Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 36,068, for James Maccoun, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Macconn, James or Macconn
S. 36,068
CONTENTS

19.177 R Kentucky. James Maccoun
of Cumberland in the state of Kentucky who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Grayer of the regiment commanded by Colonel  in the Virginia line, for the term of 1776. War—
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 8 of Sept 1823
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 st of Aug 1821 and Seneca Hance J. T. Johnson Heirs & Reps.
Arrears to 4th of Part 1 Semi anl. all'ce ending March 1824 $47.16
Jan 22 21 Feb 20 21 Mar 19 21 Apr 18 21 May 18 21 Jun 17 21 Jul 17 21 Aug 16 21 Sep 15 21 Oct 15 21 Nov 14 21 Dec 14 21
{ Revolutionary claim, Acts March 18, 1818, and May 1, 1820. } March 1: 1823
Seneca Hance to Hance 10 Johnson 20 Feb 59 24

State DISTRICT OF Kentucky, Sch.
On this ninth day of March 1819, before me, the subscriber, one of the Judges of the State of Kentucky, and sole judge of the Cumberland Circuit with others , personally appeared James Maccoun aged Seventy five years, resident in Cumberland County in the said district, 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 James Maccoun enlisted for the term of three years on the _____ day of _____ in the year Seventeen Hundred Ninety six in Rockbridge Co. in the state of Virginia in the company commanded by Captain Buyer of the Regiment commanded by Colonel _____ in the line of the State of Virginia on the Continental Establishment; that he continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States, until the Close of the Revolutionary , when he was discharged from service in the year 1781 state of Virginia , that he was in the battles of York at the taking of Genl Cornwallis at James Town, and others, which from the facility of memory he cannot recollect 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.
Sworn to and declared before me, the day and year aforesaid.
I, Christopher Sompkins , Judge, &c. as aforesaid, do certify that it appears, to my satisfaction, that the said _____ did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months at one time, on the continental establishment; 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 am also satisfied that he needs the assistance of his country for support.

Kentucky Cumberland County Set.
On this 14 th day of May 1821 personally appeared in open court (it being a court of record) so made declared and recognized by the laws of the State aforesaid and which have the power of fine & imprisonment - James Haccoun of the County & State aforesaid aged about seventy seven years - who being first duly sworn on the Holy Evangelist of Almighty God - according to law doth make the following oath and decla- ration in order to obtain the provision of the act of Congress of the 18 th day of March 1818 and of the 12 th day of May 1820 - That he enlisted in Rockbridge County in the State of Virginia on the day of 1776 for the term of three years in the Company commanded by Captain Dreyer of the Regiment commanded by Colonel his name I do not now recollect, in the line of the State of Virginia, on the Continental establishment; that he continued to serve in the said Corps or service of the United States until the termination & close of the revo- lutionary war; when he was honorably discharged from service in the year 1781 in the State of Vir- ginia - That he was in the Battle of York at the taking of Cornwallis, at James Town and several other small Battles and Skirmishes not at this recollection distinctly - from the frailty of his recollection - that he is in need of reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his Country for support: that he had de- clined in his own mind, since the date of his first dec- laration, of making any farther request from the Government for remuneration for his services, but from actual & real necessity he is reduced & compelled to exhibit this Declaration - & he further states, that he has

no other evidence now in his power (of his knowledge in any part of the United States) of his said services.
That he is and was a resident and citizen of the United States of America on the 18 th day of March 1818, that he has not since that time, by gift, sale or in any other manner, disposed of my property or any part thereof, with intent thereby to so diminish it - as to bring 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". That he has not since that time any person in trust for him, any property or securities,
contracts or debts due to him, nor has he any income other than what is contained in the subsequent & following schedule hereto annexed and by him subscribed - 152 acres of 3 rd rate land - and
several small farming utensils - all worth about $350.00 - He states that his occupation is that of a farmer or labourer James H. McCoun and infirmity and from youthful intemperances which are now in the eve of life seriously he is unable himself to support himself by his own labor - his family yet living with him are helpless as himself - And the County Court of Cumberland certify that they are satisfied from evidence produced to them, that the schedule subscribed and signed by the said James H. McCoun is just and true -
Kentucky Cumberland County Set.
I John E. King the Clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid do certify that the foregoing oath and declaration, is truly copied from the records of the said Court. That it is the opinion of the Court that the schedule aforesaid is correct and that the said James H. McCoun is in indigent circumstances, and that he is in need of the assistance of Government for support. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & caused the official seal of the said County to be hereunto affixed, at my office in the Town of Burksville and County aforesaid, this 4 th day of June 1891 and in the 30 th year of our said Commonwealth.
John E. King

