POND Magnes Walton

Notes:

The marriage bond of Magnes W. Pond and M. F. Bowman indicate he was a widower.
* Magnes W. Pond enlisted in the Manchester Light Artillery, 6th Regiment Virginia Volunteers as a Private on May 1, 1861 in Richmond Virginia. The unit moved to Servell's Point for training and his brother Atlas joined the unit on May 14, 1861. The unit was redesignated Company I, 16th Regiment, Virginia Infantry. The unit was reorganized as an Independent Company in May, 1862. After the Battle of Fredericksburg in which his brother Atlas was killed the unit was disbanded and the men assigned to the Courtney Artillery. Magnus was assigned to Captain William A. Tanner's Company L, Artillery, Jones's Battalion and later Cutshaw's Battalion. From the middle of 1863 until the end of the War he is listed as Absent on detached service. He was paroled on April 9, 1865 at Appomattox as a Private in the Staunton Artillery, Cutshaw's Battalion, Army of Northern Virginia. Source: National Archives Microcopy 253, roll 382; consolidated index to compiled service records of Confederate Soldiers Plymall-Poogstardt. * This is the only Pond family listed on the 1880 Federal Census records for Allegheny County, Virginia. The 1870 Va. census show a Magnes Pond residing in Chesterfield County, Va. According to the 1880 census he would have been born around 1835. Magnus would have relocated his family from Staunton City, Virgina to Clifton Forge, Virignia between his son Robert W. Pond's birth on July 11, 1879 and June 5th 1880 when the census for Clifton Forge City was taken. * Magnus was listed as employed by the Railroad, on the Allegheny Co., Va. birth register for Emma L. Pond 1882. * Magnes is listed as a Overhauler by trade on the Allegheny Co., Va. birth register for Texanna in 1884 and an unnamed female in 1885. * Magnus used his initials M. W. on most of the records that I have found. There is a small cement marker with the initials M. W. laying in the family plot of Edward Pond in Crown Hill Cemetery, Clifton Forge, Va. None of the graves are marked however we know that Edward's first wife is buried there according to his grandson Harry Pond Jr. of Charlottesville, Va. Jerry R. Pond, Sr. January 1998 [Bulls, Buhls & Thornton Family.FTW]

[John and Judith Pond Descendants.FTW]

The marriage bond of Magnes W. Pond and M. F. Bowman indicate he was a widower. * Magnes W. Pond enlisted in the Manchester Light Artillery, 6th Regiment Virginia Volunteers as a Private on May 1, 1861 in Richmond Virginia. The unit moved to Servell's Point for training and his brother Atlas joined the unit on May 14, 1861. The unit was redesignated Company I, 16th Regiment, Virginia Infantry. The unit was reorganized as an Independent Company in May, 1862. After the Battle of Fredericksburg in which his brother Atlas was killed the unit was disbanded and the men assigned to the Courtney Artillery. Magnus was assigned to Captain William A. Tanner's Company L, Artillery, Jones's Battalion and later Cutshaw's Battalion. From the middle of 1863 until the end of the War he is listed as Absent on detached service. He was paroled on April 9, 1865 at Appomattox as a Private in the Staunton Artillery, Cutshaw's Battalion, Army of Northern Virginia. Source: National Archives Microcopy 253, roll 382; consolidated index to compiled service records of Confederate Soldiers Plymall-Poogstardt. * This is the only Pond family listed on the 1880 Federal Census records for Allegheny County, Virginia. The 1870 Va. census show a Magnes Pond residing in Chesterfield County, Va. According to the 1880 census he would have been born around 1835. Magnus would have relocated his family from Staunton City, Virgina to Clifton Forge, Virignia between his son Robert W. Pond's birth on July 11, 1879 and June 5th 1880 when the census for Clifton Forge City was taken. * Magnus was listed as employed by the Railroad, on the Allegheny Co., Va. birth register for Emma L. Pond 1882. * Magnes is listed as a Overhauler by trade on the Allegheny Co., Va. birth register for Texanna in 1884 and an unnamed female in 1885. * Magnus used his initials M. W. on most of the records that I have found. There is a small cement marker with the initials M. W. laying in the family plot of Edward Pond in Crown Hill Cemetery, Clifton Forge, Va. None of the graves are marked however we know that Edward's first wife is buried there according to his grandson Harry Pond Jr. of Charlottesville, Va. Jerry R. Pond, Sr. January 1998


