Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 6734, for James Mc Ilhany, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
McIlhany James. Margaret.
P. 6734
CONTENTS

June 16 46
Purdue Store 3 June 15
va
James L. Edwards Esq. Comm ee of Pensions Washington

Purcell's Store (P.O.) London Co. No. 12 th June 1846
Sir
I have rec d your favor under date of the 9 th Ins: and take occasion to say in reply, that under your decision of the claim in question, the benefit of the act of 1836 as that of 1838 cannot accrue to any mother or her children, as you decided on the 18 th of March 1837, as the widow of Capt as McIlhany — There is something so strange & anomalous in all this, that I know not how to comprehend it! She was married in 1778 to Capt ch & died in 1837 (he having died the 18 th Sept r 1804) & yet widows, who married more than 10 years after the Revolution are entitled to half pay from the 4 th March 1836, one year & 4 days after her death! — Is there no widow, no alteration in this case? — are not her children (three) at least entitled (the facts being clearly established) to the half pay of a Captain for that year & 7 days? — If not, then I shall regret that I have given you any trouble, nor shall I do so in future, either to yourself or any one else. I am very Resp d James McIlhany

Executive Department Richmond March 14 th 1834
The heirs of James McIlhane are allowed Land bounty for his services as a Captain on the Continental Line for three years if not heretofore drawn. The Register will issue a warrant accordingly.
Test
John Floyd
Jno. B. Richardson
7770 — On the twenty fourth day of May 1834 a warrant No 7770 for 400 acres issued to James McIlhane son of James McIlhane deceased, Nancy White & Mary Frye daughters of said James deceased Ann Eliza both Washington, Mary C White & Rosanna Washington the three children of A Washington who was A McIlhane a daughter of the said James deceased. Taliaferro McIlhane son of John who was a son of said James deceased, Margaret Ann Kilgor, Francis J Stribling, Erasmus Mc Stribling & Cecilia Mc Stribling the four

Children of Cecilia who was a daughter of the said James deceased & James M c Gilgor & John M c Gilgor the two children of Louisa who was a daugh- ter of the said James M c Pherson deceased.
The foregoing is a true Copy from the Records of the Land Office of Virginia.
Test
Witness R. L. & G. L. H. 11 Aug 1836

Marriage 21 Dec 1718
Johnathan to John from M rs H. H.

M c Whaney to copy of Bell Bank Gum Wood

Loudoun Set
Witness all men by these presents that we James M c Ilhaney and Chas s Prinnz are held and firmly bound unto the Commonwealth of Virginia in the full and just sum of fifty pounds current money to which payment well and truly to be made to the said Commonwealth we bind ourselves and each of us our heirs executors & administrators jointly and severally firmly by these presents sealed with our seals and dated this 21 st day of December 1778. The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas there is a marriage shortly to be solemnized between the above bound James M c Ilhaney and Margaret Williams Widow, both of Shellburne Parish. Now if there be no lawful cause to obstruct the said marriage then the above obligation to be void else to remain in full force and virtue Attest in the presence of
James M c Ilhaney (seal) Chas s Prinnz (seal)
Copy Siste Prinnz M c
Virginia Loudoun County Set.
Richard Prinnz clerk of the County Court of Loudoun in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that the foregoing is truly transcribed from the Original filed in my Office
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Affixed the seal of the said County Court this 10 th day of August in the Year 1836 and 61 st Year of the Commonwealth
Prinnz clerk

London County to wit
The affidavit of Chas G Estbridge aged forty six years This affiant says that he has seen the family Bible of Mr Margaret McWhaney in which is contained the following entry " James McWhaney & Margaret Williams were married Dec 28 th 1778 that said Entry made or transcribed apparently about twenty years ago in the hand writing of Sarah Larrove well known to affiant and to many persons, and affiant says that said Larrove departed this life about four or five years ago
Chas G Estbridge
London County to wit
This day Chas G Estbridge personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace for said County and made oath that the above affidavit contains the truth to the best of his knowledge and belief. I further certify that said Charles G Estbridge is a man of truth and respectability Given under my hand this 26 th day of September 1836
Henry J. Harrison
Witness London County to wit
I Charles Prins Clerk of the Court of London County certify that Henry J Harrison is a Magistrate as above and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his, is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office and subscribed my Name this 26 th day of September 1836 and in the 61 st year of the Commonwealth
C. Prins Clerk of the Court of London County

