Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 18118, for Joseph Mc Junkin, South Carolina
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(3-1776)
SERVICE
S.C.
McJunkin, Joseph
NUMBER
S18118
carded
CONTENTS
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31,382
South Carolina
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Joseph McJunkin decd. of [blank] in the State of [blank] who was a Capt. of Cavy. & Major, in the [blank] commanded by Captain [blank] of the [blank] commanded by [blank] in the Revolutionary line for (Increased from $420.00)
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Inscribed on the Roll of Charleston at the rate of 500 Dollars 00 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831 and end 31st May 1846.
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Certificate of Pension issued the 26th day of February 1855 and sent to R. W. Young Present
Arrears to the 4th of
Semi-anl. allowance ending
{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.}
Recorded by G. T. Getty Clerk,
Book E. Vol. 6. Page 76
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(3-C-9)
NAME McJunkin, Joseph S.C.
SERVICE
Soldier states that he volunteered Oct. 1, 1775, Pvt. under Capt. Thomas Brandon, Col. Thomas' Spartan reg't; in engagement at Cane Brake, served until last of Jan. 1776.
May 1, 1776; Pvt. under Capt. Jolly, Col. Thomas' reg't; in Indian expedition, retook come prisoners and destroyed Indian towns, in several skirmishes and engagement at Horseshoe or Black hole; detached about the first of Oct. under Col. Thomas Sumpter, burned Indian towns; discharged Nov. 1, 1776.
May 1, 1777; Capt. Col. Thomas Brandon's 2d Spartan reg't; 4 mos. Capt., under Col. Thomas Brandon; discharged last of June 1778; 2 mos. 
Nov. 1778, Capt. stationed at Thomas' Fort, served until Feb. 1779; 4 mos. 
Nov. 1779; Capt. under Col. James Steen; discharged Feb. 1780; 4 mos.
OVER*
ALLOWED FOR 16 mos. Capt. Cav. 4 mos. Maj.
SOLDIER April 7, 1838
WIDOW None.
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DATE AND PLACE OF BRITH June 22, 1755. Chester Co., Pa.
DATE AND PLACE OF DEATH May 31, 1846.
PLACES OF RESIDENCE
Removed to South Carolina and remained in Union District ever since up to 1834.
DATE AND PLACE OF MARRIAGE [checkmark]
NAME OF WIFE [checkmark]
NAMES AND AGES OF CHILDREN only surviving children in 1855 Abram or Abraham; John T.; David W.; Davis; Sarah A. O'Keefe.
DATE OF SOLDIER'S APPLICATION Dec. 23, 1833.
DATE OF WIDOW'S APPLICATION None.
WIDOW'S AGE AND PLACE OF RESIDENCE [checkmark]
CERTIFICATE 31382.
ACT June 7, 1832.
AGENCY S.C.
FILE NO. S. 1562
6-592
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Service
After the fall of Charleston; Capt. under Col. Thomas Brandon; in engagements at Rocky Mount, Hanging Rock and on Aug. 20, 1780; Nov. 1780 appointed Major; in battle at Blackstocks.
Soon after appointed to pilot Col. William Washington to attack the Tories at Hammond's old store; later sent as an express to Gen. Morgan, also to Col. Washington.
Major, under Col. Brandon; wounded in right elbow joint at Fletcher's Mill, S.C. March 2, 1781; taken prisoner May 9, 1781 by a party of the bloody scouts, conveyed to Mofford's Iron works and afterward confined in jail at Ninety-six until a few days before said place was besieged by Gen. Green.
After wounds were healed continued in the service as a Major until the British left Charleston in Dec. 1782.
Out repeatedly at different times as Major until close of war.

*The list of invalid pensioners of Union District, S.C. printed in 1835 shows the name Joseph McJunkin pensioned from Oct. 18, 1808 under the act of Mar. 3, 1809 and increased under the act of April 24, 1816.
Soldier's father Samuel and brother Samuel Jr. were alive during Revolution
On file.
Commission of Joseph McJunkin as Capt. of a company in Col. John Thomas' Spartan District reg't. of militia signed John Rutledge Gov. of South Carolina, dated Charlestown May 20, 177-

A.E.P.
Mar. 1, 1918
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Jos. McJunkin
South Carolina Role
Acts of 1832

R. W. Young
atty.
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State of South Carolina
County of Union ss:
Be it known, that on the 3rd day of Novem. A. D. 1851, before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, personally appeared A McJunkin and made oath according to law, that he is the child of Joseph McJunkin deceased (who was an officer of the War of the Revolution,) and a pensioner of the United States at the rate of $420 per annum; that he has reason to believe that the said pension ought to be increased; and that he is directly interested in the same, and makes this affidavit to be filed by his attorney, with any additional evidence or arguments he may deem necessary in the prosecution of said claim.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year last above mentioned, before me,
G. Steen Justice of the Peace.
Abram McJunkin

State of South Carolina
County of Union ss:
Be it known, that before Gibson Steen a Justice of the Peace in and for the said county, personally appeared A McJunkin who being duly sworn according to law doth depose and say, that he is the child of Joseph McJunkin deceased, (who was an officer in the War of the Revolution,) and a pensioner of the United States at the rate of $420 per annum, that he now makes this declaration to recover any increase and arrears of pension, that may be due, on account of the services of Joseph McJunkin as aforesaid, for the benefit of himself under any acts or resolutions of Congress applicable to the case.
Sworn and subscribed this 3rd day of November 1851, before me,
G. Steen Justice of the Peace.
Abram McJunkin

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That I A. McJunkin child of Joseph McJunkin deceased, (who was an officer in the War of the Revolution,) do hereby constitute and appoint Robert W. Young, Washington City, D. C., my true and lawful attorney for me, and in my name to prosecute my claim to any increase and arrears of pension that may be found due on account of the services of said Joseph McJunkin as aforesaid; and I hereby authorize my said attorney to examine all papers and documents touching my claim, on file in the departments at Washington or elsewhere, and file any additional evidence or arguments he may think proper, to ensure the recovery of the same.
Witness my hand and seal this 3rd day of Novem. A. D. 1851
Abram McJunkin {L.S.}
Signed and sealed in the presence of
WITNESS, I. Gregory
WITNESS, D. A. Thomas

State of South Carolina
County of Union ss:
On this 3rd day of Novm. A. D. 1851, before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, personally appeared A McJunkin and acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be his act and deed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand the day and year last above mentioned.
G. Steen
Justice of the Peace.

