Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S 40437, for Alexander Simrall, Pennsylvania
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(3-1776)

SERVICE                                            NUMBER
Penn.         Simrall, Alexander        S40437



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CONTENTS
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Ohio 18.199
Pennsylvania (crossed out)
Alexander Simrall

of Jefferson Cy in the State of Ohio who was a Lieutenant in the Regiment commanded by Colonel McCoy of the Penna line, for the term of Nine months.

Described on the Roll of Ohio
at the rate of 20 Dollars per month, to commence on the 5 of January 1820

Certificate of Pension Issued the 7. of July 1821 and handed Saml Smith Esqr of Uniontown. Pen

Arrears to 4th of March 1821                   280-
Semi-anl. all'ce ending 4 Sept. 1821       120-
14 mo                                                          _____
20
-----
280                                                                $400-
{Revolutionary Claim,
Act 18th March, 1818}

[illegible]                                            May 1, 1820
Vo.4
page [illegible]  (crossed out)

no certificate [illegible] none printed. (crossed out)

(left hand side of page) Date of death not an AB.
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County of Jefferson
DISTRICT OF Ohio
On this fifth day of January 1820, before me, the subscriber, one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for the said District, personally appeared Alexander Simrall aged 72 years, resident in S. County is the said District, who, being by me first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the last act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War:"  That he, the said Alexr Simrall entered for the term of 3 years [illegible] on the Ninth day of July of the year 1776-in Westmoreland Co in the State of Penna  in the company commanded by Captain Moses Carson in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Enos McCoy in the line of the state of Penna on the Continental Establishment; that he continued to serve in said corps, or in the service of the United States, until the Eleventh Day of May, when he was discharged from service in Bound Brook state of New Jersey that he was in the battles of Bound Brook and was a lieutenant in the Service aforesaid and resigned in May 1777 and that Gov. Sinclair Commanded at the Battle of [illegible] and  Bound Brook and that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of  the assistance of his country for support; and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said service.
Sworn to and declared before me, the day and year aforesaid.
Moses Simrall
" Samuel McElroy Judge, &c. as aforesaid, do Certify that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Alexander Simrall did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of Nine months at one time, on the Continental Establishment; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress.  I am also satisfied that he needs the assistance of his country for support. Samuel McElroy [illegible]
State of Ohio Jefferson County Ss
I John Patterson Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the said County of Jefferson do Certify that Samuel McElroy Esquire whose name is affixed to the above certificate is an associate Judge of said Court in said County, duly commissioned and qualified to Whom official acts as such full faith and credit are due.  In testimony whereof and by his declaration I have hereunto affixed the seal of said Court at Steubenville this 9th day of Febry A.D, 1820

John Patterson Clk
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Alexander Simrall,

It will be necessary for this claimant to produce the evidence of two credible [illegible] disinterested witnesses to prove that he served as stated by him, shewing the time of entering and leaving the service. [illegible]

War department and [illegible]
Pension Office,
June 5th 1820
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20
Samuel Smith Agent [illegible]
Uniontown
Pennsylvania

(stamp STEUB O FEB 13)

Lt. Simrall
Evaluation
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(left hand side of page)
Lieutenants do not enlist: The applicant should produce his commission [underlined word] if in his  [illegible]; if not; he will State by whom it was signed [illegible] and obtain the evidence of an officer of the Regiment as to his rank and services specifying the time of entering and of leaving the service.
16 June 1820

(right hand side of page)