Facts about this person:

Burial Possibly Crown Hill Cemetery, Clifton Forge, Virginia

Source: John and Judith Pond Descendants.FTW Medium: Other Date of Import: Oct 1, 2001

Source: Bulls, Buhls & Thornton Family.FTW Medium: Other Date of Import: Oct 8, 2001

Magnes married BAUGH Sarah A. on 19 Dec 1860 (Death of one spouse) in Chesterfield County, VA. Sarah was born in 1839 in Chesterfield County, VA; died between 1861 and 1865 in Chesterfield County, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Magnes married BOWMAN Mary F. on 22 May 1866 (Unknown) in Chesterfield County, VA. Mary was born in 1847 in Chesterfield County, VA; died WFT est 1872-1941. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Magnes married THOMPSON Julia B. before 1870 (Unknown). Julia was born in 1842 in Halifax County, Virginia; died between 1885 and 1900 in Alleghany County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. POND Walter was born in Nov 1872 in Staunton City, Augusta County, Virginia; died on 15 Jul 1873 in Staunton City, Augusta County, Virginia.
2. POND James E. was born on 15 Jun 1874 in Staunton City, Augusta County, Virginia; died on 15 Jul 1874 in Staunton City, Augusta County, Virginia.
3. POND Edward Archie was born on 22 Mar 1875 in Staunton City, Augusta County, Virginia; died WFT est 1919-1967.
4. POND Martha Lou was born in May 1877 in Alleghany County, Virginia; died in 1965 in Alleghany County, Virginia.
5. POND Robert Walton, Sr. was born on 11 Jul 1879 in Staunton City, Augusta County, Virginia; died on 18 Sep 1936 in Selma, Alleghany County, Virginia.
6. POND Emma Lee was born on 1 Sep 1882 in Alleghany County, Virginia; died on 7 Feb 1969 in Roanoke, Virginia.
7. POND Texanna was born on 17 Oct 1885 in Clifton Forge, Alleghany County, Virginia; died on 1 Nov 1885 in Clifton Forge, Alleghany County, Virginia.

Notes:

Deed of William C. Pond 1834 Southampton Co., Va. Book 23, Page 395

This indenture made this 19th of December in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and thirty four between William C. Pond and Norrosa E. Pond his wife of the first part and Patrick H. Rawlings of the other part, all of the County of Southampton, Parish of Nottoway and the state of Virginia. Witnesseth: that the said William C. Pond and Norrosa his wife in consideration of the sum of one hundred and thirty dollars of lawful money of the commonwealth to have in hand paid or secured to be paid by the same Patrick H. Rawlings at or before the ensealing and delivery of these presents (the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged). Have bargained and sold and by the presents, do each of them bargain and sell unto the said Patrick H. Rawlings, his heirs and assigns a certain tract or parcel of land containing seventy three acres be the same more or less, it being his proportion of the track of land that his deceased father Peter Pond. Deed seized including the dower interest which was paid off by proper notes and bonds by commisioners attended by the county surveyor, reference being had thereunto belonging to or in anywise assertaining to the same or any part or parcel thereof. To have and to hold the said seventy three acres of land with the Tenaments (unreadable) and all and singular other than promises herein before mentioned or intended to be bargained and sold with every part and parcel thereof with ever of their rights unto the said Patrick H. Rawlings his heirs and assigns forever. And the said William C. Pond and Norrosa his wife for themselves and their heirs the said land with all and singuar the promises and appurtenances before mentioned unto the said Patrick H. Rawlings his heirs and assigns free from claim or claims of them the said William C. Pond and Norrosa his wife or either of their heirs and of all and every other person or persons whatsoever, shall, will and do warrant and forever be held by these presents. In witness whereof the said William C. Pond and Norrosa his wife have hereunto set thier hands and seals the day and year first above written. Signed, Sealed and Delivered in Presence of: WILLIAM C. POND (seal) James Clayton NORROSA M.R. POND (seal) Benjamin Griffin James B. Wellons

