Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 3,027, for Alexander Mc Cown, Pennsylvania

SERVICE
NUMBER
Penn
McCown, Alexander McCown Susanna or Susan
W.3.027
CONTENTS

3597
Kentucky
Alexander McLean
of Nelson Co in the State of Kentucky who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain James Ross of the Regt. commanded by Col. Thompson in the Pennsylvania line for militia.
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of thirty six Dollars sixty six Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28th day of December 1832 and sent to Hon. C. P. A. Wickliff Ky.
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832 64 99 Pemi=ant. allowance ending 4th March 1833 18 33
73.32
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Henry D. Sylvester Clerk, Book D. Vol. 9 Page 57

2354 1/2
Kentucky
Juliana M c Lean widow of Maj r M c Lean
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Private ,
Penn s S er v e
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 38 Dollars 11 3/4 Cts
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 day of Dec r 1848 and sent to
Genl. Jos e M c Calla Q r Auditor Washington D C
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 21/4 Vol. 3.
Retired R.R. 6 Feb 23/48
Reported
Dec r 13/48
Date of death not on A B - JLL

Alexandra McLean
Kent."
Same for 11 mo pr. from 1776. $34.66 per ann.
11. 12. 181
Ms. 2. 6.
Sp. letter. Nov 6. A. Mackleff
A. B.
Nov 10 1832
142.

BRIEF in the case of Alexander M c Cowan  of No. 6. in the State of Kent.  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 77 years  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     volunt ry June In 1776 4. 15 for. Genl. Rep. Col. Thompson.   Winter 1776-7 6 3. " " " "   Summer 1777 3 " " " "   Winter 1777-8 about 30 " " Thos. Barr. Col. Crawford.   11 15  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? Long Island.  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Lancaster Co. Pennsylvania  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? 
Traditionary evidence
 8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? defective. 
papers not attached to the whole seal
I certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
A. H. S.
Examining Clerk.

State of Kentucky Nelson County. Feb.
This day Alexander McBean a citizen of Nelson Co. Kentucky, came into open court and for the purpose of obtaining the benefit of the act of Congress entitled an act
passed upon the 7. day of June. 1832. The said court being a court of Record once made the following declaration upon oath. He states that he is seventy seven years of age at the time of this trial. He was born in Lancaster Co. State of Pennsylvania, in the month of June 1776. He volunteered for a term of three months in the service of the United States at Columbia Township in Lancaster County under the following circumstances. Orders in the handwriting came on from the Government to Col. Thompson who commanded the militia in said Township at the time to raise a certain number of men for the purpose of joining the troops of the United States then in the north. The Regiment of artillery and the company to which he belonged was commanded by Capt. James Ross. consisted of about 90 men. Shortly after volunteered for three months, under Capt. Ross and Capt. Thompson commanded the volunteers. We marched to Philadelphia and detained there for about 10 days from thence we were marched to Trenton then to Princeton and Amboy where we placed under the command of Genl. Providence & Col. Bedder

While we lay at Amboy an express was received from Genl Washington, inquiring about 12 or 13 hundred of the troops under the command of Genl Putnam to join him at or near Long Island. The said Leboon was one of the number who marched from Amboy to join Genl Washington at Long Island. A part of our detachment was enabled to cross over to the Island among of which number I was one. The other portion was prevented by the firing of guns and cannon shot from line of the enemy.
This applicant was in the battle at Long Island, and we were forced to retreat, very soon after this applicant joined the forces. He succeeded in making good his retreat and the troops were marched to a place called Bargain Point not far from New York on the North River. From there we were ordered back to Amboy, and remained there until we were relieved by a detachment of volunteers from Hagerstown under the command of Col. Pugh. The said Leboon says that he served one month and a half over and above the 3 months for which he volunteered. He was out in this war 4 1/2 months.
In the winter of 1776-7 he was again called upon and went under the command of Colonel Capt. Pugh. They were marched towards Princeton in New Jersey. On this tour he had a skirmish with the enemy at Princeton. I do not remember the name of the Col. to whose command this Regiment to which I was attached but we were under the command in chief of Genl