Kentucky Cumberland County ss.
I George Rawland the presiding justice of the peace in & for the County and State aforesaid - Do certify that John E. King Esquire whose signature is subscribed to the foregoing certificate, is and was at the time and date thereof, acting in the capacity therein specified - and that full faith and credit is & ought to be given to all his official acts as such - and that his attestation is in due form of law -
Witness my hand this 4 th day of June 1871
Geo Rawland Presiding Justice of the Peace
On Roll - Page 211
Daniel Maccannus
Richardson
app in manum
The name of the Estate under whom this claim arose, must be set forth in the declaration - otherwise no investigation can be made - not called on act of January.
Real estate, 152 acres 3 in the house - Sold $850 -
2 bonds $ 500 from 1876 -

Declaration of James Maceoun - In order to be restored to the Pension list under the act of the 18 th of March 1820.
Kentucky Cumberland County Court S ct .
On this eighth day of September in the year 1820 personally appeared in Open Court, being a court of record for the County and State aforesaid, so made by the laws of the said State James Maceoun res- ident of the said County, aged about Seventy nine years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the act of Congress, on the 18 th of March 1818 and the 1 st of May 1820, that he, the said James Maceoun enlisted for the term of three years on the day of 1776 in the State of Virginia in the County of Rockbridge, in the Company commanded by Captain Bryer, in the Regiment commanded by Col. his name I do not as yet recollect, in the line of the State of Virginia in the Continental establishment; that he continued to serve in the said Corps & service of the United States until the close of the War, when he was discharged from the said service. I think in the year 1781 in the State of Virginia, that his name has been placed on the pension list, and dropt therefrom on account of his property.
And, in pursuance of the act of the first of May 1820, I do solemnly swear, that I was a res- ident citizen of the United States on the 18 th 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 so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revo- lutionary 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, contracts or debts due to me; nor have I any income other than what is con- tained in the schedule hereto annexed to my former declaration - the land therein mentioned is very poor & little cleared - I have no person living with me having my wife, who is almost helpless - By the humanity of my neighbours I just make out to subsist - James Maceoun

2 Strasburg, Cumberland County Court Set
September Term 1823
I John E. King the Clerk of the County Court held in & for the County aforesaid, do Certify, that it appears, to the satisfaction of the Court, that the said James Macconn, did serve in the Revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common Enemy, for the term of nine months, under an engagement on the Continental establishment.
Also Certify that the foregoing oath, the Schedule thereto annexed, and this Certificate are truly Copied from the records of the County Court aforesaid; and I do further Certify that it is the opinion of the Court aforesaid, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is One hundred Dollars and that nominal. In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my hand, & caused the seal of the said Court, to be hereunto affixed. On this 8 th day of September 1823
John E. King Clerk of the County Court of Cumberland County

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July 29, 1931
Mr. Ralph G. Nichols 518 West Atlantic Avenue Knoxville, Tenn.
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section MCS our
Dear Sir:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 36068, that James McCoun enlisted in 1776 in Rockbridge County, Virginia, and served as private in Captain "Buyer's" (probably meant for Bowyer's) Virginia Company. He was in the battles of Jamestown and Yorktown and was discharged in 1781.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 8, 1823, at which time he was seventy-nine years of age and was living in Cumberland County, Kentucky.
In 1823 he referred to his wife but did not give her name.
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From the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 36101, it appears that James McCowan was born in the "United States", date not given.
He enlisted in 1776, place not stated, and served three years as private in Captain Nathan Reid's Company in Colonels Lewis' and Davies' Virginia Regiments. See Heitman
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 21, 1818, in Logan County, Kentucky.
The papers in this pension claim contain no data relative to the soldier's family.