18. Margaret McIlhany widow of James McIlhany re
Maria Dreyfus 1778 Not entitled under the act 4 July 1831 on list Va Cont. bac. full pay. Certf te for $16.19.00
Resigned June 18. 1778
Husband died 1804 Mother died March 1837
James McIlhany Pursell's store Loudoun Va

State of Virginia 33:
On this 20 th day of July 1836 personally appeared before the undersigned, a justice of the peace in the county of Loudoun and State aforesaid, Margaret M c Shaney, a resident of said county and State, aged seventy five years, who being first duly qualified according to law, doth, on her solemn affirmation, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of congress passed July the 4 th 1836, that she is the widow of James M c Shaney who was a captain in the Virginia line of the continental army, (see records at Richmond and in the war department) She further declares that she was married to the said James M c Shaney, between the 25 th and 31 st of December 1775 and that her husband the aforesaid James M c Shaney died on the 16 th day of September 1804, and that she has remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed; that the said James M c Shaney left at the period of his death five children under the age of sixteen years, to wit: Mary, Cecilia, James, Louisa and Mortimer M c Shaney
Margaret M c Shaney
I affirm to & subscribed before me, a justice as aforesaid, and I further certify, that from the age and infirmity of Mrs Margaret M c Shaney, she could scarcely, if possible, get to court; & I further certify that she is a woman of respectability of character. Given under my hand the day & year first above written.
W m Glendening

Virginia Loudoun County, to wit
I Charles Binns Clerk of the Court of Loudoun County certify that W m Glendening is a Magistrate as within stated and that his signature purporting to be his is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office, and subscribed my name
This 22 nd day of July, 1836
C. Binns Clerk of the Court of Loudoun County

State of Virginia 55:
This 15 day of July 1836
Mrs Hannah Parker, a resident of the county of Loudoun and State aforesaid, aged seventy six years nearly, personally appeared before me, a justice of the peace in and for the county and state aforesaid and made solemn affirmation, that James W was  Phang a Captain in the Virginia Line of the Continental Army, was her brother; that her said brother was married to Margaret Williams, about the 1 st of January 1779; that although she, affiant, does not know the length of the term of service, for which her said brother engaged, yet she can state with confidence, that after his said marriage, he gave up his commission, the period of his service having been upwards of three years, perhaps from three to five months; that her said brother was never married but once; that he left at the time of his death five children under sixteen years of age; and that his widow has remained unmarried to the present day. Hannah Parker
Affirmed to, and subscribed before the undersigned a justice of the peace as aforesaid; & I certify that the said Hannah Parker is a woman of respectable character and to be depended on.
Wm Clendenning J.P.

Virginia Loudoun County to wit
I Charles Penns Clerk of the Court of Loudoun County certify that 10 th Glendining is a Magistrate as above stated and that the within signature purporting to be his is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office & subscribed my name this 26 th day of July in the year 1836
C Penns Clerk of the Court of Loudoun County

Acts of July 17, 1862, and March 6, 1873.
REJECTED
6384.
P. O.
Margaret McElvane
Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18 .
Discharged: _____, 18 .
Application filed: _____, 18 .
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18 .

Marg t M c Ilhany wid of James
July 4. 1836
Sit. to Ja s M c Ilhany Oct. 8. '36 " Same June 9. '46 " Same " 25. "
6734.

