Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 20246, for John C Mc Neill, New Hampshire

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Mc Neil, John B.
N. 20 246
McNeil or Hannah
CONTENTS

Paid at the Treasury under the act of the 6. April 1838 from 4 Sept 1838 to 4 March 1839. Cgt hold fire Dec 1839
Paid at the Treasury under the act of the 6. April 1838 from 4 Sept 1838 to 4 March 1839. Cgt hold fire Dec 1839
15,787 R New York
John C. M c Neil
of Carlisle in the state of New York who was a Sergeant in the regiment commanded by Colonel Beadle of the New Hampshire line, for the term of One year
scribed on the roll of New York at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 24 of July 1819
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 of Nov 1819 and sent to Estee Howe Esq. Albany New York
  Arrears to 4th of Sep. 1819  11. 12    Semi-ann. all'ce ending Mar. 1820  48. 00    Mo P 4/31 30  $ 59. 12  
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued

3843
Rep.
New York, Albany
Hannah M c Neil
widow of John John C. M c Neil
who was a Sergeant
in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 60 Dollars —
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13. day of Dec r . 1843 and sent to Wm. B. Pierce Albany, N.Y.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A.
Vol. 1. Page 109.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by an act of Congress passed July the 7 th 1838 entitled "An Act granting half pay Pensions to certain Widows"
State of New York ss Schoharie County
On this 24 th day of December 1842 personally appeared before me John C Wright One of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Schoharie in said State Hannah McNeil a resident of the town of Carlisle in said County aged seventy eight years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by an act of Congress passed July the 7 th 1838 entitled "An Act granting half pay Pensions to certain Widows" That She is the Widow of John C McNeil late of the said town of Carlisle deceased, who was a Pensioner of the United States under an Act of Congress passed March 18 th 1818, as will more fully appear by a reference to his original declaration herewith returned — That at that time Declarant was not married to said John McNeil until after his service in the War of the Revolution She is unable to relate the particulars of his said service She has however always been informed & verily believes that he did serve with the regular Army in the capacity of a Sergeant at one time and that she believes for a period of nine months being duly enlisted and receiving a regular discharge therefrom — That she presumed that he served in the New Hampshire line from the fact that at the time of his thus entering said service he resided in the town of Ware Hillsburg County in said State of New Hampshire, but this Declarant has little knowledge of the different lines but only knows that her said husband did serve

in the Regular Army, and that in consequence of said Service he received said Pension And Declarant further Saith that She was married to the said John C. McNeil on the eighth day of May 1781 in the town of Ware in said State of New Hampshire by John Roby Esquire Justice of the Peace, and that the following persons were present at her said marriage to wit, Elizabeth Toby of the town of Ware aforesaid and Eleanor Page of the town of Hopkinton in the State of New Hampshire, who she believes are still living — That her maiden name was Caldwell and that previous to her said marriage she resided in said town of Ware in said State of New Hampshire — That her husband the said John C. McNeil died at Carlisle aforesaid on the Seventeenth day of March, One thousand eight hundred and forty since which time she has remained his Widow single & unmarried & is still unmarried — That she does not remember that her said husband performed any service in the War of the Revolution after said marriage, but that she was married to him previous to the year 1794 to wit at the time before stated as will more fully appear by reference to the Proofs hereto annexed — That she had no record of her said marriage except the annexed taken from the Pocket book of her said husband and which is in his own handwriting — "Note" "at one time" interlined before execution
Her Hannah McNeil mark
Subscribed & sworn to the day and Year aforesaid before me & I certify that the Declarant owing to old age and bodily infirmity is unable to attend Court
John C. Wm. H. Genl. Judge Scholman County
Counselor in Sup Court

State of New York County of Schenectady
We, Samuel P. Shibley, George R. Shibley and Charles Wadsworth & John Vankirk neighbors & friends of Widow Hannah McNeil of the town of Carlisle in said County, do hereby certify that we know her, the said Hannah to have been the wife, & now the widow of John C. McNeil late of said town of Carlisle who departed this life on or about the 17 th day of March 1840. That we were with acquaintance with said John C. McNeil & will know that he was the identical person who received a pension from the United States in consequence of his services in the war of the Revolution & that it was currently reported & believed among all his acquaintance that he was a soldier of the revolution, & we fully concur in the opinion.
Subscribed & sworn this 21 st day of December 1832 before me & I certify that the said Charles Wadsworth, Samuel P. Shibley, George R. Shibley & John Vankirk are credible witnesses. John P. Schenck Justice
Charles Wadsworth Pastor of the Presbyterian Ch in Carlisle N.Y. Samuel P. Shibley George R. Shibley John Vankirk