State of South Carolina
County of Union
Be it known, that on the 3rd day of Novm. A. D. 1851, before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, personally appeared David A Thomas and Isaac Gregory two disinterested and respectable witnesses and made oath according to law, that they were well acquainted with Joseph McJunkin deceased, (who was an officer in the Revolutionary War,) and that A McJunkin John T. David W. Davis & Sarah E are his only surviving children. And that he the said Joseph McJunkin departed this life on the 31st day of May A. D. 1846
Sworn and subscribed the day and year last above mentioned, before me,
G. Steen Justice of the Peace.
I. Gregory
D. A. Thomas

I J. G. McKissick clerk of the Court in the district of Union and State of South Carolina, do hereby certify that Gideon Steen Esqr before whom the foregoing papers were executed, was at the date of the same a Justice of the Peace in and for said district duly authorized by law to administer oaths; and his name thereunto subscribed is his genuine signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal this 17th day of November A.D. 1851.
J. G. McKissick Clk
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In the case of Jos. McJunkin
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State of South Carolina
Union District ss:
Be it known, that before me Moses C Hughes a magistrate in and for the said District, personally appeared Abraham McJunkin who being duly sworn according to law doth depose and say, that he is the administrator of Jos. McJunkin deceased, (who was an officer in the War of the Revolution,) and a pensioner of the United States at the rate of $ per annum, that he now makes this declaration to recover any increase and arrears of pension, that may be due, on account of the services of Jos. McJunkin as aforesaid, for the benefit of himself and other children under any acts or resolutions of Congress applicable to the case.
Sworn and subscribed this 12th day of February 1855, before me,
M C Hughes mag
A McJunkin

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That I Abraham McJunkin administrator of Jos. McJunkin deceased, (who was an officer in the War of the Revolution,) do hereby constitute and appoint Robert W. Young, Washington City, D. C., my true and lawful attorney for me, and in my name to prosecute my claim to any increase and arrears of pension that may be found due on account of the services of said Jos. McJunkin as aforesaid; and I hereby authorize my said attorney to examine all papers and documents touching my claim, on file in the departments at Washington or elsewhere, and file any additional evidence or arguments he may think proper, to ensure the recovery of the same.
Witness my hand and seal this 12th day of February A. D. 1855
A McJunkin {L.S.}
Signed and sealed in the presence of
WITNESS, M C Hughes
WITNESS, J. G. McKissick

State of South Carolina
Union District ss:
On this 12 day of February A. D. 1855, before the subscriber, a magistrate in and for said county, personally appeared Abraham McJunkin admr. of Jos McJunkin decd. and acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be his act and deed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand the day and year last above mentioned.
M C Hughes magt.

State of South Carolina
Union District ss:
Be it known, that on the 12th day of February A. D. 1855, before the subscriber, a magistrate in and for said District, personally appeared Gideon Steen and Isaac Gregory Esqrs. two disinterested and respectable witnesses, & Sarah Okief & John T. McJunkin and made oath according to law, that they were well acquainted with Jos. McJunkin deceased, (who was an officer in the Revolutionary War,) and that Abram McJunkin Senr. D. W. McJunkin, Davis McJunkin & Sarah Okief and John T McJunkin are his only surviving children. And that the said Jos. McJunkin departed this life on the 31st day of May A. D. 1846.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year last above mentioned, before me,
M C Hughes magt
G. Steen
I. Gregory snr

I J. G. McKissick clerk of the Court in the District of Union and State of South Carolina, do hereby certify that Moses C Hughes before whom the foregoing papers were executed, was at the date of the same a magistrate in and for said district duly authorized by law to administer oaths; and his name thereunto subscribed is his genuine signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal this 12th day of February A.D. 1855.
J. G. McKissick C.C.P.

John T McJunkin
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Majr. Jos. McJunkin's declaration
So. Car.
No. 29,653
Certo Hon W. K. Clowney
anl 5,1838
suspended
James [illegible]
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Hon. W. K Clowney: to whom a copy of the papers were sent 17 Feby 34 March 30, 1838.
Admd. Capt 16 mos. $320
Majr. 4 mo 100
per ann [total] $420
So Ca Militia

