Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 6,777, for James Mc Laughlin, Pennsylvania

SERVICE
Penn.
McLaughlin James Elizabeth
NUMBER
R 6777
CONTENTS

State of Ohio, Columbiana County, ss. }
Court of Common Pleas: September Term, A.D. 1838 now in session.
On this eleventh day of September, A.D. 1838, personally appeared in open court before the Judges of said court Elizabeth M c Laughlin a resident of Wayne Township in said County of Columbiana, and State of Ohio, aged eighty five years on the first day of February last, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration in or- der to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 4 th , 1836: That she is the widow of James M c Laughlin who was a private in the army of the Revolution, and served as herein stated: He volunteered in the Pennsyl- vania line in the latter part of May, 1778, under Captain Samuel Dale, under whom he served for two years ending in the latter part of May, 1780. This service was all performed in Northumberland County Pennsylvania as then bounded. During this service he was sometimes stationed at a fort or garrison below Freeland's Fort at Captain Dale's and some of the time moving with others of his company from place to place this said County. During this service he was in the battle then called Freeland's Battle, in which his brother Jeremiah was killed, and himself badly wounded in the leg where a ball was lodged & remained till his decease. On the 8 th day of May, the 1779, he was in another battle or skirmish with the Indians at his own residence in said County where himself and three others, Wm. Armstrong, Lerd Grimes & John M c Laughlin had to contend with about twenty five Indians. In this

skirmish he was badly wounded by a ball in the arm. — After the expiration of these two years he volunteered again and entered the service in the same County under Captain Samuel Fisher, and served under him from the first of June 1780 to the first of June 1781, being at the same time under command of Colonel Waltner. Lieut. Swarts was his lieutenant — While under Lieut. Swarts, he served at a station or fort called Big-Island, near Allegheny River. That immediately after the above service expired he again volunteered and continued in the service nearly two years more, in which time he was in no battle, but several skirmishes with the Indians: That declarant does not now recollect the other officers commanding or their rank &c. That she knows of no one whose testimony can be procured to prove her late husband's service.
She further declares that she was lawfully married to the said James McLaughlin, deceased, some time in September, A.D. 1772, that her said husband died on the 32 d day of February, A.D. 1829, and that she has remained a widow ever since that period, as will appear more fully by the proof herewith annexed. Said declarant's marriage took place at Carlisle in the state of Pennsylvania, by the Rev. Steel: but whether there remains any record of said marriage she does not know.
Elizabeth McLaughlin her mark
Sworn and subscribed the day and year to wit, the 11 th Sept 1838 above written, in open court
William E. Pfeiffer, Clerk Pro Tem. Clerk of said court.

And after the foregoing declaration was made by the said Elizabeth McLaughlin, the aforesaid Clement Ballandigham, W. D. Ewing, John Smith and Jonathan Hamilton were duly sworn in open court to testify the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the matter of the application of said Elizabeth McLaughlin: and thereupon upon a very full examination of the said witnesses touching the matters and things stated in the aforesaid declaration of said Elizabeth, We the said Judges of said court sitting as aforesaid are fully satisfied of the truth of the declaration of said applicant, and that the said Elizabeth is the widow of James McLaughlin deceased, that said James McLaughlin was a private in the army of the revolution and served as in said declaration set forth, that said James said at said testimony and county that in his life time it was reputed and believed that said James McLaughlin had been a soldier of the revolution; that the aforesaid Clement Ballandigham is a regular clergyman of the Presbyterian Church, in good repute and entitled to the fullest credit; that said Elizabeth McLaughlin has been for a great many years a regular communicant and member of said church as testified to by said clergyman; that said Elizabeth, said Ballandigham, Ewing, Smith and Hamilton are all persons entitled to the fullest credit; that they testified to their belief of the truth of said Elizabeth's declaration, and that we concur in that opinion; that said Elizabeth was proven to have resided with said deceased as his wife from the year 1787 to the time of his death, all that time being reputed and believed to be the wife of said McLaughlin deceased and that from the evidence exhibited to us we have no doubt but that she was legally married as by her stated in the aforesaid declaration. In testimony of which, & that the foregoing proceedings were had in open court before us as above stated, we have hereunto set our hands and sealed the seal of said Court to the above and, this 11th day of September, 1838.
Geo. W. Belden.
Geo. E. Eddy Daniel Barbour W. H. Armstrong

We Clement Vallandigham, a Presbyterian Clergyman, residing in the vicinity of said declarant, and John Smith, William D. Ewing and Jonathan Hamilton also residing in the vicinity of said declarant hereby certify that we are well acquainted with the said Elizabeth McLaughlin, who has signed the foregoing declaration and sworn to the same, and we believe her to be eighty five years old and that her late husband was in his life time respected and beloved in the neighborhood where he resided, (being the same neighborhood in which his widow now resides,) to have been a soldier of the revolution. And the said John Smith moreover saith that he first became acquainted with the said James McLaughlin and said Elizabeth his wife, in the year 1787, at which time they resided in Northumberland County Pa - that they then and ever since that time lived together as man & wife, that they then had either four or five children: that they have raised a large family viz: Elizabeth, John, Jeremiah, James, Catharine, Joseph, William, Robert, Polly, Thomas, & Samuel who said Smith with Hamilton had always known to be the acknowledged heirs of said James McLaughlin deceased; that they have not a particle of doubt but that she was legally the wife of said McLaughlin deceased, and the said Smith and Hamilton swear that she was never married since the decease of her said husband.
Clement Vallandigham Sworn and subscribed in open court the said 2 nd day of Sept: 1838 before me William C. Pfeiffer Clerk of said Court.  W. D. Ewing John Smith Jonathan Hamilton

Records from George McLaughlin
Sent by Samuel McLaughlin Madison County Ohio
Elizabeth McLaughlin was born in the year of our Lord 4 day March 1774 John McLaughlin was born in the year of our Lord 15th day of March 1776. James McLaughlin was born in the year of our Lord 4 day of March 1778
Joseph McLaughlin was born in the year of our Lord 1784
Elizabeth McLaughlin was born in the year of our Lord 1815. April the third Robert McLaughlin was born in the year of our Lord 1815 Samuel McLaughlin was born in the year of our Lord 1818
August the 15

State of Ohio 3 Scioto County 3 rd .
On this twenty second day of July A.D. 1852, before me a Justice of the Peace within and for the County & State aforesaid, personally came Samuel M c Laughlin a resident of said County, who being duly sworn according to law, makes oath and says, that he is the son of James and Elisabeth M c Laughlin. That the said James M c Laughlin in his life time made application for a Revolutionary Pension and died on the 22 nd day of February 1829. That his said Mother Elisabeth M c Laughlin never afterwards married; but remained the widow of the said James M c Laughlin until the 27 th day of September Eighteen hundred and forty six, when she also died. He died in Columbiana County Ohio, and she in Scioto County Ohio, having moved from Columbiana with this declarant about two years before her death. That his said Mother in her life-time, and while a resident of said Columbiana County, made application for a Revolutionary Pension under the Act of 4 th July 1836. - That when she, the said Elisabeth died, she left the following named children who still survive, and are the only surviving children of the said James and Elisabeth M c Laughlin or either of them. to wit: Elisabeth Sheehan - Jeremiah M c Laughlin - Joseph M c Laughlin - Thomas M c Laughlin and this declarant.
He makes this declaration on behalf of himself and the other surviving children above named, and refers to her

for the purpose of obtaining the area of pension due his said husband  mother under said Act of 4 th July 1836, and refers to her declaration and the evidence on file in the Department at Washington City and elsewhere in support of the same. Samel. M c Laughlin
Sworn to and sub- scribed before me, the day and year first above written Joseph Bennett J.P.
State of Ohio } Scioto County } ss.
I, John B. Turner, clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in the County and State afore- said, do hereby certify, that Joseph Bennett Esq. before whom the foregoing papers were execu- ted, was at the date of the same, a Justice of the peace, in and for said County, duly autho- rized by law to administer oaths, and the name thereunto subscribed is his genuine signature. In testimony whereof, I have hereun- to subscribed my name and affixed My Official Seal, this 29 th day of July 1852.
A. V. V. V. Clerk
(A. V. V. V. Present)
Elizabeth M c Laughlin wid of James.
O. - Oct 1836
Keokuk
W.H.C. Evidence

Know all men by these presents: that I, Samuel M c Laughlin, Son of Elizabeth M c Laughlin, deceased, who in her life time claimed a Revolution- ary Pension, hereby constitute and ap- point J. H. Coombs of Washington City, my true & lawful Agent & Attorney, to prosecute the claim of said Elizabeth M c Laughlin for any amount of Revolutionary Pension, that may be due; and I hereby authorize my said Agent to examine all the papers and documents in relation to said claim, on file in the Departments at Washington City or Elsewhere: to file additional evidence or arguments; and to receive the Certificate which may be issued for said claim, which certificate I wish made payable to myself and the other surviving children; to appoint one or more substitutes under him for the purposes herein expressed; and to do all things that I might or could do were I personally present. Hereby ratifying all that my said Attorney and Agent shall lawfully do in the premises.
Witness my hand and Seal this 22 nd day of July A.D. 1852.
Signed and Sealed in
presence of us
J. R. Stanley
Joseph Bennett
Samuel M c Laughlin
State of Ohio. Scioto County ss.
On this 22- day of July A.D. 1852, before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, personally ap-

friend, Samuel M c Laughlin and acknowledged the foregoing Power of Attorney to be his free act and deed, for the purposes therein mentioned.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand the day above written. Joseph Bennett. J. P.
State of Ohio. Scioto County ss.
Be it known, that on this 22 o day of July, 1852, before the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, personally appeared, Samuel M c Laughlin, a resident of Madison Township in said County, and made oath according to law, that he is the son of Elisabeth M c Laughlin, widow of James M c Laughlin, who in her life time claimed a Revolutionary Pension; that he is directly interested as a claimant in said Pension, and makes this affidavit to be filed with such additional evidence or arguments as my Agent may use in prosecuting said claim. Sworn to and subscribed Samuel M c Laughlin the day and year afore- said before me. Joseph Bennett J. P.
I, Joseph Bennett, Justice of the Peace, in and for said County do hereby certify that Samuel M c Laughlin who executed the foregoing paper is a respectable resident of this County, and is I believe, directly interested in said claim as therein set forth. Joseph Bennett J. P.

W rs — M c Laughlin
of Columbiana Co. Ohio. Report to the Hon. John Hastings, H. Rep t . Inform him as to what proof is wanted.

Jan'y 4 '99 Nathan M. M. Laughlin, Gen. Bureau
1919 Dec. 16 Hist. to Mrs. Mary Keefe 1921 Feb'y 18 Hist. to Mrs. Minnie D. Rapp 1930 Aug 29. " " Mrs. Florence m Laughlin awg.
REJECTED
0999
P. O. Elizabeth M. Laughlin
Service: widow of James M. Laughlin
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: List of suspended claims printed in 1852 shows cause of
Re-enlisted: suspension as follows: for further proof + specification.
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

Elizabeth Blackwell Ohio Suspended Act 10 Feb 1835 Mrs. Lewis Act 21 Feb 1835 John Hastings Act 21 Feb 1835 Act 21 Feb 1835 Receivers in Mr. Lewis Act 10 Feb 1835 6777 Act 10 July 1836

H. Coombs Nov 2/52.

Pension Office Nov 2 1852
Sir
More than five years having elapsed since the claim of Elizabeth McLaughlin of Ohio was adjudicated, and no additional evidence having been filed in the mean time, the case will not now be re-opened without the production of material evidence which could not have been procured sooner, or was not known to have been in existence,
J. J. Coombs Esq. Present

W. D. Ewing Apr 18 1839 06

304 War Dept. Pen. Offic. April 18. 1839
Sir
In reply to your enquiry in the case of Elizabeth Retts whose husband was an enlisted soldier of the regular army during the late war with Great Britain I have to inform you that she is not entitled to a pension. The 1 st sec. of the act of 4 th July 1836, does not promise for the widows of regular soldiers.
The amended declaration of Abel Williams has been examined and filed with his other papers. There were drafts made in 1780 in Pennsylvania to serve seven months, in under regular officers. It was under that draft that the claimant served. In such cases where there is no second proof the regulations require that the service should be proved by witnesses from personal knowledge. Such proof should be exhibited in order to a favorable decision.