State of New York Schoharie County Clerks Office
I, Thomas McArthur Clerk of said County do hereby certify that John F. Wright before whom the foregoing declaration of Han- nah McNeil purports to have been taken was at the time thereof a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in & for said County & further that John O'Leenhook before whom the accompanying affidavit purports to have been taken was at the time thereof a Justice of the Peace in & for said County, duly elected & sworn. & I further certify that I am acquainted with the hand writing of the said Wright & O'Leenhook & only believe their said signatures to said declaration & affidavit are genuine
Witness my hand & official seal this 9th day of February 1843.
Thomas McArthur Clerk of Schoharie County.
Please sign seal the above & return the same to me Respectfully
M c B Pierce Albany NY

John C. McNeil
Private Lieutenant y 8 to y 9
Beedle N. Hampre
Rest
Samitwa

State of New-York, } ss. Schuylkill County. }
On this twenty fourth day of July 1819, before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Schuylkill & State of New-York, personally appears John B. McNeill aged sixty four years, resident in Carlisle in the said County who being by me first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war:" That he the said John B. McNeill enlisted in Bedford in the state of Pennsylvania in the company commanded by Captain Daniel Williams in a Regiment under the command of Col. Beadle, on or about the first day of January 1776 for the term of one year upon the Continental Establishment, that he continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States until the full expiration of the said year, when he was discharged from service in Saratoga in the state of New-York, that he was in the battles of Bunker's Hill for a Mountain near previous to said Enlistment, and was taken prisoner during the year about fifty miles up the River St. Lawrence from Montreal but was exchanged & returned & served his term of time out - - - - - and that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support; and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services, excepting what is hereto annexed Sworn to and declared before me, the day and year aforesaid. John B. McNeill
Jesse Shepard
I, Jesse Shepard Judge, &c. as aforesaid, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said John B. McNeill did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress. I further certify that the said John B. McNeill is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support & that he is entitled to full credit & help -
Jesse Shepard

State of New York. Schoharie County Clerk's office } }
I John Swart, Clerk of the county of Schoharie Do hereby certify that Jesse Shepherd whose name is subscribed to the annexed affidavit and certificate, was at the time the same bears date, one of the Judges in and for the county of Schoharie. And further that I am acquainted with the hand writing of the said Judge and verily believe the signature to the within affidavit and certificate to be his proper hand writing
In testimony of which I subscribe my name and affix the seal of the court of common pleas this eleventh day of October 1819
John Swart. Clerk By Justin Rice Dept. Clk

We James Caldwell Robert Campbell & Josiah Warren of lawful age Depose and say that John B. McNeill in the year 1776 enlisted in Capt. Daniel Wilkins Company which composed part of Colonel Bedel's Regt. and served in the capacity of a Sargent during the space of a full year and was honorable discharged at the close of his enlistment. The reason we know so well as is we enlisted in the same company with him and served during the same term and was discharged at the same time.
James Caldwell Josiah Warren Robert Campbell
State of New Hampshire Sept 13 th 1819 Hillsborough ss } Then personally appeared the above named James Caldwell Josiah Warren & Robert Campbell and made oath that the foregoing affidavit, by them subscribed, is just and true.
Before me Jesse Carr Justice of the Peace
This certifies that James Caldwell Esqr Robert Campbell & Deacon Josiah Warren are esteemed as men of truth & veracity and good members of society.
Goffstown Sept 13 1819
Jesse Carr Jus. Peace

State of New Hampshire Secretary's Office
Septem r 13 th 1829
I hereby certify that John Barr Esq r whose name is subscribed to the within certificate is a justice of the peace within & for the county of Hillsborough in said State, duly appointed and commissioned, and that to his acts and attestations as such, faith & credit are due
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the public seal of said State on the day of the date hereof
Sam l Sparkhawk Sec y

11 54 Lee soon will have the good news to return the pension certificate of alloud to Destitute Widow Days at Alkany, or if any thing further is now due to her communicate to him John L. McNeill

