Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 5132, for Nathaniel Maxwell, Pennsylvania

SERVICE Penn.
Maxwell Nathaniel Esther
NUMBER
N 5132
CONTENTS

No. 4271. VIRGINIA.
Esther Maxwell, widow of Nathaniel Maxwell, who died on the 22 d January, 1834, of Washington (in the State of Virginia) who was a private in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt - commanded by Col. Boyd in the Pennsylvania line for Germantown.
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 20 Dollars. — Cents per annum, to commence on the last day of March , 1836. 22 d of January, 1834
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 th day of Sept. 1845 and sent to T. S. & A. T. Smith, Present.
Arrears to the 18 th of Sept. 1845 $202.46
Semi-annual allowance ending Nov. — 10.00
$212.46.
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 d }
Recorded by W. M. Stewart — Clerk, Book C Vol. 1 — Page 171.
Set. to T. S. & A. T. Smith Nov. 5. 1845
W. T. & M. G. Daniel
Nov. 19 th 1845.
Ad. L. H. A. Johnson Mar 20 '46
Wale of death not on AB

Virginia 16. 507
Nathaniel Maxwell — of Washington in the State of N — who was a Private in the — commanded by Captain — of the Regt commanded by Col. Boyd, in the Pa. — line for months —
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 20 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 th day of Sept. 33, and John David Campbell. Huntingdon Co. — Pa.
Arrears to the 14th of September 1833 50. Semi-annual allowance ending 6 months 10.
60.
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nathan Price — Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 6 Page 20

THE NEW TESTAMENT OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST, TRANSLATED OUT OF THE ORIGINAL GREEK; AND WITH THE FORMER TRANSLATIONS Diligently Compared and Revised, By His Majesty's Special Command.
Appointed to be Read in Churches.
EDINBURGH: Printed by MARK and CHARLES KERR, His Majesty's Printers. MDCCXCV.

Thomas Maxwell was born June the 5 th in the year of our Lord 1774 on Sunday
John Maxwell was born February 24 th in the year of our Lord 1776
W m Maxwell was born March 9 th in the year of our Lord 1778
Jane Maxwell was born January the 9 th in the year of our Lord 1780
William Maxwell was born November 16 th in the year of our Lord 1783

State of Virginia Washington County ss: etc
On this 28 th day of February 1833 personally appeared before me Jonathan King a justice of the court of Washington county aforesaid, Nathaniel Maxwell, now in the ninety second year of his age and who from his great age and bodily infirmity is unable at this season of the year to attend court, he being now miles from the Courthouse, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 19. 1832.
The said Nathaniel Maxwell made the following statement. I was born in Ireland and am of the age above stated according to my recollection of what was told me of my age, having no record of it. When eight years of age I emigrated to the United States with my mother a widow who settled in Chester county Pennsylvania. Here I grew to manhood, and was living, when the war of the revolution commenced. I am too old to recollect dates with exactness, but according to my present recollection, the summer after the tea was destroyed at Boston, I was called out to perform a two months tour of duty as a militia man. I was mustered into service under Capt Withroe in a Regiment commanded by Col o Matthew Boyd and was stationed at Princeton where I was discharged. The second year afterwards I was again called out on a similar tour and served two months under Capt Moore, but cannot recollect any Regiment to which he was attached. The company was marched to White Marsh and stationed there. Gen l Mifflin commanded and Gen l Washington was there sometimes. The battle of Trenton took place while they were on the march. My next and last tour of service was not long before the cessation of hostilities. At this time I was called out for a third tour of service of two months under Capt. Ekton. At the close of this service peace was declared and I was discharged - my whole service being six months. Forty two years ago I emigrated to this county where I

have resided ever since I do not know that there is a man living who was in service with me and no one of my own family are alive who knew anything about my going into service: nor is there living in my neighbourhood any clergyman who knows anything about said service. I hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declare that my name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state
Sworn to and subscribed this day and year aforesaid
Jonathan King
Nathaniel Maxwell his mark
We John McCauley and William Hickie residing in the immediate neighbourhood of the above named Nathaniel Maxwell whom we have known for the last forty years do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with him, that we believe him to be in his ninety second year as he states that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution and that we concur in that opinion. We further certify and declare that the said Nathaniel Maxwell is a most worthy and estimable man - and has long been a member of the church
John McCauley
Sworn to and signed this date above written
William Hickie
Jonathan King
Virginia
Washington County
I David Campbell clerk of Washington county in the state aforesaid do hereby certify that Jonathan King whose name is signed to the above declaration and certificate is an acting magistrate in the said county, duly commissioned and qualified and that his signatures are genuine - I further certify that I am well acquainted with John McCauley and William Hickie who have given the above certificate and that they are respectable men and credible witnesses - In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said county this 30 th day of March 1833 in the 57 th year of the Commonwealth
David Campbell

State of Virginia } Washington County } ss
On this fourth day of June Eighteen hundred and forty four personally appeared before the subscriber a justice of the peace for said County William Berry aged 77 years a Citizen and resident of the County aforesaid who being duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following statement relative to Mrs. Esther Maxwell the Widow of Nathaniel Maxwell a soldier of the revolution, to wit:
I am well acquainted with Mrs. Esther Maxwell who is the Widow of Nathaniel Maxwell a revolutionary pensioner of the United States, and have been acquainted with her about sixty years. I always considered her the Lawful wife of the aforesaid Nathaniel Maxwell deceased and she was generally known as the wife of said Nathaniel Maxwell. I have never heard it denied or contradicted. Mrs. Esther Maxwell is and always was of good character of the highest respectability.
William Berry
State of Virginia } Washington County } ss
I hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the aforesaid William Berry who was duly qualified and sworn to the above statement. That he is a citizen and resident of the aforesaid County of Washington and that he is a credible witness. Given under my hand this 4th day of June 1844 James H. McConnell Justice of the Peace.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the third section of the Act of Congress of the 4 th July 1836
State of Virginia } Washington County } S. S.
On this fourth day of June Eighteen hundred and forty four personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace Mrs. Esther Maxwell aged Ninety years who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on her Oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision of the Act of Congress of the 4 th July 1836. That she is the Widow of Nathaniel Maxwell who was a soldier of the Militia in the War of the revolution. For the particulars of her husband's services she refers the Department to his Declaration or proof submitted to the Department about the year 1833, upon which proof an allowance or pension was granted which he the aforesaid Nathaniel Maxwell drew up to his death, the amount of which she does not now recollect. She further declares that she was married to the aforesaid Nathaniel Maxwell before the beginning of the Revolutionary War, to wit; On the 16 th day of December seventeen hundred and seventy: That her husband the aforesaid Nathaniel Maxwell died on the 22 nd January Eighteen

hundred and thirty four and that she has remained a Widow ever since as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereunto annexed. She further declares that she was married to the aforesaid Nathaniel Maxwell in the City of Philadelphia in the State of Pennsylvania by the Reverend Mr. Allison a Presbyterian clergyman but that she does not know any person now living by whom she could prove her marriage nor does she know of any record evidence of her marriage except the family record of the births of her children hereunto annexed which she declares to be genuine
her Esther X. Maxwell mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me a justice of the peace for said County, on the day and year before written. And I further certify that I am personally acquainted with the aforesaid Esther Maxwell who is a resident of the aforesaid County of Washington and whose statements are entitled to the highest credit. And I further certify that she is from bodily infirmity unable to attend Court and she is still a Widow.
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this fourth day of June Eighteen hundred and forty four
James G. Bell, Councillor
Justice of the Peace

State of Virginia
At a court continued and held for Washington County the 26 th day of June 1844
The declaration of Esther Maxwell certified on the 4 th day of June 1844 by James S. McConnell a justice of the peace for said county, being submitted to the court, the court doth approve his proceedings and acts in said case, and hereby direct the clerk to endorse the approval on the papers.
Stobias Smyth Chairman
State of Virginia Washington County
I Jacob Lynch Clerk of the county court of Washington, do hereby certify that the foregoing proceedings are the original proceedings had and approved by the county court of Washington at its June term 1844, relative to the declaration of Esther Maxwell to obtain the benefit of acts of Congress relative to Revolutionary pensions. And I further certify that the aforesaid James S. McConnell is and was a justice of the peace for said county duly commissioned & qualified according to law, and that the signatures purporting to be his are genuine. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of office, and subscribed my name. This 5 th day of July 1844.
Jacob Lynch C.C.

John R. Maxwell Missouri
Patton Mo 2 Jan 22 2 Mr Blackstone, c W Dannel, Greenville Tennessee Green, bounty
1847

Washington County Mo.
Sir,
January 20 th 1845
I received your letter of the 18 th of Dec., on the 19 th day of January through the politeness of Esq. Bricker and for your satisfaction I now hasten to address you an answer, as for the Bible which you wrote to me about I can assure you there is no such book in my possession or in the possession of my Sister and furthermore it never was given to my Father and consequently never was brought by him to Missourie. I am of the impression that book is amongst some of the friends in Va. as I know nothing of it and believe it never came to this State as for Wallace he has never written to me on the on the subject Should you ever have occasion to write to me again direct your letters to Caledonia Mo. Washington County, I would be glad you would write to me and inform me of your success as I will add nothing more only tell Grandmother or any of my friends that we are all well except this from me together with my best wishes for your success in procuring the pension justly due my Grandmother I am
To B. M c Daniel
Very respectfully Yours &c
John W. Masewell

State of Virginia } S.S Washington County }
On this 26 day of July one thousand eight hundred and forty five person- ally appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of the peace for said County Wallace Maxwell a resident a resident of the County and State afore said aged thirty eight years, who after being duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following Affidavit: to wit; - That he is the son of Thomas Maxwell deceased and Grand Son of Esther Maxwell of the County aforesaid (widow of Nathaniel Maxwell late a Revolu- tionary Pensioner, of the United States, who died in the County aforesaid about the year 1834) who made application for a Pension during the summer of 1844 for a Pension on account of the Revolutionary services of her Husband the aforesaid Nathaniel Maxwell. That the aforesaid Wallace Maxwell acting for & in behalf of his aforesaid Grandmother - has made due enquiry and search among his relations in Virginia for the ori- ginal family Record of the ages of the Children of the aforesaid Nathaniel & Esther Maxwell, but without success - that he has good reasons to believe such a Record did exist some years ago in a book now in his possession, the title page of which bears date . . . . which Book was formerly owned by his Grandmother; but that the leaves of said book which contained said original Record of the ages of the Children has been torn out and destroyed and he has good reason to believe that the Record now before