Hon W K Clowney
HR
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State of South Carolina
Union District To wit
On the 23rd day of December 1833 personally appeared in Open Court before John J Pratt Esqr. Judge of this Court of Record for Union District Majr. Joseph McJunkin a resident of the District of Union In the seventy ninth year of his age since 22d June last who first being duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress the 7th June 1832.
Saith that he entered the service of the United State as a volunteer the first of October 1775, against the Tories and Indians as a private soldier under the command of Capt. Thomas Brandow in Col Thomas Spartans Regiment and known by the name of the Snow Camps. Which snow fell on the 28th of December & the next day defeated the Tories & Indians at the Cane brake Reedy River, near Greenville District - a short time before the attack Green's militia of North Carolina formed a junction with Genl Richardson and part of each of their forces were in the engagement, I continued untill the last of January 1776. I again in the first of May 1776 entered the service under Capt Jolly in Col Thomas Regiment in the Indian Expedition. The Indians State being hostile, on the 28th of June 1776. Broke into the white settlements and done great mischief, we buried the dead that the Indians had killed, and at a place call'd Princes Fort we celebrated the first American Jubilee. We then pursued the Indians & retook some prisoners, and destroyed these Tories all [page torn at bottom] where we had several skirmishes
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with the enemy. We then marched to the middle settlement towns where we had another engagement at a place called the horse shoe or Blackhole, where we defeated the Indians, & the next day we marched for the Valley towns, all high & Low Masser Rivers we then joined the army under Genl. Rutherford about the first of October, a detachment of which I was one commanded by Col Thomas Sumpter was out to a place called frog's Town where we burnt & distroyed the Indian Towns returned to the army at Chota then took up our march to Keowee old Towns on Targalaw [Tugaloo?] River, then to the Seneca Towns on Seneca River, and was discharged the first of November 1776.
I again went into service the first of May 1777 as a Captain under Col Thomas and by him ordered to the Indian line and performed a tour of four months duty as a fort called Matteys on South Packollete [Pacolet] River this tour of duty was done in conjunction with Capt Bullock, about this time The Spartan Regiment was divided, and the Regiment under the command of Colo Thos Brandon was calld the second Spartan Regiment to which I was attached.
I again was out under the command of Colo Thos. Brandons on a tour of two months & was ordered to Stono & marched as far as Bacons Bridge & was dismissed the last of June 1778.
I again in November 1778 was ordered to the time to a place called Thomas' Fort and performed another tour of duty of four months states as Capt ending Feby 1779.
Again in Novr 1779. was ordered to Charleston & was placed at the Ten Mile Spring by Gov Rutledge under the command of Cols. Jas. Steen and
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& continued untill Feby 1780. When we were dissery [discharged] having served four months as a Captain - at this time
2 And when Charleston fell on the 8 of May 1780. Shortly afterwards the Wigs colluted together under the command of Col. Thos. Brandon, was on the 8th or ninth of June 1780. Surpassed & defeated by the Tories. The British and Tories having now overrun the Country and since this date we were what we call rifugees [refugees] not taking protection as many did but retreated from place to place I was continually on the elert [alert] and having retreated over the Catawba River then meeting Genl. Rutherford and being determined to defend our country there we elected Colo. Thomas Sumpter our General he taking the command lend us to Ramsours [Mill] I did not get up untill the Close of the Battle 20 June 1780. where the defeat the Tories we then called same military tours & marched again for So. Carolina & marched to Clims [Clems] Branch, from there to Rocky Mount and there having no heavy artilery we were repulsed & marched for Hanging Rock at which place there were 400 British regulars & 1400 Tories which we attacked & defeated after marching all night when we were about 540 strong. I then fell under the command of Colo William & hearing at Smith's ford that the British & Tories were encamped at Musgraves Mills on Enoree River marched 40 miles that night & attacked the Tories at day brake and defeated them on 20 August 1780. And at the close of this action we received word that both Sumpter & Gates were defeated, which caused us to
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to abandon the idea of crossing the River to attack the British; having passed Ferguson on our right we retreated towards the mountains.
Soon after this Genl. Sumpter having recruited his forces & crossing Broad River I fell in with my command under him & In November 1780, I accepted a Majors Commission; from May 1777 to this date, I was a captain, we then marched to the battle at Black Stocks & being officer of the day was attacked by the British Colo Tarleton, who was repulsed or defeated we then retreated to York District. There Genl Morgan came with his forces to the Grindal Shoals on Packolete [Pacolet] River, where we joined him under the command of Colo Brandon. Soon after, I was nominated & appointed to pilot Colo. Wm Washington with his troop of horse to attack a a body of Tories at Hammond old Store, who was defeated - at this time Genl Pickins was encamped between Tanforred & Tyger to watch the movements of Tarleton & give information to Genl Morgan, I was led as an express to Genl Morgan, Morgan then sent an express to Col. Washington who was at Woffords Iron Works & inform him of Tarletons approach & to meet him at [illegible] [illegible]. The next morning (the 17th of January 1781.) Tarleton attacked Morgan at the Cowpens where Tarleton was defeated, we then marched to the Island ford on Broad River, Lord Corn Waslow [Cornwallis] pursuing to retake the prisoners, Morgan marched in haste to the Catawba, we then directed our course for the South Yadkin, & crossing both Yadkins Morgan directed the So. Carolina troops to return and defend their own state, which we done & formed a camp near Union Court House.
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House under Colo Brandon at this time Genl. Sumpter was making his way down the County & ordered Colo Brandon to meet him on the East side of Congaree River, which Brandon attempted I being one of his Majors. We marched to Grands finding a Superior force there, Colo Brandon thought proper to retreat, we then marched to assist Colo Robuck. an which command I got my right arm broken by a ball on the 2d day of March 1781. (see my vouchers now found in the war office) while lying with my wound & having the small pox was taken a prisoner on the 9th of May 1781, by a party of the Bloody Leach & carryed to Woffords Iron Works & condemned to be hanged for being a rebble [rebel] in fifteen months, was respited in consequence of [illegible], was carried to 96 & put in jail as a prisoner of war & continued confined untill a few days before Genl. Green besieged that place was parolled, but meeting Green near 96, & being anxious that he should carry that place returned with him to give my assistance so far as I was able in my crippled state, after the seige was caused I returned home, and as soon as I was able from my wounds I was out again and continued untill peace was made, and until the British left Charleston, in December 1782 & after the British did leave Charleston The Tories as repeated times committed great depredation & I was out repeatly.
I served as a private soldier up to May 1777 and as a Capt. up to Nov. 1780. & from that time
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to the close of the war as a Maj.
I do hereby relinquish any claim to a pension or annuity, except the present and declare that my name is not on the pension Roll of any State except that of So. Carolina at the rate of 18 75/100 per month, from the United States, & which I also relinquish on condition that I obtain a pension on this application to the amount of Capts. pay.
In answer to the Interrogators propounded by the Court, I answer as follows
Int. 1st I was born in Pennsylvania Chester County on the 22d Jun 1755
2. None but one left by my Father
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3. Removed to So. Carolina & resided in Union District ever since.
4. I was a volunteer throughout.
5. I have set out in my declaration.
6. I never recd. any written discharge. I have my Captains commission now in possession my Maj's commission I have lost or mislaid my Capt. Comiss. is signed by Govr. John Rutledge countersigned by Colo. John Thomas My Majr. commission was signed by Govr. John Rutledge & countersigned by Colo. Thos. Brandon
7th. I refer to the Revd. John Jennings & Majr. Thomas Young to prove my character for truth & moral deportment & also refer to Maj. Thomas Young for the proof of my services.
Joseph McJunkin
Sworn to the day & year aforesaid before me
J. J. Pratt Judge of the Court of Ordy
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We John Jennings a Clergyman residing in Union District & Maj. Thomas Young resident in the same, do hereby certify that we are well acquaint with Majr. Joseph McJunkin, who has subscribed & sworn to the foregoing declaration, that we believe him to be seventy nine years of age that he is reputed & believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a Soldier of the Revolution & we concur in that opinion.
Jno. Jennings
Thos. Young
Sworn & Subscribed the day & year aforesaid
J. J. Pratt Judge of the court of ordy.

And the said Court does hereby declare its opinion after the investigation of the matter & after putting
the interrogatories prescribed by the war department that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states, the Court further certifies that John Jennings who has signed the foregoing certificate is a clergyman residing in said district & that Majr. Thomas Young who has also signed the same is a creditable person and entitled to every credit.
J. J. Pratt Judge
of the Court of Ordy.

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State by a note that Majr. [Mc]Junkins died May 31, 1846

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Majr. Jos. McJunkin's declaration
So Car
No 29,653
Copto Hon W. K. Clowney
Aprl 5 1838
suspended
June [illegible] 1834
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Hon. W. K Clowney: to whom copy of the papers were sent 17 Feby 34 March 30, 1838.
Admd. Capt 16 mos. $320
Majr. 4 mos 100
per ann [total] $420
So Ca Militia

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State of South Carolina
Union District
I John Rogers Clerks of the Court of Sessions & Common Pleas do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Majr Joseph McJunkin for a pension
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 7th day of June 1834.
J. Rogers Clk
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October 28, 1936
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BA-J/EEL
Joseph McJunkin-S.18118

Mrs. Mary Hatfield
Washington
Indiana

Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Joseph McJunkin, who served in the South Carolina Troops.
The data which follow are obtained from the papers on file in pension claim S.18118 based upon disability of Joseph McJunkin incurred in the Revolutionary War.
Joseph McJunkin, the son of Samuel, was born June 22, 1755, in Chester County, Pennsylvania. The name of the soldier's mother is not given.
While residing in South Carolina, Joseph McJunkin volunteered and served in the South Carolina Troops, as follows: from about October 1, 1775, as a private in Captain Thomas Brandon's Company, Colonel Thomas' Regiment, was out against the Indians and Tories, was in the Snow Campaign, and defeated the Tories in a battle at the Crane Brake, Reedy River, and was discharged the last of January, 1776: from May 1, 1776, as a private in Captain Jolly's Company, Colonel Thomas' Regiment, went on an expedition against the Indians, was in several skirmishes and defeated the savages at a place called Horse Shoe or the Black Hole, burned their towns and crops and took some prisoners, and was discharged about November, 1776: May 1, 1777, he was appointed captain and served four months in Colonel John Thomas' 2" Spartan Regiment: and again served two months as captain in same regiment and was discharged the last of June, 1778: from November, 1778, until February, 1779, he was stationed at Thomson's Fort, and served as captain: from November, 1779, until February, 1780, he served as captain in Colonel James Stein's Regiment: after the fall of Charleston, he served as captain under Colonel Thomas Brandon and Williams and was in the battles of Rocky Mount, Hanging Rock and Musgrove's Mills: in
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November, 1780, he was appointed major in Colonel Brandon's Regiment, was in the battle at Blackstocks; soon after this was appointed as pilot to Colonel William Washington's Troop of Horse and carried an express to Colonel Morgan: was in the battle of the Cowpens; on May 2, 1781, at Fletcher's Mills, he was wounded by a ball which fractured his right arm; he was carried to Waffords' Iron Works and while lying ill with smallpox and suffering from his wound, was taken prisoner and condemned to be hanged in fifteen months as a rebel, but gained a respite, was taken to Ninety Six and held in jail as a prisoner of war until a few days before General Greene raised the siege of Ninety Six, when he was paroled and returned home after the siege, and as soon as he recovered, he rejoined the army and served as major until after the British left Charleston in 1782.
Joseph McJunkin was allowed pension from October 18, 1808, on account of disability resulting from the above noted wound. He was then residing in Union District, South Carolina.
He died May 31, 1846.
In 1851, five children of Major Joseph McJunkin were living as follows: there are no data in regard to his wife.
Abram or Abraham McJunkin, Senior
David W. McJunkin
Davis McJunkin
Sarah A. O'Keefe
John T. McJunkin.
In 1851, Abram or Abraham McJunkin, Senior, made affidavit in Union County, South Carolina, and in that year, John T. McJunkin was living in Illinois: the addresses of the other children are not stated.
Soldier had a brother, Samuel McJunkin, who was living during the Revolution.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant 
to the Administrator.
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1928, Feb. 23. Photo. Mailed to Mrs. E. H. Adams. M.C.S.

