Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 3273, for David Mayhew, New Jersey

SERVICE
NUMBER
New Jersey.
Mayhew, David Ann
No. 3273
CONTENTS

25.871  Pennsylvania  David Mayhew of Philadelphia Co in the State of Penn who was a Dr in the Company commanded by Captain Newkirk of the Regt commanded by Col Mayhew in the Revolutionary War - New Jersey.  11 Mo 11 D $ 33.33
Inscribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania at the rate of 33 Dollars 33 Cents per annum. to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 17th day of Jan'y and 18th to 1831 Dept. Patents Philadelphia
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1833 - 83, 32 3/4 Semi-annual allowance ending 4th March 34 16.00 $100.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }  Recorded by J. H. ... Clerk, Book E Vol. 5 Page 40

City of Philadelphia } State of Pennsylvania } for
On this 7 day of December 1833. Personally appeared in Open Court, before the Court of Common Pleas now sitting. David Mayhew, a Native of New Jersey. Born in Pittsgrove Township, Salem County, now a Resident of the City of Philadelphia. Aged 75. Years past. Who being first duly qualified according to Law, Doth on his affirmation make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June Seventh 1832.
1 st I entered the service, by volunteering in the company of Capt. Newkirk. Lieut. Uriah Mayhew, under command of Major Hall. met at a place called the Mill-Tavern, from thence march'd up to Woodbury in Gloucester county, here we were station'd a short time, then march'd to Red Bank, after serving one Month, I was taken sick, was conveyed home, lay Ill for two months. 2 nd Tour, I was drafted under Capt. Newkirk. Lieut. Mayhew. Major Hall. march'd to Thompsons Bridge, we did duty some time, then march'd to Rhodes town in Cumberland County, our duty here was to watch and prevent the Refugees and Tories, from aiding the Enemy with provisions, and leading them into the country. as this part was thickly infested with members of that description of wretches, plundering and robing every whig, while on duty in the Neighbourhood. Served out this Tour of three months and was Discharged. 3 rd Tour I volunteered in the company of Capt. Abraham Dubois. Lieut. I do not recd. Sergeant Robt. Patterson. We were the whole of this Tour engaged in protecting the Inhabitants from the Enemies, parties landing along at different parts of the shore, gaining the disaffected and plundering every whig, they could come near. served out this Tour, and was discharged. This Tour was three months. 4 th Tour, I was Drafted in the company of Capt. Newkirk. and under command of Col. Shuler. This was a short time before the British left Philadelphia. We was then ordered on after them. We march'd through the Counties of Gloucester, Burlington and Monmouth, was in expectation of being in the Battle of Monmouth, but owing to our taking a wrong road, we did not arrive until the next day, when the Enemy had got off. We then returned to our own County served out the Tour and was discharged; this tour was three months. was frequently called out, afterwards to drive off the Tories and Refugees, who with the British would land from their vessels in the Delaware to plunder and carry off the inhabitants. often have been from two, three, four days, to two weeks at a time engaged in such Tours. not regularly embodied, perhaps commanded by a Sergeant or Corporal. and was always ready at a moments warning to defend my country. Could all these short periods be added together would make four months. While I was engaged in the four First mentioned Tours, I was not engaged in any civil pursuit. But between those of short duration; I followed my usual occupation for a livelihood. a farmer. I cannot, from loss of memory, remember dates, so as to state with certainty. I do not know of any person living, who was with me in the service. I hereby relinquish every claim to any pension; Except the one under the act of June 7 th 1832. David Mayhew Affidavit and subscribed the day and year aforesaid in Open Court: — F. A. Raybold

Interrogatories by the Court.
 1 st Where and in what year were you born? { Born in Salem County, N Jersey. In the year, 1750. -  2 nd Have you any Record of your age, and if so, where is it? { Records on paper by my father.  3 rd Where were you living when called into service during the war? { Since the last twenty one years, have lived in Philada Pennsyl. a  " Have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and { since which for the last twenty one years, have lived in Philada Pennsyl. a  " Where do you now live? {  4 th How were you called into service; when you drafted 1 st time, Voluntary - 2 nd time or Drafted.  " did you volunteer, or were you a substitute, and 3 rd time volunteer - 4 th time drafted.  " if a substitute; for whom? { Each and every short, four volunteers.  5 th State the names of some of the Regular officers { Thos Genl Bloomfield. then a Captain.  " who were with the Troops; where you served; and { Genl. Howe, a Captain & Major.  " of the Continental and Militia Regiments as you { Col. Shute. Majr. Mackall. Captains. Jacobs.  " can recollect the names of. { Dubois Peter DeLoach. Newbark.  6 th Did you ever receive a discharge from the service { Always verbally discharged.  " and if so, by whom was it given, and what has - { it was generally the case with  " become of it? { Militiamen.  7 th State the names of persons, to whom you are known { Genl. Newbark. Merchants.  " in your present Neighbourhoods, and that can testify - { Brigs. Thompson. John Goble.  " as to your character for veracity and their belief of your { Reuben Gorman. Simon Smith.  " services as a Soldier of the Revolution? { Doct rs Charles Griffith and Doct rs George Wilson. 
We Tho s J. Kitts - A Clergyman, residing in the County of Philadelphia and Reuben Gorman; Residing in (the same) hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with David Mayhew, who has qualified and subscribed to the within declaration; that we believe him to be 75 years of age, 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.
Qualified and subscribed to in open Court, the day and year aforesaid.
F. A. Raybold
Thomas J. Kitts. Reuben Gorman.
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, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further Certifies, that it appears to them that Tho s J. Kitts - Who has signed the preceding Certificate is a Clergyman Resident in the County of Philadelphia and that Reuben Gorman who has also signed the same, is a Resident of the County, and is a credible person; And that their statement is entitled to credit.
Edward King J. Z. Priest

I Richard Palmer Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas Do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the Original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of David Mayhew for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 7 day of December 1833.
(Signature) R Palmer Clerk
I David Mayhew Do hereby certify and declare, that the different Tours, and parts of Tours, as set forth in the preceding Declaration, were performed before, at the time and after the British Army left Philadelphia. but as to remember the different months; I cannot; my memory is so impaired by old age. Except the Tour N o 4. under Col. Shute. This I remember was in the summer, when Gherry's were whipping; I think in June 1778. further I cannot say.
David Mayhew

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Joseph Butler Philadelphia

I Richard Palmes Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas Do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the Original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of David Mayhew for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 7 day of December 1833.
J. W. Alney R. Palmes
I David Mayhew; Do hereby certify and declare, that the different Tours, and parts of Tours, as set forth in the preceding Declaration; were performed before - at the time and after the British Army left Philadelphia. but as to remember the different months; I cannot; my memory is so impaired by old age. Except the Tour N o 4. under Col. Shute. This I remember was in the summer, when Cherries were ripening; I think in June 1778. further I cannot say.
David Mayhew

Pennsylvania Phil la
Anne Mayhew widow of David Mayhew who was a Private N J in the Keystone
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 33 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7th day of Dec r 1843 and sent to
Joseph Butler No. 2 Liberty St. Phil a
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book 14 Vol. 1 Page 134.
Reported
See Let. to Jos Butler.
Feb. 2, 1844.
New certificate issued 12. July 1844 and sent to Joseph Butler Esq. No. 137 Catharine Street Philadelphia
J. Robbins Jr Sept 22. 1857

Extract from the Records of Marriages of the Baptist Church in the Township of Pittsgrove Salem County State of New Jersey
January
1786 March
David Mayhew to Ann Connelkin Arie
State of New Jersey County of Salem } John S Eisenbrey being duly affirmed doth declare and say that the above is a true extract from the Records of Marriages of the Baptist Church in Pittsgrove Salem County New Jersey and that he is at this time Pastor of said Church Affirmed and subscribed before } John S Eisenbrey me this 5th day of October A.D. 1838 Jacob M Mulford Judge of the Court of Common Pleas -
County of Salem } Joseph Kille Clerk of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas of said County do hereby certify that Jacob Mulford before whom the foregoing affirmation was taken is now and was at the time of taking the same one of the Judges of said Court duly Commissioned sworn & authorized to take such affidavits and that the above is in the proper hand writing of said Judge In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this fifth day of October A.D. Eighteen Hundred Thirty Eight Kille Clerk

