Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 7823, Peter Hughs, N.C. Va.

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Hughes, Peter or Hughes Lucy
N. 7823
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5317
Virginia Regiment Hugh Hughes widow of Peter Hughes Va
who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 56. Dollars 66
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1818.
22 " " May 1849
Certificate of Pension issued the 17 th day of Sept 1837 and sent to
Jacob Lynch mo. died John Lynch Nov. 15, 1855 a. B. Virginia
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 9, 1848, Page 154 Vol. 3
Ray & m ss-108141

Letter to Samuel Rhea & Pension Agent 13 Sept 1847.
3501
East - Tennessee
Peter Houcks
of Sullivan in the State of Tennessee who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Taylor of the Regt. commanded by Genl. McIntosh in the Virginia line for 17 months from 1777
Inscribed on the Roll of East Tennessee at the rate of 56 - Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 th day of Dec r 32 and Smith H. H. S. Blaw, House of Rep s
Arrears to 14th of Sept 1832 - 84.99 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Mar: 33 25.33
$110.32
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nathan Rice Clerk, Book D Vol. 9 Page 102.

State of Virginia Washington County, Sc
On this twenty sixth day of August 1850, personally appeared before the undersigned a justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid, Lucy Hughs a resident in the county of Washington aforesaid, aged Eighty eight years, who being duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed, the 29 th day of July 1848: That she is the widow of Peter Hughs who was a private in the army of the Revolution, and who served as stated in his declaration on file in the pension office, and upon which a certificate of pension was granted the said Peter Hughs, who then resided in Sullivan county Tennessee on the 24 th day of December 1832. - She further declares, that she was married to the said Peter Hughs on the 8 th day of May in the year, one thousand seven hundred and eighty seven; that her husband the aforesaid Peter Hughs died on the twenty second day of May 1849, that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the second of January one thousand eight hundred, to wit, at the time above stated.
She further swears that she is now a widow, and that she has never before made any application for a pension which has been allowed. - That about eleven months ago, she made a declaration in order to obtain a pension under the act of the 7 th of July 1838, which is now on file in the pension office, and to which and the proof accompanying it she refers in support of her present application.
her Lucy X Hughs mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year first above written before me. And I do certify that the said Lucy Hughs, is, from bodily infirmity, unable to appear before the court.
John Eakin J.P.

State of Virginia &c Washington County
I Jacob Lynch Clerk of the court of the county and state aforesaid, do hereby certify that John Baker is a justice of the peace, in and for said county, duly commissioned and qualified, and that 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 9 th day of September in the year 1850.
Jacob Lynch Clk

Halo of Tennessee 3 August 2. 1832 Sullivan County 3
On this 29 th August 1832 personally appeared in open court before the Justices of the Court of Pleas & for said County Peter Hughes a resident of said County aged Seventy — years who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 That he entered the Service of the United States under the following named Officers and served as herein after stated. That at a very early period he came to the Holston Country then the frontier of North Carolina (now Tennessee) on Beaver Creek and, after remaining for some years before the breaking out of the war, he was ordered out for a two months tour against the Cherokee Indians, to Clinch River, in what is now Russell County Virginia under John Robert Craig, & served in that capacity two months as a ranger returned home the time is not now recollect ed , but thinks the fall of 1777 after which he again in the volunteer himself under Captain Taylor on the 20 th day of August 1778 to go against the Shawanoes & Delaware Indians (in what is now Ohio) and  and to Fort McIntosh and there joined Col. McIntosh and under his command proceeded to perform fatigue duty at said Fort and there served out

his service for the term of eight months, under John Taylor who at the expiration of the time returned with his men back to the Holston Country from whence they started, and was discharged, without a written discharge.
That in the month of September 1780 he again volunteered under John Craig, of Col Campbell's command, to go against Ferguson whom with his army it was understood contemplated crossing the mountains & taking possession of the lead mines in Wythe County Virginia. That his company to which he belonged with Campbell's command joined M c Dowell's command and at Hop Creek in what is now Carter County Tennessee & marched Col. Campbell, Shelby, M c Dowell, Diven & Cleveland were all united before the arrival at Kingsmountain where they met Ferguson's army and where on the top of the mountain the troops on the American side surrounded the British on the mountain killed Ferguson, & killed & took prisoner all the army being about eight hundred prisoners, which declaration aided in guarding to a place near Salisbury where the North Carolina militia received them, & we were discharged after performing three months service the not favoured with a written discharge, but discharged by Col Campbell.

