly by these presents sealed with our seals and dated this 3rd day of July (1810) Eighteen Hundred and ten - Whereas there is a license about to issue for a mar- riage intended between the above bound Will- iam Hughes and Polly Russle daughter of Joseph Russle. Now should there be no legal cause to obstruct said marriage then the above obligation to be void, else to remain in full force and virtue
Test
signed
Wm Hughes
Thomas Helms
William Russle
I Thomas Helms Clerk of the County Court of Lincoln State of Kentucky certify the above is truly copied from the original in my office, except the words above "Eigh- teen hundred and ten" whereas in the original it is in figures only.
Given under my hand and seal office this 12 th day of July 1850 Thomas Helms clerk

The Young + Elizabeth Knapp.
May 1795
"B. B."

Know all men by these presents that we Thomas Young & John Warren are held and firmly bound unto the his Excellency Isaac Shelby Esqr Governor of the common wealth of Kentucky in the sum of four Five hundred pounds current Money to the payment whereof to be made to the said Governor and his successors we bind our selves our heirs Executors &c firmly by these presents sealed with our seals & dated This 18 th day of May 1795 seventeen hun- dred & ninety five The condition of this obligation is such that whereas there is a Marriage shortly intended between the above bound Thomas Young & Elizabeth Hughs for which a license has issued Now if there is no lawful cause to obstruct said Marriage then this obligation to be void Else to remain in full force Signed sealed & The Young delivered in John Warren
presence of Thomas Montgomery
Kentucky Lincoln county to wit
I Thomas Helms clerk of the Lincoln county court in the State of Kentucky certify that the above is a true copy from the original bond now on file in my office except the date in the orig- inal is in figures and I have inserted in writing Seven from under my hand & seal of office this 12 th day of July 1858
Thomas Helms clerk

February 2, 1939
BA-7/ATF aw William Hughs W. 8964
Mrs. H. E. Byrer Bourbon Indiana
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of William Hughes, born in Culpeper County, Virginia, died in Bourbon County, Kentucky, and of James Parks, born 1736, died in 1815 in Kentucky.
The Revolutionary War records of this office have been searched and no claim for pension found based upon service of a James Parks, as described by you. The surname was searched under similar spellings.
The Revolutionary War record of William Hughs is furnished herein as found in papers on file in claim for pension, W. 8964, based upon his service in that war. This is the record of the only William Hughs (Hughes) who served with the Virginia troops, and later lived in Kentucky, found on file in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
The date and place of birth of William Hughs (as the name is shown in the claim) and names of his parents were not stated.
William Hughs was pensioned for two years' service as private, sergeant and captain, part of the time in Colonel Thornton's Virginia regiment. This pension was at the rate of $405.00 per annum, under the Act of June 7, 1832, at which time the

said William Hughs was a resident of Lincoln County, Kentucky.
William Hughs married prior to the year 1770, (definite date not given), Mary; her maiden name is not given, nor was it stated where they were married, not when and where she was born.
William Hughs died November 14, 1834 in Lincoln County, Kentucky, then in the eighty-fourth year of his age. The widow, Mary Hughs, died October 19, 1845. William Hughs stated a few years prior to his death, that he and his wife, Mary, had lived "together sixty-five Christmases".
The following data relative to the children of William Hughs, and wife, Mary, are shown in the claim-
Burkett born about the year 1769;
Reuben, no data in regard to him;
Betsy or Elizabeth married, when she was upwards of twenty years of age, Thomas Young in Lincoln County, Kentucky, marriage bond dated May 18, 1795;
Mary or Polly married her cousin, Francis Hughs, date of marriage not given;
Sarah or Sally born about the year 1780;
William born July 5, 1783, married Mary (Polly), daughter of Joseph Russle (Russell), license dated July 3, 1810, in Lincoln County, Kentucky, said Mary was born September 18, 1786;
Judy or Judith married Joseph Russell, date not given;
Fanny married Silas Russle (Russell), date not shown;
Tharp born October 25, ---;
John S. born June 9, 1791;
Thomas, no data concerning him;
Lotty married Tharp Hall, date not shown;
Pratt, no data relative to him;
Sophia, no data in regard to her.

The widow, Mary Hughs, was survived by the following children, and were allowed the pension due her; they were residing in 1850 as follows-
Judith Russell of Adair County, Kentucky; Sarah Hughs of Stanford, Kentucky; John S. Hughs of Stanford, Kentucky; Thomas Hughs of Marion County, Kentucky; Mary Hughs, her place of residence not shown.
One James M. Russell was of Adair County, Kentucky in 1850; it was not stated that he was related to the family.
John S. Hughs, son of William Hughs and wife, Mary, served in the War of 1812, and was in the battle of "Dudley's Defeat".
The papers on file in this claim contain no further discernible data in regard to family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Hon. J. R. Poinsett
January 9, 1838.
O. C.

