Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 7414, for Archibald Mc Curdy, North Carolina

SERVICE
NUMBER
N.C.
McCurdy Archibald
W. 7414.
Elizabeth
B.L.Wt 26.427-160-55.
CONTENTS

North Carolina 16.573
Archibald McBurney of Cabarrus in the State of No- who was a pri. S t in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by Col. Patten in the No. Car- olina for 16 months -
Inscribed on the Roll of N C Carolina at the rate of 113. Dollars 33 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 nd day of Sept. 33. and Sub Daniel Coleman Concord C H . N C Ca.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 226.66 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept. 33 56.66
$ 283.32
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nath. Rice - Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 1 Page 79-

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3041
North Carolina Fayetteville Elizabeth M c Curdy widow of Archibald
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Private & Lieutenant
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 11 2/3 Dollars 33
Cents per annum, to comm the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 th day of Nov Dec r 1853 and sent to
Captain P. M. Henry Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 136, Vol. A
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C.H.
Hon R. C. Puryear Mar 10/5
Hon. R. C. Puryear 4 th April 1853
Hon. R. C. Puryear. 11 th May 1854.
W. P. Harris May 17/54 This letter is bound with the Revolutionary letters
A H Markland Oct 24/55
M Thompson April 2, 1857 H. H. Wilson, Secy 29/11/55 3 rd Am d , April 12 th 1856

Act March 3/53- 124.117 May 9 th "
in N. G. Part Feby 1/56
Elizabeth Mc Kinley wid of Archobald Mc Kinley
Asst Secy of War On the War of the Revolution v Pension Act Jan 7 th 1832
Claimant is a Pensioner Act Feb 3 rd 1853
MS
NC
10.16.1851 May 23 rd 56 Bill of Exchange
2
H. G. Part Present
Vol M. 1. page 107.

Act 3 d February 1833. Feb. 19, 1853
Ms. B. 7. 12 Elizabeth M c Curdy Widow of Archibald M c Curdy dec. a late Revolutionary Pen- sioner under the Act- of June 1832.
North Carolina, CABARRAS CO.
A or 15.3.
Rev.
Adm d $113. 33 pr ann from 3 February 1833.
Case of Capt. P. M c Henry, Present.

State of North Carolina, Cabarrus County.
I, W. Scott, Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County of Cabarrus, do hereby certify that the following is a true copy of the bond given by the marriage of Archibald McLardy to Elizabeth Greer as taken from the original papers on file in my office, to wit:
State of North Carolina, Cabarrus County.
Know all men by these presents that we, Archibald McLardy, of the County of Cabarrus in the State aforesaid, are held and firmly bound unto the Governor of the State of North Carolina for the time being, in the just and full sum of five hundred pounds, current money of this State, to be paid to the said Governor, or his successors or assigns, to the which payment well and truly to be made and done, have bound ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators. Sealed with our seal and dated the 19th day of October 1826.
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bound, Archibald McLardy has made application for a license for a marriage, to be celebrated between him and Elizabeth Greer of the County aforesaid: Now if ever it shall be that whereas hereafter that there is any lawful cause to obstruct the said marriage, then the above obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. Sealed and delivered in the presence of us.
A. McLardy J. Smith
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court, at office this November 12, 1826. W. H. Scott Clerk of said Court.

STATE OF North Carolina } COUNTY OF Cabarrus }
On this 2nd day of November , 185 3 , personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace for said County, Elizabeth McCurdy , a resident of said County and State, aged 61 years, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 3rd day of February , 185 3 , granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war: That she is the widow of Archibald McCurdy who was a private and Lieutenant in the war of the Revolution, and who was a pensioner under the act of Congress of the 7th of June 183 2 at the rate of one hundred and thirteen dollars and 33 cents per annum as will be seen per Certificate of Pension herewith presented payable at the agency for paying pensions at Fayetteville North Carolina. The said McCurdy's service having already been proved by Matthew Miller William & Isaac Alexander whose evidence was filed with the original papers of said McCurdy for Pension. The time when he entered and left the service; names and rank of the officers under whom the service was performed or under is not remembered. The said McCurdy was at the time of entering the service a resident of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
she further declares that she was married to the said Archibald McCurdy on the 19th day of October , in the year one thousand eight hundred and Twenty six in the County of Cabarrus and State of North Carolina by one Moses J Archibald a Justice of the Peace for said County duly authorized by law to administer the rites of matrimony, and that her name previous to marriage was Elizabeth Greely ; and that she has no other proof of said marriage than that herewith presented: that her said husband died in the County of Cabarrus State of North Carolina on the Tenth day of November , 184 5 ; that she was not married to him prior to the year one thousand eight hundred Twenty six , but at the time above stated. She further declares that she is still a widow.
her Elizabeth McCurdy Mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me a Justice of the Peace within and for the aforesaid County and it is hereby certified that the applicant is a credible person, &c. and that she is not able to attend Court on account of her present health.
J. H. Harrington J. P. and Chairman of the Court.
X Certificate of Pension of Archibald McCurdy has been sent to S. Auditor with application for pension