That he some time afterwards he thinks in the fall of the year after Fergusons defeat again volunteered, under Col Sevier for a tour of duty against the Indians, and met the troops at Big Creek and camped at Dobsons Ford of Holston & continued on to Telfers plains, & burned the Town & destroyed the corn & other property said tour being for two months. he was then dismissed & returned home.
That afterwards in the month of September of the next year he volunteered under Col Lynch to go to the lead mines in Wyl the Forks new river, with a view to prevent the possibility of the British getting the possession thereof where he continued as a guard two months, and was dismissed by others supplying his place at the expiration of that time being fifteen months service in the four several expeditions. That he has no documentary evidence nor has he any witnesses by whom to establish his services except that annexed in the affidavit of Jacob Buler. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension, except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any state. That there is no resident minister in his vicinity.
Sworn to & subscribed in open court this 22 d August 1832.
his Peter H. Hughes mark

On this 22 d day of August 1832 personally appeared in open Court Jacob Bealer a citizen of said County who being first duly sworn deposed that he knew of the aforesaid Peter Hughes having volunteered for the expedition against the Shawnee & Delaware Indians, and went in company with him from the Hocking County to Fort McIntosh on the Ohio, and serving as stated by him in his declaration until witness was detailed under Capt. Carmack to go to Fort Laurens on Muskingum river, which was in the month of December, that Capt. Archibald Taylor under whom said Hughes was serving remained at Fort McIntosh with his company to his full term duly, and witness knows not personally of Hughes' services after December when he left him. Witness also states that he knows of his own knowledge of Hughes volunteering & performing the Kings Mountain line of duty under Col Campbell against Ferguson, & being in the battle & serving the whole three months term. Said Jacob Bealer and Benjamin Bealer also say that they are personally acquainted with said Peter Hughes & that it is reputed & believed in his neighborhood, that he was a revolutionary soldier and served as stated by him in which opinion they concur. Sworn to as described in open Court this date above.
Jacob Bealer Benj. Bealer

State of Tennessee Sullivan County
On this 5 th day of September in the year 1850, personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the County aforesaid Caleb Morrell, sixty three years of age, who being duly sworn according to Law, on his oath doth say, that he is sixty three years of age, and that he has been personally acquainted with David Hughes fifty five years, said David Hughes is the oldest son of Peter Hughes and Lucy Hughes formerly Lucy Blevins who lived within and a half mile of where I was born (and raised), said Peter and Lucy his wife raised a large family (to wit) David, George, Nancy, Starling, and William all of whom were born prior to the year 1800 - my acquaintance was familiar with said persons, as school mates, and common neighborhood associates - said Peter Hughes drew a pension and lived in Sullivan County Tennessee until a late date, he with his wife removed to Washington County Virginia and has since deceased -
Caleb Morrell
Sworn to, and subscribed before me This 5 th day of September 1850
Wm. D. Blevins Justice of the Peace for Sullivan County.
and I do also certify that said Caleb Morrell the subscribing witness is a creditable person.
Wm. D. Blevins J. P.

State of Tennessee Sullivan County
On this 5 th day of September in the year 1850. Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, an acting Justice of the Peace and for the County and State aforesaid, Samuel Millard, who being duly sworn according to law, doth say, that he is sixty four years old, and that he has been personally acquainted with David Hughes upwards of fifty years. Said David Hughes is the oldest son of Peter Hughes and Lucy Hughes his wife, (formerly Lucy Fleming) who lived within an auto a half mile or two miles of where I was born and raised, Said Peter Hughes and Lucy his wife raised a large family. (To wit) Said David, George, Nancy, Marling and William, all of whom were born prior to the year 1800 - My acquaintance with the children of the said Peter and Lucy Hughes, came from the common neighborhood associating, which occurred almost every week - Said Peter Hughes was a pensive man, and resided in Sullivan County Tennessee, until a late date, he with his wife has removed to Washington County Virginia, and has since deceased.
Samuel Millard
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 5 th day of September 1850 -
Wm D. Fleming Justice of the Peace for Sullivan County
I also certify that that Samuel Millard the subscribing witness is a creditable person.
Wm D. Fleming P. Prand.