State of New York } ss. Schoharie County }
Schedule
Supreme Court
On this twelfth day of August 1822. Person ally appeared before the Justices of the People of the State of New York of the Supreme Court of Indictments of the same People, of the term of August 2 in Open Court being a Court of Record for the said State of New York John C. McNeil, aged sixty seven years, resident in Carlisle, in the County of Schoharie & State of New York aforesaid, who being first duly sworn according to Law, on his Oath declared, that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows, that he enlisted in the County of Hillsborough & State of New Hampshire in the forefront of the War on the fourth of June 1775, for one year, that he served in a Company commanded by Captain Daniel Melkins in Col. Beadle's Regiment of the New Hampshire Line, and that at the end of the said one year, he was honorably discharged at Saratoga in the State of New York aforesaid; That he has received a Pension and its number is fifteen thousand, seven hundred & eighty seven (15,787) and that his original declaration was dated the twenty fourth day of July in the year of our Lord 1819. And I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof, with intent thereby to

diminish it, as to being myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress entitled, "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land & naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war", passed on the 18 th day of March 1818;
And that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property, or securities, con- tracts or debts due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed —
Real Estate None, Personal Estate None, excepting clothing for himself & wife, estimated at twenty dollars, that he has nine children, but none of them live with him, five sons & four daughters; That his wife is about his own age, rather feeble, that by occupation he is a farmer, and is attended with some complaints, that he is not able to labour much, and that the situation of his children are such, that they are not able to contribute to his support — Sworn & subscribed on the twelfth day of August 1822, in open Court before the same —
John C. McNeill
Fr. Bloodgood Clk
Francis Bloodgood one of the clerks of the Supreme Court of the State of New York do hereby certify that the foregoing oath, and the schedule thereto annexed are hereby copied from the record of the said Court; And I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the total amount

in value of the property exhibited in the above said schedule is twenty dollars -
In testimony whereof, I have here- unto set my hand & affixed the seal of the said Supreme Court this twelfth day of August in the year of our Lord, One thousand, eight hundred & twenty two
J. Bloodgood One of the Clerks of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
The Honorable the Secretary, will be a great act of kindness if the certificate could be given him previous to Sept. 4 th next so that the bearer would draw his money at that time - Have the goodness to transmit me the certificate as he requests that it may come to me & his hand it will be the honor to be to him
Aug. 12. 1822.
Very Respectfully &c
Ebenezer D. Howell

Maried may 7 th 1781
John
Younger was of age was taken from the pocket books of his said father John McNeil

May 10 7 1851
#136
one note given to Bank
Do. one May 10 ————— 150
Will be due august 10
June 14 one note 110
Blank Memoranda
8
Levi
an 17

Married man with children
State of New York City & County of Albany
I, Jesse McNeil of Carlisle in the County of Schoharie in said State aged Forty Years, being duly sworn deposeth and saith, that he is the ninth & youngest Child of John & Hannah McNeil, late of said town of Carlisle — That his father the said John McNeil departed this life on the 17 th day of March 1840 being at the time of his death a Pensioner of the United States under the act of Congress passed March the 18 th 1818 receiving $96 per Annum under said act — That the accompanying record of marriage was taken from the pocket book of his said father John McNeil by this Deponent and is in the handwriting of the Deponent's said father and that said pocket book had been in the possession of his said father as long as this Deponent can remember or for more than thirtyfour years previous to his death and deponent has no doubt that the minute of said marriage was made many years before this Deponent was born and further Deponent saith not. Note "late" erased previous to execution.
Subscribed to me this 23 rd day of December 1842 before me and I certify that the said Jesse McNeil is a credible Witness Jesse McNeil Notary Public County of Albany

State of New York
Albany County } ss:
I Henry B. Haswell Clerk of the said county do hereby certify that Robert Shepherd before whom the within affidavit purports to have been sworn was on the day of the date of the jurat thereto a commissioner of deeds and that his name subscribed to the said jurat is his proper hand writing Signature
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of the County this 15th day of February 1843
H. B. Haswell Clerk
Hannah M. M c D.
at July 7. 1838
no 8640.
admo
12 mo. long
60
Hon. B. Tappan
Senate W
Agent M c D. Pierce Albany

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 20246
Hannah McNeil widow of John McNeil Sergt Rev War
Act March 3 d 43
Vol. 11 , Page 24
[Arrangement of 1870.]

