Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 5359, for Alexander Mc Alexander, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va
Mc Alexander, Alexander Martha
W 5359
CONTENTS

Act for indent Oct 9, 44 at 6 p.m. Nov 6, 1849
Date of death Nov 20 1849
4855
Virginia Richmond Martha M c Alexander
widow of Alexander Va M c Alexander who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Corp t Hays
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 Dollars / 4.
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 day of June 1848. and sent to
David R. M c Alexander Livingston Va
Entered on Roll of Pensioners under act July 2, 1848, Page 164 Vol. 3.

Virginia 29603
Alexander McAlexander of Nelson in the State of Va who was a Capt. in the Comp y commanded by Captain Bennett of the _____ commanded by _____ in the War field line for 60 days.
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 29 - Dollars 12 1/2 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 th day of Dec r 31 and sent to Mr. Thompson for Ab r Brown's Dotee -
Arrears to the 4th of Sept r 32 111.90 Semi-annual allowance ending June 30. 14.60 $116.50
{ Pensionsary Claim, } { Not June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nathan Rice Clerk Book E Vol. 64 Page 25
11.4 -    29.14    3.13    44    32.91  

Know all men by these presents that we Alex. McAlexander and Matthew Harris are here firmly bound unto Patrick Henry Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the sum of fifty Pounds current money of Virginia to be paid to the said Henry & his successors, we bind ourselves jointly and severally firmly by these presents sealed with our seals & dated this 27 th day of 1786
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas a marriage is shortly intended between the above bound Alexander McAlexander Bachelors and Patsy Burnett spinster both of the County of Amherst If there be no lawful cause to obstruct the said marriage then the above obligation to be void or else to remain in full force and virtue
Signed Sealed & delivered
Alexander McAlexander
In presence of
Matthew Harris
Jno. Saliaferro
A Coy Seal
Sam Garland att. A.C.C.

State of Virginia, Nelson County to wit, on this 1 st day of May 1844, before me Jonathan H. Loving - a justice of the peace, in and for said County personally appeared Mrs. Patsy Martin, a respectable resident of said County, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath say - That she is 74 years old - and recollects about the time, that Alex r M c Alexander, who was a U. States pensioner at the time of his death, was married to his present widow Martha M c Alexander - maiden name Burnett. Thinks they must have been married largely over fifty years - say 56, or 57 years ago - as they have several children over 50 years old; they were mar- ried before deponent - and she has been married at least years - they were married in said County, and same neighborhood with deponent. That they lived to- gether as man and wife until his death, which was about 3 years ago - and that his widow Martha afore- said has remained unmarried ever since the death of her husband as aforesaid to the present time - and is now claiming a pension, as his widow.
Patsy her X Martin mark
Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year above written - Before me
J. H. Loving J.P.
In presence of -
Ro. W. Gray
"Sarah" altered to Patsy by myself before signed.
J. H. Loving J.P.

state of Virginia, Nelson County To wit
On this 1 st day of May 1844, before me Leaton H. Loring a justice of the peace in and for said county, personally appeared M rs Sarah Roberts , a resident (respectable) of said county, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath say - That she is 75 years old, and recollects about the time, that Alex r M c Alexander , who was a U. States pensioner at the time of his death in said county - was married to his present widow Martha M c Alexander - maiden name Burnett - thinks they were married by the Rev d  M c Irvine at least 55 years ago - in said county, and same neighborhood with deponent. That they were married before deponent was, but can not say precisely how long - but largely over fifty years ago they were married - as they must have several children between 50, and 60 years old. That they lived together as man and wife until his death, which was about 3 or 4 years ago - and that his present widow Martha aforesaid has remained unmarried ever since the death of her husband as aforesaid to the present time - and she understands is now claiming a pension, as the widow of said Alex r M c Alexander .
Sarah  her X Roberts mark
Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year above written - Before me - J. H. Loring J.P. In presence of No. W. Gray.

State of Virginia Nelson County to wit,
I J. Linton H. Loving a Justice of the peace in and for said county - do hereby certify, that M c Alexander M c Alexander, who has sworn to and subscribed the foregoing declarative before me, is the widow of Alex r M c Alexander who was by reputation a U. States pensioner in said county, at the time of his death - which was on or about the 3 rd day of January 1840; and that his widow Martha has remained unmarried ever since the death of her husband as aforesaid, to the present time; and that she is too infirm to attend court. Given under my hand this 4 th day of May 1844. J. H. Loving J.P.
I do further certify that the Family register below annexed containing the marriage of Alex r M c Alexander to Fanny Barnett the 2 nd day of March 1786 - and their children to wit, Jane M c Alexander born the 14 th Jan y 1787 &c 2 is in the handwriting of said M c Alexander as I nearly believe - and that the same was taken from the Family Bible of said M c Alexander - now in the possession of his widow Fanny M c Alexander. Given under my hand this 6 th day of May 1844.
N.B. my signature is the face of s d register
J. H. Loving J.P.

