Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 8895, Simon Harrell, Va
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SERVICE 
Va
Harrell, Simon
Lydia
NUMBER
W. 8895
B.L.Wt. 30769-160-55
CONTENTS [blank]
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10,663
Virginia    4
Simon Harrell
of Frederick Co. in the state of Virginia
who was a Private in the regiment commanded by
Colonel___ of the 8th Regt. Virga.
line, for the term of 2 years.

Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia
at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 29th of January 1819

Certificate of Pension issued the 15 of May 1819
and sent to Robt. White, Esqr Winchester, Virga.

Arrears to 4th of March 1819, 1 7/31 9:81
Semi-anl, all'ce ending 4th Sept. 1819. 48.00
$57.81

{Revolutionary claim,
Act 18th March, 1818.}

Continued
Frederick County

Notification sent October 2h 1830 to
Lemuel Bent, Winchester, Virginia
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5.295
Virginia

Lydia Harrell  widow of X a Simon Harrell
who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of. 96 -
dollars 00 cents per annum, to commence on
the 3d February, 1853.

Certificate of Pension issued 22nd day of June 1853 and sent to John S. Gallaher
Present

Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act
February 3, 1853, Page 125 Vol. A
(18)

1856 November 5th Duplicate issued
and sent to J. S. Gallaher Present

Shed. Nov 5 - 1857 AB

184566 CYV
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184566 Mar 3
July 6/53
Harrell

Lydia Harrel wid
of Simon Harrell
Rev Pensns

Pri.
Act 1818
Feb 3 1853

[written across the above:  No. 30769 iss [?] 19 / 56]

Revolution
Rev: War

Va Feby 53- 5295

Ad; 160 AG June 14/56
Boynton

Gallahan
Washington
D.C.

Vol H = 1 == 31
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Simon Harrell Priv:
8th Virginia Regt.
1776- for 2 yrs -
Roll
29th Jany 1819-
Admitted
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State & District of Virginia, Frederick County Sct
On this 29th day of January 1819, before me the subscriber one of [illegible] and presiding Judge of the Superior Court of law for the county state and district aforesaid personally appeared Simon Harrell aged about sixty three years, resident in the said county state and district, who being by me first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in revolutionary war:"  That he, the said Simon Harrell enlisted in Shanandoah County in the state of Virginia aforesaid in the company commanded by Captain Richard Campbell of the eigth Virginia regiment on continental establishment, on or about the month of January in the year 1776 to [illegible] for two years;  that he continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States until the expiration of the said two years, when he was discharged from the service in the said County of Shanandoa & state of Virginia, that he was in the battle of Germantown where he was wounded  
and that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support;  and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services except the annexed affidavit.
Sworn to and declared before me, the day and year aforesaid
Robt. White

I Robert White Judge, &c as aforesaid, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction as will by the above declaration, as by the annexed affidavits.  The one made before a Justice of the peace for Shanandoa County & the other before a Justice of the peace for Frederick that the said Simon Harrell did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months, on the continental establishment; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress.  And I do further certify that it appears to my satisfaction from affidavits this day produced to me that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of his country, and for a support.  In testimony whereof I have hereto set my name above the seal of the said County.
Robt. White

J A Keith CIC
[SEAL]
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Simon Harrell
Declaration
10.663
Sept. 1819
CM
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Virginia
At a Court Continued and held for Frederick County the 1st day of August 1820 personally appeared in open court Being a Court of Records for the said County Simon Harrell aged sixty four years and upwards resident in Newtown (Stephenburg) in the said county of Frederick [Virginia]who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as of following to wit;

in the 8th Virginia Regiment in Continental establishment commanded by Col. [Peter] Muhlenberg and in the company of Capt. Richard Campbell of the Virginia Line for the term of two years as will appear by his declaration made before the Hon. Judge White bearing date the 29th day of January 1819 in which he has received a pension certificate numbered 10,663.

And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818:
and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in a any manner disposed of my property or any part there of with intent thereby as to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War" passed on the 18th day of March 1818.

And that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities, contracts, or debts due to me nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed

Schedule of property as follows
one small Horse, one Cow, a half dozen chairs for which I am to pay ten dollars next Christmas, 
two small shoats, one set of cups and saucers, half dozen earthen plates, one tea kettle, one skillet one griddle, one flat iron, one pair of tongs, and shovel

I am owing more debts than are owing to me.
Simon Harrell

and I do further declare I am by occupation a labouer [laborer] but the through age and infirmity I am un[able]
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[un]able to perform more than a fourth or at most one third part of the monthly or yearly labor which I was able to perform in my younger days.