State of Tennessee & I Thomas P. Ford Clerk of the County Sullivan County Court for said County Do hereby certify that William H. Blevins Esq. whose name appears to the foregoing affidavit is now and was at the time of signing the same an acting justice of the peace in and for said County duly commis- sioned and sworn,
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of my office at office in Blountville the 5 th day of September 1850.
Thos. P. Ford Clerk By John C. Sullinger D.C.

Payment to be made at
Richmond Va. , by
F. A. Hanson Esq.
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
Richmond, Virginia
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1848, Page 134 Vol. 3.
A. P. Wright Clerk.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848, Sarah Hughes widow of Peter Hughes who was a Private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of fifty six dollars and sixty six cents per annum, commencing on the 2 nd May 1848 4 th of March, 1848 , and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the Department of the Interior this twentieth day of September one thousand eight hundred and fifty
Alex H. H. Stuart
Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

Hughes Lucy deceased March 4 1833-
to
Nov 16 1833-
mus Q 11 $39.48
Voucher 16
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Act 2 July 1821 8
12 of 1856
Richmond, Virginia
B-144 July 8

State of Virginia ) Washington County. )
Be it known, That before me John N. Humes, a justice of the peace, duly authorized by law to administer oaths, in and for the county aforesaid, personally appeared Hiram Hughes, and made oath in due form of law, that he is the administrator of the estate of Lucy Hughes deceased, who was a pensioner of the United States at the rate of fifty six dollars and sixty six cents, whose certificate of pension is dated the 17 th day of September 1850, and that the said Lucy Hughes did not intermarry with any one, but continued the widow of Robert Hughes until her death. (Of the truth of which statements, I am fully satisfied.) Hiram Hughes
Sworn to and subscribed, this 28 th day of January 1856, before me. H. B. Brumley
Know all men by these presents, That I Hiram Hughes Administrator of Lucy Hughes deceased, who was a pensioner of the United States, do hereby constitute and appoint, Krenshaw H. my true and lawful attorneys, for me and in my name, to receive from the agent of the United States, for paying pensions in the city of Richmond and State of Virginia, the pension due the said Lucy Hughes deceased, from the fourth day of March 1855, to the 15 th day of November 1855 the day of her death. Witness my hand and seal, this 28 th day of January 1856.
in presence of James Orr David Clark
Hiram Hughes Administrator of Lucy Hughes deceased
State of Virginia, Washington County. to wit:
Be it known, that on the 28 th day of January, 1856.

before the subscribers a justice of the peace in and for the said county, duly authorized by law to administer oaths, personally appeared Hiram Hughes Administrator of Lucy Hughes deceased above named, and acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be his act and deed. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand the day and year last above mentioned. J. W. Hume
Virginia
At a court held for Washington County the 26 th day of November 1855.
On the motion of Hiram Hughes who took the oath of an administrator prescribed by law and entered into and acknowledged his bond in the sum of Two hundred dollars with Samuel Houston his security conditioned as the law directs. Certificate is therefore granted him for the obtaining letters of administration on the estate of Lucy Hughes deceased in due form.
State of Virginia
County of Washington
I Jacob Lynch Clerk of the court of the said county of Washington, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy from the records of the court of the said county, of the order granting to Hiram Hughes administration on the estate of Lucy Hughes deceased. And I do further certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to said court, that the said Lucy Hughes was a pensioner of the United States at the rate of fifty six dollars and sixty six cents; was a resident of the county of Washington in the State of Virginia, and died in the county and State aforesaid, on the fifteenth day of November 1855. And I do further certify that John N. Humes whose genuine signature appears above and within, now is, and was at the time of signing the same an acting justice of the peace in and for the said county, duly elected, commissioned and qualified.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said court, this second

day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & fifty six Jacob Lynch
State of Virginia City of Richmond ss Be it known that on the 7 th day of February 1856 before me Morris D. Newman Person Agent duly authorized by law to administer oaths personally appeared Alex. Fleming one of the firm of Greenhaw & Co and man and that he has no interest whatever in the money he is authorized to receive by motion of the foregoing powers of attorney either by any pledge mortgage sale assignment or transfer and that he does not know or believe that the same has been or is now part of or any person whatever Alex. Fleming one of the firm of Greenhaw & Co attys Sworn to and subscribed this day and year last above mentioned before me. Morris D. Newman Person agent
Richmond Feby 7 th 1856. Received of Morris D. Newman Agent for paying Pensions thirty eight dollars and fifty cents being for eight months and eleven days pension due to Sarah Hughes from the 2 nd day of March 1855 to the 15 th day of November 1855 per which I have signed duplicate receipts $38.50
Richmond Feby 7 th 1856 Received of Morris D. Newman Agent for paying pension thirty nine dollars & 48 cents being for eight months and eleven days pension due to Sarah Hughes Administrator of Lucy Hughes from the 16 th day of March 1855 to the 15 th day of November 1855 for which I have signed duplicate receipts $39.48 Alex. Fleming one of the firm of Greenhaw & Co attys