Family Record.
Alexander Mac Alexander and Patsey Burnett married March 2 nd 1786
Isaac Mac Alexander born 14 th Jan y - 1787
William M c Alexander born 1 st January - 1789
John M c Alexander born 24 th April 1791
James M c Alexander born 23 rd Nov. 1793
Edmund Tucker M c Alexander born 22 nd Feb. 1796
Alexander Waugh M c Alexander born 28 th July - 1798
Patsey Burnett M c Alexander born 8 th Nov. 1800
Amelia Carlisle M c Alexander born 28 th Dec r 1802
Samuel Ramsey M c Alexander born 5 th April 1804
David Robinson M c Alexander born 6 th Dec r 1806
Joseph Roberts M c Alexander born 1 st May 1809
J. H. Loving J. B.

State of Virginia, Nelson County to wit, on this 4 th day of May 1844, before me J. H. Loving a Justice of the peace in and for said County personally appeared M rs Martha M c Alexander, a resident of said County, Aged 75 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Acts of Congress, passed July 7, 1838, (and March 3 rd 1843), entitled, "An act granting half pay pensions to certain widows": That she is the widow of Alexander M c Alexander dec d of said County - who was a private of Artillery in the Revolutionary war - and a U. States pensioner at the time of his death. She further declares that she was married to the said Alex r M c Alexander in said County - then Am st - by the Rev d M c Irving on the 2 nd day of March 1786; which was about 58 years ago; that her husband, the aforesaid Alex r M c Alexander died in said County on the 30 th day of January 1840. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place, previous to the 1 st day of January 1794 - viz; at the time above stated; and that her maiden name was Burnett, all of which will appear by the proof annexed.
Test
Martha M c Alexander
No. H Gray
mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written - Before me - In presence of - No. H Gray -
J. H. Loving J. P.

Family Record.
The within family register was taken from the family bible of Allen Mc Alexander by Mr Gray in my presence - May 6 th 1844.
Lucinda Mc Alexander
Test. Ro. H Gray -

Virginia.
At a Court held for Nelson County, at the Courthouse, on the 27 th day of August, 1854.
State of Virginia, Nelson County, to wit:
On this 27 th day of August, 1854, personally appeared in open Court, before the Court of Nelson County, now sitting, Alexander M c Alexander, a resident of the said County and State of Virginia, aged about 79 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 , 1852.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named Officers and served as herein stated; That to the best of his recollection, in the Spring of the year 1778, he then being a resident of the County of Amherst and State aforesaid, he was drafted from the Militia of the said County, and under the command of Capt. John Higgensbotham and Lieut. Lindsay Coleman, and was marched to the barracks in the County of Albemarle, where he served in the character of a corporal one month, exclusive of the time it took his company to march to and from the said barracks, which he believes was not less than four days. That, whilst at the said barracks, they were employed in guarding the Saratoga prisoners. — That in the autumn and Winter of 1780 he joined a Volunteer company raised for a tour of three months, intended to march to the aid of the Southern States, after the defeat of Genl. Gates, — that the company were to elect their own officers, which resulted in the choice of John Morrison as Captain, Thomas Evers Lieutenant, and William Barnett Ensign, and the Declarant one of the Sergeants. — that after the organization aforesaid, the said company and the Declarant with them, marched to the City of Richmond and Petersburg, where they joined Genl. Lawson's brigade, and were under the command to the best of his recollection of Col. Randolph and Maj. Holcomb, and that the period for which his said company had volunteered was three months, and delays having arisen in organizing the Brigade, it was found that the three months was nearly expired; whereupon it was proposed to the company to continue three months from that time, instead of three months from the day of their marching, but this proposition was only accepted by fourteen others (and himself, of the company, which not being a command sufficient for our Officers, the whole company was discharged, and returned home, having served in the tour two months — That this latter tour he performed as Orderly Sergeant to the Company, and for proof of that fact and the service, he refers to the affidavit of Charles Rodes marked A, herewith exhibited, and prayed to be taken as a part of this declaration. — That in the month of January 1781, hearing of the invasion of Arnold and his presence in Richmond or Manchester, he joined a Volunteer company from the said County of Amherst, under the command of Lieut. James Montgomery, and made a

Forced march to the City of Richmond, on reaching which place we found that the enemy had retired, and finding no troops stationed there, we were advised and did march to, and joined some Augusta Militia stationed at Falmouth, where we continued a few days, and then took up our line of march for Williamsburg, by which time and at which last mentioned place we found that the Amherst Militia had arrived; we were then offered to join the Amherst Militia and serve and have credit for a tour of duty or to be discharged and return without, the he preferred the former, and joined the company of Capt. James Barnett with whom he served a tour of three months, in the character of a sergeant to the company, for proof of which fact and of the service, he refers to the affidavit of Micajah Wheeler marked B, herewith exhibited, and also prayed to be taken as a part of this his declaration — That his whole service in both characters, viz: that of Corporal and Sergeant, was six months and four days — that he has no documentary evidence to support his said claims, and that he knows of no other living witness, other than Wheeler and Rodes, by whom he could prove them — That as to the circumstances of his services, the first and second tour was barren of incidents, of the third and last he recollects that after joining Capt. Barnett at Williamsburg, they were marched to York Town, thence to the neighbourhood of Hampton, where they continued for a few days, thence returned to the half way house, between the two last named places, where they encamped some weeks, thence, marched to York, the second morning after this the enemy came to the half way house, on their way to Hampton, in which march they committed many depredations — that he recollects that a Col. Malory with a few Militia attempted to check them in their career, but was defeated and killed — That understanding that the enemy were not advancing upon York Town, Capt. Tucker with seventy men under him, of which the Declarant was one, were detached by a forced march to the neighbourhood of Hampton, but on reaching that place we found that the enemy had gone on board their shipping, when the company returned to York Town, thence, with the other companies there, viz: three, composing a battalion, we returned to the half way house, where we erected new pine huts, and continued until the expiration of the said tour. — That the field Officers during the last tour were Col. Dabney and Major Campbell.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity, except the present, and declares that his name is not on the Pension roll of the Agency of any State.
Interrogatories propounded by the Court, and the answers thereto.
1st. Where and in what year were you born?
Answer. I was born in Albemarle County, Virginia, on the 1st. May, 1756.
2nd. Have you any record of your age, and if so where is it?