STATE OF North Carolina COUNTY OF Cabarrus
On this 2 nd day of November , 185 3 , personally appeared before me a justice of the Peace, within and for the aforesaid County, Daniel & Martin Boger , who, being first duly sworn according to law, declare that Elizabeth McCurdy is the widow of Archibald McCurdy , who was a private and Lieutenant in the war of the Revolution, and that the said Archibald McCurdy was a Pensioner at the rate of one hundred and thirteen dollars, per annum, payable at the agency for paying pensions, at Fayetteville North Carolina .
That said Revolutionary soldier died in the County of Cabarrus and State of North Carolina on the tenth day of November in the year 184 3 ; and that the said Elizabeth McCurdy was married to him, the said Archibald McCurdy , in the County of Cabarrus State of North Carolina on the 19 th day of October in the year 182 6 and that previous thereto her name was Elizabeth Greely and they declare that they have derived the above information in regard to said service, marriage and death of said Revolutionary soldier, in the following manner, viz: I have known said McCurdy and his neighbour to him for last fifty years, have often heard him said McCurdy speak of his service, in the war of the Revolution - and know that he was at the time of his death a Pensioner - as to Marriage, heard of it at the time it took place - was not present - know that the parties lived together as man and wife - was present at the time of the said Archibald McCurdy's death - That he died at his own house on the day and year above stated.
They further declare that the applicant is still a widow, and that they are disinterested in making these affidavits.
Daniel Boger
Martin Boger
Sworn and subscribed the day and year above written; and it is hereby certified that the affiants are credible persons and are aged viz Daniel Boger seventy three years
G. H. Swearingen J. P.
and Chairman of the Court.

STATE OF North Carolina COUNTY OF Cabarrus
I J. W. Scott Clerk of the County Court for the aforesaid County, do hereby certify that || G. H. Swearingen Esqr. before whom the foregoing declaration and affidavit were made and who has thereunto subscribed his name, was at the time of so doing a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly Commissioned and sworn and his signature thereto is genuine, and I also certify that the Mar- riage and death of the said Archibald McBurdy did take place at the time set forth in the foregoing declaration as per records filed in my office and that Daniel and Martin Roger who were sworn, appear to the foregoing affidavit are aged men and that their testimony is entitled to full faith and credit.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County Court for the County aforesaid This second day of November 1853 J. W. Scott Clerk
NOTES.
* If made in open Court, say before "County Court (or other Court) of said County now sitting," and if before a Justice insert "before me a Justice of the Peace, &c., for said County."
† Here insert Act "29th July, 1848," "3d Feb., 1853," or any other act applicable to the case.
‡ Here describe the service of the husband or soldier—if he had been a pensioner state the annual amount he received, and the agency at which he was paid, &c., if an original case, service must be given.
§ Deponents must swear the best they can to the service, marriage &c., of the parties, &c., &c.
|| Clerk must make his certificate according to circumstances, commencing as above—he must vary it accordingly as the application was made before a Magistrate or in open Court—and must certify to all the facts of marriage and death of soldier—date of soldier's death—number of children living, &c., provided those facts are satisfactorily proved in open Court. If an administrator of a deceased soldier or widow applies the above form can be varied to suit the case.

Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7. 1832— State of North Carolina vs Superior Court of Law, begun and held for said Cabarrus County vs County, at the Court House in Concord. November 19 th 1832.
On this 19 th day of November in the year of our Lord one thou. and eight hundred and thirty two, personally appeared in open Court before the Honorable David A. Irwin, one of the Judges of the Superior Courts of Law for North Carolina, now sitting for Cabarrus County. Archibald M c Curdy a resident of Cabarrus County North Carolina, aged eighty 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 entered the service of the United States, under the following named officers and served as herein stated "Pvt". In the year 1775 in the month of December which a resident in the County of Mecklenburgh N.C. I joined a company, as a volunteer, commanded by Capt. Houston— Lieut. Ramsay— in the regiment commanded by Col. Thomas Polk. I volunteered for three months in an expedition against the Tories, and was in what was called the Snow Campaign— we marched through the country from Charlotte where they underground, to Broad River in S.C. then to Snow & Ligon Rivers in the same state. At a place called Hendricks Mills in S.C. we had a contest with the Tories— The expedition terminated with this engagement in the month of January, we were then verbally discharged by the Captain, respectively— I, by Capt. Houston in the month of February.