Note: This Indenture was presented in Court on March 16, 1835 and a Certificate was issued. This Document is the only record establishing Peter Pond as the father of William C. Pond.[Bulls, Buhls & Thornton Family.FTW]

[John and Judith Pond Descendants.FTW]

Deed of William C. Pond 1834 Southampton Co., Va. Book 23, Page 395

This indenture made this 19th of December in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and thirty four between William C. Pond and Norrosa E. Pond his wife of the first part and Patrick H. Rawlings of the other part, all of the County of Southampton, Parish of Nottoway and the state of Virginia. Witnesseth: that the said William C. Pond and Norrosa his wife in consideration of the sum of one hundred and thirty dollars of lawful money of the commonwealth to have in hand paid or secured to be paid by the same Patrick H. Rawlings at or before the ensealing and delivery of these presents (the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged). Have bargained and sold and by the presents, do each of them bargain and sell unto the said Patrick H. Rawlings, his heirs and assigns a certain tract or parcel of land containing seventy three acres be the same more or less, it being his proportion of the track of land that his deceased father Peter Pond. Deed seized including the dower interest which was paid off by proper notes and bonds by commisioners attended by the county surveyor, reference being had thereunto belonging to or in anywise assertaining to the same or any part or parcel thereof. To have and to hold the said seventy three acres of land with the Tenaments (unreadable) and all and singular other than promises herein before mentioned or intended to be bargained and sold with every part and parcel thereof with ever of their rights unto the said Patrick H. Rawlings his heirs and assigns forever. And the said William C. Pond and Norrosa his wife for themselves and their heirs the said land with all and singuar the promises and appurtenances before mentioned unto the said Patrick H. Rawlings his heirs and assigns free from claim or claims of them the said William C. Pond and Norrosa his wife or either of their heirs and of all and every other person or persons whatsoever, shall, will and do warrant and forever be held by these presents. In witness whereof the said William C. Pond and Norrosa his wife have hereunto set thier hands and seals the day and year first above written. Signed, Sealed and Delivered in Presence of: WILLIAM C. POND (seal) James Clayton NORROSA M.R. POND (seal) Benjamin Griffin James B. Wellons

Note: This Indenture was presented in Court on March 16, 1835 and a Certificate was issued. This Document is the only record establishing Peter Pond as the father of William C. Pond.

William married STEPHENSON Norrosa M. R. on 28 Nov 1833 (Unknown) in Sussex County, VA. Norrosa was born about 1810 in Townsville, Vance, North Carolina, USA; died about 1875 in Chesterfield County, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Marriage Agreement 1852 Chesterfield Co., Va. Deed Book 40, page 91

This contract made the 19th day of May 1852 between Jackson C. Scarbrough of the first part and Norrosa M. R. Pond widow of William C. Pond late of Matoaca in the County of Chesterfield on the other part. Where as a marriage is shortly to be solemnized between the above named parties and the said Norrosa M. R. Pond is unwilling that the little property of which she is possessor consisting of 4 beds and their furniture and bedsteads, 3 tables, 4 chest, 6 chairs, 2 cupboards, 2 large trunks, looking glass, the usual kitchen utensils, $16.00 by the estate of A. J. Cokes and James Cokes, 2 dogs and dower right in the 143 acres of land in Southampton should pass out of her control by the contemplated marriage. And whereas it hath been agreed by the said parties that the said Jackson C. Scarbrough should only enjoy the benefit of the before mentioned property in common with the said Norrosa M. R. Pond and her children, so long as the parties to this writing may be and remain together. Now this writing witnessed that the entire control of all the above mentioned goods and chattels be now in the possession of the said Norrosa M. R. Pond and what she may hereafter be entitled to by right of inheritance shall be and remain to her solely and as absolutely after the intended marriage as it would be if she remained unmarried. And be as liable for debts contracted by her during coverture as they would be if she remained unmarried. Bur by no means subject to the debts of the said Jackson C. Scarbrough whether contracted before or after marriage. Witness the following signatures and seals. Norrosa M. R. Pond (seal)
Jackson C. Scarbrough (seal)

THOMAS JONES J. P.

