Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 3,140, for John Mc Laughlin, Pennsylvania

SERVICE
NUMBER
Navy
McLaughlin, John Dunlap, Sarah (Former widow)
R 3140
CONTENTS
Pennsylvania, residence of widow in 1843.

John McLaughlin & Sarah Cook, were married by the Rev. Andrew Everanson, rector of the Swedish churches in & near to Philadelphia, on the thirtieth day of July, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred & seventy-eight." -
I certify that the above is a correct copy from the marriage records belonging to the Swedish churches therein named. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 19 th day of July A.D. 1843 - N.B. In the date (1778) above given, the figure eight at first view resembles a three, & it is probable in the copy of the record before made it was put 1773 instead of 1778. The latter is the true date.
J. C. Blay L.S.
Rector of Gloria Dei (Swedish) Church, Southwark.
County of Philadelphia ss.
The nineteenth day of July A.D. 1843 personally appeared before the Subscriber one of the aldermen in and for the County aforesaid J. C. Blay who being duly sworn doth depose and say that the foregoing statement is just and true to the best of his knowledge and belief
Pennsylvania Philadelphia County ss.
Thomas Smith Alderman
I Richard Walmer Esq. Esq. Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of this County do certify that Thornton Smith Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavit was made and who in his own proper hand writing has here- unto subscribed his name was at the time of so doing and now is one of the aldermen in and for the County of Philadelphia duly commissioned and qualified as all whose acts as such full faithful and faithful and ought to be given well in Court of Judicature as thereunto
In testimony whereof I have

Thereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court at Philadelphia the 25th. day of July A.D. 1843.
William H. Brown Notary

5850
Douglas D Sarah M c Laughlin
Mr. McLaughlin
at July 36
Sarah M c Laughlin
Joseph Butler 600 165 N. 13 Street Phila

State of Pennsylvania } County of Philadelphia } ss.
On this 25 th day of March 1843. personally appeared before us — John Dennis & James A Campbell, — Two of the Aldermen, in and for the County of Philadelphia duly Commissioned and acting as such. Sarah McLaughlin, aged Eighty five years, past. Who being 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 th , 1833. July 7 th 1838. and August 23 rd 1842. Granting pensions to widows of persons, who served during the War of the Revolution. That she is the widow of John McLaughlin, dec'd, who was a Seaman in the service, on board the American Row Gallies, for more than Three years. — in protecting the trade on the river Delaware, in 1776. and in 1777. was engaged and in the actions with the British Ships, Roebuck and Liverpool; and after, in 1777, engaged the Roebuck, Isis and Augusta; when the latter ship took fire and blew up. continued in service until a short time before the Hoyle Rly was fitted out; commanded by Captain Barney late Commodore (dec'd), entered on board said vessel, was in the Battle, and took the Genl. Monk, lately out of New York and sent her up a prize, I was on the way, when she came to, saw the killed and wounded — brought on shore. Shortly after took the Hookersniving a small privateer Schooner, sent her up. in the action with the Monk, he received a wound across his head from a splinter, altho considered slight injured him, at times as long as he lived. served on board other vessels to the end of the war. she has resided in the city and County ever since, had Children, but they are all dead. She declares that she was married to the said John McLaughlin, on the 30 th day of July 1773. and that he died on the 9 th day of November 1798. That she was married to him as stated, and that in her marriage certificate herunto attached. which marriage took place previous to the first day of January 1794. To wit: at the time above stated. She further declares, that after the death of John McLaughlin aforesaid, she was married to William Dunlap. on the 24 th day of December 1812. That he died, on the 18 th day of August, 1825. and that she is still a widow.
Sworn to and Subscribed } The day and year above Written }
John Dennis Ald n J. A Campbell Ald n
her Sarah X McLaughlin mark.
At the same time, and before us, appeared and was duly sworn according to law, Esther May aged 74 years and Mary Mink, aged 84 years. Who being duly sworn according to law, Do on their Oaths declare, that they are well acquainted
with Sarah Dunlap, late Sarah McLaughlin, widow of John McLaughlin dec'd, with whom, also they were well acquainted, from the time of their marriage, neighbours and intimate friends. That she is the same person, as she represents herself. The said Mary Mink doth declare, that she well remembers, that John McLaughlin dec'd, was engaged in the service, as has been represented above, by his widow Sarah. And further declares that she is a worthy, upright, honest, pious, poor, woman and worthy of Credit. whose earnings, occasions her to go on crutches.
Sworn to and Subscribed } The day and year above Written } John Dennis Ald n J. A Campbell Ald n
Esther May her Mary X Mink mark

