Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 41,821, for John Mc Quown, Virginia

SERVICE
McDow, John
NUMBER
8,41821
CONTENTS

10. 938 Ohio R
John M c Quown
Licking County in the state of Ohio who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Mercer of the Virginia line, for the term of Two Years
scribed on the Roll of Ohio at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 1 st of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 st of May 1819 and sent to Amos H. Coffee Esq. Newark Licking Co. Ohio
  Arrears to 4th of Mar. 1819.  84.49    Semi-ann. all ce ending 4 Sep. 1819.  48.00    10 Mo: \frac{13}{50} \frac{4}{31}  $132.49  
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Coat
4 Sep 1819
Letter to Albert Galloway June 20 th 1817
Date of death recd at 85.
He was not killed until 1801, at the battle of Tippecanoe, being then in the service of the U.S. Army.

State of Ohio } ss Pikene County } ss
John M'Quown of said County
The State of Ohio Picking County ss.
I Amos H. Gaffee Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County aforesaid do hereby certify that William Wilson esq before whom the above attached Certificate & deposition was made in the presence of the President Judge of this court aforesaid to whose action such full faith and credit are due and that the signature thereto is the proper hand writing of the said William Wilson President Judge as aforesaid.
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of office at New Ark this 11 th day September 1878.
A. H. Gaffee Clerk
thence to Williamsburgh, from

State of Ohio } ss Pikene County } ss
John McQuown of said County
being duly sworn doth declare & say, that he served in the war of the revolution on the continental establishment for the term of two years as a private Soldier, - Deponent saith, he enlisted in Fauquier county in the State of Virginia in Captain John Shelton's company in the third of the Virginia line Virginia Regiment, which Regiment was commanded by Col. Mercer, after Col. Mercer was pro- -moted to be a Brigadier General the Regiment came under the command of Col. Weedon, the deponent was en- -listed on the 25 th day of February 1776. The deponent saith that on or about May following, he marched with his company from Fauquier Court House to Alexandria - from thence to Williamsburgh, from

I William Wilson President of the Courts of Common pleas for the fourth circuit of the State of Ohio do hereby certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that John M c Quown whose name is subscribed to the foregoing affidavit (and which affidavit was sworn to and subscribed before me) did serve in the war of the Revolution as is stated and set forth in his said affidavit v t the common enemy - And which affidavit I herewith transmit to the Hon ble the Secretary of the war department agreeably to the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled an act "To provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war" for the pension of having the said M c Quown placed on the pension list of the United States - Given under my hand this 18 th day of April A.D. 1818.
William Wilson
And I further certify that it has been made appear to my satisfaction that the said John M c Quown is in reduced circumstances in life and needs the assistance of his country for support; Given under my hand V o .
William Wilson

thence to a place then called Cherry Point on the Potomack, from thence up again to Alexandria, from thence after staying a few days, to Harlem Heights in the state of New York from thence to New Brunswick in New Jersey where Deponent was taken sick and went to the Hospital in Philadelphia, after his recovery Deponent joined his company at Middlebrook in New Jersey, from thence Deponent went with the army northward towards King's Ferry or Albany, while on this March information arrived that the enemy had gone round to the head of Elk, Deponent Marched across the country to the head of Elk & was afterwards in the battle of Brandywine & Germantown, & afterwards Deponent went into winter quarters, with the army at Valley Forge where Deponent remained until the 25 th of Feby 1778. where

he together with what few of his company that remained received a permit to go home, at Valley Forge Deponent did not receive a dis- charge, but that he understood that it was given to Captain Reubin Briscoe belonging to the said Regiment of who conducted the remains of the company from Valley Forge to Frederick Town where he gave Deponent a written discharge - which discharge Deponent has lost, Deponent further saith that after Col. Weedon was pro- =moted, the Regiment to which he be- =longed was commanded by Col. Thomas Marshall, who continued Col. of said Regiment when the Deponent left the Service, Deponent further saith that he is now lame and Infirm and By reason of his reduced circumstances in life he is in need of assistance from his country for support & further he saith not
Sworn & Subscribed before me this 18 th Day of April A D 1818
John M c Lauren
Sworn to and subscribed before me the subseribed president of the court of common pleas for the fourth circuit of the state of Ohio the day and year above written William Wetmore

R. Galloway
June 2. 47
Dear Sir,

Sir
40 P. S. June 2 d '87
In reply to the enquiry of yours of 5 th inst you are informed that if John McQuown late pensioner under act of 1878 left no widow, the laws do not provide for its revival - Children are not beneficiaries of the pension laws in their own right altho under certain circumstances they may become recipients of an arrear of pension due to a deceased parent at his or her death
Albert Galloway Esq Xenia Ohio

John M c Quown. New Ark. Licking County. Ohio.
10.930
Sept 10/19.
Con
The state of Ohio ss. Mary Annely B. On this first day of October 1830. Personal appearance

