Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 7212, for John Mc Laughlin, North Carolina

SERVICE
NUMBER
N. b. Penn.
McLaughlin, John
S. 7212
Born in Penn.
carded.
CONTENTS

North Carolina 16.50
John M c Laughlin of Rawlin - in the State of N. Eng who was a Pr. In: & Law in the by Captain of the Regt - commanded by Col: Ewing on the Penn st line for 16 months.
Pa. No. July 12, 1904. 1916.507 Records completed. H.
Inscribed on the Roll of N. Carolina at the rate of 57. Dollars 49. Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 th day of Aug t 1833 to William Salisbury. No. C. 33
Arrears to the 4th of March 1873 114.98 Semi-ant. allowance ending Sept - 28.74
$143.72
{ Revolutionary Claim Not June 7, 1832
Recorded by Math. Rice Book E Vol. 6 Page

John R. Langhins Declaration
25557

State of North Carolina Rowan County
On this 19 th day of November 1882, personally appeared in open court before the Magistrates who are Judges of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions now sitting for Rowan County; the same being a Court of Record, John C. Langhlin a resident of said County aged Seventy nine years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832.
That he has a record of his age at home in an old family Bible, which states that he was born the 23 rd day of March 1755. in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
That he first entered the service of the United States in Bucks County aforesaid in the company of Captain Patterson as a volunteer and went to Amboy, where he was stationed three months, Colonel Brown being the chief officer there, in 1776. That he was afterwards a volunteer in Captain Pattersons company and marched to Long's Ferry on the Delaware and was stationed there for some time, does not recollect how long, but thinks but two months; no other troops were there besides Captain Pattersons company; the business, there, was to guard some boats then in the river at that place. the boats were ordered to be removed up the River & Captain Pattersons company dismissed for that time.
That he was afterwards a volunteer in Captain Pattersons company; and marched to Trenton and was stationed near that place for three months; does not recollect any of the Superior officers except General Washington. that he was present when 900 Hessians were captured at Trenton. recollects that two or three of the Hessian prisoners hanged themselves, and several others drowned themselves in the River as it was then said, to escape being murdered by the captors. in the year 1776.
That shortly afterwards he was again a volunteer in the Captain Pattersons company and was stationed at Trenton three months during which time he marched to and was at the Battle of Princeton under General Washington, in the year 1777. That he knows of no person whose testimony he can procure that knows any thing of the above stated service.
He removed in the month of September or October 1778 to Rowan County North Carolina where he has resided ever since.
That he volunteered in Rowan County as a Lighthouseman in the troop of Colonel Marberry (a Frenchman) John Rowan Major are the only officers he now recollects. and was stationed at the town Creek near Camden South Carolina while General Greens camp was at the High Hills of Santee about 20 miles distant; he volunteered for three months but does not recollect whether he served the whole time or not, but believes he was on duty at least two months.
That he again volunteered for three months as a Light horseman in Captain Samuel Harts company under Colonel Dickson and marched to the neighbourhood of Charlotte North Carolina where some of the British troops were then stationed. he was there accidentally wounded in the back by the bayonet of another soldier and was

carried home a distance of between 60 & 100 miles - after he recovered of the wound he returned back to the camp near Charlotte & served out the balance of the three months.
Besides these several tours of service he was frequently out as a soldier for a few days at a time making altogether as he thinks about two months during which times he was at the Battle of Ramsour's Mill in Lincoln County North Carolina - and at a skirmish with the Tories at Ball's Ferry on Rocky River. He states that age and infirmity have much impaired his memory - so that he is unable to name any other officers of the army with certainty. He further states that in all the service after he removed to North Carolina he furnished his own horse. That he has no written discharge nor does he recollect ever having received any - owing as he supposes to his always being a volunteer. No clergyman living in a reasonable distance he is unable to procure the certificate of any one acquainted with him. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his memory is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state having never applied for a pension before.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. in open Court
John M c Laughlin Mark
Mr. Giles att
In the absence of any regular clergyman
We James Bell do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with John M c Laughlin who has signed and sworn to the foregoing declaration, that we believe him to be of the age of Seventy nine years. that we served in the Army with him part of the time he mentions & having full confidence in his integrity & veracity we believe that he served as he states
James Bell
Sworn to & subscribed in open court the day and year aforesaid
Note. The other living witness was disabled and could not attend Court. S. Silaman, att.
Mr. Giles att
We William H. Sherr and John Barrigan residing in Rowan County North Carolina hereby certify that we are well acquainted with John M c Laughlin who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing declaration, that we believe him to be seventy nine years of age, that he is generally believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and we concur in that opinion. Sworn to and subscribed in open court the 21 st day of May 1838.
W. H. Sherr John Barrigan
Mr. Giles att

