JOHN HENSON

Department of Interior
A letter replying to a request for military history on John Henson. John applied at age 62 on September 9,1829 while a resident of Vanderburgh County, Indiana. States they raised a family of children, but Reuben is only name that has been found mentioned.  At bottom of page is hand written "had a brother John".

State of Indiana-Vanderburgh Co. Sept. term 1829
On September 9, 1829 John Henson a resident of said county above states he is about 62, exact age unknown lists his property as:
1 horse worth about 30.00
2 cows 3 calves 4 yearling heifers worth about 15.00
hogs worth about 7.00
household stuff not over 30.00
drawing chain worth about 4.00
2 plows worth about 6.00
In all worth about 88.00 said I rent about 6 acres

State of Kentucky-Calloway Co.                                                                                                             On March 25, 1833 Jesse Henson eldest brother of John Henson states at commencement of  Revolutionary War, they lived with Father on frontier of Virginia on waters of Holson River. He states he and brother entered service he thinks about October 1778. After returning home John and the Father moved to North Carolina and Jesse returned to service, and John later joined again also. Jesse later saw John again while he was visiting a relative. John upon hearing he was there stopped by wearing his uniform and telling his brother all about being back in service.

State of Illinois-Wayne Co.
On August 30, 1833 John Henson aged 67, was sworn in and states he resided in Virginia near Holson River, and entered the service in October, 1778. He was discharged after about 2 months.
He removed to North Carolina and enlisted 1st of May 1781 in Regiment of Dragoons. At this time he lived in Rutherford Co. North Carolina. H was discharged 1st. of March, 1782. He states Jesse Henson can testify to his 10 months of service. He states he was born somewhere in Virginia or North Carolina. Not sure where. After War resided in Rutherford Co. North Carolina 7-8 years, then removed to Kentucky for 18 years. Removed to Indiana 17-18 years then to Wayne Co. Illinois.

no minister so Phillip Henson and Leonard Meller verified his word

Carmi, Illinois                                                                   August  9, 1842
Sir:
Letter contains additional proof for claim of Act of July 7, 1838 which was forwarded to you June last. You told me the claim was not admitted under Attorney General, but having observed a bill that passed lower house since ammending, wherefore hope the Attorney General will comply to admit.

I Bartlett Henson of County of Marshall and state of Kentucky swears he was personally acquainted with John Henson deceased of state of Illinois, and his widow Jane, and Jesse Henson brother of John, who Jesse is my neighbor, and wives of the two men  are sisters.
                                                                                      Bartlett Henson
                                                                                   made his mark
sworn before court 7-20-1842
 

State of Illinois-Wayne Co.
On May 18, 1842 Jane Henson aged 71 years, appeared to file for pension. States she married John Henson in Spring of 1787. Said he died July 25, 1835, and she has been a widow ever since.

J.P. John Brown stated due to her health and age he went to her home for her statement.

Reuben Henson son of John and Jane Henson stated his Father died July 25,1835 and his Mother has been a widow since that time.

State of Illinois-Wayne Co.
On September 20, 1842 Phillip Henson states he is not certain, but believes himself to be near 55 years but not less than 53. Recollects when he was 4 years old his sister was born.Can recollect things for last 48 years, and as long as he can remember his aunt & uncle were man and wife, and had 3 kids by 1794.

State of Illinois-Wayne Co.
On September 21, 1842 Jane Henson appeared to make the following ammended declaration to obtain benefit of Act of Congress passed July 7, 1838 and the joint Resolution of the 16th August, 1842. States there is no record of her marriage or her childrens birth.

Widow inscribed on Roll at rate of 43.33 to commence March 4, 1843. Certificate issued and sent to Carmi, Illinois July 10, 1843
                                                               Declaration

In order to obtain benefit of widow pension under act of July 7, 1838
State of Illinois-Wayne Co.
On April 13, 1843 Jane Henson aged 77stated she is widow of John Henson
                                                                                                  Jane Henson
                                                                                                 made her mark
State of Illinois-Wayne Co.
On October 27, 1848 Jane Henson aged 84 years appeared to obtain benefits of Act of Congress of February 2, 1848. States she received the pension of Act of Congress June 17, 1844. Rate of 43.33 per annum.

Widow paid 43.33 commencing on March 4, 1848

Jane Henson applied for Bounty land under Act of 1855
State of Illinois-Wayne Co.
On September 1, 1855 Jane Henson aged 90 years, appeared, and stated she married John Henson by J.P. George Ledbetter. Her name before marriage was Jane Goodbread.