War Dept s Pension Office Jan. 9. 1839
Sir,
In the case of Mrs Polly Houghs, widow of William Houghs, referred to in the enclosed letter from the Hon. James Harlan, I make the following report:
The claim of William Houghs under the act of 7 June 1832 was admitted in January 1833, upon his own affidavit and the testimony of several persons who alleged that they had seen his commission. He stated that he received a commission from the Governor of Virginia, and that under that instrument he was employed twenty months in the improvement of supplies for the army and militia. The witnesses do not know when nor by whom the commission was granted, and they have no knowledge of his service, except from report. If he had been regularly commissioned as a militia officer, he could not have served so long as he alleges, nor could he have been engaged in furnishing supplies for the army and militia as he states. The militia were

called out but for two or three months at a time, and if he was engaged in procuring supplies, such employment must have been under a civil contract. Houghs also alleged that he served three months as a private soldier in the militia, and that he turned out upon another call of the militia, for which he was credited for three months service. In a conversation which I had with Mr. Harlan, I observed to him that it was probable that he might have been a militia soldier for six months, and that for such service his widow might perhaps have some claim; but upon a further consideration of the case, my opinion is that the last tour was not for so long a period as three months, and therefore his whole service could not have amounted to six months. I neither offered nor promised a pension for six months service.
The question is asked whether it is competent for the Commissioner of Pensions to nullify the decision of your predecessor in office. The answer to this question is that in a case where the Head of the Dept. had upon a personal examination of any

particular case, and upon a presentation of all the facts, adjudged the case, it would not comport with the uniform practice of the Dept t to reverse the decision. But the principle for which Mr. Harlan contends, and which is admitted by every one, does not apply to the case of Houghs. It is well known that in 1832 and in the beginning of 1833, when the business class of the office was so extensive as to render claims were so numerous, as to render a supervision of them impracticable either by the head of this office, or the Secretary of War, many claims were allowed which should have been rejected. In 1835 a re-examination of those cases was directed, and it will be seen by the appropriation of that year that $3400 were appropriated by law to pay Clerks for such service. Under those re-examinations many were reduced, in the amount of pensions they received, and others were dropped from the roll. Houghs died in November 1834. Had he survived till after the re-examination took place, he would unquestionably have been dropped from the roll.

Mr. Harlan is mistaken in saying that I intimated that the Dep t is now better informed as to the history of the Revolution than it was during the administration of Gov. Caff. I said to Mr. H. that the Dep t was better informed in relation to militia service some months after Hugh's claim was allowed than it was before he was perjured.
The papers in the case are herewith enclosed. As they belong to the files of this Office, I respectfully ask a return of them.
I have
Encl. this 13 th act 4 July 36 Hen. Cure
Hon. J. R. Poinsett Sec. War.

I James Davidson of the City of Frankfort and State of Kentucky Certify That I was Seventy two Years of age in the month of November last. That I was raised in the County of Lincoln Co- -nty State of Ky, and knew from the earliest days of my childhood the family of W m Hughes who was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States under act 7 June 1832. That I knew intimately his children viz Buckett, Reuben, Betsey, Mary or Polly, Sally, William, Juddy, Fanny Sharp, John, Thomas, Lotty, Pratt and Sophia. That Buckett Hughes was the oldest child and a man grown when I was but a boy and a Very Stout Man he was. He was about the age of my Brother Samuel Davidson who was born in 1769 or 70, and was his associate and Companion in their raising and growing up. I verily believe he was full as old as my aforesaid Brother Samuel. Reuben Hughes was the Second Child and Betsey the 3rd Child who married Thomas Young. Sally was the fifth Child and near- -ly as old as myself. Some years or so younger, yet was a Lady grown before I was a Man grown. We lived a mile distant only and grew up as associates. John Hughes was the 10th Child and I verily believe is now over 59 years of age. That no man in the County of Lincoln is entitled to greater credit in his statements of facts than I Hughes. The whole family was one of the highest respectability during their lives. There is nothing of which I am more thoroughly satisfied, than that William Hughes the Pensioner and his wife Mary were married before the commencement of the Revolutionary War for they lived together as husband and wife and had the mentioned children while so living & continue to do so as his

band and wife until the death of said Pensioner.
I will also state that I was an officer in the late war with Great Britain & commanded Company A and that I am now receiving a pension because of wounds received while in said service.
Wherefore I herewith subscribe my name this 16 th July 1850.
Sworn & subscribed on this 16 th July 1850 Before me, James Shannon J.P.
James Davidson
I the just subscribed Magistrate certify that Col James Davidson is one of our oldest and most respectable citizens and no one whose statements are entitled to more implicit confidence. He is known as having commanded a Company in the late war with Great Britain, a gentleman of fine mind & memory In testimony whereof I herewith subscribe my name
James Shannon J.P.
State of Kentucky, Franklin County Set I Alexander McRitchie Clerk of the Court of Franklin County State of Kentucky Certify that James Shannon Esq before whom the foregoing affidavit was made is an acting Justice of

the peace in for the County and State aforesaid duly commisioned & qualified and to all his official acts the fullest faith and credit should be given. And the foregoing Signatures purporting to be his are genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my Seal of office subscribed my name in the City of Frankfort this 16 th day of July 1850.
A. H. Jennings Clerk Franklin County (Seal)
I have known Col David Davidson intimately for upwards of twenty five years. I have always understood from him and from others that he commanded a Company in the Mounted Regiment of Col R. M. Johnson and was present in the battle of the River the 5th October 1813, and received a wound from which he has never recovered - his statements are entitled to as much credit as those of any gentleman of my acquaintance. Although growing old he retains his recollection of past events as well as any man with whom I am acquainted - Frankfort Ky. July 16 1850.
J. H. Haden
age of or 70, and growing in Samuel. the 3rd child and near t was a kind a Hughes was of age. cost in family was there is d, than many my in