State of Pennsylvania } ss. City of Philadelphia }
On the 17 th day of Novem r 1838. Personally appeared before the Court of Common Pleas now sitting: for the City and county of Philadelphia. Ann Mayhew, a resident of the Northern Liberties: aged 77 years. Who being first duly sworn according to law: doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain, the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed July 7 th 1838. entitled "An act granting bapssy and pensions to certain widows." That she is the Widow of David Mayhew dec d late a pensioner: see his Certificate of pension, dated the 17 th of January 1834, and herewith forwarded, to Albion K. Parris Esq r . 2 nd Comptroller of the Treasury: Washington. She further declares, that she was Married to the said David Mayhew on the 23 rd of March 1786. That her Husband David Mayhew died on the 17 th of November 1834. That She was not Married to him prior to his leaving the service, but that the marriage took place previous the first day of January, Seventeen hundred and ninety four. To wit: at the time above stated.
Sworn to, and subscribed - { the day and year above written } Edward King } President Judge Fifth Judicial District of Penn a
her Ann X Mayhew mark.
Personally appeared before the Court at the same time; Garret Newkirk and Samuel P. Hibler, who being first duly sworn according to Law: Do, on their Oaths declare, that they are well acquainted with David Mayhew dec d and Ann Mayhew, his wife the above applicant: a number of years. That she is still a Widow, and remains the widow of David Mayhew dec d to this day.
Sworn to and subscribed, { the day and year aforesaid. } Edward King } President Judge 5 th Dist. Penn a
G. Newkirk Sam l P. Hibler
Philadelphia County S.S.
J. R. [?], President of the Court of Common Pleas of the City and

County of Philadelphia, had I catch that Edward King, before whom the present Declaration in Oath & affidavit was made, was at the time of stating President Judge of the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania, duly com- missioned & qualified.
Witness my hand & the seal of the Court, Nov. 17 th 1838
John Morris R

Ann Mayhew's paper.
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Joseph Butler. Phil e

Hemmytown Maine Sept 15. 1854
Hon. L. P. Waldo
Commissioner of Pensions
Sir,
One of my constituents, son of David Mayhew a Revolutionary Soldier who served in the New Jersey Militia and who received a pension up to his death - which occurred Nov 16. 1834 - wishes to know whether anything is due to his Father's heirs from government.
Also his wife died Dec 9. 1834 and I believe she received a pension also - They are informed that something is due them from government. } Yours respectfully Robert Morrill Please inform me & oblige

Pension Office
Sept 20. 1857
Sir Please inform me to what date the pension of the within named Ann Mayhew was paid.
Very respectfully
9 Oct 4 3 P.M. J. Cal for [unclear] R. J. Atkinson Esq 3 d Auditor
She died 9 Oct. 1843. paid to her death.
Richard M. [unclear]
Auditor

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of David Mayhew a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
M. 3273
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     ✓ 4 mos. Priv. Newkirk ✓ N.J.   ✓ 3 mos. Newkirk ✓   ✓ 3 mos. Abraham Bullock ✓   June 1778 3 mos. Newkirk White   about 4 mos. in short alarms.  
Battles engaged in, ✓
Residence of soldier at enlistment, "Salem, N.J."
Date of application for pension, Dec. 7, 1832. This claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Philadelphia, Penn.
Age at date of application, born 1758 Pittsgrove Twp. Salem Co. N.J.
Remarks: Sol. mar. Nov. 23, 1786 Nov. — He died Nov. 17, 1834 and she was allowed pension on her appln. Dec. 7, 1838 at which time she was 77 years of age and a resident of the Northern Liberties, Phila. She died Dec. 7, 1843.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

1918 Mch. 2. Hist. to N. Nelson Mayhew. p
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 3273
Ann Mayhew
Widow -
David Mayhew.
Pr. Rev. War.
Act: March 3 rd 1843
Index:—Vol. M. , Page 2.
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of pension
Philadelphia August 24 th 1843.
Sir, I herein return the paper of Ann Mayhew. I saw her on the 22 nd instant. is still living and in better health, since she has recovered from the Influenza. She wishes, as well as Mr. Fife, Mr. Johnson, and Mrs. Catherine Shire, their papers when acted on, to be sent to my care - which, if received, by me, shall be safely delivered to each person.
Joseph Butler agent.
No. 2. Lybrand street near Race & Broad st. Philadelphia.

J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of pensions
Phila. Feb. 19 th 1844
Sir
nothing has yet transpired as to the Certificate of pension issued on the 7 th of Decr r 43 in fav r of M rs Ann Mayhew - I have agreeably to your instructions made affidavit, and here in enclose it. Should the foregoing come to hand, will immediately forward it to your office.
remain Your Hum ble Serv t Joseph Butler N o 137. Catharine street. Phila da

To J. L. Edwards Esqr. Commissioner of pensions
Philad a Decem r 7 th 1833
Sir. Inclosed you will receive the application of David Mayhew, for a pension. Owing to his weak debilitated state. He cannot state further as to the periods of the war in which he served. He is a sober, respectable man belongs to a Baptist Church, at which Mr. Kitts officiates. in the Northern Liberties — and appears from all I can gather from him; that nothing more can be proved.
very respectfully Your Hon or . Secy. Joseph Butler

L. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions.
Philadelphia Novem r 17 th 1838
Sir, In order you will receive the papers of Mrs. Ann Mayhew widow of Dea. Mayhew (dec'd) with her husband's pension Certificate. I send the same, as instructed by the Gentleman, who pays her same at the Bank D r & Chesnut. any returns directed to me shall be duly attended to.
By your much obliged & Hum Servt. Joseph Butler

Power of Attorney of Mrs Ann May Lew & penman certificate of David May Lew delivered to Hon. A. K. Parris, May 24. 1839

see letter to Hon. A. K. Parris
May 24. 1839 - 2
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 1 st April 1838 - from 4 Sept 1834 to the 17. Nov 1834 the day of his death. Agent Notified 4 June 1839
Letter to J. Butler 29. June 1843, " same per ad 12. July "
2274
Pennsylvania -
Ann Mayhew
widow of David Mayhew Dec 2. -
who was a pensioner under the Act of 7 June 1832 and who died on the 17 November 1834 - of Philadelphia in the State of Pennsylvania who was a private in the Compy: commanded by Captain Newkirk of the Regt: - commanded by Mayhew - in the Regt: Phil a : line for 10 months -
Inscribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania at the rate of 33 - Dollars 33 - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6th day of April 1839 and sent to Joseph Butler, Phil a
Arrears to the 4th of March 1839 $100.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept - 16.66
$116.66
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by Michael Clerk, bk A - Vol. 2 Page 158

STEWARD & STEVENS IRON WORKS
W. NELSON MAYHEW SAMUEL FRANK
NINTH ST. BELOW MONTGOMERY AVE.
OFFICE, 1724-26 N. NINTH STREET
All prices subject to change without notice. Agreements made contingent upon strikes, fires, or any accidents beyond our control.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 25th, 1918.
Department of Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:-
In my letter to you of the 20th inst. I neglected to ask for information concerning David Mayhew of Salem County, N. J. who lived the latter part of his life in Philadelphia.
Very truly yours,
1726 N. 9th St. Philadelphia, Pa.
WNM/M.

Rev. War Sec. 1
27H

W. NELSON MAYHEW 117 EAST MT. PLEASANT AVENUE
Phila Pa
June 11 - 1913
J. L. Davenport Commissary of Pensions Washington D.C.
Will you kindly give me copy of your records of services in the Revolution of David Mayhew in New Jersey Militia, Salem Co. Also of Leonhard Nagle (or Nagel) of Lehigh Co. Pa this man was in both Revolution & war of 1812 I believe & I would like records in both wars.
Thanking you in advance for your early reply.
Very truly W. Nelson Mayhew

Jan 6. 1844
Ann Mayhew Mrs
J L Edwards Esq. Commissioner of pensions
Washington D.C.
3281
Jan 6 1844

James S. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions—
Philadelphia January 1 st 1844.
Sir,
Permit me to solicit your attention, to the last application forwarded by me, in favour of the widows for one year's pension, commencing the 4 th of March 1843. All having been acted on, received and paid, except one that of Mrs. Ann Mayhew and, fearing it may have been sent by wrong direction, (as was one to me, last fall, which I immediately returned to your office &c. please Sir, consider this request as applicable to your Circular, in case of lost or misdirected paper &c. — or as referred to in the above case.
Remain Respectfully, your Hum ble Servt Joseph Butler, agent. N o 2. Lybrand Street,
Phila a .
Ans. by 298  Chas
Jan 18. 1844
W. B. L.

Issue a duplicate Cer- tificate
Send it to Joseph Butler No 137, Catharine St Phila

State of Pennsylvania } City of Philadelphia } ss.
On this 17 th day of February 1844 Personally appeared Before Me John Binns an Alderman in and for the City of Philadelphia, duly Commissioned, and acting as such: Joseph Butler, who being duly sworn ac- cording to law, doth on his Oath declare and say, that a Certificate of Pension issued on the seventh day of December 1843, in favour of Ann Mayhew, has never been received by him. And that strict search has been made, at the Post Office, as well the letter advertising columns of Newspapers, since the 7 th of Decem r 1843. without making any discovery of said Document.
Joseph Butler, agnt
Sworn to and subscribed } The day and year aforesaid }
John Binns Ald m
Pennsylvania } Philadelphia County } ss.
I Richard Palmer Esq. Esq. Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County do hereby certify that John Binns Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavit was made and whom his own proper hand writing has thereunto sub- scribed his name was at the time of so doing and now is an alderman in and for the City of Phila- delphia and of Office a Justice of the Peace duly Commissioned and qualified to all whose acts in such full faith and credit and ought to be given as well in Courts of the United States as elsewhere.
In Testimony whereof I have thereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court at Philadelphia this 17 th . February 1844.
R Palmer Esq. Prothonotary

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
May 25, 1839.
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," The widow of David Mayhew, a Pensioner on the Roll of the Philadelphia P ca Agency, at the rate of thirty three Dollars and thirty three Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June, 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept. 1834, to the 17 th Nov. 1834, the day of his death.
Respectfully, yours,
Widow B. Passig Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

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ap 18 1843
Per Mar 3 o 1843
Am Mayhew
J. L. Edwards Esq m Commissioner of pensions
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Washington D.C.

L d Edwards Esq r Commissioner of pensions P o Sir
Philad a April 15. 1843.
enclosed you will receive the application of Mrs Ann Mayhew, widow of David Mayhew (decd), which when acted on, may be sent to my care, and by me, shall be delivered to the said Ann Mayhew
Respectfully your Hon or . Serv t . Joseph Butler
No. 165. N. 13 th street.

July 11. 1844
Am. Mary Ann Pitt
James L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions
3381
Washington D.C.

Philadelphia July 10 th - 1841
To James L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions
Respected Sir.
In December 1840 - on application for a Certificate of Pension in favour of Ann Maghuen - you informed that a Certificate was issued; which never came to me and after, made affidavit that it had never been received by me which I forwarded to the Department immediately - Have never since heard of the same - Such has been made at the Post Office repeatedly without effect. - as the old Lady died about the time, in December, her Son has called to know if the Balance may not be obtained, which was due at her death.
Respectfully Your Honors Servt Joseph Butler
No 137 - Catharine Street Phila a

Dear Mayhew—
$33.33
Joseph Rutter No. 2. Librand St. Phila.

State of Pennsylvania ss. County of Philadelphia ss.
On this 25 day of March 1843, personally appeared before me James Sanders One of the Aldermen, in and for the County of Philadelphia, duly commissioned, and acting as such. Ann Mayhew — a resident of the County aforesaid, aged — 83 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 act of Congress, passed on the third of March, 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of David Mayhew — who, was a private soldier in the Militia — was a pensioner, until he died. after which, I drew $33.33 1/3 per year. a pension, under the act, until it ceased. She further declares that she is still a widow.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day & year above written.
James Sanders alderman Pennsylvania Philadelphia County
I certify the above named Ann her Mayhew is the person described in this petition and is now living and that I satisfied as to her being the person.
James Sanders ald
Richard Palmer Esq. Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County Do hereby certify that James Sanders say before whom the foregoing declaration on oath was made and within his own proper hand — Being that the name subscribed by him was at the time of signing and now is one of the aldermen in and for the County of Philadelphia duly commissioned signed and qualified to all intents and purposes as such full faith and credit are and ought to be given as well in Courts of India as elsewhere.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court at Philadelphia this 31st March 1843.
Richard Palmer Esq. Prothonotary