This is to Certify, That it appears from a List in this Office of such Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia Continental Line, during the Revolutionary War, as settled their Accounts, and received Certificates for the balance of their Full Pay, according to an Act of Assembly, passed the November Session, 1781, that a Certificate issued on the 30th day of August 1783 , in the name of
James M c Ilhane as Capt of Infantry for £115. 19. 10, which Certificate appears to have been delivered to himself
and was given for services prior to the 1st January, 1782.
Holden pays as Lieut from 1st Jan y 77 to 21st Dec r and as Capt from 21st Dec r 77 to 18th June 1778
{ No Seal of Office. }
Given under my hand at the Auditor's Office, Richmond, this
11th day of August 1836.
A.M. Morton acting AUDITOR.

M. Phang Va Let 15 Aug '36
Mr J.

148 FREE
Edwards Esq Pension Office War Department Washington City.

Auditor's Office
Richmond 11 th Augt. 1836.
Sir,
You will receive herewith the evidence afforded by this office in relation to the services of James M c Ilhany requested by Gov t of the 8 th inst.
Respectfully
I am to
A. W. Morton acting auditor

v Margaret M c Shaney p o wid. of James M c Shaney of the same June 18. '78 Married Dec. '78
proof for Geo M c Shaney V a
Aug 13.
not 4 July 1836

Y o L. Edwards esq
Pension Office
Washington City

Additional Affidavit of Mrs Hannah Parker, aged security sec;—This Affiant, having been a statement from the Creditors Office, Richmond, Va. representing that her brother James M c Shane had served from the 1 st of Jan y 1777 to the 18 th June 1778; says, that whilst this is doubtless true, as far as it goes, leaves a wholly erroneous impression as to the actual period, which he served, and this both as regards the beginning and termination of his military service. It omits the whole of the year 1776 (To say nothing of a tour of duty in the fall of 1775 at and in the neighbourhood of Norfolk) as also the residue of the year 1778— This Affiant would not assert positively that her said brother did not resign a very short time previous to his marriage, but her clear and decided impression is, that he left the service after his marriage, as Affiant doubts not in consequence of his having married;— Affiant believes that he would have remained longer in the Service but for this event; Affiant believes very firmly that he belonged to the Army, when he married; but she again repeats that he was never after his marriage in actual service .
Hannah Parker

Loudoun County ss:
Hannah Parker, whose signature is affixed to the within affidavit, personally appeared before me a justice of the peace for said County and made Solemn affirmation, that it contains the truth to the best of her knowledge and belief — Given under my hand this 16 day of September 1836
Virginia Loudoun County ss.
De Charles Brins clerk of the Court of Loudoun County, Certify that William Glendening is a Magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine —
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office, and subscribed my name this 26 th day of September in the year 1836
Brins clerk of the Court of Loudoun County

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Pueblo Stone First trip March 21. 1846. Adatto case May 11th & 12th
Miss L. Thomas Esq Mount Vernon Washington

Pursell's store Louisa Co. Va. 20 th March 1846
Sir
Having just rec d from Richmond copies of certain evidence printed to the Exec- utive in 1834 in regard to a claim for Bount- y lands, & thinking that it was desirable to lay the same before you in addition to that fur- nished several years since in connection with the claim of Mary T. McIlhany, widow of Capt. Jas McIlhany for the benefit of the act of 4 th July 1836, be pleased to give it your consideration as soon convenient. I have ever thought the decision in my mother's case rather hard, but I am aware, that acting quasi judicially you are necessarily narrowed down some- what. Comments, explanatory or argumenta- tive, would be out of place before you, as you are so familiar with the matter, as I am with the Alphabet — but yet I feel so strongly convinced that this comes within the act of '36 & having regard to the whole design of the pension laws, being founded in a benevolent & lofty policy, that I do not see how this case can be justly overlooked. But it is not my plan to offer remarks, but as far as practicable at this distance of time to present testimony —
I am very Respectfully your obedt servt Jas McIlhany
L. Z. Edwards 905

of
Edwards Esq Commr of Pensions Washington
Wm Lloyd
Sept 29 1846 Wm Lloyd

Pine Creek Station Va October 1 st 1865
at Three
Oct 3
add. evi.
va
4 July 36
James L. Edwards Esq Committee of Pensions Washington