August 24, 1932
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PETER HUGHS or HUGHES W. 7823
Mrs. J. Stewart French 2133 Fourteenth Avenue, South Birmingham, Alabama
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the record of Peter Hughes, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data contained herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 7823, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Peter Hughs or Hughes.
While living on Beaver Creek in the Holston country, then a frontier of North Carolina (later Tennessee), he enlisted about the year 1777, served two months against the Cherokee Indians as a ranger in Captain Robert Craig's company of Virginia troops. He volunteered August 20, 1778, served as a private in Captain Archibald Taylor's company against the Shawnee and Delaware Indians in the Ohio country, marched to Fort McIntosh where the company was placed under command of Colonel McIntosh; length of this service eight months. He volunteered in September, 1780, served three months as private in Captain Craig's company, Colonel Campbell's Virginia regiment, and was in the battle of King's Mountain. Later in that year he volunteered and served two months as a private under Colonel Sevier against the Indians. He volunteered in September, 1781, and served two months as a private in Colonel Lynch's Virginia regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 29, 1832, while a resident of Sullivan County, Tennessee, aged seventy years.
In 1847, soldier had moved into Virginia where his grandson had built a house for him and his daughter, their names not designated.

Peter Hughs or Hughes died May 22, 1849, in Washington County, Virginia.
Soldier married sometime in March, April 8, or May 8, 1787, (all three dates given) in Sullivan County, Tennessee, Lucy Blevins.
Soldier's widow, Lucy Hughs or Hughes, was allowed pension on her application executed August 26, 1850, at which time she was aged eighty-eight years and living in Washington County, Virginia, to which place she had moved from Sullivan County, Tennessee. She died November 15, 1855.
Peter Hughs or Hughes and his wife, Lucy, reared a large family of children; the only names given were: David the oldest son, George, Nancy, Sterling and William, who were all born prior to 1800.
In 1849, Nancy Girtman, aged about seventy-four years, made affidavit in Washington County, Virginia, in support of the claim for pension of her sister, Lucy Hughs or Hughes.
In 1850, one Elizabeth Blevins, aged about seventy years, made affidavit in Sullivan County, Tennessee, before William D. Blevins, Justice of the Peace in that county, in behalf of soldier's widow, Lucy Hughs or Hughes; the relationship of those two persons to said Lucy is not shown.
There are no further family data in the claim.
The foregoing history is that of the only soldier named Peter Hughs or Hughes found in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
In order to identify the record of the particular David Hughes in whom you are interested, should it be on file, as much as possible of the following data in regard to him should be furnished: approximate dates of birth and death, places of residence at enlistment and after service and given name of widow.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

Peter Hughs
Adm
17 months
956.66-
Mr. D'hair

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

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service?
2 citizens
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
yes
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?
a witness
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?
yes
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?
yes
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct?
no
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?
1 2 3 5 7
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.

No 1398 Lucy Hughes 60 Vn x 22
Married to Jacob Synch 13 th Oct r 1849 " Hon F. Mc Mulline 18 th July 1850 " Jacob Synch 10 th Aug t 1850
act 7 July 1838

March 1878
Add: wid: base.
Lucy Hughes widow of Peter
James L. Edwards esq.
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
FREE

Shington March 11 th 1850.
Mr. James L d Edwards. Com r of Pensions.
Dear Sir
Enclosed you will receive some additional proof in support of the application of Mrs. Lucy Hughes widow of Peter Hughes deceased for a pension, which I hope will prove satisfactory. — The old lady is in quite indigent circumstances. I must therefore request that you will at your earliest convenience examine the papers, and inform me of the decision thereon. Her declaration was forwarded the latter part of September or first of October last, and is on file in your office.
With respect
Yours
Jacob L d Lynch.