The State of Ohio Serling County ss. On this 27 th day of October 1820. personally appeared in open court of Common Pleas & Record in Serling for the County of Serling , being a court of Record proceedings, according to the course of the common Law with Jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount and keeping a record of its proceedings; (M c ) John Quown aged seventy years, resident in Serling County aforesaid, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the provision, made by the acts of Congress of the 18 th of March 1818. and 1 st of May 1820. That he served in the revolutionary war in the Company commanded by Captain J. Shallow & Captain J. Blackwell in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Thomas Marshals in the line of Virginia, and has obtained a pension under the act of the 18 th of March 1818. his certificate being numbered. And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818. and that I have not since that time, by gift sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof, with intent thereby to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war" passed on the 18 th day of March 1818. and that I have not nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities contracts or Debts due to me

nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
John M c Quown
Schedule of Property.-
I have been used necessary clothing & bedding
   1 old Sparre horse $15.00   1 Cow and Calf 13.50   1 yearling Calf 4.00   8 head of sheep 16.00   6 hogs and 5 Shoats 10.50   6 Poultry plates & dish 2.00   6 earthen dishes 1.00   7 old Knives & forks 12 c   2 10 Gallon Kettles 5.00   1 small antech oven 1.00   6 Tea cups & saucers 37 c   1 Coffee Pot 12 c   1 Tin Bucket 50   5 old chairs 7.12 c   1 old Table 2.00   5 Iron Spoons 37 c   1 old chest 30   5 earthen Crockery 1.00   1 Trammel 1.00   1 pr Tongs 50   1 Frying Pan 37 c   2 ploughs 7.00   2 axes 1.50   2 pr old Horse gear 2.00   1 old wheel 1.00   1 Chain 37 c   $87.67 c  
I have the following debts due to me and recoverable

viz - One debt of about . . . . $ 2.00 One other debt of about . . . . 2.00 $ 4.00
I am indebted in the sum of about $3.00
I am by profession a farmer, but by reason of age and infirmity am unable to pursue that occupation: - I have no family residing with me except my wife Mary age 64 yrs and a Grand Child named Solomon M c Quown age 12 yrs. - Signed! John M c Quown
Known to me and subscribed in open Court the day and year first within mentioned.
Allen, A. H. B. C. affix blk.
The State of Ohio Licking County ss I, Amos H. B. C. affix Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County aforesaid, do certify that the foregoing Oath and Schedule then to me known, are truly copied from the records of the said Court! And I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is Eighty seven dollars and sixty seven and one half cts. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court this 1 st day of November 1820. A. H. B. C. affix blk.

July 14, 1933
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John McQuown-S. 41821 BA--J/AWT
Mr. Richard S. Bennett c/o Sons of the American Revolution 30 N. LaSalle Street, R. 1325 Chicago, Illinois
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your request for the record of John McQuown, a soldier of the War of the Revolution from Virginia.
The data furnished herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 41821, based upon the Revolutionary War service of John McQuown. This is the record of the only John McQuown that is found on file in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
The date and place of his birth are not stated, nor are the names of his parents given.
John McQuown enlisted in Fauquier County, Virginia, February 25, 1776 and served as a private under Captain Shelton and in Captain John Blackwell's company in the Third Virginia regiment, commanded by Colonels Mercer, Weedon and Thomas Marshall; he was in the battles of Brandywine, Germantown, and in winter quarters at Valley Forge, and was discharged February 25, 1778.
John McQuown was allowed pension on his application executed April 18, 1818, at which time he was living in Licking County, Ohio.
In 1820 he was still living in Licking County, and then stated that he was seventy years of age, and referred to his wife, Mary, aged sixty-four years and to

a grandchild, Solomon McQuown aged twelve years.
The soldier, John McQuown, died in March, 1828 leaving no widow; children survived him. No names of children given, and there are no further data in this claim relative to family. further data in files
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

H 1821
INVALID.
Rev
File No. H 1821
John W. Luoma Rev Rev Rev
Act: 15 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 8 , Page 820
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1926 Feb 10. H. & H. James v. McCloud for mrs. Wm. Mc. Newspaper July 14. H. & H. v. Richard S. Bennett and

McQuown, John M. McQuown Licking County, Ohio. Defendant
Private Col. Mercer Regiment Virginia Line 1776 — 2 years
18. April, 1818.
found on the rolls under the name of John McQuown.
William Wilson, judge.
Amos H. Caffee, agt. Newark, Licking Co: Ohio.