Q Q

John Hughes of the County of Lincoln and State of Kentucky Certify that I am the son of William Hughes deceased late of said County who was a Revolutionary service veteran of the United States under the act of Congress of 7th June 1832 at the rate of $400- per Annum and who died in 1834 leaving my Mother Mary Hughes his widow who remained such until her death which took place a few years ago. I also Certify that I am the tenth child of my said Father and Mother, that there were 9 children older than myself viz: Birkett Hughes the oldest child, Reuben Hughes the next, Betsy Hughes who married Thomas Young the next Mary or Polly Hughes who then married Francis Hughes the next, Sally Hughes the next, William Hughes who married Reuben the next, Luddy Hughes who married Joseph Russell the next, Hannah Hughes who married Silas Russell the next, Sharp Hughes the next, (Myself the next), Thomas Hughes the next, Lolly Hughes who married Sharp Hall the next, Prall Hughes the next and Sophia Hughes the last and many of whom have died leaving but five of us now liv- ing. I also Certify that from what

I learn from My Parents Connected with the day of My earliest remembrance, That I verily believe I was born on the 7 th day of June 1791 - and was fifty nine years old the 7 th day of last month. That there were three Children born of My said Mother Younger than My Brother William (who were older than Myself as I verily believe and that My said Brother William was About eight years older than Myself or nearly so. That My Sister Sally was older than he and is now living at My house and I believe to be about 70 Years of age .
I also Certify that I was about 22 years old when I was in the service of the United States in the late war with Great Britain and while in said service I was the Memorable Battle called Dundas defeat . I also Certify that I verily believe My Father and Mother were married before the year 1770 and many years before the Revolutionary war.
This 12 th day of July 1850
From under My hand John S. Hargis
Sworn to before me this 12 th July 1850 Henry Hays J.P.
I also Certify that I have known the above

Subscribed about 23 years, and know him to be a man of the highest respecta- bility and no one more so in the County of Lincoln - unto all of his statements the fullest faith and credit should be given. I verily believe his age & those of his Brothers and Sisters are stated correctly as I myself know many of them and known them long I will
I herunto subscribe my name.
Henry Myers P
Lincoln County saw I Thomas Helm clerk of the Lincoln county court do certify that Henry Myers Esq whose name is subscribed to the foregoing certificate is an acting Justice of the Peace in Lincoln county duly commissioned and qualified and his signature attached to said certificate is genuine
In testimony whereof I have herunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of my office this 12 day of July 1857
Thomas Helm clerk Lincoln county court

1911 Nov. 9. Hist. to John H. Chadwick. 4-
1926 Jan 29 Hist to Inez Carr and  see 1936 Jan 3 " " Geo P. Sauberman Jr. 1936 Mich 3 " " Mrs. W.H. Welch see 1936 Jan 3 " " Geo P. Sauberman Jr. advised no fur. data rel to soldier see  see his letter in c/w Inv. Ref. John S. Hughes 15-274
Revolution Virginia
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 8964
Mary Hough Widow of William Hough Capt. Va. Line
Act: July 14/36
Index: — Vol. A , Page 356
[Arrangement of 1870.]

July 27/32 Mary Hughes Kentucky Oct 11/1836

Frankfort Ky July 17 th 1850
Hon L S Morehead Ho of Rep
Sir
Your letter under date the 30 th June to my Brother Isaac & Col Edwards of 29 th Shewing that Proof Only of the Marriage of William And Mary Hughes before his Service terminated in the Revolution, was required to establish the Claim presented. That evidence I have obtained and which is full , clear , and must be Satisfactory . It consists
1st. Of the affidavit of Sally Hughes the 5 th Child & now 70 years of age. She gives the names of her Brothers and Sisters in the order of their birth. Her Sister Betsey the 3 rd Child. She says was upwards of 20 years of age when she married. The marriage bond of Thomas Young to Mary Betsey or Elizabeth Hughes is here filed marked "B B" shewing her marriage to have taken place 18 May 1795. She must therefore have been born in the year 1775 or before that date. Her service in the Revolution of the Pensioner must have been performed in 1776-7- or some of the subsequent years of the Revolution. So there can be no question of her birth before the Service terminated. She too was the 3 rd Child. The Affiant then gives the only Bible leaf which could be obtained and which shews the day of the birth of her Brother W m in July 1785 & his marriage the 3 rd Feb. 1810. His last entry on the bible leaf is confirmed by a copy of his marriage bond here filed marked "66". Affiant then gives the age of her Brother John Hughes now living and being about 59 years old which is sustained by the fact that he was in the late war with Great Britain