Note: This marriage agreement was filled at the County Clerks office on May 20, 1852. The original document was delivered to William Ambers Esq. on September 15, 1870 possibly signifying the approximate date of Norrosa's death.[Bulls, Buhls & Thornton Family.FTW]

[John and Judith Pond Descendants.FTW]

Marriage Agreement 1852 Chesterfield Co., Va. Deed Book 40, page 91

This contract made the 19th day of May 1852 between Jackson C. Scarbrough of the first part and Norrosa M. R. Pond widow of William C. Pond late of Matoaca in the County of Chesterfield on the other part. Where as a marriage is shortly to be solemnized between the above named parties and the said Norrosa M. R. Pond is unwilling that the little property of which she is possessor consisting of 4 beds and their furniture and bedsteads, 3 tables, 4 chest, 6 chairs, 2 cupboards, 2 large trunks, looking glass, the usual kitchen utensils, $16.00 by the estate of A. J. Cokes and James Cokes, 2 dogs and dower right in the 143 acres of land in Southampton should pass out of her control by the contemplated marriage. And whereas it hath been agreed by the said parties that the said Jackson C. Scarbrough should only enjoy the benefit of the before mentioned property in common with the said Norrosa M. R. Pond and her children, so long as the parties to this writing may be and remain together. Now this writing witnessed that the entire control of all the above mentioned goods and chattels be now in the possession of the said Norrosa M. R. Pond and what she may hereafter be entitled to by right of inheritance shall be and remain to her solely and as absolutely after the intended marriage as it would be if she remained unmarried. And be as liable for debts contracted by her during coverture as they would be if she remained unmarried. Bur by no means subject to the debts of the said Jackson C. Scarbrough whether contracted before or after marriage. Witness the following signatures and seals. Norrosa M. R. Pond (seal)
Jackson C. Scarbrough (seal)

THOMAS JONES J. P.

Note: This marriage agreement was filled at the County Clerks office on May 20, 1852. The original document was delivered to William Ambers Esq. on September 15, 1870 possibly signifying the approximate date of Norrosa's death.

Notes:

Married:
The marriage Bond for William & Norrosa was issued on 7 November 1833 in Sussex Co., Va. The marriage ceremony was conducted on 28 November 1833 by Rev. Berrell Barrett. The Bond was secured by Calvin J. Stephenson and witnessed by Robert Stephenson.[Bulls, Buhls & Thornton Family.FTW]

[John and Judith Pond Descendants.FTW]

The marriage Bond for William & Norrosa was issued on 7 November 1833 in Sussex Co., Va. The marriage ceremony was conducted on 28 November 1833 by Rev. Berrell Barrett. The Bond was secured by Calvin J. Stephenson and witnessed by Robert Stephenson.

Peter married WELLONS Anna on 23 Apr 1807 in Southampton Co., VA.. Anna and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: American Revolution
• Name: Grandpaw

Notes:

JOHN HAWKINS POND
Revolutionary War Service Record S18165
Extracted from the National Archives Records

