Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R 8285, for Daniel Plough, New Jersey
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New Jersey

Plough, Daniel

R 8285
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Declarations

In order to obtain the Benefit of the act of congress passed June 7th 1832
State of Kentucky seat
County of Anderson on this 12th day of February, 1837.
Personally appeared before me a justice of the peace within and for the County and state aforesaid, Daniel Plough a resident of Anderson County and State of Kentucky became according to law hath on his oath made the following declarations in order to attain the benefits of the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832.
That he was in the company of Captain Peter Westbrook, Commander, by Col. Rasendroch.
That he entered the Service in 1781.
He states that an account of old age and the loss of memory that he cannot [Recalect] (recollect) the day nor month that he entered the service. He says that he lived in Hampshire County in the State of Virginia when  he entered the Service. He says that he was [Draughted] (drafted) into the Revolutionary Service. He says that Isaac Patterson was a Captain at that time. He says from loss of memory that he cannot [Recalect] (recollect) the regular officers that was with him in the Service. He says that he guarded the prisoners at Winchester in the State of Virginia during the time of his Service. He says that Lord Cornwallis surrendered to Genl. Washington. I have no documenting evidence to go by or to guide me. I know of no person that I can [proove] these facts by except one Albert Plough, 
(Amended Declaration) Personally appeared before me the undersigned a justice of the peace Daniel Plough who being duly sworn deposeth and sweareth that by old age and the consequent loss of memory he cannot.
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swear positively as the the precise length of his service. But according to the best of his [recalection] (recollection) he served not less than the periods mentioned below. And in the following places for five months as a private, and for such service I claim a pension. He hereby relinquishes every 

                                            ||  J. G. White J. P. A.O
claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present. And declares that his name is not on the pension role of any agency of any state.
The following [interagatories] (interrogatories) were propounded by J. G. White a justice of the peace for Anderson County and State of Kentucky.

1st Where and in what year were you home
Answer in the State of New York in the year 1763
2nd Have you any record of your age and if so where is it.
Answer I have it being present (a true copy of the same) Daniel Plough was home June 7th, 1763.
3rd where were you living when called into service, where have you lived since the Revolutionary War, and where do you now live.
Answer I lived at the time I was called into the service in Hamshire County in the State of Virginia tho most of the time I have lived in the State of KY. I now live in Anderson County KY.
4th How were you called into the service were you [draughted] (drafted) did you volunteer or were you a substitute and if a substitute for whom.
Answer I was [draughted] (drafted)
5th State the names of some of the regular officers who were with the troops when you served such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can [Recolect} (Recollect).
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and the general circumstances of your service
Answer on account of old age and loss of memory, I cannot recollect any of the regular officers nor can I at resent recollect of any of the Continental or Militia regiments, who were with the troops where I served.  The only general circumstance that I now remember was the end of the war and the soldiers returning to their home.  
6th.  Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so by whom was it given and what has become of it
Answer I received a discharge from Captain Peter Westbrook and it is lost or destroyed.
7th  State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood and who can testify as to your character for veracity and their belief of your service as a soldier of the Revolution
Answer  I will mention Jordon H. Walker, Arthur Moore and John G Sampson
My reasons for my long delay or never applying for a pension are as follows:  I have been able until of late to live without it.  It is true that I have never been to easy wealthy or influent or affluent circumstances, but I have always had a plenty to live on and maintain myself.  But now I am old and very feeble and weak and entirely unable to take care of myself.  And I therefore make this application for a pension for my services.  
X his mark
Daniel Plough
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.  J G. White J. P.A.O.
On motion of J. G. White the preceding or above was admitted to record.
Jordan H. Walker Clerk of the Anderson County Courts
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I James G. White a justice of the peace within and for the county and state aforesaid do hereby certify that Daniel Plough cannot attend court from bodily infirmity.
Given from under my hand the day and year above written.  
J. G. White J.P.A.O.
We Jordan H Walker a clergyman residing in the county of Anderson and State of Ky and Arthur Moore and John S. Tompson residing in the same hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Daniel Plough who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be eighty seven years of age (87), that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a Revolutionary soldier and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Jordan H. Walker
Arthur Moore
John S. Tompson
And the said court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting (or hearing) the interrogatories prescribed by the war department that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier and served as he states.  And the court further certify that it appears to them that Jordan H. Walker who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman residing in the county of Anderson and state of KY.  And that Arthur Moore and John S. Tompson who has signed the same are residents of the same county and state and are credible persons and that their statements are entitled to credit.
I Jordan H. Walker, clerk of the county court of Anderson County and state aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the applicant of Daniel Plough for a pension and I also certify that J.G. White Esqr. whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing declaration is and was at the time of signing of the same a justice of the peace in and for the county and state aforesaid duly commissioned and sworn that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit and that the aforesaid county court is a court of record having general jurisdiction.  Given from under my hand and seal of office at Lawrenceburgh Ky this 11th day of March A.D. 1851
Jordan H Walker Clerk of the Anderson County Court
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State of Indiana
County of Sullivan }ss.
On this 9th day of January A.D. 1831 personally appeared before me a justice of the peace within and for the county and state aforesaid, Aldert Plough, a credible witness who being duly sworn according to law declares that Daniel Plough late of Anderson County Kentucky did bear arms in defense of his country in the United States service in the Revolutionary war or struggle under General Washington against Cornwallis, in the company commanded by Captain Peter Westbrook, commanded by Col. Roser Cronk and guarded the prisoners at Winchester.  This was previous to the 1782.  The length of term that he served I do not now recollect . 
Given from under my hand the day and year above written in the presence Esq. McDonnall .  
X his mark
Aldert Plough 
Subscribed and sworn to before me a justice of the peace the day and year above written.  Given from under my hand this the ninth day of January A.D. 1851.  
Squire McDonnall
Justice 
Peace
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State of Indiana
Sullivan County }ss.
Henry K. Wilson, Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for the County and State above mentioned do hereby certify that Squire Mc. Donnall, Esqr. whose genuine signature appears in the within is and was at the time of signing the same a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn.  That all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit and that the aforesaid Circuit Court is a Court of Record having general jurisdictions.
Given under my hand and seal of office at Sullivan this 9th day of January A.D. 1851
Henry K. Wilson Clk
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Rev. and 1812 Wars Section
EEL
January 4, 1930
Mrs. W. F. Allen
300 Rose Lane
Dear Madam:
I advise you that the Revolutionary War records of this bureau fail to afford any information in regard to George Hanks, Nelson Wright or Daniel Plew.
You are herewith furnished the history of Daniel Plough the only soldier of similar name found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau.
From the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 8285, it appears that Daniel Plough was born June 7,1763 in the State of New York.  
He applied for Pension February 12, 1851, while residing in Anderson County, Kentucky and alleged that when living in Hampshire County, Viriginia, he enlisted in 1781 and served five months as a private under Captain Peter Westbrook and Colonel Rosekranz guarding prisoners at Winchester, Virginia.
His claim was not allowed as he only alleged five months service whereas the act under which he applied required six months military service.  
It is not stated that soldier was ever married. 
Very truly yours
E.W. Morgan
Acting Commissioner
I said "alleged" because Capt. Peter Westbrook was killed in battle April 19,1780 prior to time of enlistment of solder.  See Claim Peter Westbrook, Widow Lydia W. 18321.
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No. 38,163
Daniel Plough
Ky.
Act of 7th June 1832
Set: to Inv. M.M. Calla
13th June 1851
Same Nov 26 / 51
8285
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1930 Jan 4 Hist to Mrs. W. F. Allen  EEL
REJECTED
8285
P.O.
Daniel Plough
Service:
Enlisted" ____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges:
Re-enlisted:
Attorney:
P.O.
Recognized.  
Contract.
Cert. of Dis.
Searched for _____, 18
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No. 38,163
March 24 / 51
Danl. Plough
Revolu. Pension
Act of 1832
Mr. Triplett
Original
Jn
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Washington March 19, 1851
To the Comm of Pensions
Sir
I enclose for your decision an application on behalf of Daniel Plough of Kentucky, for a pension under the act of 1832, as a revolutionary soldier.  I hope the records of the department may supply such evidence as will supply what may appear defective in his statement of his services.
Resp Your ob St
J M McCallo
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COPY
June 13, 1851
J. M. McCallo, Esq
Present
Sir
The declaration in the case of Daniel Plaigh has been examined.  It is useless to discuss its merits in other respects as he only claims to have served 5 months while no pension can be granted for less than 6 months service. 
Triplett
F.S. Evans for Com'r
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300 Rose Lane
Lexington, Kentucky
November
Twenty-one
1929
The Pension Office
Washington, D.C.
Re:  George Hanks
Daniel Plew
Nelson Wright
Gentlemen:
Will you kindly look up the name of George Hanks, soldier in the Revolutionary War, and send me what information you may have concerning him.  I especially desire to know the name of his wife and children.  As he was killed during the Revolutionary War, I judge that pension was paid to his widow.  From a History of Kentucky, Lawyers and Lawmakers, I quote the following paragraph about him which was given under the biography of Thomas Hanks:
"..........George Hanks, who resided on the Potomac River in Roanoke County, Virginia, joined the Colonists in their attempt to throw off the yoke of British tyranny and establish the American republic.  Heroically he followed the fortunes of his command until the army reached Yorktown.  There his death occurred, his life being given as a ransom to the cause of liberty."
I also wish any information you may be able to supply about Daniel Plew, who fought under Rochambeau during the same war.  He was wounded in battle by a bayonet thrust in the side but recovered.  For his services he received a large grant of land in Anderson County, Kentucky about five miles from the County seat, Lawrenceburg.
Also, do you have the name of Nelson Wright, of Nelson County, Virginia on file?
Thanking you, I am
Yours very truly,
Mabel Thacker Allen
Mabel Thacker Allen ( Mrs. W.F.)
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COPY
November 26, 1851
J. M. McCallo, Esq. Present
Sir:
The deposition of Aldert Plough in the case of Daniel Plough adds nothing to its weight.  It seems to have been prepared for him in Kentucky and sent to Indiana, where it was sworn to without alteration in any particular.  This may account for the absence of details in the affidavit.  His age is not stated nor the means which he possessed of knowing Daniels Plough's services.  Mere assertions of certain service in gross are never taken, it being required that the witness shall state at the commencement and duration of each tour, and what portion of it he was himself engaged in the same service.
Very etc
John Wilson
for Com. if Pensions
(Triplett)
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Danl Plough
R
Act 7 June 1832
J M McCallo
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State of Kentucky
County of Anderson }ss.

On this 10th day of March 1837 personally appeared before me, a justice of the peace within and for the county and state aforesaid, Arthur Moore and John S. Sampson, residents of Anderson County and State of Ky. who being duly sworn according to law, who declare that they have known Daniel Plough for at least twenty four years and they declare that his situation in life has been such that he has never required a pension for a support.  He has never been in great fluent circumstances, but he has always had a plenty and rich in his own estimation a plenty of the world's goods for his use.
Sworn and subscribed before me.  And I hereby certify that Arthur Moore and John S. Sampson are credible witnesses, given from under my hand as a justice of the peace and here above written.  And they declare that they are disinterested.
A. Moore
John S. Sampson
Jos. D. Parker J. P. A. C. 

State of Kentucky
County of Anderson } ss.
I, Jordan H. Walker, clerk at the county court for the county and state above mentioned do hereby certify that James D. Parker, Esq. before whom the above affidavit was made and who has thereunto subscribed his genuine signature, is and was at the time of so doing, a justice of the peace in and for the county and state aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified.  Given from under my hand as Clerk of the Anderson County Court, and affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this 11th day of March, 1837.  
Jordan H. Walker
Clerk of the Anderson County Court
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Sept 13th 1851
Danl Plough
Revo. Pens Claim
Addl proof

Rough & Ready 
by July 15th

Mr. Aldert Plough
Sullivan Indiana

In Triplett
Set 12' 51
Jno M McCalla
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Rough & Ready Ky
July 15th
T
paid
Mr. Aldert Plough
Sullivan Indiana

In Triplett
Sept 12 '51
J M McCallo
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State of Indiana
Sullivan County} Sect
On this 27th day of August A.D. 1837 personally appeared before me a justice of the peace for the county and state aforesaid, Aldert Plough a credible witness, a resident of Sullivan County in the State of Indiana who being first duly sworn according to law, who declares that Daniel Plough was a private in the camp of a Capt T. Westbrook in the Virginia Regt commanded by Col Kasencronch in the Revolutionary war under Genl Washington.  That he served until about the close of the war about the year 1780 or 1781 and guarded the prisoners at Winchester.  He further declares that the said Daniel Plough served at least six months in said war.  And he declares that he is disinterested.  Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written.
X his mark
Aldert Plough

Witness
J.T. Urnette
J.S. Gatforth
Sworn and subscribed before me date and year above written,
Squire McDonnall J. Peace

State of Indiana Sullivan County  sct
I Henry K. Wilson Clerk of [illegible] Court in and for said county certify that Squire McDonnall is Justice of the peace as above and that the above signature purported to be his is genuine. 
In witness whereof I have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Sullivan
 August 27, 1857
Henry K. Wilson Clk