answer. I have no record of my age, but have seen it in my father's family bible, in the possession of my elder brother John.
3rd. Where were you living when called into the service, where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?
Answer. I lived where born when first called into the service, that is, in Amherst County Virginia, formerly a part of Albemarle, and now a part of Nelson, where I have lived since the Revolutionary War, and where I now live.
4th. How were you called into service, were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute, and if a substitute, for whom?
Answer. My first tour I was drafted, the second I was a volunteer, the third I at first volunteered, and was then attached to a militia company which was then serving under a draft, the last tour I did agree might be credited to my brother John who was very nigh to a marching division.
5th. State the names of some of the Regular Officers who were with the troops where you served, such continental or militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service.
Answer. The lapse of time is so very great. I recollect but little more than is stated in my Declaration - At the Barracks I recollect Col. Taylor of the Regulars, who commanded at that time.
6th. Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so by whom was it given, and what has become of it?
Answer. I never did receive any written discharge from the service, nor do I believe it was usual to give such in those days.
7th. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighbourhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the revolution.
Answer. There is no Minister residing in my immediate neighbourhood, but I expect that Lee W. Harris (and) Nicholas L. Martin who reside in my neighbourhood will so certify.
Sworn (and) subscribed the day (and) year aforesaid.
Alexander M c Alexander.
We Lee W. Harris and Nicholas L. Martin residing in the County of Nelson, do hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Alexander M c Alexander who has subscribed (and) sworn to the above Declaration; that we believe him to be about 79 years of age as he states, that he is reputed (and) believed in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Lee W. Harris.
Nicholas L. Martin.

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, and reading the affidavits referred to, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier, and served as he states; and the Court doth further certify, that it appears to them that there is no clergyman residing in the immediate neighbourhood of the applicant, and that See W. Harris and Nicholas L. Martin who have signed the preceding certificate, are residents of the said County of Nelson, and that their statement is entitled to full credit; - and that William B. Harris and Benjamin Harris who have signed the certificates A and B, referred to, are acting Justices of the Peace in and for the said County of Nelson.
A.
Nelson County, to wit: This day personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace for the County aforesaid, at his own house, Charles Rodes, and made oath according to law, that he is a Soldier of the Revolution, and that during that period he knew Alexander M c Alexander in the fall and part of the Winter of 1780 in a march from where Dorington (Nelson County) is now, until he were discharged at the Long Ordinary near Petersburg. Our Captain was John Morrison - Thomas Jones Lieut - Alexander served as a Sergeant, and the tour was more than two months. Given under my hand this 28th June 1834. Charles Rodes.
Nelson County, to wit: I William B. Harris the Justice of the Peace before whom the foregoing affidavit was made, do hereby certify, that it appears to me, that Charles Rodes, the affiant, is a credible person, and that his evidence is entitled to credit. Given under my hand this 28th day of June 1834. Wm B. Harris.
B.
Nelson County, to wit: This day personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace for the County aforesaid, at his own house, Micaiah Wheeler, and made oath, according to law, that he is a soldier of the Revolution, and that he knew Alexander M c Alexander in the Winter 1781, at the half way house between York and Hampton, under the commands of Col. Dabney and Maj. Campbell, and Capt. James Barnett, and that he served as a Sergeant, and the tour was three months. Given under my hand this 10th day of May 1834. Benjamin Harris.
Nelson County, to wit: I Benjamin Harris, the Justice of the Peace before whom the foregoing affidavit was made, do hereby certify, that Micaiah Wheeler, the affiant, is a credible person, and that his evidence is entitled to credit. Given under my hand this 10th day of May 1834. Benjamin Harris.
A true copy from the records of said Court.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name as Clerk, and affixed the seal of the said Court, this 3rd day of September, 1834. Spotswood Garland, Clerk of Nelson County Court.

