Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 36,086, for John Bennett Mc Farling, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Va.
Mr Farling, John Bennett S. 36,086
CONTENTS

Died Oct 15, 1822
(18) Dist: of Columbia.
John Bennett M c Farling, Capt Earle Soldier, Virginia line of the 17 th & 11 th Regts. in the army of the U.S.
At the request to com. 30 th March, 1818. Certified 31 st March, 1818. and Delivered to the Pensioner. And to 4 th Sept. 1818. 5 3 / 28 mo. $40.85
(Rev. J. Blair) Act 18 th Mar: 1818.
Duplicate end: of pension issued 6 th June, 1818 & del d to the Pensioner in person. —
Continued. Notification delivered to the pensioner 30 th November 1820.
District of Columbia

John B. McFarling a pensioner
Ms. 18.
Con
Rev. Col. P. M.

District of Columbia County of Alexandria
On this 27 th day of November 1820 personally appeared in open Court in the Circuit Court, for the said District for the County of Alexandria, being a Court of record for the said District John B. W. Farling, aged sixty one years, resident in Alexandria County in said District, who, being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows, to wit, as a private in Captain David Earle's Company in the third Virginia Regiment Commanded by Col. William Heath, that he enlisted in said Company on the 3 rd of September 1777 at Alexandria, and continued in the service of the United States in the same Regiment during the whole of the revolutionary War. The date of his Original declaration is in the War Office, and his Certificate of Pension is N o 18. — 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 so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of the 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

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. — That I am a husbandman and rent a lot of an acre and an half as tenant at will, that I am able to do but little

labour on account of my age, infirmities, and wounds having had my left leg and right arm shattered at the Siege of Charleston and at the Battle of Monmouth My family consists of a brother who is a cripple, and unable to work and is seventy five years old, and a woman aged about thirty years to take care of him, and who does not contribute to my support; That I am unable to support myself without the assistance of my Country.
John B. his M c Farling mark
Schedule of John B. M c Farling's Property.
  4 Iron Hoes, - two Small ducked Ovens. $6.00   6 Crockery Plates and one dish. .75   1 Pewter Dish and six Pewter plates. 1.50   2 Garden Hoes. .50   1 Pair of tongs - Shovel .50   20 hush. 3.00   $12.25 
True W. Branch
John B. his M c Farling mark
District of Columbia County of Alexandria } to Wit;
On this 27 th of November 1820 William Birch made oath in open Court that he is well acquainted with the above named John B. M c Farling, and believes the above to be a true schedule of all his property, and that the value thereof does not exceed twelve dollars and and twenty five Cents.
Com. J. Lee

above named John B. McFarling, and believes the above to be a true schedule of all his property, and that the value thereof does not exceed twelve dollars and one twenty five Cents. ————— Edm. J. Lee
District of Columbia } to wit; County of Alexandria }
I Edmund J. Lee clerk of the United States Circuit Court of the District of Columbia, for the County of Alexandria, do hereby Certify, that the foregoing oath, and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record 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 twelve dollars and one twenty five cents; —————
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this 27 th day of November 1820. —————
Edm. J. Lee

roll Ent of C o .
Mr Randolph Inverness March 31: 1881.
Washington City 25 22
pay to Mr
  1818.9.4    8    1818.3.29    3    5.13/28  (28)  2400  85    8   224     $40.85   160       140   

1818.9.4 1818.9.29 5.13/28 8 $40.85  2400/85 28 224 160 140
The Hon. The Secretary at War
 Washington City 
March 31: 1818.