Xenia Ohio 21 st May '47
Since the answer of your office to my letter of 5 th Ap l . last, I have been awaiting additional information in regard to the subject of it, I am only just now furnished therewith
I was altogether mistaken in the way of spelling the name of the pensioner — instead of M c Gowan, I find that his name is John M c Quown (Quown) — that he was placed on the Pension list of the Ohio Agency at $96 per annum under the law of 1818 & continued in the receipt thereof until the time of his death in 1828 — The Messrs Caffee (Mr. M c Caffee's brother) of Newark Licking County Ohio drew his pay for him until his death.
Having now the name as it is spelled (M c Quown) will no doubt enable your dept at once to make the proper examination & reply to my first letter on the subject. I hope it may be done as soon as possible.
Reply Yrs
G. W. Camp
Acting Com d of Pensions (Washington D.C.)
Albert Galloway

Rev. Mr. Green Johns Wk. 18.
PAID 10
J. L. Edwards Esq Court of Pensions Washington City D.C.
Recd. Aug 14 th 53
Am d Apr 15. 47

Xenia Ohio 5 th Apr. 1847
J. L. Edwards Esq Com r of Pensions Sir I am requested to inquire of your department whether the pension enjoyed by John Mc Gowan a Revolutionary pensioner of Licking County Ohio who died in said County in March 1828, inures to the benefit of his surviving children, his wife being dead - if so, respectfully solicit such forms & instructions as may be requisite. The amount of pension per annum was $96. Of John Mc Gowan's children are entitled to it; will they not be en- titled to the $96. per annum since March 1828 the time of the pensioner's death - if not for that period, then, for what length of time are they entitled to it; if at all. Be good enough to reply to this as soon as possible - address me at this place Very resp ly yr obt serv t
Albert Galloway

COMMITTEE ON NEW YEAR CARDS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WASHINGTON D. C.

   REPUBLICANS  THOMAS S. BUTLER, PA. CHAIRMAN FRED A. BRITTEN, ILL. GEORGE P. DARROW, PA. A. E. B. STEPHENS, OHIO CLARK BURDICK, R. I. FRANCIS F. PATTERSON, JR., N. J. PHIL. D. SWING, CALIF. A. PIATT ANDREW, MASS. JOHN F. MILLER, WASH. ROY O. WOODRUFF, MICH. JAMES M. MAGEE, PA.    DEMOCRATS  CARL VINSON, GA. JAMES V. McCLINTIC, OKLA. HERBERT J. DRAKE, FLA. PATRICK HENRY DREWRY, VA. MORGAN G. SANDERS, TEX. JOHN F. QUAYLE, N. Y. J. ALFRED TAYLOR, W. VA. STEPHEN W. GAMBRILL, MD.   
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES U. S.
COMMITTEE ON NAVAL AFFAIRS
WASHINGTON, D. C.
February 9, 1926.
Hon. Winfield Scott, Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Commissioner:
I am enclosing herewith a communication from Mrs. William M. Francis, Elk City, Oklahoma, which is self-explanatory.
I first took this matter up with the War Department, and am today advised that this name cannot be found on the rolls on file of soldiers in service during the period of the Revolutionary War. However, they state that this information may be obtained from your Bureau. I will, therefore, appreciate it very much if you will kindly advised me regarding this case.
Thanking you for any trouble you may go to in this connection, and asking that the enclosed letter be returned for my files, I am
Very respectfully,
1 Enc.

Chicago, ill., June 27, 1933
U.S.Bureau of Pensioners, Revolutionary War, Veterans Administration, Washington D.C.
Gentlemen:-
My ancestor John McQuown, enlisted in Fauquier Co., Va. Feb.25, 1776, served as Pt. Capt.John Shelton's Co. and John Blackwell, Col.Mercer Weedon & Thos.Marshall 3d reg.Va.
Participated Battles of Brandywine and Germantown. Served till Feb.25, 1778.
Will you be so kind to send to me, care of the Sons of the American Revolution certificate of pension as it appears of record in your office. They ask this to append to my application for S.A.R. membership. Ohio was probably where pensioned
Thanks much for prompt attention.
Very truly yours,
Richard Sherman Bennett, Richard Sherman Bennett, #30 N. LaSalle Street, R.1325 Chicago, Ill.

Rev. and 1818 War Section. awt
February 10, 1936
Honorable James V. McClintic House of Representatives.
My dear Mr. McClintic:
In response to your letter of the ninth instant, with enclosure from Mrs. William M. Francis, Elk City, Oklahoma; I have the honor to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 41821, it appears that John McQuown enlisted in Fauquier County, Virginia, February 25, 1776 and served as a private in Captain John Shelton's and John Blackwell's Companies, Colonels Mercer 's , Weedon 's , and Thomas Marshall's Third Virginia Regiment, he was in the battles of Brandywine and Germantown, and served until February 25, 1778.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 18, 1818, while a resident of Licking County, Ohio.
In 1820, he stated that he was seventy years

old and referred to his wife, Mary, aged sixty-four years, and a grand-child, Solomon McQuown, aged twelve years.
Soldier died in March 1828, leaving no widow, children survived him, but their names are not given. There is no further data on file as to family.
The above noted John McQuown is the only soldier of that name found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
This Bureau is unable to furnish the history of a soldier of the Revolution, unless a claim for pension or bounty land has been made on account of his services, and a careful search of the records fails to show such a claim on file on account of the services of any Christopher Hussey or Huzey.
Very truly yours,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.
1 enclosure.
✓ Mrs. Wm. M. Francis letter returned with this letter