the Commissioner of Pensions is a true copy of the original Wallace Maxwell
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and date before written and I further certify that I am personally acquain- ted with the aforesaid Wallace Maxwell who is a resident of the County and State aforesaid, that he is the Relation of Mrs Ethel Maxwell as stated an intelligent and credible witness of good character and respectability whose testimony is entitled to full Credit
Given under my hand, in the Coun- ty and State aforesaid, this 26 th day of July 1845
R. C. Craig J.P.
State of Virginia Washington County
I Jacob Lynch Clerk of the County court of said county, do hereby certify that Robert C. Craig is a magistrate of the said county as above stated and that his signature above is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the seal of the said county this 29 th day of July in the year 1845.
Jacob Lynch C.C.

No 24070 Nathaniel Maxwell Washington Co Virginia
Court certifies
Admit as a probate 6 mo p 20
d. g.
9.
David Campbell Clk Abingdon C.H. Washington Co Va

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
May 11. 1833
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
Virginia
A Statement, shewing the Service of Nathaniel Maxwell Washington Co.
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     1st term - 2 Private Col. Boyd now in his 92 nd year Traditional evidence -   2nd - 2 Capt. Moore Chester   3rd - 2 Genl. Mifflin County   2 Genl. Washington   Capt. Elston Pennsylvania  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c., Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this day of personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of in the county of and State, Territory or District of aged (c) years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) , with and served in the (e) regiment of the line, under the following named officers :
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I of the Court of do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of &c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the and C. D. residing in (the same) hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, Clerk of the Court of do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this day of &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person
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will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. { Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? { To an Officer. { Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, 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 amount of pension he is entitled. 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."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each 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. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tons, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or place where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany 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 of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow 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.
Proof of Service.
[j] 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 claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths 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.
[k] The notes from [a] to [j] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.
Has not Mr. Meadwell complied substantially with this request? He gives the substance of his service exactly. His memory does not enable him to do more.
# The Court are required to give their opinions of the truth of the claim of the applicant.

September 28, 1936
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BA-J/EEL
Nathaniel Maxwell-W.5132
Mr. A.L.Maxwell R.R. #2 Lexington, Missouri
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Nathaniel Maxwell, who served in the Chester County, Pennsylvania, Troops and received a pension in Washington County, Virginia.
The data which follow are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, W.5132, based upon the military service of Nathaniel Maxwell in that war.
Nathaniel Maxwell was born in Ireland, and when eight years of age came to America with his widowed mother and settled in Chester County, Pennsylvania. The date of his birth and the names of his parents are not shown.
While residing in said Chester County, Nathaniel Maxwell enlisted very early in the Revolution, and served two months as a private in Captain Witherow's Company, Colonel Boyd's Pennsylvania Regiment: two years after the above service, he enlisted and served two months in Captain Moore's Pennsylvania Company: not long before the cessation of hostilities, he again enlisted and served two months in Captain Elkton's(probably meant for Elton)Pennsylvania Company: no dates of service are given.
In 1791, he moved to Washington County, Virginia, where he was residing when he was allowed pension on his application executed February 28, 1833, then in the ninety-second year of his age.
He died January 22, 1834, place not shown.
The soldier married December 16, 1770, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Esther. Her maiden name, date and place of her birth and names of her parents are not stated.

Esther, widow of Nathaniel Maxwell, was allowed pension on her application executed June 4, 1844, at which time she was aged ninety years and resided in Washington County, Virginia.
The names of the following children are shown:
Thomas Maxwell . . . . . born June 5, 1774, moved to Missouri, where he died, date not given. His son, Nathaniel V. and his daughter are referred to. John Maxwell . . . . . " February 24, 1776. William Maxwell. . . . . " March 9, 1778. Jane Maxwell . . . . . " January 9, 1780. Alexander Maxwell . . . . . " November 16, 1783.
In 1845, the widow's son-in-law was referred to; his name and that of his wife are not shown: in same year, a grandson, Wallace Maxwell, resided in Abingdon, Virginia, and stated that he was aged thirty-eight years and was a son of Thomas Maxwell: he did not give the name of his mother: another grandson, John V. Maxwell, was living in Caledonia, Missouri, in 1845: the names of his parents are not given: he referred to his sister but did not give her name.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, Esther Maxwell, widow of Nathaniel Maxwell(W.5132), you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:
Esther Maxwell, widow of Nathaniel Maxwell, Certificate No. 4271, issued September 26, 1845, rate $20 per annum, commenced January 22, 1834, Act of July 4, 1836, Virginia Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

Whereas the bearer hereof Nathaniel Maxwell and Esther his wife having lived in this congregation from childhood untill this Day and have always behaved themselves as industrious honest inoffensive people free of any church censure and regular members of our communion table certified at upper Oeterara in Chester County November 1 st 1782 by ~ ~ ~
W m Klingan ruling Elder and J s P

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Sitt to Mr. Mascarell Sep 25. 44 to Hon. C. Thomson Feb 12. 45 Hon G. R. Stephens. 12 March 1848
act 4 July 1836

Walt. Maxwell b. a. at '32 last p. 2? GMC
22 Sept. 45
Deed 23 rd Jan y . 1834 paid to that sum JH