November 16, 1934
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Alexander McAleander-W.5359 BA-8/AVT
Mrs. William M. Sweeny 126 Franklin Street Astoria, Long Island New York
Dear Madam:
The record of Alexander McAleander which follows was obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 5359, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
Alexander McAleander was born May 1, 1756 in Albemarle County, Virginia, names of his parents not given.
While residing in Amherst County, which was formerly a part of Albemarle County, Virginia, he enlisted in the spring of 1878 and was a corporal in Captain John Higginbotham's Virginia company, marched to the barracks in Albemarle County, and guarded the prisoners taken at Saratoga, length of service one month and four days; Colonel Taylor was in charge of the barracks at this time. He volunteered in the autumn of 1780, served as orderly sergeant in Captain John Morrison's company, Colonel Randolph's Virginia regiment, length of service about two months. He volunteered in January, 1781 under Lieutenant James Montgomery and marched to Richmond and on to Williamsburg, where he joined Captain James Barnett's company and served three months as sergeant in Colonel Dabney's Virginia regiment.
Alexander McAleander was allowed pension on his application executed August 27, 1834, then a resident of Nelson County, which was formerly a part of Albemarle County, Virginia.
He married March 2, 1786 in Amherst County, Vir-

ginia, Martha or Patsey Burnett; they were both then of Amherst County, Virginia. He died January 30, 1840.
His widow, Martha (Patsey) McAleander, was allowed pension on her application executed May 4, 1844, at which time she was seventy-five years of age and living in Nelson County, Virginia, where she was still living in 1849. The names of her parents are not given.
Their children:
Jane born January 14, 1787 William " January 1, 1789 John " April 24, 1791 James " November 23, 1793 Edmund Tucker " February 22, 1796 Alexander Waugh " July 28, 1798 Patsey Burnett " November 8, 1800 Amelia Carlisle " December 23, 1802 Samuel Ramsey " April 5, 1804 David Robinson " December 6, 1806 Joseph Roberts " May 1, 1809.
Their son, David R. McAleander, gave his address in 1849- Lovingston, Virginia. In 1844 Lucinda McAleander was of Nelson County, Virginia, her relationship to the family not shown.
Reference was made in 1834 to John McAleander, the elder brother of the soldier, Alexander McAleander.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 5359
Martha M c Alexander
Widow
Alex d M c Alexander
sergl. Rev. War
Act: Foley, 28/18
Index:—Vol. 86 , Page 19
[Arrangement of 1870.]

8785
Virginia.
Martha M c Alexander
widow of Alexander M c Alexander
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 30th: January, 1840 - of Nelson
(in the State of Va) who was a Capt d H t Inf t : in the col y commanded by Captain Bennett — of the commanded by ————— in the Virginia line for time: 4 days —
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 29 — Dollars 14 Cents per annum, to commence on the 30th day of March 1836. 30 January 1840 —
Certificate of P o at the 14th: — day of October 1840 and sent to R. H. Gray Lynchburg, Va: —
Total amount, $ 32.91
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by W. H. Stewart — Clerk. Book 9 Vol. 1 — Page 273 —

Virginia No 6257.
Martha M c Alexander widow of Alexander M c Alexander who was a Corporal Sergeant in the Virginia line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 29 Dollars 14 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 day of October 1844 and sent to R. H. Gray Esq Lyndeburgh Virginia
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book 4.
Vol. 2 Page 143

Page 15 000
Let to R. McGray May 20 '48  Let to John (Pet) 12th 1848
This letter in the of Robt. Watkins of Va.

Rejected did not save six mts. see letter 8 Oct 34 to A. Garland.
\frac{3.0}{12} = 366

Martha McAlexander Jan 22 48-
Reggie Wright Va. 1848
An. Lymn 1848
James E Heath, Esq. Conor of Pensions,
Mr. C. C. Feb 26 1831

11024
Patsy M c Alcander Maw of Alcander Vw
Act 7 July 1838
Adm d
1 Mo 40 Corpe - 4.14
5 Mo. Serjt. 25.0 f 29.14 Pir am
Commencing on 31 st January 1840 and terminating on 4 March 1841.
Adm d 3 March 1843
f 29.14 Pir am
R. H. Gray Esq Synchling Vw

State of Virginia, Nelson County, to wit:
At a Court held in (and for said County, on Monday the 27th day of May) 1844. The Declaration of Mrs. Patsey M c Alexander was read in Court, claiming a pension from the General Government under the Acts of July 7, 1838, and March 3rd 1843, together with the affidavits of Mrs. Sarah Roberts and Patsey Martin, the married register of said M c Alexander, and the certificate of Scatton H. Doving, and the Court hearing the same, do certify to the War Department, that said Patsey M c Alexander is the widow of Alexander M c Alexander dec d of said County, who was a United States Pensioner from said County at the time of his death, at the rate of $29:00 cents per annum, and died on the 30th day of January, 1840, leaving his present widow Patsey, who has remained unmarried ever since the death of her husband as aforesaid, to the present time. — That the said Sarah Roberts and Patsey Martin are respectable residents of said County, and that their oaths are entitled to credit. And that the said Scatton H. Doving is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified as such, and that the signatures, purporting to be his, affixed to his several certificates, are genuine.
A true copy from the records of the said Court.
In testimony whereof, I, Spotswood Garland, do hereunto sign my name as Clerk of the said Court, and affix the seal of my office, this 28th day of May, 1844.
Sp. Garland, Clerk of Nelson County Court.

PAID
254 06 Sanford L. Sonny, Esq. Washington D.C.