The foregoing are the histories of the only soldiers named James McCoun or McCowan who served from Virginia and later lived in Kentucky that are found in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
The record of Mitchell Porter, W. 1477, of Botetourt County, Virginia, and Sevier County, Tennessee, was sent on July 28th to The Quartermaster General, Memorial Branch, War Department, Washington, D.C., in your behalf.
The Revolutionary War records of this office fail to afford any information in regard to a John McCoun of Botetourt County, Virginia, and Sevier County, Tennessee, or any soldier named Flail Nichols.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLIER Assistant to Administrator

Mr. Edwards
Three
II
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Rich. W. W.
Washington City
Eastman Ky
Nov 21-1891
Dear Mr. Calhoun
•
Recd 21 Dec 1891
Mail

Durhsville Nov. 14 th 1821
Sir
I received Mr Edwards's letter to Mr Macconnel stating the rejection of his Rev. claim - I informed him of it, and he came in at our last court and done what I enclose you - I can add nothing of additional weight to the enclosed Certificate of his Indigen status in life - I have no earthly interest, only the support & maintenance of the old gentleman - I wish to know particularly how old Mr Webb's claim stands - his papers have been forward along time - please attend to them bold & answer me as soon as practicable & convenient
I have the Honor to subscribe myself Yours Respectfully
William King

to Milton King Esq writer to revolutionary Pension, must go before Congress case of J. P. Maccoun
Washington City D. C.
Burkville (Ken.)
Hon. J. T. Johnson H. R.

Hon. R. W. Johnston
Frankfort Ky. 19th/1822
Sir
Our mutual & worthy friend Mr. Rowan will hand you this, you will discover from the opinion of the Attorney Genl. of the United States that it required the interference of Congress to consummate the claim in question - there was at the last session of Congress a bill before the Lower house and passed, and left in the Senate as unfinished business as I was informed by Colo. Francis Johnston on his return - Authorizing the Secretary of War to place those who were suspended, again on the Pension Rolls - you will perfectly understand it, by an inspection of the papers without further remark - If nothing should have been done - Please attend to the measure as it will  will certainly place those on the list who are very justly entitled to compensation from the Genl. Government for past services -
Your attention to the above subject will not only lay me, but many others under lasting obligations to you
With sentiments of the highest I respect & Esteem yours Respectfully Milton King C. V. L.
I was desirous to have seen you personally - but had not the pleasure

James Maccoun's Explanatory Certificates
of Valuation of Land
— Burksville, Ken.

Cumberland County Court Feb. • November Term 1873  This Court doth Certify to the War Department, that the land of James Maccoun of this County, is not worth more than one dollar per acre - as near this day proved satisfactory to this Court. As to the valuation of his tract of land, in his Original Declaration or schedule, this Court can say nothing, it was done some years ago, and by a court formed of different members - it was too, at a time, when commerce was flourishing, and at this time every thing is low and commerce dull.  A True copy.
In testimony of which I have hereunto set my hand, and caused the seal of the County to be hereunto affixed - done at Office, in the Town of Burksville this 13 th day of November 1873 and in the 97 th year of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.  John E. King, Clerk.
Kentucky Cumberland County Feb. J Robert McBratney the foregoing Notice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid -  Do certify that John E. King Esquire whose name is subscribed to the above transcript and certificate is and was at the time and date thereof acting Clerk of the Court aforesaid, duly qualified and that due faith and credit is and ought to be given to all his official acts as such; and that his attestation is in due form of law.
Given under my hand, at my Office this 13 th day of November 1873 and in the 97 th year of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
J. Robert McBratney J. P.

