Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 5742, for William Mc Clanahan, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
McBlanahan, William
S. 5742
CONTENTS
carded
F

W. Helme 6 Jan'y 1840 W Helme 22 Aug 1840
See also 1840, 1841, 1842, 1843, 1844, 1845, 1846, 1847, 1848, 1849, 1850
[Also an Invalid Pension.]
See also 1840, 1841, 1842, 1843, 1844, 1845, 1846, 1847, 1848, 1849, 1850
102
12.153 1840
William M. Clancane of Virginia in the State of Va. who was a --- in the --- commanded by Captain --- of the Regt. --- commanded by Col. --- in the --- line for ---
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 50 - Dollars --- Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 th day of April 1832 - and subject to Pension Warrant. Case No. ---
Arrears to the 4th of March 1831 120- Semi-annual allowance ending --- $150-
{ Revolutionary Claim, Not June 7, 1832.
Recorded by J. T. Rice Clerk Book 6 Vol. 6 Page 14

16, 847
M rs M c Clanahan for
On the Roll of p.
Adm g for 18 mo on mortal from 1718 at Buford for $60.00

16, 5417
BRIEF in the case of  Mr. McLanahan of Fauquier Co in the State of Va (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Col 11  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 70  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.      '78 - '79  He enlisted for 18 mos but did not say how much of that time he served - he was taken prisoner before his time expired  Private Gen. Capt. White } Col Buford  Capt. Howard } Major Ridly } Gen Scott } Col Hanes   
 5. In what battles was he engaged? Buford's defeat  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Fauquier Just say  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? 
Is on the heralded pension Roll of the Virg'ts. granted by Gen. Callahan in July 1821  Refers for the evidence on which the certificate was granted, to files of the War Dept
 8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?  There is no clergyman's certificate - no court's opinion - and the certificate of the clerk that the proceedings of the court is not in form  I certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned. 
A. C. Easton Examining Clerk. 23 Feb. 1833

Mr. McLaughlin New York
L. Edwards, Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dec 6 th 1844

Buckland Nov. 14 th 1837
Dear Sir
A near neighbor of mine Mr. William McClanahan has a large family and is old and poor - For some years past he has received a Pension, for wounds received when a soldier in the Revolutionary war - He I understand was more than two years in service and I incline to the opinion that he is entitled under the Pension Laws to a Pension for ser- vices independent of the one he now receives - I do not write as an agent but as a friend of a deserving old Revolutionary soldier - If he is en- -titled, I shall be much obliged if you will enclose me the blank forms and such other suggestions as you think proper - I presume the files in your office will show the length of service and the wound foundation of the Pension Mr. McClanahan now receives
With much respect
J. L. Edwards, Esq.
Yr. O. S. Chas. Hinton

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
July 3 rd , 1844.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An Act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," and the third section of the Act of August 23, 1842, extending the time within which pensioners may receive their pensions from the pension agents, The widow of William McBlanahan, dec d  inv st a Pensioner on the Roll of the Richmond, Va. Agency, at the rate of — four — Dollars and — Cents per month  annum , under the law of the —, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of March 1831, to the 8 th Feby 1842.
Respectfully, yours,
William L. Harris
Comptroller.
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS,
Present.

Warrenton Va Sept 28
Free
Sept. 29.
To the Secretary of War of the United States at Washington City - D.C.