Livingston May 25 th 1849
Dear Sir.
Enclosed you will find my mother's declaration for a pension - please present it at the proper department and obtain the necessary warrant to draw the money.
Very respectfully,
Yrs Affec t .
D r R. McAlister
Send Certificate to David R. McAlister
Livingston Pa

No of D. Richmond Va
Feb The 26th 1851
James E Heath Esq
Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir
You will please permit Mr
Samuel Godwin To examine the papers on file in your office, of Alexander M c Alexander, as well as Martha M c Alexander, the heirs of these persons are constituents of mine and wish to have the claim recommended, as they are of the opinion there has not be paid them as much as the truth of same would justify
I am very respectfully
Hiram W. Dawson

Att. Alexander
L. N. Gles
4855 Pa
Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Pension office Washington City.
11

Th. Lovangston 7 Oclo. 1849.
Dear Sir
Having been constituted and appointed Attorney for Martha Alexander widow of Alexander M c Alexander, of the state of Virginia who is entitled to a pension on account of her husbands revolutionary services and having presented her papers duly prepared and certified to the commissioner of pensions in Richmond for payment, who informed me that although an order had been made for the pension said claimants name had not been certified to the office in Richmond consequently the money could not be paid there. You will therefore make the proper certificate from Your office to the office in Richmond to enable the agent and attorney of her the said Martha M c Alexander to obtain the payment of her said pension claim in the commissioners office in Richmond Va. Yours. Respectfully
Robert J. Morgan Attorney for Martha M c Alexander

War Department Pension Office October 8 th 1834.
Sir,
The papers in the case of Alexander McAlexander have been examined, He claims for two months service in 1780. It would appear that the corps to which he was attached was not regularly organized, and that he did not during the period for which he claims perform any actual service against the enemy, He also alleges to have been in service during two other tours for a period of four months, The act of June 7 1832 provides for none who did not perform an actual service of at least six months, The claim has therefore been rejected, and his papers are placed in the files of this office,
I am, Respectfully Your Afft Servant J. L. Edwards
Spotswood Garland Esq Livingston Va

April 1. 1885.
Martha Edwards. P.O. Box 932 N.Y.C.
Recd. by the widow on May 14.
FREE
Jas L Edwards Esq. Com. of pensions Washington City D.C.

alleg a ppeared
Lynch's March 28 1845
Sir,
Enclosed I send you the Affidavit of Mrs. Martha Mc Alexander - claiming the benefit of the Act of the 23 rd of Jan y 1825 - having had her pension curtailed, in consequence of the Act of April 30 th 1844. you will please forward her certificates from March 4, 1836, to the 30 th day of Jan y 1840, the day of her husband's death - and the day she has been allowed pension under the act of 1838, and 43.
N. H. Gray agent
Please forward Mrs Lockarts, and Purdie's certificates - as promised by Dr. Cumpf.
N. H. G.

Apr 6 1848
Robert H Gray for Martha M 6254 4502 Alexander Hannah Watkins
J. Edwards Esq. Gov. of Pensylvania Washington City D.C.

Synch: March 31, 1848.
Air,
As it is evident that by the pension act of Feb: 2 1848 The obstructions thrown in the way of Martha M c Alexander (still alive) re- ceiving her (Nelson Co V a ) arrears - by the act of Apr: 30, 1844 - are removed - you will therefore, please inform me whether it will be necessary for the widow to make a new declaration - and if so, please send one - or whether the declaration of Feb: 2, 1848 - enclosed me - is intended to embrace her case - Stating, that her husband was a pensioner &c
In a further, whether in the case of Hannah Watkins Rankin of Campbell Co V a - rejected, because she was not alive the 16 th of Aug 1842 - up to which time the opinion of Att y Gen l Legan prevailed - That because her husband was alive the 7 th of June 1832, the widow was not entitled to the benefit of the act of July 1838 - the bar is not now removed also; and if so, I imagine, that you will issue the certificate.
You will however, please answer the enquiry in my last, in regard to the true intent, meaning, and bearing, of the act of Feb: 2, 1848 - rest no from you, by mail &c yours - R o H Gray Att y

Virginia, ss.
On this 24 th day of May 1849 personally appeared before me No. J. M c Kincaid Justice of the peace for Nelson County in the State aforesaid, Martha M c Alexander a resident of said County aged 80 — years, who being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the Act of Congress, passed the 2 d February 1848 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Alexander M c Alexander who was a Corporal and Sergeant in the Revolutionary War, who was a pensioner and drew the sum of Twenty nine dollars and fourteen cents annually and who in his life time resided in the said County of Nelson. That since the death of the said Alexander M c Alexander she has drawn a pension as his widow of $29 14 cents annually reference to her former declaration is here made for the particulars therein stated. She further declares that she is still a widow and that she is unable from age and infirmity to attend Court to make her declaration therein.
Martha Mc Alexander made.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me
No. J. M c Kincaid J.P.
Nelson County V a . to wit.
I No. J. M c Kincaid a justice of the peace in and for said County do hereby certify, that it is my opinion that Martha M c Alexander whose name is subscribed to the foregoing declaration is too old and infirm to attend in Court to make her declaration for a pension. Given under my hand this the 24 th day of May - 1849
No. J. M c Kincaid J.P.

State of Virginia, § Nelson County, ss
I Spotswood Garland clerk of the county court of the county of Nelson, in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that Robert J. Kincaid whose name is signed to the foregoing certificates, is, and was at the time of signing the same, an acting justice of the peace in and for the said county, duly commissioned and qualified as such, and that the signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof I hereto set my hand - and affix the seal of the said court this 24 th day of May 1849
Spotswood Garland, clerk of Nelson County Court.