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after investigation of the the matter, and after putting the interrogatories, prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he States. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that James Bett and W.H. Kerr and John Carigan who have signed the proceeding certificates are credible persons resident in Rowan county, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
May 24 — 1883.
Abraham Char. Court
I John Giles Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for Rowan County North Carolina do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of John W. Langhlin for a pension That Able Graham Esqr was Chairman of said Court at November Session 1882 & at May Session 1883. and that the above signature purporting to be his is genuine In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office the 24th day of May — in the year 1883.
John Giles
Agreeable 3 Months at Anson 2 Months at Coles Ferry 3 Months at Trenton 3 Months at Do 2 Months at Camden 3 Months at Charlotte 2 Months at Mount Airy 18 Months in all once wounded As there be no other objection to the Applicants claim than the uncertainty of time of service, he was proper being apprehensive according to the shortest time mentioned by him. S. S. Silliman Atty.

No 25551.
John M c Laughlin Rowan County North Carolina
Adm l as private 5 mo 6 d 2083 11. Eff. 34.16 $ 57.49
Saml Silliman, Salisbury, Rowan County North Carolina

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
183
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of John M c Laughlin, Roway County North Carolina
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Vol 1776 - 3 - private G t Washington. Col Patterson, Colonel Irwin 79 years Bucks County Pennsylvania Revolutionary evidence - papers correct   Vol - " " - 2 - " Col Patterson   Vol - " " - 3 - " Col Patterson   Vol - 1777 - 3 - " Col Patterson   Vol. 1780 - 2 - Drummer Col Marlbury, Major Rowan   Vol - " " - 3 - " Col Harts, Col Dickson   Served. - 2 - Battle of Trenton, Princeton   5 Cap   11 Inf  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c., Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. ☞ This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c. ]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I _____ of the Court of _____ do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this _____ day of _____ &c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____, who has hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the _____ and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the _____ and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____ &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his

alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following ( m ) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services. 
 6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it?  { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it? 
 7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served. †
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, 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. 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 each 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. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends 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.
Proof of Service.
[j] 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 claimant's 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.
† The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the case of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule is note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[k] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[l] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact. †
[m] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration. †

Revolutionary Reaction Against Genl. M c Laughlin of N. H. Clear.
Br d ofatty. To
M c Chompson
Fil d Decr. 4. 52
Papers cal d for

POWER OF ATTORNEY—Revolutionary Pension Claims.
Know all Men by these Presents, That I,*
Robert Hall Laughlin
hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint M. THOMPSON, esq., of Washington City, D. C., my true and lawful Agent and Attorney, to prosecute the Claim of the heirs of John M. Laughlin for any amount of Revolutionary Pension, or Increase of Pension, that may be due; and I hereby authorize my said Agent to examine all papers and documents in relation to said claim, on file in the Departments at Washington City, or elsewhere; to file additional evidence or arguments; and to receive the Certificate which may be issued for said Claim, and to appoint one or more substitutes under him for the purposes herein expressed; and to do all things that I might or could do were I personally present. Hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney and Agent shall lawfully do in the premises, and revoking all former powers.
WITNESS my hand and Seal this 26 th day of November A. D., 185 2 .
Robert Hall Laughlin 
Signed and Sealed in the presence of }
James Estlin
STATE OF South Carolina COUNTY OF Rowan } ss.
On this the 26 th day of November A. D., 185 2 .
before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, personally appeared Robert Hall Laughlin and acknowledged the foregoing Power of Attorney to be his act and deed, for the purposes therein mentioned.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand, } the day and year aforesaid.
Obadiah Woodson , J. Peace.
*In this blank, if the Claimant be alive, he will insert his name, and execute the power. If he be dead, the widow, if alive, will insert her name, (stating the fact that she is his widow,) and execute the power. If both be dead, then any one of the children may insert his, or her, name, (stating the fact that he or she is the son or daughter) and execute the power.
If there be neither father, mother, child, or children, then there is no person entitled under the existing rules of the Department, and the power of Attorney need not be executed.

