Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S 36097, for Alexander Mc Dowell, Pennsylvania

SERVICE
McDowell, Alexander
NUMBER
S 36097
CONTENTS

6087.
Kentucky
Alexander McDowell
of Gallatin County in the state of Kentucky who was a Sergeant in the regiment commanded by Colonel McKay of the Pennsylvania line, for the term of three years
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 24 th of August 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 th of February 1819 and sent to the Hon. R. M. Johnson House of Representatives U. States
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1818. 3.12 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 th Mar. 1819. 48
$51,12
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Gallatin County

31 23 8 31 11/30
2,06 1,06 3,12

Alexander McDowell
Sergeant
Pennsylvania Line
1776 - 3 years
Admitted
Dep d by A o Johnson 29 th Dec r 1878

State of Kentucky Gallatin Circuit Ct
On this twentyfourth day of August 1818 before me, the undersigned one of the Circuit Judges for the State aforesaid appeared to the said Circuit, personally appeared Alexander M. Donnell aged sixty three years, resident in the County of Gallatin in the said Circuit, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the pension made by the 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 Alexander Donnell enlisted in. Moreland County in the State of Pennsylvania in the Company commanded by Captain Samuel Miller of the 8th Pennsylvania Regiment commanded by Colonel Ray, That he continued to serve in said Corps or in the service of the United States until the 18th day of March 1779 when he was discharged from service in the Town of Pittsburgh in the State of Pennsylvania as will appear by his discharge hereunto annexed. That he was in the Battle of Brandywine under Captain Miller in the 8th Regt of Pennsylvania commanded by Colo Broadhead. where he was slightly wounded. That he was in the Battle of Germantown under the same officers - and that he is reduced in circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support, and that he has no other evidence now in his possession or power of his said services.
Alex d M. Donnell

We the undersigned do make oath that we reside neighbors to the foregoing before mentioned Alexander McDowell and are personally acquainted with his means of subsistence and are of opinion that he is entitled to the provision made by the act of Congress for the indigent soldiers of the revolutionary Army.
Samuel Todd W. O. Butler
Sworn to and declared before me the day and year aforesaid. Silas M. Wood Judge
I Silas M. Wood Judge of the as aforesaid do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Alexander McDowell did serve in the Revolutionary war as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy for the term of nine months in the continental establishment and that he is reduced in circumstances so as to entitle him to the provision made by the before recited act of Congress and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and has before me to the Secretary of the Depart- ment of war pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress.
August 22 nd 1818
Silas M. Wood Judge presiding in the Federal District Scribner

Pittsburgh 18 th November 1861 Alexander H. Dovel a sergeant in the Eighth Pennsylvania Regiment being entitled for three from the 2 nd Day of August 1861 having served the above time in the Character of a sergeant and good Soldier is hereby Honorably Discharged the character as under my Hand, the Day and Date Above written all Concerned J. Bayards 1 st Lieut Colonel & Comd
State of Kentucky Se
I William Winslow Clerk of the said Court do hereby Certify that the within Silas M. Noel whose name is hereunto subscribed and Seal affixed, was at the date thereof and still is Judge of this Circuit Court.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of my Office this Twenty Third Day of November In the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and Eighteen and In the twenty seventh year of the Common Wealth.
Wm. Winslow

Pittsburgh 15 th November - 1860 Alexander M c Dowell a Sergeant in the Eighth Pennsylvania Regiment being enlisted for three years from the 9 th Day of August 1860 Having served the above time in the Character of a diligent and A Good Soldier is Hereby Honourably Discharged the discharge given under my Hand the Day and Date Above written To all Concerned
J. Bayards Leno Colonel C.O.
State of Kentucky Se
I William Winston Clerk of the said Court To wit do hereby certify that the Honble Silas M Noll whose name is hereunto subscribed and Seal af- fixed, was at the date thereof and still is Judge of this Circuit Court
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of my Office this Twenty Third Day of November In the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and Eighteen and In the Twenty seventh year of the Common Wealth
W. Winston

Alexander McDowell
Sergeant
Pennsylvania Line
1776 - 3 years
Admitted
dep d by C o Johnson 29 th Dec r 1828
Transmitted by Miss Butler Special Agent

Rev. M c Gowen
Schadula
1887
Con
J. L. E.

State of Kentucky, Fayette Circuit Court June Term 1821. 26 th day of June 1821
Be it remembered that on this day personally appeared in open Court Alexander M c Gowell, who produced in Court his Subscribed Declaration and schedule thereto annexed, of his property, amounting to Forty four Dollars, to which he made oath agreeably to the act of Congress concerning pensioners, which is thereupon ordered to be entered of Record as follows
Schedule.
District of Kentucky, ss.
Fayette Circuit Set
On this 26 th day of June 1821 personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record for the said District, and Circuit of Fayette County, Alexander M c Gowell aged Sixty six years resident in said County, in said District, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath, declare, that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows: he enlisted in the State of Pennsylvania, West Moreland County for three years in Captain Samuel Millers Company in the 8 th (Pennsylvania) Regiment Commanded by Colonel M c Coy, that he served out the three years and was honorably discharged at Pittsburgh then called "Fort Pitt" that his original Declaration the 24 th day of August 1818. and his Pension certificate N o 6887. And I do sol- emnly swear that I was a resident 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 any 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 Revolutionary War passed on the 18 th day of March 1818 and that I have not nor has any person in Trust for me any property or securities, Contracts or Debts, due to me nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed:
One bay mare $30.00 One Cow and Calf 10.00 Four Hogs 4.00 $44.00
Hea! M c Dowell
That he is by pursuit a Farmer and lives with his son who furnishes me with land and utensils to work it; all my children have left me, my family consists of my wife and two orphan children who I have agreed to keep as long as my wife and myself live. Hea! M c Dowell
Sworn to, and Declared, on the 20 th day of June 1821 before me
W. Warren Circuit Judge
State of Kentucky Sayelle Circuit Sol. Thomas Bodley
Clerk of the Court for the Circuit aforesaid

I do hereby certify, that the foregoing Declaration and the Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said Court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the Property exhibited in the afore- said schedule is forty four Dollars.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, this 23 rd day of June 1821. and in the 36 th year of the Commonwealth.
Thos. Bodley C lerk
State of Kentucky. Fayette Circuit Court. I William Warren one of the Circuit Judges for the Commonwealth of Kentucky and Judge of the Fayette Circuit Court do certify that Thomas Bodley who's name is subscribed to the foregoing certificate is at this time, and was at the time of signing the same, Clerk of the said Circuit Court, duly appointed a commissioned and qualified according to law; and that full faith and credit is and ought to be given to all his official acts as such. Given under my hand this 2 nd day of June 1821. W. Warren J.

Q453 S. 36097
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 Alvin McDowell 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.     Aug 2-1776 to Nov 18-1777 Sgt Samuel Miller (Mackay Burdick) Penn                                                   
Battles engaged in, Brandywine, slightly wounded - Germantown Residence of soldier at enlistment, E. 10th & 11th streets, Co. Pa. Date of application for pension, Aug. 24-1810 Residence at date of application, Delaware Valley Age at date of application, 63 years
Remarks: In 1821 soldier referred to wife and children, no name stated. There is no further family data on file.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

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36 097 Pay INVALID.
File No. 36 097
Alexander W. Dowell Long River Road
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index: Vol. 2, Page 268
[Arrangement of 1870.]
May 12 '96 paid pens d to Mrs M.E. Ja Yond du Lac, N.B. J.M.D.
1923 Feb. 3. Hist to Mrs B. J. Newman aws See letter in claim Simeon Walling W-22 531

all [unclear] To the Honble John C. Calhoun War Department Washington City Also To 1847 LEXA JUN 27 Mail

Leamington Office June 26 th 1821.
Dear Sir I here send Enclosed the Schedule of Mr. Alexander McCall who begs to be continued on the Pension list for the District of Kentucky — I will thank you to advise me of the fate of his application
I am very Respectfully your Friend
Samuel M c Clay
J. L. Edwards Esq. Pension Office Washington City

O. W. & N. Div.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C. Feb. 29, 1896.
Respectfully returned to
Mrs. M. E. Jack, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.
To aid the Bureau in making a satisfactory search for the name of the within mentioned soldier you are requested to fill out the enclosed slip as fully as possible and return same to this Bureau with your letter of Jan. 15th.
W. L. [unintelligible] Commissioner.

836097 REVOLUTIONARY SERVICE.
O. W. & N. Div.
MEMORANDA.
Please supply as much as possible of the data called for below.
Full name of soldier:
Alexander Mc Donald
Place of residence before service: (Town, county, and State, if possible.)
I think Bucks Co Pennsylvania
Place of residence after service: (Town, county, and State, if possible.)
I think Bucks Co Pennsylvania
Date of death (as near as possible):
don't know
Christian name of widow:
don't know
Did either he or his widow receive a pension
Remarks: I think he held an office. think he was a Colonel. I think he fought at the battle of Red Bank near Phila. it is my recollection he was taken prisoner there. my people had good prints of him over 40 years ago.
Your name and address:
Mrs M E Jack Forest Dr. Lake Griz
was killed at the battle of Red Bank near Phila. it is my recollection he was taken prisoner there. my people had good prints of him over 40 years ago.

O. W. & N. Div.
D. W. B.
I. 36097.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C., May 12th, 1896.
Madam:-
Replying to your request for information concerning the military record of Alexander McDowell, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you are advised that he made an application for pension on August 24th, 1818, at which time he was residing in Gallatin Co., Ky., and 63 years years of age, and his pension was allowed for three years' actual service as a sergeant in the Penna. troops, Revolutionary war; a part of the time he served under Capt. Samuel Miller and Col. McKay. He enlisted from Westmoreland Co., Penna.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mrs. H. E. Jack,
Fond du Lac, Wis.

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Gentlemen:- Is there an Alexander McDowell on the Pension roll of the Revolutionary War? I think he served as Colonel. Please address,
Mrs. M. E. Jack.