In addition to the foregoing: We the subscribers Justices Eldermen of the County and State aforesaid, duly Commissioned and acting as such: before whom the above affidavits were taken on the 25 th day of March 1843 at the residence of Sarah M c Laughlin. Do state that owing to lameness, she could not attend at Court, to make the aforesaid declaration. We further declare that the witnesses, Esther May and Mary Mink, were duly qualified according to law, at the same time and place and that they are respectable, reputable women and worthy of credit.
John Dennis Elderman J. H. Campbell Elderman

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County } ss.
I Richard Palmer Esq. the Notary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County Do Certify that John Dennis and James A. Campbell Esquires before upon their declaration on oath was made and whom their own proper hands and writing have therunto severally subscribed their names upon at the time of so doing were now or then aldermen in and for the County of Philadelphia duly commissioned and qualified to all whose acts at such time full faith and credit are and ought to be given as well in Courts of Judicature as elsewhere.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court at Philadelphia this 31 st day of March 1843. Richard Palmer Esq.

Married July 30, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred & seventy three by the Rev. Andrew G. Swanson, then rector of the Swedish churches in Penn. - Mr. John McLaughlin to Sarah Cook. -
I certify that the above is a true & correct copy from the Records of marriages belonging to Stockholm (Swedes') church, in the District of Southwark - In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this third day of March A. D. 1843. -
J. G. G. Gray Rector of the above-named church

August 3, 1937
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Mr. Keith G. Schmebly 369 Upland Way Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania
BA-J/EEI John McLaughlin-R/3140
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of John McLaughlin, who lived on a farm on the Maryland and Pennsylvania line and whose house, you state, is still standing in what is now Maryland.
With the information furnished by you, no record could be identified definitely as that of the soldier in whom you are interested. The record is furnished herein of a John McLaughlin, of Pennsylvania, which may be of interest to you. No record has been found of a John McLaughlin, of Maryland, all spellings of the surname searched.
John McLaughlin R. 3140
The date and place of birth and names of the parents of John McLaughlin are not shown.
John McLaughlin married July 30, 1778, Sarah Cook. They were married by the Reverend Andrew Coerssen, rector of the Swedish churches in and near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and the marriage was recorded on the records of Gloria Dei (Swedish Church) of Southwark, Pennsylvania. The date and place of birth and names of the parents of Sarah are not shown.
After the Revolution, John McLaughlin lived in Southwark, Pennsylvania, where he was in business.
He died November 9, 1798, place not shown, and his widow, Sarah, married December 24, 1812, William Dunlap, who died August 18, 1825. There are no further data in regard to said William.

March 25, 1843, Sarah Dunlap, then aged eighty-five years and a resident of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where she had lived many years, applied for the pension which might have been due on account of the service of her former husband, John McLaughlin, in the Revolutionary War and alleged that said John McLaughlin served for more than three years as a seaman in the American Navy, engaged in protecting the trade on the Delaware River and that he was in actions with the British ships, "Roebuck", "Liverpool", "Isis", and "Augusta"; that when the ship "Hyder Ally" was fitted up and put in command of Captain (later Commodore) Barney, John McLaughlin went on board said vessel and was in the engagement with the British ship, "General Monk", in which action the "General Monk" was captured; that later he was in another engagement in which a small privateer vessel was captured; that he received a wound across the head from a splinter which wound troubled him as long as he lived and that he continued in service until the close of the war.
Could not make out name of privateer so did not use.
Found acct of this engagement in Navy Dept.
Her claim was not allowed as she failed to furnish proof of service as required by the pension laws.
The widow stated that she had children but that all were dead in 1843; their names are not shown.
Your War Department report is enclosed herewith.
Very truly yours
A. D. MILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
1937-Aug 3-Visit to visit G. Schmeltz - GZ
3140
P. O. Sarah Dunlap
Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18 .
Discharged: _____, 18 .
REJECTED
Printed list of 1857 shows cause of suspension Application filed: _____, 18 .
"suspended for proof of service." Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18 .

V 5850 Sarah Dunlap Pa. 3140 at 6 Peter Street " " " Act 4 July 1836

Philadelphia July 25. 1843. —
J. L. Edwards Esq m — Commissioner of Pensions } Sir,
I herein enclose a certified copy of the marriage Certificate of Sarah M c Laughlin, late Sarah Dunlap; any thing further as to positive knowledge of his service, I believe cannot be found. I have made enquiry through Southwork, find a number who knew him after the war, and and have always believed him attached to such service as are represented by his old widow as well the witnesses to her declaration. she therefore rests her claim on such proof as are in your possession, and to the generosity of the Government. with respect remain your Hon ble Serv t . Joseph Butler. agent
N B — you will see by the certificate, that if an error as to the year was made in the first certificate; it is corrected, by the Clugyman, who thinks he called it 1773 instead of 1778. however on examination 1778 is correct. —
J. Butler

James L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions
Philadelphia May 23 rd 1843.
Sir-
enclosed you will receive the application of a poor aged cripple, in her 86 th year - and so lame, as scarcely able to cross the room on crutches - her health is feeble and yet she sews at public work making coarse frocks & shirts - has been engaged at such work for 80 years - she is spoken of, by people who have known her, for 40. or 50. years as a good honest, upright, person and worthy of Credit. - many remember her husband since the war of the Revolution. when he followed business in Southwark and in different parts of the county. - Owing to her decrepit state, I have had her papers made out and qualified to, before two Respectable Aldermen in the neighborhood. Should any thing be allowed her - and directed to my care, will immediately attend to the same - agreeably to her wishes - having married a second time, now by the name of Dunlop. - all which is stated, for the consideration of the Department.
By your Hon ble Serv t - Joseph Butler agent.
N o 165. North 13 th St.

J Butler
July 11 1843

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Sir
The papers in the case of Sarah Dunlap improperly styled Sarah McLaughlin have been examined & filed. The regulations herewith enclosed will apprise you of the detail which is required in the narrative & proof of the service - that such specification should be furnished of each term of service, to be taken into the computation of her pension.
The pastor of the Church should be duly qualified before a Justice or Alderman to the copy of the record showing her marriage to her first husband John McLaughlin upon whose service her claim is based.
Joseph Patten Esq. 165 N. 13. Street Philad a .

J. Bulten
Sep 12 1843
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170 Jan 14 Sept 12 43
Sir
The add l evidence in the case of Sarah Dunlap who claims for the Service of her first husband John McLaughlin is satisfactory as to the alleged date of the Marriage But neither the particular statement of the Service nor the proof has been furnished which the regulations of the act of 7 July 38 require — In the adjustment of a pro rata pension, no term of Service can be taken into its computation which is not set forth & proved according to the rules —
J. Butler Esq. Phila.

June 21, 1937
Attention of A. D. Hiller, Esq. Executive Assistant to the Administrator
Veterans' Administration Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Hiller:
JOHN McLAUGHLIN REVOLUTIONARY WAR SOLDIER
John McLaughlin lived on a farm located on State Line, Weston County, Maryland. His farm was so located that there was considerable question for many years as to whether it was in Pennsylvania or in Maryland but I believe it was finally decided it was in Maryland.
The house is still standing and I visited it recently and found it to be on the Maryland side of the State line where the Pennsylvania railroad tracks cross the State line.
John McLaughlin served during the period of the Revolutionary War with various Continental Army organizations and I am enclosing a copy of letter received from the War Department indicating the organizations with which he was connected.
I regret that I am unable to furnish you any information as to the date of his birth but inasmuch as he served as a Revolutionary War soldier I think he must have been born about 1750 and to the best of my knowledge and belief he was born on the farm above mentioned.
It will be of great assistance to me if you can supply me any information possible, particularly as to the name of his wife, his date of birth and anything connected with his children.
Sincerely yours,
Edith G. Schnebly
KGS:BB enc.
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BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME McLaughlin, John GRADE Private LINE New Hampshire
WARRANT NUMBER 3304 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED Mar. 25, 1790 to — not shown —
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.