5688. Peter Hughes for Pension - att 1832

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories, prescribed by the Dep- artment of war that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as stated; and the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Jacob Beeler and Benjamin Beeler who signed the preceding affidavit are credible persons and that their state- ment is entitled to full credit. It is furthermore made to appear that there is no resident minister in the vicinity of the applicant.
I Richard Netherland clerk of the Court of pleas & quarters sessions for said County do certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the Court in the case of the application of Peter Hughes for a Pension
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my seal of office this 22 d August 1832.
Richard Netherland Clerk By G.W. Netherland D. Clerk

Oct 10 8 1849
Decl Lucy Hughes under John James L. Co Washington Va.
act 4 Feb 1849
James L. Edwards esq Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.
Handwritten signature or mark

Wilmington Sept 29 th 1849.
Mr. James L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir.
Enclosed you will receive the declaration of Mrs. Lucy Hughes for the purpose of obtaining a pension, under the acts of Congress granting pensions to the widows of Revolutionary soldiers, together with an affidavit in support of her claim, which I hope will prove satisfactory, and be found in due form. — So soon as her application is examined & passed upon, I will thank you to inform me or her of its fate, and if allowed forward the certificate of Pension, either to her or myself, directed to this place. — Should any other or further proof be required, be so good as to inform me of it, and I will endeavour to furnish it.
With respect
Your Ob t Serv t
Jacob Lynch

May 17, 1932
BA-J/MLB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Peter Hughs or Hughes W. 7823
Mrs. Ancil Ross 625 South Benton Street Gainesville, Texas
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter of recent date, relative to Peter Hughs, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 7823, based upon the military service of Peter Hughs or Hughes in the Revolutionary War.
While living on Beaver Creek in the Holston country, then a frontier of North Carolina (later Tennessee), he enlisted about the year 1777, served two months against the Cherokee Indians as a ranger in Captain Robert Craig's company of Virginia troops.
He volunteered August 20, 1778, served as a private in Captain Archibald Taylor's company against the Shawnee and Delaware Indians in the Ohio country, marched to Fort McIntosh where the company was placed under command of Colonel McIntosh; length of his service eight months. He volunteered in September, 1780, and served three months as private in Captain Craig's company, Colonel Campbell's Virginia regiment, and was in the battle of King's Mountain. Later in that year he volunteered and served two months as a private under Colonel Sevier against the Indians. He volunteered in September, 1781, and served two months as a private in Colonel Lynch's Virginia regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 29, 1832, while a resident of Sullivan County, Tennessee, aged seventy years.
In 1847, soldier had moved into Virginia where his grandson had built a house for him and his daughter, their names not designated.
He died May 22, 1849, in Washington County, Virginia.

Soldier married sometime in March, April 8, or May 8, 1787, (all three dates given) in Sullivan County, Tennessee, Lucy Blevins.
Soldier's widow, Lucy Hughs or Hughes, was allowed pension on her application executed August 26, 1850, at which time she was aged eighty-eight years and living in Washington County, Virginia, to which place she had moved from Sullivan County, Tennessee.
She died November 15, 1855.
Peter Hughs or Hughes and his wife, Lucy, reared a large family of children; the only names given were: David the oldest son, George, Nancy, Starling and William, who were all born prior to 1800.
In 1849, Nancy Girtman, aged about seventy-four years, made affidavit in Washington County, Virginia, in support of the claim for pension of her sister, Lucy Hughs or Hughes.
In 1850, one Elizabeth Blevins, aged about seventy years, made affidavit in Sullivan County, Tennessee, before William D. Blevins, Justice of the Peace in that county, in behalf of soldier's widow, Lucy Hughs or Hughes; the relationship of those two persons to said Lucy is not shown.
There are no further family data.
The foregoing history is that of the only soldier named Peter Hughs or Hughes found in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

MRS. JOHN STEWART FRENCH 2133 FOURTEENTH AVENUE, SO. BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
Aug. 8 th 1932-
Veterans Bureau. Washington, D.C. Gentlemen:-
Will you kindly send me the Revolutionary records of Peter Hughes and David Hughes , who served in the Virginia lines -
Thanking you in advance for this kindness, I am-
Very Truly,
Jamie C. French-
Mrs. J. Stewart French. 2133-14 th av. So. Birmingham, Ala-

625 South Denton Street
Gainesville, Texas
March 30, 1932
Veteran's Administration
Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
Please send me all information which you have concerning Peter Hughes who was a soldier from Virginia during the Revolutionary War. He was granted a pension while living in Tennessee about the year 1835.
Thanking you for any information you may give and hoping for a prompt reply, I am ,
Yours truly,
Mrs. Alice Ross

BONHAM ABSTRACT CO. INCORPORATED
BONHAM, TEXAS
August 20th, 1927.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
All information in regard to Peter Hughes , who was granted pension 1835, Record Book 3, number is Tennessee, 100.
Yours very truly,
Myrtle J. Bolton Myrtle J. Bolton,
625, South Denton St.,
Gainesville, Texas.

