Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 6979, for James Martindale, South Carolina
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(3-1776)
SERVICE
S.C.
Martindale, James
Mary
NUMBER
R. 6979
CONTENTS
1852
W
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[first column]
Let to C Hatley April 4, 1851
[second column]
Ohio 13475
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James Martindale of Gallea Co. in the state of Ohio. who was Lieut. in the Co. commanded by Captain Young. of the Regt. commanded by Col. Brannon on the South Carolina line for two years. - $320.
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Inscribed on the Roll of Ohio. at the rate of 320. Dollars 00. Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
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Certificate of Pension issued the 27. day of July, 1833 and sent to Simon Garth. Gallipolis, Ohio
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Arrears to the 4th of March 1833. 640.00
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Sept. 33. 160. -. 
[total]$. 800.00

{Revolutionary Claim,
Act June 7, 1832.}
Recorded by Wm. R. Palmer Clerk, Book E. Vol. 8 page 17
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13.475
James Martindale
Ohio
No 6657

Re [unreadable] for proof as to his being a Lieutenant
Adm 2 years as a Lieutenant
$320

Simeon Nash Esqr
Gallipolis
Gallea County
Ohio
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Brief in the case of James Martindale
of Gallin County in the State of Ohio
(Act 7th June, 1832.)

1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court

2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?

3. How old is he? 78 years

4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.

Period
Voluntary for In 17 one year 
Year not uncollected

Volunteering no year [?]

Duration of Service.

Years, Months, Days.

1

"[?] the length of time but know it was more than [?]

As a
Private

as a
Lieutenant

Names of General and Field Officers
under whom he served.
Gen. Green
Col Thomas Brannon
Cap William Young
Carolina [?]

Same officers of Regiment

5. In what battles was he engaged?  [?] Kings Mountain

6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Union County So Carolina

7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditionary

8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Defective periods when and length of service not given

X [mark] Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above

Examining Clerk
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State of Ohio
County of Gallia ] ss.

On this thirteenth day of August A.D. 1832 personally appeared in open court before the judges of the Court of Common Pleas for Gallia County now in session, James Martindale a resident of Addison Township Gallia County, State of Ohio, aged seventy eight years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, make the following declaration to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832.

That he entered the service of the U.S. under the following named officer and served as herein stated.  That he volunteered in as a private soldier in the South Carolina militia for one year, does not recollect the year.  Officers Col - Thomas Branon  - Lieu Col - Wm Lure Capt Wm Young; that he was occupied mostly against the tories in that state - was at the attack fort 96.  That he recollects Col- Thomas' regiment of militia being there, and that Gen Green of the regular service commanded the whole attack - That at this time he was resident in Union County State of So. Carolina - 2nd That he afterwards volunteered again in the same company and regiment, as a lieutenant having as before for his Capt Wm Young, Col Thomas Branon. He as this time was mostly engaged in putting and keeping down the tories, was in numerous encounters with the Tories but cannot recollect particulars. He was at the attack on Col Ferguson on Kings Mountains, who was there defeated - He has no documentary proof - At this time he was resident in Union County So. Carolina - He does not recollect the length of time, but knows it was more than two years that he was out on this last service -
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He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency of any state James Martindale, X his mark

Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid - August Term 1832
Francis LeCleriq clk. cc. 
G. C.

We James Guy 2nd and Adam Fillmore residing in the same township of Addison hereby certify that we are well acquainted with James Martindale, who has subscribed the above declaration; that we believe him to be 78 years of age, that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he lives, to have been a soldier in the revolution who above declares, and that we concur in his opinion.
James Guy 2nd
Adam Fillmore
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid - August Term 1832
Francis LeCleriq Clk. c.c.p.
G. C.
Interrogatories. 1st Where and in what year were you born? 1754 in Pa Bucks county -
Have you any record of your age? have none -
Where were you living when called into service, where since the revolutionary war, and where do you live now? When I volunteered in Union Co. State of So. Carolina - From thence after the war removed to Bedford county VA - Thence to Greenbriar Co. Va - Thence to Greenbriar Co - Va - thence
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about twenty three years ago I removed to this State into Addison Township in Gallia County- where I now reside -
4th How called into service? I volunteered -
5th State the names of some of the regular officers who were with the troops where you served are? I recollected only Gen Green of the regulars who was at Ninety Six with our regiment and Col - Thomas' regiment of So. Carolina militia - We had but very little intercourse with regulars.
6. As a soldier did you ever receive a discharge from the service?
- I did not -
7. As an officer did you ever receive a commission; and if so by whom was it signed, and what has become of it? I had a commission; it was signed by Gen Pickens he thinks, after the war where I considered it of no account and it was lost - 
8- State names if persons to whom you are know in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character and veracity 
and their belief of your service as a solider of the revolution?
I am know to John Switser, Philip Switser, James Guy -
He knows not whether any are living in his former residence or who are alive to testify - That Gen Lewis Newsom of Gallipolis, Gallia County Ohio knew him in when in Bedford Va - 
And the said court do hereby [crossed out word] declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department that the above named applicant
as a revolutionary soldier and served as he states. And the court further certify that is appears to them that James Guy 2nd
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and Adam Fillmore who have signed the same are resident in the same township an are creditable persons and that their statement is entitled to credit
The State of Ohio Gallia County ss
I Francis LeClercq Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Gallia County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application by James Martindale for a pension
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the Seal of said Court this thirteenth day of August AD 1832
Francis LeClercq Clk.c.c.p G.C.