POWER OF ATTORNEY - Revolutionary Pension Claims
How all men in these things...
STATE OF North Carolina COUNTY of Rowan day of November
Be it Known, That on this 26 th A. D., eighteen hundred and fifty two , before the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared Robert Hill Laughlin a resident of Rowan in said County, and made oath according to law that he is the identical Robert Hill Laughlin who executed the foregoing power of attorney, and that he is directly interested in said claim, and makes this affidavit to be filed with such additional evidence or arguments as said Agent may use in prosecuting said claim.
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid, before Obadiah Woodson, J. Peace. } Robert Hill Laughlin
I, Obadiah Woodson , Justice of the Peace, in and for said County do hereby certify that Robert Hill Laughlin who executed the foregoing paper, is a respectable resident of this County, and is, I believe, directly interested in said claim as therein set forth. Obadiah Woodson, J. Peace.
I, James Eskin Clerk of the County Court in the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Obadiah Woodson before whom the foregoing papers were executed, was, at the date of the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly authorized by law to administer oaths; and the name thereunto subscribed, is his signature.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official Seal, this 26 th day of November A. D., 185 2 .
James Eskin Clerk.
It is hereby certified that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original now on file in my office and of the whole thereof. Given under my hand and the seal of said Court this 26 th day of November 185 2 .

STATE OF North Carolina } COUNTY OF Rowan }
It is hereby certified that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited before me that John McLaughlin  James Estlin Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter  Sessions for the County aforesaid
that John McLaughlin was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States at the rate of $ 33.33 — per annum, and that he died on the  2 nd day of July — eighteen hundred and forty four leaving surviving him six children
and that James, Robert H., Samuel, John, Elizabeth and  Hazlett McLaughlin are
the only surviving children of the aforesaid.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this 26 th day of November one thousand eight hundred and fifty two
James Estlin Clerk  of Rowan County Court
NOTE.—If the original Claimant or person in whose right the claim was made, be alive, then there is no use for the above certificate, but simply the power of attorney. But if he or she (as the case may be) be dead, then the exact period of his or her death must appear. If the widow execute the power of attorney it must also appear when the marriage took place, and that she is still a widow. If there be neither father nor mother, the period of the marriage, and of the death of each, must appear; and also, the name, or names, of the surviving child, or children. If, he, or she, (as the case may be) was a pensioner, state that fact, and also the amount received per annum; but if a claimant merely, state that fact.
The above certificate must be executed by the Clerk of the Court under his seal of office.

O. W. & N. Division.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Bureau of Pensions,
M.R.C.
Washington, D. C., April 3, 1895.
8.7212
Sir:-
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of --- John McLaughlin --- a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1776 3 mos. Pvt. Patterson Erwin Pa.   1776 2 mos. Pvt. Patterson Not stated. Pa.   1776 6 mos. Pvt. Patterson Not stated. Pa.   1776 6 mos. Pvt. Patterson Not stated. Pa.   1780 2 mos. Trooper Not stated. Marlberry N.C.   1780 3 mos. Trooper Samuel Hart Dixon N.C.  
Applied to Rowan Co N.C.
Battles engaged in, Trenton, Princeton, Ramsour's Mills
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Bucks Co., Pa.
Date of application for pension, November 19, 1832.
Residence at date of application, Rowan Co., N. C.
Age at date of application, Born in Bucks Co., Pa., March 23, 1753.
Remarks:
Recd Rowan Co N.C.
Very respectfully, Mr. James N. Brown,
St. Louis, Mo.
Commissioner.