1932-May 17-Inst. to Mrs. Anil Ross (M.R.B.) 1932, Aug. 24-Inst. to Mrs. J. Stewart French - M.R.B.
Rev. WIDOW, &c.
File No. 7823
Lucy Hughes Widow
Peter Hughes Pvt. Rev. War
Act: Chas. 29/48
Index:—Vol. 28
Page 355
[Arrangement of 1870.]

State of Tennessee Sullivan County 3
This day personally appeared before me, the undersigned a Justice of the Peace, in and for the said county, Nancy Girtman aged seventy three years, and Elizabeth Blevins aged about seventy years, who being first duly sworn, doth on their oaths state, that they were well acquainted with Peter Hughes - now deceased - who was a revolutionary soldier - having known him from his youth - that they were also well acquainted with Lucy Blevins from her infancy - who is now the widow of the said Peter Hughes deceased - that they were present and saw the said Peter Hughes and Lucy Blevins married in this county - that the marriage was solemnized by John Shelly Esquire, same time in the month of March 1787
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 26 th day of February 1850 Wm D Blevins. J. Peas
Elizabeth her X Blevins mark Nancy her Girtman mark
I do certify that the above named persons Nancy Girtman and Elizabeth Blevins are creditable persons.
Wm D Blevins J. Peas.
State of Tennessee, I Thomas P Ford Clerk of the County Sullivan County, 3 Court in and for said County and State do hereby certify that William D Blevins Esquire be- fore whom the foregoing affidavits of Elizabeth Blevins and Nancy Girtman was made and who has thereunto sub- scribed his name, was at the time of so doing an acting justice of the peace, in and for said county, duly com- missioned and qualified, and that the foregoing sig-

matrimony, purporting to be his, are genuine and I do hereby certify that I have examined my office and can find no record evidence therein, of the marriage of Peter Hughes and Lucy Bolvins — In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office as clerk of the Court of said county, this 2 nd day of March 1850.
Thos P Ford Clerk

Blountville Sept 6. 1847
Col. J. S. Edwards,
Dr Sir.
Our old friend Peter Hughes has made some difficulty in his pension business by his removal across the line into Virginia — He was not aware of the difficulty until he came here to file his papers — Supposing that he would of course draw his pension at Jonesboro. — His Grandson has built a house for him & his daughter, on his land — Of course he has now no where else to go, that would be so comfortable — And of course he will be greatly obliged if you will permit him to draw his money at Jonesboro as heretofore — He can't live many years —
I send you his papers — Hope that they are right — And that I have given them the proper direction —
Please write me with all necessary instructions And you will add to the many favours heretofore rendered
Yrs Very truly Sam. Rhea
Please address me here

ERRE
Col. James L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington City.

Abingdon Va July 29 th 1850.
Col o James L t Edwards.
Dear Sir.
Yours of the 18 th inst addressed to Col o M c Mullin, in answer to a letter of mine addressed to him a few weeks, in relation to the application of M rs Lucy Hughes widow of Peter Hughes deceased for a pension, and enclosed by him to me, came to hand by the mail on Friday last. - You state in yours of the 18 th , that the two affidavits enclosed in mine of the 11 th of March last, in relation to the marriage of M rs Hughes, does not meet the requirements of your report to me of the 13 th of October last, and that it must be made to appear that neither the marriage bond, nor any other record evidence can be obtained, before 8 c . - With the affidavits of Eliz th Schurins and Nancy Girtman, there was a certificate from the Clerk of Sullivan County Tennessee, showing that there was no record evidence of the marriage to be found in his office, which in the pressure of business, has perhaps escaped your observation, it being as my recollection serves me, contained in the same certificate, which certifies the affidavits. - If you have observed this certificate, and it does not supply the deficiency in regard to the proof of the marriage, I do not suppose it can be done, as at that day every thing was loosely done in the offices in this country. - You also state, "If she will make a declaration under the act of the 29 th July 1848, and show to the satisfaction of this office, that she was married prior to 1800, a pension will be granted her 8 c ". - I drew her declaration, and do not now recollect, under which of the acts of Congress it was intended at the time to found the application, but had supposed it would answer for an application under either or all. - Should the declaration therefore, which has been forwarded, not answer for an application under the act of July 1848, and the proof already made be considered sufficient to sustain the application under the act of 1848, I would thank you to return the declaration, and I will draw another for her, - and in such case you will please inform me, whether or not, the depositions