1913, July 15. History to Jessie L. Maxwell. For
1936 - Feb 28 - Hist to Mrs Arthur D. Ferguson EBH
1935 - Sept 28 - Hist to A. L. Maxwell - EBH
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 5732
Esther Maxwell
Wid.
Nathanial Maxwell
Pot. Par. line
Act: July 4 th 36, Dec. 2 d
Index: — Vol. 86 , Page 31
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Cor. West Lake & Mercer Aves., Spring Lake, N. J.
July 3 - 1913.
To The Commissioners of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you kindly furnish me the full mili- tary history of my ancestor Nathaniel Maxwell who served from Bucks and Chester Counties, Pennsyl- vania, and who was (240 acres) holding a grant of land in Washington County, Vir- ginia in 1789. Also will you please give me any

family history recorded in his application for pension.
And can you tell me where Nathaniel Maxmill proved his family so as to get the grant of land. Where should I write to get a copy of his immig- emi- gration certificate.
Any and all infor- mation you can furnish me will be greatly appreciated.
Very truly yours,
Jessie L. Maxmill.
P.O. Box 217 Spring Lake Beach, New Jersey.

No. 6825
Esther Maxwell (Wid. of Nathan)
Va.
Act 4. July 1836 m o 70. A.D. 34. —
Admitted
6 Mos. private
$20 00 / 100
from 23 Jan'y '34 the day of husband's death
J. L. G. N. Thos. Smith Apt. Washington D.C.

WAR DEPARTMENT THE ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE WASHINGTON
IN REPLY REFER TO ORD/MN
June 13, 1936.
Respectfully returned to:
Mr. A. L. Maxwell, Route 2, Lexington, Mo.
The name Nathaniel Maxwell has not been found on the records on file in this office of Pennsylvania or North Carolina soldiers in the Revolutionary War.
The collection of Revolutionary War records in this office is far from complete, and it is suggested as a possibility that the desired information may be obtained from the State Librarian, Harrisburg, Pa., the North Carolina Historical Society, Raleigh, N.C., or from the Veterans Administration, Washington, D.C., which has the custody of the United States pension records.
E. J. Conley Major General, The Adjutant General. By M. H.

Veterans Administration Washington, D.C.
A. L. MAXWELL. R 2 Lexington Mo.
Nathaniel Maxwell Chester Co. Pa was a private in Three or four Pa. Malitia Co's. and was granted a pension in Washington Co. Va. about 1831-33 For family records I am interested in getting his records correct and will appreciate what you can inform me
Yours, A L Maxwell Lexington, Missouri, R. 2.
9/8/1836
miss Luke

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Nathaniel Maynell 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. W.F. 5-132
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Summer after tea was destroyed at Boston 2 years Pr. Withro Matthew Boyd Pa.   2" year after 2" " Moore ✓   Just before Peace was declared. 2" " Elkton ✓  
Battles engaged in, _____
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Chester Co. Pa.
Date of application for pension, Feb. 28. 1833 His d was al
Residence at date of application, Washington Co. Va.
Age at date of application, 91 yrs Born in Ireland to the U.S.
Remarks: Soldier when eight yrs of age emigrated with his mother, a widow. He mar. Dec. 16, 1770, Esther and died Jan. 22, 1834. She was al. pension on an ap. rec. June 4, 1844 while 90 yrs old and a res. of Washington Co. Va. Children: Thos was b. June 5, 1774; John b. Feb. 24, 1776; William b. Mch. 9, 1778; Jane b. Jan. 9, 1780; Alexander, b. Nov. 16, 1783. Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

February 25, 1936
XXXXXXXXXXXX
BA-J/EE
Nathaniel Maxwell-W.5132
Mrs. Arthur D. Ferguson 712 Jefferson Street Pulton, Missouri
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter which has been referred to this office by The Adjutant General for further reply. You state that you are interested in the record of a Revolutionary War soldier of Washington County, Virginia, whose surname was Maxwell and whose son, James Maxwell, born about 1819 in Washington County, Virginia, married Margaret Carty of said county, later moved to Potosi, Washington County, Missouri; thence to Carthage, Missouri. You give the names James, Thomas, George and Nathaniel Maxwell whom you have found recorded in Virginia documents as Revolutionary War soldiers, presuming one might be the father of the James who was born in Washington County, Virginia.
This office has no general genealogical data on file as a means of tracing ancestral lines and no clerical force assigned to genealogical research.
The pension and bounty land claims, which compose the Revolutionary War records of this office, have been searched in your behalf and only one soldier with surname Maxwell found who resided in Washington County, Virginia, as shown by the records; that was Nathaniel. His record is given herein as found in pension claim, W.5132, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War. It is hoped that these data will aid you in your research.
Nathaniel Maxwell was born in Ireland and when eight years of age came to America with his widowed mother and settled in Chester County, Pennsylvania. The date of his birth and the names of his parents are not shown.
While residing in Chester County, Pennsylvania, Nathaniel Maxwell enlisted very early in the Revolution, and served two months as a private in Captain Witherow's Company, Colonel Boyd's Pennsylvania Regiment; two years after the above service, he enlisted and served two months in Captain Moore's Pennsylvania