Washington D.C., Apt 15 th / 56, Hon.
B. Kraige,
Recd. Apt 15 th / 56, M d 16 Apt. 1
John McLaughlin Capt Patterson Co Perry's Line
Respectfully referred to the Commission of Persons, there being no trace of that Company on file in this Office. = Patent Office April 16 / 56
Rob t Johnson
W m Reed

Washington April 15 th 76
Dear Sir,
I sometime since en- closed you a letter from W. R. H. M. L. S. in relation to the services of his father in the war of the Revolution. You were not prompted to answer his enqui- ries because he did not state the Capt. under whom he served or the time &c. - The enclosed letter sup- plies those defects in his first state- ment. I hope you will be enabled

to send with a satisfactory answer -
I have the honor B. Lewis

Phil. A. S. 6 James St, St. Louis, Mo. M.C. Act. 5-1900 History to A. M. McLaughlin - Rev. aff.
Perkins
7212. INVALID.
Apr. 3/95 m.m.1
File No. 7212
John M c Laughlin Rev. Rev. War
Act: June 7 th 1832
Index: Vol. 1 of , Page 265-
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Salisbury N.C. Roll - 7 June 1832 John McLaughlin Pri: in Infy & Cav. : almy $57.49 \frac{49}{100} p. annum - To what time paid?
Hanson Pension Office 7 May 53
Died 2 d July 1844, Paid to his death. B.S.B.
on Fayetteville N.C. Roll.
Wm: Bogan Treasury Dept. Wt.

Statement of Claimant & Brief of evidence in McLaughlin's case
Claimant states on 19 Nov 1832 aged 79 - served 3 mths
1 st entered Co. of Capt: Patterson in 1776. No month mentioned
2 nd " same Co " " " served two mths. No date given on duty guarding boats -
3 rd Stationed near Trenton 3 mths under Capt: Patterson " " " " " " " " " in 1777
4 th " " " " " 3 mths " " " " " "
5 th in 1780 volunteered in N.C. Rowan Co. as Lt. Horseman under Col: Meadberry, John Rowan, Major, thinks he was. Three feel certain at least two mths.
6 th again vol: as Light Horseman under Capt: Dand Heart was wounded in the back served 3 mths.
7 th in various other towns of a day or two at each time 2 mths.
additional evidence filed 8.12 & 22 nd Jan'y 1853; hearsay evidence, statements, founded entirely upon what witnesses heard claimant say -

Washington Decr. 6. Ja 1882 Hon. James A. Heath Commr. of Pensions Sir,
John M. Laughlin of Vt. rec d a pension of $23.33 per annum.
The evidence herewith presented, shows that he served at least two years, & that the pension should be increased accordingly.
My pr. of atty. in the case is filed in your office.
I have the honor to be Mr
H. Thompson Atty for M. Laughlin

Washington Jan. 8. 1852 Hon. James M c Health Comm r of Pensions Sir
I herewith inclose affidavits made by John H. & Robt. H. McLaughlin, which take the case of John McLaughlin, of N. Car. out of the five years rule, and, together with the newly discovered evidence, previously furnished through me, establish the claim to an increase of the pension.
I have the honor to
M. Thompson Atty. For McLaughlin

Washington City. 12 th Feb 1852 Hon. Col. A. Heath Committee of Pensions
Sir
I herewith inclose the affidavit of Col. Graham, which, together with the evidence hitherto furnished, leave no room for doubt, that the present applicant, is the identical individual, who performed the services shown by the certificate of the Auditor Genl. of Pa. The claim of John M c Laughlin, comes up from North Carolina . I have the honor to be
M c Thompson Atty. for M c Laughlin

