List of 63 Pension Application Petitioners
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Pension Application Michael Fulp - W10043 - Phebe Fulp - f34NC
Transcribed by Will Graves 1/11/09 rev'd 7/17/15
State of North Carolina Stokes County
On this the 15th day of March 1833 personally appeared in open Court, before the justices of the County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions of the County of Stokes in the State of North Carolina, now sitting, Michael Fulp, Senior a resident of said County aged seventy-eight years in April next who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated: to wit, He the said Michael Fulp first entered the service of the US as a volunteer in a company commanded by William Dobson Captain James Gamble Lieutenant John Hannah Ensign -- we were under the command of Colonel Joseph Williams, and Major Joseph Winston (afterwards Colonel Winston). This was in the year 1776, the day and month not recollected but it was in warm weather -- this service was what was then called the Cherokee expedition: he volunteered in Surry County NC from which County he was marched from said Surry County to Flower Gap in the Blue Ridge, where the Army crossed the mountain -- reached on the New River near the Poplar Camp -- crossed said River and marched on towards Tennessee River -- at Holstine (or Holson) River [sic, Holston River] we were joined by the Virginians, at a place called the boat yard at this time, we were all put under the command of General Christie [sic, William Christian]. We then marched on to the Tennessee River where we were stationed for several weeks: we thence were marched in various directions till we reached home, having served in this tour as near as I can ascertain 4 months at the least.
In the year 1781 he thinks in July he again entered the service as a drafted militia man in Surry County aforesaid, was put under Captain David Humphreys -- (pron. [?] Umpreys) Lieutenant Solomon Humphreys, Ensign not recollected -- was put under the command of Colonel James Martin of said Surry County: we were stationed a few days at old Richmond in said County: were then marched a southeasterly direction between the Yadkin and Cape Fear rivers till we nearly reached Georgetown South Carolina -- then turned towards Wilmington North Carolina which town the British had then in possession: when about 10 or 15 miles from Wilmington news was received in our camp that Corn Wallis [sic, Cornwallis] and his Army had surrendered [October 19, 1781] to General Washington: we soon after heard the British had left Wilmington whereupon we marched towards Hillsboro -- came on to Hillsborough thence to Guilford C. H. and on to Surry County aforesaid and he was discharged by his Captain, Humphreys, at the Cross Roads, now called Kerner's Crossed Roads, which place was then in Surry County afterwards, but now in Stokes County North Carolina. In this last mentioned service he served 3 months at the least. From great age, (he being 78 years of age) and infirmities, and the consequent loss of memory he cannot swear positively to the precise length of time he served -- but that he served the following tours to wit
The first tour as a private volunteer in 1776 for four months at least
The second tour as a private drafted militia man 1781 three months at least besides several times he was called out to guard prisoners and such services at one time he recollects of two weeks making in all seven months and two weeks at the least -- for which seven months and two weeks service as a private militia man in the North Carolina militia he claims a pension. He has no documentary evidence of his services nor does he know of any person by whom he can prove the same except Colonel James Martin above mentioned by whom this applicant expects he can prove the tour of three months which this applicant served under him; but is not certain as he does not remember to have had any conversation with Colonel Martin on the subject since he left the service -- they living 25 or 30 miles apart.
His answers to the seven interrogatories proposed by the war department –
1 Ans: I was born in Lancaster County Pennsylvania in the year 1755.
2nd Ans: I have a record of my age in a Bible now in my possession.
3rd Ans: When called into service I lived in Surry County North Carolina lived ever since in the same County until the County was divided about 40 years ago, when I fell in the County of Stokes, where I have lived ever since said division, and where I now live: have you lived on the plantation on which I now live upwards of 51 years
4th Ans: I first volunteered -- 2nd was drafted.
5th Ans: There were never any regular troops where I served nor do I remember the names of any other officers who served with us except Major Daniel Gillespie of Guilford County North Carolina, John Gillespie, brother to the Major who was a Captain of the Light Horse, and General Rutherford under whom we were most of the time during the 3 months tour aforesaid -- the general circumstances of my services have been given –
6th Ans: I do not think I ever received any written discharge.
7th Ans: I am well known to James T. Wright a clergyman residing in Stokes County North Carolina, Salathiel Stone Esqr., & John Preston of said County who all reside in my neighborhood who can and will testify to my veracity and their belief as to my services as a Revolutionary soldier.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatsoever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the Agency of any State Territory or District.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
S/ Michael Fulp, Senior, X his mark
[Salathiel Stone and John Preston gave the standard supporting affidavit.]