Rev War.
1562
INVALID
File No. 1562
Joseph McJunkin
Maj. U.S.A.
Act: March 9, 1809.
Index:- Vol. A, Page 242
[Arrangement of 1870.]

1936-Oct 28. Hist to Mrs.  Mary Hatfield - EL
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18118
INVALID.
Consolidated with O.W. Inv. File 1,562
File No. 18,118
Joseph McJunkin
Capt Rev War
Act: June 7' 32
Index:- Vol. 1, Page 249
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
By His Excellency John Rutledge Esquire,
President and Commander in Chief of the said State:
J. Rutledge

To Joseph McJunkin Esqr.,
BY Virtue of the Power and Authority in me vested by the Constitution or form of Government, agreed to, and resolved upon, by the Representatives of South Carolina, assembled in a Congress holden at Charlestown on the Twenty-sixth Day of MARCH, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy-six, I, with the Advice and Consent of the Privy Council, reposing special Trust and Confidence in your courage and good Conduct, and in your Fidelity and Attachment to the Liberties of AMERICA, have commissioned, constituted and appointed, and by these Presents do commission, constitute and appoint you the said Joseph McJunkin to be Captain of a Company in the Spartan District Regiment of Militia commanded by Colonel John Thomas which said Company you are to lead, train, muster, and exercise, according to Military Discipline. And you are to follow and observe all such Orders and Instructions as you shall from Time to Time receive from me, or the Commander in Chief for the Time being, or any other your superior Officers, according to the Rules and Discipline of War, pursuant to the Laws of this State, and the Resolutions of Congress, as established by the said Constitution. And all inferior Officers and others belonging to the said Company are hereby required and commanded to obey you as their Captain.
This Commission to continue during pleasure.
GIVEN under my Hand and Seal at CHARLESTOWN, this Twentieth Day of May in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy-Six
By his Excellency Command;
Wm Neshead Dept Secretary.
The above commition is for the Company daily commanded by Capt Thomas [illegible]
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[first column]
Pension increased to $18 75/100 pens. com 11 Feb, 1832 and new certificate issued 21 Feb 1832 and sent to Hon. W. T. Nuckolls, Jr.

[second column]
South Carolina
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Joseph McJunkin Major in the army of the United States
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Ratio of disability, two thirds
Date of discharge, -
Time of closing testimony, -
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Inscribed on the Roll of South Carolina at 12 dollars per month, to commence on the 18 October 1808 and increased to $16.66 2/3 pr month commencing 7 March 1828.
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Certificate of pension issued the 23d of Dec 1811 and new one issued 19 March 1828 and sent to Hon W. T. Nuckolls, H.R.
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Arrears to 4th -
Semi-anl. all'ce ending -
of the 3 March 1809.
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[first column]
R W Young July 31/55

[second column]
31382
South Carolina
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Joseph McJunkin of Union Distr in the State of So. Ca. who was a Maj & Capt. in the Company commanded by himself of the Rgt. commanded by Col Sharton in the So. Ca.
4 Months Major
16 " [months] Captain
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[Inscribed] on the Roll of So. Ca. 420 Dollars 00 Cents per annum [beginning] on the 4th day of March, 1831.
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Certificate of Pension issued the 7 day of April 1838 and sent Hon W. K Clowney Ho of Rep
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Arrears to the 4th of March 1838 $2,940.00
Semi=anl. allowance ending 4 Sept " 210.00
[total] $3,150.00
{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832}
Recorded by D. D. Addison [Clerk]
Book E Vol. 6 Page 76
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Joseph McJunkin
Major,
increase his pension from March 7, 1828 to $16.66 2/3 per month
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Joseph McJunkin decd.
So Ca
amd. Incd June 7 1831
4 mos Maj $100
16 " Captain 400 - $500
per annum from 4 Mch 1831 to 31 May 1846, when he died
Deducting $420, former payments under said act.
Pay to Abraham McJunkin 1 admr. for himself and D. W. McJunkin 2 Davis McJunkin 3 Sarah O'Kief 4 and John T. McJunkin 5 - only children.

Cert to R.W. Young Esq
Present
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This certificate is to be returned, together with the two accompanying sheets, to the War Office, and if the application succeeds, a new certificate will issue
M.L.N.
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Let McJunkin's claim be admitted. On an examination of the commission, I am satisfied that the alteration of his name was made when the commission was filled up.
J.L.E.
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To what time has the pension of Joseph McJunkin, who was a pensioner on the South Carolina Roll under the act of June 7, 1832, at the rate of $420 per Ann. been paid?
Pension Office
April 18, 1851
N.B.N.
Died 31st May 1846 pd. to his death.
B.L.B.
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Sarah Savage, S.C. July 4, 1836
The question in this case is,
Does the payment of L 2 s 17 & 1p, in the certificate of the Comptroller of South Carolina dated February 7, 1855, cover the service prior to May 8, 1780, when John Jolly commenced his service as a Horseman in Captain Jolly's Company of Col. Brandon's Regiment?
If not, is the affidavit of Major McJunkin sufficient to authorize the admission of the service claimed prior to May 7, 1780?
April 16 / 55
N.B.N.
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McJunkin, Joseph
S.C. S18118
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WR DEPARTMENT.
[illegible] that in conformity with an Act of Congress dated 3d. of March 1809, entitled, "An Act concerning Invalids Pension" Joseph Mc.Junkin was placed on the Pension List of the United States and Roll of the South Carolina Agency, "at the rate of Twelve dollars per month, to commence on the eighteenth day of October one thousand eight hundred and eight."
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 23rd. day of December, 1811.
W. Eustis
N.B. The Agent for the payment of Invalids Pensioner of the United States at Charleston, So. Carolina, was advised that this Pensioner was inscribed on the Roll of the So. Carolina Agency, and was directed to pay him on application, so long ago as the 8th of April 1809.