New York - 7044
Hannah M c Neil widow of John C. M c Neil -
who was a pensioner under the Act of 18 March and who died on the 17 March 1840 - of Schoharie Co in the State of N. Y k who was a Sergeant in the commanded by Captain of the commanded by in the N. Hampshire line for 12 months -
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany, N. Y k at the rate of 60 Dollars - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 - day of February 1843 - and sent to Hon B - Sappan J. R. G -
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending
$300.00
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Clerk. Book A - Vol. 2 - Page 90 -
Rept: 2 Mar '43 Letter to H. B. Pierce, 27. June 1843.

How J. L. Edwards Commemorates of Reading Washington D.C.

In the matter of the application of Hannah McNeil for One years Pension under the act of March 3. 1843.
Albany April 22. 1843.
Sir:
The enclosed declaration of Mrs McNeil was made before your instructions were received. You will perceive by reference to her declaration under the act of July 7. 1838 that she cannot remember under what officers her husband served, but only that he served in the New Hampshire Line.
The same
Justice of the Peace who executed the "Power of Attorney" upon which Mrs McNeil drew her money, took Mrs McNeil's declaration at the same time.
Such being the facts it is hoped that it will not be necessary for Mrs McNeil to be sworn anew.
Yours Very Respectfully In Mr. Orr's stead
H. H. Pierce
Hon J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions

State of New Hampshire County of Hillsborough ss.
I Elizabeth Tobey of the town of Weare in said County aged ninety years, being duly sworn deposeth and saith, that she is a sister of Hannah McNeil, who now resides in the town of Carlisle, and State of New York. That previous to the marriage of her said Sister with said John C. McNeil she resided at home in said town of Weare in said State of New Hampshire, and bore the maiden name of Caldwell. That this Deponent was present at said marriage and witnessed the marriage ceremony, which was duly performed by John Roby Justice of the Peace at Weare in said County, May 17/41
This Deponent remembers the date of said marriage from the following circumstance, to wit that she was the thirtieth day of said May twenty nine years of age and was ninety years old the thirtieth day of May last
attest
Elizabeth Tobey mark.
Moses Nadeget
Subscribed & sworn this fifth day of January 1843 before me & I certify that the above deponent is a credible witness
Daniel Paige for Justice of the Peace

State of New Hampshire County of Hillsborough Clerks Office
I Leroy Dorr Clerk of said County do hereby certify, that Daniel Page just be- fore whom the within affidavit of Elizabeth Fobey purports to have been taken, was at the time of the date thereof a justice of the Peace in and for said County duly Commissioned and sworn. And further that I am acquainted with the hand writing of the said Daniel Paige just as I believe that said signature is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have unto set my hand & official seal this Tenth day of February 1843.
Leroy Dorr Clerk

Widow M c Niel
Hannah M c Niel at July 7. 1838
Mean C 116 June 6
25-
Wm B Pierce Albany N.Y.
Hon. B. Tappan Senate U.S. Agent Wm B Pierce Albany N.Y.

Wear January 5, 1843
Mr W B Pierce
Sir yours of the 22 of December is received I have examined the town records at Wear and cannot find any record of the marriage of John C McNeil I have also called on John Robie son of John Robie who married them and she cannot find any record of their marriage the probability is that there is no record of their marriage to be found as Mr Robie probably did not keep a record of all marriages by him solemnized The letter directed to the Cleryman remains in the office and probably will not be taken out as there is several ministers in town and it is not directed to any particular one I forwarded you Miss Tobey's affidavit and if any further information is wanted please inform me and I will attend to it
Yours Truly Moses Mudgett
expense
  two days services  2.00     house &c  25     Postage  75     Justice fees   By D Paige for         $3.00   
As we are all in good health Miss Tobie enjoys good health as could be expected. Please give the information to Miss McNeil's friend Eleanor Paige of Hopkinton I am informed is not living

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
December 2 d , 1839,
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," John C. McNeill, ————— a Pensioner on the Roll of the Albany N.Y. Agency, at the rate of Eight Dollars and ————— Cents per month  annum , under the law of the 18 th March 1828, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept. 1838, to the 4 th March, 1839.
Respectfully, yours,
William B. Harris Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