Washington during the greater part of this time. I served upon this tour less than three months . I was discharged in New Jersey, and returned home to Lancaster Pennsyl- vania. And remained at home until the summer of 1777. In was again called out for 3 months under the command of the same Capt. Ref. Co. were marched to a place called White Marsh, where we joined the Army under the command of Genl. Washington White Marsh he thinks is a town Philadelphia between Philadel- phia and Pottsgrove. He remained at White Marsh during this time of three months, performing duty and was sent home. After which he volunteered to go to Wilmington then and formed a brigade of wagons and attached ourselves to the Army. He. Andrew was our wagon mas- ter. He did and has remained in the service in this way for about 18 months, which was about until the spring 1780. at which time he moved to the Mononga- hela. In June 1782. He volunteered under the command of Capt. Thomas Barr. and joined the command of Col. Crawford who marched against the North-western Indians. was in the battle of the with the Indians near upper Sandusky where Col. Crawford was defeated. Taken Prisoner and was burned by the Indians as he afterwards understood. This battle lasted for about three days from the time it commenced until it ended. He was out upon this expedition about 30. days. He started with five hundred men and returned with only about two hundred

unfrequently area. Crawford was taken on the third day as one about that is the last day on which it might have been any fighting.
In May 1785 he removed from Monongahela Pence to Baraboo in Ky where he has resided ever since. He served one tour of duty upon Wayne's cam- paign in 1794. And during the late war he served a tour of duty as an Ensign in the company of Capt. Jacob Miller, in the campaign of 1872 under the command of Genl. Hester. He refers to this later fact that the Department by consulting the Rolls will find the name of this applicant in the 2 d company in the Battalion commanded by Major Thomas G. G. G. in the Regt. commanded by Col. Geo. Thomas.
This applicant has no written evidence of his services nor does he know any body living by whom he can prove them. Thomas Morton and Saml. Martin who once lived in this place but both of them are now deceased. Capt. Lewis D. Davis served with him upon the first tour. If then if they were living he could prove the services in the first campaign. An Joseph Brooks who lived in Jefferson County Ky also knew of his my services above but he is now dead. And this applicant has not been in Pennsylvania since 1870. until 1885. he made a visit there and found but very few of the old inhabitants whom he

I never within the last few years lived
This affiant does not know at this time who has been ever been in the receipt of a pension from any State or from the United States and and relinquishes all claim to a pension save this . . .
Alexander M c Lean
I Harmon Grahame of Nelson Co. Ky do certify that I am personally acquainted with Alexander McLean whose statement is above true to the best of my knowledge. I know that he is a man who is entitled to cre- dit upon oath. That I was a soldier upon the ex- pedition commanded by Crawford at which is spoken of in the foregoing declaration and that I have no recollection of having S d McLean get from him repeated conversations to me after S d campaign of the inci- dents and occurrences during the same, I have no doubt he was then, as a soldier. I have frequently heard S d McLean long & many years speak of his being a soldier of the Revolution in such way as to satisfy my mind that he was such and for the period stated by him but I have no other evidence to satisfy my mind than my confidence in S d McLean, and his narration of facts as above Signed

I Michael Peacock of Nelson County in the State of Kentucky, do certify, that he has known the within Alexander McLean since the year 1786 or 7 - That about that time, he understood from said McLean, he was with the army of the Revolution at Amboy New Jersey, and have understood he was in the Battle of Long Island, and also was with the Pennsylvania Troops or Militia at in the expedition against the Indians in Crawford's defeat. That he has known the said McLean since the above time and from his knowledge of him, he believes his statements true and entitled to credit.
Mark Peacock
Charles Shaeffer of Nelson County Ky states on oath that he is acquainted with Alexander McLean who has resided the foregoing after and has been for upwards of twenty years that he has understood believes that since McLean has been reported to have served in the Revolution war as a soldier. He is certain as to the report of his having served in Crawford's campaign and he believes said McLean is entitled to credit. on oath. Signed C. Shaeffer