Served about two months in this expedition —
In the same county, Mecklenburg N.C. I volunteered in the month of May 1780. (The day not recollected) in a company commanded by Capt. James White, Col. George Alexander, Genl. Rutherford. I tended a waggon & team in the service for three months. I took a waggon load of flour from Mecklenburg to Salisbury, when the Head Quarters of Genl. Rutherford were established. I then marched from Salisbury to the Island Ford on the Catawba River, thence to the mouth of Rocky River. I was then dispatched back to the Com missary in Mecklenburg for another load of flour which I got returned, under the protection of the Guard, to Big Lynch's Creek in South Carolina, where we were in the army under Genl. Rutherford, who was then with Genl. Gates. I then went on with the Army to Rudolph's Hill, 12 miles from Camden. There we camped for about a week. General Gates had his quarters at Rudolph's House. He remained there till the Battle of the 16 th of August 1780, usually called Gates defeat. our troops were dispersed and returned home. I served in this expedition three months, and lost my waggon and one horse in the engagement. I received no discharge, as we were not paid and our time had nearly expired.
Again in the county of Mecklenburg N.C. I joined the Cavalry, or mounted infantry as they were then called, about the month of August 1780 in a company commanded by Capt. Oliver Wiley — and attached to Col. Davies Regiment. I volunteered and served two months and was discharged by Captain Wiley in the month of October 1780.

in this service I went in South Carolina - had a skirmish with them at Ridgely's Mills - took them in his house -
I again volunteered in the same county for six weeks, under Captain Miller, Col. Davis, Col. Com. - in the month of October 1780 - went in the Cavalry to Hanging Rock where had a skirmish with the Tories - drove them - till they were re-inforced by the British, who were encamped near them - we then retreated - and came back to Charlotte - and was discharged in the month of November after serving six weeks - by Capt. Miller
six weeks - by Capt. Milin In the same County, I again volunteered for two months, in the month of March December 1781 under Thomas Rhea as Captain - and marched from Mecklenburgh to the assistance of Col. Childs, who lived in a disaffected part of the County, in the County of Montgomery N.E. on Little River - we served two months and dis- =charged by Capt. Rhea in February 1781. While in the service, I was under Col. Childs,  I remember in this service, that the Col. held a Court Martial for the trial of a Coy - who was condemned & hanged at Raiford, ford on Little River.
In the month of March 1787. in the county of Middlesex N.J. I again volunteered under Captain [blank] in the regiment under Col. William Folk, now of Delaware N.J. commanded by Genl. Sumpter of South Carolina Major Snipe, - I served in this service six months. It was called Sumpter's, ten months service - After six months, the regiment was

reorganized - and after drawing lots, the super-numeraries, were discharged & returned home - I was one of the them - In the six months service I was a lieutenant - We marched to South Carolina - and encamped at a place called Palmetto - I was discharged by Col. Polk -
Again in the month of June 1776 I also volunteered in what was called the Cherokee expedition under Capt. J. Barringer Col. Phifer - General Griffith Rutherford for three months - We went to the mountains in North Carolina - We had different small skirmishes with the Indians - I was discharged in Sept r 1776 - by Capt d Barringer after serving three months - I served in all nineteen months & two weeks - I was born in the county of Mecklenburg State of N. Carolina on the 10 day of April 1752 - I always lived in Mecklenburg when I entered the service and ever since in that part called Cabarrus - I do hereby relinquish any claim whatever to a pension except the present & declare that my name  my name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state -
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid

Questions proposed by the said Com't to Archibald M c Guady
1. When and in what year were you born?
Answer. In Mecklenburgh County N.C. on the day of
2. Have you any record of your age & if so when is it?
Ans. I have in the Bible been produced.
3. Where were you living when called into the service - where have you lived since the Revolutionary War and when do you now live?
Ans. When called into service I always resided in Mecklenburgh N.C. When I have lived ever since, in that part, which since the division has been called "Cabarrus".
4. How were you called into service - were you drafted - did you volunteer - or were you a substitute & if a substitute for whom?
Ans. I was always a volunteer.
5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, when you served - such Continental and militia regiments as you can recollect & the general circumstances of your service.
Ans. I do not remember the names or number of any officers or regiments - I was in the "Snow Campaign" - I served much against the Tories - was in South Carolina under Sumpter & Polk - was at Gates Defeat -
6. Did you ever receive a discharge from the service - and if so by whom was it given - & when?

Ans. My discharges are all lost. I was discharged first by Capt. ... at Camden or Gates defeat we received no discharge - then by Capt. Wilie again by him - then by Capt. Rhea - then by Col. Polk - then by Capt. Barringer 7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neigh- =borhood and who can testify as to your character for veracity & their belief of your services as a revolutionary soldier - Ans. I refer to Genl. Paul Barringer & William H. Archibald Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid - J. McCrady
We Paul Barringer & Will: H: Archibald residing in the County of Calhoun do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Archibald M c Crady who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration - that we believe him to be eighty years of age as stated by him - that he is respected and beloved in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion - 3 Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid 3 P. Barringer W. H. Archibald
And the said Court 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 ver-

voluntary soldier and served as he states, and the Court for the cause testifies that it appears to them that Paul Banning & Miss H. Archibald who have signed the preceding Certificate are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to Credit and that it also appears to them that there is no clergyman residing in the neighbourhood of the said applicant whose testimony he could procure and that it would be very inconvenient for William Alexander, William Hutchinson and Matthew Miller whose testimony is enclosed to attend this Court.
J. Swain J. Bell
I Daniel Coleman Clerk of the Superior Court of Salford Catarrus County do hereby certify that the foregoing Certificate, the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Archibald M c Curdy for a pension — In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal at Office this 19 th day of November 1832.
Daniel Coleman C. S.
Archibald M c Curdy Declaration