Albany July 10. 1835.
James L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions,
Sir, I am now a Pensioner under the act of March 18. 1818, as will be seen by the Original Certificate enclosed - I am informed that I am entitled to an additional allowance for Annuity, under the act of June 7. 1832, for which I now make application - For proof of my services I beg leave to refer to my original declaration &c. now on file in your Office - If on examination it is ascertained that I am entitled to more than $96 per Annum: be pleased to send me a new Certificate - If not, please return the enclosed - Please direct to me at this place, care of Samuel J. Paine Esq. - I am, Sir, with great respect Your obedt. Servt.
John C. McNeill
Formerly a Sergeant in the Revolutionary Army

War Department,
PENSION OFFICE, No 15,787. 27 th Sept r . 1822.
SIR:
You are hereby informed that the Schedule of your property has been examined, and the Secretary of War has directed your name to be continued on the Pension Roll.
You will be paid, at the ensuing semi-annual payment in March next, the sum that may be then due from the time of suspending your pension. Funds for the purpose will be transmitted at that time; but no arrearages will be paid previous thereto.
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. Edwards
To Mr. John C. McNeil ,
U. S. Pensioner.
of Schoharie County, N.Yk: care of Estes Howe, Esq. Albany, N.Yk:

Dr Cumming 13. July 1835.
James L. Edwards Esquire Commission of Pension, War Department City of Washington

Geo. M c brump Actg. Comr. of Pensions FREE
E. Ames Esq y ,
United Pension Agent,
Albany, New York.

In the matter of the application of Hannah M c Neil for a pension under the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838.
Albany Feby 15/43
Sir
John C. M c Neil (the late husband of the above named applicant) died in the 17 th March 1840.
It appears that he was pensioned under the act of March 18. 1818 in consideration of 9 mo s Service as Sergeant in the New Hampshire Line. Whether he served longer than 9 mo s I have no means of ascertaining, but suppose that the papers already in file in your office will determine.
That the above applicant is the widow of the pensioner M c Neil is shown by the affidavit of four of her neighbors, one her clergyman, another the Post master, and all highly respectable men.
She was married by a justice of the peace so that there is no record of marriage except a memorandum kept in the pocket book of the pensioner. I send the affidavit of Elizabeth Sobey who was present at the marriage also said memorandum. You will perceive from the letter of Miss Mudget enclosed, that one of the witnesses present at the marriage, whom the widow supposed to be living, is dead.
I am Very Respectfully Your O bed servant
Hon ble H. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions
W m B. Pierce

Declaration In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3 rd March 1843 Granting Pensions for one year to certain Widows who have received Pensions under the Act of July
7. 1838 State of New York County of Schoharie
On this twenty ninth day of July Eighteen hundred and forty three, personally appear- ed before John C. Citerhout — a Justice of the Peace in and for said County of Schoharie Hannah McNeil a resident of the town of Harble in said County of Schoharie, and State of New York, aged seventy nine years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her Oath make the fol- lowing Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Provision made by the Act of Congress passed on the 3 rd March 1843 Granting Pensions to Widows of Persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of John C. McNeil who was a Sergeant as Declarant believes in the New Hampshire Line of the Regular Army of the United States, serving as such and therein during the War of the Revolution. That as Declarant's marriage to and with the said John C. McNeil did not occur until after the military services of her said husband. She cannot particularize the officers whom her said husband served under — And Declarant further saith that the Annual Amount of Pension which she received under the Act of July 7. 1838 was Sixty Dollars — And that she is still a Widow Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me, and I certify that the Declarant is person- ally known to me
John Citerhout Justice
Hannah McNeil mark

Schoharie County Clerk's Office } ss: I, Thomas M c Arthur Clerk of said County, do certify that John Oster- hout Esquire, before whom the within affidavit purports to have been sworn was at the date of the same one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the said County, And that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said Justice and verily believe that his name subscribed to the said Affidavit to be his proper hand writing and Signature - Witness my hand and Official Seal the 2 d day of Sept. 1843. Thos. M c Arthur Clerk.
3644 Hannah M c Nee Applicant for One years Pension
Act March 3. 1843
$60-
Agent Amy Hance Albany N.Y.