Mr. W. Gray Agent Sydney
FREE
Jas L Edwards Esq Com. of Pensions Washington City
11024 Judge Rev Nuncha M c Alrean
7 Aug 1838

Pelson County May 28 1844,
Sir,
Enclosed I send you the declaration of Patsey alias Martha M c Alexander - widow of Alonzo M c Alexander dec d of said county, who was a U.S. pensioner at June 7. 1832 at the rate of $29.- per m th . The evidence is very positive. The name Patsey is used for Martha - and Eunice. You must bear in mind that this part of Nelson was in Amherst at the time of this marriage - hence the necessity of referring to the records of Amherst County for return of marriage &c. Please act on this case as soon as possible it not being an original one.

Washington Feb y 2 nd 1846
Sir, Will you be so good as to reconsider the decision obtained in your letter of May 2 nd 1845 regarding the claim of Martha M c Alcandra of Nelson County Va. for pension, act 1831, 472 444 from the 4 th of March 1836, to the time of her husband's death - because her declaration was not filed in your office prior to the 30 th day of May 1844: Which disability was removed by the Resolution of Congress of the 23 rd of Jan y 1845 - which says - that the 30 th of Apr l 1844, shall not be so construed as in any way to effect the claims of those widows, whose application for a pension or an arrear of pension at the passage of this resolution shall have been filed in the pension office, awaiting the decision of the pension office Commission of pensioners!!
Which declaration we take this occasion to inform you was filed in your office early in the month of May 1845: and which D r Cummins informed me fully embraced Mrs. Alexander's case, provided she complied with the rule prescribed by your office, which was to make a declaration in manner and form set forth - showing that she was alive at the passage of the Resolution of the 23 rd Jan y 1845 as aforesaid.
You will confer a great favor, by giving this case an early re-hearing, as in the event of its being adverse, to lay the same before Congress.
Yours respectfully -
Rob t H Gray att y . for Martha M c Alcandra.

Cal - Edwards will please attend to the within at his earliest convenience & advise him of his decision Ed. Edwards
Feb 4. 1846
Rev
Mary McMillan
(resent)
Rev J Francis Esq - Gen. of Presbyteries
Washington 65 S.C.

declaration.
In order to obtain the benefit of the resolution of Congress, of the 23 d of January 1845.
State of Virginia Nelson County to wit, Whereas the act of the 30 th of April 1844, prohibited me from drawing a pension for the same period during which my husband was a pensioner; I now make the following statement under oath, to obtain the benefits of the resolution above mentioned. I am the widow of Alexander McAlexander who was a private in the war of the Revolution; I have drawn a pension at the rate of $29 44 cents per annum from the 30 th day of January 1840; and now ask for the amount due me from the 4 th day of March 1836, to the 30 th day of January 1840; when my former pension commenced, in the year 1840 at the rate of $29 44 cents per annum.
Martha for X McAlexander mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me a justice of the peace in and for said county of Nelson, this 24 th day of March 1845.
Hawes N Coleman J.P.
In presence of - Lafayette W. Gray
I certify that the declarant Martha McAlexander is personally known to me, and that she is the same individual she represents herself to be in the foregoing Affidavit.
Hawes N Coleman J.P.
State of Virginia, Nelson County, to wit.
I, Spotswood Garland, Clerk of the County Court of Nelson County, in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify, that Hawes N. Coleman, whose name is signed to the foregoing certificates, is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and that the signatures aforesaid, purporting to be his, are genuine. In testimony whereof, I hereunto sign my name as Clerk of the said Court, and affix the seal of my office, this 24 th day of March, 1845. -
Sp. Garland, Clerk of Nelson County Court.

Virginia:
At a Court of Quarterly Session, continued and held for Nelson County, at the Courthouse, on the 27th day of August, 1831.
State of Virginia, Nelson County, ss.
On this 27th day of August 1831, personally appeared in open Court before the Court of Nelson County now sitting, Alexander M c Alexander, a resident of the said County and State of Virginia, aged about seventy nine 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 7th, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named Officers and served as herein stated: That to the best of his recollection in the Spring of the year 1778, he then being a resident of the County of Amherst and State aforesaid, he was drafted from the Militia of the said County, and under the command of Capt. John Higgingsbotham and Lieut. Lindsay Coleman, and was marched to the Barracks in the County of Albemarle, where he served in the character of a Corporal one month, exclusive of the time it took his company to march to and from the said barracks, which he believes was not less than four days - That whilst at the said barracks they were employed in guarding the Saratoga prisoners - That in the Autumn and Winter of 1780 he joined a Volunteer company raised for a tour of three months, intended to march to the aid of the Southern States, after the defeat of Genl. Gates, that the company were to elect their own Officers, which resulted in the choice of John Morrison as Capt. Thomas Evers Lieut and William Barnett Ensign, and the declarant one of the Sergeants - That after the organization as aforesaid, the said Company and the declarant with them, marched to the City of Richmond and Petersburg, where they joined Genl. Dawson's Brigade, and were under the command, to the best of his recollection, of Col. Randolph and Major Holcomb, and that the period for which his said Company had volunteered was three months, and delays having arisen in organizing the Brigade, it was found that the three months was nearly expired; Whereupon it was proposed to the Company to continue three months from that time, instead of three months from the day of their marching, but this proposition was accepted by fourteen others and himself of the Company, which not being a command sufficient for our Officers, the whole Company was discharged, and returned home, having served in the tour two months - That the latter tour he performed as Orderly Sergeant to the Company, and for proof of that fact and the service he refers to the affidavit of Charles Rodes marked A herewith exhibited, and prayed to be taken as a part of this his declaration - That in the month of January 1781, hearing of the invasion of Arnold and his presence in Richmond or Manchester, he joined a Volunteer Company from the said County of Amherst, under the command of Lieut James Montgomery, and made a forced march to the City of