3686 V R1650 Rev. S. M. Gann Susanna M. Gann Peru

State of Kentucky Nelson Circuit Court September Term 1838
This day Susanna McCoon widow and relict of Alexander McCoon deceased a petition of the United States appeared in open Court and upon oath made the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions of the act of Congress granting pensions to the widows of the Officers & Soldiers of the Revolution. She states that she was lawfully married to the said Alexander McCoon on or about the 12 th day of August in the year 1786 and continued to live with him in the bonds of wedlock from that day up to the day of his death which was the 25 th day of September in the year 1835, and that her husband Alex d McCoon is the same person who was a Revolutionary pensioner upon the pensional roll of Kentucky and that she still remains his widow.
John Rowan Esq r was sworn who stated that he knew Alexander McCoon, and his wife Susanna the person now in Court in the year 1790 and they were then living together as man and wife in the state of Kentucky and lived together ever since up to the death of the said McCoon as man and wife and that she is now the widow of said Alexander McCoon.
Mich t Hunter was sworn who stated that he knew the said Alex d McCoon and Susan McCoon that they were married prior to 1790 and lived as man and wife up to the time of his death which took place about three years ago.
A Michlips was sworn who stated that the person now in Court Susanna McCoon is the widow of Alex d McCoon that said Alex d McCoon her husband is the same person who was placed on the pension roll of the United States as a Revolutionary Pensioner upon the Kentucky Agency.

The Court from its personal knowledge of the said John Rowan, Michael Rintels and Charles A. Wickliffe does certify that they are persons of good character and the Court believes that the statements made by them are true
State of Kentucky Person Greenfield
I am or Stephen J. Greenfield Clerk of the Court aforesaid do certify that the foregoing is truly transcribed from the Records of the said Court in my office
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said Court at Lexington the 26 th day of November 1838 and in the 170 th year of the Commonwealth
James P. Kirtland Jr. Clerk

November 10, 1932.
Sophie DeButts Gray 129 East Ormsby Louisville Kentucky.
BA-J/ILL Alexander McCown W. 3027
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the record of Alexander McCown, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The record given below is obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 3027, based upon the service of Alexander McCown (his name was borne on the pension roll as Alexander McCoun), in that war; his personal signature appears McCown.
Alexander McCown was born in November, 1755, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
He volunteered in June, 1776, in Colerain Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, served as private in Captain James Ross' Company, in Colonels Thompson's and Colonel Biddle's Pennsylvania Regiments and was in the battle of Long Island, length of service four and one-half months; in the winter, 1776-1777, he served three months in Captain James Ross' Company, during which he was in a scrimmage with the enemy at Princeton; in the summer, 1777, he served three months in Captain James Ross' Company, stationed at White Marsh; afterwards, he volunteered as a teamster under John Andres and served eighteen months, said service terminating in the spring of 1780. Alexander McCown moved then to Monongahela, Pennsylvania, and in June, 1782, volunteered and served a month in Captain Thomas Carr's Company under Colonel Crawford against the Indians and was in the battle near Upper Sandusky when Colonel Crawford was captured and burned by said Indians. Pension Biddle ? (Battle of Princeton)
The soldier moved in May, 1785, from Monongahela, Pennsylvania, to Bardstown, Nelson County, Kentucky. He served in 1794 in the campaign under General Wayne. In the 1812 campaign, he served as ensign, Captain Jacob Miller's Company under Colonel John Thomas.

He was allowed pension on his application executed October 2, 1832, while a resident of Bardstown, Nelson County, Kentucky.
The soldier died on September 23 or September 27, 1835 in Nelson County, Kentucky.
Alexander McCown married on December 12, 1786, Susannah Uncell; their wedding was recorded in Nelson County, Kentucky.
The soldier's widow, Susanna McCown (her name is borne as Susanna on the pension roll) was allowed pension on her application executed November 26, 1838; she was then about seventy-three years of age and resided in Nelson County, Kentucky, the date and place of her birth not shown. She was living in 1853.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Assistant to Administrator.

Apr 22-1903 Lewis McQuown Bowling Green Ky
1931- Feb 10 - Dist. to Mrs. E. P. Miller, V.P.M. 1933 Feb 12 Dist. to Mrs. E. P. Letter in S.F. 1926/7 Oct 8 R.P.M. Cross.
1932-Nov. 10 - Dist. to Sophie DeButts 1939- Sept. 12 Photo to Mrs. J.L.H. Y.D. Mathes. His request in Mitchel Porter - H. 11477-MVB
WIDOW, &c.
Row
3027
File No.
Susannah McRown,
Widow
Alexander McRown
Priv. Revolver
Act: Feb 2 nd 1848
Index: Vol. M. Page 18
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Ohio - 4634.
Letter Jan 11 th 1844 - Mar 16 48
Catharine M c Coys
widow of Alexander M c Coys
Penn who was a private
in the Pennsylvania line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 day of January 1841 and sent to
James M c Coys Decatur Ohio
[Act of March 3, 1
Recorded in Book A - 1843
Vol. 1 - Page 160 -
Debt of Death - sent M c G. B

3340
Kentucky
Susanna McCown.
widow of Alexander McCown, Decd. who was a pensioner under the Act of 7 June, 1832 and who died on the 27th: September, 1835. of Nelson Co in the State of Kentucky — who was a private in the company — commanded by Captain Ross — of the Regt — commanded by Col: Thompson in the Penna: Vol: Inf: — line for 11 Months
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky — at the rate of 30 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28th day of June 1839 and sent to Nathl C: Wickliffe, Bardstown, Ky.
Arrears to the 14th of Mar: 1839 $109.98 Semi-annual allowance ending 14 Sept 18.33
$128.31
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by M c Call Clerk, Vol 2 Page 12
Repts July 11 1839
+

Kentucky.
Susanna Mcleown
widow of Alexander Mcleown who was a Private in the Penn. line for 11 months.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 36 Dollars & 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 17th day of July, 1843. and sent to
Michael House, Esq. Registers Office.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 1. Page 171.

Susanna McCoon of Alexander Kentucky
Suspended for the 28 th Dec r 38 Hon. J. R. Pointd
Act 7 July 1838

Kentucky Alexander vs McCorn, P. 36.66, Act of June 1832 to what time paid? Pine Office Dec 28, 1838
1st to 4th Defs 1835 JH

March 31. 1853
Power: Atty: in case of Susannah Mc- Bown widow of Alexander.
Ky.
Act 2 nd Feby: 1848
J. F. La Griflette.
Present
John J. Penniman -

Washington, Mch 31. 1853
Sir:
I enclose a power of attorney in the case of Susanna McCann, Neq, No 2 Feb 1848, No 2354 1/2 and ask its reexamination.
When the claim of Alexander McCann, her husband, was examined, the Office did not regard Wagon service as military.
He was allowed for all the military service he claimed, but the 18 months he served as Wagon men not computed. This constitutes a grave claim now.
The evidence for this service is precisely the same with that for his other, and after the Office has permitted his claim to pass upon his own declaration it is too late to require more stringent proof. In fact by informing him that the law did not provide for Wagon service he was induced to slumber on his rights and not to avail himself of the testimony of which we give them have been obtained,

and to make this an objection now would be for the government to avail itself of its own wrong -
Very Respectfully Yours &c J. H. C. Filbert

Alexander McLean
Rent.
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BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Alexander M c Queen which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? No
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? No
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? yes
XIV. † If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility? yes. No
Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office? yes
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? No
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? 2. 6. Not answered
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
“Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades: For _____ year _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension.”

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.
†QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
†QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.

Payments to be made at Lexington Kentucky, by Rev. D. Bush W.S.
Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of Kentucky.
Recorded by Henry H. Calhoun Clerk, in Book D. Vol. 9 page 57.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 7th June, 1832, Alexander McLean of Nelson County, State of Kentucky , who was a private in the Pennsylvania militia , during the war of the revolution —
is entitled to receive Thirty six _____ dollars and sixty six cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually, on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this twenty eighth day of December one thousand eight hundred and thirty-two
Lawrence Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
J L Edwards

Dear Wilson
Barcelona Feb 1/94
I write this application know the handwriting of the clerk and that his ca- culation is properly offered I am one of the witnesses & personally knew Michael Punch the other. He is a man of good character and the Officer of the prison Biarritz had judge of me by his own knowledge of me I know further that the court ordered it to be certified that when exam
witnesses were men of good character.
C. A. Wickliffe

State of Kentucky.
Nelson Circuit for Henry Claiborne Jr Clerk of the Nelson Circuit Court do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the Original Proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Alexander McLean for a new trial
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of the said Court this 2 nd day of October 1832 in the 41 st year of the Commonwealth
James Claiborne Jr Clerk
seal
were
then
at

Susanna W. Hovey do 2 Mitchell Item like with
(Faint, mirrored bleed-through text from the reverse side of the page)

19th June
✓ /
Michl. Stone Esq. Washington City
C. A. W.

Lieut. Governor's Office Boston
Barnes Town, July 8. 1843
Some time ago, I forwarded to J. L. Dumas Esq. Pension agent, the dects of Susanna McCowan and Minnie, widows, who were on the Pension list, for the purpose of having their certificates renewed under the act of the last Congress. I have not heard from Mr. Dumas yet, nor have the certificates been forwarded, will you, do me the favour to make an inquiry about their claims, these women are both very needy and in addition to that one of them is a lunatic and her application is made through her Committee to have her certificate issued. Your attention to this request, will confer an obligation and
Yrs. Mo. O'Ginty Nath. Litchfield
Susanna McCowan 1623 do Minnie 1614

Inverness Pa
FREE
[Handwritten signature/initials]
Mr J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington City

Mr J. L. Edwards Com. of Pensions
Brandstown June 20th 1839
Sir
Mr Nathaniel Wichliffe informs me that he sent on the declaration of Susannah Mearn Widow of Alexander Mearn with the necessary proof for a pension that he has received no an- swer on the subject - Knowing the family of Mr Mearn & Mr Wichliffe I feel some solicitude that this case should receive as early attention as the condition of your office will admit of - I would take it as a favour done me, if you will inform Mr Wichliffe the result of Mrs Mearn's ap- plication - With High respect yours &c John Pope

Power of Attorney Susanna M c Cowen, Wid of Alex. M c Cowen a Revolutioner.
A. D. 1811
B. H. C. present

Power of Attorney.
1852- 17 1835 17 52
Know all men by these presents, That I, Susan McCown a resident of Nelson County in the State of Kentucky and widow of Alexander McCown, who was a Soldier in the Army of the Revolution; and who died in Nelson County, Ky., on the 23 rd day of September A.D. 1835, and who was during his life time a pensioner on the Kentucky Pension Rolls at the rate of 36 dollars and 66 cents per annum, do hereby constitute and appoint Geo. H. Monsarrat my true and lawful Attorney, for me and in my name to prosecute against the Government of the United States, before any department thereof, any and all claim or claims I have to arrears of pay, or pension money, under any act or Acts, Resolution or Resolutions of the Congress of the United States.
Said Attorney is moreover authorised to do any and all things necessary to the prosecution of my said claim or claims; to demand in my name, at any department of the said Government, a reconsideration of any decision heretofore or hereafter to be given, touching my interests, and to obtain from any Department or the archives thereof any and all information or evidence, of whatever character, relating to or in any wise bearing upon the claim or claims we hereby seek the investigation of.
Said Attorney is moreover authorised to receive the Certificates of Pension or other character of drafts or evidences of the amounts due me; and to appoint one or more sub-attorneys and to confer upon them all the powers herein confirmed upon the said Geo. H. Monsarrat; and I hereby ratify all that my said attorney may do by virtue of these presents.
Witness my hand and Seal this 24 th day of Sept February A.D. 1853.
Susan her  McCown.
Witness by Eliza McCown Mary McCown

Isabella Nelson
Scotland
admitted
for 11 mo.
p 3666
100
Admitted case A/522
See No. 3686
7 July 1838
Isabella Nelson and of Alexander Nelson
mother of Alexander Nelson
7 July '38
Residence of Alexander Nelson Washington City
died 27 Oct 1835
Isabella Nelson Nathaniel Mitchell Barnston Essex