District of Columbia, ss.
On the 30 th day of March in the year 1818, before me, William Branch, chief Judge of the said district, came John Bennet McFarling, a resident of the said district, and made oath in due form of law, that on the 20 th of October in the year 1777 he entered as a volunteer soldier in Captain David Earl's company of infantry in the 3 d Regiment of the Virginia line of continental troops in the service of the United States, in which service he was twice severely wounded, and continued until he was captured by the British at Charleston S.C. from which time he remained a prisoner until the peace, after which he returned as soon as his wounds would permit. That he never had a discharge, and never received any pay \frac{1}{2} since his capture; that he never asked or received any pension. That by reason of his reduced circumstances in life, his wounds and his bodily infirmities, he is in need of assistance from his country.
Sworn before me
W. Branch.
On the same day came also John Hughes a resident of Alexandria aged 63, and made oath in due form of law that he was well acquainted with the above named John Bennet McFarling, who married his deponent's sister; that he perfect recollects when the said McFarling entered into the army of the United States in the year 1777, and that he did not return until long after the peace; and he always understood and believes that the said McFarling was in the service until the end of the war. That the said McFarling has always borne a good character, especially for veracity.
Sworn before me
W. Branch.
Whereupon I certify to the Hon ble the secretary at war, that it appears to my satisfaction that the said John Bennet McFarling served in the revolutionary war as aforesaid, against the common enemy, and transmit the testimony in the case, with the proceedings had thereon, to the said Secretary.
Given under my hand this 30 th of March 1818.
W. Branch.

December 13, 1936
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Mrs. Jennie H. Ripple East Main Street West Lafayette, Ohio
BA-5/REL John Bennett McFarling-S.36086
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you list a number of soldiers with the name John McFarland, name variously spelled, who received certificates of pay from John Pierce, Paymaster General, United States Army, and in which you cite, also, records of soldiers with that name who served in Pennsylvania military organizations in the Revolutionary War as shown by the records of the War Department, all of whose records you desire from this office and that of a John McFarland, of Virginia.
This office has no means by which to identify the record of any John McFarland who received the certificates listed by you, as the numbers are not applicable to any Revolutionary War records in this office. The Revolutionary War records have been searched and no claim for pension found based upon service in the Pennsylvania troops of any soldier with the name John McFarland and only one found of a soldier in the Virginia troops. His record follows as found in pension claim, S.36086, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War. All spellings of the surname were searched.
John Bennett McFarling S.36086
The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of John Bennett McFarling are not shown.
John Bennett McFarling volunteered at Alexandria, Virginia, September 3, 1777, and in October, marched to Pennsylvania in Captain David Earl's Virginia Company and was in the battle at White Marsh, after which the company marched to Valley Forge where it was placed in the 3 rd Virginia Regiment, Colonel William Heath; at Valley Forge, Captain Earl was taken sick and returned home and
Identified all officers except David Earl

the company was commanded by Lieutenant James Harrison and subsequently by Captains Reuben Briscoe, William Bentley and Val. (Valentine) Payton; John Bennett McFarling participated in the battle of Monmouth, where he was wounded in his right arm, the bones being broken; his regiment was later ordered to Charleston, South Carolina, reaching that city about April 1, 1780; soldier was in the siege of Charleston and on the seventh day of the siege received a wound in his left leg; he was taken prisoner and held by the British on a prison ship and at Fort Moultrie until peace was declared.
He was allowed pension on his application executed March 30, 1818, at which time he was aged about fifty-nine years and resided in Alexandria County, District of Columbia.
AB He died October 15, 1822, place not shown.
In 1830, soldier stated that his family consisted of his brother and himself, the brother, name not given, was aged seventy-five years and was a cripple.
In 1818, one John Hughes, aged sixty-three years and a resident of Alexandria County, District of Columbia, stated that the soldier John Bennett McFarling married his sister but he did not give her name. No reference was made to children.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

36086
Rev INVALID.
File No. 36086
John Bennett McFarling Rev Rev Mrs
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index: —Vol. 2 , Page 26b
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1936-Dec 12. Visit to Mrs Jennie H. Ripple - Eh
1937-Mch. 29 - Mrs Jennie H. Ripple asv. this Red leaf sent. MVD