Parrott Store P. Office 29 th Sept. 1836 James L. Edwards Esq.
Sir
Enclosed I send you a further dis- cussion of Mrs. Sarah Parker and also of Mr. E. G. Schridge — the latter is only important as determining the day on which Mrs. Margaret Schridge was married — The appointment of my father was an original one — The 5 th Regt. of Virginia Cont. Line was one of six regiments, au- thorized to be raised by act of Assembly of the 1 st of Dec r 1775 — see Henning's Statutes at Large Vol. — I for, at the number of the Volume — the Permit me to call your attention to one or two circumstances connected with this subject. It was very generally the custom with the Virginia officers to serve three years or longer — Now there can be no doubt I presume, as to the time Capt. W d Schridge entered the service, which was the 1 st of Jan y . 1776 — and it is a somewhat remarkable circumstance, that his term of service, if he really served three years, that his term expired on the 1 st of Jan y 1779 — only three days after his marriage — What weight you may be disposed to give to Mrs. Parker's evidence, it is not for me to infer — but at any rate, I wish you to have the goodness to file the enclosed with the other evidence, as it may be important to preserve it — With my apologies for these remarks, I am Sir very respectfully your ob d servt James L. Edwards

Major Wm B Banner Efficient

Returned as Secret in Capt. Pennycuick's case heavy - Secret 1/328
Resig. & H. June 1778 Del d Rose Co. 100 Audubon Co. 5 th G-127

Fairfax County Sep. 24. 1799
I do hereby certify that Andrew Russell was a Captain in the 5 th Regiment of Cont t Troops commanded by Col. Charles Scott & that I was appointed his Lieut. the 1 st day of Jan y .
William Lane Jun r
Loudon County - Virginia November. 11. 1899
I do hereby certify that Andrew Russell formerly of this county - now Deceased - was in or about the first of Jan y 1876 - appointed a Captain in the Continental Army - and served as such in the 5 th Regiment of Virginia Troops - until his Death - and his first
Lieutenant
James M. Shary

The Affidavit of William Butler Harrison, late an officer in the Revolutionary Army on continental establishment (Leigh's Legion). This Affiant was well acquainted with the late General Charles Lee, my direct ancestor, after the Revolutionary war in the County of Loudoun, State of Virginia, down to the period of his death in 1804. He was a man of unquestionable truth and integrity and known and considered as such throughout said County. Affiant married a sister of Major Andrew Russell just after just after the close of the war, that in order to procure compensation for said Russell, a Revolutionary service (who died during the war and without children) took the certificates of James McIlroy and William Lane, Subalterns under Capt. Russell, his brother in law, which said certificates are dated as follows: Said McIlroy's on the 11 th November 1799 and said Lane's on the 24 th September 1799 and which occurred prior to the declaration. Affiant was not acquainted with either Russell, or McIlroy, or Lane during the Revolution; He remembers to have seen Capt. (afterwards Major) Russell in the Northern army in the vicinity of West Point, New York, 1778 but had no acquaintance with him. Affiant does not know how long said McIlroy served. The certificates, which are in his hand writing of Affiant, were respectively written by said McIlroy and Lane at Affiant's request, and as Affiant believes in his presence - Affiant is well acquainted with the hand

writing, both of said Mr. years Ithany and said Lane said Mr. Ithany was for many magistrates of said county till his death, and filled his office most respectably. W. true &c.
W. Ithany
and I know in decided an in  in was as
Virginia Loudoun Co.
Personally appeared before me a justice of the peace for said county, William B. Harrison and made oath that the above statement is true to the best of his knowledge and belief, having first subscribed the same given under my hand this 11 th Feb. 1835
W. Bayly
Virginia Loudoun County Court
I Charles Bruns Clerk of the Court of Loudoun County certify that W. Bayly is a magistrate as above and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine
In testimony Whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office and subscribed my name this 14 th day of August in the year 1836
C. Bruns Clerk of the Court of Loudoun County

The affidavit of James Copeland of the County of Loudoun and Commonwealth of Virginia, a soldier of the revolutionary war. This affiant states that he was well acquainted with James McIlhaney late a Capt. in the Continental army. That he McIlhaney went at an early period into the army, possibly as early as 1775 certainly not later than 1776 that said McIlhaney enlisted his brother John Copeland, who was several years older than affiant. Affiant joined the Army at Valley Forge in the Spring of 1778 a few weeks before the battle of Monmouth. Said McIlhaney was not with the army under Washington during the Campaign of 1778. Whether he was elsewhere in the service or had left it this affiant does not know or recollect. Affiant was born on the day of August 1759 and was eighteen years old when he joined the army. His brother John Copeland was, he is inclined to think, enlisted in March 1775 and certainly not later than the spring of 1776, because he, affiant, well recollects that this occurrence took place early in the war.
James Copeland
Loudoun County Virginia, to wit:
James Copeland personally appeared before me Timothy Taylor Jur. a justice of the peace for the County aforesaid and made oath that the above statement is true to the best of his knowledge and belief. He subscribed the same in my presence and is a respectable Farmer and a competent witness. As witness my hand this 7 th day of February 1832.
Timothy Taylor Jur.
We certify that James Copeland whose affidavit is on the opposite page is a respectable man and a competent and credible witness.
John Janney
Lewis Beard
John M. Harrison
The affidavit of Richard Copeland, aged seventy years, a citizen of Loudoun County Virginia. This affiant says that he has resided in this County since the age of seven years, that he was well acquainted with James McIlhaney late an officer in the Continental army, that he was quite young at the commencement of hostilities between England and America, that he did not see said McIlhaney set off or return into or from the service, but he well recollects the fact that his brother John Copeland was enlisted by said McIlhaney at the beginning of the war, his brother was about twenty three or four years of age at the time, he thinks. His tombstone at Hettorton meeting house will show. Affiant well recollects

recollects said M c Ilhaney's regimental coat, it was red, he also frequently wore a blue coat turned up with red. Affiant cannot say how long he was in the service.
Richard Copeland
Loudon County Virginia, to wit:
Richard Copeland personally appeared before me Timothy Taylor Jr. a justice of the peace for the County aforesaid and made solemn affirmation that the above statement is true to the best of his knowledge and belief - he subscribed the same in my presence. He is a respectable farmer and a competent credible witness. As witness my hand this 18 th day of February 1831.
Timothy Taylor Jun.
We certify that Richard Copeland the above named affiant is a respectable man and a competent and credible witness.
John Janney Lewis Beard John M. Harrison
The affidavit of James Best aged ninety two years a citizen of the County of Loudon and state of Virginia. This affiant says that Arthur M c Daniel lived as a tenant on his place, that the said M c Daniel was in the service at the time Independence was declared at Williamsburg. Affiant further states that he was well acquainted with James M c Ilhaney late an officer in the Continental Army, that the said M c Ilhaney went into the service previous to the said M c Daniel, but how long the said M c Ilhaney was in the service he does not know.
Loudon County Virginia, to wit:
James Best personally appeared before me Timothy Taylor Jun. a justice of the peace for the said County and made solemn affirmation that the above statement is true to the best of his knowledge and belief. In consequence of inability he did not subscribe the same. He is a respectable farmer a feeble old man, but his mind appeared to be very clear upon the subject of the revolutionary war. As witness my hand this 18 th day of February 1831.
Timothy Taylor Jun.
We certify that James Best the above named affiant is a respectable man and a competent and credible witness.
John Janney Lewis Beard John M. Harrison
2/18/31

The Affidavit of James Roach, aged 82 years, a citizen of Loudoun County Virginia. This affiant was well acquainted with James M c Ilhaney late an officer in the Continental Army. This affiant has frequently heard said M c Ilhaney served three years in said army, but knows nothing of the time he entered the service or left it.
James Roach
Loudoun County S.C.
James Roach personally appeared before me William Clendenning a justice of the peace for said County, and made solemn affirmation that the above declaration is true to the best of his knowledge and belief. The said James Roach subscribed the same in my presence and is a respectable man. Given under my hand this 20 th day of Feb. 1834.
Wm Clendenning
The affidavit of Mrs Hannah Parker aged seventy four years, of Loudoun County Virginia - This affiant is the sister of James M c Ilhaney late a Capt in the Continental Army. She is perfectly assured that her brother was in service as an officer as early as the summer of 1775, certainly in the fall of that year at Norfolk in this state before it was burnt by Dunmore. Afterwards he served at the north. He went to the north in the spring of the following year 1776 - Affiant's belief is that her brother was throughout the whole period of his service in the regular or Continental Army. Affiant well recollects that her brother was at home in June 1778 - When he remained a short time and returned to the Army - He continued with the Army or in actual service till late in the fall of 1778 when he came home and very soon married, to wit: in the winter of 1778-9 - He never after his marriage was in service - Affiant presumes that he resigned. She is certain that he left the Army in consequence of marrying - Affiant is confident that her brother was more than three years continuously in the Army of the Revolution as an officer. - He was first lieutenant she well recollects under Capt Andrew Russell and William Lane of Fairfax was second Lieutenant. Affiant does not know to what Regiment her brother belonged, or who was his Colonel. He was at the battle of Brandywine - and affiant thinks also at Germantown - And further this affiant knows nothing material.
Hannah Parker

London County No.
Hannah Parker personally appeared before me William Clendenning a Justice of the peace for said County and made solemn affirmation that the within declaration is true to the best of her knowledge and belief. She the said Hannah Parker subscribed the same in my presence, and is a respectable woman. Given under my hand this 20 th day of Feb. 1831.
Wm. Clendenning
We certify that Mrs. Hannah Parker the above named affiant is a respectable lady and a competent and credible witness.
John Ganne
Lewis Beard
John M. Harrison
This is to certify that it appears from a List of such Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia Continental Line, during the Revolutionary War, as settled their accounts, and received certificates for the balance of their full pay, according to an act of Assembly, passed the November session 1781, that a certificate issued on the 30 th day of August 1783, in the name of James M c Alhaney as Capt. of Infantry for £116. 19. 10, which certificate appears to have been delivered to himself, and was given for services prior to the 1 st January 1782. To wit: Pay as Lieut. from 1 st Jan y '77 to 21 st Dec r following - And as Capt. from 21 Dec r '77 to 18 June 1778.
Given under my hand at the Auditor's Office, Richmond, this 11 th day of February 1831
{ no seal } { office }
J. E. Heath, Auditor
Executive Department Richmond V a March 16. 1826.
I hereby certify that the foregoing are true copies of papers on file in this department.
Wm. Richardson Secy Com ee

Affidavit of James Copeland, a revolutionary soldier, and pensioner of the United States, aged seventy seven years; this affiant being first sworn, states, that he was well acquainted with the late James W. Ilhany, who was an officer of the Revolutionary army, that he knows well, that the said W. Ilhany entered the service early in the contest, as early as the beginning of the year -76. for in the spring of that year, he enlisted officers brother John Copeland; - how long said W. Ilhany served, this affiant knows not, but he is confident as to the above facts. James Copeland
London County ss:
James Copeland, personally appeared before me, a justice of the peace for said county and subscribed and made oath to the facts set forth in the foregoing affidavit - Given under my hand this 3 d day of Aug. 1836. Wm Glendining And I further certify that said Copeland is a respectable man & worthy of belief. Wm Glendining

Virginia Loudoun County To wit
I Charles Burns clerk of the court of Loudoun county, certify that William Clendenning is a magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his, is genuine.
In Testimony whereof, I have here- unto affixed my seal of office, and subscribed my name this 4 th day of August in the Year 1836
Charles Burns clerk of the court of Loudoun Co. Va.