On this 17th day of September 1832 personally appeared in open court before the justices of the court of Southampton now setting, John Hawkins Pond a resident of the said county and state, aged seventy eight. Who being first Duly sworn according to law doth in his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of an Act of Conscript papers June 7th 1832.
That he entered to service of the State of Virginia at the time Lord Dunmore quitted Williamsburg under the command of Captain Edwin Gray and Lieutenant Benjamin Clements as a volunteer from the County of Southampton. That he served in that tour about 6 weeks. Was called in the service in the Second Division under Captain Elias Herring, marched to Norfolk and remained ten weeks, marched under Captain Samuel Kello to Suffolk, thence to Norfolk and was present when the British were driven from that place to their shipping. He next enlisted in a troop of horse commanded by Captain James Gray and Lieutenant Richard Blow. Joined Colonel Josiah Parker in Isle of Wight county commanding a Troop of Cavalry. Marched next under Captain John Taylor to Petersburg. Was then under the command of General Mulenburg and Major Decloman, commanding the regiment he served in. That he was in that tour of duty about three months, was at the battle of Petersburg, was marched from Petersburg through Richmond to Culpepper county where he was discharged. That he was afterwards ordered to join the Army at York and being on his way when he was ordered to Mc Keys Mills to cut
and saw timber with the other troops from Southampton for the purpose (as he inserted) to be used in the siege at York. And that while he was in their employment, Cornwallis surrendered. He was discharged and returned home to Southampton. As to the different times when he entered the service, the length of the tour of duty or many of the officers names, from the lapse of time and the effects of
age tis impossible for him to recollect. That he never had a written discharge as it was not customary for the militia in those days to receive them. That he resided in the county of Southampton, State of Virginia and always entered the service from that county. That he volunteered first under Captain
James Gray and that in all the other times he was called in the Company or division to which he belonged. That he marched through the counties of Sussex, Prince George, Dinwiddie, Chesterfield, Henrico, and several above Richmond (names not remembered), Charles City, James City, York,
Surry, Nansemond, Isle of Wight and Norfolk. That he has no documentary evidence but that there are several persons now living who know that the greatest part of the facts as stated in the above declaration are true as will appear by the annexed certificates. That he is well assured that he served nearly 3 years in the different tours of duty during the Revolution. 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 or territory.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid:
John H. Pond
*****
I James Rochelle clerk of the county court of Southampton hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in this matter of the application of John Hawkins Pond for a pension. In testimony whereof I have here unto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office this 18th day of September 1832.
James Rochelle C.S.C.

*****
The annexed declaration of John H. Pond to this objection by the War Department to his original declaration. The declarant says as to the particular year at which he served under the aforenamed persons, it is impossible, but he can say that he served under Captain Edwin Gray in a town on
James River to Williamsburg at the time Lord Dunmore ran away, under Captain Herring to Norfolk, under Captain Richard Baily at Suffolk and in the county of Nansemond under Captain Samuel Kello and on Black Water in the Isle of Wight under Captain James gray at Suffolk and Norfolk, under
Captain Parker (town not recollected), under Captain John Taylor at Petersburg and with the regular officers aforementioned in the original declaration. He always served as a Private in the militia service and is confident he served in different towns during the war nearly or quite three years and the annexed certifications of Elias Levi and William Oney will in part prove the services of the applicant. That he was born in Southampton County, State of Virginia on the 15th of July 1755 and has a record of his age now in his possession and has always resided on the place he was born in the County of Southampton and where he expects to be buried. Sworn to and subscribed before me at Jerusalem this 12th of June 1833 as under my hand and seal.
Benjamin Griffin (Seal) John H. Pond
*****
OATH of William Oney and Silas Levi:
This 12th of June 1833 personally appeared before me at Jerusalem William Oney aged 71 years and Elias Levi aged 81 years and made oath before me according to law that they were in the service in the Revolutionary War with John H. Pond. Elias Levi with him at Petersburg at Mc Keys Mills, at Norfolk, at Girceffo near Suffolk. William Oney served William at Williamsburg, at Petersburg, Richmond and Elias Levi with him at Bable old field in Nansemond County but under what particular officers at the above stated places from time and loss of memory tis impossible for them to State. Sworn to and subscribed before me this day as stated above.
William Oney
Benjamin Griffin (Seal) Elias Levi (his mark)
*****
And I Benjamin Griffin a Justice of the Peace for the County of Southampton do hereby certify that the above mentioned William Oney and Elias Levi are men of respectability and entitled to the fullest credit. Given under my hand and seal tis 12th of June 1833
Benjamin Griffin JP (Seal)
*****
Official Records indicate that the Pension of John Hawkins Pond began on the 4th day of March 1831 at the rate of $43.11 per annum. He recieved a total of $129,32 as of his death on the 14th day of March 1835.

*****
Will of John Hawkins Pond
Southampton Co., Va. Book 11a, Page 12

I John H. Pond of the County of Southampton freely make my last Will and Testament in manner and form following.

1st. I give my son Hawkins Pond all my lands I possess and one Negro woman by the name of old Ester and another woman by the name of Martha. Lands and Negroes to him and his heirs forever.

2nd. I give to my daughter Helena Axum the following Negro slaves to Wit: A Negro man by the name of Daniel and another one by the name of Sam, another one by the name of Bob, a young Negro girl by the name of young Ester, one other Negro woman by the name of Betty and her three children by the name of Miles, Ben and Becky to her and her heirs forever.

3rd. I give to my grandson William C. Pond my sorrell horse, saddle and bridle to him and his heirs forever.

4th. I give to my granddaughter Rhoda Ann Vick one feather bed and furniture to her and her heirs forever.

5th. My will and desire is that all my just debts bge paid and the residue of all my property be sold and the money araising from said sales be equally divided between my son Hawkins Pond and my daughter Helena Axum to them and their heirs forever. 6th. And lastly I do hereby appoint my son Hawkins Pond and John Axum executors of my said Will and Testament.
In witness whereof I have been assisted to set my hand and affix my seal this
23rd day of July 1832.

Signed, Sealed and Delivered
in the presence of: John H. Pond (seal)
John Denegre
John A. Hill
Benjamin B. Blunt





[Bulls, Buhls & Thornton Family.FTW]

[John and Judith Pond Descendants.FTW]

JOHN HAWKINS POND
Revolutionary War Service Record S18165
Extracted from the National Archives Records

On this 17th day of September 1832 personally appeared in open court before the justices of the court of Southampton now setting, John Hawkins Pond a resident of the said county and state, aged seventy eight. Who being first Duly sworn according to law doth in his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of an Act of Conscript papers June 7th 1832.
That he entered to service of the State of Virginia at the time Lord Dunmore quitted Williamsburg under the command of Captain Edwin Gray and Lieutenant Benjamin Clements as a volunteer from the County of Southampton. That he served in that tour about 6 weeks. Was called in the service in the Second Division under Captain Elias Herring, marched to Norfolk and remained ten weeks, marched under Captain Samuel Kello to Suffolk, thence to Norfolk and was present when the British were driven from that place to their shipping. He next enlisted in a troop of horse commanded by Captain James Gray and Lieutenant Richard Blow. Joined Colonel Josiah Parker in Isle of Wight county commanding a Troop of Cavalry. Marched next under Captain John Taylor to Petersburg. Was then under the command of General Mulenburg and Major Decloman, commanding the regiment he served in. That he was in that tour of duty about three months, was at the battle of Petersburg, was marched from Petersburg through Richmond to Culpepper county where he was discharged. That he was afterwards ordered to join the Army at York and being on his way when he was ordered to Mc Keys Mills to cut and saw timber with the other troops from Southampton for the purpose (as he inserted) to be used
in the siege at York. And that while he was in their employment, Cornwallis surrendered. He was discharged and returned home to Southampton. As to the different times when he entered the service, the length of the tour of duty or many of the officers names, from the lapse of time and the effects of
age tis impossible for him to recollect. That he never had a written discharge as it was not customary for the militia in those days to receive them. That he resided in the county of Southampton, State of Virginia and always entered the service from that county. That he volunteered first under Captain
James Gray and that in all the other times he was called in the Company or division to which he belonged. That he marched through the counties of Sussex, Prince George, Dinwiddie, Chesterfield, Henrico, and several above Richmond (names not remembered), Charles City, James City, York,
Surry, Nansemond, Isle of Wight and Norfolk. That he has no documentary evidence but that there are several persons now living who know that the greatest part of the facts as stated in the above declaration are true as will appear by the annexed certificates. That he is well assured that he
served nearly 3 years in the different tours of duty during the Revolution. 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 or territory.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid:
John H. Pond
*****
I James Rochelle clerk of the county court of Southampton hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in this matter of the application of John Hawkins Pond for a pension. In testimony whereof I have here unto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office this 18th day of September 1832.
James Rochelle C.S.C.

*****
The annexed declaration of John H. Pond to this objection by the War Department to his original declaration. The declarant says as to the particular year at which he served under the aforenamed persons, it is impossible, but he can say that he served under Captain Edwin Gray in a town on James River to Williamsburg at the time Lord Dunmore ran away, under Captain Herring to Norfolk, under Captain Richard Baily at Suffolk and in the county of Nansemond under Captain Samuel Kello and on Black Water in the Isle of Wight under Captain James gray at Suffolk and Norfolk, under Captain Parker (town not recollected), under Captain John Taylor at Petersburg and with the regular officers aforementioned in the original declaration. He always served as a Private in the militia service and is confident he served in different towns during the war nearly or quite three years and the annexed certifications of Elias Levi and William Oney will in part prove the services of the applicant. That he was born in Southampton County, State of Virginia on the 15th of July 1755 and has a record of his age now in his possession and has always resided on the place he was born in the County of Southampton and where he expects to be buried. Sworn to and subscribed before me at Jerusalem this 12th of June 1833 as under my hand and seal.
Benjamin Griffin (Seal) John H. Pond
*****
OATH of William Oney and Silas Levi:
This 12th of June 1833 personally appeared before me at Jerusalem William Oney aged 71 years and Elias Levi aged 81 years and made oath before me according to law that they were in the service in the Revolutionary War with John H. Pond. Elias Levi with him at Petersburg at Mc Keys Mills, at Norfolk, at Girceffo near Suffolk. William Oney served William at Williamsburg, at Petersburg, Richmond and Elias Levi with him at Bable old field in Nansemond County but under what particular officers at the above stated places from time and loss of memory tis impossible for them to State. Sworn to and subscribed before me this day as stated above.
William Oney
Benjamin Griffin (Seal) Elias Levi (his mark)
*****
And I Benjamin Griffin a Justice of the Peace for the County of Southampton do hereby certify that the above mentioned William Oney and Elias Levi are men of respectability and entitled to the fullest credit. Given under my hand and seal tis 12th of June 1833
Benjamin Griffin JP (Seal)
*****
Official Records indicate that the Pension of John Hawkins Pond began on the 4th day of March 1831 at the rate of $43.11 per annum. He recieved a total of $129,32 as of his death on the 14th day
of March 1835.

*****
Will of John Hawkins Pond
Southampton Co., Va. Book 11a, Page 12

I John H. Pond of the County of Southampton freely make my last Will and Testament in manner and form following.
1st. I give my son Hawkins Pond all my lands I possess and one Negro woman by the name of old Ester and another woman by the name of Martha. Lands and Negroes to him and his heirs forever.
2nd. I give to my daughter Helena Axum the following Negro slaves to Wit: A Negro man by the name of Daniel and another one by the name of Sam, another one by the name of Bob, a young Negro girl by the name of young Ester, one other Negro woman by the name of Betty and her three children by the name of Miles, Ben and Becky to her and her heirs forever.
3rd. I give to my grandson William C. Pond my sorrell horse, saddle and bridle to him and his heirs forever.
4th. I give to my granddaughter Rhoda Ann Vick one feather bed and furniture to her and her heirs forever.
5th. My will and desire is that all my just debts bge paid and the residue of all my property be sold and the money araising from said sales be equally divided between my son Hawkins Pond and my daughter Helena Axum to them and their heirs forever.
6th. And lastly I do hereby appoint my son Hawkins Pond and John Axum executors of my said Will and Testament. In witness whereof I have been assisted to set my hand and affix my seal this 23rd day of July 1832.
Signed, Sealed and Delivered
in the presence of: John H. Pond (seal)
John Denegre
John A. Hill
Benjamin B. Blunt






Father: Richard POND , Sr b: 4 JUN 1710 in Charles Parish, York Co., Va.
Mother: Martha HAWKINS b: 26 FEB 1725/26 in Charles Parish, York Co., Va.

Marriage 1 Eleanor Clifton CALTHORPE b: ABT. 1756
     Married: 5 MAY 1782 in Southampton Co., Va. ^{9 10 3}
Children
Patrick POND b: 29 MAR 1783 in Southampton Co., Va.
Peter POND b: 7 FEB 1786 in Southampton, Co., Va.
Calthorpe POND b: 17 JUL 1789 in Southampton Co., Va.
Hawkins POND b: 28 DEC 1794 in Southampton County, Virginia
Eleanor C. POND b: 14 DEC 1797 in Southampton, Co., Va.
Anna POND b: 31 MAR 1802 in Southampton, Co., Va.

Sources:

Title: Will of Richard Pond dated September 22, 1777
Author: LDS Family History Center
Publication: Microfilm # 0033995 Wills of Southampton Co., Va.
Note: Researched by: Jerry R. Pond, Sr.
Repository:
Call Number:
Media: Microfilm
Page: Will Book 3, page 189
Text: identifies John Hawkins Pond as the son of Richard Pond
Title: John Hawkins Pond Family Bible record 1755-1861
Author: Library of Virginia
Publication: Bible records collection 26438, John Hawkins Pond
Note: Copies of the bible were provide by Robert M. Pond, PO Box 2304, Grapevine, Tx. 76099
Repository:
Note: Library of Virginia
Call Number:
Media: Book
Text: John H. Pond son of Richard Pond & Martha his wife
Title: DAR Report for Lucile Moyler Pond Munford
Author: Daughters of the American Revolution
Publication: Dated April 15, 1967
Note: Provided by Sue Ponds
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Title: John and Judith Pond Descendants.FTW
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Text: Date of Import: Oct 1, 2001
Title: Bulls, Buhls & Thornton Family.FTW
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Text: Date of Import: Oct 8, 2001
Title: John Hawkins Pond Family Bible record 1755-1861
Author: Library of Virginia
Publication: Bible records collection 26438, John Hawkins Pond
Note: Copies of the bible were provide by Robert M. Pond, PO Box 2304, Grapevine, Tx. 76099
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Text: Born July 15, 1755
Title: John Hawkins Pond Family Bible record 1755-1861
Author: Library of Virginia
Publication: Bible records collection 26438, John Hawkins Pond
Note: Copies of the bible were provide by Robert M. Pond, PO Box 2304, Grapevine, Tx. 76099
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Text: John H. Pond departed this life March 14th 1835
Title: Letter from Treasury Department dated December 14, 1843
Author: U. S. Government
Publication: Payment of Pension
Note: Researched by: Jerry R. Pond, Sr.
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Text: Paid $43.11 per annum from September 4, 1733 until March 14, 1835 under the Law of June 7th 1832.
Title: Marriage of John Hawkins Pond and Eleanor Clifton Calthorpe
Author: Clerk of Circuit Court for Southampton Co., Va.
Publication: LDS microfilm # 0899820
Note: Researched by: Jerry R. Pond, Sr.
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Media: Civil Registry
Page: page 32 of Register.
Text: license issued on April 29, 1782.
Title: John Hawkins Pond Family Bible record 1755-1861
Author: Library of Virginia
Publication: Bible records collection 26438, John Hawkins Pond
Note: Copies of the bible were provide by Robert M. Pond, PO Box 2304, Grapevine, Tx. 76099
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Text: John H. Pond was married to Eleanor C. Calthorpe May 5th 1782

John married CALTHORPE Elinor Clifton on 5 May 1782 in Southampton County, VA. Elinor was born after 8 Nov 1756 in Southampton County, VA; died on 12 Jan 1807 in Southampton County, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Baised on her fathers will it it believed that she is a twin with Dianah.[Bulls, Buhls & Thornton Family.FTW]

[John and Judith Pond Descendants.FTW]

Baised on her fathers will it it believed that she is a twin with Dianah.

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Married:
Virginia Marriages to 1800
about Calthorpe, Eleanor Clifton Spouse 1: Calthorpe, Eleanor Clifton
Spouse 2: Pond, John Hawkins
Marriage Date: 29 Apr 1782
Marriage Location: Virginia
Southampton County

Source Information:

Dodd, Jordan. Virginia Marriages to 1800 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 1997.
Original data: Electronic transcription of marriage records held by the individual counties in Virginia.

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