sion. The fact of the claimant being pre- -test some years ago from applying for a pension under the act of March 18, 1818 on ac- -count of the amount of his property, renders it probable that he was then considered as having been a regular soldier, as none but such were entitled to the ben- efits of that act.
The declaration of James Dennis has been examined. He alle- -ges to have served a term of four months as a militia man of Pennsylvania in the fall of 1777 and a term of two months in 1778. The militia of that state did not serve more than two months under one engagement. The two terms could not therefore have exceeded four months. The act of 7 June 1832 provides for none who did not serve six months. The claim has therefore been rejected, and the papers filed.
The papers in the case of Mrs. Elizabeth McLaughlin widow of James McLaughlin did have been

sion. The fact of the claimant being pre- -tested some years ago from applying for a pension under the act of March 18. 1818 on ac- -count of the amount of his property, renders it probable that he was then considered as having been a regular soldier, as none but such were entitled to the ben- efits of that act.
The declaration of James Dennis has been examined. He alle- -ges to have served a term of four months as a militia man of Pennsylvania in the fall of 1777 and a term of two months in 1778. The militia of that state did not serve more than two months under one engagement. The two terms could not therefore have exceeded four months. The act of 7 June 1832 provides for none who did not serve six months. The claim has therefore been rejected, and the papers filed.
The papers in the case of Mrs. Elizabeth McLaughlin widow of James McLaughlin did have been

examined and filed with suspended cases. Captain Samuel Dale under whom she alleges her husband served was a militia officer not an officer of the continental army. If he was commissioned, it was as a militia officer. Unless it can be shown to the satisfaction of the Dept. that he was called out by the authority of the state to repel the hostile incursions of the Indians, and each term of service be fully specified and proved by witnesses a favorable decision cannot be had. If there be a family record of her marriage or of the birth of her children it should be exhibited. If there be none the claimant should state the fact under oath, and the testimony of witnesses exhibited who had a personal knowledge of her being a married woman before the termination of her husband's last term of service. The witnesses should be very full & particular in their statements.
W. L. Ewing Esq. New Lisbon, Ohio
4255 att 4 Feb 1836 Other com. notes.

224. Pen Office Feb: 20. 1841
Sir,
The family records in the case of Mrs. Elizabeth McLaughlin widow of James McLaughlin dec d  the under part 4 July 1836 has been examined and filed in this office. The proof relative to the marriage is sufficient but before a final decision can be made such proof of the service of the claimant's husband as is required in my letter of the 18 April 1839 to H. D. Ewing Esq r an extract from which is herewith enclosed should be exhibited.
The additional testimony in the case of Mrs. Abigail Goble widow of Enos Goble dec d has been examined and filed with her other papers. It would appear therefrom that she was not commissioned as a Lieutenant of the New Jersey Militia until 16 th March 1777, and that His service consequently in 1776 was as a private not as a Lieutenant. For the time that it would appear that he served as a Lieutenant an allowance will be made, and the previous service in 1776 as a private. She

was married in January 1778, and her husband served after that time. She is therefore entitled to claim under act of July 1836 and should make a declaration under that act as required in the enclosed printed sheet.
Hon. J. Hastings
July 20 1841
OC
Hon John Hastings N. R.
OC 4255 out 36 706 out 38 g.

Am at Wash. Sept. 18.
FREE
J. L. Edwards Com. te of Pensions City of Washington D.C.

New Lisbon, O. April 12th 1839.
Dear Sir:
Elizabeth Retig, (Pronounced Retch ,) widow of George Retig, a soldier in the late war, who was enlisted for five years and died before the expiration of his service, concerning herself entitled to a pension. Whether this be so or not, will you be kind enough to advise me?
He served under Captain King, at Black Rock So a and for about eight years (or perhaps ten) ago the widow drew his back pay, and her son George, then and now of Columbiana County, Ohio, drew a quarter of land in Arkansas, it is likely that all necessary proof is on your files, in case the law entitled her to a pension.
Your early attention, will very greatly oblige Yrs &c. L. D. Burris
Hon. J. L. Edwards Com te of Pensions.
(1/3 Turn over.)

P.M. - I had like to have forgotten to enquire what has been done with the second  declaration in order to obtain a pension, of Abiel Williams of Litchfield county, which was sent from here by me some months ago. - I do hope some favourable action may have been had on it ere this, as I am convinced that now and more richly merited a pension than the old veteran.
The papers also in the application of Elizabeth M c Laughlin, and of James Dennis were also for- warded by me, to which have recd. no answer.
Mrs M c Laughlin & Mr. Dennis both stand exceedingly fair, and but for unexpected poverty would never have been applicants tho' the service in both cases was for many years quite provincial.
Yours &c.
W. D. Goring.