already transmitted will be received as evidence, or new ones must be obtained and forwarded.
I have no pecuniary interest in this matter and am only endeavouring to aid a very feeble and poor old lady, and do not wish to put her to any more trouble about the matter, unless there is a fair prospect of the claim being allowed upon the evidence already adduced, as I do not believe she will have it in her power to make any additional proof. — If therefore you think the evidence insufficient, I would thank you, if not inconsistent with your duties, to say so, and if no further proof can be obtained, then a new declaration will be unnecessary.
With respect.
Your Ob t Serv t
Jacob Lynch

W. Hughes
W. Cole
FREE
Col o James L. Edwards. 26 Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D t Columbia

Shington Pa Sept 9 th 1850
Dear Sir
Enclosed you will receive the declaration of Mrs Lucy Hughes widow of Peter Hughes for a pension under the act of the 29 th July 1848, together with the affidavits of Caleb Morell and Samuel Millard which I hope will prove satisfactory. Should the pension be granted, you will please enclose the certificate, directed either to her or myself at this place. If however there should yet be any thing wanting in order to obtain the pension, be so good as to inform me of it, at your earliest convenience, and I will endeavour to have it furnished.
With respect
Your Ob t Serv t
Jacob Lynch

1398 Lucy Hughes
Declaration Mort Peter in
at 7 May 1808 2 Feb 1848
Marr'd 1787
Has'd 22 May 1849
Adm rs symas for $36.41 for annu. comg.
22 May 1849
Richmond Va. roll
Jacob Lynch Hingham Va

State of Virginia ) Washington County )
On this 19 th day of September in the year of our Lord 1864, personally appeared before the undersigned a justice of the peace in and for the said county, Lucy Hughes, a resident of the county and state aforesaid, aged eighty seven years, who being first 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 4 th 1836, and of the acts amendatory and explanatory thereof: That she is the widow of Peter Hughes who was a private in the army of the Revolution, and who served as stated in his declaration now on file in the war office, and upon which a certificate of pension, was issued the 24 th day of December 1832.
She further declares that she was married to the said Peter Hughes on the 8 th day of April in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty seven; that her husband the aforesaid Peter Hughes, died on the twenty second day of May one thousand eight hundred & forty nine; and that she has remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed.
Sworn to, and subscribed, on this day and year above enrolled before me.
Edward Latham J.P.
Lucy Hughes mark

State of Virginia Washington County
This day Nancy Girtman aged about seventy four years, personally appeared before the undersigned a justice of the peace in and for said county, and made oath. That she is the sister of Lucy Hughes who has signed and sworn to the within declaration - That she was about twelve years of age, at the time of the marriage of her said sister to Peter Hughes. She well recollects of being present at the marriage, which according to the best of her recollection took place about sixty two years ago last spring - The marriage was solemnized in the now county of Sullivan Tennessee, by one John Shelby. She further states that the Peter Hughes above named, is the same person who was a prisoner of the United States, and that he died in this county, on or about the twenty second day of May last, leaving the said Lucy Hughes his widow.
Nancy her Girtman Mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the 19 th day of September in the year 1849 before me.
Edward Latham J.P.
I do certify that I am acquainted with the above named Nancy Girtman and that she entitled to credit as a witness.
Edward Latham J.P.

State of Virginia } Washington County }
I Jacob Lynch Clerk of the court of the said county of Washington, do hereby certify that Edward Salton esq. before whom the foregoing declaration, and affidavit were made, and whose name is thereunto subscribed, was, at the time of so doing a justice of the peace in and for said county, duly commissioned and sworn, and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his, are genuine.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office, this 29 th day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty nine.
Jacob Lynch Cl.