No 124811
Act March 3 d 1833.
Elizabeth M c Curdy Widow of Archibald M c Curdy a Revolutionary Soldier & Pensioner Act June 7 th 1822.
North Carolina
(Has never received Bounty Land)
168
H. G. Fant Present

State of North Carolina Cabarrus County
On this 27 day of April 1855 personally appeared before me R.C. Cook a justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid Elizabeth McCurdy aged 64 years a resident of said County & State who being duly sworn according to law declares that she is the widow of the late Archibald McCurdy who was a Lieutenant of Privates in the Revolutionary War commanded by Capt. [blank] and that he continued in actual service in said war for at least 14 days and was honorably discharged at [blank]. She further declares that she was married to the said Archibald McCurdy on the 28 th day of October 1826 and that her said husband died on the 10 th day of November 1843 and that she is now a widow for further particulars of her said husband's service and marriage with the said Archibald McCurdy and his death she now refers to her (Declaration on file in the Pension Office at Washington City D.C. by which she obtained a Pension Certificate for $113. 33 100 Dollars per annum issued the 29 th day of November 1833 under act of Congress of 3 rd February 1833 Re-enacted on Page 136 Vol. 6) She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty land to which she may be entitled under act of Congress 3 rd March 1855. that she has never applied nor received a land warrant under this or any other act of Congress
Elizabeth her X McCurdy
Personally appeared James Millifer and man C. R. White residents of the County & State aforesaid who being duly sworn according to law declares that they are personally well acquainted with Mrs. Elizabeth McCurdy and saw her make her mark to and acknowledge the foregoing declaration and that we know her to be the identical person she represents herself to be and that we have no interest in this Claim
James Millifer C. R. White

The foregoing declaration & affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day & year above written and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons that the Claimant is the person she represents herself to be and that I have no interest in this Claim
R. C. Cooke H Seal
State of North Carolina } County of Cabarrus } J. J.
I hereby certify that R. C. Cooke Esq. before whom the foregoing declaration & affidavit were made and executed and who has then and subscribed his name was at the time of so doing a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly Commissioned & Sworn and that his signature thereto is genuine
In testimony whereof I have here- unto set my name and affixed the Seal of my office at Concord in the County aforesaid this 27 day of April 1857
J. W. Scott C. L. K. of Cabarrus County Court
State

North Carolina } Cabarrus County } } 70
We the subscribers after being duly sworn by John O. Wallace Esq Clerk of the court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for said County do make the following declaration for the benefit of Elizabeth McCurdy who has made application to be restored on the Pension roll of the United States. I write
We were born and lived on a plantation adjoining Elizabeth McCurdy and know her well her husband Archibald McCurdy who was a pensioner on the United States died some 15 or 20 years ago leaving Elizabeth his widow and three children two sons and one daughter by her industry & economy and with the amount which she drew as a pension after the death of her husband she was enabled to give her children a limited education till they arrived at proper age they all intermarried and went to house keeping on their own account leaving their mother. - Their solitary and alone saw a negro man far advanced in years who soon after became a charge on their mother's hands who nursed him kindly until he died leaving her their

entirely alone only as she would hire some person to work her land which was an old place much out of repair for the want of funds to keep it up barely making enough for her scanty support One of her sons became after his marriage deranged and was sent to our Lunatic asylum where remained some time we think about 12 months as an satisfied Elizabeth M c Curdy could not have aided the Rebel cause from her extreme indigence what her feelings of sympathy were for Rebel cause we are unable to make any statement as we never heard her upon a word on the subject being very old and not very loquacious we are satisfied from her scanty means of support that she could not have contributed anything to aid the rebellion and if her sympathies were with them I do not believe any person ever heard her express them.
J. C. Wallace Col. Reg. Calamus recently deceased
Walter Mitchell

State of North Carolina Cabarrus County
I John O'Malley Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for said County and State do hereby certify that the application of Elizabeth McCurdy for restoration to the Pension Roll of the United States was read over to her before she made her mark thereto which was done in my presence and I further certify that Mr. L. Archibald and J. A. Archibald whose signatures are attached to the foregoing declaration were sworn in due form before me and that they are gentlemen of the first respectability and that full credit should be given their statements In testimony whereof I have here unto set my hand & affixed the seal of my office at Concord This 17 February 1866.
J. O. O'Malley Clerk

Rev.& 1812 Wars Section
AWF:MLB
September 22, 1930
Archibald McCurdy W. 7414
Mr. Archie M. Snyder Box 258 Concord, North Carolina
Dear Sir:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 7414, that Archibald McCurdy was born April 16, 1752, in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
While residing in said Mecklenburg County, he enlisted and served with the North Carolina troops, as follows:
From December, 1775, two months, as private in Captain Houston's company, Colonel Thomas Polk's regiment, and was in an engagement at Hendrick's Mill and in the Snow Campaign; from in June, 1776, three months, as private in Captain J. Barringer's company, Colonel Phifer's regiment, and was in the Cherokee Expedition; in 1780, three months, as wagoner in Captain James White's company, Colonel George Alexander's regiment; and three and one-half months, as private in Captain Oliver Willie's company, Colonel Davie's regiment; and from December, 1780, two months in Captain Thomas Rhea's company, Colonel Childs' regiment; he was in the battles of Hanging Rock, Camden and Rugley's Mill; from in March, 1781, six months, as lieutenant in Colonel William Polk's regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed November 19, 1832, at which time he was living in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. This county was taken off of Mecklenburg County.
He died November 10, 1843, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.
The soldier married October 19 or 20, 1826, in Cabarrus