2ndly and in Dudley's defeat. His respectability is certified to by the Magistrate. The Affidavit of John Hughes who also gives the births of his Brothers & Sisters in the Order of their Occurrence and which conforms to the Statements in nearly every particular of his Sister Sally . He gives his own age above 59 years, he being the 10 th Child of Newton , his Service in the late War with Great Britain. His respectability is likewise Certified by the Magistrate.
3rdly Of the Affidavit of Colonel James Davidson of Frankfort here filed marked "E E". It is full , clear and positive , and sustains beyond question the relationship of husband and wife before the Revolutionary War of Wm & Mary Hughes . He was raised within a mile of their family and states that Sally the 5 th Child was near his own age - That Burkett Hughes the oldest child was a man grown when he was a child, and that Burkett was full as old as his (offiant) oldest Brother Samuel Davidson who was born in 1769 or 70. That Elizabeth married Thomas Young in 1795 - and that Sally was a woman grown before he (offiant) was a grown man notwithstanding she was so younger. He also mentions John Hughes age and confirms the material statements in John and Sally's affidavits. He states his through conviction of William and Mary Hughes long before the commencement of the Revolutionary War. He likewise mentions his commanding a Company in Johnson's Brigade in the War of 1812.
4thly Of the Certificate attached to Col. Davidson's affidavit of Rev. James Neelan mentioning his long acquaintance with Col. Davidson , his commanding a Company in the late war - his high character, the correctness of his memory &c.

5th
Wm L. Keenan Certificate of the respectability of the Hughes family - his long acquaintance &c marked "F.F."
Mr. Morhead
The evidence filed and forwarded here must prove satisfactory. Please present it at once, obtain the allowance and forward the Certificate to My Brother Isaac H. Trabue Frankfort Ky & by so doing will greatly oblige
Yours &c
G. H. Trabue

No bounty land found for William Hughes -
No papers concerning him in the 1812 claims of his son John B. Hughes. On P. 15274 - B.L. 7924.50-55

March 31, 1936
BA-J/ATF
Mr. George P. Taubman, Jr. Suite 514 Security Bldg. Long Beach, California
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request further information in regard to the Revolutionary War soldier, William Hughs, pension claim, W. 8964, other than was furnished you, January 3, 1936, also, data concerning Captain Edward Jones of the Revolution from Marlboro County, South Carolina, and Edwin P. Green, John S. Hughs (son of the above named William Hughs), and Daniel Clare, soldiers of the War of 1812 from Kentucky.
The papers on file in pension claim, W. 8964, based upon the Revolutionary War service of William Hughs, do not show from what county in Virginia that soldier served, and there are no further details as to his service, than was furnished you in letter from this office under date of January 3, 1936.
The Revolutionary War records of this office fail to afford any information in regard to a claim for pension based upon the service of an Edward Jones of South Carolina, nor do the War of 1812 records show a claim for pension on file on account of the service of any Edwin Green or Greene.
The War of 1812 records of Daniel Clare and John S. Hughs are furnished you herewith.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

March 3, 1936
BA-J/AWF
Mrs. W. H. Welch 1230 W. Grand R. Avenue East Lansing, Michigan
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you furnish further information in regard to the William Hughes in whom you are interested, and in which you state that you have the records of John Day and son, John, but desired other data in regard to their service in the Lewis Clark Expedition, which was not shown in the reports you have received. You request, also, to know the name of some person who could do research for you.
The records of this office did not show a claim for pension on file on account of the service of a William Hughes (Hughs) who served in the Pennsylvania troops, in the Revolutionary War.
You are furnished herewith the record of William Hughs, who served in the Virginia troops, War of the Revolution, and later lived in Kentucky.
This office does not have record of the service of John Day in the Lewis Clark Expedition.
It is suggested that the Registrar General, D.A.R., Memorial Continental Hall, this city, might furnish you the name and address of some research worker in this city.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

March 3, 1936
William Hughs-W.8964 BA-J/AWF
Mrs. W. H. Welch 1230 W. Grand R. Avenue East Lansing, Michigan
Dear Madam:
The Revolutionary War record of William Hughs which follows was obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 8964, based upon his service in that war.
The date and place of birth of this soldier are not given, nor are the names of his parents stated.
William Hughs was pensioned for two years service as private, sergeant and captain, part of the time in Colonel Thornton's Virginia regiment. This pension was at the rate of $405.00 per annum, under the Act of June 7, 1832, at which time the said William Hughs was living in Lincoln County, Kentucky.
William Hughs married prior to the year 1770, definite date not shown, Mary. Her maiden name is not given, nor is it shown when and where she was born. He died November 14, 1834 in Lincoln County, Kentucky, in the eighty-fourth year of his age; his widow, Mary, died October 19, 1845. William Hughs stated a few years prior to his death, that he and his wife, Mary, had lived "together sixty-five Christmases".
The following data relative to their children are