At a Court, continued and held for Fauquier County on the 25 th day of September 1832.
It appearing to the satisfaction of the court, from the declaration of William McClenahan, an applicant for a pension, that he was a revolutionary soldier and served as such, as stated by him, it is ordered that a copy of the declaration aforesaid certified by the clerk pro tempore of this court under the seal of his office, be transmitted to the secretary of war of the United States.
State of Virginia, County of Fauquier.
On this 25 th day of September 1832. personally appeared before the County Court of Fauquier, William McClenahan, a resident of the County and State aforesaid, aged seventy years, on the 25 th July 1832. who being first 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 7 th 1832. That he enlisted in the army of the United States, according to the best of his knowledge and belief in the year of 1778, with William Moore a lieutenant of the 3 d Virginia Regiment as one of the new levies, and served in the same regiment under the following officers, under Captain Wailes, whose christian name he does not now remember, but he thinks it was Thomas, also under Captain John White, also under Captain Thomas Howard, that Thomas Pierson, was at one time his Lieutenant, that he served under Major Ridley, under Col. Buford, and that he belonged to a brigade commanded by Genl. Scott, that he left the service in 1779, that he enlisted for the term of eighteen months, that he was taken a prisoner, at the Hanging Rocks, in the Wachaw settlement, South Carolina, before the expiration of his term of service, that when he entered the service, he resided in the County of Fauquier, Virginia, that he was present in the attack upon a picket, at the White fields on Santee, and at Buford's defeat, where he received thirteen wounds, that the most serious were in his head and right arm, that he marched through Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, from whence he returned to Monk's corner.

in South Carolina, that from thence he marched with Col. Haws, to the White Field's, Santee, where he rejoined Col. Buford, that he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name, is only on the pension roll, of the agency of the United States, in Virginia, as an invalid prisoner, under a certificate, granted by J. C. Calhoun, Secretary of War, on the 22nd. day of February 1821, now in his possession, that the evidence upon which this certificate was granted is not now in his possession, that the same is now among the records in Washington, but in what office, he does not know, but begs leave to refer to it.
W m M c Clanahan
Sworn and subscribed in open Court, on this 25 th day of September 1832.
W m A. Jennings, clerk pro tempore of N. C. C.
Virginia: Fauquier County, to wit:
I, William H. Jennings, Clerk pro tempore of the County Court of the said County, hereby certify that the foregoing contains a copy of an order taken from the minutes of said Court, & also a copy of the declaration referred to in said order.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of my office this 26 th day of September 1832, and in the 57 th year of the Commonwealth.
W m A. Jennings

March 14, 1940.
Mrs. J. O. McDowell 315 South Cedar Street Albuquerque, New Mexico.
BA-J/ILL William McClanahan S. 5742
Dear Madam:
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 5742, based upon service of William McClanahan in the Revolutionary War.
William McClanahan was born July 25, 1762, and lived with his parents in Fauquier County, Virginia, at the time of the Revolutionary War; the place of his birth and the names of his parents were not given. William's brother, James, lived at home then.
William McClanahan enlisted, served eighteen months as private under Captains Thomas Wailes, John White, Thomas Howard and Colonel Buford in the Virginia troops, was in the battle at Buford's Defeat, where he received thirteen wounds, the most severe of which were of his right arm and head, was at the battle of Hanging Rock where he was taken prisoner, and in skirmishes at White Fields on Santee. He enlisted February 10, 1781, served as private in Captain Tilman Weaver's Virginia company, was in an engagement at Burwell's Ferry with Tarleton's Dragoons and was discharged May 30, 1781.
On account of disability resulting from wounds in service, noted above, he was allowed pension from October 27, 1808. In September 1832, William McClanahan resided in Fauquier County, Virginia. He died February 8, 1842.
This soldier was survived by his widow, Sarah, who was living in 1844; her maiden name was not given, nor the date and place of their marriage. He had a large family but their names were not

stated.
In 1840, James McClanahan, this soldier's brother, resided in Fauquier County, Virginia.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.
Mar 14-1940
Used old notes for service + added brother  JH-

25259
INVALID.
Rev
e No. 25259
William M c Blanahan
Dis. Va. Regt.
Act: March 3 rd / 1869
Index: — Vol. 2 , Page 252
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Consolidated with Imm. File #5742.

perhaps
5742
INVALID.
File No. 5742
William McClanahan
St. Louis Mo.
Act: June 14th 89
Index:—Vol. 91 , Page 244
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1906 Feb 9. History to Mrs. Eda Bethel
1908 Feb 10 Hist. to Mrs. Eda S. Burch, V.C.M.
1920 Mar 31 Hist. to Mrs. Russell Dunc...
1922 Nov 25 Hist. to Mrs. Mary J. McClintock Mrs.
1927 Aug 8 Hist. to J.E. Bird Mrs.
1930 Apr 17 Hist. to Mrs. McClanahan Mrs.
1940 Jan 10 Hist. to Mrs. Katherine Walsh A.D.Y. copied
1940 Mar 14 Hist. to Mrs. J. O. McDowell Mrs.