[stamp] THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES

1812
1781
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old commition
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Recd. of Jos. McJunkins his acct. & vouchers the sum of 37 58.11.3 currency part depreciated & I do promise to return the same into the Auditors Office in Charlestown
Robert Anderson
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South Carolina
Union District
I Joseph Hughes Colonel of the Thirteenth Rigement of the Militia of South Carolina do hereby certify that Major Joseph McJunkins was wounded on the second day of March 1781, under the command of Colonel Thomas Brandon in the arm (which has rendered it almost useless) in defence of this Country
Given under my hand this 18th day February 1807
Joseph Hughes Lt Colo
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South Carolina
Union District
I Joseph Hughes Colonel of the Thirteenth Rigement of the Militia of South Carolina do hereby certify that Major Joseph McJunkins was wounded on the second day of March 1781, under the command of Colonel Thomas Brandon in the arm (which has rendered it almost useless) in defence of this Country
Given under my hand this 18th day February 1807
Joseph Hughes Lt Colo

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Washington Jany 26th 1855.
Sir
As the attorney, I respectfully ask that the following cases may be examined for an increase of Pension. Joseph McJunckin Capt and Majr. on the South Carolina Roll. Sarah Savage Widow of John Jolly Lieut &c Act of 1836. On Same Roll - In the case of Sarah Savage I refer to the affidavit of Majr McJunckin. In the case of McJunckin, I ask for an increase upon the ground that he was a cavalry officer and should have been pensioned as such.
Very respectfully
Your Obt Sert
R. W. Young

Hon L. P. Waldo
Comr. of Pensions
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16
10
[total] 320

420
320
[total] 0

4 100 25
20
[total] 500
16
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J.L. Edwards,Esq.
Pension Office
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House of Representatives
March 18th 1838

Sirs-
The papers which some time since I submitted to you on behalf of Majr. McJunkin, have been returned, and I hope are now executed in such way as to which him to an increase of pension. I send them herewith and beg an early decision as he is suffering for want of his money.
Very Respectfully
M. T. Nuckolls
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Apl 4 1838
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House of Reps. March 4th 1838
Sir
The copies of the papers of Maj. Joseph McJunkin, relating to his application for a pension under the act of 1832, which I have received from your office, consist of nothing more than the declaration & the evidence in support of it. These papers I have carefully examined, & am unable to discover any reason, why the claimant's right to a pension equal at least to the full pay of a Captain, should not be admitted. The claimant affirms in his declaration, in which he is in some degree sustained by the date of his Captain's Commission, that he entered into the service of his country as Captain, in May 1777 in which grade he served until Novr 1780. During that period of time, according to his declaration he performed five distinct terms of service, each of which is particularly designated, & all of which amount to sixteen months service as Captain. In the fall of 1780, according to his declaration, he received the Commission of Major, & in that grade he continued to serve until the end of the war embra[cing]
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[embra]cing a period of more than two years, if we consider the war to have terminated at the time of the ratification of the treaty of peace in April 1783. It is true the distinct terms of his service as Major, is not so will defined as the other periods of his service, previous to his receiving his Major's commission. This difference is manifestly owing to the disordered condition of the country after the fall of Charleston, which forced the patriot band that refused the protection of the King, to be constantly in the field. But notwithstanding this difficulty, we find sufficient facts in the declaration, strongly corroborated by the then history of the times, to enable us to fix with some degree of certainty, the period of his service as Major. It appears from the declaration that he performed active duty as Major from Novr. 1780 until he was wounded on 2d March 1781, making a period of four months. On the 9th of May following, he was taken a prisoner & confined in the Jail of 96 until he was paroled, which was but a few days before Genl Green's attack upon that strong hold of the enemy, in which the claimant assisted. After a short respite, rendered necessary by his wounds he resumed his command as Major & in this rank he continued in the service of his country until the close of the war. The proof that he did serve in the different
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grades of Captain & Major is absolute & positive, if the living witnesses, who testify to the fact of having served under his command in both these offices, are worthy of credit. The witnesses, Maj. Thos Young & Drury Harrington as well as the declarant Maj Joseph McJunkin, I have known from my childhood, & know them to be men of unblemished reputations; the last of whom has been an exemplary Elder of the Presbyterian Church from my earliest recollection, & who by the reverses of fortune has been reduced in his latter days to a dependence upon the benificence of his country for the common comforts of life. I beg therefore that you would reconsider this claim & allow to the claimant whatever you may consider the law & the facts of the case will justify. If you cannot allow him the full pay of a Major; or the graduated pay of a Captain & Major; or the full pay of a Captain; please to state your objections fully & explicitly, as at the same time inform me what you feel disposed to allow, so as to enable me to discharge my duty with satisfaction to myself & justice to the Claimant.
Yours &c
W. K Clowney

To
Mr. J. L. Edwards, Comr. of Pensions
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Brief in the case of Joseph McJunkin decd
County and State of South Carolina
act June 7 1832
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Claim, (" for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
He was allowed under the act of 1832 $420 a year for the same length of service as now, viz 4 months as major and 16 months a captain, but his pension
for service as Captain was computed at Infantry pay, when it should have been allowed as cavalry, Cols Brandon & Sumpter, under whom he served were cavalry officers, as is shown by the history of So Carolina service, as detailed by many of those who served under them and where cases have been aspirated by this office, as well as by the pay recd by them as shown by the Comptroller of So Ca. The case has therefore, been increased from $420 to $500. Death & heirship proved by Gideon Steen & Isaac Gregory, properly certified, as well as by the This Auditor's Certificate
Name and residence of Agent
R W Young Esq
Present
Thornton Triplett
Examining Clerk.
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INCREASE OF PENSION.
State of South Carolina
Union DISTRICT, SS.
To Doctor Samuel Otterson and Doctor E. M. Bobo of the District and State aforesaid, both of whom are respectable practicing physicians in the said district.
Pursuant to an act of Congress of the United States, passed the 25th of April, 1812, entitled "An act to revive and continue in force 'An act to provide for persons who are disabled by known wounds received in the Revolutionary War, and for other purposes;" you are hereby appointed and authorized to examine Majr. Joseph McJunkin who is inscribed on the Pension List of the United States, and is claimant for an increase of pension, conformably to the 5th section of the act of the 10th April, 1806, revived as aforesaid; and you are to report, in writing, and on oath or affirmation, your opinion of the nature of his disability, and in what degree it prevents him from obtaining a subsistence by manual labor; and in your proceedings in the premises you are to be regulated and governed by said act.
Given under my hand and seal, at Union Count House this sixth day of March in the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty eight
Richard Gantt P. Judge

State of So. Carolina
Union District
I John Rogers clerk of the Court of Sessions & Common Pleas do certify that Richard Gantt whose signature is affixed to the above certificate is the presiding judge of the Court of Sessions & Common Pleas and that his signature is genuine
Given under my hand & seal of office at Union Court House this 8th day of March 1828.
J. Rogers clk
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Increase to $18.75 per mo - from 11 Feb. 1832

Majr. Jas. L. Edwards
Pension Office
Washington City D.C.
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Washington Feby 21st 1832

Sir,
I send for your examination the enclosed papers stating the increased disability of Majr. McJunkin. All the parties are well known to me to be respectable, and I also recognise their several signatures as genuine.
With great respect
W. T. Nucholls
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INCREASE OF PENSION.
IT is hereby certified that Majr. Joseph McJunkin formerly an officer in the United States service and who, it appears by the accompanying certificate, was placed on the pension roll at the rate of twelve  dollars per month, on account, as he states, of having received a wound in the right arm, by a ball fracturing the Candyloris of the humural bone which has left the elbow joint in a state of Anchyloris while in the line of his duty, and in the said service, on or about the second day of March in the year 1781 at a place called Fletchers Mills in the state or territory of South Carolina, is not only still disabled in consequence of the said injury, but, in our opinion, is entitled to four dollars sixty six & two thirds more than he already receives as a pensioner, being disabled to a degree amounting to two thirds of a total disability.