Mr George Boyd Agent for Pensions

July 6. 1818
Mr Boyd Sir
The bearer of this is the John B McFarlane whose papers I lodged with you, & I have sent him up that you may be satisfied he is not the man A. whom the Citation was delivered - I hope you will take such order in the case as will prevent any thing like fraud -
Your obedt Servt
Wm B Randolph

There is no Post or letters in the Post Office at this city for John B. Magruder -
Edward Dyer
5 July 1818
Geo. Brydges

M. forlenis. Services

The Statement of John Bennet McFarling, relating to his Services in the United States Army, In the Revolutionary War, against the forces of the King of England. Vizt. I volunteered my services to the united States under the Honorable Captain David Earl of Alexandria. October the 20. 1777. from Alexandria I marched to Reddingtown in Pennsylvania, remaining there untill removed to the White Marsh where we repulsed our enemy in a battle at Fishwaters Mill. from Thence I marched to Newbrunswick In west Jersey. from Thence I was marched to Valley Forge in Pennsylvania. then & there the aforesaid Capt David Earl Sickened, and returned home, his first Lieutenant James Morris took the command under which I remained untill spring at which time Reuben Forster was appointed to the command. be it remembered that at Valley Forge we joined the third Virginia Regiment commanded by Colo W m Heath. from Valley Forge (after several skirmishes in different places, we marched to Monmouth plains where we fought a battle under the command of General Washington. In which engagement I was wounded in my right arm the bones being broken. from Thence we marched to Boundbrook in Pennsylvania. from Thence to Boonton-bridge head quarters. from Thence our brigade. Consisting of 11. 7. 3. 4 regiments was commanded to Charles-Town South Carolina where we arrived April 1. 1780. The siege there commenced Genl Clinton of the British Limbered of our army untill the 12 of May at which time we capitulated. (be it remembered that on our march from Boocoo-ridge William Bentley took command of our company at Trenton. and from Thence to Princeton he returned home. And we were commanded by Capt Rob t Payton to charlestown. where During the siege he was killed. And myself received a severe wound in my left leg on the seventh day of said siege. where I lay in the royal Exchange for 9 months, from Thence I was taken aboard a prison ship. from which I was removed by the British to fort Mooty. Called Abethnot. This being the sum of my services in the United States Army.

East Main Street West Lafayette, Ohio November 27, 1936
A. D. Hiller Executive Assistant to the Administrator Veterans Administration Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
From the United States Pension Records can you please give me all the information possible concerning the following Revolutionary soldiers as found in "Pierce's Register" - "a register of the certificates issued by John Pierce, Esq. Paymaster General and Commissioner of Army Accounts for the United States" to officers and soldiers of the Continental Army under Act of July 4, 1783 as we wish to learn from what state he came and what services he rendered: (please)
No. of Certificate To whom Issued 65090 - John McFarlan 65733 - John McFarland * 66290 - John McFarlane 66831 - John McFarlane 8258, 8695, 9148, 9301, 9542, John McFarlin 55, 488 and 1407 - " "
Do you find any family names mentioned as beneficiaries? (Wives, children or parents?)
The following data was obtained from the Adjutant General's Office showing McFarlands in Revolutionary service in Pennsylvania organizations:
" John McFarlan, surname not borne as McFarland, private, Captain William Marsh's Company, Chester County Militia, commanded by Colonel John Gardiner. Neither the date of his entry into service nor the date of his separation therefrom is shown by the records. His name appears only on an undated roll of that company, which shows nothing additional relative to his service.
John McFarlin, surname not borne as McFarland, private in Captain Denny's Company, 8th Battalion, Chester County Pennsylvania Militia. His name appears on an undated account which shows that he entered service December 8, 1777. His name also appears on an undated account which shows that he entered service December 6, No further record found.
John McFarlan, surname not borne as McFarland, rank