My family residing with me consists of my wife Lydia aged about forty six years. Her daughter Seeney Harrison aged about ten or eleven years and my youngest son by my present wife, George, now in the fourth year of his age. 
Simon Harrell

Sworn to and subscribed this 1st day of August1820

 I James Keith Clerk of the court of the county aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the Schedule annexed are truly copied from the Records of the said Court and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is fifty two dollars and fifty Cents.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court on this 12th day of August 1820 and the 45th year of the Commonwealth
Ja Keith

[illegible seal attached]
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Application of Mrs Lydia Harrell Widow of
Simon Harrell

State of Virginia } ss
County of Warren }

On this 24th day of February 1855, before me the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace duly authorized by Law to administer Oaths, personally appeared Mrs Lydia Harrell a resident of the County of Warren in the State of Virginia, and aged 77 years who being duly sworn according to Law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress, passed 3d February 1853. The said Lydia Harrell declares that she is the widow of Simon Harrell deced, and that she was married to the said Simon Harrell on the 18th day of March or thereabout in the year 1816, in the County of Frederick Virginia by William Hughes who was a Minister. That her
husband the said Simon Harrell was a Revolutionary Pensioner at the rate of $8 per month, and that her husband aforesaid, died some time in the year 1822, and that she is still a widow. That the said Simon Harrell dec was pensioned under the act of March or April 1818, at the rate of Ninety six dollars per month, and the amount due him on his pension certificate to the day of her death has been paid to his as his widow.

Lydia [her X mark] Harrell
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Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year
above written before me and I hereby certify that the aforesaid Lydia Harrell cannot attend the Court of this county from age and bodily infirmity to make the foregoing declaration that has made above, before me.

Jno B. Earle JP

Pension Application of Mrs Lydia Harrell widow of Simon Harrell

Act Feby 3rd 1853

Filed March 8th 1855
By John S. Gallaher Jr
for Robert B, Bagby
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State of Virginia
County of Warren

On this 24th day of February in the year One thousand eight hundred and fifty five, before 
me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace, in and for the County of Warren and State aforesaid, personally appeared Mrs Lydia Harrell, Widow of Simon Harrell deceased, and acknowledged the foregoing Power of Attorney to be her act and deed, for the purposes therein mentioned
In testimony whereof, I hereunto set my hand the day and year above written

Jno B. Earle
Justice of the Peace

State of Virginia. Warren County to wit
I, Robert Turner Clerk of the County Court of Warren in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that John B. Earle Esqr before whom the foregoing Power of Attorney and declaration of Lydia Harrell were acknowledged and sworn to was at the time thereof a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid duly commissioned and sworn, that full faith is due to all his official acts as such, that his signatures thereto are genuine and that the aforesaid County Court is a Court of record  having general Jurisdiction
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my name and affixed the seal of the said County Court at the Court house thereof this 5th day of March 1855

Robt Turner Clk W.C.
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Power of Attorney of Mrs Lydia Harrell of
the County of Warren, State of Virginia
To Robert B. Bagby of Richmond, Va

Know all men by these Presents; That I Lydia Harrell, (widow of Simon Harrell deceased )
of the County of Warren and State of Virginia, do
hereby constitute and appoint Robert B. Bagby of
Richmond Virginia, with power of Substitution, my true and lawful Agent and Attorney for me, and in my name, place and stead, to prosecute my application and claim for a Revolutionary Pension, due me by virtue of the Service of my deceased Husband Simon Harrell who was a Pensioner for services rendered the United States during the Revolutionary War. And I hereby authorize my said Agent and Attorney to examine any Records, papers or documents in relation thereto, and to file whatever evidence, or arguments necessary to be filed, and to receive any Certificate of Pension which may be issued to me, and in my name. Which Certificate I wish made payable at the City of Washington D.C

Hereby ratifying and confirming whatsoever my said Agent and Attorney may lawfully do in the premises. Witness my hand & seal this day of February 1855.
Lydia [her X mark] Harrell

Signed, Sealed and acknowledged in presence of 
Jno. B. Earle
Isaac Harrison

Signed & acknowledged before me the day & year above written
Jno. B. Earle J.P.
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State of Virginia
County of Frederick

On this 15th day of June AD one thousand eight hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me Isaac Russell a Justice of the Peace in and for the county and State aforesaid. Lydia Harrell aged 79 years, a resident of Warren County, in the State of Virginia, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Simon Harrell, deceased, who was a Revolutionary Pensioner and a resident of the County of Frederick, in the said State of Virginia at the Rate of ninety six dollars per annum; that he was pensioned under the act of Congress of the 18th AD 1818; and that she is the identical
Lydia Harrell, who recently received the balance of pay due to the day of the death of her said deceased husband, Simon Harrell, and that she is now applying for a pension, as the widow of the aforesaid Simon Harrell, under the act of the 3rd of February 1853. She further states that she was married to the said Simon Harrell in the county of Frederick in the aforesaid State, on the
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first day of March AD 1816, by one William
Hughes, a clergyman, and that her name
before her said marriage was Lydia Harrison; that her said husband died at his residence, on the 9th day of October AD 1822, and that she is now a widow She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3rd 1835. She further states that the aforesaid Simon Harrel was pensioned at the rate of Ninety Six dollars per annum; and refers to the papers now on file in the Pension Office.
Lydia [her X mark] Harril

We Lewis Lindsey and Nancy Lindsey, residents of the County of Frederick in the state of Virginia, upon our oaths, declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Lydia Harrell in our presence, and that we know from our acquaintance with her, that she is the
identical person she represents herself to be
Lewis Lindsey
Nancy Lindsey
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The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim

Isaac Russell J.P
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184,566

Declaration of Lydia Harrel, widow of Simon Harrel (Rev. Soldier) for Bounty Land Act 3 March 1855

Boynton

Filed by Jno. B. Gallaher, Washington D.C.  July 5 / 55 

See Pension papers act 53
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State of Virginia
County of Frederick,

On this 15th day of June, 1855, personally appeared before me, a  Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, Isaac Harrison and Nancy Lindsey; who, being duly sworn according to law, declare that they were well acquainted with Simon Harrell, deceased, in his lifetime, and with Lydia Harrel, his wife, now his widow, and well knew that they lived together as husband and wife, and in law were so regarded and by all persons who knew them; that the aforesaid Simon Harrel died about the year 1822, leaving the aforesaid Lydia Harrel his
widow as above stated, who is now a resident of the County of Warren and State of Virginia; that the said Simon Harrel was known as a Revolutionary Soldier and Pensioner, and a resident of the County of Frederick.

They further declare that the following is a correct transcript from the family record of the marriage  of the said Simon Harrel to Lydia Harrison, and of the death
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of the the said Simon Harrel and that
we believe to have been truthfully
recorded to wit:

"Simon Harrel and Lydia Harrison
were married March the 1st 1816."

"Simon Harrel departed this life October 9th, 1822."

Isaac Harrison
Nancy Lindsey

And the said Isaac Harrison doth further testify that he was present at the marriage of the said Simon Harrel and Lydia Harrison, which took place at the house of Lydia Harrison, in the County of Frederick, in the day and year above stated; and that he has a personal knowledge
of the death of the said Simon Harrel on the 9th day of October 1822, as above stated, and was present at the funeral of the said Harrel on
the 10th day of October 1822.

Isaac Harrison
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Sworn to and subscribed before me, the day and year first before written; and I certify that the affiants, Isaac Harrison and Nancy Lindsey are personally well known to me, that they are credible persons, and I have full faith in their statements; and further, that the said Lydia Harrel is personally known to me as the widow
of the aforenamed Simon Harrel deceased, and that I have no interest  in the aforesaid claim.

Isaac Russell J.P.
Justice of the Peace

Virginia
I Thomas Allen Tidball Clerk of the County Court of the County of Frederick do certify that Isaac Russell whose genuine signature is to the foregoing certificate is & was at the time of signing the same a Justice of the peace for the County aforesaid duly commissioned and sworn
In testimony whereof I hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said Court the 15th day of June 1855 and in the 79th year of the Commonwealth

T. A. Tidball
per W. W. Glass D.C
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October 31, 1932

BA-J/AWF

Mr. R. Ball
c/o Beck & Gregg Hardware Co.
609 E. Tenth Street
Jacksonville, Florida

Dear Sir:

Reference is made to your letter in which you
request information in regard to Simon Harrell, a Revolutionary War pensioner of Frederick County, Virginia.

The data furnished herein were obtained from
the papers on file in pension claim, W. 8895, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Simon Harrell.