Washington Jan. 21 st 1853 Hon. James A. Heath Commr. of Pensions
Sir
The accompanying affidavit of Robt. H. M c Laughlin takes the case of John M c Laughlin, of North Carolina , out of the five years rule.
I have the honor to be most respectfully Your obedt. Servt. M c Thompson Atty. for M c Laughlin

State of North Carolina Rowan County
On this the 11 th day of January, A.D. 1853, personally appeared before me an acting Justice of the Peace within and for said County, Robert H. McLaughlin, who first being sworn in due form of law, maketh oath, that the certificate of the Comptroller General of Pennsylvania es- tablishing the service of John McLaughlin in the war of the revolution, in the State of Pennsylvania, and presented to the Commission of Pensions by this affiant and others, him at law of the said John McLaughlin for an increase of pension, was not within the knowledge of the said John McLaughlin at the time a pension was granted to the said him McLaughlin, nor within the knowledge of any of the parties in interest at the time of any former adjudication of said claim, and further that said certificate is material evidence to establish the claim of the heirs of said McLaughlin to an increase of pension.
Robert H. Haughlin
Sworn to and subscribed before me the date above written. John Lazar Jr

State of North Carolina, Rowan County } 3
I, James E. Ken blunk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County aforesaid, certify that John Leazer Esquire who certifies the within affidavit of Robert H. McLaughlin, is and was at the date of the same, an acting Justice of the Peace within and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my Official seal this the 14 th day of January A.D. 1853 James E. Ken blunk

State of North Carolina
Rowan County
On this the 1 st day of January, 1853, personally appeared before me an acting Justice of the Peace within and for said County, James Graham, who being first duly sworn according to law, states that he was well acquainted with John McLaughlin late of Rowan County , a pensioner of the United States; that he recollects to have heard the said McLaughlin frequently speak of serving in the regular army of the State of Pennsylvania before his removal to North Carolina, stating that he served in the division of the Army under the command of General Washington; that he was stationed at Annapolis; that he was in the camp during the prevalence of dysentery as an epidemic, and was very near dying with that dis- ease; that he was in the battle of Trenton.
James Graham
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written; And I hereby cer- tify that I am well acquainted with James Graham, and that he is a credible person
D. A. Davis JP

State of North Carolina Rowan County }
I, James E. Kerr Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County aforesaid, certify that D. A. Davis Esquire who certifies the within affidavit of James Graham is, and was at the date of said certificate, an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official seal, this the 1 st day of January 1833.
James E. Kerr Clerk

Fifth Regiment 1780
We and each of us whose names are hereunto subscribed do acknowledge to have received from Major Thomas B. Bowen & Captain Eusebius Beatty, Agents for the late Pennsylvania Line, the several sums opposite to our names respectively, in certificates dated July 1. 1784, bearing interest at six per cent. from January the first 1781 signed by John Pierce, commissioner, and described as below, being for the balance of a settlement between the United States and us for Pay s to January the first 1781.
   Date of Issue No. of Certificate Letter Names Sums Signers   Dollars 90 ths     Feby 20 th /85 70272 Ax John M c Laughlin 33 30 John M c Laughlin  
No 7317                      Certificate for £ 59-3-1 -                      Specie We do certify, that the state of Pennsylvania is indebted to John M c Laughlin private of the fifth Pennsylvania Regiment in the sum of Fifty Nine pounds three shillings & one penny specie with lawful interest from the tenth day of April 1781 being the amount of the residue of the depreciation of his pay. — Pursuant to two Acts of Assembly passed at Philadelphia the 18 th of December 1780, and the 10 th of April 1781.
Philadelphia August 20. 1783.
Wm Nicholson
Auditor General's Office Harrisburg Sept 28. 1852
I certify the above to be true extracts & copies of the originals on file in this office,
With my hand and seal of office the day and year aforesaid.
E. Barron  Aud. Gen
33 30 $ 157.66 \frac{2}{3}  \frac{7}{90} $ 191.96

