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Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2004 01:09:57 -0700

Applications of James Johnston
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Following are my Notes on what Nancy Sent on James Johnston Rev. War. Application

In James Johnstons first application I gleaned the following

Dr. Robertson due him before and after he became crippled

He testified several times on petitions::" I have often been invited by several of the leadin carracters of my state to call on the Legislature of Va for a pensions as all other wounded men had done"


He served with George Hannah an Old Brother soldier that was with him when he was wounded.

Col. Sam Veneable formerly of Prince Edward County Virgina knew James Johnston?????

James Boulden prepared his petition::

Who is George Hannah and where did he live and die at. Did he apply for a pension as he is alive in 1826

Col. Sam Venable of Prince Edward Co:::: how would James Johnston know him::: what can be found on this Colonel Sam or Samuel Veneable.

Who is James Boulden and why was he chosed to fill out James Johnstons application
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Next Letter from George Hannah

James Johnston sent a letter to George Hannah::: again who and where did George Hannah live and die at.

George served in the 7th Virignia Regiment of Infantry::: where was this formed from, & who was its Officers.

They were both transferred to General Washington Life Guards

George Hannah was in the Battle which caused Cornwallice to surrender This battle is where James Johnston was wounded.

George Hannah was a favorite friend of James Johnston who stayed with him after being wounded. They spent about 10 days in the Battle area and left to Richmond where they were meet by James Johnstons father with a carriage??? Someone went ahead and knew where to get ahold of his father and made these arraingements.

George Hannah "Thou I have seen him but seldom since for we went to different parts of the Country to Live. "
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NExt letter from Dr. John Robertson ,27 Dec 1826 so he is still alive then

Dr. John Robertson examined the old wound of James Johnston and made a report.

Dr. Robertson actual saw James Johnston on his way to the Battle to Kecth Cornwallice and he knew him to be healthy before the Battle.Note they seem to know each other on a personnal bases. Where did John Robertson Live in 1826 and during the Battle of 1781 ( year Cornwallice surrended) Also this is time when James Johnston left from resting at his Father and mothers House.

Dr. Robertson has seen him drag his leg ever since that Battle::
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Letter from Edward Eanes dated Dec 26 th 1826::: attested to by Jabez Smith Justice of the Peace in Pittsylvania CO. Va

He was called out on a tour with the Virginia Militia to the assistance of General Green.

He was attached to Col. Cook's regiment of Virginia and that is when he became well acquinted with the same James Johnston that is now in Henry CO.Va.

He states James Johnston was made an adjutant under Col. Mumfords regiment. Then after the battle we all returned to Virginia.

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2nd Petition of James Johnston in 1835

Identifies that James Johnston is a Virginian born and raised.

He left for War on Nov 15 1776 ( last time he saw his father and mother)

May 3rd 1777 HE is leaves the 14 Va Regiment and is assigned to General George Washingtons Life Guards. H.Q. is at Middle Brook New Jersey. He stayed with Washington Life Guards in 1777,1778, and 1779.

James Johnston arrived in General Washingtons Life Guards the same week General Lafayette does.

When Lafayette is wounded at Battle of Brandywine he is assigned by General Washington to stand Guard over Lafayette at a Dutch Town Called Betleham 55 miles from Philadelphia. They returned after the wound has healed to Gen. Washington at Valley Forge.

James Johnston next service is under an Officer names Colefax, where he becomes a Sgt. In the Virginia Line of Cavalary.

James Johnston takes a furlough in 1781 and was at the "Courthouse in Prince Edward County" "was on my way on furlough from the North there" when he hears of the pending battle at Guilford NC" Then instead of going and staying two months with my father and mother that I had not seen since 15 Nov. 1776.He then rounds up 12 Old Colonial soldiers that had served 3 years to the North under General Washington, these he states are very well Trained.

James Johnston and the 12 Old soldiers go to Guilford Courthouse he reports straight to General Greene with the 12 Soldiers. ( interesting statement here) With in Two hours General Greene has placed these men as Adjutants to his Officers

James Johnston is adjutant to Col. Mumford and the Majors in this unit are Skipworth and Hubbard.

"Now as soon as CornWallice was gone Green was obliged to discharge us or else we should all perish for a number of soldiers would faint and fall on the Road for want of Provision. Then I returned back to stay a few days with my Father and mother, then in Charlotte CO. Virginia"

While at his parents he hears that Arnold and Phillips are ravaging Virgina and Lafayette, so he leaves and finds General Lafayette, at Yorktown where they are trying to hold Cornwallice, When General Washington arrives he is face to face with Washington. (WOW) James Johnston goes with General Lafayette and on their charge is when he takes a bullet in the knee.

He is placed in a hospital and someone stole his knapsack:

He states there was another James Johnson in the Virginia Cav. With him.
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Time line
Nov 15 1776 James Johnston joins the 14th Virginia Regiment
May 3 1777 James Johnston is assigned to George Washington Life Guard where he meets Genreal Lafayette as they came with-in a week of each other.

James Johnson after the Battle of Brandywine is assigned as a personal Guard to the wounded General Lafayette:: He is serving in the Life Guard with George Hannah who came into this unit from the 7th Virginia Regiment,

1777, 1778, 1779 James Johnston served with the Life Guards of General Washington
1780 and part of 1781 James Johnston is serving with an Officer named Colefax in the Virginia Cavalary
1781 James Johnston take a furlough and goes into Prince Edward County where he was going to take his furlough. He then rounds up 12 Old Colonial Soldiers that served 3 years in the North with General Washington

He reports directly to General Greene at Guilford Courthouse and has the 12 Old Soldiers assigned to units
This is were he meets Edward Eanes who was attached to Col. Cook's Miltia regiment
James Johnston is assigned to Col. Mumfords and the Majors are Shipworth ( Skipworth) and Hubbard
After the Battle of Guilford Courthouse Eanes says they all returned to Virginia
James Johnston states he went to his Fathers and Mothers home "THEN IN CHARLOTTE CO. Virginia" ( Seems like they had moved as he went to Prince Edward Co. for his furlough) He only stays a few days.

James Johnston leaves to Help Lafayette only after staying a few days at home in Charlotte Co.Va.
As he is leaving he is seen by Dr. John Robertson and they talk a few words to each other.
James Johnson goes back into General Lafayettes unit where Jame Johnston is wounded in the knee.
He and his old Friend George Hannah stay after the battle for ten days then leave.
They meet James Johnstons father in Richmond Virginia, where he has a carriage with him to transport the wounded James Johnston

Dr. Robertson saw James Johnston after the battle as he can testify, he knew him before and after the wound.
James Johnston testified in letters to several soldiers applications fo Rev. War Benefits.

1826 James Johnston makes an Application for Benfits::: George Hannah ,he sends a letter to help with his application:: George sends a letter back on 3rd Aug 1826

1826 Dec 7 Dr. Robertson examines James Johnston
1826 Dec. 26:: a Letter is signed by Edward Eanes supporting James Johnstons application

1835 2nd Application is submitted by James Johnston no other suportting letters at this time. Rev.Claim # 787

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