County, North Carolina, Elizabeth Greely, who was born October 16, 1791.
She was allowed pension on her application executed November 2, 1853, at which time she was a resident of Cabarrus County, North Carolina.
Two sons and one daughter are referred to; their names are not given.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

1916 Apr. 12 Hirt. to Myron A. Doyle 1930 Sept. 22 " " Archie M. Snyder assy.
Very WIDOW, &c.
File No. 7414
Elizabeth McCurdy
Wisconsin
Nicholas McCurdy
Private Res. Crap.
Act: Feb. 23, 1913
Index:—Vol. 116 , Page 20
[Arrangement of 1870.]

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Restoration No. 3041
North Carolina
Elizabeth M c Gurdy
Widow of Archibald M c Gurdy
who died N.C. who was a Pvt & Lieut in Revolutionary War
Captain _____ Company _____ of the _____
Regiment
Inscribed on the Roll of Raleigh N.C. at the rate of 113 Dollars 33 Cents per month  annum to commence on the 4 th day of March , 1861, and continue five years.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 st day of April , 186 6 and sent to Kiah P Harris Concord N.C.
Act 3d February, 1853. } Section the 1st. 2d. } @
Recorded by E. D. Bolton , Clerk.
Book 26 Vol. 1 Page 216

Payment to be made at Hayesville by  James Huestis Esq. Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of  North Carolina
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 3d, 1853, Page 136, Vol. A.
Clerk.
H. B. Wrightman

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the 2d section of the act of Feb- ruary 3, 1853,
Elizabeth M c Curdy
widow of Archibald M c Curdy who was a private & lieutenant in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of One hundred and thirteen dollars and Thirty-Three cents per annum, commencing on the 3d of February, 1853, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the Department of the Interior, thistwenty-ninth day of November one thousand eight hundred and fifty-Three
J. M c Ellen
Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. P. Waldo Commissioner of Pensions.

Brief in the case of
Eliz m M c Cundy wid, Archibald
County and State of
No Carolina
act
2 Feb 1883
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband a Pensioner Act of June 1832
Marriage & Identity - Marriage Bond certified by Clerk; & Affidavits of Credible Witnesses prove marriage, identity of Claimant, & death of Pensioner
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent
Capt. S. M. Hanes Present.
R. M c Ra-Examining Clerk.

Albany Pur 10 m. 3333 Lud 6 m. 80 113.33
Daniel Coleman Esq. Concord Ct. M o Ca

Dept of War Pension Office Sept 5 1833
Dear Sir,
The declaration of Nicholas McCurdy has been examined, and is received returned for amendment. Altho' the six months service under Col' Temple is proved, nothing is said of his having been a Lieut. during that time. He will be required to show that he was commissioned by the proper authority and acted under it.
The three months service is likewise not admitted.
Yours,

Concord N.C. 9 May 1852.
Hon. L.P. Waldo
Dear Sir
Your esteemed favour of the 4 th of April last informing me that the Claims of Capt Henry Smith and McCurdy had been admitted but did not say how much had been allowed to the children of Smith or to the widow of McCurdy will you have the goodness to inform me of the amount due to each as I am the only legally constituted attorney in both cases. If the amounts will justify I will visit your city early in June next.
Your early answer to my interrogatories will be taken as a great favour
Your obedient servant
Heid. O Harris

ASSESSOR'S OFFICE,
United States Internal Revenue,
Third District, North Carolina.
Salisbury, September 20 th , 1865.
Hon. Joseph H. Barrett Commr. of Pensions
Sir:
Enclosed, herewith, find the application of Elizabeth McCurdy for restoration to the pension rolls. I assisted Mrs. McCurdy in ob- taining her pension certificate, herewith returned under the act of 1853. I know the old lady to be very needy. I have no interest in sending her papers forward whatever.
Very Respectfully Your obt. Servt. H. H. Helper Assessor.

Add Evidence
Case Elizabeth M c Clure
wid
Archibald M c Clure
NC 1853 ad
Triplett
A H Markland

Washington DC Oct o 23 1855
How J Minot Commissioner of Pensions
I enclose herewith power of Attorney, from the widow of Archibald M c Curdy, of N C, she has been admitted under act act 3rd Feb 1853, I claim an increase of the pension that has been allowed that has been allowed upon the ground that the service rendered was in the Cavalry altogether, and the pension has been computed for Infantry Service, the evidence of his service is so full and clear that I presume you will not raise a question, he claimed for Cavalry Service in 1832, all the officers under whom he served are well known to have been Cavalry officers, Col W m Polk under whom he served testifies to his Service, it is notorious that Davis & Polk were heads of Cavalry.
A. H. Markland

I have been thinking about the past and how things have changed since we were children.
It was a beautiful day in September, or October. I was a young girl, and I was very happy. I had a lot of friends, and I was very popular. I was a great student, and I was very smart. I was a great athlete, and I was very strong. I was a great singer, and I was very talented. I was a great dancer, and I was very graceful. I was a great actress, and I was very famous. I was a great writer, and I was very successful. I was a great teacher, and I was very loved. I was a great mother, and I was very happy. I was a great grandmother, and I was very wise. I was a great friend, and I was very loyal. I was a great sister, and I was very caring. I was a great daughter, and I was very respectful. I was a great neighbor, and I was very friendly. I was a great citizen, and I was very patriotic. I was a great human being, and I was very kind. I was a great soul, and I was very pure. I was a great spirit, and I was very strong. I was a great heart, and I was very loving. I was a great mind, and I was very wise. I was a great body, and I was very strong. I was a great life, and I was very happy.
It was a beautiful day in September, or October. I was a young girl, and I was very happy. I had a lot of friends, and I was very popular. I was a great student, and I was very smart. I was a great athlete, and I was very strong. I was a great singer, and I was very talented. I was a great dancer, and I was very graceful. I was a great actress, and I was very famous. I was a great writer, and I was very successful. I was a great teacher, and I was very loved. I was a great mother, and I was very happy. I was a great grandmother, and I was very wise. I was a great friend, and I was very loyal. I was a great sister, and I was very caring. I was a great daughter, and I was very respectful. I was a great neighbor, and I was very friendly. I was a great citizen, and I was very patriotic. I was a great human being, and I was very kind. I was a great soul, and I was very pure. I was a great spirit, and I was very strong. I was a great heart, and I was very loving. I was a great mind, and I was very wise. I was a great body, and I was very strong. I was a great life, and I was very happy.

Witness my hand and seal this 10th day of March 1888 Elizabeth her McCurdy
Elizabeth her X McCurdy mark
also formerly appeared A. H. Hodgens and L. Bratton
H. H. Hodgins Levi Brantman
Atlanta J. A. Wallace

White Cloud Cordillera Colorado Springs
I expect to be in the presence of the Lord in the next few days. I hope to see you all again. I am sure I will be in the presence of the Lord in the next few days. I hope to see you all again. I am sure
Det J. C. Wallace clk
Elizabeth her X McCurdy mark

Elizabeth M c Curdy, wife of Archibald!
Rev. Clancey for Pres.
2 d Sec. Act Feb. 3 d 1853. M c C.
I give a certificate to the Claimant under the 2 d Sec. of the Act of Feb. 3 d 1853. at the rate of $113. 33 per share for the period from March 1861 to the date of her death.
Asst. Kiah P. Harris, Esq. Pinehurst, N. Carolina.

Q. Fin. Office, Nov. 25. 53
Sir,
Archibald M c Curdy det of June '32, $113.33 No. Carolina roll -
Please certify date of his death, & whether Elizabeth M c Curdy, as his widow, received the amts due.
Reply. J. Martin [bracket] Small 3. undr. [bracket] Comm
Archibald M c Curdy, $113.33 p. an. - Paid to 4 th Sept. 1843, no date of death on our Books.
Sam l J. Pinks Actg. Auditor.

Washington City Dec 10th 1854
Dear Sir
In your note of 6 th ultimo you say that the claims of Henry Smith & Deborah McCurdy have been admitted; the first to the children of Smith, the second to the widow of McCurdy. The children of Smith claim an annuity of the pension in right of their deceased father under the act of June 7 1832.
Henry Smith was pensioned at $194. per annum for services as Capt. in N. E. Exchange Line and his children presented a claim for full pay of Capt. for two years by the Hon. Mr. Barringer or a Mr. Duvall and they have never heard the result of the application. You will please inform

me of my blame of this act was not allowed and of so to whom is was
sent
A similar application was made in the name of Mr Curdy which has not been heard of
Very Respectfully
R. C. Puryear

Brief in the Case of
Mrs. Elizabeth W. Curry, widow of Archibald, for Restoration of Calhoun County and State of N. Carolina
Robt 3041
Act 3 rd Feb: 1853 the Second Section.
CLAIM FOR NEW PENSION CERTIFICATE,
PROOF EXHIBITED,
Claimant was pensioned under the 2 nd Section of the Act of Feb: 3 rd 1853, in the N.C. roll, at the rate of $113. 33 / 100 per An. for the Rebellion. Widowhood & loyalty is established by four reliable witnesses. Her loyalty is proven by two reliable Affiants. She is old & feeble. Original pension Cert. is surrendered. The Third Auditor Reports, her pension was paid to 1 st March 1861.
Claim Allowed at the rate of $113. 33 / 100 per An. Commencing March 1 st 1861 & to continue during her widowhood, under the 2 nd Sec: of the Act aforesaid.
Ap. 20 th 1866.
Name and residence of Agent.
Richd P. Harris, Esq. Concord, N.C.
[Signature] Examining Clerk.

Treasury Department,
Third Auditor's Office,
April 10 1866.
Sir,
In reply to your two letters of the 12 th inst, I have to inform you that the pensions of Mrs Elizabeth McCurdy, on the Fayetteville M.C. roll under the 2 nd Sec. 3 rd Febry 1853 was last paid to 4 march 1861.
That of Mrs Temperance Lane on the Knoxville Tennessee roll under same act was last paid to 4 march 1861.
Very Respectfully John Wilson Auditor
Hon Jos H. Barrett Comr of Pensions
PRO
15.12.62

State of North Carolina Mecklenburg County -
I William Alexander of the County of Mecklenburg North Carolina do hereby Certify on oath that I knew that Archibald M c Curdy was in the service under Genl. Hampton. He was in the regiment under Col. William Polk - Major Snipes. He was out in South Carolina about six months. I was in the regiment under Col. Wade Hampton. But being from the same section of the country with Archibald M c Curdy, I became acquainted with him. He all enlisted in March 1787 and underwent at a place called Palmer, in South Carolina. He was a lieutenant in the service.
Witness my hand this 13 th day of November 1832 Wm Alexander
I William Hutchinson of Mecklenburg County N.C. do hereby certify on oath that I knew Archi- =bald M c Curdy, now of Cabarrus County, in the service under Genl. Hampton. I was in the same regiment under Col. William Polk - Major Snipes. M c Curdy served about six months - he was called the State troops. I knew that M c Curdy was a lieutenant in his company. He entered the service in March 1787 and was regularly discharged. Witness my hand this 13 th day of November 1832 - Wm Hutchinson

I Matthew Miller, of the county of Mecklenburg North Carolina, do hereby certify on oath that I knew Archibald McCurdy, now of Cabarrus County & an applicant for a pension, in the service of the United States, in the militia, at the time of Gates defeat - August 1780. He was a waggoner in the service at that time & I know that he lost his waggon, one horse & the furniture attached to the waggon. I was in the regiment under Col. Isaac - under Genl. Rutherford. He served about three months - At Gates defeat, I rode one of his horses nearly home, we lived near together - I was wounded in the head in that battle - and was assisted home by McCurdy. I also know that he was a lieutenant in his company, in the State troops in South Carolina under Genl. Sumpter. He served about six months as I believe in this service Witness my hand - November 13. 1832.
Matthew Miller
I David Alexander, one of the acting Justices of the peace for Mecklenburg County North Carolina, do hereby certify that the above certificate of William Alexander - William Hutchinson & Matthew Miller, were this 13 th day of November, 1832. duly sworn to & subscribed before me - I further certify that the s d William Alexander - William Hutchinson & Matthew Miller are credible persons - and that they are all reported and believed to have been in the revolutionary war - and that the said Archibald McCurdy, for whom they certify, is

also, reported to have been a soldier of the Revolution - Witness my hand & seal - this 13 th day of November. 1832 -
Dan Alexander
I, Isaac Alexander Clerk of the Court of pleas and quarter sessions for Mecklenburgh County, do hereby certify that Dan. Alexander Esq r who has signed the foregoing certificate is an acting Justice of the peace for Mecklenburgh County N.C. - I do further certify that William Alexander - William Hutchinson and Matthew Miller, who have signed the foregoing certificates in relation to the service of Archibald Mc-Curdy in the Revolutionary War are credible persons - that they are believed all to have been soldiers in the Revolution - and that it would be very inconvenient, perhaps impossible for them to attend Cabarrus Court - I do further certify that I know Archibald Mc-Curdy in the service in South Carolina under Genl. Sumpter - in the regiment under Col. Polk - Major Snipes - in my company - Witness my hand & seal of office this 16 th day of November 1832 -
Isaac Alexander Clerk of Mecklenburgh County Court

State of North Carolina
I William Polk a Col. commanding of a Regiment in the service of South Carolina engaged for the term of Ten months do certify that Archibald M c Curdy of the County of Mecklenburg in the State aforesaid served as a Lieut. in said service under my command, (the time not recollected) and was discharged in consequence of a reduction of the Regt.
Given under my hand at
Raleigh Jan y 10 th 1833
W m Polk

Concord NC 19 July 1866
Hon. Joseph H. Panett Comm. of Pensions Washington City D.C.
Dear Sir
Your communication to H. H. Hester Esq. of the 29 Nov. 1865. was handed me as the agent of Mrs. M c Curdy and I should have answered sooner but was prevented by ill health until the present. You will find enclosed the evidence of Mrs. M c Curdy's claim to pension which I hope will be full satisfactory also the Certificate of John O'Wallace Esq. Clerk of our Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions before whom the old lady Mrs. M c Curdy filed her declaration and made her mark though it was read over to her by myself in the mark made in the presence of the Clerk but he being a new Clerk just eluded facts to so state the fact in his Certificate which he now does if any thing else is required. You will please direct your communication to me as I am voluntarily trying to get her placed again on the Pension roll as she is really in need of help her old worn out farm cannot support her and she only has a lifetime estate.

in the land and cannot sell it or I should have advised her to have done so. and has only one son whose means is still meagre and is unable to render his mother any assistance is the reason why Mrs. McEurdy appealed to me to assist her in getting her restored to the Pension roll I really think she is a fit person for restoration
I am dear Sir
Very respectfully
Your Ob. Serv
Heath P. Harris

Power of Att. Elizabeth M c Curdy. to A. H. Markland
to Examine pension papers of Archibald M c Curdy born of North Carolina
My office on this 11 day of September 1855- J. M. Scott Clerk

State of North Carolina } County of Cabarrus } ss
Be it known that before me, a justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly authorized by law to administer oaths, personally appeared Elizabeth McClundy a resident of the County and State aforesaid, who, first being duly sworn according to law, states that she is the Widow of Archibald McClundy of the County of Cabarrus and State of N.C. Carolina late deceased, who was a Revolutionary Soldier, Lieutenant, and Captain, and who in his life time drew a Pension of $113 33 / 100 dollars per annum. Constitutes and appoints the H. Marshall of Washington D.C. her true and lawful Attorney, with irrevocable power, to examine into, investigate the original declaration filed in Washington by my said husband, in order to ascertain, and establish any arrearages of pay, which may seem to be due to her on account of said service.
Hereby authorizing my said Agent to file such evidence, affidavits, Certificates & letters as may be found necessary in the case, and also ratifying and confirming whatsoever my said Agent may do, or cause to be done legally in the premises. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal on this 11 day of September 1855.
Attest: H. N. White J.P.
Elizabeth her M. McClundy seal O. ara
Attest: Micah P. Harris
Signed, sealed, acknowledged, and sworn to before me, on this 11 day of September 1855. And I the said Magistrate, do hereby certify, that I have no interest in the result of the Pension Claim.

mentioned in the foregoing Power of Attorney and am not concerned in its prosecution
C. N. White J.P.
State of North Carolina County of Cabarrus } ss
I, Jos. W. Scott Clerk of the County Court of Pleas and Quarter sessions in and for the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that C. N. White Esquire before whom the foregoing power of attorney was acknowledged and affidavit made, was at the time of so doing a justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly Commissioned and sworn, and that his signature above written is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office on this 11 day of September 1855-
J. W. Scott Clerk
Power of Att. Elizabeth McElroy. to Mr. H. MacRae to Examine pension papers of Archibald McElroy of North Carolina

m. 2 Recd. Sec. P. E.
Johnsonville P. E.
March 30, 1916.
Pension Department
The Rev. War Washington D. C.
Dear Sirs:
Archibald Mc ... was a lieutenant in Pals. Regiment from Mecklenburg county P. E. and W ... Steele was a corporal.

and received 96 funds a year as a N. C. pensioner He was placed on the roll 11 th of March 1890.
I would thank you for any family data that you may have of these two pensioners
Yours most sincerely
(Mrs) Myra A. Dagle Cinnamille N. C.
RECEIVED A.G.O MAR 31 1916

Raymond D. Snyder
Archie M. Snyder
COMMERCIAL
PRINTERS
CONCORD, N. C.
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Aug. 6, 1930
Dear Sir:
I desire information concerning Capt. Archibald McCurdy, a soldier of the Revolutionary War. His name on the records might be listed as McCordy if listed at all. Some of his commission reads as follows: Do, by these Presents, constitute and appoint you to be a Capt. of a Company of foot in the first Battallian Mecklenburg County, N.C. ( 1782)
Any information before the above date about him as to the battles, offices he was in if any would be greatly appreciated.
I hope to get a general knowledge about him during the war if possible.
I am yours very truly,
Archie M. Snyder
Box #258
Concord, N.C.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Archibald M c Curdy a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Dec. 1775 2 mos. Pvt. Houston Thomas Polk N.C.   June 1776 3 mos. Barringer Phifer Inc. Ex.   March 1780 3 mos. Wagoner James White George Alexander   April 1780 3 1/2 mos. Pvt. Oliver Helms Davis   Oct 1780 1 mos. " Helms Davis   Dec. 1780 1 mos. " Thomas Rhea Childs   Feb. 1781 6 mos. Quar. William Polk  
Battles engaged in, Snow Camp, Hanging Rock, Kings Mountain, Cowpens, Guilford Court House, Eutaw Springs
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Rockingham Co. N.C.
Date of application for pension, Nov. 19, 1852
Residence at date of application, Cabarrus Co. N.C.
Age at date of application, b. Apr. 16, 1752 in Rockingham Co. N.C.
Remarks: d. Nov. 10, 1845 in Cabarrus Co. N.C.
He was Oct. 19 & 20, 1826 in Cabarrus Co. N.C. Elizabeth Gully w. was b. Oct. 16, 1791 & was at same time on an app. ex. Nov. 2, 1853 while a res. of Cabarrus Co. N.C. There were two sons & 1 dau. but no names are stated.
Respectfully,
1865 74 1791
Commissioner.

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME McCurdy, James GRADE Private LINE Pennsylvania
WARRANT NUMBER 9877 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED July 16, 1789 To not shown
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.