Pen. Office.
262
Oct. 28, 1821
Sir,
The affidavit of Joshua Knapp in the case of Mrs. Elizabeth McLaughlin widow of James McLaughlin decd has been examined and filed. The proof of the service is still insufficient. He testifies in general terms to the service for a term of eighteen months. This service was as a militiaman The service is not fully established to have been at any time as an enlisted soldier, and many persons who resided on the frontiers exposed to the hostile incursions of the Indians were obliged to associate themselves for their mutual protection. These officers were not commissioned or paid by the state. Those who were so associated are not provided for by the pension laws. If any part of the alleged service can be shown by record or documentary proof to have been performed under officers who were regularly commissioned, and called out to perform a specified term

a term of service by order of competent authority, said service will be computed,
W. D. Ewing 28 Oct 1841
E
O. C 42 55 36 amt
W. D. Ewing Esq m New Lisbon Ohio.

Pen. Office,
310
Jan'y 21. 1822.
Sir, Agreeably to your request I have to inform you in the case of Mrs. Elizabeth McLaughlin widow of James McLaughlin, desc. that she claims for service alleged to have been performed by her husband principally in defending the western frontiers of Pennsylvania from the hostile incursions of the Indians. He appears to have belonged to the militia and the militia when called out by competent authority served in tours of short duration. Back to It should be shown by some records or documentary evidence that the officers to whose companies he belonged were commissioned and called into service during the period at which he served by the autho state of Pennsylvania and each tour of actual service should be specified and proved by witnesses from personal knowledge? In many instances, those persons who resided on the frontier exposed

to the hostile incursions of the Indians against themselves for their mutual protection, and were frequently engaged in repelling their attacks. Those who were so engaged were never considered as being placed in the same footing with those who were drafted or enlisted for the general defence of the country, and are not provided for by the pension laws; and there is necessity for the clearest proof showing in what manner the claimant's husband was engaged. It should also be shown by records or documentary proof if there be any such at what time she was married to entitle her to the benefits of the act of 4 th July 1836.
Hon. J. Hastings 21. Jan. 1842
O.C.
Hon. John Hastings, H.R.
O.C. 4255 at 36.

Oct 25 1841
Ohio Adolph Eliz M. Lanyard
FREE
Ohio
Com. of Pensions City of Washington D.C.

New Lisbon, O. Oct 1841
Dear Sir:
Enclosed I send you additional evidence in the matter of the application of Elizabeth McLaughlin for a pension.
It is now hoped that no obstacle will be found to prevent the application from being favorably considered.
To prevent her longer from her just rights would certainly be great injustice, as the proof (as nearly) in accordance with your most particular requirements as is at all reasonable to expect it.
Hundreds could be found in her own neighborhood who have the most implicit confidence in all she says, as she has ever borne the character of a religious and honest woman.
When you write please direct to my care at this place. She is very old, and tho' her mind is extraordinarily good for one of her age, her body is fast sinking under age and infirmity -- she will not long trouble you, but is hoped that justice will be done her, & her great necessities relieved.
Respectfully &c
W. B. Gurnee
W. Edwards Esq. &c

V 4255
Elizabeth McLaughlin of James, Ohio,

The State of Ohio } I William E. Russell Clerk Columbiana County } of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County, hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Elizabeth McLaughlin for a pension and that the Hon. George W. Belden is the President Judge and George Erdley, William Armstrong and Daniel Harbaugh Esquires, the Associate Judges of said Court. Witness my signature and the seal of said Court at New Lisbon this 29th Decr. A.D. 1835.
William E. Russell Clerk

The State of Ohio ) ss Be it remembered that on this the thirtieth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty one, personally appeared before the Subscriber one of the Associate Judges of the Court of Common Pleas within and for the County aforesaid Joshua Knapp a resident of the Township of Washington in said County, who being by me first duly sworn according to law, deposeth and saith that he is now in the Eighty fifth year of his age. and a pensioner of the United States. That he is well acquainted with Elizabeth McLaughlin widow of James McLaughlin late of Columbiana County Ohio Deceased who is now an applicant for a pension under the Act of July 4. 1836. That he became acquainted with the applicant and her late husband James McLaughlin, during the Revolutionary War in Northumberland County Penn s . - the said James & Elizabeth McLaughlin were married at the time of my first acquaintance with them, - that the said James McLaughlin performed service against the Indians under Captain Samuel Dale I believe as a Volunteer, that the said James McLaughlin fought at the side of the deponent against the Indians at Trelands Fort, on the East side the Susquehannah River, deponent also knows him to be in the service under Captain Peter Grove who was a Militia Officer he also served some time under Captain Samuel Fisher. These troops were called out by the Authority of the State of Pennsylvania to repel the Indians in their hostile incursions against the in- habitants on the Susquehannah River and vicinity. - and to the knowledge of the deponent the said James McLaughlin performed service under the Authority of the State of Penn s (at different intervals) amounting at least to Eighteen months, and that during the time that he was in the service, he the said James McLaughlin was wounded by a bullet in the leg. That he kept up a continual acquaintance with the said James McLaughlin and Elizabeth his