Dead. See letter to Hon. S. C.  S. C.  Stanton H. R. June 19. 1844
[Also a Pension under act 7. June 1832.] See letter to 3 d Aud r July 2 d 1844
Dead Paid at the Treasury under the Act 6. April 1838 from 4 March 1831. to 8 Feb 1842 Ag t notified 23. Oct 1844
See 89 32-12158-8a
Virginia William M c Clanahan
Captain Howard's company of the reg t . of Col. Buford Va reg t Revy War
Ratio of disability, one-half.
Date of discharge,
Time of closing the testimony,
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia
at Four Dollars per month, to commence on the
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 of Feb. 1821 and delivered to the Pensioner - present
Arrears to 4th of
Semi-annual acct ending
Act of the 3 d March 1809 relative to Invalids

Let to Ch. Hinton, Nov 16. 1837, in relation to Puffin Mud act of 7 June 1832.

Item 3 a Auditor's books.
Invaded $4. per month paid to 4 th March 1833.
Act 7 th June $60. per Annum died 8 th Feb 1842, paid in full to the period of his death.

Set to Ch. Hunter, Nov. 16. 1837. W m Volney Jan y 1841
Virginian
William M'Clannahan
Private
In the army of the Revolution
Inscribed on the roll of W m at $2.50 increased to $4.00 mo. by Law of 24 th April, 1826.
Annual certificate issued 22 nd February, 1821 & delivered to the Pensioner in Pison

APPLICATION FOR A NEW CERTIFICATE.
District of Col, ss County of Washington ss.
On this 22 day of February 1821; before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said county of McClellan personally appeared William who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain Howard in the regiment commanded by Colonel Buford in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the state of Virginia that never he received a certificate of that fact, under the signature and seal of the Secretary of War, which certificate, on or about the  day of  1821  at or
Wm H Glenham
Sworn and subscribed to, before me, the day and year aforesaid. William Waters
NOTES. The last four blanks are left for the applicant to set forth the time, place, and manner of the loss or destruction of the original certificate.
The oath to be taken before a duly qualified magistrate, whose official character and signature must be properly authenticated.
at Franklin, Va.

Ms. 847
Wm M c Glahan

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Mr. M c Clanahan which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? Y 3 II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? Y 3 III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? _____ IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? Y 3 V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? Y 3 VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? Y 3 VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? NO IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? Y 3 X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? Y 3

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service?
No
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
No
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?
No
XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service?
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses?
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct?
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct?
Yes
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?
No to all but 4 th
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

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 they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; 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 shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places 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.
†QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which 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.
‡QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the 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.
¶ In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, 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.

I Charles Hunton of the County of Fauquier and State of Virginia and now about Fifty four years of age, do certify as follows - that I was born and raised in three miles of Middlesex M c Clanahan who has been a pensioner of the United States for years past, and that I have understood from my deceased father and other old men in the neighborhood, that the said M c Clanahan was a soldier in the Revolutionary army and whilst so engaged, was severely wounded - He then returned home, and after getting well, he went into the Militia Service before the conclusion of the Revolutionary war - From the sources I got this information, I have every reason to believe them
Given under my hand this 28 th day of December 1840
C h Hunton

State of Virginia, Fauquier County to wit-
This day Charles Hinton Subscriber to the within Certificate Made Oath before me a Justice of the peace in & for said county & made that said certificate is true to the best of his knowledge and belief - and I certify that the s d Hinton is one of our State Senators and a gentleman of the highest respectability & his evidence is enti- -tled to full credence. Given under my hand This 1 st day of Jan'y, 1841
John Marr J. P.
Wm Hinton
Virginia, Fauquier County
I, Alexander J. Marshall, Clerk of Fauquier County Court, in the State aforesaid, certify, that John Marr is a ma- gistrate as above; and that the foregoing signature, purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto annexed my seal of Office, and subscribed my name, this 2 d day of Jan- uary 1841, and in the 65 th year of the Common- wealth.
A. J. Marshall, Clerk.

Aug 19 1840
1
pa.
Ad prof.
Wm. A. Colanahan,
Rec
Edward Egan.
Commissioner of pensions Washington City D.C.

Shelby (Warrenton P. O. Va.) 17 th Aug. 1840
Sir;
I this day met with Lt. McLaughan at Warrenton who gave the certificate on the back of your letter of 6 th Jany. 1840. This old man lives several miles from me & I could not leave my farming business sooner to go to see him - in truth I did not have to-day for that purpose but accidentally met with him. I hope what he has said in his certificate will be satisfactory and that you will enclose me a certificate of pension for the additional amt due to Lt. McLaughan.
I am Sir very respectfully your obedient servant Wm H Allen
J. L. Edwards Esq.

War Department, Pension Office,
January 6 1840.
Sir,
I have received the application of William McClanahan for an increase of pension, and have filed it with his original papers.
The proof, considering this is for service not mentioned by him in his original declaration, is not satisfactory.
James McClanahan, the witness, speaks in a manner that would justify the belief that his statement was based upon some data now in his possession.
It would be proper that he send to this office some of the letters of which he speaks, received from his brother while in the service.
I am, respectfully, your obt. servt.
J. L. Edwards
William Helms, Esq. Shelby. Warrenton, P.O. Virginia

I certify, that the letters referred to in the within letter of the Commissioner of pensions are long since destroyed in some way or other. I very well remember at this day the pleasure they gave my mother and the family as they were received. My brother William had served an Eighteen months tour to the South and had returned home very badly wounded which happened at Buford's defeat. and it was much against the wish of my mother and the family that he should again go in to the service, but he said he would at the risk of his life go again to get a chance to receive the brutal treatment he received from the British at Col. Buford's - defeat.
Virginia, Fauquier County Court.
Yours truly M. G. Glandon
I am McLeanahan this day personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace in the County aforesaid and made oath that the statement contained in the foregoing certificate is true to the best of his knowledge and belief. Given under hand this 17 th day of August 1840.
John Robert Wallace.
Virginia, Fauquier County, to wit:
I Alexander J. Marshace Clerk of the County Court for the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that John Robert Wallace whose name is subscribed to the above certificate is now and was at the date thereof a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid duly commissioned and qualified to act as such, and that full faith and credit are due to all his official acts as such as well in Courts of Justice as thereout, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of the said Court, this 17 th day of August in the year 1840.
A. J. Marshace Clk.

Virginia, Fauquier County Court, October Term 1839.
On this 28 th day of October 1839, personally appeared in Open Court, before the Court of Fauquier County, now sitting William McClanahan, a resident in said County, and State of Virginia, aged 77 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 act of Congress, passed June 7 th 1832. That he entered the service as a draft of one man out of fifteen for the term of Eighteen Months in a company commanded by Captain Wails and in a Regiment commanded by Col. Buford and for which service of Eighteen Months he is now receiving a pension of Sixty dollars per annum. He further states on oath that he subsequently served a term of duty in the Militia from Fauquier County Virginia in a company commanded by Captain Tilton or Weaver as a substitute for one Frank Settle that he entered the service in said town in said County on or before the tenth of February Seventeen hundred and eighty one & marched directly to Williamsburg in Virginia, & from thence to the Brandywine where the company to which he was attached had a skirmish with Linton's Dragoons; from thence said company returned to Williamsburg, & from thence to Richmond Virginia where he remained until the twentieth of May 1781 making three months & ten days the service in this term of Militia duty.
(his mark) W m McClanahan
James McClanahan being sworn in the said Court testifies as

follows he is a brother of the above named W m McLanahan & lived with him at their fathers house in Fauquier County Virginia at the time his brother entered the service in Captain Tolman Weavers Company of Militia and recollects it was between the first & tenth of February seventeen hundred & eighty one & that his brother marched in said Company & from letters received from his brother whilst in the service during this war is entitled his brother aforesaid was stationed at the various places he mentions in his declarations on & he further states on oath that his said brother did remain in service in the said corps of duty until the twenty -eth of May 1781 making three months & ten days service be rendered during the said time and the Court orders it to be certified to the Commissioners of Pensions that W m McLanahan & his brother James McLanahan the witnesses in this case are very honest & respectable men, and the Court has full confidence in their testimony.
In testimony whereof, I Alexander J. Marshall Clerk pro tempore of the said Court, have hereunto sub- scribed my name and affixed the seal of the said Court this 28 th October 1839, and in the 64 th year of the Commonwealth.
A. J. Marshall Clk.