not shown, Captain Robert Connelly's Company, 4th Pennsylvania Regiment. Neither the date of his enlistment nor the date of his separation from the service is shown by the records. His name appears only on an undated list of the moneys, due to the dead, deserters, prisoners and other absentees, 4th Pennsylvania Regiment from the commencement of pay, to the 1st day of April, 1779, which shows: "Commencement of pay to 1st of July, 1777, S3, D4".
The name John MCFARLAND appears in an account stated as follows:- "Dr. The Second Pennsylvania Regiment - To Major Josiah Harmar" This account is dated Camp near Middlebrook, June 15, 1777, and shows:-----Cash advanced John McFarland, S12, D6 -----."
The last named JOHN MCFARLAND is the one we are especially interested in finding.
Your earliest reply in this research will bc greatly appreciated.
Very truly yours,
(Mrs.) Jennie H. Ripple
Ex-Regent Coshoc ton Chapter N.S.D.A.R.
P.S. Do you find a John McFarland on the Virginia Pension rolls?
J.H.R.

NOV 10 1936 RECEIVED MAIL ROOM C
Mr. Main St. West Lafayette, Ohio Nov. 9, 1936. (R-24398-NR)  R. Fallon Asst. Chief, General Accounting Office Records Division Washington, D. C.
Kind Sir: - In September we inquired concerning records of Andrew & Robert Mc Farland. Now, we would like all available detailed record of John Mc Farland perhaps from Pennsylvania at the time of the Revolutionary War for soon after he located in Ohio County, Virginia.
Your prompt reply will be greatly appreciated.
Respectfully Mrs. Jennie H. Ripple Ex-Regent Casherton Chapter N.S.D.A.R.
Andrew Mc Farland Nov. May 22-1936 B.L. cl.
P.S. - In "Pierce's Register" of Accounts to officers & soldiers at the close of the Rev. we find: Certificates No. 65090, 65733, 66290, 66831 issued to John Mc Farland & Mrs. Farlane, Mrs. Farlin. N.C.
RECORDS DIVISION Misc. Case # _____ Claim # _____ No Claim L.L. 12/3 cannot identify DEBT RECORD: sett 24398 not same

GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON
RECORDS DIVISION
IN REPLY PLEASE QUOTE
R-54177-h11
December 19, 1936.
Mrs. Jennie H. Ripple, Box #64, West Lafayette, Ohio.
Madam:
In reply to your letter of November 9, 1936, where- in you request information concerning John McFarland, alleged soldier of the Revolutionary War, you are advised that your letter, this date, has been referred to the Veterans Administration, Revolutionary and War of 1812 Section, Washington, D. C., for consideration and direct reply.
Respectfully,
A handwritten signature in cursive, reading "J. H. Fallon".
Asst. Chief, Records Division.
Kind Chief of the Records Division:
As I have not received your reply to which reference is made above, will you please include the services and other data concerning the John McFarlands (or McFarlanes) which are on record in your office. It is with much interest that I shall await your reply.
Sincerely,
A handwritten signature in cursive, reading "(Mrs.) Jennie H. Ripple".
Ex-Regent Coshocton Chapter N. S. D. A. R.

March 29, 1937
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Mrs. Jennie H. Ripple East Main Street or Box #64 West Lafayette, Ohio
JOHN BENNETT McFARLING S. 38036 BA-J/MCF:MLB
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your notation on margin of a letter to you from the General Accounting Office, dated December 19, 1936, in which it is stated that your letter of November 9, 1936, had been referred to the Veterans Administration for reply in regard to John McFarland, Revolutionary War soldier, in which notation you state you have not received a reply to that letter.
The Revolutionary War records of this office show that you addressed this office November 27, 1936, and requested the record of John McFarland, also, and that December 12, 1936, in response to that letter, and to the one dated November 9, cited above, the record of John Bennett McFarling, S. 38036, was furnished you, the record of the only one of Virginia, under any spelling of the name, and the information included that no record was found of a Pennsylvania John McFarland, or other spelling.
That official report with return address was never returned to this office. If you will kindly refer to your files, you will find the record, perhaps.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator