Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 7722, for Jarrel Thompson, North Carolina

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
N. 6.
Thompson, Jarrel
S. 7722.
Carded
CONTENTS

32.342
N. Carolinal
Jarrel Thompson of Northamp in the State of N. C who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain _____ of the regt commanded by _____ in the N. C. line for 6 months.
Inscribed on the Roll of N. C. at the rate of 20 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 day of June 1845 and sent to Hon. John R. Daniel
Arrears to the 14th of Littleton Semi-annual allowance ending N. C.
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J. L. Swann Clerk, Book E, Vol. 62 Page 76
Rep. J. L. Swann at Barney Apr 28 '49

37.034
Jarrel Thompson act 7. June, 1832.
South-Carolina -
adm d
6 mops $ 20.
Hon J. R. J. Daniel. Littleton N. C.

State of North Carolina } SS Northampton County } On this 6 th day of September eighteen hundred and forty-four, personally appeared before me Charles R. Kee an acting Magistrate and a member of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions in and for the County, aforesaid, Jarrel Thomson, a resident of said County, aged eighty two 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 7 th , 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States, as a private Soldier, in the War of the Revolution, about the first of May, Seventeen hundred and eighty, as well as he can recollect for a term of three months, and served out the same under the following named Officers (To Wit) Capt. Bunn of the County, aforesaid, and Col. Sowell, Capt. Bunn commanded the Company, in which he served, and Col. Sowell the Regiment to which his said Capt. Bunn's Company was attached; the N o . of said Regiment he does not recollect.
That he joined Capt. Bunn's Company at Col. Long's near the Town of Halifax, where he received his musket, and Cartridge box; That they then march from Col. Long's old field, under command of the aforesaid Capt. Bunn, to Log Court House on Tar River, the place (he thinks) where Lewisburg in Franklin County N.C. is now situated; that there, they joined the Soldiers from the different adjoining Counties, it being the place of Rendezvous for the Soldiers of the adjoining Counties; There Col. Sowell took Command of the Regiment to which now  then  now attached his said Capt. Bunn's Company was attached.
That they then marched from said Court House, to Croatan Creek, near the Town of Raleigh, where they encamped, and remained some two or three weeks, as well as he can recollect. From there they marched to Salisbury; Thence to Charlotte, where they remained one or two days, then marched back to Salisbury, encamped, and remained there about three weeks, as near as he can recollect; From Salisbury they marched to Ramsay's Mill on Deep River, and remained there about four weeks (he thinks) From Ramsay's Mill they marched to the Island Ford (so called) on the Yadkin River, and remained there some week, or ten days; From the Island Ford, they marched back to Raleigh, Thence back again to Salisbury, remained there about four weeks, as well as his memory serves him, when, and when, he together with Capt. Bunn's Company were regularly discharged; which discharge has been destroyed, in some way he knows not how. He further declares

= That, about the first of February, in the year Seventeen hundred and eighty, one (as well as he can remember) he was drafted for another tour or term of three months, which tour, he served out under Capt. Kidd, who was Capt. of the Guard over the prisoners in the Town of Halifax, and that at the expiration of his said last tour or term of service, he was discharged by the aforesaid Capt. Kidd, which was destroyed also with his other discharge. That the reason why he has never applied for a pension before, was, that, he had lost his Discharges, and did not know, that, he could prove his services. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever, to a pension or annuity except the present; and declares, that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any State. — Sworn to, and Subscribed, on the day and year first above written; before me C. Hardy R. The J. J. his Jarrel Thomson (seal) mark
The following questions, were asked, the above named applicant; and the following answers given. Question. Where, and in what year were you born? Answer. I was born in Northampton County, N.Ca, in the year Seventeen hundred and sixty two. 2. Where were you living when called into service, and where have you lived since the Revolutionary War? A. I lived in Northampton County N.Ca. where I now live, and have ever lived, with the exception of three years; during which time, I lived in Greensville County Ca. 2. Did you ever receive a discharge from the Service, and by whom was it given. A. I received a discharge from the Service at Salisbury, N.Ca, but don't recollect the name of the Officer, who gave it to me; I received a discharge from the Service in the Town of Halifax also; Capt. Kidd gave it to me, both of which I have lost or destroyed in some way, I know not how C. Hardy R. The J. J.
We William H. Hardy a clergyman, residing in the County of Northampton County N.Ca, and Charles R. Kee Magistrate residing in the same) hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Jarrel Thomson, who has subscribed, and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be upwards of eighty years of age; that he is respected and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion, and believe that he served as he has stated in the foregoing declaration; That he is by reason of old age and bodily infirmity, unable to attend court to make the foregoing declaration;

= That he is a man of truth, and that full faith, and credit is due to his oath. — Given under our hands this 6 th day of September 1844.
W m H. Hardee. Clergyman Charles R. Kee
State of North Carolina Northampton County } Court of Pleas, and Quarter Sessions; September Session 1844.
The foregoing declaration of Jarrel Thomson, having been exhibited in open court, this day, as taken before Charles R. Kee, an acting Justice of the peace in and for our said county; The court confirm the same, as though it had been taken before this court; and said court are of opinion that, the aforesaid applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the court further certify, that William H. Hardee, who has signed the proceedings Certificate, is a clergyman, resident in the county of Northampton N.C., and Charles R. Kee, Magistrate, who has also signed the same; is a resident in the same county, and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit. —
I Thomas Hughes, clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, for Northampton County, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court, in the matter of the application of Jarrel Thomson for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office, this 11 th day of September 1844.
T. Hughes

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
N.Y. 7722
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Jarrel Thomson 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.     May 1, 1780 3 mos. Pvt. Henry Bunn Sorel N.C.   Feb 1, 1781 3 mos. Kid        
Battles engaged in, ✓
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Northampton Co. N.C.
Date of application for pension, Sept 6, 1844
Residence at date of application, Northampton Co. N.C.
Age at date of application, b. in 1762 in Northampton Co. N.C.
Remarks: There is no data as to family.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

1916 July 19 Hist. To Miss L. H. Bonner
Rev War
7722
INVALID.
File No. 7722
Jarrah Thompson
Rev War
Act: June 1 th 1852
Index:—Vol. 123 , Page 373
[Arrangement of 1870.]

free J. R. [?]
April 14, 1841.
be see below - above Lock,
his Jan. 23, 1841.
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James Thompson,
June 7, 1832.
Mr Lockey claim admitted sent to him.
Edward [?]
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Isaac Thompson NC act 7 June 1832 p 20 th
To what time was he last paid 46 $
Pension Office June 26 th 49
Paid to 4 th Sept. 1847.
W. B.

The affidavit of James Seat in the case of Jarrel Thomson upon an application for a Pension. ~
State of North Carolina } Northampton County } On this fourth day of March 1845, personally appeared before me Charles R. Kee - an acting justice of the Peace, in and for the County, aforesaid, James Seat, a Revolutionary pensioner, resident of said County; who certifies upon his oath that, he well knows that the above named Jarrel Thomson was a private soldier in the North Carolina Militia; That he well recollects to have served three months (if not more) with the said Jarrel Thomson in Capt Henry Bunn's Comp = any, and in Col. Sowell's Regiment in the said War of the Revolution. He further certifies that he served three months with the aforesaid Jarrel Thomson, in the Town of Halifax, State of North Carolina, under Capt Kid, who was Captain of the Guard over the prisoners in said Town of Halifax, in the said War of the Revolution; he can not now, (from old age and the consequent loss of memory,) distinctly recollect the year in which the above named services were performed, but thinks that the first mentioned service was performed in the year seventeen hundred and eighty; and that the last mentioned service was rendered some time in the year eighteen hundred and eighty- one. - Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year first above written before me. before me James his Seat mark
Charles R Kee J.P.
State of North Carolina } Northampton County } I, the said justice of the Peace do hereby Certify that I am well acquainted with James Seat, and know him to be a Revolutionary pensioner, I also know him to be a man of strict veracity, and that full faith, and credit is due to his oath. Given under my hand and seal this 4 th day of March 1845. Charles R Kee J.P.

State of North Carolina
I, Thos. Hughes Clerk of the County Court of Northampton County, do hereby certify that Charles R. Lee whose genuine signatures appear to the foregoing affidavit and certificate, is and was, at the time of signing the same, an acting Justice of the Peace, in and for our said County, and that full faith, and credit, is due to all his official acts as such. — Given under my hand and seal of Office at Office this 5th March 1845
Thos. Hughes Clerk
State of North Carolina Northampton County
We the undersigned Citizens of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that we all know old Mr. James Beal (the Revolutionary pensioner of this said County) either personally or by character, and we know and believe him to be a man of strict veracity, and that full faith and credit is certainly due to his oath. —
Samuel Calvert
Thos. Hughes
John B. Osborn
Herod Harrison
Thos. McRaney
William Barron F.S.

I am well acquainted with Samuel Calver and Hued Faison and have some acquaint- ance with Tho. Hughes John B O'How & Tho Dewey though I have not a personal acquain- tance with W m Barrow I understand he is the presiding Justice of Northampton County Court - From their character & standing I believe their statement therein entitled to full faith & credit - Sept. 5. 1845
J. K. Daniel

Halifax N.C. Apr. 5. 1848
Dear Sir
Enclosed I forward some papers in the course of application for pecuniary which when acted on, you will send me letter to my address at Littleton giving information of the result.
Yours with respect. J. L. Edwards Esq Washington City D. C.

Jackson. W. Sept 8/48.
David A Barnes.
What pension has been allowed David Thompson.
B436. Rec Sept. 15/48. Pension Office.
Ames

Jackson Carolina Sept 8 th 1848.
Hon William L. Marcy.
Dear Sir
Mr Jarrel Thompson a revolutionary pensioner, residing near this place has requested me to write to your department and enquire what pension has been allowed him, and what amounts of money has been paid to any agent in his name. He desires this information for the reason that he has yet, received but a small sum, less than he supposes himself entitled to receive.
Yours very respectfully David A. Barnes

Aurora, N. C., July 6, 1916.
DEPARTMENT of INTERIOR, Washington,
< Ind RW Rec
Dear Sir:-
Please send me a statement of the military history of JARRELL THOMPSON of N. C. who was on the pension list of N. C. in 1835 for services in the Revolutionary War.
Yours truly,
(Miss) L. H. Bonner

(N180)
Yours truly,
to the Revolutionary War.
JOHN L. C. who was on the pension list of M. C. in 1822 for services
please send me a statement of the military record of JOHN L. C.
Dear Sir:-
Washington.
DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR.
John L. C. July 8 1916.