Richmond, on reaching which place we found that the enemy had retired, and finding no troops stationed there, we were advised, and did march to and join some Augusta militia stationed at Falmouth, where we continued a few days, and then took up our line of march for Williamsburg, by which time and at which last mentioned place, we found that the Amherst Militia had arrived, we were then offered to join the Amherst Militia and serve and have credit for a tour of duty or to be discharged and return without, that he preferred the former and joined the Company of Capt James Barnett, with whom he served the tour of three months, in the character of a Sergeant to the Company, for proof of which fact and of the service, he refers to the affidavit of Micajah Wheeler marked B. herewith exhibited, and also prayed to be taken as a part of this his declaration - That his whole service in both characters viz: that of Corporal and Sergeant was six months and four days - that he has no documentary evidence to support his said claims, and that he knows of no other living witnesses other than Wheeler and Rodes, by whom he could prove them - That as to the circumstances of his services the first and second tour was barren of incidents, of the third and last he recollects that after joining Capt. Barnett at Williamsburg, they were marched to York Town, thence to the neighbourhood of Hampton, where they continued for a few days, thence returned to the half way house between the last named places, where they encamped some weeks, thence marched to York, the second morning after this the enemy came to the half way house, on their way to Hampton, in which march they committed many depredations, that he recollects that a Col. Mallory with a few Militia attempted to check them in their career but was defeated and killed - That understanding that the enemy were not advancing upon York Town, Capt. Tucker with seventy men under him, of which the declarant was one, were detached by a forced march to the neighbourhood of Hampton but on reaching that place, he found that the enemy had gone on board their shipping, when the company returned to York Town, thence with the other companies there viz: three composing a Battalion, he returned to the half way house, where we erected new pine huts and continued until the expiration of the said tour - That the field Officers during this last tour were Col. Dabney and Major Campbell.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any State.
Interrogatories propounded by the Court and the Answers thereto.
1st. Interrogatory - Where and in what year were you born?
Answer. I was born in Albemarle County Va. on the 1. May 1756.
2. Have you any record of your age and if so where is it?
Answer. I have no record of my age, but have seen it in my fathers family bible, in the possession of an elder brother, John.

3 - Where were you living when called into the service, where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?
Answer. I lived where born, when first called into service, that is in Amherst County Va. formerly a part of Albemarle, and now a part of Nelson, where I have lived since the Revolutionary War, and where I now live.
4. How were you called into service, were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute, and if a substitute for whom?
Answer. My first tour I was drafted, the second I was a volunteer, the third I at first volunteered and was then attached to a Militia Company which was serving under a draft - the last tour I did agree might be credited to my brother John who was very nigh to a marching division.
5 - State the names of the Regular Officers who were with the troops when you served, such Continental or Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service.
Answer. - The lapse of time is so very great I recollect but little more than is stated in my declaration - At the Barracks I recollect Col. Taylor of the Regulars who commanded at that time -
6. Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so by whom was it given (and) what has become of it?
Answer. I never received any written discharge from the service, nor do I believe it was usual to give such in those days.
7 - State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighbourhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution.
Answer - There is no minister residing in my immediate neighbourhood, but I expect that Dea W. Harris (and) Nicholas L. Martin who reside in my neighbourhood will so certify.
Sworn (and) subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Alexander M c . Alexander
We Dea W. Harris (and) Nicholas L. Martin residing in the County of Nelson do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Alexander M c . Alexander, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be about 79 years of age, as he states, that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
{ See W. Harris
{ Nicholas L. Martin
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, and reading the affidavits referred to, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier and served as he states. And the Court doth further certify,

that it appears to them that there is no clergyman residing in the immediate neighbourhood of the applicant, and that Lee W. Harris and Nicholas L. Martin who have signed the preceding certificate are residents of the said County of Nelson, and that their statement is entitled to full credit. And that William B. Harris and Benjamin Harris who have signed the Certificates A and B referred to are acting Justices of the Peace in and for the said County of Nelson.
(A.)
Nelson County, to wit: This day personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace for the County aforesaid, at his own house, Charles Rodes, and made oath according to law, that he is a soldier of the Revolution, and that during that period he knew Alexander M c Alexander in the fall and part of the Winter of 1780, in a march from where Livingston (Nelson County) is now, until we were discharged at the Long Ordinary near Petersburg, our Captain was John Morrison, Thomas Jones Lieutenant - Alexander served as a sergeant, and the tour was more than two months. Given under my hand this the 28th day of June 1831.
Charles Rodes.
Nelson County, to wit: I William B. Harris, the Justice of the Peace before whom the foregoing affidavit was made do hereby certify that it appears to me that Charles Rodes the affiant is a credible person and that his evidence is entitled to credit. Given under my hand this 28th day of June 1831. W m B. Harris.
(B.)
Nelson County, to wit: This day personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace for the County aforesaid, at his own house, Micajah Wheeler, and made oath, according to law, that he is a soldier of the Revolution, and that he knew Alexander M c Alexander in the Winter 1781 at the halfway house between York and Hampton, under the command of Col. Dabney & Major Campbell, and Capt. James Barnett, and that he served as a sergeant, and the tour was three months. Given under my hand this 10th day of May 1831.
Benjamin Harris.
Nelson County, to wit: I Benjamin Harris, the Justice of the Peace before whom the foregoing affidavit was made, do hereby certify that Micajah Wheeler, the affiant, is a credible person, and that his evidence is entitled to credit. Given under my hand this 10th day of May 1831.
Benjamin Harris.
True Copies from the records of the said Court.
Teste, Sp. Gulland, etc.

No 18 Brown's Hotel, Washington City 9 Decem 1834
To Mr J. L. Edward
Pension Commission
Sir,
At the request of Mr Alexander M c Alexander of the County of Nelson Virginia I herewith enclose you an explanation and some additional proof, in support of his claim to a pension under the act of 1832 — From a copy of his declaration and the accompanying proof on file in the Clks office of Nelson, which is now endorsed Lyon, also your letter dated the 8 th Oct 1834 to the clerk of that County informing Mr M c Alexander of the rejection of his claim, which letter is also herewith sent you, it appears that the objection taken is to the two months service alleged to have been performed in a Volunteer Corps under Gen l Lawson, which you will observe is proved by the affidavit of Charles Rhodes — But the following reference to the journals of the Va a Legislature now in my possession in this place will remove all doubt upon the subject:
V a House of Delegates Nov 21 st 1780 page 23 of their Journal
A motion was made that the house do come to the following resolution:
Whereas it is highly proper to countenance and encourage the zeal of good citizens, who generously stand forth to oppose the enemies of their country; and whereas a number of worthy men have formed themselves into a Legionary Corps under the command of Robert Lawson Esq y to serve as Volunteers with the Continental army in the South; Resolved, that the Governor be desired to present the said Corps with an elegant Standard, with proper devices thereon, as a testimony of the sense entertained by the Gen l Assembly of their Virtuous exertions in the cause of their country. And it is further resolved that the individuals of that and other Volunteer Corps that have joined the army, either within or without the State, shall be considered as having thereby performed a lot of Military duty.
Nov 23 rd 1780 page (26)
A message from the Senate by Mr Ralston
The Senate have agreed to the Resolution for presenting a Standard to Col Lawson's Legionary Corps and then he withdrew.
Nov 30. 1780. page 33
A motion was made that the house do come to the following Resolution:
Resolved, that the Assembly have an high sense of the patriotic exertions of the Volunteers under Gen l Lawson and wish to render them every proof of their approbation, but as the said Volunteers have been delayed in their march to Carolina, by the invasion of this State, whereby their time of service is considerably lessened, as a scarcity of provisions makes it necessary that every aid should be effectual, and as the great difficulty of procuring forage will make it impracticable to carry Cavalry into Carolina;
Resolved that the Governor be desired to discharge the said Volunteers unless they shall agree to serve during the Southern Campaign, to be appointed by the commanding officer in that department.
Decem r 1780 page 34
A message from the Senate by Mr Mulhens — Mr Speaker — The Senate have concurred to the Resolution for discharging the Volunteers. Mr Gen l Lawson will move an amendment, to which they desire

the concurrence of his time. And then he withdrew.
"The house proceeded to consider the said amendment, and the same being read was "agreed to"
I send you the foregoing receipt, in order that you may compare it with the exhibits which are given, and I presume that this new evidence so emphatically supersedes the declaration of Mr. McAlexander that it will induce you to admit his claim as set forth five months as Sept 1st one month & four days as private, (he claims as capt.) before being no proof of his being a non commissioned officer Refuse then —
Respectfully yours
John Thompson Jr
P.S. I will call upon you Monday or Tuesday
next.
2.7.4
Adm 1 mo. 4 days Cont. 5 mo. 5 days Cont. 25.00- 3.66- 48 29.14
Present.
Genl of Division
J. J. Edwards
Br. To W. Thompson at Brown Hotel

126 Franklin Street, Astoria, Long Island, N.Y., September, 17, 1934
Mr. A. D. Hiller, Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C.,
Dear Sir:-
Thank you for your favor of September the twelfth.
I should greatly appreciate it if you will kindly send me the military services in the War of the Revolution of Alexander McAleander, a soldier who applied August 27, 1834, from Nelson County, Virginia; also the Revolutionary record of Jesse Tucker, whose widow, Nancy King applied from Bedford County, Virginia, July 25, 1834.
Yours very truly,
Senora H. Sweeney (Mrs. William M. Sweeny)

November 16, 1934
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Alexander McAlexander-W.5359 Jesse Tucker-W.7987 BA-J/AWF
Mrs. William M. Sweeny 136 Franklin Street Astoria Long Island, New York
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Alexander McAlexander, a pensioner from Nelson County, Virginia, and Jesse Tucker, whose widow, Nancy King, was a pensioner from Bedford County, Virginia.
The records of these soldiers are furnished herewith as found in pension claims based upon their service in the War of the Revolution.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator