Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 2884, for William Murrel, New Jersey

SERVICE
NUMBER
New Jersey
Murrel, William
S 2884
CONTENTS
Carded.

3483 Ohio Pittsburgh Agency
William Murrel
of Columbia in the State of Ohio who was a Private in the Comfy commanded by Captain Priddle of the Regt commanded by Col: Reed - in the N. Jersey line for 10 months from 1776
Inscribed on the Roll of Pittsburgh Agency at the rate of 33 - Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 th day of Dec r and sent to Hon: John Thompson, House of Reps.
  Arrears to 14th of Sept 1832  49.99    Semi-ann. allowance ending Mar: 33  16.67     $66.66  
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Not June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nathan Ree Clerk, Book D Vol. 2 Page 137
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Plead in the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Columbiana State of Ohio, held at the Court House in said County, on the 12th of April 1830. Present the Hon. Jeremiah H. McAlister, president of the Fifth Circuit of the Court of Common Pleas & John J. Bowman, Thomas Crighton & George Enally, Esqrs. Associate Judges of the Court fore-said for said County.
Original Claim.
Declaration, in order to be placed on the Pension List under the act of the 18th March 1818.
State of Ohio County of Columbiana ss on the 15 day of April 1830 personally appeared in open Court being a Court of record for the County and State fore-said having the power of fine & imprisonment, William Munnell resident in said County, aged Seventy one years; who being first duly affirmed according to law, doth on his affirmation, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the pension made by acts of Congress of the 18th, March 1818 and the first of May 1820, that he the said William Munnell enlisted for the term of nine months in the month of July in the year 1776 in the State of New Jersey in the Company commanded by Captain Joseph Bua in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Charles Reed, in the line of the State of New Jersey on the Continental establishment; that he continued to serve in the said corps until March 1777 when he was discharged from the service in the County of Burlington

in the State of New Jersey, that he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension, except the present; that he is informed from the Department that his name is not on the roll of any state, and that the following are the reasons for not making earlier application for a pension. Hitherto he has by his own industry and that of his daughter been able to support himself but is no longer able so to do, in consequence of his advanced age and other bodily infirmities. He further states that he has but one child now living with him, who is a daughter and is now twenty six years of age, and named Elizabeth Munn, and depending upon her own industry & the avails of the same for her support, and which is no more than sufficient for that purpose. He further states that his occupation formerly was that of a Carpenter Milewright, but has not the ability any longer to pursue it and is now in such indigent circumstances as not to be able to support himself without the assistance of his country or publick or private charity.
And in pursuance of the act of the first of May 1820 I do solemnly affirm, that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th 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 Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th day of March 1818 and that I have not nor has any person in trust for me, any property, 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. That, since, the 18th of March 1818 no changes have been made in my property, and that he has no further evidence of his service than the depositions hereto annexed.
Affirmed to and subscribed to on the day and year first above mentioned in Open Court Charles D. Coffin Clk.                      William Murel
Schedule of property belonging to applicant.
   Towit, one Cow $9.00   one Sea Kettle 0.75   one Skillet 0.37 1/4   one Pot 1.00   one old chest 0.25   one Tin Bucket 0.50   refer furniture & Coffee Pots 1.00   one ax 1.50   one Shovel .25   one Spade .37 1/4   Three Chairs 1.50   Two old do .25   $16 68 3/4  
Subscribed by me William Murel

Ohio, Columbiana County ss.
I Charles D. Kiffin, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County do hereby certify, that the foregoing affirmation and the Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the records of the said Court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount of the property & listed in the aforesaid schedule is sixteen dollars and sixty Eight \frac{3}{4} cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this 8th of May A.D. 1830.
Charles D. Kiffin, Clerk, Com. Pleas, Columbiana County.

Gen. Merrill
a full plate
The reason no Clergymen Contemplate attached to this Declaration is that Mr. Mannel now plays to the laity of friends John Thurman M.E. from Ohio
16 months
$83.30
Adm?
Hon. Mr. Thompson

n o 6037.
C. B.

The state of Ohio Columbia and county p. 3 personally appeared in open Court, before the Judges of the Court of Columbiana County now sitting. William Murrel a resident of said County of Columbiana and state of Ohio - aged on the 13th day of Septem- ber next seventy three years of age, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declara- -tion, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7th. 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated. I was born in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty nine on the 13th day of September, was born in a place called then Mount Holly in the state of New Jersey, making me on the 13th day of September next seventy three years of age - At the age of 16 or 17 years I volunteered my services in defense of our common country, in July 1776 my Captain officers names were Captain Joseph Budd, first Lieutenant, Samuel Goshill second Lieutenant John Norcross: first Sergt. John Sam- uel Charles Reed, Major - Ellis and Joseph Keill for Lieutenant Colonel The Battalion met at Mount Holly at which place I volunteered. From thence we marched to a place then called the "Black" horse Tavern, from thence to Bergen town on the Delaware river, at which place my mother received intelligence that I had arrived with the army (my father being then dead) she sent me a blanket by a wagoner who came to camp and delivered it to me - From thence we marched to Trenton, then we lodged in the Stone Barracks for that evening, from thence we marched to Princeton and quartered in the College; we remained here for two days, after which we again took up the line of march for Brunswick; here we received our rations - we remained at the latter place in the Barracks for two nights; from thence we continued our march and at the break of day, we crossed the Raritan river (when for the first time I saw a number of porpoises) and encamped in the town of Amboy in some old buildings, and when at the latter place, the British lay on Staten Island. and after night came on, we could distinctly hear the Reefs and British sentinels exclaim "All is Well"; From

Amboy we marched toward Elizabeth town, here I think we remained two nights, it rained very hard after we again took our line of march for the first day after leaving Amboy - Then we again retraced our steps to Amboy, at which place I remained until I got my discharge, from Captain Joseph Budd - I had remained in the Army four months - There was a circumstance that occurred, which I well remember - A lieutenant  Lieutenant from Egg Harbor went one evening to examine the battery of the posts, he came to one, who was a small German boy belonging to the Virginia line: The boy called to this lieutenant to advance and give the Counter sign which was repeated three, (all of which calls were heard by the next post) the lieutenant not advancing when the demand came the third time, the boy fired and killed him - Next morning, I saw him, as well as the boy - The lieutenant was shot about two inches below the right breast, and came out on the left side, near where the ribs joined the backbone.
On the 25th day of December 1776 General George Washington took a large number of Hessians at Trenton - After which a general call was made for all the Militia, and on or about the first day of January 1777, I again volunteered my services in the Militia under Captain John Myers; first Lieutenant Samuel Gashell, second Lieutenant John Worcross and Ensign Joseph Tash, The other officers being the same except the Colonel of whom I have not at this time any recollection - General Israel Putnam being the commander of all the troops that were then there - We were ordered to rendezvous at Princeton, we remained here until about the middle of May if I recollect right - At this place we were frequently out upon scouting parties, at one time myself and eleven other fellow soldiers commanded by "Big John" Reaves (as he was usually called) first Sergt. of one of the companies (the British being then quartered or stationed in the town of Brunswick) myself in company of the Serut aforesaid, proceeded towards Brunswick and when we had arrived within about two miles of said place, a body of British light horsemen in number six came in pursuit of us, we fired and got the contents of our guns at them, at the command of the commander of the Serut.

and then a retreat was ordered - One of the "light horse men" pursued me, but he failed in his object by reason of the snow being very deep , which permitted my running on its surface (it being a very hard crust on it) without my breaking in, lest the horse at every leap be made broke in , which caused to lessen his speed - however there being a stone fence near at hand and after having leaped it, and in the act of drawing my hand from the top of the fence, the light horse man made a pass at me, with his sword, which struck my right thumb, and split it more than an inch, after which he fired a pistol at me, the ball took effect and lodged in the calf of my right left leg - I continued my retreat for a short distance, when I came to another stone fence, I crossed it, and after having so done, here I found my eleven companions, and it being in the wood, the light horse man retreated; we were ordered by the commanding officer of the Scout to load and fire, which we accordingly done and retreated. We remain at Pacootow until our Captain got his discharge - and I cannot now recollect whether I got my discharge at this or whether I received it after we came home - In this latter town I served four months - About this time (1777) also had passed or a regulation made that if three persons would hire a substitute for three years, those persons would be exempt from service for that time - (my father being dead and I being bound to the age as an intended apprentice to the Millwright business, my mother wishing me to remain at home so that I might be able to receive my trade) My mother was the executrix of the last will and testament of my father's estate, agreed with my father's executors Joseph Mullin and Zachariah Russell to hire a substitute for three years, which they accordingly done, and hired a certain James Murray for the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars - He entered the said Murray in Captain John Hollingshead's Company of the Jersey Regiments - This substitute was hired by my mother on my part, Joseph Mullin on the part of his son Samuel Mullin and Zachariah Russell on the part of his son William

Russell; this latter gentleman I understand is now a judge for the county of Burlington New Jersey — In 1780 or 1781. (it was the time the British wintered in the city of Philadelphia the commander was Genl. Howe) In the same winter I was again called out under the same officers as near as I can now recollect and served 1 or two months as near as I can recollect — I again got my discharge from my captain — all of which discharges are now lost. He hereby relinquishes any claim whatsoever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that my name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any State
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year of aforesaid — Offen G.H.  H. Merrill
We John Thompson (member of Congress) and Jacob Shankle H. A. Blochson. Joel Gaskill Residing in the town of New Lisbon county of Columbiana and state of Ohio, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with William Murrel, who has subscribed and subscribed sworn to the above Declaration; that we believe him to be about thirty years of age 12th. September next; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we con- cur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed, and the day and year first above written. Charles S. Offin  John Thompson Wm. M. Murrel  Joel Gaskill Interrogatories propounded by the court Hisher A. Blochson Jacob Shankle
First — When and in what year were you born? Answer I was born in Mount Holly in Burlington county state of New Jersey, on the 13th. day of September 1759.
Second — Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?
Answer. I have my age a record, which is my bible which I copied my age from my father's bible
now, at the command of the commonwealth

Third— Where were you living when called into service, when have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and when do you now live.
Answer. I was living at a place called New Mills — seven miles from Mount Holly in the state of New Jersey— I lived in Mount Holly, and in Pittsgrove township, Salem County— also in Pilesgrove township in the same county all in the state of New Jersey aforesaid, from there I moved to Washington County state of Pennsylvania— from there I moved to the Green Township Columbia County Ohio, — and from there to Centre township of the same county— and I now live in the town of New Lisbon county and state last mentioned—
Fourth— How were you called into service;
Answer. I volunteered— First time I served about four months, the second time I again volunteered and served about four months. The third time volunteered and served 1 or 2 months.
5th— State the names of some of the Regular Officers names, who were with the troops, when you served: & Material  the such Continental Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service.
Answer Captain Joseph Budd, John Myles, Major Ellis— Colonel Charles Reed and Joseph Holliman— Generals Israel Putnam— The Jersey Troops— and the general circumstances of my service is as detailed in my declaration.
6th— Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it?
Answer. I had two or three. The first from Captain Joseph Budd, second John Myles & I think the third from John Myles and as to the existence of them I am unable to state, what became of them.

7— State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighbourhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your service as a soldier of the Revolution—
Answers. John Thomson Member of Congress member of Congress and Jacob Shaw— Fisher H. Blochman, Joel Gaskill C. D. Coffin.
And the Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier, and served as he states— And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that John Thomson, F. H. Blochman, Joel Gaskill & J. Shaw William Murrell, who have signed the preceding certificate are residents of the town of New Lisbon Columbia County and State of Ohio, are creditable persons, and that their statements is entitled to credit—
I Charles D. Coffin Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of said County, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of William Murrell for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of the Court this 11th day of August 1832.
Charles D. Coffin. W. C. Murrell

William Murrell a pen d of Ohio law '32 I have a letter of inquiry dated Jan. 17. 1856 from
Abad Joy
1855 75 1780

James Allison, Virginia

Rev. Mar.
2884.
INVALID.
Rev.
File No. 2884
Wm. Murrel
Br. S. J. Line
Act: June 7, '32
Index: —Vol. 4 , Page 268
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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Col. Mr. Head.
William Munn
Original claim.

State of Ohio Columbian County } ss Before me the subscriber one of the Justice Justices of the peace in and for the county and State aforesaid, personally appeared this day Jacob Shawke Jr. and Joel Gaskill of the aforesaid county and State who did severally affirm that William Muncel by whom the foregoing declaration was subscribed, is generally reputed and believed to have been a Sal egian gier in the army of the Revolution, in manner as therein stated.
Witness my hand and seal this 14 th day of April AD 1830
Samuel Richords Justice of the peace
Jacob Shawke Joel Gaskill
I hereby certify that Jacob Shawke & Joel Gaskill by whom the foregoing affidavit was made are gentlemen of full respectability, & whose character for truth & veracity are un- questionable
14 April 1830.
Samuel Richords Justice of the Peace

The State of Ohio, Columbiana County, ss:
I Charles D. Coffin, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County do certify that Samuel Richards, Esquire, before whom the foregoing affidavits were made & whose signature is to the certificate of the same was at the time thereof and still is a Justice of the peace in and for said County of Columbiana, duly commissioned and qualified, to whose official acts as such full faith and credit are
Witness my signature and the seal of said Court at my office in New Lisbon in said County, the 8th May 1830.
Charles D. Coffin, Clerk of Court of Common Pleas.
Original retained Original retained

No 21.282.
Mr Murrell Columbiana Co Ohio
Act 18. March 1818.
Rejected
See letter to E. D. Coffin 15 May 1830.
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