[sideways]
James Martindale
No 6657
Declaration
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Deposition in the matter
of J Martindale's application
for a pension -
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The State of Ohio
Warren County
On this fourth day of June 1833 personally came before me an Acting Justice of the peace within and for the County aforesaid William Martindale a resident of said County who being duly sworn according to law deposeth and saith that he is upwards of eighty years of age, that his brother James Martindale who has, or is about makeing application for a pension is now about eighty two years, that some time during the progress of the revolutionary war the said James was duly elected and served as a Lieutenant in the Company commanded by Captain William Young in Union County South Carolina that this deponant was at the election, but does not know that he ever saw his commission, but knows that he performed at least one tour of duty in actual service, that this deponent served in the same company with him which was commanded by Capt. Wm. Young in the Regt. commanded by Col. Brannon does not recollect the precise time or date. That he knows from information that his brother served several other tours in the capacity of Lieut. some of which were by a voluntary offer of his services and others by a regular draft - deponent also recollects that said James Martindale performed several tours in actual service previous to his election to the office of Lieut.
That he does not now recollect the length of those tours, but that this one, which was the last tour was two monthly (the one particular above refered to) but that he served several other tours in the same company with him in previous to his election and further deponent saith not 
William Martindale
Sworn to & subscribed before me date above written
W. Sellers J.P.
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The State of Ohio
Warren County
I certify that William Martindale the within deponant is a Gentleman of respectable standing in society and has resided in this County for many years
Given under my hand at Lebanon this 4th June 1833
W. Sellers J.P.

The State of Ohio
Warren County
I Jonathan K. Wilds clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within & for the County aforesaid do certify that William Sellers Esq. who appears to have signed the acknowledgement & affidavit on this sheet was at the time of the dates thereof & now is an acting Justice of the peace within & for the County aforesaid duly commissioned & sworn into office & that full faith & credit are due to all his official acts
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the Court aforesaid at Lebanon this 4th day of June A.D. 1833
J. K. Wilds clk
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The State of Ohio
Warren County
On this 4th day of June 1833 personally came James Martindale who being duly sworn according to law deposeth and saith that he is the identical person named in the preceeding deposition of Wm Martindale and that he was elected and duly Commissioned a Lieut. in a company of Militia in Union County in the State of South Carolina in a Company commanded by Capt. Young that he does not now recollect the precise date, but thinks it was rising two years before the termination of the Revolutionary War. That he held his commission in the same Company after the termination of the War untill he removed from the neighborhood which was about two years. After which he deemed the commission of no importance and that it was lost or mislaid and further deponant saith not.
James Martindale his mark X
Sworn to & Subscribed Before me the date above written.
W. Sellers J.P.
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11388
Mary Martindale
widow of James
O
Act 7 July 1838

And on margin of Cir. [illegible] that act of 1838 provides for her
case of married before 1794. If married after, not provided for by
any law
Sept 4, 1844.
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United States of America
State of Ohio
Gallia County
Be it known that before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid personally appeared Mary Martindale and made oath in due form of Law that she is the widow of James Martindale Deseast who was a reverlutionary pensioner and Drew three hundred & sixty five Dollars a year per annum & he deseast on the 7th day of July AD 1840 that she now makes this affidavit for the purpose of drawing a pension under the act of Congress passed on the 17th of June 1844 entitled an act to allow a person to certain widows and that I am a widow and do resides in Gallia County State of Ohio and has reasided there for the space of about twenty one years past and prevous to that resided in the State of Virginia
Sworn to and subscribed this the 26 day of August AD 1844
Mary Martindale her mark X
In the presents of Cornelius Hully J S Clark
Before me J. S. Clark Justice of the peace
I certify that the above named affiant is personally Known to me and that she is the person that she represents here self to be
J. S. Clark, Justice of the peace
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Gallipolis O. July 1st 1853
Mr. L. P. Waldo, Commissioner of Pensions
Sir
James Martindale a revolutionary pensioner, lived in this County many years previous to his death. He due $320 per annum, I knew him since 1788. In this (Gallia County) he lost his first wife, and subsequently married old Mary Gilmour, after his death, by the assistance of the Washington (Vultures) agents, they actually got up witnesses who swore she was his first wife, married about 1783. Some how or other the case required more substantial evidence, before it was made up the old creature died, well for some time Vultures again; prompted the heirs to get up testimony to obtain the arrears due her, as they contended.
I was applied to, to assist - Well knowing the premises I utterly refused and warned them of the consequences.
The object of this letter is to let you know the truth in this case, I wish you to stick up this letter and if the case is pressed upon the office show what I say -I make the statement knowingly and challenge contradiction
With due respect
Lewis Newsom
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April 30, 1935

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

James Martindale-R.6979
BA-J/AWF

Mr. David R. Martindale
Oakley
Idaho

Dear Sir:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of James A. Martindill (Martindale), pensioned about 1873, and died in Gallia County, Ohio.

The Revolutionary War record of James Martindale which follows was obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, R. 6979, based upon his service in that war.

James Martindale was born in 1754 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, names of his parents not given.

He stated that while residing in Union County, South Carolina, he volunteered (year not recollected) and served as a private one year in Captain William Young's company, Colonel Thomas Brandon's South Carolina regiment, and that he again volunteered and served as lieutenant, two years and six months in Captains William Young's and George Avery's companies, Colonel Thomas Brandon's regiment, was in the battles of King's Mountain and the Siege of Ninety-Six.

He moved after the Revolution from Union County, to Bedford County, then to Greenbrier County, Virginia and about 1809, moved to Addison Township, Gallia County, Ohio.

He was allowed pension on his application executed, August 13, 1832, at which time he was living in
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Addison Township, Ohio.

James Martindale's first wife died in Gallia County, Ohio, her name is not stated, and there is no further reference to her.

He married his second wife, Mary Gilmour, in North Carolina, date of marriage not given. He died July 7, 1840 in Gallia County, Ohio.

His widow, Mary Martindale, applied for pension, August 26, 1844, then residing in Gallia County, Ohio, where she stated that she lived for about twenty-one years, having previously lived in Virginia.

Her claim was not allowed, as it was considered that her husband's pension was improperly allowed, upon evidence, not considered admissible in 1844, and she failed to furnish further proof of his service.