also found in the claim
Burkett born about the year 1769; Reuben, no data relative to him; Betsy or Elizabeth married, when she was "upwards of twenty years" of age, Thomas Young in Lincoln County, Kentucky, marriage bond dated May 18, 1795; Mary or Polly married her cousin, Francis Hughs, date of marriage not shown; Sarah or Sally born about 1780; William born July 5, 1783, married Mary (Polly), daughter of Joseph Russle (Russell), license dated July 3, 1810 in Lincoln County, Kentucky, the said Mary was born September 18, 1786; Judy or Judith married Joseph Russell, date not given; Fanny married Silas Russle (Russell), date not shown; Tharp born October 25, ---; John S. born June 9, 1791; Thomas, no data concerning him; Lotty married Tharp Hall, date not shown; Pratt, no data relative to him; and Sophia, no data concerning her.
The following children survived their mother, Mary Hughs, and were allowed the pension due her: Judith Russell, Sarah Hughs, John S. Hughs, Thomas Hughs, and Mary Hughs. They were residing in 1850 as follows—Judith Russell of Adair County, Kentucky; John S. Hughs of Stanford, Lincoln County, Kentucky; Thomas Hughs of Marion County, Kentucky; Sarah Hughs of Stanford, Kentucky; place of residence of Mary Hughs not shown.
One James M. Russell was of Adair County, Kentucky in 1850; it is not stated that he was related to the Russells mentioned above.
The son, John S. Hughs, noted above served in the War of 1812 and was in the battle of "Dudley's Defeat".
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Record Division.
November 9, 1911.
Mr. John H. Chadwick, 14 E. N. Central Avenue, Puscola, Illinois.
Sir:
In response to your letter dated the 1 st and received the 3 rd instant, you are advised that William Hughs was pensioned in Lincoln County, Kentucky, for 2 years service as Private, Sergeant, and Captain, under Colonel Thornton in the Virginia Militia.
It is stated that the soldier married prior to 1770, Mary- - -; he died November 14, 1834, in the 84 th year of his age, and she died October 19, 1845.
They had fourteen children as follows: Burkett; Reuben; Elizabeth (Betsey) who married Thomas Young, license dated May 18, 1795; Mary (Polly) who married her cousin Francis Hughs; Sarah (Sally) born about 1780; William born July June 5, 1783, married Mary daughter of Joseph Russell, license dated July 3, 1810; Judith married Joseph Russell; Tharp married Silas Russell; Tharp; John S. born June 7, 1791; Thomas; Lotty married Tharp Hall; Pratt and Sophia Hughs.
In 1850, the pension (Wid. File No. 8,964) which would have been due the widow Mary Hughs, was allowed for the benefit of her only surviving children Judith Russell, Sarah,

Wid. File No. 8,964.--2
John S. Thomas and Mary Hughes.
No fee.
Very respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.

VETERANS ADMINISTRATION
February 20, 1936
YOUR FILE REFERENCE:
IN REPLY REFER TO:
BA-J/AWF
Mrs. W. H. Welch 1230 W. Grand R. Avenue East Lansing, Michigan
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for information in regard to John Day who served with the Lewis and Clark Expedition, William Hughes who lived after the Revolution in Louisa County, Virginia, and Charles Yancey.
Revolutionary War data furnished by this office are obtained from claims for pension and bounty land which have been made to the United States, based upon service in that war.
A search of the records fails to show such claims on file on account of the Revolutionary War service of any Charles Yancey or Yancy.
The data furnished in regard to John Day and William Hughes are not sufficient to enable this office to identify the records of the John Day and William Hughes in whom you are interested. You will please furnish as much as possible of the following data relative to each of them: approximate dates of birth and death and places of residence at enlistment and after service.
Upon receipt of these data another search of the records will be made and a report sent you.
It is suggested as a possible means of securing data relative to the military record of soldiers of the Revolution, that you apply to The Adjutant General, War Department, Washington, D. C.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

January 3, 1936
William Hughs-W.8964 BA-J/AWF
Mr. George P. Taubman, Jr. Suite 514 Security Building Long Beach, California.
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War and War of 1812 record of William Hughes, Widow File 8964, and whose son was John S. Hughes.
A very careful examination of the papers in that claim has been made and the following data found.
The date and place of birth of William Hughs, as the name is shown in the claim, are not given, nor are the names of his parents stated.
William Hughs was pensioned for two years service as private, sergeant and captain, part of the time in Colonel Thornton's Virginia Regiment, War of the Revolution. This pension was at the rate of $405.00 per annum under the Act of June 7, 1832, at which time William Hughs was living in Lincoln County, Kentucky. It is not stated that he served in the War of 1812.
William Hughs married prior to the year 1770, definite date not shown, Mary, her maiden name is not stated, nor is her age given. He died November 14, 1834 in Lincoln County, Kentucky in the eighty-fourth year of his age; his widow, Mary, died, October 19, 1845. William Hughs stated a few years prior to his death, that he and his wife, Mary, had lived "together sixty-five Christmases".
The following data relative to their children are