Company; not long before the cessation of hostilities, he again enlisted and served two months in Captain Elton's (probably meant for Elton) Pennsylvania Company, no dates of service are given.
In 1791, Nathaniel Maxwell moved to Washington County, Virginia, of which county he was a resident when he was allowed pension on his application executed February 28, 1833, then in the ninety-second year of his age.
He died January 22, 1834, place not shown.
The soldier married December 16, 1779, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Esther, maiden name not stated.
Soldier's widow, Esther, was allowed pension on her application executed June 4, 1844, at which time she was aged ninety years and resided in Washington County, Virginia.
The names of the following children of Nathaniel and Esther Maxwell are shown: It is not stated whether or not they had a son, James.
Thomas Maxwell born June 5, 1774, moved to Missouri where he died, date not given. His son, Nathaniel V. and his daughter are referred to. John Maxwell " February 24, 1776. William Maxwell " March 9, 1778. Jane Maxwell " January 9, 1780. Alexander Maxwell " November 16, 1783.
The widow's son-in-law was referred to in 1845; his name and that of his wife were not shown. In same year, a grandson, Wallace Maxwell, resided in Abingdon, Virginia, and stated that he was aged thirty-eight years and was a son of Thomas Maxwell; he did not give the name of his mother. Another grandson, John V. Maxwell, was living in Caledonia, Missouri, in 1845. The names of his parents were not given. He referred to his sister, but did not give her name.
There are no further family data.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

A. G. 201 Maxwell, _____ (1-11-35) ORD
1st Ind.
gws
War Department, A. G. O., January 16, 1935. - To the Veterans Administration. Attention: Miss Nevitt.
Attention is invited to the letter of Mrs. Arthur D. Ferguson, who has been informed of this reference by letter, a copy of which is herewith inclosed.
1 Inclosure: Copy letter to Mrs. Ferguson.
James I. McFeely Major General, The Adjutant General. By C

A. G. 801 Maxwell, _____ (1-11-35) ORD
1st Ind.
gws
War Department, A. G. O., January 16, 1935. - To the Veterans Administration. Attention: Miss Nevitt.
Attention is invited to the letter of Mrs. Arthur D. Ferguson, who has been informed of this reference by letter, a copy of which is herewith inclosed.
1 Inclosure: Copy letter to Mrs. Ferguson.
James F. McKinley Major General, The Adjutant General. By

(COPY)
GWS
WAR DEPARTMENT THE ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE WASHINGTON
A. G. 301 Maxwell, _____ (1-11-35)ORD
January 16, 1935.
Mrs. Arthur D. Ferguson, 712 Jefferson St., Fulton, Missouri.
Dear Madam:
I have your letter of January 10, 1935, in which you request to be furnished with the Revolutionary War record of a man surnamed Maxwell of Washington Co., Va., and also desire to know if the father of James Maxwell can be traced from the records.
The records show that a number of men surnamed Maxwell served in various Virginia organizations in the Revolutionary War, but from the information furnished I have been unable to identify the record of any one of them as the probable record of the man in question.
If a further search of the records is desired, the inclosed questionnaire should be filled in as far as practicable and returned to me.
It is proper to add that the records of my office are of a strictly military character and afford no information relative to the families of soldiers whose names appear thereon.
As the Veterans Administration, this city, may furnish you some assistance in the matter, I am this day forwarding your letter to that office, from which you will doubtless receive an early response.
Very truly yours,
James F. McKinley Major General, The Adjutant General. By
1 Inclosure: Questionnaire.

712 Jefferson St., Fulton Missouri
DO NOT WRITE IN THESE SPACES JAN. 14, 1935
Jan. 11th 1935 (If you have no data I would be so pleased if you send my letter to Pension Dept.)
Adjutant General's Office War Department Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir: I'm seeking the record of a Revolutionary soldiers of Washington Co. Va. — Maxwell who had a son James Maxwell (B abt 1819 who m. Margaret Cartly of same Va. Co.)
I find the following maxwells recorded in History of Washington Co. Va. by Summers (Hist S. W. Va.) as Revolutionary Soldiers
"Capt James Maxwell killed by Indians at Tug Ridge Gap in June 1781 (probably a soldier) * James Maxwell appointed Capt of Militia 1791(?) Geo. Maxwell a Col. of militia officers from Washington
Co. Va. 1777-1780 Other Revolutionary soldiers of Washington Co Va. ✓ Thomas Maxwell, King's Mt. Lt. ; George Maxwell, James Maxwell, Nathaniel Maxwell
Nathaniel Maxwell from Penn. and of Scotch parentage left of Washington Co. Pa. enlisted after Boston Tea Party Died Jan 22, 1834, his widow allowed a pension, married in Philadelphia to Esther Carson, sons Nathaniel, John and William, Grandson Nelson.
Thomas Maxwell B. 9-5-1826 M. 6-5-1774 Jane Willoughby!! If with your discriminating skill you will kindly aid me in proving which one of the above Rev. Soldiers was the Father of James Maxwell who married Margaret Cartly in Washington Co. Va. then moved to Potosi Washington Co. Mo. then to Carthage Mo. (He was B. Mar 23-1819 in Washington Co. Va. Their children were 1) George William Maxwell (he may be named for Col George?) m. a Carson.
2) Irene (m. Steelman); 3) Faverda (m. Kreisbach); and 4) John Maxwell. George William (1) m. Louisa Bates, lived at Weiser Idaho. With your experience and interest in history you can well imagine how very grateful I shall be to you if you can assist me in any way with this problem hoping to establish a W.A.R. lineage. Thanking you most sincerely, the least clue may help! [Mrs Arthur B.] Adah R. Ferguson

To the Commissioners of Pensions }
Washington County Virg a
October 22 d 1844
I Esther Maxwell widow of Nathaniel Maxwell du d a late pensioner of the United States do hereby request when my pension is granted, to place my name on the pension roll or list of the Virginia Agency at Richmond Given under my hand and Seal the date above written
The above instrument of writing was signed and acknowledged before the undersigned a justice of the peace in and for the county and State above named
Esther her Maxwell Seal marks
James S. McCormick J.P.