South Carolina
Union District
March 66th 1828
Personally came Dr. Saml. Otterson and Dr. E M Bobo before me L. B. Askew J.P. and being sworn said the above is correct to the best of their knowledge, that the above named physicians are creditable.
Surgeons.
Saml. Otterson
Edwd. M. Bobo
Sam B Askew J.P.

Here particularly describe the disability, and state its origin and progress.
Here state the degree of disability, say, one-third, one-half three-fourths, or otherwise, as the case may be.
The above affidavit must be made before a magistrate duly qualified to administer oaths, and his official character and signature must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office. The magistrate must certify that the Surgeons are reputable in their profession.
If the claimant is within thirty miles of an Army Surgeon, he must obtain his testimony.
The pension certificate, which he must be send to the War Dept.
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South Carolina
Union District
I Richard Gantt one of the Judges of the Court of General Sessions and Common Pleas, it being a Court of record and unlimited jurisdiction, do hereby certify that I have been satisfied
that Dr. Saml. Otterson and Dr. E. M. Bobo whose signatures appear within are respectable in their profession and that their certificates are entitled to credit
Given under my hand and seal at Union C.H. this seventh day of March 1828
Richard Gantt {LS}
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No. 1
INCREASE OF PENSION.
IT is hereby certified that Joseph McJunkin formerly a Major in the second Sparton  Regiment of Col. Thos. Brandon who, it appears by the accompanying certificate, was placed on the pension roll at the rate of Sixteen 66/100 dollars per month, on account, as he states, of having received a wound in the right arm by a Ball passing through the elbow joint & thereby producing a partial Anchyloris while in the line of his duty, and in the said service, on or about the second day of March in the year 1781 at a place called now Union District in the state or territory of South Carolina, is not only still disabled in consequence of the said injury, but, in our opinion, is entitled to two 8/100 1/3 dollars more than he already receives as a pensioner, being disabled to a degree amounting to three fourths of a total disability.

Joseph H. Dogan
EM. Bobo } Surgeons.
I certify that I am acquainted with the Physicians who have signed the above certificate; and they are reputable in their profession
Wm. Shelton JP

Here particularly describe the disability, and state its origin and progress.
Here state the degree of disability, say, one-third, one-half three-fourths, or otherwise, as the case may be.
The above affidavit must be made before a magistrate duly qualified to administer oaths, and his official character and signature must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office. The magistrate must certify that the Surgeons are reputable in their profession.
If the claimant is within thirty miles of an Army Surgeon, he must obtain his testimony.
The pension certificate, which must be sent to the War Dept.
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State of South Carolina
Union District
I John Rogers Clerk of the Court of Sessions & Common Pleas for said District do certify that William Skelton Esqr whose signature is signed within Certificate is an acting Justice Peace & properly authorized to [administer] Oaths and his official acts as such are entitled to full faith.
Given under my hand & Seal of Office at the Union Court House this 11th July 1832
J. Rogers Clk
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Robt W Young
Recd Feby 19 1833
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LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION. - Steam [page cutoff]
The State of South Carolina,
Union District.
By B Johnson Ordinary of Union District.