also found in the claim-
Burkett born about the year 1769; Reuben, no data relative to him; Betsy or Elizabeth married, when she was "upwards of twenty years " of age, Thomas Young in Lincoln County, Kentucky, marriage bond dated May 18, 1795; Mary or Polly married her cousin, Francis Hughs, date of marriage not shown; Sarah or Sally born about 1780; William born July 5, 1783, married Mary (Polly), daughter of Joseph Russle (Russell), license dated July 3, 1810 in Lincoln County, Kentucky, the said Mary was born September 18, 1786; Judy or Judith married Joseph Russell, date not given; Fanny married Silas Russle (Russell), date not shown; Tharp born October 25, ----; John S. born June 9, 1791; Thomas, no data concerning him; Lotty married Tharp Hall, date not shown; Pratt, no data relative him; and Sop Sophia, no data concerning her.
The following children survived their mother, Mary Hughs, and there allowed the pension due her: Judith Russell, Sarah Hughs, John S. Hughs, Thomas Hughs, and Mary Hughs. They were residing in 1850 as follows- Judith Russell of Adair County, Kentucky; Sarah Hughs of Stanford, Lincoln County, Kentucky; John S. Hughs of Stanford, Kentucky; Thomas Hughs of Marion County, Kentucky; place of residence of Mary Hughs not shown.
One James M. Russell was of Adair County, Kentucky in 1850; it is not stated that he was related to the Russells mentioned above.
The John S. Hughs noted above served in the War of 1812 and was in the battle of "Buddy's Defeat"
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Rev. and 1812 War Section.
January 29, 1926.
Miss Inez Carver 1617 Spruce St Berkeley, Calif.
Madam:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 8964, it appears that William Hughes was pensioned in 1832 in Lincoln County, Kentucky, for two years service as private, sergeant, and Captain under Colonel Thornton in the Virginia Troops. no more
It is stated that soldier married prior to 1770, Mary (her maiden name is not given). He died November 14, 1834, in his eighty-fourth year; and she died October 19, 1845.
They had fourteen children- Burkett; Reuben; Elizabeth (Betoy), who married Thomas Young; license dated May 18, 1795; Mary (Polly), who married her cousin Francis Hughes; Sarah (Sally) born about 1780;
See letter from Miss Inez Carver dated 2-19-35 in this case

William born July 5, 1783, married Mary (Polly) daughter of Joseph Russell , license dated July 3, 1810; Judith married Joseph Russell; Fanny married Silas Russell; Tharp; John S.; born June 7, 1791; Thomas; Lotty married Tharp Hall; Pratt; and Sophia.
The following children were alive in 1850, and were allowed the pension due their mother-
Judith Russell; Sarah; John S.; Thomas; and Mary.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

Bourbon Ind
Dec 30. 1938
Dept. of Interior
Bureau of Pensions -
Dear Sirs -
Have you any record of William Hughes born Culpepper Co. Va - probably - died in Bourbon Co. Ky - wife Polly Foster?
Also James Parker born 1736. died 1810 probably Bourbon Co. Ky.
wife Polly Miller. according to family history served in Army of Geo. Washington -
Thanks -
Respectfully
Mrs. H. E. Buyer
Bourbon
Ind.

February 24, 1936.
My dear Sir:
You suggest that I send additional information before you undertake the search for William Hughes-Rev. Soldier. After the Revolution he was granted a large tract of land in Ky-the section which later became Montgomery Co. Kentucky. It was called a Military tract and at various times portions of this land was sold to his kinsman Thomas Pettit - the first sale I find was in 1806 for one thousand acres of this land - Charles Yancey of Louisa Co. Va. had charge of the sale of this land but Asa Thompson was the lawyer. William Hughes I believe was from Westmoreland Co. Pa. At least the Pettit-Hughes family lived there after the Revolution and probably during the Revolution. I noticed that both William Hughes and Charles Yancey were listed as Revolutionary Soldiers in a Louisa Co. Va. history so it is possible that they moved there after the revolution or it is possible that they served from there but I had supposed that they served in Pa. It is the Hughes-Pettit connection I am interested in but I thought records of Charles Yancey might throw some light on this family. I will greatly appreciate any help I can get on this record. Do you know of someone who has access to your records who is fairly familiar with the records there who would look up records for me. Someone who is not too expensive. I believe by searching the Rev. records for Pettits I could find the records I am looking for. I want the proof of my Pettit-Hughes connection.
Sincerely
Lysia Welch (Mrs. W.H.) 1230 N. Grand Ave East Lansing, Mich.
I don't know which of the John Days served in the Lewis Clark expedition - John the father or John the son. I have the pension records from you dept. on both of them but neither of them mention the Lewis Clark expedition in their pension records. I thought it possible that names were filed under Lewis Clark expedition and that I could tell in that way which of them served with Clark - I can see now that I was mistaken and that I will have to look elsewhere for that record.
1 sec. W.P.

E. C. DENIO GEO. A. HART
GEO. P. TAUBMAN, JR. MATTHEW C. SIMPSON
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PLEASE MARK REPLY ATTENTION OF MR.
November 30, 1935.
Commissioner of Pensions Department of the Interior Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Will you please furnish me with a copy of the documents filed in connection with the pension of the widow of William Hughes. The number, I believe, is Widow 8964. The affidavit was made by John S. Hughes who was a son of William Hughes.
Also give me the record of the service of William Hughes in either the Revolutionary War or War of 1812.
Send me statement of your costs and charges in this connection and I will remit immediately.
Respectfully yours,
Geo. P. Taubman, Jr.
GPT:RW

Miss Inez Carver 1617 Spruce St Berkeley California
U.S. Pension Bureau Washington D.C.
Gentlemen:- I am trying to trace up my people on my Grandfather Hughes' side.
Will you kindly give me what information you can from the records of the Pension Department in regard to William Hughes. He lived in Lincoln Co. Kentucky and was allowed a pension Jan 22, 1833 for service in the Virginia militia.
I would like to know what war he served in, the place of his nativity, date of his birth, Marriage, wife's name and names of their children. Thanking you in advance for the information, I remain
Very respectfully, Miss Inez Carver.
Inez Carver
Dec 12, 1925

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JOHN H. CHADWICK
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
14 E. N. CENTRAL AVENUE
TUSCOLA, ILLINOIS,
11/1/11.
Pension Dept.,
Bureau of Information,
Washington, D.C.,
Gentlemen:-
W 8964 Hughes
I write you for information in regard to William Hughes He was a soldier in the Revolutionary War and I think enlisted from Culpepper County, Virginia, and it might have been from some neighboring County or possibly he enlisted after he had removed from Virginia to Stanford, Lincoln County, Kentucky.
He drew a pension for a number of years, My information is that he was probably a Captain and that he probably was wounded during the war.
Please give me all the information you can in regard to this man. Kindly expedite the matter.
Very truly,
John H. Chadwick

Hon. J. Harlan 29 Dec. 1838
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War Dep t Pension Office Dec. 29. 1838
Sir,
I have reviewed the case of Mrs Polly Hughes, widow of William Hughes, dec d . and I can discover no reason for not adhering to the former decision, which was communicated to you on the 18 th inst. I have
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No. 4134 act 4 July '36 Kew. coll
Hon. J. Harlan House of Rep s

Louisville Ky. 30. Sep. 1857.
Dear Sir.
Enclosed is a letter from S. H. J. Trubee Esq. of Frankfort Ky. to which we respectfully call your attention.
Will you please give us the date and cause of the suspension of the pensioner William Hughes, formerly of Lincoln County Ky., placed on the Roll for Ky. in 1833 at $405. per annum under act 7 June 1832.
Your immediate attention to this will very much oblige
Very Resp y . your Abt. Secy G. A. H. Caldwell
Hon. Comr. of Pensions Washington City D. C.

N o 4134. Mary Higgs, da r widow of William Kentucky
Suspended; let 29 th June 1850 & Rev. C. S. Morehead.
Act 4 July 1836

Mary Hughes - William
Reg - 2-1636 -
Rev. Dr.
Rev. - John W
Official Business
FREE
Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D. C.

Frankfort Ky
Septm 28 th 1857.
Miss G. A. V. Caldwell
Genl
My Books don't furnish the day that W m Hughes a pensioner under the act of June 1832 upon the Kentucky roll (then a resident of Lincoln Co Ky) was stricken from the roll or suspended . If you will address a letter to the Hon. Commission of Pensions he will give you the date of suspension & the day down to which he was last paid. He was placed upon the roll in 1833 & the allowance was at the rate of $405. per annum
Most Respectfully
Yours &c Y. A. J. Wallace

Ward Dept. Pen Off- Dec 18. 18838
Sir
The declaration of Nancy Greenwood widow of Bitter Greenwood decd has been examined and filed with suspended case. If the claimant has a family record of her marriage of the birth of her children it should be exhibited and if there be none, she should state the fact under oath. Application should then be made to the Clerk of the Court of the County in Virginia, where she was married for such proof as said the records in his office may afford.
The declaration and testimony in the case of Mrs. Sarah Simmaddie have also been at filed with suspended case. Such testimony is required in her case as in that of Mrs. Greenwood.
In the case of Mrs. Polly Hughes widow of William Hughes decd I have to state that her husband improperly was allowed

Hon. J. Harlan, Hon. Reps.
Doc. 18. 1838 P.L.
a pension for nineteen months as a Captain of Militia, which he alleged to have served continuously. The militia service is short term only under one engagement. This was done when the Dept was not in possession of that knowledge of the militia service which it now has! The militia served in short terms only, under one engagement. To obtain a pension for the militia service performed by her husband, the claimant will therefore be required to exhibit the testimony of witnesses who had a personal knowledge of the service, and who can specify each particular term. Her husband also alleged two terms of three months each as a private. For that service the claim may be allowed without further proof. The papers have been filed with suspended case
Hon. J. Harlan N. R.
4134 Act 4 July 1836 35733 Act 7 July 1838 35743

Messrs G. A. + J. Caldwell
Oct 19,

Warrenton Office October 12. 1857
Gentlemen,
In answer to your letter of the 30 th ultimo, I have to state that it does not appear that the payment of the pension of William Hughes, late of Lincoln County Kentucky, was ever suspended.
Enquiries of this kind should be accompanied by powers of attorney from parties directly interested.
Messrs. S. A. & J. Caldwell } Louisville. } Kentucky }

4134
Mary Hughes & widow of William Kentucky Lined Co.
Admitted
P. bap & Sp. p 405. - born 14 Nov 1834 when he died to 19 th Oct 1845 when she died, children for with Rupell, Sarah Hughes, John L. Hughes, Thomas Hughes, & William Hughes,
Adm 24 July 1836,
H. M. L. Woodard H. R.

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of William Hough which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? 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? 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? No VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? 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? 11

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? XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? 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 has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility? Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office? 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? XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? 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 the 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.
†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 authenticated 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 end 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.
The claimant says he served about 20 months, This is too indefinite,

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William Hughes. Ken Act of June 1832 At what time paid? Per Offin
Recd 13 th November 1834 p d 1. that period
Dec. 18. 1838

House of Rep s June 30 th /50
Franc H Habne Esq r Sir Sir,
I send you herewith a letter from Col l Edwards requiring more evi- dence as to the marriage of Mary Hughes - He makes no other objection to the claim
Respectfully G l Morehead

Pension Office, June 29 th 1850.
Sir,
The papers in the case of Mary Hughes, deceased, widow of William Hughes, under Act 4 th July 1836, have been examined and filed.
No proof of the date of her marriage has been exhibited. The enclosed printed regulations will show what evidence should be produced.
I have the honor to be, Very Respectfully, Your Ob st Serv t .
J L Edwards
Hon. C. S. Morehead, House of Representatives.

Order of Court Showing who are the Living children of Mary Hughes, Deceased

State of Kentucky Lincoln County Set June Term
It has on this day satisfactorily appeared to the board that William Houghs was a pensioner of the United States under the act of Congress of 7 th of June 1832 at the rate of $405. per Annum that he died on the 14 th day of November 1834, that he left Mary Houghs his widow who remained a widow until her death which took place on the 19 th day of October 1845, and that she left the following persons Judith Russell, Sarah Houghs, John Houghs Thomas Houghs and Mary Hughes who are her only living children
I Thomas Nelson Clerk of the County Court of the Counties and State aforesaid do certify that the above order is a true copy of the records in my office
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name on this the 3 rd day of June 1850,
Thomas Nelson Clerk Lincoln County Court

Polly Hughes Kentucky
Suspended
See let. 18 Dec 38
Hon. J. Harlan
Do. to Jan 29 Dec 1838
Act 4 July 1836

Mary Hughes H. 536
Penlaunashy see
Commission of Pensions Pension Office see

House of Rep s June 17/50
Col. J. L. Edwards Com d Sir,
I herewith enclose you the claim of the heirs of Mary Hughes etc s for pension. Please have the papers examined and reported on as speedily as convenient
Respectfully G. Moorehead.

No. of - Neps 4 th Long St
I have Hon. commission of previous mice please give to me for Mr Boyle all the information He asks for in the enclosed letter and I will forward it to Mr Boyle - please see the en- closed letter
Mr Boyle is a gentleman of the highest respectability & I hope there will be no incon- venience resulting from the Revi- -on office by giving the desired information
With great respect I am yours Benjamin
14 March 1834 to 19 Oct 1845 To Judith Russell, Sarah Hughes John. S Hughes & Thomas Hughes & Mary Hughes

44 F.

Frankfort, K. July 16 th 1850.
About the Year 1823-4, I became acquainted with an old gentle- -man named William Hughes who lived near Stanford Lincoln County - I was born and raised in Mercer the adjoining County of Lincoln, and from my visits to the latter County as a practising lawyer, and its being embraced in the District in which I represented in the Congress of the U. States, enabled me to become acquainted with the family of Mr Hughes. They were highly respectable so far as I know or ever heard. I never heard any thing prejudicial to the good standing or character of Old Mr Hughes or any of his family.
J. W. Foster

Hon. C. S. Morehead
29 June 1850

Pension Office June 29 th 1850
Sir
The papers in the case of Mary Hughes dec d widow of William Hughes under act 4 th July 1836 have been ex d & filed. No proof of the date of her marriage has been exhibited. The enclosed printed regulations will shew what evidence should be produced,
Hon. C. J. Morehead N. R.

B E Gray
Jan 11/84

Pension Office Jany 11 1854
Sir
I herewith enclose the letter of Mr Bayle and have the honor to inform you that on the 16th of August 1850 the case of Mary Hughs dec d widow of William of Ky, was allowed under the act of July 4 1836, at the rate of $405 50 / 100 per annum, the pension to commence on the 14th of November 1834, (when William Hughs died) and to end on the 19th of October 1845, when she died. The certificate of pension was sent to Hon C. S. Morehead, for the benefit of Judith Russell, Sarah Hughs, John S. Hughs, Thomas Hughs and Mary Hughs,
Wm B. E. Greg Hy R