Sept 13 '44
Esther Mary Hall in July N 6285
Ans Sept 13 1844.
H. A. Johnson

Greenville Ten. Sept. 5 th 1844
Sir
The Declaration and papers in the Case of M rs Esther Maxwell for a pension, was mailed at Abingdon Va. about the 1 st July last. No answer from your Office has been recvd. yet. Those interested, urge me to make some inquiry relative to the claim. I therefore respectfully request that you forward an answer as soon as may be convenient. If the claim should be allowed, it is desirable that the payment should be made at Jonesboro Ten.
You will please direct your communication to the undersigned at this place.
I have the honor to be Your OBT. S er v t .
A. D o ddson
6245 July 12 - at 38

Greenville Tennessee Aug. 8 th 1845
Sir
Being requested to make a statement relative to the Agency of B tt M c Darnel in the case of M rs Esther Maxwell of Washington County Va. I hereby certify that from the Papers exhibited to me by said M c Darnel I am fully satisfied that he is the regular constituted agent in the case. The papers show that M c Darnel is acting by her authority. I have the honor to be with great respect Your obed t serv t .
A. D. 1845
Col L L Edwards Comm rs Pension Washington City D.C.

Sir,
The papers in the Case
N 1285
Escher Maswell Mow of Katharine St.
act 4 July 1836 N o 70. N. 8 o 34

255 Ken 254 Mrs. A. Johnson M. C. Washington City D. C. Mrs. A. Johnson 172
Mrs. Alexander Pope

Nov. 3. 1895
Recd of
Esther Maynard
The above
L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.
10

Greenville Tennessee October 25 th 1845
Sir
On the 8 th , of August last, I mailed the additional evidence in the case of Esther Maxwell of Washington County Va. widow of Nathaniel Maxwell. I would be much gratified to hear from you in this case as early as possible.
I do not wish to importune you on any subject; but when you consider the time that has elapsed since the evidence was mailed, I hope you will excuse me in this case.
Additional evidence in the case of Sarah Hawley of Sullivan County, Ten. widow of Francis Hawley, was mailed here the 21 st of August last, In this case I would also be glad to hear from you.
I am very respectfully Your obt. Servt. B. M c Daniel
Col. J. D. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.

Nov. 11. 1845.
Rec'd
Luther Hopkins certificate
J. L. Edgerton Conner's additions
J. L.

[Large decorative initial 'S' or 'G']
Washington D.C. 8 November 1845
Your letter of the 5 th inst, in relation to the certificate of pension issued to Mrs Esther Maxwell, has been received.
Having no record of the case, and not remembering from whom it had been received, but supposing it to be one of the cases transferred to us by Col Sylvester, or Messrs Kendall, & perceiving that the Hon Gen W Hopkins was interested in behalf of the widow, who is one of his constituents, we transmitted the certificate to him with a request that he would deliver it to Mrs Maxwell, which, from the length of time which has elapsed, we suppose has been done.
We are very respectfully Yours most obed Servt J L & A No Smith
Isaac Edwards, Esq. Comm of Pensions.
No 1291 act 36

Greenville NY August 8 th 1845.
Sir
Enclosed you will find the best attainable evidence of the marriage of Esther Maxwell of Washington County Pa. Widow of Nathaniel Maxwell who drew a Pension under the Act of Congress of 7 th June 1832, M rs Maxwell alleged that she was married before the commencement of the Revolutionary War, and she made application for a Pension under the Act of July 4 th 1836 in the summer of 1844. A Copy of the original family Record accompanied her Declaration; and I have been informed that some other evidence of the marriage was forwarded to your Office from Pa.
In your letter to Hon. Andrew Johnson on the subject, dated Feb. 1 st 1845, you state that, "a Copy (of the original family record) is not admissible so long as the original is known to exist."
M rs Maxwell stated that she gave the Bible, which contained the original family record to her eldest son when he removed to Missouri several years ago, and that the record now in your office is a true Copy, made by her direction. After your letter was received, I ascertained ascertained that her eldest son, who had taken the record to Missouri, had died there, leaving one son and daughter only. Thinking that the son (Nathaniel R. Maxwell) might have the Book in his possession after his Father's death, I wrote to him, stating all the circumstances, with a request that he would search for the Book among the relations in Missouri, if he had it not in his possession, & transmit to me the record sought for. Enclosed you have his answer. He did not expect it to be offered as evidence, I however offer it as such, and I hope it will be satisfactory although it is not sworn to.