There is no reference to children.

William Martindale, brother of the soldier, James Martindale, was a resident of Warren County, Ohio in 1833, and "upwards" of eighty years old.

There are no further data in this claim relative to the family.

Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant to the Administrator
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J. L. Edwards
[Pe]nsions
Washington City
D.C.

FREE
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October the 14 AD 1844
To The Honorable Commisoner of Pensions
Messrs, We the undersigners being well acquainted with James Martindale and Mary Martindale for a number of years Do no that she the said Mary Martindale was the wife of the said James Martindale Deceast and that she is of Good Charractor and credit can be given to any thing she will say and that she is very old & poor & unable to support her self and she has Ben a member in the Church of Babtise for a grate number of years & we do suppose that she nows of No Body to testify to her Marriage as it took place in North Carrolina
Elder of the Church
John Strate
Henry Scott paster
private members
Cornelius Hally
Joseph Angel

N.B Direct your answer to C Halley
Gallipolis Ohio
M Martindale
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Act July 7 1838
Mary Martindale wid of James
for Rev Pension Ohio suspended file
LPW
July 17 / 54
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11388
Mary Martindale
let to [illegible for rest of page]
unclaim
6979
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November 12, 1931

BA-J/AWF

Mise Nell Martindale
608 College Avenue
Maryville, Missouri.

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter requesting information in regard to James A. Martindale and John Campbell, soldiers of the War of the Revolution.

Revolutionary War data furnished by this office are obtained from claims made to the United States for pension and bounty land based upon the military service of soldiers in that war.

A careful search of the records fails to show such claims on file on account of the service of John Campbell, who served in Colonel Brandon's South Carolina regiment.

The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, R. 6979, based upon the service of James Martindale during the Revolutionary War.

He was born in 1754 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

He stated that while residing in Union County, South Carolina, he volunteered (year not recollected)  and served as private in Captain William Young's company in Colonel Thomas Brandon's South Carolina Militia, and served one year, that he afterwards [Crossed out] again [Not crossed out] volunteered as a lieutenant and served under Captains William Young and George Avery in Colonel Thomas Brandon's regiment, was in the battles of Kings Mountain and Siege of Ninety-Six, and served two years and six months.
After the Revolution he moved from Union County,
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South Carolina to Bedford County, Virginia, then to Greenbrier County, Virginia, and thence about 1809 to Addison Township, Gallia County, Ohio.

He was allowed pension on his application executed, August 13, 1832, then a resident of said Addison Township.

His first wife died in Gallia County, Ohio, her name, and dates of marriage and death are not given.

He married his second wife, Mary Gilmour, in North Carolina, date of marriage not stated.

He died July 7, 1840.

His widow, Mary, applied for pension in 1844, while residing in Gallia County, Ohio.

Her claim was not allowed, as it was considered that her husband's pension was improperly allowed upon evidence, not considered admissible in 1844, and she failed to furnish further proof of his service.

There is no reference to children.

The foregoing data are furnished you without charge and your remittance of $1.00 will be refunded in due time.

Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator
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Rev. and 1812
War Section.

October 10, 1925.

Honorable Frank B. Willis,
United States Senate.

My dear Senator:
In response to your letter of the eighth instant, enclosing letter from Mr. J. A. Martindale, Huntington, West Virginia, I have the honor to advise you that the papers in claim R. 6979, Revolutionary War, show that James Martindale was allowed pension on his application executed August 13, 1832, while at resident of Addison Township, Gallia County, Ohio.
He stated that he was born in 1754 Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and resided in Union County, South Carolina, when he volunteered (year not recollected) as a private in Captain William Young's Company, Colonel Thomas Brandon's Regiment, South Carolina Militia, and served one year, that he afterwards, again volunteered as a Lieutenant, and served under Captains William Young and George Avery in Colonel Thomas Brandon's Regiment,
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two years and six months.
He was in the battle of Kings Mountain and Siege of Ninety-Six.
After the War he moved from Union County, South Carolina to Bedford County, Virginia, then to Greenbrier County, Virginia, and thence (about 1809) to Addison Township, Gallia County, Ohio.
His first wife died in Gallia County, (name and date not stated) and he married his second wife, Mary Gilmour in North Carolina, date not stated; that he died July 7, 1840, and she resided in Gallia County, Ohio, in 1844, when she applied for pension, but her claim was not allowed it being considered that her husband's pension was improperly allowed upon evidence, not considered admissible in 1844, and she failed to furnish further proof of service.
Herewith is returned Mr. J. A. Martindale's letter.
Very truly yours,
WINFIELD SCOTT
Commissioner.

There is no ref to chil
no charge money refunded
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Rev. War Section.
May 12, 1921,
Mrs. J. C. Allen,
Apt. #3, 1302 Alabama St.,
Houston, Texas.
Madam: 
In response to your letter dated April 18, 1921 you are advised that from the papers in the Revolutionary War claim , R. 6979, it appears that James Martindale's first wife died in Gallia County, Ohio, name and date not stated; that he married his second wife, Mary Gilmour, in North Carolina, date not stated, and that she resided in Gallia County, Ohio in 1844, having previously lived in Virginia. 
Very respectfully, 
Commissioner.
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Rev. War Section.

March 10, 1917.

Mrs. A. J. Lindstrom,
1231 - 21" St.,
Rock Island, Ills.
Aug. 28, 1917.