Nov 2nd 1832 Wm. M c Clanahan Act 1832 for increase
Free
Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.

Shelby. Warrenton P Office 31 st Oct 1833
Sir,
I herewith enclose the declaration of W m McClanahan for additional Pension. You will please examine the declaration and acts in the case
I can say for Mr McClanahan that he has on his head a large scar which he received at Bufords defeat & his neighbours all say he served a tour in the Militia subsequent to the Eighteen Months tour. I have no doubt but the application for additional service is just
I am, Sir, very respect- -fully Y r obed t serv t - C. M. H. Allen

May 31. 1844
va
Arms,
M c Clanahan
va M c Reo: wh

Washington May 29 th 1874
Sir:
I respectfully explain the case of M rs Sarah M c Clanahan as it presents itself to me - and the reasons for delay in making application until now. - The delay seems to have been accidental, for he complained often of being treated ill, in being stopped of his invalid pension, and in 1836 or 7 Major Hunton his neighbor had been to see him, to whom he applied for aid in the case, being very decrepit up to the day of his death. I happened to be at the Major's House who stated the facts to me and desired me to call and see him. I promised to do so, but M c M c Clanahan was some distance from me, and I did not find it convenient to call - until after his death, when M rs M c Clanahan by one of her neighbors sent me facts as you find them in her statement now before you - when I referred to the Senate Documents of 1835-6 being Reports from your Office and obtained the following extract
From List of Invalid Pensioners of Fauquier Co. Va.
   Annual Allowance Sums Received Description of Service When placed on Roll Commencement of Pension Law under which granted     William M c Clanahan 30 269.68 Defeats Reg t Nov 1808 Oct 27 1808 March 3 1809   do 48 813.33 April 24 1816 April 24 1816 increased under this Law  
From List of Pensioners under the Act of 7 th June 1832 of Fauquier County, Va.
   Rank Annual Allowance Sums Received Description of Service When placed on the Payroll Commencement of Pension Age     William M c Clanahan Private $60 180 Virginia Continental April 1 1833 March 1 1831 72.  
from which it appears that M c M c Clanahan was pensioned under the Law of 7 th June 1832 - and that he was never paid after this on his invalid pension while the Law of 19 th February 1833 gave him a right to both pensions which Law was passed at a date previous

to his being pensioned on April 1. 1833 under the Act of 7 th June 1832, and therefore of course is entitled to the benefit of the provisions of the Act of Feb. 19. 1833.
I am Sir
With Great Respect Your Obed t Serv t Thos. Langston
James L. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions Washington.

POSTAL CARD.
THE SPACE BELOW IS FOR THE ADDRESS ONLY.
The Commissioner of Pensions Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C.

O W a Jan. 30 th 1906 Dear Sir ✓
Will you kindly give me the pension record of William Mc Clanahan probably from Va. but I am not sure. He served in the Revolution and was badly wounded at the battle of Cowpens. He has two daugh- ters still living and I am very anxious to get his record before Feb. 3 rd .
With Thanks, Please address
Mrs. A. G. Berry Vienna Fairfax Co. Virginia

Miss Edwina S. Behel Quincy Me

William Mcblanahan Born West Moreland Co. Virginia -
Died in Fauquier Co. Virginia Feb. 8 th 1841.
Mr Bryant says I not to answer Mrs A. G. Berry's that reply to Mrs E. S. Bittel as all that is known Ans. / Feb. 8. 1906

William Mcblanahan
Wounded thirteen times - he drew a pension of $90.00 three months.
Wounded and killed

of the Interior. OFFICE OF PENSIONS. If for in 15 days, return to COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, WASHINGTON, D. C.
Mrs E. A. J. Bush New Orleans La.

111 E. 49th St Savannah, Ga. Dec. 22, 1939.
Veterans Administration Washington, D.C.
Dear Sirs:
I am very desirous of obtaining I.O.A.R. membership on William McClanahan whose wife was a Miss Spence, I think.
Will you please advise me if William McClanahan received a pension? He served from Virginia.
Yours very truly Mrs. Katherine Walsh

The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
My dear Sir:-
Will you kindly send me the record of William McClanahan of Fauquier County, Va., a Revolutionary pensioner. I desire this in- formation as a descendant of the said William McClanahan.
Very truly yours,
J. E. Bird
2788 First Avenue Huntington, W. Va.
April 13, 1927.

11-13-22
Kansas City Oct. 25 th 1922
Pension Office
War Department
Washington D.C.
I would be thankful for the Pension Records of two Million McDonahans who served in the Virginia lines during Revolution to one of which the Pension was granted in 1808

the other in 1833 Also if me dies in S.C. It is not show. The Information is to establish my family from. I Thank You Dear Mary & Mrs. Clinton 7300 Summit S.
Same name, person & his business

Chief of Record & American Office War Dept. Washington D.C. My dear Sir: Please advise if there is record of Revolutionary

War service, civil or military of you or husband of Col. Pe- ter Co. Va. 9 th Inf. of Col. Peppper Co. Va. I'm kind of you -
Yours very truly Mrs. Rosalie Dange 714 Jackson St.
Cincinnati,
O. L. Miss Mary Dreyer here. That is giving certificates. you are assisting women to join an organization that is doing a great many respected toward and military affairs
Mrs. Frank A. Dreyer

New Orleans - La. 10 February 1909 -
To the Commissioner for Pensions, Pension Bureau Department of the Interior. Washington D. C.
Sir. Is there record of the military service of Captain Thomas, or William, McClanahan during the

War of the Revolution, - from Cumberland County, Virginia? If there is such record may I be furnished a copy?
Very truly
(Yours) L. R. S. Bush.

Albuquerque, New Mex.
Feb. 12, 1940
The Veterans Administration Washington, D.C.
Dear Sirs -
Will you please send me if available the Rev. record of the following names?
1 - William McClanahan who was from Augusta Co. Va. He was born in 174 4 or 1733. He was a son of Elipha McClanahan who was a brother of James, Blair & Robert McClanahan. He was an uncle of Col. Alexander McClanahan. His wife's name was Sarah Neely. He afterwards settled in 1780 at Big Lick, now Roanoke, Va. He was my great, great, great, grand father.
2 John Dickson from Greenbrier Co. Va now West Va. He was the father of Joseph Dickson. I do not know when he settled in Greenbrier Co. He was my great, great, great grand father also.
3 Archibald McDowell, I do not know when he was born but I think he was from Augusta Co. Va. Greenbrier perhaps. He fought in the Battle of Point Pleasant

2 His descendants afterwards lived in Green- lier Co. but he may have come from some other Co. in Va. He was my children's grand- father 4 times removed.
4 Williams Ervin, he was from Augusta Co. Va. afterwards I think he moved to Greenlier Co. after Rev. War. He was my husband's, great, great, great, grand father
Any information you can give me me as to Rev. record on these names will be greatly appreciated. Thanking you
I am Very Cordially Mrs. J. O. McDowell 315 S. Cedar St.
I do not know if these received a pension or not but I should think they did.

Fairmont, W. Va. Feb. 13, 1930.
The Pension Bureau, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:-
Will you please give me the record of one William McClanahan of Fauquier county, Va. who served in the Revolutionary War and whose pension record is 2,7,133. If any reference is made to his children I would especially like that.
Thanking you for any service you may render me in this matter, I am,
Very truly yours,
Wm. C. McClanahan. 306 Market Street.

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W. H. Sur. File 5042 Rev. War. Madam:
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C., Feb. 10, 1909
In reply to your request of Feb. 16th, received Feb. 16th for a statement of the military history of William M c Clanahan 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.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1778 1 mo. Pt. Thomas Hais John White Thomas Howard Buford Pa   Feb 10 1778 1 yr 20 d " William M c Clanahan "  
Battles engaged in, { Defeat in which he received 17 severe wounds 3rd was taken prisoner at Hanging Rock S.C. Skirmishes at White Field, in South Carolina at Sullivan's Island, at Sullivan's Island at Sullivan's Island at Sullivan's Island  Residence of soldier at enlistment, Langhorne Co. Pa.  Date of application for pension, Sept. 25, 1832. His claim was allowed.  Residence at date of application, Langhorne Co. Pa.  Age at date of application, born July 25, 1762, died Feb. 8, 1842.  Remarks: Soldier's wife Sarah was living in 1832. A large family. Referred to in 1837 names not stated. Soldier was also pensioned under Act Feb. 3, 1809, for wounds.
Very respectfully, W. E. L. Kush New Orleans, La.
V. Warner
Commissioner.

Rev. War Section mmf
November 25, 1922
Mrs. Mary K. McClintock 7300 Summit Street Kansas City, Missouri
Madam:
In response to your letter received October 30, 1922, you are advised that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. File No. 5742 it appears that William McClanahan was born July 25, 1753 and while residing in Fauquier County, Virginia he enlisted for eighteen months, in 1778 and served as a Private in the Virginia Troops under Captains Thomas Walled, John White, Thomas Howard and Colonel Buford.
During the above service he was in the battles of Buford's Defeat where he received thirteen wounds, at Hanging Rock where he was taken prisoner, and in skirmishes at White Fields on Santee and with Tarleton's Dragoons at Burwell's Ferry.
On February 10, 1781 he enlisted in the Fauquier County, Virginia Militia under Captain Tilman Weaver and served until May 30, 1781. He was pensioned for disability resulting from wounds, from October 27, 1808 and was also pensioned

on account of eighteen months service in Virginia Troops from April 1, 1833. He died February 8, 1842.
His wife Sarah was alive in 1844, and a large family is referred to, but no names are stated. (There is no other data on file as to his family.)
Very respectfully,
not so. had a bro. journey who testified in his behalf.
Commissioner.

March 31, 1890.
Mrs. Russell Dance, 714 Jackson Street, Corinth, Mississippi.
Madan:
In response to your letter received the 15" instant, you are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. File No. 5,742 that William McClanahan was born July 25, 1762 and while residing in Fauquier County Virginia, he enlisted for eighteen months in 1778, and served as a Private in the Virginia Troops under Captains Thomas Wailles, John White, Thomas Howard and Colonel Buford.
During the above service he was in the battles of Bur- ford's Defeat where he received thirteen wounds, at Hanging Rock where he was taken prisoner and in skirmishes at White Fields on Santee and with Tarleton's Dragoons at Burvell's Ferry .
On February 10, 1781, he enlisted in the Fauquier County Virginia Militia under Captain Tilton Weaver and served until May 30, 1781. He was pensioned for disability resulting from wounds from October 27, 1808 X and died February 8, 1843. X
His wife Sarah was alive in 1844, and a large family is referred to, but no names are stated. (There is no other data on file as to his family.)
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

August 9, 1927
J. E. Bird 2788 First Ave., Huntington, West Va.
Sir:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 5742 it appears that William McClanahan was born July 25, 1762, place not stated.
While a resident of Fauquier County, Virginia he enlisted, served eighteen months as private under Captains Thomas Wailes, John White, Thomas Howard and Colonel Buford in the Virginia Troops, was in the battle at Buford's Defeat where he received thirteen wounds, the most severe was of the head and right arm, was at the battle of Hanging Rock where he was taken prisoner, time and details of escape not given, and was in skirmishes at White Fields, on Santee.
He enlisted February 10, 1781, served as a private in Captain Tilman Weaver's Virginia Company, was in an engagement at Burwell's Ferry with Tarleton's Dragoons and was discharged May 30, 1781.
He was allowed pension from October 27, 1808 on account of disability resulting from said wounds. In 1822 he was living
Pub. if he only 1st pub. We claim 1808, service under 1st pub. Revised 1779 & 1780, he could not have published in 1778 & 1779 until 1779 & 1780 as he was in the army in 1778 & 1779

in Fauquier County, Virginia. He died February 8, 1842.
He was survived by his widow Sarah who was living in 1844. He had a large family but names are not given.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.
MS. A. 9. 2. 10. 11

