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NARA1299
(No.33.)

We Abba Herring and Jourdan Barksdale, of Clarksville parish or county of Montgomery and State of Tennessee do solemnly swear that we are neighbors of Charlotte Johnson and have been well acquainted with her for 25 years and 25 years respectively; that she is the identical Person that she represents herself to be Charlotte Johnson wife of Spicer Johnson who enlisted in the military service of the United States and served in Company A, 40 Regiment U.S.C.T and that we are not, jointly or severally, directly or indirectly, interested in any claim which the said Charlotte Johnson has or may have against the United States.

Abba Herring his x mark
Jourdan Burksdale his x mark

Witnesses
Henry Clark
R.H. Williams

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 13th day of October, 1875; and I hereby certify that the contents of the foregoing affidavit were carefully read by me to the affiants before subscribing their names thereto, and I know the affiants to be credible persons.

Joshua Cobb J. Peace

I certify that Joshua Cobb, before whom the above affidavit was made, is an acting Justice of the Peace duly authorized to administer oaths, and that the above is his signature. 

In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal this 13th day of October, 1875.

Alex Davidson
Deputy Clerk of the County Court of Montgomery County Tenn having Custody of seal

[L.S.]

NOTE.-In all cases where a mark is substituted for the written signature, two disinterested witnesses are required.

(Post Office Box 229)

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