[3/10/17 letter crossed off with big X with annotation - There should be some notice taken of rejection do not send in this form again]
Hon. Dan V. Stephens,
House of Representatives.
My dear Mr. Stephens:
In response to your letter dated the ninth instant, I have the honor to advise you that the papers on file in claim R. File No. 6,979 Rev. War, show that James Martindale was allowed pension on his application executed August 13, 1832, while at resident of Addison Township, Gallia County, Ohio.
He stated that he was born in 1754, in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and resided in Union County, South Carolina, when he volunteered (year not recollected) as a Private in Captain William Young's company, Colonel Thomas Brandon's regiment of South Carolina Militia, and served one year.
He afterwards volunteered as a Lieutenant, and served under Captains William Young and George Avery, in Colonel Brandon's regiment, two years and six months.
He was in the battle of Kings Mountain and the siege of Ninety Six.
After the war he moved from Union County, South Carolina to Bedford County, Virginia; thence to Greenbrier County, Virginia; thence, about 18, to Addison Township aforesaid.
It is further stated that James Martindale's first wife died in Gallia County, Ohio, - name and date not stated; that he married his second wife, Mary Gilmour, in North Carolina, date not stated; that he died July 7, 1840, and she resided in Gallia County, Ohio in 1844, having lived in Virginia.
There are no names of children stated.
Very Truly yours,
GM Saltzgaber
Commissioner.
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[8/26/1915 letter crossed off with big slash with annotation - Do not send in this form again There should be some notice taken of rejection]

Rev. War Section.

August 26, 1915.

Hon. James R. Mann, M. C.
1350 First National Bank Bldg.
Chicago, Ills.
My dear Mr. Mann:
In response to your letter dated the twenty-third instant, requesting information for Mr. James A. Martindale of No. 5714 Blackstone Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, I have the honor to advise you that the papers in Claim R. File No. 6,979, Rev. War, show that James Martindale was allowed pension on his application executed August 13, 1832, while at resident of Addison Township, Gallia County, Ohio.
He stated that he was born in 1754 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and resided in Union County, South Carolina, when he volunteered (year not recollected) as a private in Captain William Young's company, Colonel Thomas Brandon's regiment, South Carolina Militia, and served one year, that he afterwards, again volunteered as a Lieutenant, and served under Captains William Young and George Avery, in Colonel Thomas Brandon's regiment, two years and six months.
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[8/26/1915 letter crossed off with big slash]

He was in the battle of Kings Mountain and Siege of Ninety-Six.
After the War he moved from Union County, South Carolina to Bedford County, Virginia, then to Greenbrier County, Virginia, and thence (about 1809) to Addison Township, Gallia County, Ohio.
His first wife died in Gallia County, name and date not stated; and he married his second wife, Mary Gilmour in North Carolina, date not stated; that he died July 7, 1840, and she resided in Gallia County, Ohio, in 1844.
There are no names of children stated.
Very truly yours,
E. C. Tieman
Acting Commissioner.

Martindale - 2 -
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COPY.

Rej. File #6979,
Rev. War.

L.M.H [Space] April 6, 1906.

Mr. J. I. Martindalo,
No. 329 North Kentucky Street,
Kokomo, Indiana.

Sir:
In response to your letter dated March 27, 1906 and received March 31, 1906, you are advised that there is no law which would entitle the descendants of Revolutionary War soldiers to pension.

Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
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In reply to your request of [blank], received [blank] for a statement of the military history of James Martindale 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.
R. 6979
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT.
LENGTH OF SERVICE.
RANK.
OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.
CAPTAIN. COLONEL.
STATE.
[checkmark] 1 year Pri. William Young Thomas Brandon S.C.
[checkmark] 2 1/2 yrs. Lieut. " [William Young] Geroge Avery " [Thomas Brandon]

Battles engaged in, Kings Mountain & Siege of Ninety-Six
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Union Co. S.C.
Date of application for pension, Aug 13, 1832. His cl was al
Residence at date of application, Addison Twp. Gallia Co. Ohio.
Age at date of application, b. 1754 Bucks Co., Pa.
Remarks: Feb. Mar. in N.C. - his second wife Mary Gilmour, he died July 7, 1840 and she resided in Gallia Co. Ohio in 1844, res. in Va., when she applied for pension but her claim was not allowed it being considered that her husbands pension was improperly allowed upon evidence not considered admissible in 1844 and she failed to furnish further proof of service,
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Bro. Wm
But it should have been
send as amended on this circular. AW Nov. 2, 1921
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[circular stamp] RECEIVED APR 11 1935 MAIL SUB-DIV U.S.V.S. READER 13
Oakley Idaho
April 8, 1935.
Veteran's Administration
Washington D.C.
Dear Sirs:
Will you please send to me, at the above address, a copy of the application for pension submitted by (Major) James A. Martindill (Martindale), a patriot of the American Revolution. He was pensioned about 1832 for service at Kings Mountain, North Carolina siege of 96 South Carolina Cowpens,
He died in Cheshire Gallia Co. Ohio about 1850.
Thanking you for this service
I am very truly yours,
David R. Martindale
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THE NORTHWEST MISSOURI
STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE
MARYVILLE, MISSOURI
UEL W. LANKIN
PRESIDENT

November 6, 1931
Pension Bureau
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Find enclosed $1.00. Please send me the pension certificate of James A. Martindale, who served in the War of the Revolution, South Carolina, 96 Militia, Company of Captain Brandon; also of John Campbell of the same regiment.
Very truly yours,
Nell Martindale
NM/DA

$1.00 bill sent to Vet Bur Nov. 11 - 31

[circular stamp] RECEIVED NOV 9 1931 RECEIPT SECTION PENSION FILES SUB-DIVISION
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United States Senate
COMMITTEE ON TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
FRANK B. WILLIS, OHIO, CHAIRMAN
HIRAM W. JOHNSON, CALIF.
ALBERT S. CUMMINS, IOWA
DAVID A. REED, PA.
IRVINE L. LENROOT. WIS.
WILLIAM M. BUTLER, MASS.
HIRAM SINGHAM, CONN.
KEY PITTMAN, NEV.
JOSEPH T. ROBINSON, ARK.
WILLIAM J. HARRIS, GA.
EDWIN S. BROUSSAND, LA.
THOMAS F. BAYARD, DEL.
C. C. DILL, WASH.
EDWIN F. LADO, N. DAK.
CHARLES A. JONES, CLERK

October 8, 1925.
Dear Commissioner Scott
The attached letter from Mr. Martindale is self-explantory.
I shall appreciate it very much if you will forward to me a brief transcript of James Martindale's service in the Revolutionary War, which I might forward to Mr. J. A. Martindale.
Your early attention to this matter will be much appreciated,
Very respectfully,
Frank B. Willis

Hon. Winfield Scott,
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.