Wife (the applicant as aforesaid) until the death of the said James, and has kept up a slight acquaintance with the said Elizabeth to the present time, she is now a resident of Columbiana County aforesaid about fifteen miles distant from my present residence. that during all my acquaintance with the said Elizabeth she has sustained the reputation of a virtuous and pious woman - his
Joshua Knapp mark
Sworn and subscribed before me the day and date above written
Robert M. Eldery
Associate Judge
State of Ohio County ss. I Robert M. Eldery one of the associate Judges of the Court of Common Pleas as aforesaid do hereby certify that Joshua Knapp who has this day appeared before me and was sworn to and subscribed the foregoing deposition is a Man of truth and veracity, and thereby entitled to belief
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my signature and official seal this thirtieth day of August Anno Domini 1841
Robert M. Eldery
Associate Judge
The State of Ohio Carroll County ss
I Daniel M'Cook Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within, and for said County of Carroll do hereby certify that Robert M. Eldery before whom the foregoing deposition was made, was at the time and now is one of the associate Judges of the Court of Common Pleas within and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, to all whose official acts, full faith, and credit, is, and ought to be given, and further that I am acquainted with the signature of the said Judge, and know the one attached to be genuine
In Testimony whereof I have

hereunto set my signature and the seal of said Court at Carrollton this 30th day of August A.D. 1841 Daniel M c Cook Clerk

A handwritten signature or initial, possibly a stylized letter, located in the bottom right corner of the page.

Pine Bluff, Ark., January 15 th 1921.
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Please give me data and such information as you can relative to the services in the War of the Revolution of James M c Laughlin
He was in the war in 1776, and according to information I have is said to have been in the war before the year 1776.

He took the oath of Allegiance to the government on the 16 th of August, 1777 as per Act of General Assembly of Pennsylvania passed June 13 th , 1777.
Also, he and three sons were in Hull's Surrender, Detroit, August, 1812.
James M c Laughlin's wife was named Elizabeth M c Laughlin and she got a pension, which, as I am informed, was for her husband's services in the War of the Revolution .
Thanking you for your kindness in the matter, I remain,
Respectfully
Mrs. Minnie Douglas Rapp
P.O. Box 404
Pine Bluff, Ark.

London, O. 103 E. High St. July 30, 1930.
Pension Office, Washington D. C.
Dear sirs: - Was James M c Laughlin (Mac Lachlan) born 1743 Scotland; died 1834 & lived in Hanover Twp., Columbiana Co. Ohio a pensioned soldier of Revolutionary War or War of 1812? He was a Pvt. Capt. Saml Holliday Pa. Troops. If he was pensioned will you please send what you have relative to his or his widow's application for pension. Thanking you for any information. Miss Florence M c Laughlin.

Rev Sec 2 2
Braymer Mo
Dec 1st. 1919
Pension Department.
Bureau of Pensions Washington D. C.
Commissioner of Pensions
I am writing to ask for the record of James McLaughlin of Penna whose wife Elizabeth applied for a pension. This evidence is needed in tracing a D. A. R. lineage.
I am enclosing a letter from Mrs Amos E. Draper, of Washington.
Very truly yours Mrs Mary Keel

James M. Laughlin born 17—
William M. Laughlin born June 8: 1786
"Robt M. Laughlin his hand & pen
Oct. 1. 1833.
Joseph M. Laughlin Madison Township Columbiana Co
Thos

POST OFFICE, FURNACE
New Lisbon, Col Co., O., June 20. 1877 Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Sir
I have just learned that the Post Office address of Samuel M Laughlin is Naim Scioto Co, Ohio.
He is the only one of the family now living.
Respectfully, B.S. Young, P.M.
No Record in Book only that found on back of this letter.

No 4.255
Suspended act. 1836
Receipt for Bill & & & 
6.777

B. L? Sir N. B. E.
Department of the Interior. PENSION OFFICE.
Washington, D.C. June 11 th 1872.
Dear Sir
Please furnish this office with the present P.O. address of Sam l . M c Laughlin, Thomas M c Laughlin, and Elizabeth Sheehan - children of Elizabeth M c Laughlin - Widow of James M c Laughlin late a pirate in Rev. War. Application for pension was made in 1852. by Sam l . M c Laughlin of your Town. A Book containing a family record, was filed in evidence - It is now desired to return said Book to the family.
Please return this letter with your reply.
To the Post Master New Lisbon Columbiana Co Ohio
Very respectfully J. A. Burling Commissioner Pensions

Wains Ohio July 9 th 1877.
I hereby acknowledge the receipt of letter sent from your office June 23 rd 1877 Yours Respect.
Hannah McLaughlin By J. L. W.

B. L. Dir Evans
Department of the Interior PENSION OFFICE.
Washington, D.C. June 23 rd 1877
Dear Sir
I herewith transmit to your address the Book belonging to your Parents and sent to this Office to be filed in Evidence in your own behalf and that of your Brother and Sister in your application for pension in 1852.
You will please acknowledge the receipt of the book on the back of this letter and return it to this Office in the enclosed Envelope.
Sam l . M c Laughlin Wairn Scioto Co. Ohio
Very respectfully
J. N. Berney Commissioner for H. W. S.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
R 6.777
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of James M c Laughlin a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     May 1778 May 1780 Pvt. Samuel Dale Peter Groves against Indians Penn.   June 1. 1780 June 1781 Samuel Fisher Wiltshire   Immediately after nearly 2 yrs. all of as officers stated. less serv - def. the from Lord   aw Her claim was not allowed as she failed to furnish satisfactory proof of his alleged service, as required by the pension laws.   1838 85 175 Battles engaged in, ✓ Thurland's battle where he was wounded in leg + another battle with Indians where he was wounded in the arm. Residence of soldier at enlistment, Northumberland Co. Penn.  
B's pension file killed 1 st battle
Date of application for pension, Sept. 11. 1838  Residence at date of application, Wayne Township, Columbiana Co. Ohio  Age at date of application, She was born Feby 1. 1753  Remarks: He was in Sept. 1772 at Carlisle Pa. Elizabeth and died Feby 22 1829 in Columbiana Co. Ohio. She died Sept. 27 1846 in Scioto Co. Ohio. Children Elizabeth born Mch. 4, 1774, John born Mch. 15. 1776. Jeremiah L. Mch. 4. 1778. James, Catherine, Joseph b. 1784. William, Robert, Polly, Thomas and Samuel. In 1852 Elizabeth, Stephen, Jeremiah, Joseph, Thomas + Samuel were the only surviving children. Respectfully,
Commissioner.

August 29, 1930
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section AWF:MLB
Miss Florence Mc Laughlin 103 E. High Street London, Ohio
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 6777, that James Mc Laughlin married in September, 1772, at Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Elizabeth, who was born February 1, 1753. Her maiden name was not given.
The soldier died February 22, 1829, in Columbiana County, Ohio.
His widow, Elizabeth, applied for pension September 11, 1838, at which time she was living in Wayne Township, Columbiana County, Ohio, and alleged that her husband, James Mc Laughlin, while residing in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, served as a private with the Pennsylvania troops, in defense of the inhabitants against the Indians, as follows:
From May, 1778 to May, 1780, under Captains Samuel Dale and Peter Grove, was in the battle at Freeland's, where he was wounded in the leg, and his brother Jeremiah was killed; he was also in another battle with the Indians where he was wounded in the arm; from June 1, 1780 to June, 1781, in Captain Samuel Fisher's Company, Colonel Weltner's Regiment; and immediately after this service, for nearly two years, no officers given.
The widow's claim was not allowed as she failed to furnish satisfactory proof of his alleged services as required by the pension laws.
She died September 27, 1846, in Scioto County, Ohio.

Their children were:
Elizabeth born March 4, 1774 John " March 15, 1776 Jeremiah " March 4, 1778 James " date not given Catharine " " " Joseph " " --, 1784 William " " " Robert " " " Polly " " " Thomas " " " Samuel " " "
In 1858, the following were the only surviving children: - Elizabeth Sheehan, Jeremiah, Joseph, Thomas and Samuel.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner