Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 18,501, for Hector Mc Neill, North Carolina

SERVICE
NUMBER
N.C.
M c Neill Hector or M c Neil,
N. 18501
see cl. of Hector M c Neil N 4285
Styles
CONTENTS
died July 28, 1830

11. 426
North-Carolina
Agnes McNeil deceased widow of Hector McNeil who died on the
of the in the State of who was a Lieut in the commanded by Captain of the commanded by in the line for
Inscribed on the Roll of Myerville at the rate of $20 Dollars Conts per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836. Order D. B. Sept 1840
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 day of Dec 1852 and sent to — Yours A Doctor H of K Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending
( Revolutionary Claim, ) Act July 7, 1838. } P. M. Neal Recorded By _____ Clerk, Book L Vol. 1 Page 301

Neil M c Neill was by October the 26 th Day 1787— Archibald M c Neill was Bor January the 4 th Day 1789— Elizabeth M c Neill was Bo June the 23 rd Day 1792— Hector M c Neill was Born July the 25 th Day 1794— Elizabeth M c Neill was Bo June the 26 th Day 1795— Margaret M c Neill was Bo March the 9 th Day 1799— William C M c Neill was Born March the 21 st Day James M c Neill was Born September the 6 th Day 1800— Simon M c Neill was Born August the 10 th Day 1805

Daniel McNeill
Born July the 11 th Day
June 1807
(1807)
John M c Neill
Born March the 10 th Day
(1810)
Daniel McNeill was born
December the 3 rd Day 1813
Alma Mater
Boston
Heater McNeill
File part of this
July the 25 th
1830
Agnes McNeill died
Sept 25 th 1840

State of South Carolina Spartan County }
I, Neill McNeill one of the acting Justices of the Peace for said County, do hereby certify that I have taken the leaf herewith annexed, from a Religious Book which I believe to be, formerly the property of Hector McNeill and I further believe that said leaf contains a true record of the names & ages of his legal representatives or children, which record I believe to have been done in his own hand writing, and I further believe that the said Hector McNeill was twice married and that the first two names on the record herewith annexed represent children born for him by his former wife. The latter by his wife Agnes
Given under my hand & seal, January 12 th 1852
Neill McNeill JP

State of North Carolina } ( Robeson County ) }
I, Shadrach Howell Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions in for the County of Robeson, do hereby certify that satisfactory evide- nce has this day been exhibited, at the office of said Court, that Mrs. Agnes McNeill widow of Hector McNeill, a reputed soldier of the Revolutionary war, died on the 25 th day of September 1848 - leaving surviving her, William C. McNeill, Simon P. McNeill, James McNeill, Elizabeth Munn, Fannie Elmore, & Nancy Howard, who are the only children of Agnes McNeill, known to be living.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court at the office, at Pemberton, this 16 th day of June 1852.
Shd Howell Clerk " " " " " "

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed the 7 th of July 1838, 3 rd of March 1843 & 17 th of June 1844.
State of North Carolina } Robeson County }
On this the 25 th day of December 1851 Personally appeared before the subscriber an acting Justice of the Peace in & for the said County; Simon J. M. Neill, resident of said County who having been duly sworn according to law; doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision of the acts of Congress of the 7 th of July & other subsequent acts above mentioned; that he is the son of Hector M. Neill who was a Revolutionary soldier that his father the said Hector M. Neill served as a Lieutenant for several years under Capt. Ard, Capt. Hopkins, Capt. Hays, Capt. Simon Hadly Col. Regan & General Lee & others. The whole period of his services was at least five years. His services were chiefly in North Carolina. He marched

on one expedition to Charleston South Carolina where he remained a short time. The said Hector McNeill was in a Battle at Hillsborough in a Battle at Cain Creek in a Battle at the Piney Bottom & some other skirmishes &c. He recei- ved three wounds while in service two in the arm & one in the leg & that his father the said Hector McNeill was married in the spring of 1791 to Agnes M. McNeill the mother of this Declarant in the County of Cumberland N.C. & that his father died on the 28 th day of July 1830 & that his mother Agnes McNeill died on the 25 th of September 1840 aged about 66 years. He therefore makes this application in behalf of himself & the other children now living to wit Elizabeth Munn, William E. McNeill, James McNeill, Simon P. McNeill, Jane Elmore, & Nancy Coward, for the amount Pension due her up to the day of her death on account of the services of her husband the said Hector McNeill in the the Revolutionary war. Simon P. McNeill
Sworn to & subscribed to on the day & year above mentioned before me Neill McNeill J. P.

Rev. Wars
AWF:MLB
July 24, 1930
Hon. J. J. Mc Swain Member of Congress Greenville, South Carolina
My dear Mr. Mc Swain:
Reference is made to your letter of July 19, inclosing a communication from Mrs. E. W. Carpenter, 414 College Street, Greenville, South Carolina, desiring information concerning a soldier of the Revolutionary War named Hector Mc Neill.
It appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 18501, that Hector Mc Neill or Mc Neil served as a lieutenant in the North Carolina troops for several years under Captains Thomas Ard, Hopkins, Hayes, Simon Hadley and Regan. He was in skirmishes at Hillsborough, Cain Creek and Piney Bottom and received three wounds, two in the arm and one in the leg.
Soldier married in the spring of 1791 in Cumberland County, North Carolina, Ayles (maiden name not stated). He died July 28, 1830 and she died September 25, 1840, aged about sixty-six years.
Children by soldier's first wife, whose name, date of marriage and date of death are not on record:
Neill born October 26, 1787 Archibald " January 4, 1789
Children of Hector and Ayles Mc Neill or Mc Neil:
Elisebeth born June 23, 1792 Hector " July 25, 1794 Elisebeth " June 26, 1796 Margaret " March 9, 1799 William C. " March 21, 1801 James " September 5, 1803 Simon P. " August 4, 1805 Daniel " July 14, 1807 Jane or Jean " March 16, 1811 Nancy " December 3, 1813

and 1812 Section
The following children were alive in 1851 and were allowed pension due their mother:- Elisebeth Mann or Munn; William C.; James; Simon P.; Jane Elmore, and Nancy Goward.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner
Mrs. E. W. Carpenter's letter was addressed to Pen. Bu - so it was filed in the case

Apr 4-1900 Mrs. F. Louie Mays Bennettsville S.C.
Mch. 17, 1910.
To Fr. Mr. Genl. U. S. A. For For tombstone.
1910 Apr. 22. Quartermaster Gen. U.S.A. info. pension allowed for service as Lieut. in Rev. and service based on discharge cert. and three reports. aw.
Enclosures 1910. June 10. Quartermaster Gen again info as above, this letter returned which was attached to a letter of in- quiry address to him, aw 1910. June 18. Mr. B. F. Atherton Com- terial Clerk, Quartermaster General Office, War Dept. furnished copy of letter of Apr. 4, 1900 to Mrs. F. Louie Mays. aw. 1924-Apr. 30-let to Mrs. M. F. McKay aw.
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 18501
Ayles McNeil Widow of Hester McNeil Lt Rev War
Act: July 7 th 1838
Index: Vol. M , Page 24
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1930 - July 24 - 1930 - Rev War 1930 - Oct 22 - 1930 - Rev War

No 14579
Ayles McNeil, Marrow of Hector
M.C.
Let Ha N. Dockery.
May 4, 1852
" Same June 17, 1852 " G. C. Ames, Oct 1/52
July 7, 1838. ✓

14579
Agnes McNeil dec widow of Hector N.C.
Hon A. Dockery May 4/52
Same June 17/52
G. E. Ames Octo 1/52
Same Nov 30/52
July 7 1838

State of North Carolina Bladen County This is to certify that Hector McNeill has served Three months in the militia service in the foot company Company and he is here by His Charge given under my hand this 20 th Day of February 1783
Shadrach Capt

rug scrubbed Pair of Britches one pair of shoes Blanket two the scarlet cloth
ackle Two quarts of spring specks als for same needs Bottle full of honey a bag of boots sum for the sum of my bakers of John Hamon Thos. account Elias Pate

Ayles Mcneil dec widow of Hector Adm? N.C. July 7 1838 2 yrs Lieut — 320 $ per annum from 4 March 1836 to 28 Sep 1840 when she died Payable to Mr C. Mcneil Simon P. Mcneil, Jas. Mcneil, Elizabeth Mc Mcneil Mann, Dane Elmore & Nancy Cowan only surviving children
Cert to Hon A. Dockery H. J. Kepp

Ayles Mcneil dec widow of Hector Adm? N.C. July 7 1838 2 yrs Slet — 3 20/8 per annum from 4 March 1836 to 28 Sep 1840 when she died Payable to Mr C. Mcneil Simon P. Mcneil, da. Mcneil, Elizabeth the the Mann, Dane Elmore & Nancy Cowan only surviving children
Out to Hon A. Dockery H. J. Kels

State of North Carolina Robeson County
On this the 28. day of January 1852 personally appeared before me the undersigned an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County Mr. Daniel McNeill aged about 74 who being by me duly sworn, in addition to what he said in a former deposition concerning the Revolutionary services of Hector McNeill farther depositeth and saith "that Ayles McNeill was the widow of said Revolutionary soldier Hector McNeill and always acknowledged as such, and that she was the mother of Simon D. McNeill and other claimants mentioned in his declaration and further that the said Hector McNeill died in 1830 and his widow Ayles McNeill died in 1840."
Daniel McNeill
Sworn to and subscribed before me the date above written Malcom C. McNeill J.P.
State of North Carolina, Robeson County, January 28. 1852 I Malcom C. McNeill an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County do hereby certify that Mr. Daniel McNeill who made the above affidavit is an esteemed and highly respected citizen and full faith and credit are due to his statements, whether on oath or otherwise.
Malcom C. McNeill J.P.

State of North Carolina } Robeson County } I Shadrack Howell clerk of the County Court of Pleas & Quarter sessions held for the County of Robeson aforesaid do certify That Malcolm C. McNeill Esq. whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing certificate that the said Malcolm C. McNeill was at the time of signing the same & now is an acting Justice of the Peace in & for said County of Robeson duly commissioned & sworn & that his official acts as such are entitled to full faith & credit in testimony of which I here unto subscribe my name and affixed my seal of office The 14 th day of February 1852.
Shd Howell Clk Co " "

State of North Carolina
Robeson County } On this the 10 th day of November 1852 Personally appeared before me an acting Justice of the peace in & for this county Mr. Abram Brown who is in his Eighty third year who being duly sworn according to law deposeth & saith that he was well acquainted with Hector M c Neill & Ayles M c Neill his wife & that he believes they were lawfully married & that their marriage was never disputed & that they lived together as man & wife untill death parted them & that he had said Hector M c Neill say that he was a soldier of the Revolutionary war & that he was under the command of Col. Regan and that Col. Regan had occasion to leave the army & that he gave the command of his company to him the said Hector M c Neill untill his return & further that Ayles M c Neill aforesaid was the mother of Simon E. M c Neill & others mentioned in the declaration and also that he never heard or new of any other man of the name that was a Revolutionary soldier
Sworn to & subscribed before. } Abram Brown me the day & year above written }
Angus McDonald J.P.

State of North Carolina Robson County } I Angus McDonald an acting Justice of the peace in & for said County do hereby certify that Mr Abram Brown who made the foregoing affidavit is a gentleman highly respected & of strict veracity & that full faith & credit are due to his statements whether on oath or otherwise Angus McDonald
State of North Carolina Robson County } I Shadrach Howell Clerk of the Court of Pleas & quarter sessions held for the County of Robson aforesaid do hereby certify that Angus McDonald Esq whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing certificate that the said Walter McNeill Angus McDonald was at the time of signing the same & now is an acting Justice of the peace in & for said County of Robson duly commissioned & sworn & that each of his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit in testimony of which I hereunto subscribe my name and affixed the County seal of said Court the 17 th day of November 1852 Shadrach Howell Clerk

State of North Carolina Comptroller's Office
I, William J. Clarke, Comptroller of public Accounts in and for the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that it appears of record in my office, among the payments made by said State to sundry persons for Military services in the Revolutionary War, as follows, to wit:
Hector McNeill
Book W. No. 2 page 39 £9- specie, for Militia services in Capt. Thomas Ard's company.
Book F. No. 1 page £120 S3 D 4 specie, paid Lieut. Heit McNeill the contraction (Heit) supposed to be for Hector.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this 23 d day of November A.D. 1852.—
Wm J Clarke Compt r .

State of North Carolina Robeson County
On this the 9th day of December 1852. personally appeared before me. (Alexander McMillan) an acting justice of the Peace in and for said county of Robeson, the undersigned, Mr Roderick McCrinnon, aged Seventy-Six years, who being duly sworn, by me deposeth and saith, that he was acquainted with Hector McNeill and his wife Agnes McNeill, that the said Hector McNeill, had two sons to wit Neil McNeill and Archd McNeill, who were the children of his first wife; and that Simon P. McNeill W. C. McNeill and others are the children of his last wife Agnes McNeill McNeill aforesaid
sworn to & subscribed before me the day and year above written. Alex r McMillan J.P.
his Roderick McCrinnon mark
State of North Carolina Robeson County
December the 9th day A D 1852-
I Alex r McMillan an acting justice of the peace in & for said county of Robeson, do hereby certify that Mr Roderick McCrinnon, who made the above Affidavit is a man of strict veracity & that his statements are entitled to full faith and credit, whether on oath or otherwise. - given under my hand and seal the day and year above written
Alex r McMillan J.P. Seal

State of North Carolina } Robeson County } I Shadarach Howell Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions Held for the County of Robeson aforesaid do hereby certify that Alexander M c Millan whose genuine Signature appeared to the foregoing Certificate that said Alexander M c Millan was at the time of signing the same & now is an acting Justice of the Peace in & for the said County of Robeson duly sworn & commissioned & that his official acts as such are entitled to full faith & credit in testimony of which I hereunto subscribe my name and affixed The County Seal of said Court the 11 th day of December 1852.
J. H. Howell Clerk C.C.

State of North Carolina Robeson County
On this the 30 th day of October A.D. 1852, Personally appeared before me the undersigned an acting justice of the peace in and for said County Archibald M c Neill, who being by me duly sworn according to law, deposeth as follows, "That he was perfectly well acquainted with Hector M c Neill and Ayles M c Neill his wife and that he is certain they were lawfully married, and that they lived together as husband and wife until the death of the said Hector M c Neill, which occurred in the year 1830 in the month of July. He further states that the said Hector M c Neill, was always known to have been a Revolutionary soldier and recognized as such, and that he is the identical Hector M c Neill who was recognized as a soldier and officer of the Revolution in these parts and that he knows of no other Hector M c Neill who did serve in the Revolutionary war here, and that the only living children of the said Hector and Ayles M c Neill are Simon P. M c Neill, William C. M c Neill, James M c Neill, Elizabeth Munn, Jane Elmore & Nancy Howard"
Sworn to and subscribed before me the date above written
Malcom C. M c Neill S.P.
Archd M c Neill

State of North Carolina, Robeson County. I Malcom L. McNeill an acting Justice for said County do hereby Certify that Archibald M. Neill who made the foregoing affidavit is a gentleman of high character and of unimpeachable Veracity and his full faith and credit are due to his Statements whether on oath or otherwise. October 30, 1852
Malcom L. McNeill H.B. Seal
State of North Carolina Robeson County. J. S. Shattuck, Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions held for the County of Robeson aforesaid do hereby certify that Malcom L. McNeill Esq. whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing certificate that the said Malcom L. McNeill was at the time of signing the same & now is an acting Justice of the Peace in & for said County of Robeson duly commissioned & sworn & that his official acts as such are entitled to full faith & credit in testimony of which I hereunto subscribe my name and affixed the County seal of my Office the 6 th day of November 1852. J. S. Shattuck Clerk

Washington City March 20 th 1832
Sir
In will be included some additional evidence in claim of Simon P. McCallie Esq under act of 7 th July 1838 for arms due his mother Mrs. Mary McCallie which please file with her papers. Very Respectfully Jno. Atkinson Geo. Little
C. T. C. S. P. McCallie Esq Simon P. McCallie Esq

Washington
March 4 1852
Sir
I had the honor some two or three weeks ago to file in the pension department the declaration of Mrs Agnes McNeill Widow of Harbor McNeill of N. C. I use this note to request you to return the papers referred to above through the mail to me
Respectfully
A. Dockrey
J. E. Heath
Commissioner of Pensions

Brief in the case of Agnes McNeil dec. d widow of Hector County and State of North Carolina act July 7 1838
Claim, ("original," or "for increase." )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Record proof of service & traditionary
Documentary proof of marriage
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent
Chas A Dockery Hog Rgs
Thornton Fiplett
Examining Clerk.

Washington Jan 28 1852
Sir
Enclosed herewith I send you the application of Simon D McNeill for the arrear of pension due his mother Mrs McNeill for the revolutionary services of her father. Her father McNeill who was a Lieut in the revolutionary war
I will only add that I know the parties the applicant the Justice of the peace and the clerk of Robinson county court and that I know them to be highly respectable
Yours truly A Dockery
Jas R Heath Esq Commission of Pensions

Washington July 28. 1852
Sir
Enclosed herewith is a certificate from the Comptroller of North Carolina also one from the Court of Robeson County in the Case of Agnes McNeill widow of Hector McNeill act of May 1838.
In the declaration in this Case it is claimed that Mrs McNeill's husband served as a Lieutenant for several years under Capt. D. D. Hopkins and others. but a discharge signed by Capt. D. D. filed with the papers in your office indicates as you state in your report to Hon Mr. D. O'Leary "that his grade was that of a private." The Certificate of the Comptroller shows clearly that McNeill was a Lieutenant and served as such more than two years. The discharge therefore was not as a private as supposed by you in your report. The Comptroller's Certificate establishing the grade as well as the service of Mrs McNeill's husband
No evidence of marriage has been found in the Clerk's office of the County and I hope that upon a review of the papers now filed it will be deemed sufficient

Very Respectfully Your Obedient Geo. C. Ames
Capt F. F. C. Ingleton Act Commr of Pensions

State of North Carolina 3
Robeson county 3 I Shadrach Howell Clerk of The Court of Pleas and quarter sessions held for the County of Robeson aforesaid do hereby certify That I have diligently searched amongst the files of papers and Records of my said Office for a Marriage License Bond of Hector McNeill to Ayles McNeill which Bond it is suppose was given and should have been filed in said Office about the year of seventeen hundred and ninety one (1791.) but I have failed to find said Bond in my said Office or else any where else In testimony of which I herewith subscribe my name and affixed my seal of Office This 1 st day of September 1853
S. H. Howell Clerk

State of North Carolina } Robeson County }
Personally appeared before me the Willie M c Neill one of the acting Justices of the Peace for said County. Mary McCallum who after being duly sworn, deposeth and saith as follows. That she had frequently seen Captain Thomas Ard and that she was well acquainted with him, and that he the said Capt. Thomas Ard resided in that part of Bladen County which now composes Robeson County.
Given under my hand this Nov r . 16. 1852 Sworn to & subscribed before me Willie M c Neill J.P. Mary McCallum my att.
State of North Carolina } Robeson County }
I Willie M c Neill one of acting Justices for said County do hereby certify that Mary McCallum is of good reputation and that full confidence may be placed in her words whether on oath or otherwise and that she says she is about Seventy two years of age. Given under my hand & seal November 16 th AD 1852
Willie M c Neill J.P. Recd

State of North Carolina Robison County } I Shadrach Howell Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions held for the County of Robison aforesaid do hereby certify that Will M c Nell Esq r whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing certificate that the said Will M c Nell was at the time of signing the same & now is an acting Justice of the peace in & for said County of Robison duly commissioned & sworn & that each of his official acts as such are entitled to full faith & credit in testimony of which I herewith Subscribe my name and affixed the County Seal of said Court, The 17 th day November 1852.
S d Howell Clerk C.C.

State of North Carolina } Robeson County }
We the undersigned, acting Justices of the Peace, in & for, the said County, do, hereby, certify that we, have examined the foregoing Declaration, of Simon P. McNeill, & believe that the statements, he has made are correct & true, & that he is a man, of strict truth, & full faith, & credit, are due to his statements whether on oath, or otherwise, we further certify, that we were acquainted with the mother, of Simon P. McNeill, widow, of Hector McNeill. That it was known, & believed, that, Hector McNeill was a soldier of the revolutionary war, & that Mrs. Agla McNeill, the mother, of the above mentioned Simon P. McNeill, was his widow.
In testimony, whereof we have hereunto set our hands & seals; this day of December: 1851
Neill McNeill J.P. Seal Malcom C. Mitchell J.P. Seal Alex r McMillon J.P. Seal

State of North Carolina } Shadrach Howell Robeson county } Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions held for the county of Robeson do hereby certify that William Neill, Malcolm C. McNeill and Alexander McMillan Esquires whose genuine signatures appear to the foregoing certificate that each of them is is acting Justice of the peace in and for the county of Robeson duly commissioned and sworn and that each of their official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit and that the aforesaid court is a court of Record and that three Justices of the peace are sufficient to hold the same and transact common business necessary to be acted on in said court In testimony of which I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of office this 27 th day of December, 1857.
J. H. Howell Clerk C.C. " " " "

State of North Carolina Robeson County
On this the 30 th day of January 1852 personally appeared before me, the undersigned, an acting justice of the peace in & for said County M c William M c Neill who being by me duly sworn deposes and saith "That he was well acquainted with Hector M c Neill and Styles M c Neill, who were always reported and acknowledged to be the father and mother of Simon P. M c Neill and others, and that the said Hector M c Neill died in 1830 and his widow Styles M c Neill in 1840. He further states that he often heard the said Hector M c Neill, speak of serving in the Revolutionary War and show a scar on his wrist caused by a ball and that he felt the ball which lodged in his wrist and that he also said Hector M c Neill was always recognized as a soldier of said war"
W. M c Neill.
Sworn to and subscribed before me on the date above written Malcom C. M c Neill
State of North Carolina, Robeson County Jan'y 30, 1852 I Malcom C. M c Neill an acting justice of the peace in & for said County do hereby certify that M c William M c Neill who made the above affidavit is an aged and highly esteemed citizen of strict truth and full faith and credit are due to his statements whether on oath or otherwise.
Malcom C. M c Neill J.P. Seal
in with Bend

State of North Carolina } (Robeson county. }
I Shadrack Howell clerk of the court of Pleas & Quarter sessions held for the county of Robeson aforesaid do certify that Malcolm C. McNeill Esq. whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing certificate that the said Malcolm C. McNeill was at the time of signing the same & now is an acting Justice of the Peace in & for the county of Robeson aforesaid duly commissioned & sworn & that his official acts as such are entitled to full faith credit testimony of which I hereunto subscribe my name and affixed my seal of office the 14 th day of February 1852
S. H. Howell Clerk

State of North Carolina
Robeson County
On this the 30 th day of January 1852 personally appeared before me the undersigned an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County M rs Margaret M c Millan (wife John M c Millan Esq) who being by me duly sworn deponeth and saith "That she was well acquainted with Hector M c Neill and wife Ayles M c Neill and that she often heard the said Hector M c Neill speak of serving in the Revolutionary War and saw a scar on his wrist which he received in the said war and that she distinctly well recollects to have have heard him say that he served six months under Capt. Regan at one town and that he reputed and recognized as a soldier of said war and that he and his wife Ayles M c Neill lived together as husband and wife until separated by death and that she was known as his widow after his death and as the mother of Simon P. M c Neill and others and that the said Hector M c Neill died in 1830 and his widow Ayles M c Neill in 1840."
Sworn to and subscribed before me } Margaret M c Millan the date above written Malcom C. M c Neill J.P.
State of North Carolina, Robeson County, January 30. 1852.
I Malcom C. M c Neill an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County do hereby certify that M rs Margaret M c Millan who made the above affidavit is a Lady of high respect and of strict truth and full faith and credit are due to her statements whether on oath or otherwise.
Malcom C. M c Neill J.P.

Backus N. Hill
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State of North Carolina Comptroller's Office
I, William J. Clarke, Comptroller of public accounts in and for the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that it appears of record in my office, among the records relating to Revolutionary soldiers, that the following Captains were Captains of Militia companies, in the service of said State in that war viz: Captain Thomas Ard, Captain Hopkins, Captain Simon Hadley, Captain Hayes and Captain Regan, I further certify that the name of Hector M c Neill appears, in Capt. + Hopkins' Company Book No. 11 page 6 as being paid £147 £11 Ds specie and also £35 S2 specie.
I further certify that the name of said Hector M c Neill also appears (Book W, No. 2) in Captain Thomas Ard's Company
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of office this 17th. day of August 1852.
Wm J. Clarke Compt r
147 11 35- 182
+ Claimed for serv as Lieut under Capt Hopkins
£ 182 364 91 145 5- 227
- 17 mo as Lieut.

24.7 18501
Office Or. Mr. Gen'l.
2 216841
APR
1910
WAR DEPARTMENT.

C. W. A. R. W. 18,501 - wid. 4785 - wid. Rev. W. A.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
Washington, D. C. April 4 , 1902.
Madame;
In reply to your inquiry you are advised that on Decr. 25, 1851, Simon P. McNeil of Robeson Co. N. C., made an application for pension, as one of the surviving children of Hector and Ayles McNeil, on account of the services of said Hector in the North Carolina troops Revolutionary war. He alleges that the said soldier served not less than five years as a Lieut under various officers, mentioning Capt. Thos. Ard, Capt. Hopkins, Wadley and Hays, and that he received three wounds, two in the arm and one in the leg. The dates of enlistment and discharge are not stated. The said Hector and Ayles were married in Cumberland Co. N. C., in the spring of 1791 and he died July 28, 1820 and the widow died Sept 25, 1840. Pension was allowed to the over

surviving children viz W m C. McNeil Simon D. McNeil, Jas. McNeil, Elizabeth Mann, Jane Elmore and Nancy Coward. You are further advised that one Hector McNeil made an application for pension Novr. 18, 1832 at which time he was 82 years of age and resided in Moore Co. N.C. and his pension was allowed for ten months service as a private in the North Carolina troops. Revolutionary war.
He enlisted in Cumberland Co. N.C. and served under Capt. Moore and Col. Armstrong. His widow, Isabella also received pension.
It does not appear that a claim was ever filed in the name of Hector McNeil on account of service in the South Carolina troops Revolutionary war.
Very respectfully
A. O'Leary James
Commissioners
Mrs. F. Louise Magee Bennettsville S.C. } 3

Office Qr. Mr. Gen'l.
MAY 11
216841/1910 WAR DEPARTMENT.
WAR DEPT.—Q. M. G. O. FORM No. 194. 437—Sept. 7-09—75,000.
1st Indorsement.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE QUARTERMASTER GENERAL, WASHINGTON.
June 6, 1910.
3-1750 A
Respectfully referred, by direction of the Quartermaster-General, to the Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C., with the request that he will kindly furnish this office, if practicable, with a copy of the Pension Bureau letter giving the record of the within-mentioned officer.
It is thought that the letter in question was furnished in connection with Revolutionary War pension claim, Widow's File 18,501, of Ayles, widow of Hector McNeill, and it is thought that the letter in question has been mislaid in this office, but all efforts to find it have so far been unsuccessful.
E. H. Hughes Captain, 7th Cavalry, U.S.A. 216841. Cem.-BFA/r.
Rec'd back JUN 13 1910 Q. M. G. O.

J. J. MCSWAIN 4TH DIST. SOUTH CAROLINA
DIXON D. DAVIS SECRETARY
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS
WASHINGTON, D. C.
Greenville, S. C., July 19, 1930.
Hon. E. W. Morgan, Acting Commissioner, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Morgan:
I submit herewith a communication from Mrs. E. W. Carpenter, 414 College Street, Greenville, South Carolina, in which she indicates a desire for a report from your Bureau showing what the Pension Records show of the military service of Lieut. Hector McNeill , mentioned therein.
I trust a prompt reply can be made to this inquiry.
Yours respectfully,
J. J. McSwain

Greenville, S.C.
July 18 - 1930.
W. S. Bureau of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
My Revolutionary Grandfather, Lieut. Hector McNeill died at Evergreen S.C. then  Marion  County July 28, 1830. Pension was subsequently granted the heirs of said Lieut. Hector McNeill.
I am not in possession of date of enlistment in Revolutionary War of said Hector McNeill. If your record shows that date, please furnish me this information.
Yours very truly - Mrs. E. W. Carpenter 414 College St. Greenville, S.C.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section AWF:MLB
October 22, 1930
Office of the Quartermaster General Cemeterial Branch War Department Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 18501, that Hector Mc Neill or Mc Neil served as a lieutenant in the North Carolina troops for several years under Captains Thomas Ard, Hopkins, Hayes, Simon Hadley and Regan. He was in skirmishes at Hillsborough, Cain Creek and Piney Bottom and received three wounds, two in the arm and one in the leg.
Soldier married in the spring of 1791, in Cumberland County, North Carolina, Ayles (maiden name not stated).
He died July 28, 1830.
Pension was allowed on account of the services of Hector Mc Neil.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner
Tombstone data all slips returned

Record Division.
June 10, 1910.
The Quartermaster General, U. S. A.
War Department.
Sir:
In reply to your request dated the 6" and received the 7" instant, herewith is a copy of the Bureau letter of April 22, 1910.
"You are advised that the Revolutionary War pension claim, Wid. File No. 18,501, of Ayles, widow of Hector McNeill, was allowed for his services as Lieutenant in the Revolution.
The papers on file in said claim on which service is based, are; a discharge certificate signed Thomas Ard Captain dated Bladen County, North Carolina, February 20, 1783, which states that Hector McNeill had served three months in the Militia in the foot company; and three reports from the Comptroller of North Carolina which show payment for Militia service in the Revolution to Hector McNeill in Captain Thomas Ard's company, and in Captain Hopkins' company, and also payments to Lieutenant Heit, or Heot McNeill, company and regiment not stated, nor are any dates of service given in said reports."
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

O.W.S.N. T. R. W. 18,501-Wid. 4,285-Wid. Rev. War.
April 4, 1900.
Madam:
In reply to your inquiry you are advised that on December 25, 1851, Simon P. McNeil of Robeson Co. N. C. made an application for pension, as one of the surviving children of Hector and Ayles McNeil, on account of the services of said Hector in the North Carolina troops, Revolutionary War. He alleges that the said soldier served not less than five years as a Lieut. under various officers, mentioning Capt. Thos. Ard, Capt. Hopkins, Hadley and Hays, and that he received three wounds, two in the arm and one in the leg. The dates of his enlistment and discharge are not stated. The said Hector and Ayles were married in Cumberland Co. N. C. in the Spring of 1791 and he died July 28, 1830 and the widow died Sept. 28, 1840. Pension was allowed to the surviving children viz. Wm. T. McNeil, Simon P. McNeil, Jas. McNeil, Elizabeth Mann, Jane Elmore and Nancy Coward. You are further advised that one Hector McNeil made an application for pension Novr. 18, 1832 at which time he was 83 years of age and resided in Moore Co. N. C., and his pension was allowed for ten months services as a Private in the North Carolina troops, Revolutionary War.
He enlisted in Cumberland Co. N. C. and served under Capt. Moore and Col. Armstrong. His widow Isabella also received pension. It does not appear that a claim was ever filed in the name of Hector McNeil on account of service in the South Carolina troops, Revolutionary War.
Very respectfully,
(Signed) H. Clay Evans,
Commissioner.
Mrs. F. Louise Mayes,
Bennettsville, S. C.

Record Division.
June 18, 1910.
Mr. B. F. Atherton, Cemeterial Clerk, Quartermaster General's Office, War Department.
Sir:
In response to your request dated the 13" and received the 15" instant, herewith is a copy of the Bureau letter of April 4, 1900.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

State of North Carolina Robeson county
Personally appeared before me (this day) Alexander McMillan a justice of the Peace for the county of Robeson, William C. McNeill, and after being duly sworn deposeth and saith that he believes that Thomas Ard was a captain in the Revolutionary war, that he lived in Bladen county, in that part now called Robeson county, that he recollects distinctly, having seen among the papers belonging to his Father (Archd McNeill,) a certificate certifying to the time of service of some soldier in said war, and signed Thomas Ard captain. -
Sworn to and subscribed W. C. McNeill before me, this the 27th day of August A.D. 1852
A. M. McMillan J.P.
State of North Carolina Robeson county
I Alexander McMillan do hereby certify that Wm C. McNeill whose name is to the above deposition is a Gentleman of good moral character and that his assertions, on oath or otherwise are worthy of credit and regard.
Signed this the 27th day of August 1852
A. M. McMillan J.P.

State of North Carolina
Robson County } I Shadrach Howell Clerk of the court of Pleas and quarter sessions held for the County of Robson aforesaid do hereby certify that Alexander McMillan Esqr whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing certificate that the said Alex r McMillan was then & now is an act ing justice of the peace in & for said County duly commissioned & sworn & that each of his official acts as such are entitled to full faith & credit in testimony of which I hereunto subscribe my name and affixed the County seal of my said Office this the 1 st day of September 1852
Shd Howell Clk C.C.

State of North Carolina Robeson County } }
On this the 23 rd day of August 1852 personally before me the undersigned an acting justice of the Peace in & for said County Jane McNeill who being by me only sworn upon the oath saith That she was well acquainted with Hector McNeill and often heard him say that he served in the Revolutionary war and that he was recognized and reputed as such, She further states that he was the only person of that name recognized as a soldier and officer in Robeson County as far as she knows, and she was well acquainted with Styles McNeill widow of said Hector McNeill and believing she was the mother of Simon P. McNeill and the others mentioned in the Declaration and that she was shown a grant said to be Captain Thomas Arder in Robeson County, Sworn to & subscribed } Jane McNeill before me the date above written } Malcom C. McNeill J.P.
State of North Carolina Robeson County, Aug. 23 1852 I Malcom C. McNeill an acting justice of the Peace in & for said County do hereby certify That Jane McNeill who made the above affidavit is a lady of respectability & trust and full faith and credit are due to her statements whether on oath or otherwise, Malcom C. McNeill J.P.

State of North Carolina } Robison County } I Shadrach Howell Clerk of the Courts of Pleas & quarter sessions held for the County of Robison aforesaid do hereby certify that Malcom C. McNeill Esq. whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing certificate that the said Malcom C. McNeill was at the time of signing the same & now is an acting Justice of the peace in & for said county duly commis- -sioned & sworn & that each of his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit in testimony of which I hereunto subscribe my name and affixed the county seal of my office This the 1 st day of September - 1853.
Shd Howell Clerk

State of North Carolina Comptroller's Office
I, William S. Clarke, Comptroller of Public Accounts in and for the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that, it appears of record in my office, among the payments made by said State to sundry persons for Military services in the Revolutionary War, as follows, to wit:
Hector McNeill
Book W. No. 2 page 39 £9 — specie
" " " 6 £147 S11 D6 "
" " " 10 £25 S13 — "
" " " 26 £3 S6 — "
" " " " £6 S12 — "
" " " " £39 S14 — "
" " " 50 £108 — "Heit. or Hect. McNeill"
" " " " £10 S13 D4 " " " "
" " " " £1 S10 — " " " "
Also that the three last payments are to Lieutenant Heit. or Hect. McNeill, what the abbreviation is, or means, I am unable to say, but suppose it is intended for Hector —
The following payments appear in the name of H McNeill —
Book No. 6, page 44 £25 S13 specie
" " 24 " 40 £182 S13 D6 "
" " " " 45 £46 S6 — "
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of office this 6th. day of July 1852 Wm. Clarke Comptroller

State of North Carolina Robeson county
On this the 4th day of September A.D. 1852 personally appeared before me the undersigned an acting justice of the peace in and for the said county Col, Alexander McMillan, Clerk of the Superior Court of said county, who being by me duly sworn deposeth and saith that he was well acquainted with Hector Mc Neill, and often heard him speak of his services in the Revolutionary war, and that he was the only person of that name in the county who served in said war as far as he knows, and that the said Hector McNeill was always recognized and reputed as a soldier of said war.
He further says that he was acquainted with Mrs. Styles McNeill (the widow of said Hector McNeill), and that she was the mother of Simon P. McNeill and others mentioned in the declaration.
Sworn to and subscribed Alex r McMillan before me the day and year above written Tho. Atornment P D
State of North Carolina Robeson county Sept the 4th 1852 I Tho. Atornment an acting justice of the peace in and for said county do hereby certify that Col. Alexander McMillan who made the above affi- -davit is a gentleman of the highest respectability and that full faith and credit are due to his state- -ments whether on oath or otherwise.
Tho. Atornment P D

State of North Carolina } Robeson County } I Shadrach Howell Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions held for the County of Robeson aforesaid do hereby certify that Thomas A. Norment Esquire whose Genuine Signature appears to the foregoing affidavit is and was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the said County of Robeson duly commissioned and sworn and that his official acts as such is entitled to full faith and credit.
In testimony of which I hereunto subscribe my name and affixed the County Seal of my office this the 4 th day of September 1852
S. Howell Clerk

No 14.579.
Style M c Neil do widow of Hector,
M. C.
July 7. 1838
M c Neil 1791
He died July 1830
She died Sept 25 1840
Hon. A. Dockery,
H. R.

State of North Carolina Robeson County }
Personally appeared before me Noble McNeill one of the acting Justices of the Peace in and for said County. Daniel M. McNeill and deponeth & saith on oath that he was well acquainted with Hector McNeill & Styles McNeill and further states that he believes that they were lawfully married & lived together in the relation of man & wife until the death of said Hector McNeill, and also believes that the said Hector McNeill was a revolutionary soldier, and as such served part of his time in said war, and further states that he recollects well seeing a wound on his wrist which the said Hector McNeill said he received in a battle during said war.
Daniel McNeill
Sworn to & Subscribed before me The 23 d day of December A.D. 1851
Noble McNeill J.P.
State of North Carolina Robeson County }
The undersigned acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County hereby certifies that the above named Daniel McNeill is a man of strict truth, and that full faith and credit are due to his statements whether on oath, or otherwise, and as such can well recommend him on this occasion.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal. This 23 d Decr. A.D. 1851
Noble McNeill J.P.

State of North Carolina
Robeson County
J. Shadrach Howell clerk
of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions Held for the County of Robeson aforesaid do certify that Will M c Neill Esquire whose Genuine Signature appears to the foregoing Certificate that the said Will M c Neill was at the time of signing the same and now is an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County of Robeson duly commissioned and sworn and that his official acts as such is entitled to full faith and credit in testimony of which I hereunto set my hand and seal of office the 27 th day December 1851-
J. Shadrach Howell Clerk

State of North Carolina Robeson County
On this the Eighteenth day of December A. D. One thousand eight hundred and fifty-one. — Personally appeared before me (Alexander McMillan a justice of the Peace duly authorized to administer oaths in the county aforesaid) Alexander Johnson of the County and State aforesaid and after being duly sworn, according to law deposeth and saith, that he was personally acquainted with Mr Hector McNeil, the father of Simon P. McNeil and others the Petitioners to the annexed declaration and also with Mrs Agnes McNeil his wife, (the mother of said Petitioners). that he recollects the day on which they were married together, that he was not present at the marriage solemnization, he does not recollect the date distinctly, but supposes, it was in the spring of the year One thousand seven hundred and ninety-one, that they lived together in the relation of man and wife till the death of the said Hector McNeil, who died about twenty years ago. Alexr Johnson
Sworn to and subscribed before me this day and year above written — Alexr McMillan J.P. Seal
I Alexr McMillan a justice of the Peace as aforesaid do hereby certify that Mr Alexr Johnson who signed the above deposition is a citizen of our County of Robeson and that he is a gentleman of high Integrity and undoubted veracity, and fair Moral character, — and worthy of credit and regard — Signed the day and year above written — Alexr McMillan J.P. Seal