To Abram McJunkin
WHEREAS, Maj Joseph McJunkin late of Union District deceased, lately died intestate, having whilst he lived, and at the time of his death, divers goods and chattels, rights and credits within the state aforesaid; by means whereof the full disposition and power of granting the administration of all and singular the goods and chattels, rights and credits of the said deceased, and also auditing the accounts, calculations and reckonings of the said administration, and a final discharging of the same, to me is manifestly known to belong: I, desiring that the goods and chattels, rights and credits of the said deceased, may be well and truly administered, applied and disposed of, "according to law," do hereby grant unto the said Abram McJunkin in whose fidelity, in this behalf, I confide full power by the tenor of these presents, to administer the goods and chattels, rights and credits of the said deceased, which to him in his life-time, and at the time of his death, did belong; and to ask, demand, recover and receive the same, and to pay whatever debts the said deceased, at the time of his death did owe, so far as such goods, chattels, rights and credits will extend, according to their rate and order of law; being first sworn on the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God, to make a true and perfect inventory thereof, and to exhibit the same into the Ordinary's Office in Union District in order to be recorded, on or before the first day of March now
next ensuing; and to render a just and true account, calculation and reckoning of the said administration, when thereunto required: And I ordain, depute, and constitute you, the said Abram McJunkin Administrator debonos non of all and singular the goods, chattels, rights and credits of the said deceased.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of Office, the Thirteenth day of Febuary in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and fifty five and in the Seventy ninth year of the Sovereignty and Independence of the United States of America.
B. Johnson ord
ORDINARY'S OFFICE,
Record Book,
Page
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No. 2
WAR DEPARTMENT,
PENSION OFFICE, JUNE 11, 1828.
Rules and Regulations for substantiating Claims to Pensions.
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VIDE "An act to provide for persons who were disabled by known 
wounds received in the Revolutionary War," passed the 10th of April, 1806; revived and continued in force for six years longer, by an act of the 25th of April, 1812; revived and continued in force for one year longer, by the act of the 15th May, 1820; revived and continued in force for six years, by the act of February 4th, 1822; and again revived and continued in force for six years longer, by the act of May 24th, 1828.
" SEC. 2. And be it further enacted, That, in substantiating such claim, the following rules and regulations shall be complied with, that is to say: all evidence shall be taken on oath or affirmation, before the judge of the district, or one of the judges of the territory in which such claimant resides, or before some person specially authorized by commission from said judge.
"Decisive DISABILITY, the effect of a known wound or wounds, received while in the actual service and line of duty against the common enemy, during the Revolutionary war, must be proved by the affidavit of the commanding officer of the regiment, corps, company, ship, vessel or craft, in which such claimant served; or of two other credible witnesses to the same effect, setting forth the time when, and place where, such known wound or wounds were received; and particularly describing the same,
"The nature of such DISABILITY, and in what degree it prevents the claimant from obtaining his subsistence, must be proved by the affidavit of some reputable physician or surgeon, stating his opinion, either from his own knowledge and acquaintance with the claimant, or from an examination of such claimant, on oath or affirmation, which, when necessary for that purpose, shall be administered to said claimant by said judge or commissioner. And the said physician or surgeon, in his affidavit, shall particularly describe the wound or wounds from whence the disability appears to be derived. *
"Every claimant must prove, by at least one credible witness, that he continued in service during the whole time for which he was detached, or for which he engaged, unless he was discharged, or left the service in consequence of some derangement of the army, or in consequence of his disability resigned his commission; or was, after his disability, in captivity or on parole, until the close of the Revolutionary war. And 
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* Resolved, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary for the Department of War return to the respective district judges the names of all such persons as have been transmitted to him by the several district judges, pursuant to the act for the regulation of claims to invalid pensions, and in whose cases the examining physicians have neglected to specify the ratio of disability; together with such defective returns of physicians. And the said district judges, respectively, shall forthwith cause the examining physicians to specify the several rates of disability which have been so neglected; or, in case of sickness, death, or removal of one or both such physicians, to make new appointments, and cause the several rates of disability to be specified, and by the said physicians returned to them as soon as may be; of which they shall make return to the Secretary of War, &c. &c.
VIDE Law of the 18th April, 1796. - Laws of the U. S. Vol. 3, page 374.
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in the same manner must prove his mode of life and employment since he left the service, and the place or places where he has since resided, and his place of residence at the time of taking such testimony.
"Every claimant shall, by his affidavit, give satisfactory reasons why he did not make application for a pension before, and that he is not on the pension list of any State; and the judge, or commissioner, shall certify, in writing, his opinion of the credibility of the witnesses, whose affidavits he shall take, in all those cases, where, by this act, it is said the proof shall be made by a credible witness or witnesses. And, also, that the examining physician or surgeon is reputable in his profession.
"SEC. 3. And be it further enacted, That the said judge of the district, or person by him commissioned, as aforesaid, shall transmit a list of such claims, accompanied by the evidence, affidavits, certificates and proceedings had thereon, in pursuance of this act, noting particularly the day on which the testimony was closed before him, to the Secretary for the Department of War," &c. &c. &c. "And it shall be the duty of the judge, or commissioner, aforesaid, to permit each claimant to take a transcript of the evidence and proceedings had respecting his claim, if he shall desire it, and to certify the same to be correct."
"SEC. 5. And be it further enacted, That an increase of pension may be allowed to persons already placed upon the pension list of the United States, for disabilities caused by known wounds received during the Revolutionary War, in all cases where justice shall require the same: Provided, That the increase, when added to the pension formerly received, shall in no case exceed a full pension."
"Every invalid making application for this purpose shall be examined by two reputable physicians or surgeons, to be authorized by commission from the judge of the district where such invalid resides; who shall report in writing, on oath or affirmation, their opinion of the nature of the applicant's disability, and in what degree it prevents him from obtaining a subsistence by manual labor; which report shall be transmitted by said physician or surgeons, to the Secretary for the Department of War," &c. &c. &c.
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Extract from an act of Congress of the 25th of April, 1808, entitled "An Act concerning Invalid Pensioners."
"SEC. 4. And be it further enacted, That any officer, non-commissioned officer, musician, or private, who has been wounded or disabled since the Revolutionary War, while in the line of his duty, in the actual service of the United States, whether he belonged to the military establishment, or to the militia, or any volunteer corps, called into service under the authority of the United States, may be placed on the pension list of the United States, at such rate of compensation, and under such regulations, as are prescribed by the act, entitled 'An act to provide for persons who were disabled by known wounds received in the Revolutionary War,” passed April the tenth, one thousand eight hundred and six."
The act of the 25th April, 1808, is not limited.
Act of 18th April, 1814. - Depositions substantiating claims to pension may be hereafter taken before any judge of any of the courts of the State or Territory in which such person may reside; the certificate of the clerk of the court whereof the said judge is a member, sufficient to prove his being such judge.
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# INCREASE OF PENSION.
United States.
South Carolina
Union DISTRICT, SS.
To Doctor Edward Bobo of the village of Union and Doctor Joseph H. Dorgan of the same Village in the said district of Union.
Pursuant to an act of Congress of the United States, passed the 24th of May, 1828, entitled "An act to revive and continue in force 'An act to provide for persons who are disabled by known wounds received in the Revolutionary War, and for other purposes;" you are hereby appointed and authorized to examine Majr. Joseph McJunkin who is inscribed on the Pension List of the United States, and is claimant for an increase of pension, conformably to the 5th section of the act of the 10th April, 1806, revived as aforesaid; and you are to report, in writing, and on oath or affirmation, your opinion of the nature of his dissability, and in what degree it prevents him from obtaining a subsistence by manual labor; and in your proceedings in the premises you are to be regulated and governed by said act.
Given under my hand and seal, at Union Count House this sixth day of February in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty-two.
David Johnson
one of the Judges of the Court of Appeals of the State of So Carolina.

# the above form must be filled with the names of two respectable physicians and signed by one of the Judges of Equity, common pleas of Appeals.
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State of South Carolina
Union District 
Personally appeared Maj [Thomas] Young before me and deposeth that he was before & during the Revolution & ever since well acquainted with Majr. Joseph McJunkin, who was an active enterprising soldier that this deponant was in the service of his Country while Maj Joseph McJunkin held the Commission of Capt. at that of Majr. that said McJunkin did serve (as this deponent believes) as set out in his declaration as this deponent was at repeated times in Company together in the service of their country during the Revolutionary war and that said McJunkin is and was during the War a reputed and fine soldier and has the esteem of his country as such.
Thos. Young
Sworn to & Subscribed of before me this 8th day of Jany 1834.
J. Rogers Clk
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Major Thomas Young
affadavit
addl.
to be filed with the susd. papers of JS McJunkin So Ca
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State of So Carolina
Union District viz
Personally came Meshech Chandler. Before me D Wallace a Justice of the Peace in & for the said District who being duly sworn on his oath declares that he knew Samuel McJunkin, The Father of Majr. Joseph McJunkin, during the Revolutionary war. That he the said deponent was well acquainted with the said Samuel McJunkin until the End or Termination of the said War & that he the said Samuel McJunkin never did bear any Military Commission in the said Revolutionary War
Sworn to & Subscribed before me at Union Ct House the 15 July 1834
Meshech Chandler his mark M
D. Wallace Jp