State of Kentucky Nelson County ss
On this 8 th day of April - 1889, personally appeared before the Nelson County Court (it being a Court of Record) in the State of Kentucky, Susannah McCown a resident of Bardstown in the said County of Nelson aged twenty four years, who being 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, 1838 entitled "an act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows". That she is the Widow of Alexander McCown, who was a private in the army of the United States, she believes that he served in the Pennsylvania Artillery during the War of the Revolution, she cannot state when he entered the service nor how long he was in service, nor can she state what Corps he served in this will appear by proof on file in the War or Pension Office of the United States, as the said Alexander McCown on the 28 th day of Dec r 1832 obtained a certificate of Pension, allowing him thirty five - dollars per year, this was he drew from the Pension agent, up to a very short time before his death. - She further declared, that she was married to him, the said Alexander McCown on the 12 th day of December in the year seventeen hundred and eighty five, that her husband the aforesaid Alexander McCown died on the twenty seventh day of September 1835, that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January nineteen hundred and ninety four, at the time above stated. Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before the Nelson County Court. Susannah X McCown mark.
Attest Nathl. Wickliffe Clk
I Nathaniel Wickliffe Clerk of the Nelson County Court in the State of Kentucky do hereby certify that as appears from a Book of record of marriages in this office that Alexander McCown and Susannah Mneel was married on the 12 th day of December seventeen hundred and eighty five. The following is a true copy of the record viz "Alexander McCown & Susannah Mneel Dec 12 th 1786. Will m Taylor"
I Nathaniel Wickliffe above named do hereby say that I hold the office of County Court Clerk in the County of Nelson and state aforesaid, and that the above is a true extract from the records of said Court, the name of Will m Taylor after the figures 1786, is the minister's name, who made the return of the marriage. Sworn to before me.
Nathl. Wickliffe Clerk of the Nelson County Court
Lyn McDonnell Sister of the Re...

State of Kentucky
Nelson County ss
Ques
This 8 th day of April 1839. personally appeared Michael Runtz and John Rowan before the County Court of said County in the State aforesaid, it being a Court of Records, and being duly sworn according to law, states that they were well acquainted with Alexander McLean and his wife Susannah formerly Susannah Noble, that they were married as they believe about the time stated in her declaration hereto annexed on the opposite page, and lived together as man and wife to the time of his said McLean's death, which took place as they believe about the time stated - That the said Susannah McLean has never since married and is now living in Bardstown Nelson County his widow.
Sworn and subscribed in open Court, at the time above stated. Attest Nath l Wickliffe Clk
Mich l Runtz John Rowan
State of Kentucky, Nelson County ss
At a County Court held for said County, in the State aforesaid, at the Courthouse in Bardstown on the 8 th day of April 1839.
The following order was made by said Court (V.B.) -
"The declaration of Susanna McLean widow and Relict of Alexander McLean and is produced in Court and sworn to by her, and also the affidavit of Michael Runtz and John Rowan thereon annexed, which affidavit were sworn to and subscribed by them in open Court, and it is hereby certified that they are men of good character, all of which is ordered to be certified"
I Nathaniel Wickliffe Clerk of the County Court of Nelson County certify that the above order is truly copied from the Records of said Court.
I further certify that Joseph McDonald whose name is subscribed to the Affidavit and Certificate of the Clerk proving the record of the Record of Marriage of Alexander McLean and Susannah Noble on the opposite page is a Justice of the Peace in said County and that his signature thereto is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of Office this 9 th day of April 1839
Nath l Wickliffe, Clerk of the Nelson County Court.

Sir,
Bards Town Ky April 14. 1839
I have enclosed this declaration of Susanna McCown Widow of Alex. McCown for a Pension, under the Law of 1838 - and also his certificate of Pension that is due at the request of the widow, who is now and wants to be paid for a share of the pension.
I am very respectfully
Yr. obed. Servt.
Richd. McWhorter

1623
June 2 nd 1843
Rev. Mr. McCown. June 3 rd 1843 Mail
L. Edwards Esq. Pension agent Washington City.
[Large handwritten signature or mark]
[Faint handwritten text, possibly "Pension agent"]