He enlisted in Shenandoah County, Virginia,
sometime in January, 1776 and served as a private in Captain Richard Campbell's company in Colonel Muhlenberg's Eighth Virginia Regiment; he was wounded in the battle of Germantown, nature of wound not
stated, length of service two years.

He was allowed pension on his application executed January 29, 1819, then aged about sixty-three years and living in Frederick County, Virginia.

He died October 9, 1822.

The soldier, Simon Harrell, married March 1, 1816, Lydia Harrison, at her house in Frederick County, Virginia.

She was allowed pension on her application executed February 24, 1855, then a resident of Warren County, Virginia, and aged about seventy-seven years.
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The widow, Lydia, died November 5, 1857. AB

The soldier in 1820 referred to George as in
is fourth year and stated that he was his
son by "my present wife". He also at this
time referred to his wife's daughter, Seeney Harrison as aged ten or eleven years.

There is no further reference to wife and children
.
Very truly yours
A.D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator
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5594
Lydia Harrell,
wid. of
Simon.

Set: to J. S. Gallaher Jan 9” Mch. / 55,
" “ “ “ “ “ 19” “ “

ACJ 153
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Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
AWF

July 14, 1931

Miss Alva Hatcher
325 College Street
Cuthbert, Georgia.

Dear Madam:

You are advised that it appears from the papers
in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 8895, that Simon Harrell enlisted in Shenandoah County, Virginia in January, 1776 and served in Captain Richard Campbell's Company, Colonel Muhlenberg's Eighth Virginia Regiment, he was wounded in the battle of Germantown, nature of
wound not stated, length of service two years.

He was allowed pension on his application executed January 29, 1819, then residing in Frederick County, Virginia, and aged about sixty-three years. 

He died October 9, 1822.

The soldier married, March 1, 1816 in Frederick
County, Virginia, Lydia Harrison.

She was allowed pension on her application executed February 24, 1856, then a resident of Warren County, Virginia, and aged about seventy-seven years.

She died November 5, 1857.   A.B

The soldier in 1820, referred to George as in his
fourth year and stated that he was his youngest son by "my present wife." He also at this time referred to his wife's daughter, Seeney Harrison, aged about ten years.

There is no further reference to either wife or
children.

The above noted is the history of the only Simon
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--- that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this office, and said records fail to afford any information in regard to Samuel Harrell. The surname has been searched under all Spellings

Very truly yours
A.D. HILLER 
Assistant to Administrator
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October 15, 1932

Veteran's Administration
Revolutionary record Dept.
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sirs:-

Please send me data contained in pension claim of Simon Harrell of Frederick County Va. Eckenrode's List of Va. Soldiers shows that he was a pensioner.  I think that Simon Harrell died in Georgia. He had a son William Lewis Harrell who lived in Georgia. I do not know the name of his widow and can furnish no further information except that I believe that he lived for a while in Loundon County Va. before coming to Ga. Any data that you may give regarding this Revolutionary soldier will be greatly appreciated.

Respectfully
R. Ball

R. Ball
% Beck & Gregg Hdw. Co.
609 E. Tenth Street
Jacksonville, Fla.

REVOLUTIONARY & 1812 WARS
SECTION
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
OCT 17 1932
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JOHNS-MANVILLE
ASBESTOS SHINGLES
SWEET FEEDS
SEED OATS

A. P. HATCHER
COMMISSION MERCHANT
MANUFACTURERS' SALES AGENT
PHONE 57
CUTHBERT, GA.

DOMESTIC AND STEAM
COAL IN CAR LOTS
A SPECIALTY

June 16th, 1931.

Commission of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.

Gentlemen;

Will you please look your records and write
me if you paid to Samuel Harrell, or Simon Harrel or his widow Evelyn Rushing Harrell of pension check of the D.A.R. or Revolutionary War. I have his record up to 1827 - and I have proff that he was a Rev. War soldier, and I want to know can you furnish me with date of his death and where he died.

Many thanks for same.  I am,

Yours very truly,
Miss Alva Hatcher
325 College St.
Cuthbert, Ga-
 
P.S The above soldier was my great great grand father.  I am

U.S. PENSION OFFICE
JUN 18 1931
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Revy WIDOW, &c.

File No.  8895
Lydia Harrell
Wid
Simon Harrell
Privt Rev War
Act: Febry 3d 1833
Index:- Vol. A, Page 306
[Arrangement of 1870.]