State of North Carolina } Robeson county }
On this the 19th day of December A.D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty-one Personally appeared before me Alex r McMillan a justice of the Peace duly authorised to administer oaths in said county: John M c Duffee of the county of Cumberland and State aforesaid, and after being duly sworn according to Law deposeth & saith that he was personally acquainted with Mr. Hector McNeill & Agnes McNeill (his wife) the father and Mother of Simon M c Neill, and other children of the same family. that they were married together, as he supposes, Altho' he does not recollect with precision the date it was in the Spring of the year, one thou- Seven hundred and ninety-one. - that they lived in the relation of man and husband and wife till the death of the said Hector McNeill who died about twenty years ago. That he heard said McNeill speak of being in service in the revolutionary war and saw a scar scar  to and subscribed before me this the day and year above written
Alex r McMillan J.P.

on his wrist which he said was made by a ball shot at him while in the said revolutionary war.
John Mc Duffee
Sworn to and subscribed before me this the day and year above written.
Alex r M c Millan J.P.
I Alex r M c Millan a Justice of the peace as aforesaid do hereby certify that that Mr John Mc Duffee who signed the above deposition, is a citizen of Cumberland county and that he is a gentleman of respectability and undoubted veracity, and as such is worthy of regard and consideration — signed this the day and year above written.
Alex r M c Millan J.P.
State of North Carolina Robeson county } I Shadrach Howell Clerk of the Court of the Court of Pleas and quarter Sessions Held for the County of Robeson aforesaid do hereby certify that Alexander M c Millan Esquire whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing Certificate. That the said Alexander M c Millan is and was at the time of signing the same, & now is an acting justice of the peace in and for said County of Robeson duly commissioned and sworn and that his official acts as such is entitled to full faith and credit in testimony of which I hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office the 27 th day Decem r 1857.
Shadrach Howell Clerk " " " "

State of North Carolina Robeson county
On this the nineteenth day of December A.D. One Thousand eight hundred and fifty-one. — Personally appeared me (Alex r McMillan a justice of the Peace duly authorized to administer oaths in the county aforesaid) Flora McMillan, of the county and State aforesaid, and after being duly sworn, ac- cording to Law deponeth and saith that she was well acquainted with Hector McNeill & Ayles McNeill, the father and mother of Simon P. McNeill of this county, that they always lived together as husband & wife untill the death of the said Hector Mc- Neill whom died many years ago but how long since she does not recollect Distinctly.
Flora McMillan mark
sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written
Alex r McMillan J.P.
I Alex r McMillan J.P. as aforesaid do certify that the above mentioned Flora McMillan is an resident citizen of our county that she is a lady of veracity and respectability and and as such is worthy of due consideration and regard
Alex r McMillan J.P.

Miss Andrews
If you have the letter referred to please send a copy of it. - GCH

U. S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE

MEMORANDUM. WAR DEPARTMENT. Quartermaster General's Office.
My dear Colonel Kniffin:
Although I do not recall the pleasure of meeting you personally, I am taking the liberty of inclosing to you, in this informal manner, these inclosed papers just received from the Pension Bureau. I am very sorry indeed that I failed to make myself perfectly clear as to just what was wanted in this case, which was a copy of the letter furnished by your Bureau to Mrs. Mayes in connection with the claim mentioned in the 2nd paragraph of office indorsement of the 6th instant.
If you cannot identify the letter from the meagre data which I have been able to give, would it be asking too much of you to kindly substitute a copy of such letter for the Commissioner's communication of the 10th instant, herewith returned, thus obviating the necessity of officially returning the case for this purpose.
Thanking you in advance for the courtesy, believe me, Sincerely,
B. F. Atchison
1 inc. Cemeterial Clerk. June 13/10.

Tampa Fla March 27-1924
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir
Will you please inform me if Hector Mc. Neill, who was commissioned a lieutenant in the Revolu- tionary Army from North Carolina on Sept 1 st 1775- was a pensioner of the U.S. If so so, will you kind- ly send me his war record.
Thanking you in ad- vance.
Very Truly
Mrs M. L. McKay
507 West Warren Ave Tampa Fla.

AWT April 30, 1924.
Mrs. M. F. McKay, 507 W. Warren Ave., Tampa, Fla.
Madam;
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 18501, it appears that Hector McNeill or McNeil served as a Lieutenant in the North Carolina Troops for several years under Captains Thomas Ard, Hopkins, Hayes, Simon Hadley and Regan. He was in skirmishes at Hillsborough, Cain Creek and Piney Bottom and received three wounds, two in the arm and one in the leg. War He died July 28, 1830. Decided by Mrs. A.W.
Soldier married in the spring of 1791 in Cumberland County, North Carolina, Ayles (maiden name not stated). She died September 25, 1840, aged about sixty six years.
Children by soldier's first wife, her name, date of marriage and date of death are not on record-
Neill born October 26, 1787. Archobald " January 4, 1789.
*****

Children of Hector and Ayles McNeill or McNeil-
   Elisebeth  born  June  23,  1792.    Hector  "  July  25,  1794.    Elisebeth  "  June  26,  1796.    Margaret  "  March  9,  1799.    William C.  "  March  21,  1801.    James  "  September  5,  1803.    Simon P.  "  August  4,  1805.    Daniel  "  July  24,  1807.    Jane or Jean  "  March  16,  1811.    Nancy  "  December  3,  1813.   
The following children were alive in 1851 and were  like their mother  allowed pension on account of the services of their father-
Elisebeth Mann or Munn; William C.; James; Simon P.; Jane Elmore; and Nancy Coward.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.