The evidence of Wallace Maxwell of Va. is also submitted which shows that due search has been made for said Record &c.
In your letter already referred to you suggested the possibility of finding the date of her marriage on the Records of the Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, where she was married in 1770 by Rev. Dr. Allison.
The accompanying Papers will show that your suggestion was acted upon, and that due search has been made for the Records of date of her marriage in that quarter, as well as at Harrisburg, but without success. The Papers also show that Dr. Allison was an assistant Pastor of the 1 st Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia.
I hope the Proof will be satisfactory, and that without giving us any more trouble, you will grant the Pension.
I have nothing more to add, further than to say that I was employed by Mrs. Maxwell in presence of her Son-in-law and her daughter & a Justice of the Peace, to make out and prosecute her claim - On this subject the Certificate of Col Hon. Andrew Johnson will satisfy you. You will therefore be pleased to send the Certificate, if granted, to either Col. Johnson or myself.
I have the honor to be
Very respectfully
Your ob. Servt.
Bell H. Daniel
Col. J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.

DC Jan 10 45
Col J. P. Edwards Esther Maxwell Va Bureau of Pensions H. G. Hopkins Va Mr. Department

Washington City Jan'y 9 th 1845
Mr J. L. Edwards,
Dear Sir,
In July last the declaration of Mrs. Esther Maxwell widow of Nathaniel Maxwell of Washington Co. Va. was forwarded to the Pension Office in order to procure a pension for her, as the widow of a revolutionary soldier. She was informed that the evidence in regard to her marriage was insufficient, and other testimony was then procured, and forwarded in Nov r last. I am requested to enquire if the application has been considered, and what decision has been made on it. She is old and in need, and your prompt attention to this matter, will much oblige your friend.
Geo. W. Hopkins.

March 8, 1845.
Release of Esther Maynard
For J. D. Edwards Town of Ansonia New Sept.
By J. H. Hopkins, H. B.

Washington City March 6th 1845
My dear Sir.
I wrote you during the Session which has just expired, about the claim of Mrs Esther Maxwell, widow of Nathaniel Maxwell. The letter here with enclosed, which I found upon my table this evening, reminds me of it, and my impression is that I received an answer from you, and transmitted it to the wrong person. If so, please forward me at Abingdon Va, or to Mayor Jacob Lynch at that place a copy of the letter which you wrote me. If no answer has been sent to me, please have the communication made and inform me of the result.
Very respectfully yours
Geo M Hopkins

Philadelphia April 23. 1845.
Mr B. Mc Lannel,
Sir,
Your favor of Feb. 27. requesting me to make inquiry respecting the marriage of Mrs Esther Maywell of Washington Co. Virginia, to Nathaniel Maywell, by the Rev. Mr Allison, of this city, was duly received, and I have made all the enquiries in the case which promised success. I examined the records and papers of the church to which I have access being all that are under the care of the Senior of the church, and could find no record of any such marriage by Mr Allison, nor indeed any record or memorandum of any kind in the handwriting of Mr Allison. I also examined the books that pertain to the corporation of the church, with as little success. I then made application to the present Treasurer of the church, Mr Jos. B. Lapsly, and he was unable to give me any information. Through him, application was made to Mr W m Davidson, who was for nearly thirty years the Treasurer of the church, and who is probably better acquainted with its concerns and history than any gentleman belonging to the congregation, and he wrote in reply to the request, "that Professor Allison, V.P. of the college of Philadelphia, was only an assistant minister of the late Dr Purvis, who was the Pastor of

the 1 st Pres y church, and I presume took care of the Register of Marriages. The Reverend Mr Allison left two children, one was a Sargeon in the army of the Revolution, the other was married to a Mr Macauland. They are all dead long ago, and I should saith no person now on earth can tell where their papers are. The old gate-house was very intimate with old Bo Ewing and my Father - but I have never heard either of them say whether he had made a will, or left any records. - As to searching among our public offices for marriage records or licenses before the Revolution, it would be a forlorn hope."
Supposing it possible that there might be such a record of a license of marriage in the office of the Secretary of the Ex te State for the Commonwealth, I addressed a line to a friend of mine, and a member of my church, in the Legislature, requesting him to cause search to be made, and he sent me a reply which I enclose for your perusal.
I would add, that I have examined with care the list of marriages kept by Bo Ewing, who was a colleague Pastor with Bo. Alison, and that I found no such record there. - My belief is, that it would not now be practicable to find any such record.
I am very respectfully yours Albert Barnes.

How. A. Johnson.
Sir,
I was requested to send this letter to you for Mr. B. McLean, and if you will have the goodness to send it to him you will oblige me. I received one from him pertaining to the subject referred to, which was forwarded by you.
Respectfully yours
Albert Barnes
State of Pennsylvania } City of Philadelphia } ss
Personally appeared before me W. Heyward Drayton, Commissioner appointed by the Governor of Tennessee to take the acknowledgment or proof of deeds, and to administer an oath or affirmation to any person desirous of making such oath or affirmation in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the within named Albert Barnes, who is personally known to me, and who being duly sworn made oath that the facts contained in the foregoing letter are true to the best of his knowledge and belief.
Sworn before me this 23 rd day of April A. D. 1845 W. Heyward Drayton Commr.
Albert Barnes

Harrisburg March 14. 1845
Rev. Albert Barnes
My dear Sir
I received your letter relative to the marriage Certificate of Mr & Mrs Maxwell, and took it to the office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth where search was made for the license but without success for the officer informed me yesterday afternoon that he could find none of an earlier date than 1778.
Dr Allison lived for some time I believe and died at Burlington and his books may be in the possession of some of his family. -
Please present my respects to Mr Barnes
Very sincerely Yours
J. P. Bayard

Spt 25-44
Cinn
Esther Maxwell 1830.
Mr. J. P. Calhoun
Superintendent of Prisons Washington City

Abingdon N a Sept 18 th 1844. Mr Edwards
Sir
Sometime since the declaration of Esther Maxwell widow of Nathaniel Maxwell was forwarded to you for the purpose of obtaining a pension under the law of Congress July 1836.
Mrs Maxwell is my grandmother who is aged and infirm, and I have understood the gentleman Mr r McDaniel who drew her declaration, took the advantage of her, and entered into an agreement by which she is to give him one half of the pension for obtaining it. I have also I apprehend that should the pension be allowed, that he has directed it to be made payable at Jonesborough Tennessee and the certificate forwarded to him at Greeneville Tennessee.
Should the pension be allowed I on behalf of my grandmother, must request that the certificate pension be made payable at Richmond in this state, and the certificate forwarded to this office.
Should there be any other evidence wanting to obtain the pension if you will ad-

wise me of it I will endeavour to pro- cure it
I remain yours &c. Wallace Maxwell

Nathaniel Maxwell Declaration
24070

Virginia At a court held for Washington county the 27 th day of May 1833.
The declaration of Nathaniel Maxwell was produced in court, and the court certify that John McCauley and William Hickey whose affidavit is annexed to the said declaration are credible witnesses. — The foregoing is a true copy from the record. In
Testimony whereof, I David Campbell clerk of said court have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said court this 7 th day of June in the year of our Lord 1833 and in the 57 th year of Commonwealth.
David Campbell
Virginia
At a court held for Washington county, the 28 th day of August 1833.
The declaration made by the venerable Nathaniel Maxwell of this county, on the 28 th day of February last, in order to obtain a pension was again produced in court — and the Court do hereby unanimously declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, (the said Nathaniel being too aged and infirm to attend court to answer the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department) that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier as he states and served the time he states. In Testimony whereof I David
Campbell clerk of the court of the said county, have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed the seal of the said county, this 28 th day of August 1833 in the 58 th year of the Commonwealth.
David Campbell

Washington County Va
I William Hickay of said County do certify that I removed to this County in the Year 1787 and that I found Mark Maxwell Did then living on the Plantation on which he died within two miles of the place where I now live, and have lived, for the last 47 years -
I have been familiarly acquainted with Mr and Mrs Maxwell since the year 87, and from information obtained from them, and from the circumstances of their having six or seven children when I first knew them, I have no doubt but that they were lawfully married in Pennsylvania before or during the Revolutionary War, more especially as their character conduct during a long life has been such as to place their character for veracity above suspicion. and from the circumstance of having been acquainted with different individuals who knew them in Pennsylvania, who uniformly gave them the same kind of character which they sustained in this Country
William Hickay
J. J. King a Justice of Peace for said County do certify that Wm Hickay subscribed and sworn to the above before me this 21 st day of Octr 1844
J. King J.P.

Virginia to wit:
At a court held for Washington County the 28 th day of October 1844.
The depositions of David King and William Hickay taken in support of the claim of Esther Maxwell widow of Nathaniel Maxwell deceased to a pension taken before Jonathan King Esq d a justice of the peace of this county, were produced in court, and the court doth approve of the acts of the said Jonathan King in relation thereto, and doth certify that the affiants David King and William Hickay are credible persons. — I Jacob Lynch Clerk of the court of the said county, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy from the records of the court of the said county, and I do further certify that Jonathan King is a justice of the peace in and for said county, duly commissioned and qualified, and that the signatures of the said Jonathan King to the foregoing affidavits of David King and William Hickay, are genuine.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said county, this 6 th day of November in the year 1844.
Jacob Lynch Cl k

Washington County V o
I David King of Sullivan County Tennessee, do certify that I am a native of Pennsylvania, that I removed from there in the year 1780 to the lower end of this County in 1783 I first saw M ck Maxwell D r , who was the Husband of Mrs Esther Maxwell - my Father had been raised in Chester County Pennsylvania, and recognized in Mr. Maxwell an old County man, who said he had just emigrated to this Country, and was then in search of Land to purchase - In 1787 I removed to the neighborhood in which Mr. Maxwell had purchased land, and in 1792 I settled in the State of Tennessee near the Virginia line, and within 1 Mile of Mr Maxwell's residence, and we continued thus to live as Neighbors till Mr Maxwell's death
I am intimately acquainted with Mrs Esther Maxwell and have no doubt but that she was the lawful Wife of M ck Maxwell D r , and that she was married to him in Pennsylvania at the time stated by her in her declaration, from the circumstances of their bringing with them to this Country a considerable family, and from the character that Mr. & Mrs. Maxwell has borne through life, as people of truth, and consistent members of the Presbyterian Church, and from the fact that I have seen in their possession, a Certificate, stating that they were members in good standing in the church which they left in Pennsylvania
David King
Sworn to and subscribed before me I King a Justice of Peace for sd County this 21 st day of Febr. 1844
I King J.P.