State of South Carolina
Union District
I John Rogers Clerk of the Court of Sessions & Common Pleas for said District do certify that Daniel Wallace who has subscribed the above probate as also the one attached is an acting Justice of the peace & properly authorized to administer oaths, and I do further certify as to the credibility of the deponants (bothe being neighbours) that they are entitled to Credit as men of truth.
Given under my hand & seal of Office of Union Court House 14th August 1834.
J. Rogers Clk
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Meshech Chandler's affadavit
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State of So Carolina
Union District viz
Personally came Major Thomas Young Before me D Wallace a Justice of the peace in & for the said District, who being duly sworn on his oath saith. That he knew Samuel McJunkin. The Father of Major Joseph McJunkin during the Revolutionary War. That he also knew Samuel McJunkin Jnr the Brother of Major Joseph McJunkin during the Revolutionary War & That Neither of them ever did bear a military commission during the said War.
This deponent also on oath states that the present Major Joseph McJunkin did recd first, the Commission of Captain & Then of Major during the said Revolutionary War & that no man by the name of Saml. McJunkin did bear any Military Commission during the said War to the knowledge of this deponent
This deponent also positively swears that he served under Major Joseph McJunkin after the fall of Charleston, & that he commanded as & held the commission of Major in the United States service at the Battle of the Cowpens.
Thomas Young
Sworn to & Subscribed before me the 19th July 1834.
D. Wallace Jp
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[South] Carolina
[illegible] Dist.
Maj. Joseph McJunkin personally appeared before me & deposeth that he was a Major in the Revolution war from Novr 1780 to Decr 1782, the time the British left Charleston - at least two years - and long after untill the Tories were entirely subdued - & claims 10 months as a private at the commencement of the Revolutionary war, this deponent further states that his commission as Maj. under which he served during the Revolutionary War, is either lost or mislaid, but the facts of the same is set out in my declaration for a pension under act of June 1832-
Joseph McJunkin
Sworn to & Subscribed before me this 16 June 1834.
Hiram Gibbs Q.U.
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State of South Carolina
Union Dist
I John Rogers Clerk of the Court of Sessions & Common Pleas for said District do certify that Hiram Gibbs & Stephen Johnson are both Justices of the peace & properly authorized to administer oath and these official acts as such are entitled to credit.
Given under my hand & seal of Office at Union Court House the 16 June 1834.
J. Rogers clk
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State of South Carolina
Union District
Drury Harrington came personally before me John Rogers Clerk of the Court of Sessions & Common pleas for said District and deposeth that he well acquaint with Maj Joseph McJunkin during the Revolution war & ever since, and During his services in the Revolutionary war he the said Joseph McJunkin did hold the office of Major for a considerable time & I did serve under him while he held the said office of Major. I have heard the Declaration of Maj Joseph McJunkin read and believe the same to contain facts great deal of which service I knew of my own knowledge.
Swan to & Subscribed before me the 15 June 1834
J. Rogers Clk
Drury Harrington
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[South] Carolina
[fold in page] District
Personally appeared before me Mrs Sarah A. O'Kiefe who being duly sworn saith that some time during the year 1833. She saw among her father Major Joseph McJunkins, papers a Majors Commission authorising her father to act as Major in the Revolutionary war and that the said Commission was directed to her father granted by John Rutledge Governor of South Carolina and countersigned by Col. Thomas Brandon and that she does not recollect the date of said Commission and that it is lost or mislaid as she supposes so that it cannot be come of.
Sarah A Okeefe
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 16th day of June 1833.
Stephen Johnson J. P.
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[stamp] WASHINGTON IND. OCT 11 11PM 1936
[stamp] U.S. POST OFFICE ONE CENT
[stamp] RECEIVED OCT 12 1936 [illegible]

THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS

Veterans Administration
Washington D.C.
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sent 10/28/36 
Washington, Ind. and Oct 10 1936.
Dear Sirs:
Kindly send me the Pension Record of Maj. Joseph McJunkin, who served in the Amer. Revol. in Capt. Thos Brandon's Co. & Col. Thomas' Regiment, probably from South Carolina. Any data on his papers will be appreciated.
Mrs. Mary Hatfield
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[stamp] RECEIVED SEP 28 1936 MAIL SUB-DIV. VETS. ADM. READER NO. 31

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Sept. 25-1936.
Pension Dept.
Gentlemen:
Did Major Joseph McJunkin, who served in the Revolutionary War, in Capt. Thomas Brandon's Company and Col. Thomas' Regiment (possibly from So. Carolina), received a pension?
If so, kindly send me any additional information the papers may show.
Respectfully,
(Mrs) Mary Hatfield
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SUBMIT IN DUPLICATE. 1-681 PHONE Branch 476
All inquiries regarding this job should refer to Requisition No. 21168
Requisition for Duplicating, Addressograph, Photostat, and Blue Print Work. CPG
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
WASHINGTON
CHIEF, Division of Publications,
Room G 137.
Please furnish work specified below.
February 17, 1928 192
Bureau ordering Pensions Deliver to Room No. 5033
(ALL COPY FOR DUPLICATING WORK SHOULD BE PLAIN AND WRITTEN IN ELITE TYPE, EXACTLY LINE FOR LINE AS IT IS TO APPEAR ON FINISHED JOB.)
Title and description of job photostatic copy of one page from the Rev. War pension claim of Joseph McJunkin, S. 18118.
No. of copies one Shall form be kept standing? days
For further information see M.M.H. Finch 5033 Room No. 541 Phone No.
Approved:
AD. Wilkinson
Crty Chief Clerk of Bureau.
Margaret M. H. Finch
Chief of Branch or Division.
NOTE: No order made "SPECIAL" unless statement showing necessity is written below and approved by Chief Clerk of Bureau ordering
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CHECK WORK DESIRED
Duplicate
Multigraph single or double space? Facsimile signature?
Mimeograph one side or both sides? Facsimile signature?
Folding Once or twice?
Assembling
Stapling Once? Twice? Side? End?
Electric typewriter Fill in addresses? Dated?
Addressograph from lists
Envelopes, size
Proof list
Labels (submit sample)
Fill in letters
Cards, size
Pay rolls
Corrections
Tabulation sheets
Photostat x Size actual Official use? Repay? yes $0.15
Blue Print Size Official use? Repay? $
Remarks
(OVER)

[stamp] DIVISION OF PUBLICATIONS DEPT. OF THE INTERIOR RECEIVED FEB 18 1926
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NOTE: Routine changes of addresses may be made on this blank without formal reference through or initialing of chiefs of branches or chief clerks of bureaus.
192 . ( Date )
INDICATE BY AN X IN PROPER SQUARE ACTION TO BE TAKEN.
Make new addressograph plate
Change present addressograph plate
Destroy present addressograph plate
On list
as follows:
Now reads
1
2
3
4
5
Should read
1
2
3
4
5
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FOR USE OF DUPLICATING AND ADDRESSING SECTION
ADDRESSOGRAPH
The above change was made
Operator
MULTIGRAPH
Operator Date Type set by Date
Remarks:
MIMEOGRAPH.
Operator Date Cut by
Remarks:
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3-2233
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division

Feb 18 1928
Chief Rev. and 1812 Wars Section.
I have this day received from Mrs. E K Adams, cash in the amount of $ 15/100 requesting photostat copy as per letter herewith.
O. J. RANDALL
Chief, Finance Division.
KC.L.

Photo mailed and Finance Div notified 2/23/28

[page behind this page not transcribed as full letter is on next image]
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February 17, 1928

Commissioner of Pensions
Washington, D.C.

Sir:
Kindly send me photostatic copy (not certified) of one page from the Revolutionary War pension claim of Joseph McJunkin, S. 18118.
Mrs. E. K. Adams
1757 Euclid St. N.W.
Washington, D.C.

Received payment
Fifteen cents
February 17, 1928
W.C. Stokes
Rev. & 1812 War Section

[stamp] FINANCE DIVISION BOOKKEEPING DESK FEB 18 1928 BUREAU OF PENSIONS