L Simral
papers sent again
10 Febr 1821
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District of Ohio County of Jefferson
On this 6th day of January 1890 before me this Subscriber, one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for the said District, personally appeared Alexander Simrall age 72 years resident in said County in the said district who, being by me first duly Sworn according to Law doth on his oath, made the of following declaration in order to obtain the processing, made by the late act of Congress, enlisted. An act to provide for certain  persons Engaged in the Land and naval service the United States in the Revolutionary War.  That he, the Said Alexander Simrall entered for the term of 3 years at the sum [illegible] an the [illegible] [illegible] of July in the year 1776 in Westmoreland Co. in the State of [illegible] in the company commended by Capt. Carson...in the Regiment Commanded by Colonel McCoy in the line of the State of Pennd on the Continental Establishment.. that he continued to Serve in the Said Corps or in the Service of the United States untill the year 1777 May when he [illegible] was discharged  (last two words crossed out) from the service in [illegible] and that he was in the Battles of Bound Brook and that he was a Lieutenant and his Commission was taken at Bound Brook and that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his Country for support and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said Services.  Sworn to and discharged before me the Day and Year aforesaid
Alexd Simrall
Samuel McElroy Judge
I, Samuel McElroy Judge [illegible] as aforesaid, do Certify that it appears to my Satisfaction that the said Alexander Simrall did Serve in the Revolutionary War, as Stated in the preceding declaration against the
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Common Enemy for at least the term of Nine months at one time on the Continental Establishment and I now [illegible] the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me.  To the testimony taken and had before me.  To the Secretary for the department of War pursuant to the directions of the afore mentioned act of Congress.  I am also satisfied that he needs the assistance of his country for support.  
Saml McElvoy [illegible]

State of Ohio Jefferson County Ss
I John Patterson Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County do Certify that (crossed out) certify that the above named Samuel McElroy is an associate Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for said County, and by his direction I hereto affix the seal of the said Court the 6th day of January AD 1820-
John Patterson Clk
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To Samuel Smith agent
Union Town Fayette County Penna
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August 31, 1935

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BA-J/MMF/eel  our
Alexander Simrall-S. 40437

Mrs. Robert M. Greenwood
Cooksville
Tennessee

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to Alexander Simrall, who received a pension for service as lieutenant in the Revolutionary War, and who was wounded in the Battle of Brandywine.

The data which follow are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 40437, based upon the military service of Alexander Simrall in that war.

The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of Alexander Simrall are not shown.

Alexander Simrall entered the service July 9, 1776, in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, as lieutenant of Captain Moses Orson's Company,  Colonel Aeneas Mackay's Pennsylvania Regiment, was in the Battle of Bound Brook, and resigned May 11, 1777.  It was not stated that he was in the Battle of Brandywine or that he wounded in that battle.

He was allowed pension on his application executed January 5, 1820, at which time he was aged seventy-two years and resided in Jefferson County, Ohio.

In 1821, soldier stated that his family then residing with him consisted of his wife, Martha, aged fifty-five years, her maiden name, date and place of birth and names of her parents not shown; daughter, Jenet, aged twenty-five years; son John, aged twenty-three years, and Martha, aged nineteen years.

In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pension, Alexander Simrall (S.40437) you should address.
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The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Divisions, this city, and cite the following dates

Alexander Simrall, Certificate No. 18199, issued July 7, 1821, rate $20 per month, commenced January 5, 1820, Act of March 18, 1818, Ohio Agency.

Very truly yours



A.D. Hiller
Executive Assistant to the Administrator.
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Commissioner of Pensions.
Dear Sir:-I wish to obtain a copy of the pension accorded to one Alexander Simral, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, said paper giving as I suppose the name of his wife and possibly a list of his children.  Kindly send me a perfect and complete copy of such papers.
Respectively Mary A. Scott
(over)
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Mary Avis Scott

2906 Cottage Grove Av
Des Moines, Iowa
Feb 29-1904

(stamp marked PENSION OFFICE U.S. A MAR 8 1904)
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John Scott
Kingman Place
Des Moines, Iowa, 4/10-1903-