State of Kentucky
Nelson County ss
On this 26 th day of May in the year One Thousand Eight Hundred and forty three personally appeared before me James M. Wright a justice of the Peace in and for said County, Susanna McCown, a resident of said County and State of Kentucky, aged seventy  79 years, 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 act of Congress passed on the 3 rd March 1843. granting Pensions to Widows of Soldiers who served during the Revolutionary War; That she is the Widow of Alexander McCown, who was a private in the army of the Revolutionary War, she believes he was attached to the Pennsylvania Key Stone Battery, does not know what Regiment or Corps he was attached to, his discharges and proof on file in the Pension Office will, she believes show that the official journals of the United States that on the 28 th day of June 1839. a Pension Certificate was issued by J. N. Poinsett secretary of War to her granting a Pension as the Widow of said Alexander McCown, of thirty six dollars and thirty six cents per annum (as she believes) for five years, commencing on the 4 th day of March 1836. This Certificate was forwarded to the Pension agent in Kentucky, when the last payment was made to her at the expiration of the five years from the 4 th March 1836 as above stated. She further declares that she is still a widow. Sworn to and subscribed on the 26 th day of May 1843. Susanna M c Cown
James M. Wright J.P.R.E.
I James M. Wright a Justice of the Peace in and for Nelson County State of Kentucky do hereby certify that Susanna McCown whose name is written above with her mark thereto, is personally known to me and is the Widow of Alexander McCown as is stated in her affidavit above. Given under my hand this 26 th day of May 1843. James M. Wright J.P.R.E.
State of Kentucky
Nelson County ss
I Nathanial Wright Clerk of the Court of Nelson County do hereby certify

Certify that James M. Wright is a legitimate as is stated in his the foregoing certificate, and that his signature thereto purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office, and subscribed my name this 26 th day of May 1843.
STATE. Wright
Clerk of the Court of Nelson County

Suzanna M. Crown Ky
Act 3 march 43
$36. 66
Michael Stone Reg. Hiss

Barnes Town May 26 1843
Dear
I send you herewith the resignation of Barbara McGowan in order to procure her but for a Pension under the act of 1843. which you will oblige me by attending to and forwarding her Certificate to
I am very respectfully
Yr affec son
Patrick McHugh

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Pub. Serv.
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Hon J. L. Edwards Commissioner Pensions Washington D. C.

State of Kentucky: Nelson County ss.
On this 24 th day of October 1848 personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace in and for said County Susannah M c Coon a resident of said County aged eighty four 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 2 d Feb y 1848. granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war: — That she is the widow of Alexander M c Coon, who was a private in the army of the Revolution; That she does not now remember to what regiment he belonged, she believes it was to the Pennsylvania line. — And that she has received an annual pension of thirty six dollars & 66. Cents under the act of the 3 d of March 1843. She further declares that she is still the widow of Alex r . M c Coon. Sworn & subscribed on the day & year above written before me. D. S. Howell J.P. Susannah her M c Coon mark Witness. R Logan Wickliffe
I certify that the above declarant is personally known to me & that she is the same individual who drew a pension as stated by her in the foregoing declaration. D. S. Howell J. P.
State of Kentucky: Nelson County ss.
I Nathaniel Wickliffe clerk of the Court of said County certify that is a magistrate in & for said County duly Commissioned & sworn & that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine. His Commission is dated on the 19 th day of May 1838 and a Continuer during good behavior. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto Affixed my seal of Office & subscribed my name this 24 day of October 1848. Nath l Wickliffe Clk Nelson County —

Please give me the record of the service of John Nichols in the war of the Revolution. I am a great-great-grand- daughter. He went out from North Carolina under Gen. Gates at the battle of Camden, in 1780. His wife's first husband (Gen. Wm Lytle) was killed in battle of Camden. The family was John Nich- ols commission when he made the treaty with the Chickasaw Indians signed by Trax at Philadelphia

Pa. He represented the L. S. & George Calbert the Indians. This is all the information I can give you.
Please give me the record of service of Alex- ander M c Conville, who is my great-great grandfather. He was born Nov. 25, 1754 in Lancaster County Pa. & he either went out from Pa. or Ky. as he afterwards went to Ky. & died in Bardstown, Ky. Sept. 23, 1835. This is what is in his record. He served as a soldier in the Revolutionary War.