[circular stamp] U.S. PENSION OFFICE L OCT 9 1925
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3
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
MAY 22 1920 19__
Chief of Law Division
Sir:
I have this day received from James A. Martindale M.O. No. 2655 for $2.95 /100 requesting copy as per letter herewith
Copies mailed & Law Div. notf. CW June 1, 1920
Very respectfully,
W. N. Campbell
Chief of Division.
JJC
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money order for $2.95 Recd. 

GEORGE F. PORTER PRESIDENT
W. ELMER EKBLAW SECRETARY
ALBERT McC. ADAMS EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
JOHN H. WINTERBOTHAM TREASURER

YOUNG MEN'S LOWDEN LEAGUE
Room 11171, Congress Hotel
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
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VICE-PRESIDENTS
WM. V. BROTHERS, Chicago
CYRUS E. DIETZ, Moline
GEORGE I HAIGHT, Chicago
P. K. JOHNSON, Belleville
FRED G. MAURER, Champaign

VICE-PRESIDENTS
SAMUEL M. RINAKER, Chicago
T. W. SAMUELS, Decatur
GARLAND STAHL, Chicago
WALTER P. STEFFEN, Chicago

May 19, 1920

Hon. G.M. Saltzgaber,
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir:-
In connection with your letter of May 3, 1920, Rev. War Section "A.W.", addressed to Hon. Medill McCormick, U. S. Senate, I am enclosing money order for Two Dollars and Ninetyfive cents, as requested, for which please mail me a certified photostat copy of the military record of my great grandfather, James Martindale, a soldier in the Revolutionary War under the Act of August 24, 1912, consisting of eighteen pages of copy, as stated in your letter to Senator McCormick.
I would also appreciate a copy of the Act of August 24, 1912, requiring the charges as stated.
A prompt response is requested.
Very truly yours, 
James A. Martindale
James A. Martindale.
c / o Morrison Hotel,
Chicago, Illinois.
Encl.

Copy: 18 pages @ 15 per page $2.70
Certification .25
[total] 2.95

[stamp] LAW DIVISION MAY 24 1920 RECEIVED
[stamp] FINANCE DIVISION MAY 22 1920 BUREAU OF PENSIONS
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Date May 29, 1920
Name James Martindale No. R. File 6979
Rev. War
Photographic copies wanted of 10 pieces, consisting of 18 pages.
Remarks.
WS Wilson Exr. W. F. Ward Chief Record
Serial 2191 FF. Derran Law Clerk
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AW
Rev.
May 3, 1920.

Hon. Medill McCormick,
United States Senate.
My dear Senator:
In reply to your letter of the thirtieth ultimo, requesting certified copies of the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim of James Martindale for Mr. James A. Martindale of the Morrison Hotel, Chicago, Ills. I have the honor to raise you that certified photostat copies of said papers will be furnished him under the Act of August 24, 1912, at the rate of fifteen cents per page, with twenty-five cents extra for the certification. The number of ages to be copied is eighteen.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this Bureau by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior.
Very truly yours,
GMSaltzgaber
Commissioner.

Office mem.
Send copies of following papers when paid for, in order that rejection may be understood-
Soldier's decla. Aug. 10, 1832 pages 4
" aff. of Dec. 24. 1832 " 2
aff. Wm.  Martindale June 4 1833 " 3
aff. Henry Penny June 11, 1833 " 2
aff. Mary Martindale Aug. 26. 1844 " 1
Cert. with 7 signatures Aug. 26 1844 " 1
Cert. " 4 " Oct. 14. 1844 " 1
Pension Office letter Nov. 28, 1844 " 2
Letter of J Coombs Aug 28. 1850 " 1
Letter of Lewis Newson July 1, 1853 " 1
[total] 18 pages-
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[stamp] DEPUTY COMMISSIONER MAY 1 - 1920

MEDILL MCCORMICK, ILLINOIS,
CHAIRMAN.
ELISHA HANSON, CLERK.

United States Senate,
COMMITTEE FOR CONSIDERATION OF A NATIONAL BUDGET.
April 30, 1920

Rev. War

Hon. G. M. Saltzgaber,
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
My dear Mr. Commissioner:
Mr. James A. Martindale, of Chicago, would like very much to have a certified copy of the military record of his Great-Grandfather, James Martindale, who served in the Revolutionary war and received a pension.
I would appreciate it very much if you could comply with his request.
His address is James A. Martindale, c/o Morrison Hotel, Chicago, Illinois.
Very truly yours,
Medill McCormick

18 pages, to be copied
[stamp] U.S. PENSION OFFICE MAY 1 1920
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WILLIAM C. HUDSON
ATTORNEY AT LAW

216 W. Evers Eve.,
Bowling Green, Ohio,
Sept. 28, 1921.

Pension Bureau,
Washington D. C.

Gentlemen:
I am anxious to obtain as full information as possible concerning the service in the Revolutionary War of James Martindale, who in 1840 was living in Cheshire Township, Gallia County Ohio, and drawing a pension for Revolutionary service (per Census records of 1840)

Will you kindly given me the information at your disposal or inform me how I may obtain a copy of the records bearing on the same?

Very truly yours,
W. C. Hudson

[Circle Stamp] U.S. PENSION OFFICE OCT 8 1921
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2 ct Postage stamped, and rec'd.
Rev. Sec CS

Houston Texas
April 18, 1921

C.W. & N. Division
F. R. W.
6979 R.

Dept. of Interior
Bureau of Pensions
Washington D.C.
Sir-Am writing you in regard to some data which I hope you may supply me with in order to become a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The Ancestor on whose line I come in on was Lieut. James Martindale. Battles engaged in Ninety six. Kings Mountain. Residence at time of enlistment Union Co S.C.
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Date of application for pension Aug 13, 1832. Residence at date of application Gallio Co. Ohio Born 1754 Burk Co Penn. His claim was allowed. He died July 7 1840 at Gallio Co Ohio. The information I am very much in need of is the name of his wife and when married, and I thought these might show up in his application for pension. Will be glad to pay the fee for such information if you can supply same.
Please make some reply
Sincerely
Mrs. J.C. Allen, 1302 Alabama St apt 2. Houston Texas
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Revo. Sec. M

Rock Island, Ill Aug 21, 1917
Bureau of Pensions
Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen -
Have you pension record of James Martindale or James Martindill who served in the Continental army in the capacity of private and Lieutenant, in command officered by Capt Wm Young and Col Brarmoy South Carolina, enlisted from Union Co. S.C. Applied for pension Aug 1- 1832 from Gallia Co. Ohio
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I wish to have his record certified in order to establish my eligibility for the D.A.R.
Please furnish certified copy of your records in connection with his services in the Revolutionary War.
Remittance will be made promptly for your fee and your assistance will be greatly appreciated.
Yours truly
Mrs A. F. Lindstrom
1231-21 St
Rock Island, Ill.
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MEDILL McCORMICK
AT LARGE
ILLINOIS

House of Representatives U. S.
Washington, D.C.

July 5, 1917
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.
My dear Sir:
Will you please send to me the record of James Martindale, who served in the Revolutionary War?
Very truly yours,
Medill McCormick
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DAN V. STEPHENS
30 DIST. NGAR. COMMITTEE:
INTERSTATE AND FOREIGN COMMERCE
House of Representatives U.S.
Washington, D.C.
NEWTON W. PRESTON
SECRETARY

March 9, 1917.
Hon. Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
My dear Sir:
Will you kindly advise me as to whether the records of your office show anything as to the military record of James Martindale who is said to have applied for a pension as soldier of the Revolutionary War August 1, 1832. He enlisted from South Carolina.
Yours very truly,
Dan V. Stephens

[stamp] CONGRESSIONAL
[stamp] U.S. PENSION OFFICE G MAR 10 1917
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JAMES R. MANN,
MEMBER OF CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES U.S.,
MINORITY CONFERENCE ROOM.
WASHINGTON, D. C.
1350 First National Bank Bldg.,
Chicago, Ill., Aug. 23, 1915.

Hon. G. M. Saltzgaber,
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:--
At the suggestion of The Adjutant General, War Department, I beg to ask whether the records of the Pension Bureau contain the name of James Martindale, who served as a lieutenant during the Revolutionary War. He was in the battles of King's Mountain and Siege of Ninety-six. The records of the War Department not being very complete relative to the Revolutionary War, it was suggested that inquiry be made of the Pension Bureau for such information.
Thanking you for your attention and courtesy, I am
Yours very truly,
James R. Mann
M. C.
P. S. James Martindale, concerning whom inquiry is made, is the great grandfather of James A. Martindale, 5714 Blackstone Ave., Chicago, Ill., one of my constituents.

[stamp] DEPUTY COMMISSIONER AUG 25 1915 U.S. PENSION OFFICE
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1
YARIAN & CUNNINGHAM Props.
Hotel Dearborn
EUROPEAN
666 South State Street
In Center of Business District: Convenient to all Theaters and Depots.
175 Rooms at 50c. 75c. $1.00 $1.50 per day
Special Rates by the week.
team Heat Electric Bells Baths
Telephone Harrison 5039

Chicago, July 2nd 1912.
Hon. J. L. Davenport,
Com. Pensions,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Colonel: I am wanting for a special purpose an official copy of the military record of James Martindale or Martindill who served during the Revolutionary war in the battles of Kings Mountain and the Siege of 96 and other engagements and I will appreciate the favor very much if you will send as full and complete a record of my direct ancestor as appears on the rolls of the old war and Navy division in your Bureau,
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2
YARIAN & CUNNINGHAM Props.
Hotel Dearborn
EUROPEAN
666 South State Street
In Center of Business District: Convenient to all Theaters and Depots.
175 Rooms at 50c. 75c. $1.00 $1.50 per day
Special Rates by the week.
team Heat Electric Bells Baths
Telephone Harrison 5039
Chicago, 191

Thanking you in advance for this favor and with best wishes for yourself and the administration with which you are associated. I am
Very respectfully,
James A. Martindill

% Hotel Dearborn,
666 So. State St.
Chicago, Ill.

[stamp] U.S. PENSION OFFICE D JUL 5 1912
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6979
OW&N
[stamp] O.W. & N. DIV. FILES APR 2 1906

Kokomo March 27 1906
To the pension department
Kind Sirs,
Some few years ago there was a man came to my brother's widow, telling her there was a pension coming to her from a James Martindale Grandfather of her husband, who served in the revolutionary war. And also offered her five hundred dollars for her to sign a quit clame deed to her interest which she refused to do. And since I have been told of the circumstances and am the youngest boy thought I would write for information hoping to hear from you soon as I am very
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anxious to know whether or not there is any thing there I will enclose a stamp for an answer.
and oblige
J. I. Martindale
329. N. Kentucky St.
Kokoma Ind.
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J. A. MARTINDILL,
Eureka, Ohio.
OFFICE-OF-MAYOR
FEB 20 1905

Hon. J. L. Davenport
Acting Com. Pensions
Washington, D.C

Dear Sir:
Will you kindly mail to my address a certified copy of the military and historical record of service of James Martindale, or James Martindill, a Revolutionary soldier, who was engaged in the Siege of Ninety Six and Cowpens, enlisting I believe from North Carolina, the second enlistment being as a Lieutenant. This information is wanted for private family biographical use.
A copy of this record was furnished me by your Bureau some years ago, but it was destroyed by fire and I will appreciate another certified Copyc
Thanking you, I am
Very respectfully,
James A. Martindill,

J. A. MARTINDILL,
Eureka, Ohio.
Gallia Co.
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[stamp with illegible writing except] FEB 11 1893
Eureka, Gallia Co. Ohio
Feby 1, 1893.
James Martindale
Lt., Co., Regt.
(Revolutionary War)

James A. Martindill Asks Official record

[stamp] US PENSION OFFICE FEB 9 1893
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Eureka, O. Feb. 1, 1893.
Hon. Stephen B. Elkins,
Secretary of War,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Will you kindly furnish me with the official record of James Martindale who was a soldier in the Revolutionary War, acting in the capacity of a Lieutenant. This information will be appreciated and remembered,
Very respectfully,
James A. Martindill,
Eureka, Gallia Co. Ohio
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Eureka, O. Feb. 6, 1893.
Hon. Green B. Raum,
Commissioner Pensions,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Will you kindly furnish me with the official record of James Martindale a soldier (Lieutenant) in the Revolutionary War asked for on the within by request of my personal acquaintance Hon. Stephen B. Elkins?
Very truly,
James A. Martindill,
Eureka, Gallia Co. Ohio
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O.W. & N.
Pipestone Minn. Feb. 20-1902
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:- I would like very much to obtain some information in regard to my Great Grandfather, James Martindale who served in the Revolutionary War. It is said that he enlisted in an Alabama, or North Carolina, Regt. Was wounded and drew pension.  That is about all I can find out about him. If you can give me any information it will be highly appreciated.
John Pearson
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1931 - Nov. 12. Hist. to Nell Martindale & adv. $1.00 will refunded in due time AWF
1931 - Nov. 20- Acct. Dive. notified $1.00 to be refunded a AWF
1935 - April 30 Hist to David R. Martindale AWF
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[first column]
1893 April 11 J A Martindell history Prior
1896 Jany 4 To above that he is not entitled to a pension as the son of Soldier F.J.
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Apl-3-1902 Jno Pearson - Pipestone Minn.
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Nov. 25-1902 J A. Martindale Eureka Ohio
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Mch 13, 1905. His to J. A Martindill Eureka O
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1906 Apr. 5. J. I. Martindale of Keokuk Ind. wife desc. no title AW
1912 July 12. To James A. Martindill [ct]
1915 Aug. 26. To Hon. James R. Mann [ct]
1917 Mch. 10. " Hon. Dan V. Stephens [ct]
1917 July 6. " " Medill McCormick [ct]
1917 Aug. 28. Mrs. A. J. Lindstrom
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1920 May 3. Hon. Medill McCormick advised of cost of Photo copies for James A. Martindale
1920 June 1, Photostat copies mailed to James A. Martindale AW
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1921-May 12- Letter to Mrs. J.C. Allen name of wife-date not stated EW
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1921, hist to W. C. Hudson EW
1925 Oct. 10 - Hist to Sen. Frank B. Willis for J. A. Martindale AWF.
Over

[second column]
6979
P.O.
Mary Martindale
Service: widow James
REJECTED
Enlisted:
Discharged:
Application filed:
The printed list of 1852 gives cause of suspension of widow's claim as "Objections obviated by joint resolution July 1, 1848
Attorney:
P. O.
Recognized. Contract.
Cert. of Dis. Searched for
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391
Pension Office
Decem 18th 1845
Sir
In answer to your letter of the 14th inst. respecting the case of Martha Martindale, I have the honor to inform you that it does not appear from one books and files that any claim for Ohio has been presented to this office. Mary Martindale widow of James Martindale of Gallia Co. filed an application under the Act of 7 July 1838. We presume this is the case to which you refer, if so, the enclosed copy of Mary letter to C Hally of 28 Novem 1844, will show you its present condition.

Hon J R. Giddings
House of Reps
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Washington Aug. 8th 1850
Sir:
There will probably be an attempt made to get in the Pension Claim of Mary Martindale, widow of James Martindale decd. late of Gallia Co. Ohio, who was a Pensioner at $320 per annum. I have good reason to believe that an attempt has been made to get up false testimony as to the date of the marriage. From information I have from a very respectable source I am satisfied the widow was not married until after 1800. This is a respectable woman, and has doubtless been made the tool of some dishonest person
Respy &c
J. L. Coombs

J. L. Edwards Esq
Comr. of Pensions
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November the 21d AD 1850
To the Honorable Commisioner of Pensions
D sir I wold wish you to inform me whether Mr L. B. Truehas ever obtained a pension for Mrs Mary Martaindale at your office as ever sence he has bin appointed a gent for Mrs Martaindale he never answers me any thing about it therefore I wish you to inform me whether he has or not please to answer me as soon as possable Direct your communication to Thivener post office
Gallia County State of Ohio and oblige your umble Servant &c.
Cornelius Halley agent
for Mrs Mary Martaindale
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The State of Ohio
Miami County
On this Eleventh Day of June 1833 personally came before me an acting Justice of the peace within and for the County aforesd. Henry Penny a resident of said County who being duly affirmed acording to law deposeth and saith that he is upwards of seventy six years of age that James Martindale who is about making application for a pension is now about Eighty two years of Age that some time during the Revolutionary war the said James Martindale was Lieutenant in the Company commanded by Captain Wm. Young in in Union County South Carolina deponant saith that said Martindale served one tour of duty in actual service with him in the Company of George Avery in the Regt. commanded by Col. Brannon at the seige of Ninety Six does not Recollect the precise time or date and further this deponant saith not
Henry Penny
affirmed to & subscribed before me the date above Written
Jno B Kessler J.P.