Cumberland County Court set. February Term 1826
James Macconn made application for an explanatory Certificate, of the reasons why there was a difference in the valuation of the land of the said James Macconn an old revolutionary soldier & pensioner, what this Court learnt has applied to the War department of the general government, for a pension, in pursuance of the acts of Congress in such case made & provided - We who constitute the court this day, are of opinion, that the reason why the said James Macconn's land, was valued at $350 in the year 1821 and valued to only $100 in the year 1823, was owing to the depreciation of landed estate, from that time, until the last valuation, and moreover the increased scarcity of a circulating medium from the first valuation of the said Macconn's land to the second valuation in the year 1823 - and the same is ordered to be certified to the War department
Kentucky Cumberland County set I John E. King the clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid - Do Certify, that the above Certificate of the County Court aforesaid, is truly copied from the Record of said Court -
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and caused the Seal of Office to be hereto affixed, at my Office in the Town of Burksville, this 22 nd of February 1826
John E. King
Kentucky Cumberland County set I Robert Saltrath the presiding Justice of the peace in & for the County aforesaid - Do Certify that John E. King whose name is subscribed to the above Certificate is & was at the time & date thereof acting Clerk to the County Court aforesaid & that his appointment is in due form - and the same is entitled to faith and credit - Witness my hand this 26 th day of February 1826.
Robert Saltrath

Burksville Ky Feby 29. 1824
free
Mr. John
Recd Mar 1824
Dear D. C. Calhoun
Secy. of War Washington City
mail

H. Calhoun Esq.
Sir. Some time in Nov r last I enclosed to you an explanatory Certificate in relation to the pension claim of M r Sal. Macon - in pursuance of your letter of Oct r last - at the time I rec d your letter I was confined to bed with a severe fever, which in part remained till January last - I spoke to one of my friends to draft a suit- able Certificate & present it to Court for their approbation - It was drafted & presented, but the young man (Clerk) failed to enter it - the draft was copied & certified - but the default of entering was not discovered till about 1 st Febr y . I then immediately went into Court myself and obtained the enclosed Certificate - you will therefore not notice the first enclosed Certificate I receive this -
I have the honor to remain Yours very Respectfully
Milton King
The Candidates for the office of President are we annually and animately presented to the Western people, which is coming to be a subject of great interest, Electoral vickers are becoming fashionable - meanwhile their mode of procedure amusing
Yours M. King

James Macoun
Purkville Sept 25 th 1823
Be brief
Recd 18 Mar. 1823 Recd March, 1823
free
C. Calhoun Esq. Secy. of War Washington City
Recd 11 Oct. 1823

old Case. 18,109v
James Macaun Cumberland 6 th Kty
Clifton King Agt Burkaville, Kty
Rec d 2 July 1821
Register
see letter to S r J. G. 23 Oct. 1821. —
See letter to Milton King 22 Augt. 1823
Chas. G. ... June
William ...
Secretant ...
(Washington City)
minu

Parkville Ky. June 8 th 1821
Sir
Enclosed is old Mr. Maccoons Declaration under both acts of Congress. He made the request of me to attend to his claim, and do and act in all things necessary in its completion, as the necessities of the worthy old revolutionist are urgent and numerous - please pay an immediate attention to the subject - I have the Honor of remaining yours
Respectfully
William King

Kentucky Original Claim.
James Macauley
Private
1778 for three years.
Aged 79 years, very infirm.
Wife almost helpless. Live almost on the charity of Neighbours
1 Schedule dated 14 th May 1821.
Real property, 15 1/2 acres of land Third rate, only a small part of it improved, whole amount of Schedule . . . . . $ 350.
Schedule under Act March 1823 dated 8 September 1823.
refers to his former schedule as to amt of property, but states that the land is of little value. The Court certifies that the property of the applicant is worth $100. - "and that nominal". A certificate from the clerk of the Court dated 13 Nov 1823 and filed within states that the applicant's land is not worth more than one dollar an acre.
Hon. J. T. Johnson Dec. 19. 1823
Milton King Esq. Dunkerville Kentucky

William King, Esq.
Brooksville
Kentucky - Sup d See letter to Mr. King Oct. 17. 1823 -
14 Dec. 1823
( Old claim. ) 18,109
Kentucky -
James M c Bourn -
Aged 79 y rs - Very infirm - Wife; "almost helpless" - Live almost on the charity of neighbours. -
= served 3 y rs from 1776 -
= 1 st Sched: (9 th March 1819) exhibits 152 acres of land - third rate - own a small part of it improved. - whole amt. of sched: $ 350 -
= 2 d Application (8 th Sept. 1823) refers to former schedule as to amt. of property but states, that the land is of little value. = The court certifies that the property of Applicant is worth $100 - "and thereon nominal."

Stamp Enclosed
Returned
July 21, 1931
MR. RALPH G. NICHOLS 518 WEST ATLANTIC AVENUE KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE
July 11, 1931.
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
I would appreciate very much if you will and can give me some information on the following Revolutionary War soldiers:
1. Mitchell Porter, born 1760, of Botetourt County Virginia. He moved about 1787 1778 to Sevier County, Tennessee.

2. James M c Courn (or M c aircoun or M c Courn), of Botetourt County, Virginia. I think he served from 1777 to 1779. He later moved to Mercer County, Kentucky.
3. James M c Courn, junior, Residence same as the one above.
4. John M c Courn, of Botetourt County Virginia. Later moved to Sevier County, Tennessee.
6. Flail Nichols , of Virginia.
Yours truly,
Ralph D. Nichols
518 W. Atlantic Ave.
Knoxville,
Tennessee.

36068
INVALID.
Rev
1931 July 29 hist. to Mr. Ralph E. Nichols, Sec. Am. Jas. McConan A 36101
File No.
36,068
James McConan Rev Rev Rev
Act:
15 March 15
Index:—Vol.
9
, Page
278
[Arrangement of 1870.]

State of Kentucky DISTRICT OF Kentucky , ss.
On this 2 nd day of March 1819, before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the Cumberland Circuit Court for the said district, personally appeared James Mason aged 75 years, resident in Cumberland , in the said district, 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 Mason enlisted in Backbridge in the state of Virginia in the company commanded by Captain Buyer of the Continental army in the year 1776 ; that he continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States until the close of the Revolutionary , when he was discharged from service in the year 1781 in state of Virginia , that he was in the battles of Yorktown at the taking of Lord Cornwallis at James River & others which from the frailty of memory he cannot recollect 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.
Sworn to and declared before me, the day and year aforesaid.
Christopher Tompkins
I, _____ Judge, &c. as aforesaid, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said _____ did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months, on the continental establishment; 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.
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Kentucky Cumberland Circuit and County Courts Clerk's Office J. Milton King the Deputy Clerk of the Circuit Court aforesaid do certify that Christo- pher Tompkins Esquire, whose signature is subscribed to the above Certificate & affidavit

is and was at the date thereof acting in the capacity therein specified, legally appointed, and regularly qualified - and that due faith and credit is and ought to be given to all his official acts as such and that his attestation is in due form of law.
In Testimony of which I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the said Circuit Court to be hereunto affixed at my office in the Town of Padenville this 10 th day of March 1849
William Young
Cannot make out the name of the applicant. I have enclosed him his bill of exchange and his name is written thereon. Let this be my certificate for the Circuit Court. 4341 M c Guire Clerk for B. Padenville Ky. March 12 1849
Kentucky Cumberland County South, I still being Justice of the peace in and for the County as aforesaid do hereby certify that William Young Esq. whose name is subscribed to the above Certificate, is and was at the time and date thereof, acting as Deputy Clerk to the Cumberland Circuit Court, legally qualified and that due faith and credit is and ought to be given to all his official acts as such, and that his attestation is in due form of law.
Witness my hand this 10 th day of March 1849 W. P. Young return for

State of Kentucky
Cumberland County Set
Be it remembered that on this day being the thirteenth day of November 1821 and the second day of the November County Court, satisfactory proof was made to this Court, by the testimony of credible witnesses, that James Maccomb a resident citizen of the State and County aforesaid, was poor & in Indigent circumstances, and needed the assistance of Government for support at the same time it was also proven by the same testimony, that he was the owner and proprietor of a small tract of land, the poor & upland and but a few acres cleared and under cultivation, that he was an aged person, and not able to support himself by his own labour. And this court are of opinion, that the statements here declared are true, and that the said James Maccomb is in needy circumstances, and Order that the same be copied and certified to the War Department.
Kentucky Cumberland County Jurat. Clerks Office.
I John E. King the clerk of the County court for the County aforesaid, do certify that I given a true copy of the above affidavit and Certificate as of record in my Office.
In Testimony of which I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official seal of the said County to be here to affixed at my residence in the town of Clarksville this 14 th day of November 1821
John E. King