1931- July 14 - Hist to Mrs Alva Hatcher AWF
1932- Oct 31-     '''''     R. Ball  AWF
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Case of Lydia Harrel, for Rev. Pension under Act of 3d Feb 1853.  Filed by R.B.Bagby of Richmond, Va., or Jno S. Gallaher, --

Here is proof of identity, marriage, death, & with her application for Bounty Land.  Don't file the land case until the proof is used for Pension.
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Pen oH. June 19 1855
Sir
Please inform me when Simon Harrell of Va Acts 1818 & 1820  was last paid,
Very Respectfully
L P Waldo ---

RJ Atkinson Esq & auditor

Triplett
__________________
Simeon Harrell died 9 Oct 1822 paid in full

Robt J Atkinson auditor

June 20 / 55
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S
30.7691

Rev. [?]
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Pension Office
Present

Boynton
May 6 / 55
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Shenandoah County Ss. Agt the 19th 1818

This day came Leonard Cooper (of lawfull age) before me a Justice of the peace for the aforesaid County & deposeth & sayeth That some time in the month of January in the year of Seventeen hundred & Seventy Six I acted as Ensign in Capt Richard Cammels company & I enlisted Simon Harrel, a private for Two years, & to the best of my knowledge he served the above Term & --
an honorable discharge. Capt Cammel's Company belong to the Eighth Regment Sworn to before me according to Law.
Saml Richardson
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Frederick County to wit
This day John Elsea personally appeared before me Wm Vanmeter a Justice of the peace for said County and deposeth and sayeth that sometime in month Jany 1776 he and Simon Harrel both enlisted in Capt Richard Cammels company for two years which time they served and he John Elsea knows that the said Harrel received an honorable discharge
sworn to before me this 22d Jany 1819
Wm Vanmeter
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Brief in the case of Lydia Harrell, widow of Simon
Warren County and State of Virginia
To Sect. act 3d February 1853.

Claim, (original " or " for increase".)
Proof exhibited, (if original.)

Is documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls?  If either, state the substance.

For Duplicate Certificate
Pensioner, identified by her own affidavit
and that of Lewis Lindsey a respectable witness
declares that she has lost her pension certificate - A duplicate is allowed, and now issued.

(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim?  If so, what?

Name and residence of Agent.
Jno S. Gallaher Esq
Present

R. McRae  Examining Clerk.
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Brief in the case of Lydia Harrell widow of Simon
County and State of Virginia
act 3 Feb 1853

Claim, ("original")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)

Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Her husband was a pensioner under the Act of 1818 & 1820 at $96 a year (service proved in his papers) Isaac Harrison, Mary Harrison & Nancy Lindsey certified credible, prove marriage, his death & that she is the widow of the pensioner -

(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?

Name and residence of Agent
J.S. Gallaher Esq
Present

Thornton Triplett
Examining Clerk.
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Lydia Harrell
Widow of Simon
Frederick Co
Virginia
Admd 3d Feby 1853
$96 per annum
from 3 Feby 1833
Cert to
John S. Gallaher Esq
Present
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Evidence of Marriage
in the case
of Mrs Lydia Harrell
Widow Simon Harrell
Pension act 1818

March 17th / 55
Filed for R.B. Bagby
by 
John S. Gallaher Jr
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The deposition of Mary Harrison and Isaac
Harrison of the County of Warren and State of Virginia taken this 24th day of February
1855 before me John H. Earle a Justice of
the Peace in and for the County and State
aforesaid, who being first duly sworn according to law on their oath state, that the following writing are truly copied from the family Bible of Lydia Harrell widow Simon Harrell, to wit; "Simon & Lydia Harrell was Married the 1st March, 1816," and that they have no doubt but that the said record of the Marriage of Simon & Lydia Harrell is the correct record of the Marriage of the parties therein named, and that the aforesaid Simon Harrell and Lydia Harrell lived together as man and wife and was so considered by all who knew them, and the aforesaid Isaac Harrison declares on oath that he, Witnessed the Marriage of the aforesaid, Simon, Harrell & Lydia Harrell, and that, they further state on Oath that the aforesaid Lydia Harrell is now the widow of the aforesaid Simon Harrell, the identical person who was a United States pensioner at the rate of Sixty Six dollars per annum, and they swear, they are disinterested witnesses and that each of them are above the age of 55 years and they further state they lived, in the same neighbourhood of the aforesaid Simon Harrell & Lydia Harrell for many years, & they further state the name of the said Lydia Harrell before her Marriage was Lydia Harrison,
} Mary Harrison
} Isaac Harrison
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Sworn to and subscribed before me the day
and year above written, and I hereby certify
that the aforesaid, Isaac Harrison & Mary Harrison are well known to me and that they are creditable witnesses and that he has no doubt about the truth of their statements
Jno. B. Earle J.P.

State of Virginia.
Warren County to wit
I Robert Turner Clerk of the County Court of Warren in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that John B. Earle Esq before whom the
foregoing deposition of Isaac Harrison and Mary Harrison was taken was at the time thereof a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid duly commissioned and sworn, that full faith is due to all his official acts as such, that his signature above is genuine and that the aforesaid
County Court is a Court of record having general Jurisdiction

In Testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my name and affixed the seal of the said County Court at the Court house thereof this 26th day of February 1855.
Robt Turner Clk W.C.
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APPLICATION FOR A NEW CERTIFICATE
88
County of of Warren
On this 24th day of October 1856, before me,
the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said county of Warren personally appeared Lydia Harrell widow of Simon Harrell, who on
her oath, declares that she is the widow of the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain Richard Campbell Revolutionary War, regiment commanded by Colonel Muhlenburg in the service of the United States; that her name was placed on the pension roll of the State of Virginia that she received a certificate of that fact under the signature and seal of the Secretary of the Interior; which certificate on or about the 1rst day of September 1856 at or near 
she has lost or mislaid and cannot now produce 
Lydia [her X mark] Harrell x

Witnesses
James H. French
S.E. Harrison

Sworn and subscribed to, before me, the day and year aforesaid.}
Jno.. B. Earle  J.P.

NOTES. - The last four blanks are left for the applicant to set forth the time, place, and manner of the loss or destruction of the
original certificate.
The oath to be taken before a duly qualified magistrate, whose official character and signature must be properly authenticated.
>If the pensioner has never received a formal
certificate, but has drawn his  pension on a mere notification, as was the case in a few instances many years ago, he should leave out the above words in italics and insert, in lieu thereof, "but he has never received a formal certificate, and now wishes to obtain one."
The pensioner's oath must be supported by the evidence of another person as to identity. The person must swear that he well knows
him to be the same person described in the above affidavit. The magistrate must certify that the deponent is a person of veracity. This
oath must also be authenticated by the certificate of the proper office, under his seal of officer, setting forth that the officer before whom the affidavit may be made is a Justice of the Peace, Judge, or Notary Public, as the case may be.
When a person acting as an Agent or Attorney for a Pensioner, loses the certificate, the affidavit of that person is also required, which must be authenticated as above.
>In every case where the Clerk of the Court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of officer, the certificate of a member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should be sent with the papers.
>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 which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or small ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
>No attention will be given to applications from persons who act as agents, unless they are known at the War Department or are vouched for as respectable persons by some one who is known to the Department.
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State of Virginia Warren County to wit
I, Robert Turner Clerk of the County Court of Warren in the state of Virginia do hereby certify that John B. Earle Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavit of Lydia Harrell was sworn to and subscribed was at the time thereof a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid duly Commissioned and sworn, that full faith is due to all his official  acts as such that his signature thereto is genuine and that the aforesaid County Court is a Court of Record having general Jurisdictions
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my name and affixed the seal of the said County Court this 25th day of October 1856
Robt. Turner clk
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State of Virginia,
County of Frederick

This  day personally appeared before me a justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, Lewis Lindsey, of said County, to me well known as a credible and reliable person, who, being duly sworn, declares that he knows Mrs Lydia Harrell, widow of Simon Harrell, to be the identical person to whom a Pension Certificate was issued for the Revolutionary services of her husband which she has lost, her health being feeble.

Lewis Lindsey   x

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 30th day of October 1856.

Abraham Mullin J.P.
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State of Virginia
County of Frederick

I Thomas A T Riely clerk of the County Court
in and for the State and County aforesaid, do hereby certify that Abraham Mullin  ------
of signature appears on the opposite page is now and was at the time of signing the same a Justice of the Peace in and for said County: duly commissioned and sworn

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the said Court on this the --0th day of October 1856 and the 81st year of the Commonwealth

Thos A. T. Riely C.F.C.

Harrell  Va
Lydia Harrell widow of Simon

Issue
Duplicate Certificate

McRae

Jno. S. Gallaher
Present.