State of North Carolina } Rowan County }
On this the 24 th day of December, 1852, personally appeared before me an acting Justice of the Peace within and for said County, John M c Laughlin, who being first duly sworn according to law, on his oath makes the following statement: That he was well acquainted with John M c Laughlin late of Rowan County, a pensioner of the United States, having lived in the same family with the said M c Laughlin for about four years; that he recollects hearing the said John M c Laughlin speak frequently of his services in the Revolutionary war, stating that he served twelve months in the State of Pennsylvania before his removal to the State of North Carolina; that he was under the command, during some part of the time, of least Nicholas Patterson in the division of the army commanded by General Washington; that whilst in service he was for a time stationed at Amboy, and was in the battles of Trenton and Princeton; he recollects to have heard him say that in one of the above battles, one of the American officers by the name of Genl. M c Arthur was killed within a few yards of his position. Affiant further states that he has heard the said John M c Laughlin say, that at the time he made application for a pension he could not prove the service he performed in the State of Pennsylvania, that there was no person living in this region of country who knew anything about that part of his service, that there was no evidence of it within his reach or knowledge & that he never got any thing for his service in

the Northern the affiance of a young man John H. McLaughlin
Sixteen and subscribed before me the day and year first above written. And I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with the affiant John H. McLaughlin, and that he is a man of good character and entitled to full credit. Obadiah Woodson, J.P.
State of North Carolina } Rowan County }
I James E. Knowles of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County aforesaid, certify that Obadiah Woodson Esquire, who certifies the foregoing affi- davit of John H. McLaughlin, is and was at the date of said certificate, an acting Justice of the Pleas within and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and that the signature here- printing to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official seal this the 25 th day of December 1832.
James E. Knowles

State of North Carolina, Rowan County 5
On this the 24 th day of December, 1852, personally appeared before me, an acting Justice of the Peace within and for said County, Robert H. McLaughlin, who being first duly sworn according to law, on his oath makes the follow- ing statement; That John McLaughlin late of Rowan County, a pensioner of the United States, lived in his family for the last five years preceding his death; that he has heard the said John McLaughlin speak frequently of his services in the war of the Revolution, in the State of Pennsylvania, stating, that he served there twelve months before his removal to North Carolina; that he entered the service under the command of Capt. A. Patterson, and was marched to the army of Genl. Washington; that he was stationed part of a winter season at Anboyg that he was in the battles of Princeton and Trenton; Affiant further states that at the time said McLaughlin made his dislocation for a pension, he was present and heard him inform Saml. Silverman, the Attorney who assisted to the business, that he served twelve months in the State of Penn- sylvania, but that there was no person living in this region of country who could prove the fact, & that he had lost his discharge & know of no evidence; That on another occasion, after the said McLaughlin had been in the receipt of a pension for some time, this affiant recollects to have heard him com- mission the Hon. Charles Fisher, then a member

of Congress from this district, to look into his claim for him, & to in-dear, whilst at Washington City, to obtain proof of his service in Pennsylvania, stating at the time that he had served twelve months in that State, but that he knew of no evidence in support of it, and that in the alluvance of his pension he had lost all his service to the North -
Robert H. McLaughlin
Sworn to and subscribed before me the date above written. And I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with the affiant Robert H. McLaughlin & that he is a man of good character, & entitled to full credit on oath.
Obadiah Woodson, J.P.
State of North Carolina,
Rowan County
I James E. Ewing Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County aforesaid, certify that Obadiah Woodson Esquire, who certifies the above affidavit of Robert H. McLaughlin is, and was at the date of said affidavit, an acting Justice of the Peace within and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official seal this the 15 th day of December 1839
James E. Ewing Clerk

Missouri Society
Library No. 100

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Missouri Society.
Bethany, Mo., March 2 nd 189 5
Hon W m Lochren, Commissioner of Pensions, Dear Sir,
Will you please give me the military history of John M c Laughlin, a pensioner of the Revolutionary War, who was drawing a pension in 1840 while a resident of Rowan Co North Carolina,
I desire this information for Mr Jas H Brown of St Louis Mo
Very Respectfully Henry Padle, 16507
7212 34989 24 N.E. 22nd St.