Was in the Battle of Long Island & Prince- town under Gen. Wash- ington. Was in the de- feats of Brimfield & St. Clair. In the Battle of the Brandywine under Wayne, & in many skirmishes with the Indians. Distinguished for bravery & chivalry. He died in the faith.
Will appreciate any in- formation you can give me, or any reference where I can find the proof. Thanking you for your kindness & trouble.
Gratefully Sallie Leavitt Miller

Mrs. H. E. Miller 21 Blackum Indianapolis Indiana.
B B B

129 E. Dunsby Louisville Kentucky
Pension Office War Dept. Washington D.C.
Please excuse the mistake I made which must have given a great deal of useless search. Alexander McCown (not Harrison) is what I should have written. He enlisted June 1776. He was in the battle of Long Island. He served Wayne's cam- paign 1794 - also in the war of 1812. On his Tombstone at Bardstown is the following "A Soldier of the Revolution"
Thanking you again I am sincerely yours
Sophia DeMills Gray
Oct 27

LEWIS McQUOWN & BRADBURN. ATTORNEYS. BOWLING GREEN, KY.
April 13 th 1903.
Dear Sir:
My maternal grandfather, Alexander McQuown, was a soldier in the Colonial & Revolutionary Wars. I know that his widow, Susannah McQuown, received a pension on that account for many years. She lived and died at Bardstown, Nelson County, Kentucky, between 1850 & 1855.
I desire to have a statement of my grandfather's military record, and on the 5 th inst wrote to the Hon. Secretary of War for same. Under date of April 9 th , 1903, he caused an answer to be sent in which he suggests that you may be able from the records in your office to give me the desired information, the name not appearing on the rolls "of any organization of Pennsylvania or Continental troops in service during the war of the Revolution."
I suggested that I thought he enlisted from Pennsylvania. This may be a mistake, he died many years before I was born & it may be he was credited to New Jersey or some other state.
Please from the records of your office & let me know the result. If there is any charge for same I will remit on receipt of the bill -
To Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Respectfully Lewis McQuown

September 12, 1939.
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BA-1/18317/217 all
Mr. T. D. Mathes Room 1040 A Arlington Building Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
You are furnished herewith, as requested, photostatic copies of original papers on file in the Revolutionary War claims for pension based upon service of the soldiers named below:
Mitchell Porter W.1477 12 pages John Wear S.1731 8 " Alexander McCown W.3027 9 "
and of six pages of the original thereof on file in the claim for pension, U.S.24563, based upon service of Fleming B. Mays in the War of 1812.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

September 6
193 9.
Rev.&1812 Wars Section.
Ext. 970 Navy
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Rev. War claim for pension of Alexander McCown.
File No. W. 3027.
Actual 1 of each page.
NOT TO BE CERTIFIED.
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$2.25.....9 pages
Chief, Rev.&1812 Wars Section.
Kindly leave margin of 1 1/2 in. at top of each page and return papers in each case in folder with corresponding name and number. The word "omit" written in pencil on those pages which are not to be copied.
Dis. of copies to Y.D. Mathes
Rev. War claim for pension of Alexander McCown. (The presence of C.A. McEliffe omitted) = 7 pages
Feb. 23, 1832 by James Scrymgeour, Jr. Clerk of the Court. (The presence of C.A. McEliffe omitted) = 7 pages
Dis. of copies to Y.D. Mathes
Feb. 23, 1832 by James Scrymgeour, Jr. Clerk of the Court. (The presence of C.A. McEliffe omitted) = 7 pages

information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. Memoranda Mc Govern no. 100 3027
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     June 1776 4 mos. Pvt. James Reed Thompson Redd Penn   Winter 1776-1777 3 mos. Reed   Summer 1777 3 mos. Reed   afterwards 18 mos. Private under Col. Andrew   * June 1781 3 days Thomas Boars Brumfield   1781 served in campaign under Genl. Wayne Genl. Wayne   1812 Ensign Joseph Miller John Thomas  
Battles engaged in, Long Island, Brandywine, Battle with Indians near Upper Sandusky where Col. Brumfield was defeated.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, clerked in colonial state of Pennsylvania.
Date of application for pension, Oct. 2, 1830. His el. was alive.
Residence at date of application, Union Co. Ky.
Age at date of application, born in Lancaster Co. Penn. Feb. 1755.
Remarks: Died Oct. 23, 1835 in Nelson Co. Ky. Soldier married Aug. 12, 1816 Susanna Russell. She was allowed pension on an application recorded Nov. 26, 1838 while a resident of Nelson Co. Ky. aged 70 years.