[p 25: James Wright, a clergyman, also gave a standard supporting affidavit.]
[p 26]
State of North Carolina County of Stokes
Be it known that on this the 26th day of April 1833 personally appeared before me Peter Transie one of the justices of the County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions in and for the County of Stokes aforesaid, George Lachenauer, a resident of the said County, and made oath in due form of law, that he is acquainted with Michael Fulp Senior who made his declaration in order to obtain the pension, at the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the said County of Stokes, March Term 1833, that he well remembers that the said Michael Fulp was in the service of the United States in the year 1776: that he Michael Fulp served in the company commanded by William Dobson -- that he knows him to be the same man because he has frequently seen him since the war, they both having lived in the same County ever since.
Sworn to and subscribed by making his Mark the day and year aforesaid.
S/ George Lachinauer, X his mark
[p 9: On December 13, 1838, in Stokes County, NC, Phebe Fulp, 80 years old 24th of October last, filed for a widow's pension stating that she married Michael Fulp August 20, 1777, by Rev'd William Hill, a Baptist minister; that her husband died May 7, 1836; that she and her husband had twelve children, to wit: George Fulp, born the 28th day of August 1778, Valentine, Jane, Phebe, Salley, Solomon, Peter, Elizabeth, Polly, Anna, Abigal & Michael]
Family record
George Fulp son of Michael and Phebe Fulp was Born august 28th day 1778
Valentin fulp was born March 1st day 1780
Jeny fulp was born august the 23 day 1782
Phebe fulp was born February 23 day 1784
Sally fulp was born august the 15 day 1786
Solomon fulp was born october the 25 [last digit is unclear] 1788
Peter fulp was born June 30, 1790
Elizabeth fulp was born January 25, 1792
Polly fulp was born Sept 5, 1794
Anna fulp was born march 10, 1796
Abigal fulp was born March 26, 1798
Michael fulp was born Sept 29, 1800
[pp 13-14]
[p 11: On December 13, 1838 in Stokes County North Carolina, George Fulp Senior gave testimony that he is the son of Michael Fulp deceased; that his father was a pensioner for his service in the revolution and that his mother remains a widow.
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[p 30: John Quillin, a pensioner, testified that he saw Michael Fulp and Phebe Scott married by the Rev'd William Hill in 1776 or 1777.]
[Veteran was pensioned at the rate of $24.88 per annum commencing March 4th, 1831, for service as a private for 7 months and 14 days in the North Carolina Militia. His widow was pensioned in a like amount.]
Pension Application William Gudger - W15772 - Martha Gudger - f24NC
Transcribed by Will Graves 9/5/08 rev'd 11/14/15
State of North Carolina, Buncombe County: Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions October Term 1832
On this 19th day of October personally appeared in Open Court before the Justices of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions of Buncombe County State of North Carolina now Sitting William Gudger a resident of said County and State his age 81 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June the 7th 1832. To wit that he was born on the 1st day of March 1752 Colonel Love of Haywood County State of North Carolina is now present and certifies that he has a record of his age (Colonel Love is a revolutionist) in the State of Virginia that he moved to Surry County and State of North Carolina at the age of 24 years, that he was drafted for the term of six months by Captain McInally [Charles McAnally], Colonel Joseph Williams Commander in Chief of the Militia of his Regiment, that he joined Colonel Christy [sic, William Christian] on the Holston River, Colonel Christy Commander in Chief of the Army, that they marched under Colonel Christy to the long Islands of Holston River. He marched from thence under Colonel Christy to the Nation. He does not recollect of having received a discharge from this Campaign. He volunteered again under Captain Ed Sams (whom signed his Certificate – against the Indians. He served under Captain Sams which the certificate will show two years after this he returned home. He moved to this County Buncombe in 1790 and have Resided here since and do at present. I hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a Pension or annuity except the present, and declare my name is not on the Pension Roll of any State. Sworn to and Subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
S/ Wm Gudger, X his mark
I hereby certify that William Gudger who has signed and Sworn to the above Declaration was in the service of the militia of North Carolina under me two years and I was his Captain. And was in the Revolution with him against the Indians.
S/ Edmund Sams
By Colonel Robert Love of hereby certify that I am well acquainted with William Gudger who has sworn to and subscribed to the Declaration above that I was in Colonel Christy's Campaign with him and served as he states. Sworn to and subscribed day and year aforesaid & further say is [sic, his] name is on record in my house.
S/ R. Love
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It being inconvenient for me to attend to this business, I do hereby authorize and appoint Major Henry S Handy my lawful agent in full to transact the foregoing matter of my petition for a Pension, which I hereunto set forth my hand and Seal this 19th day of October 1832
S/ William Gudger, X his mark
[p 20: On February 9, 1836 in Buncombe County North Carolina, Thomas Foster gave evidence that William Gudger Sr. died July 12, 1833; that he, the affiant, was present and saw William buried on July 13, 1833; that William left surviving a widow named Martha who is still living.]
[p 7: On February 4, 1852 in Buncombe County North Carolina, James Gudger executed a power of attorney in which he authorizes his attorney to pursue any claim for a pension he might have as well as Joseph Gudger, William Gudger, James Gudger and Sarah Whitson.
[Facts in file: veteran died July 12, 1833, survived by his widow (Martha, maiden name not stated) who died about 1837, survived by the following children: Joseph, William and James Gudger and Sarah Whitson.]
[Veteran was pensioned at the rate of $20 per annum commencing March 4th, 1831 for service as a private for 6 months in the North Carolina militia.]
Pension Application John Hall - S30451
First in the year of (now forgotten) he volunteered for three months in Wilkes County, N. Carolina in the Company commanded by Captain Ben Cleaveland [sic, Benjamin Cleveland] in the Regiment commanded by Col Armstrong in the line of the State of North Carolina. He Lt. was W. Lenor [sic, William Lenoir]. In this trip he marched under Genl Rutherford [Griffith Rutherford] against the Cherokee Indians and defeated them on the Tennessee & Highwasse (Hiwassee) Rivers.
Pension Application Nicholas Horne - S4395
Transcribed and annotated by Tara Maggard ©2008
[State of Tennessee, Knox County]
On the 9th day of January 1834 personally appeared in open court at a Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions now sitting for said county and state NICHOLAS HORN a citizen of said county, aged 70 years, who being sworn according to law doth in his oath make the following declarations in order to obtain the provisions of the Act of Congress Papers June 7th 1832.
That he was born in Goochland County Virginia on the 25th day of November 1763 1; that he remained there about 8 or 10 years when he moved to Surry County N. Carolina 2, where he was living at the commencement of, during the whole continuance of , and for several years after the Revolutionary War; that sometime about the 1st of July 1776, he being then but 13 or 14 but large of his age, he enrolled himself together with three of his brothers, as a volunteer into a company of cavalry commanded by Capt William Shepherd, and with the applicant's brother JOHN HORN as Lieutenant; applicant states that he rendezvoused at one Myers in said county of Surry and his company was attached to a regiment under Colonel Joseph Williams; applicant states that he marched with his said regiment into Virginia and crossed New River came on to the Holston River which he crossed not far from the Long Island, from there he came on to Buckingham's Island in French Broad; applicant states that sometime before he reached this last Island when and where he cannot now recollect, his regiment joined the main army under the command of General Christie, from Buckingham's Island, he crossed to the south side of French Broad and marched on to the Tennessee river, which he crossed not far from the mouth of Telico River, the army then marched up and down the river and about through the Cherokee Nation, destroying the crops and burning the house of the Indians, in this service a part of the army were employed for several weeks after which many of the Indian Chiefs met General Christie, near the Tennessee River and held a treaty there after which the army marched home pretty nearly along the same scout and applicant was discharged. Applicant thinks he served in this campaign nearly six months; he recollects it was but a short time before Christmas when he was discharged. Applicant states that sometime in the summer of 1780 he thinks in July he enrolled himself in Surry County (N. C.) as a volunteer into a company of cavalry under his former Captain William Shepherd and under him marched and joined the main army under General Rutherford after continuing with the main army three or four weeks, and marching with them toward Campden, when applicant with his company was detached from the main army and marched under the command of Col. afterwards Genl. Davisson, to dispense a company of tories who were collected at the mouth of Rocky river, after killing some and dispensing the rest of the tories, applicant and the detachment with him joined the main army, applicant thinks in this skirmish Genl. Davisson was wounded in the hip; after disposing of the spoils which had been taken in this scout, by public sale, applicant with his company left the main army and returned home, he thinks he was six weeks in this service; applicant states that sometime after this last campaign he was out against the tories in the county of Surry (N.C.) under his same Captain Shepherd, as a volunteer, for a term of 3 weeks applicant states he was in the army of the United States as a volunteer private, 8 months for which he claims a pension; applicant states that he has no record of his age but from the best information he believes he is as old as above stated; applicant states that he continued to live in Surry County N.C. until sometime in 1814 or 1815 when he moved to the place where he now lives in Knox County (TN). He states that there is no clergyman living in his neighborhood. He states that the persons in his neighborhood who can testify to his veracity and his reputation for Revolutionary Services are James Badgett, Joseph Jackson, and others. He states that he never got a discharge to his recollection and if he ever did he has long since lost it. He states that he has no documentary evidence whatsoever of his service nor does he know of any person whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his service. He hereby relinquishes every claim to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state.
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 9th day of January 1834.
Wm. Swan, D.C. signed: N. Horne
[State of Tennessee, Knox County]
We, James Badgett and Joseph Jackson residing in said county do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with NICHOLAS HORNE who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 70 years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood in which he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed this 9th January 1834.
Wm. Swan, D. Clk. Signed: James Badgett
Joseph Jackson
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the investigations prescribed by the War Department that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier, and served as he states, and the Court further certifies that James Badgett, Joseph Jackson, who have signed the preceding certificate are resident Citizens of this County, that they are credible persons and that their statements are entitled to full credit.
Signed: J. Anderson
Lindsey Childress
Swin? Sutrell?
Justices of Knox County Court
[State of Tennessee, Knox County]
I, Charles McClung, Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions of said County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the application of NICHOLAS HORNE for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and official seal this 9th day of January 1834.
Signed: Chas. McClung by his dep. Wm. Swan.
CITATIONS:
1. “The Douglas Register” by Rev. William Douglas, republished by Clearfield Company, Inc. by Genealogical Publishing Co, Inc. Baltimore, MD: pg. 216 "Births and Baptisms" John Horn & Sarah Perkins, a Son named Nicholas born Nov 25 1762. Baptized 1763 Mar 31. (pg. 64)
2. 1790 Surry Co NC Census; Nicholas Horn 1 – 0 – 2 – 0 – 2
1810 Surry Co NC Census; Nicholas Horn 00001 * 00010
1830 Knox Co TN Census; Nicholas Horn 0010000001 * 00000010000
OTHER NOTES:
· Nicholas HORN Private, North Carolina Line, $34.33 Annual Allowance $102.99
Amount Received February 3 1834 Pension Started Age 70 (1835 TN Pension Roll)
· “U.S. Pensioners, 1818-1872, Tennessee, 1833-1848”
Nicholas Horn, $57 10p., Comp. to March 1835, 2-2-2-4 Died 23 February 1835, Pd. 2d Gr, 1835.
· “Historical Sketches of North Carolina from 1584 to 1851, Vol. II”
Nicholas Horn listed as a member of the General Assembly of Surry Co NC House of Commons for the years 1802 – 1812, and 1814.
· Surry Co NC Deeds 1799, Book (H-294)
State grant to Arthea Gentry 200 ac ... on the waters of HORN's Mill Creek beginning at said Gentry's former corner to NICHOLAS HORN's Mill, then northwesterly and back to beginning. –
· Nicholas Horne was a son of John Horne and Sarah Perkins of the Goochland Co VA area. He was born 25 Nov 1762 and baptized 31 Mar 1763 in Goochland Co VA. He married Rebecca Badgett, a daughter of James Badgett and Nancy Freeman. Both families apparently moved to Surry/Stokes county region in North Carolina where they lived for many years. When Nicholas removed to Knox Co TN following the Revolutionary War, apparently his wife’s family followed as well. Nicholas is listed on TN pension rolls as having died 23 Feb 1835. Nicholas was the 4th gr-granduncle of the transcriber. His known siblings were: Jesse Horne (the transcriber’s 4th Gr-Grandfather), John Horne, Richard Horne, Mary Horne, and Massie Horne
Pension Application Moses Johnson - W153 - Nancy Johnson - f55NC
Transcribed by Will Graves 10/24/08: rev'd 2/14/16
[p 8]
State of Tennessee, Hawkins County: SS
Personally appeared on the 5th day of September 1833 before me William Babb one of the Justices of the Court of Pleas and quarter Sessions for said County & State Moses Johnson a resident of said County aged ninety-three years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed June 7th, 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated --
That this declarant sometime in the month of August in the year 1776, while living in Surry County North Carolina, joined the troops under the command of Colonel Williams [Joseph Williams] of North Carolina as a volunteer under Captain Garvis [sic, Jabez Jarvis], and marched to the Long Island of Holston River, (in Tennessee,) and at which place they formed a Junction with the Virginians under Colonel Christian [William Christian], from the Long Island they were marched to the Cherokee Towns -- crossing the Holston River at the Great Island, and after remaining some days at the double Springs on Lick Creek, they were joined by other troops from Watauga -- they afterwards crossed the French Broad River, on to the Tennessee River, then to Tamotbe [probably Tomotley ?] which they took possession of (an Indian town) from thence to the Great Island Town, and remained there about twenty days -- and then to Neowee [?], Tellico, Chilhowee, which they burnt, also TusKegee [?]1 -- then they were marched to Chota, from thence returned to the settlements on the Holston -- having continued in service six months, not being discharged until sometime in February 1777 -- but whether he received a verbal or written discharge he cannot now remember.
That in the year 1780 sometime in the month of March he again volunteered for nine months, in said County of Surry North Carolina, under a Captain Humphreys [David Humphreys] in the Regiment of militia commanded by Colonel Martin [sic, Martin Armstrong], as well as he now remembers, in the United States Service, and from Surry was marched to within a short distance of Camden South Carolina and during the battle [Battle of Camden, August 15-16, 1780],2 that took place about the middle of August -- this declarant was left guarding the baggage, -- after the defeat of General Gates [Horatio Gates] this declarant was marched back to North Carolina and discharged -- in the month of December, but he does not now remember at what place -- but this he does remember that he served out his nine months --
That again in the month of January 1781 he again entered the service of his country under Captain Patrick [Paul Patrick], as a volunteer, and was marched to the Catawba River, where he came under the command of General Davidson [William Lee Davidson], who was killed3 (in attempting to cross a ford on that River) by the troops under Lord Cornwallis, from thence he with the troops marched to Guilford Court House -- and this declarant states that he was in the battle of Guilford [March 15, 1781],4 where General Greene [Nathanael Greene] was obliged to retreat, from Lord Cornwallis, and from the Guilford this declarant was finally marched to Ramsey's Mills and from thence he with part of his company was marched home, in Surry, which place the troops did not reach until the month of July, but the exact time he does not recollect, having served six months that tour. He states furthermore that he was acquainted with General Rutherford [Griffith Rutherford] of North Carolina while in service and with Generals Butler [John Butler] & Eaton -- and was General Greene who commanded at the battle of Guilford and many other officers both regular & militia whom he has now forgotten. He knows of no person, by whom he can prove his Services excepting Henry Blevins5 & John Dodson6 of Hawkins County whose certificates he will obtain, should they be living. He has no documentary proof having lost all his discharges, one sense -- He has no record of his age. He has been living in Tennessee, almost ever since the close of the revolutionary war, and still lives in said State as before stated. There is no clergyman residing in his neighborhood. He is acquainted with James Long, Milam Davis & Jacob Lifer his neighbors who have testified to his reputation. He hereby relinquishes every claim to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State.
Sworn to and subscribed the day & year aforesaid.
S/ William Babb, JP
S/ Moses Johnson, X his mark
[James Long, Milam Davis & Jacob Lifer gave the standard supporting affidavit.]
[p 46]
State of Tennessee, Hawkins County
On this night day of September 1833 Personally appeared before me Richard Mitchell -- a Justice of the peace in and for said County John Dodson a citizen of to Hawkins County, who being duly sworn according to law states that he is now a pensioner of the United States his name being on the Jonesborough Agency in East Tennessee. He states furthermore that he is well acquainted with Moses Johnson, whose declaration is hereto annexed, made out before William Babb Esquire -- that said Johnson served as he states in his declaration, six months against the Indians under Captain Garvis -- this affiant was with said Johnson on the same campaign in 1776 & 1777. He furthermore states that he has understood that said Johnson served over periods during the revolutionary war, and that seems to be the opinion of all said Johnson's acquaintances and this affiant concurs in that opinion, and he has the fullest reliance on the Statement made by said Moses Johnston and the declaration hereto annexed. Sworn to and subscribed before me the date above.
S/ Richard Mitchell, JP
S/ John Dodson, X his mark
[p 46]
State of Tennessee, Hawkins County
Personally appeared before me Richard Mitchell a Justice of the peace in and aforesaid County Henry Blevins a citizen of Hawkins County and a Pensioner of the United States of the agency of Jonesborough who being first duly sworn states that he was acquainted with a certain Moses Johnston in a campaign against the Indians in 1776 and 1777 when the troops marched from Holston to the Indian Towns, mentioned in the said Johnson declaration hereto annexed, and he believes that the said Moses Johnson now an applicant for a pension is the same person who served in that campaign -- and from that he high standing the said Johnson has for truth and integrity this affiant would place the utmost confidence in any statement he would make & further saith not.
Sworn to & subscribed before made this 9th day of September 1833
S/ Richard Mitchell, JP
S/ Henry Blevins, X his mark
[p 48]
State of Tennessee Hawkins County
Personally appeared before me William Babb an acting Justice of the peace Moses Johnson, the aforesaid applicant for a pension on this 23rd day of November 1833 who being duly sworn according to law, States that there is no person living in the State of Tennessee, that he knows of, by whom he can prove his nine months campaign, under Captain Humphreys & Colonel Martin because he performed said Service in the States of North and South Carolina, as before stated and, he is now so enfeebled by age and infirmity that it would be impossible for him to go and procure proof in those states, neither has he the means, if he had the power to perform the journey being at this time in extreme poverty. He solemnly avers that he performed said 9 months Service as a volunteer under militia officers and served altogether 21 months as before stated. Sworn to & subscribed before me date above
S/ William Babb, JP S/ Moses Johnson, X his mark
[p 39: On February 26, 1839 in Hawkins County Tennessee, Nancy Johnson, aged about 92, made application for a widow's pension under the 1838 act stating that she is the widow of Moses Johnson, a revolutionary war pensioner; that she married Moses Johnson on the 19th day of October 1762; that her husband died April 9th, 1834; that she has no documentary proof of her marriage; and that she remains a widow. She signed this application with her mark. This application was supported by an affidavit given by Jacob and Judy Liford in which they state they were acquainted with Nancy Johnson and that she was married on the day and year stated in her application. They both signed with their respective marks.]
[p 42: On February 12, 1841 in Hawkins County Tennessee, Nancy Johnston [sic], aged 83, made another application under the 1836 act for a widow's pension as the widow of Joseph Johnston, a revolutionary war pensioner; that she married Moses Johnston in Surry County North Carolina in the month of October 1769; that Sarah Stapleton now living in Clay County Kentucky was her attendant; that she has no record of her marriage or the births of her children; that her husband died May 9, 1834 and that she remains his widow. She signed this application
with her mark.]
[p 4: On October 16, 1841 in Hawkins County Tennessee, Nancy Johnson, aged 83 years made another application for a widow's pension under the 1836 act stating that she is the widow of Moses Johnson a private in the revolution; she refers to his application for a description of his services; that she married him in 1779 the month not recollected; that they were married in the state of North Carolina; that her husband died April 9, 1834; that she has no family record of her marriage or the births of her children; and that she remains a widow. She signed her application with her mark.]
[p 5: On October 16, 1841 in Hawkins County Tennessee, Judith Liford, 52, gave evidence that she is the daughter of Nancy and Moses Johnston [sic]; that at the time her mother made an earlier application for a pension her mother was very old and her memory much impaired; that she has heard in the family that her parents were married in 1769; that affiant is now satisfied from the age of her oldest sister and other facts that have come to heard knowledge that her parents were married in 1779; that her father died April 9, 1834. She signed her affidavit with her mark.]
[p 6: On December 8th, 1841 in Clay County Kentucky, Sarah Stapleton, aged 80, gave testimony that she was well acquainted with Nancy Johnson widow of Moses Johnson, a revolutionary war pensioner; that Moses and Nancy were married in Surry County North Carolina sometime in the year 1779; that affiant was present at the wedding as an attendant of Nancy Johnson. She signed her affidavit with her mark.]
[p 20: On March 11, 1842 in Hawkins County Tennessee, Nancy Johnson, 84, applied again for a widow's pension stating that she was the widow of Moses Johnson a pensioner of the United States for his revolutionary services ; that she married him in 1779 and that he died April 9, 1834 in Hawkins County [in 1839, she said she was then 92]
[Veteran was pensioned at the rate of $40 per annum commencing March 4th, 1831, for service as a private for one year in the North Carolina militia. His widow was pensioned at the rate of $30 per annum commencing March 4th, 1836 for her husband service for 9 months in the North Carolina militia.]