March 14, 1940.
Mrs. J. O. McDowell 315 South Cedar Street Albuquerque, New Mexico.
BA-J/ILL William McClanahan S. 5742
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of four of your ancestors; listed as William McClanahan of Augusta County, Virginia, born in 1740 or 1733 and whose wife was Sarah Neely, John Dickson of Greenbrier County, Virginia (later West Virginia), Archibald McDowell of Greenbrier County, Virginia, and William Erwin of Augusta County, Virginia, who moved to Greenbrier County.
A search of the Revolutionary War records of this office has been made in your behalf and no claim for pension found based upon service of the John Dickson (variously spelled) cited by you, nor of any Archibald McDowell. With the data furnished, it has been impossible to identify the record of the particular William Erwin in whom you are interested; the approximate dates of his birth and death are essential, also, the name of his wife or widow, and residences other than Greenbrier County, Virginia. The record has been found of a William McClanahan of Virginia whose widow was Sarah McClanahan; his record is furnished you herewith as found in pension claim, S. 5742. This record may aid you in your research.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.
Another carbon in Misc. file - JKL

Copied M.M. H. D. Hiller Hist. 4/18/30.
January 10, 1940.
Mrs. Katherine Walsh 111 East 49 th Street Savannah, Georgia
BA-1/ 1 William McClanahan S.5742
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter relative to William McClanahan, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The record of the only William McClanahan that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this office is furnished you herein as found in the papers on file in pension claim, S.5742, based upon his military service in that war.
William McClanahan was born July 26, 1762, place, and the names of his parents are not shown.
While a resident of Fauquier County, Virginia, he enlisted, served eighteen months as private under Captains Thomas Wailes, John White, Thomas Howard and Colonel Buford in the Virginia troops, was in the battle at Buford's Defeat where he received thirteen wounds, the most severe was of the head and right arm, was at the battle of Hanging Rock where he was taken prisoner, time and details of escape not given, and was in skirmishes at White Fields, on Santee. He enlisted February 10, 1781, served as private in Captain Tilman Weaver's Virginia Company, was in an engagement at Burwell's Ferry with Tarleton's Dragoons and was discharged May 30, 1781.
He was allowed pension from October 27, 1808, on account of disability resulting from said wounds. In 1833, he was living in Fauquier County, Virginia. He died February 8, 1842, place not given.
He was survived by his widow, Sarah, her maiden name not stated, who was living in 1842. He had a large family but names are not given.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Rev. 6 1812 Pension Section W.D./ILL
April 18, 1930.
Mr. William C. McClanahan 306 Market Street Fairmont, West Virginia.
Dear Sir:
I advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, Q. 5 5742, it appears that William McClanahan was born July 25, 1762, place not stated.
While a resident of Fauquier County, Virginia, he enlisted, served eighteen months as a private under Captains Thomas Wailes, John White, Thomas Howard and Colonel Buford in the Virginia Troops, was in the battle at Buford's Defeat where he received thirteen wounds, the most severe was of the head and right arm, was at the battle of Hanging Rock where he was taken prisoner, time and details of escape not given, and was in skirmishes at White Fields, on Santee.
He enlisted February 10, 1781, served as a private in Captain Tilman Weaver's Virginia Company, was in an engagement at Burwell's Ferry with Tarleton's Dragoons and was discharged May 30, 1781.
He was allowed pension from October 27, 1808 on account of disability resulting from said wounds. In 1833, he was living in Fauquier County, Virginia. He died February 8, 1842.
He was survived by his widow Sarah who was living in 1844. He had a large family but names are not given.
Very truly yours,
E.W.MORGAN, Acting Commissioner.