Commissioner of Pensions
Washington DC,

Sir: I am advised by a certified copy of certain records--"Pennsylvania Archives, 2nd Series, Vol. 10, page 667"---that Alexander Simeral (underlined) was commissioned Second Lt. of the 8th Regiment of the Penna, Line-commanded by Col. Eneas Mackey, Aug. 9th, 1776.
My daughter- Mary Avis Scott- a direct descendant of said Simeral through his daughter Margaret, wishes a certificate of Lt. Simerals service that can be used by her in an application for
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-2-
membership in the Society of the daughters of the American Revolution.
I am advised that your office will furnish this statement on application.  You will confer an appreciated favor by sending one such a certificate.
Yours respectfully
John Scott Late Col. 32nd Regt Iowa Vol, Infantry
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John Scott
Kingman Place
Des Moines, Iowa,

(Stamp PENSION OFFICE U.S. O APR 13 1903)
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40437
INVALID
Rev
File No. 40,437
Alexander Simrall
Liuet after Nov

Act: 18 March 18
Index:-Vol. 3, Page 462

[Arrangement of 1870]
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Apl-20-1903 [illegible]
Jno. Scott-Des Moines, Iowa
_________________________
Mch.19 (crossed out) 21, 1904
Mary Ann Scott [illegible]
___________________________
1913 Jany 12 Hist to H.F. Simrall V.L. [illegible]
1915 Oct 5. Hist. to John Simeral
1927 Jan. 21-Hist. to B.S. Parkhill, MMF-
_________________________________
1935-Aug 31/Hist to Mrs. Robt M. Greenwood-Eh
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Free
(Stamp only legible  is date Mar 25)

Hon. J.C. Calhoun
Sect of WWar city of Washington D.D,
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MMM&F
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section

January 31, 1927

B.S. Parkhill
30 North LaSalle St.,
Rm. 1333
Chicago, Ill.

Sir:

I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 40437 it appears that Alexander Simrall entered the service July 9, 1776 in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, as Lieutenant of Captain Moses Carson's Company, Colonel Aenas Mackey's Pennsylvania Regiment, was in the Battle of Bound Brook and resigned May 11, 1777.
He was allowed pension on his application executed January 5, 1820 while a resident of Jefferson County, Ohio aged seventy-two years.  The date of his birth not stated.
In 1821 his wife Martha was aged fifty-five years, and the following children were referred to: Jenet, John, and Martha, aged twenty-five, twenty-three, and nineteen years respectively.  Date and place of marriage and maiden name of wife not given.
In order to obtain date of last payment of pension, name of person paid, and possibly the date of soldier's
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death, you should apply to the Civil Division, General Accounting Office, Washington, D.C. citing all of the following data: "Alexander Simrall, Certificate No. 18199, issued July 7, 1821, rate $20 per month, commenced January 5, 1820, Act if Narcg 18, 1818, Ohio Agency".

Respectfully,


WINFIELD SCOTT
Commissioner.
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RECORD DIVISION.        3-525.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Washington, D.C,   19

S.F.40427

In reply to your request of       , received......for a statement of the military history of Alexander Simrall a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his  (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.

DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT.
July 9, 1776

LENGHT OF SERVICE.
May 11, 1777

RANK.
Lieut

OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.
CAPTAIN.
Moses Carson
COLONEL.
Aenas Mackey

STATE
Penn.

Battles engaged in, Bound Brook 
Residence of soldier at enlistment, enlisted in Westmoreland Co. Penn.
Date of application for pension, Jany 5, 1820, [illegible]
Residence at date of application, Jefferson Co. Ohio
Age at date of application, 72 years
Remarks:In 1821 his wife, Martha was 55 years old and children Jenet 25 years, John 23 years and Martha 19 years.

Very respectfully,

Commissioner
6-2856
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Revolutionary-
S.40437


(stamp with numbers around it, an arrow pointing at 9 RECEIVED AUG 24 1935 PENSION INDEX SECTION)

Cooksville, Tenn., August 9, 1935

Pension Department,
Washington, D.C.

Gentlemen:

Will you be so kind as to give me information contained in Pension papers of Alexander Simrall (name underlined) (Simeral), who was wounded in the Battle of Brandywine, and who received a pension as as Lieutenant from Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, and at the age of 72 was living in Ohio?

Please give name of wife, children, service, and any family connection.

I shall be so grateful for this information.

Respectfully,
Mrs. Robert M. Greenwood (signature)
Mrs. Robert M. Greenwood.
(Viola Simrall Greenwood.)


(stamped NORVELL)
(stamp RECEIVED AUG 23 1935; rest is illegible)L
(stamp with a circle of numbers around it received Aug 12 1935; rest of stamp is illegible)
(stamp  with a circle of numbers around it ACKNOWLEDGED AUG 15, 1935
INDEX -DIV.)
(stamp with numbers around it RECEIVED Aug 15, 1935 Numb. Sect. Index Sub Div.)
(stamp RECEIVED AUG 16 1935 C SECTION 4)
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CHICAGO, ILL.
DEC.1, 1926.

Bureau of Pensioners,
Washington, D.A.

Revolutionary War Section
______________________________

Gentlemen:-

Will you kindly furnish me with data regarding my revolutionary ancestor who served from Penn. and was pensioned in Jefferson Co. Ohio, as follows:
Name of Revol. Ancestor---ALEXANDER SIMERAL
Born Ireland,
Married Mary Ann Vincent

lived very old past 88, died in Ohio.  Served as Private and Lieut. Pa.

I would very much like to have all the data as to date of his birth, marriage, etc. therein contained, exact date if possible.  This for an application to the sons of the American Revolution.

Your reply will oblige,
Very Truly yours,

B.S. Park Hill,
Room 1333,
#30 North LaSalle Street,
Chicago, Ill.
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FM
T.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,
September 29, 1915.

Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir:
Will you please have me furnished with any data your records may afford concerning Alexander Simeral, who served during the Revolutionary War, from Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania and was living in Jefferson County, Ohio, about 1821.
This information concerning my ancestor, is desired for a family history I am preparing.

Yours very truly,
John Simeral
M.

Address,
Mr. John Simeral,
c/o Mrs. W.M. Mervine,
231 Buckingham Place,
Philadelphia.
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OFFICE
H.F. SIMRALL

STATE MANAGER FOR ALABAMA AND MISSISSIPPI

SOVEREIGN ESCORT
PAST HEAD CONSUL HEAD CAMP "F
EDITOR WOODMEN ADVOCATE COLUMBUS, MISS., 1/7/1913     191----

To the Hon. Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir:-
Will you kindly inform me if the name of Alexander SWimrall appears upon the records of your office, as a soldier in the war of the Revolution.  My information is, that he enlisted from the State of Pennsylvania.

Thanking you in advance, I am,
Yours very truly,
H F Simrall
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Union Town pac
Feb.10-1821

Sir-
Enclosed is the case of Lt. Simral a Lt of the eight pa Regt he has been a grate trouble to obtain witnesses, and has the affidavit by (crossed out) of Andrew Finly Esqr who was an Ensign in the same Regt.  Sir pleas excuse me for refering you to some clerk on Lt. Simral's declaration in which you will (likely) see that he has been indolent and Ignorant of the specifics of the act of 18 March 1818-which is in Broad word, that the applicant shall have served nine months at  one time on continental Establishment it will appear that By the declaration of Lt. Simrall he served from 9th of July 1776 to the 11 of May 1777 being [illegible] then ten months Sir I take the liberty of Saying that there has likely been no Examination to see whether Lt. Simral's name was on the rolls for why not State or usuals  not on the Rolls [illegible] not on the Rolls [illegible].  Sir I fallen Myself that I know something of the [illegible] many unjust claims presented for a number-have come to me, some belonging  to the Militia and some to the flying camp [illegible] and it my be that same have drew Pensions unjust, but none had that apply to me to the best of my belief for I never gave the least Encouragement but always told them the Law But Sir I can State as a fact that [illegible] documents [illegible] same are
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rejected which air fauley Entitled
I will Just Mention, the case of a Mr. Thomas Pearce, he made a declaration in due form, I had it in the pension office his papers was returned to me, and remarked that he had deserted 15 of Feb. [illegible] afterwards it was found he had drew his Land by his assignment to some person.  I presented the case again and by a letter dated 2 June 1820 to me, it is stated that there is no Evidence that the claimant is the same "C" (See the letter)
Sir I am aware of many unavoidable mistakes in examining such old documents But if a Mistake is discovered it certainly is the duty of any to correct it and not send Mr. Pearce to hunt some two or more witnesses to sware he is the same Pearce who deserted and came back and joined his Egt. and that he said his [illegible] Since I presented Pearces' case he has received a letter from his Col (I understood) stating his services and that he fought his tours which letter is in possession of the US district atty of this place.
pleas give a favorable a decision on poor old Simrals (as you can and send the result to me.- (note on side of paper: Giles Reed deserted and now draws his pension)
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and excuse this lengthy letter and understand me that I am not chargen you with a neglect of duty"
I am Respectfully yours
[illegible] Samuel Smith

If this moment additional  [illegible] on Mr. Simral's case has came to hand I open the letter and enclose it

Hon. JC Calhoun
Sect of War
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Steubenville
March 17                                         10


Saml Smith Esqr
Union Town
Fayette County Pa


J L Edwards Esqr
Pension Office
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(stamp illegible)
Sir
The papers of Alexander Simrall have been forwarded by me to the War Office in Washington City.-
E Root

Steubenville March 16th 1821
Mr. Simeralls requests me to ask you to send for them and procure him his pension.

Union Town Pa
March 22d 1821
Sir I just received this from E. Root Esqr he sent on A Simrall Schedule on the 12[illegible]  I sent you his declaration with 3 affidavits of officers he served with, his case has been in my hands and [illegible] for almost two years and a part of that time in the pension office that was returned to me for proof of service which I forwarded a Court
I am respectfully obt Servt

Samuel Smith
J.L. Edwards Esq.
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MD Jack,
att
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Westmoreland Co Penna
personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace in the County afforesaid Matthew Jack and being duly sworn deposeth and says he well knew Alexd Simeral a lieutenant Belonging to the Eighth Penna .Regt on continental Establishment and he Deposeth that he knew [illegible] Lt Simrall as Lieutenant in 8th Regiment for Nine months and more and that said Simral resigned some time in the Summer 1777 and this deponsent that he was a Lieut in Capt Millers Comp of the same Regt of the said Lt. and that the same is living at this date.
Sworn and Subscribed this 6th Feb. 1821
Thomas Bigham
Matthew Jack

I do certify that Matthew Jack is a credible witness given under my hand this sixth day of February One thousand eight hundred & twenty one
Thomas Bigham

State of Pennsylvania Westmoreland County Ss
I John H Wise Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of Westmoreland County in said State do Certify that Thomas Bigham Esq who name is signed above is one of the Commonwealth Justice of  the peace commissioned and sworn and to whose office acts as  such full faith and credit and due  to testimony where of I have hereto set my hand and affixed my Seal of Office in the County and State aforesaid this sixth day of Feburary in the year of our Lord One Thousand eight hundred and twenty one
Jno H. Wise Proth
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County of Westmoreland SS
State of Penna-

On the second day of February in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and twenty one-before me John C. Plumber Esqr one of the Justices of the peace in in and for the said county of Westmoreland-personally came Andrew Finley-who on his solemn oath by Almighty God the father of all hearts Deposeth and saith that some time in the month of December in the year Seventeen hundred and Seventy Six-he this Deponent entered as an Ensign in the Eighth Pennsylvania Regiment in the revolutionary War between America and England-that at the time this Deponent joined said Regiment Alexander Simral was a Lieutenant in said Regiment and continued as such (he thinks until some time in May following) The said Simral resigned and went home-and this Deponent further saith that he believes the Lt. Alexander Simral was appointed a Lieutenant from the commencement of Raising said regiment-which this Deponent thinks was in July preceding his entering-and further that said Alexander Simral is now living and in good health and present at the taking of this deposition--Sworn and Subscribed the date above said before me-
Andrew Finley
J C Plumer

I certify that Andrew Findley Esqr the above Deponent is a credible witness given {illegible] my hand the 2d day of Feby 1821
JC Plumer

Pennsylvania
Westmoreland County Ss
I John H. Wise Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas for Westmoreland County Do hereby certify that J.C. Plumer Esquire before whom the above deposition of Andrew Finley appears to have been taken and who's name is Subricied hereto as well to the certificate following the same, was at the time of [illegible] the same depositions and signing and certificate a Justice of the peace for the same County duly commissioned [illegible] to all who acts an such full faith [illegible] as due . In witness whereof I have hereto set my hand and affixed my seal of my office at Greensborough in said County this [illegible] day of February A.D. Eighteen hundred and twenty one.
For John H. Wise, Prot
Morrison Underwood
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Alexander Simral
A Revolutionary pensioner
Certificate
E Root
Agent
Steubenville, Ohio

The [illegible] of Matthew Jack originally sent on with Andrew Finley in  [illegible] [illegible] [rest of writing is illegible (pencil)]
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State of Ohio Jefferson County Ss
Court of Common Pleas

In the matter of Alexander Simral a Revolutionary pensioner}
Be it remembered that at the December Term of this Court in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and twenty, Alexander Simral comes into Court and makes a declaration of his services in the War of the revolution in the words and figures following to wit-On this eighteenth day of November (crossed out) December AD one thousand eight hundred and twenty personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record for said County Alexander Simral aged seventy four years, resident in said County who being duly sworn according to law, on his oath doth make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the Acts of Congress of the eighteenth of March one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, and the first of May one thousand eight hundred and twenty  That the said Alexander enlisted for the term of three years or during the War, in the month of June one thousand seven hundred and seventy six, in the State of Pennsylvania, as a Lieutenant in the Company commanded by Captain Moses Carson, in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Mc Coy being the eight Regiment in the line of the State of Pennsylvania, on the Continental Establishment, that he continued to serve in said Corps as Lieutenant until the month of May A D one thousand seven hundred and seventy seven, when he resigned his office of Lieutenant and left the service.  The date of his original declaration was he thinks, the fifth of January one thousand eight hundred and twenty, but he has received no answer to it-And in pursuance of the Act of the first of May one thousand eight hundred and twenty, I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the
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eighteenth day of March AD One thousand eight hundred and eighteen, and that I have not since that time by gift sale, or in any other manner, disposed of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress, entitled An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States passed on the eight day of March AD one thousand eight hundred and eighteen. And that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities, contracts or debts due to me, nor have I any income, other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed-Alexander Simrall-
Schedule-One Saddle five Dollars, One bridle one Dollar-Three Tea cups and saucers fifty cents-Two chairs One Dollar, Other household furniture four Dollars-Alexander Simrall- My occupation has been that of a farmer but I am now unable to work but little. My family consists of a wife Martha aged fifty five (underlined) years.  A Daughter Jenet (underlined), aged twenty five (underlined)years and Martha aged nineteen years, (underlined).  And a son John (underlined) aged twenty three years who works for himself- Whereupon the said Alexander Simrall being sworn to the facts above stated and producing satisfactory evidence to the Court that the aforesaid schedule contains all the property by him owned, and that the value thereof is eleven Dollars and fifty cents and no more; therefore it is ordered by the Court that the aforesaid declaration and Schedule be entered of Record and certified by the Clerk of this Court to the War department-Atten John Patterson, 
State of Ohio Jefferson County Ss
I John Patterson Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the said County of Jefferson do Certify that the foregoing is truly copied from the Record of said Court,- In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Steubenville this 6th day February AD 1821
John Patterson Clk