[sideways print]
Deposition in the matter of J. Martindale's application for a pension
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The State of Ohio
Miami County 
I certify that Henry Penny the within deponant is a Gentelman of Respectable standing in Society & has Resided in this County for about Eighteen years
Given under my hand this 11th day of June 1833--
Jno B Kessler J.P.

The State of Ohio
Miami County
I John G. Telford Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County hereby certify that John B. Kesler Esquire above is a Magistrate that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine. that full faith & credit is due to all his official acts as such in all courts of Justice as well as elsewhere
In Testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of our court of Common Pleas at Troy the 12th day of June A.D. 1833.
John G. Telford Clerk
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BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of James Martindale which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? Yes
II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? Yes
III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so?
IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? No
V. Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amout of pension he is entitled? No The particular period at which the claimant was in actual service should be state.
VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? Yes
VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? Yes
VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? Yes
IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? Yes
X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? Yes
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2
XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? No
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? No
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? yes
XIV. +If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility? Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office?
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?
XVI. Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? Yes
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? Yes
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades: For year months and days, I served as a . For months and days, I served as a ; and for such service I claim a pension."
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3

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.
^QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which be belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oath must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
^QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being
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Hall of Rep
Dec 14 1849

Sir
Will you please inform me what are the difficulties in case of Mrs Martha Martindale of Gallipolis Ohio? She applied I am told under the Law of 1838
Yours
[illegible signature]

J L Edwards Esq
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Pension Office
November 28th 1844
Sir,
The papers in the case of Mary Martindale widow of James Martindale, under the act of July 1838, have been examined and filed with the exception of her declaration, which is herewith returned that it may be submitted to, and approved by a court of Record. A declaration made before a Justice of the Peace is not admissible.
Her husband was improperly allowed a pension upon evidence which would not be admissible, at all, at this time. She will be required to establish the service of her husband by the certificate of the Comptroller General of South Carolina in whose keeping it is believed the evidence of all the same of that State during the revolutionary war is to be found, and his rank as Lieutenant must be shown by his commission or some other documentary evidence of equal grade
The date of the marriage should be established by record or documentary evidence, public or private, if attainable, it is only when it can be
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clearly shown to the Department that proof of that grade cannot be had, that the testimony of individuals can be received


C. Halley, Esq
Gallipolis Ohio

[sideways]
C. Halley
Nov 28 '44
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August the 26 AD 1844
To the Honorble Commisioner of pensions Sir
This is to Certify that we the undersigners are will acquainted with Mrs Mary Martindale the widow of James Martindale Deseast and believe here to be a woman of truth in all respects and also - of good moral charactor in her nabourhood and that she is old & very poor & unable to support herself by her labor and therefore she prays a pension on account of the servises rendered by her husband in the revolutionary servises rendered by her said Husband
Cornelius Halley
Jacob Clark
John Gilmore
Jos Angel
B. A Halley
John Clark
J. B. Halley

N.B Direct your answer to C Halley Gallipolis Ohio & if the evidence aduced are not sattisfactory to you please send a copy of the pension law to sd. Halley and oblige your humble servt
Mary Martindale
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An additional affidavit in the matter of James Martindale's application for a pension.
State of Ohio Gallia Co. SS.
Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the peace in and for said County, James Martindale, who being first duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that by reason of old age and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades: 
For one year, I served as a private, as stated more at large in first application
For two years and six months, I served as lieutenant, as set forth more at large in the first original papers.
And for this service I claim a pension.
James Martindale his mark X
Sworn to and subscribed this 24th day of December 1832
J PR Bureau JP

State of Ohio Gallia County ss Gallipolis 24 day of December 1832.
I certify that the above affidavit of James Martindale was duly taken before me as above and at his Request states that as to a Clergyman that there is none in his Township to the best of my knowledge and Belief & further that I have known said Martindale for upward of ten years and I believe him to be a man of truth
J PR Bureau JP

State of Ohio Gallia County SS
Francis Leclercq Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within and for said County do hereby certify that John P R Bureau Esqr before whom the foregoing affidavit appears to have been sworn to and Subscribed was at that time and still is one of the Justices of the peace within and for said County duly commissioned and Sworn and that full faith and
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credit are and ought to be given to all his official proceedings as well in Courts of Justice as thereof
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of said Court at Gallipolis this twenty fifth day of December AD 1832
Francis Leclercq Clk C.C.P.G.C.
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(3-1776)
SERVICE
[checkmark]
Martindale, John
NUMBER
[checkmark]
no papers
Maryland Agency
CONTENTS
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Rev.-1 C. D. C.
April 17, 1916
Pension Office
Kindly send me record of John and James Martindale of Charles Co. Md.  who served in Revolution and pensioned. Pensioned Feb. 28 1783 or 1784.
Oblige
Mrs H. C. Thomas
2110 Mt. Royal Tenace
Balti. Md
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Rev. War Section.
April 25, 1916.

Mrs. H. C. Thomas,
2110 Mt. Royal Terrace,
Baltimore, Maryland.
Madam: --
In response to your letter dated the seventeenth instant stant, you are advised that the list of pensioners reported by the Secretary of War in 1835, shows that one John Martindale served as a Fifer in the Revolutionary Army, and was allowed an invalid pension of $44.00 per annum from March 4, 1789 1789 under the Act of June 7, 1785, at the Maryland Agency.
There is no further information concerning him as there are no papers on file, the same having been destroyed in the burning of the War Office in 1800.
Very respectfully,
GMSaltzgaber
Commissioner.
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THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Form VAM-51
12-5-41

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*

Division of Veterans' Administration Archives

NAME Martindale, John GRADE Private LINE Massachusetts
WARRANT NUMBER 4655 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED Apr. 1, 1790 to John May

*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.