Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 24,167, for James Murphey, North Carolina

SERVICE
NUMBER
N.C.
Murphy, James or Murphy, Sarah
No. 24167
CONTENTS

1853 March 12 Incribed in D of C's, roll, V pen. Agt. at Fayetteville N.C. written to for notification of the 10th also p agt. of D.C. notified
5.207  Dist. Columbia 5.
Sarah Murphy deceased wife of James Murphy died on the
of _____ in the State of _____ who was a _____ in the _____ commanded Captain _____ of the _____ commanded _____ in the _____ Revolutionary War
Inscribed on the Roll of D. of Col a at the rate of 70 Dollars _____ Cents per annum, to commence on the 11 day of March, 1831. Ending 5. July 1871
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 day of March 1853 and sent to _____
Issued to the 4th of _____ Semi-annual allowance ending _____
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the }
Recorded by _____ Clerk, Book _____ Vol. _____ Page 442 443.

James Murphy To Mer Brother } Bond July 28 th 1779

Know all men by these presents That we James Murphy and John Strotter are held and firmly bound to Richard Cavell Esq r Governor &c in the sum of five hundred Pounds To which payment will and truly to be made to the said Cavell Esq r Governor &c or to his successor in Office we bind ourselves our heirs executors & administrators jointly severally & firmly by these presents. Sealed with our and dated this 28 th day of February Anno Dnm 1779
The condition of this obligation is such That whereas there is a Marriage shortly expected to be solemnized and had between the above bound James Murphy and Sarah Strotter, Now know ye that if there be no lawful cause to obstruct the said Marriage then the above obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force &c Sign Sealed &c in presence of W m Johnson
James Murphy his mark John Strotter his mark

State of North Carolina County of Franklin
On this 14 th day of June 18 hundred a. d. Forty two, personally appeared before us two of the acting Magistrates in for. the said County Sarah Murphy a g e a Ninety One Years who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on her Oath Make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 4 th 1836: - That she was married to James Murphy (who was a Militia Soldier, & served as such for Six months, in the N th Carolina Militia under Capt. Col. Noren & other Militia Officers of the revolution) on the 1 st day of March 17 Hundred a. Seventy Nine (1779)
She further declares that her Husband the said James Murphy died on the 3 rd day of January 1826. - and that she is now a widow & has never married since her said Husband James Murphy died, as will more fully appear by reference to the Proof herewith annexed.
Sworn to & subscribed before -
Sarah her Murphy Mark
James Strother J.P. Edw. J. Fowle J.P.
We certify that Sarah Murphy, who hath this day sworn to & subscribed the foregoing Declaration is by reason of Bodily Infirmary unable to attend Court to make her said Declaration -
Given under Our hands & Seals this 14 th day of June A.D. 1842. - We also say that she is a Woman to be believed on Oath, & she says on Oath that she has no Documentary Evidence
James Strother J.P. Seal Edw. J. Fowle J.P. Seal

State of North Carolina } Franklin County }
J Smith Patterson
Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions, of the said County Certify that James Brother William R. Hargrove & Edward T Foulkes whose names appear to the foregoing Declaration of Sarah Murphy and Affiants attached thereto are Magistrates of the County aforesaid and the signatures purporting to be theirs are their genuine signatures therefore due Faith and Credit should be given to their official acts as such
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office at office in Louisburg this 19 th day of June A.D. 1842.
J. Patterson Clk. of Franklin

State of N. Carolina } County of Franklin }
This day James Strother aged 79 years come before me one of the acting Justices of the Peace in & for the said County, & after being duly sworn according to Law. Says that he was well acquainted with James Murphy & his wife Sarah - That James Murphy was a Militia Soldier in the year 1781. but. How long he was a Soldier he does not know, but he knows the fact that he was in the N. Carolina Militia because he saw him in Camp near Hillsboro, N. Carolina in the Capacity of a Soldier - This deponent further says on Oath. That the said James Murphy married Sarah Strother, several years before he went into the army as a Soldier, and that they lived together as Husband & Wife up to the time of the death of said James Murphy, which occurred about sixteen years ago. & that the Sarah Murphy his widow is now a widow & has never married since her said Husband James Murphy died. Sworn to & subscribed, this 14 th day of June 1842 before me W. B. Haywood J.P. James Strother
N. Carolina
Franklin County } I Certify that I am well acquainted with James Strother who hath this day sworn to & subscribed the above Certificate & that he is a Respectable Man, a Credible One, & is to be believed on Oath. —
Given under my hand & seal This 14 th day of June 1842. W. B. Haywood J.P.

Sarah Murphy
N. 6.
Names of the Children.

State of North Carolina } Franklin County }
Personally appeared before me P. J. Brown one of the acting Justices of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, William Arendell, who being duly sworn upon the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God - Saith, That he was personally acquainted with Mrs. Sarah Mur- phy, the widow of James of James Murphy dec d - which said James was reputed to be a Revolutionary Soldier - and that the said Mrs. Sarah Murphy died in this County on the 3 rd day of July or about that time in the year 1842, and being called upon Clerically to perform the services of burial, I believed she died as above stated, and that she left the following children to wit, Catharine, wife to Brown dec d ; Harriett, wife of Joseph Murphy, Susan Murphy, Elizabeth Murphy & Sarah Murphy all of whom are still living, and twenty one years of age excepting Sarah who has deceased since the death of her Mother, leaving no issue -
Sworn and subscribed to before me this the 3 rd day of March A D 1853 -
Wm Arendell
Justo sworn & subscribed to } before me this day and date } above written }
P. J. Brown J.P.

State of North Carolina } Franklin County }
Personally appeared before me P. J. Brown one of the acting Justices of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid Elias May, who being duly sworn upon the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God - Saith that he was personally acquainted with Mrs. Sarah Murphy, widow of James Murphy deceased - which said James Murphy was reported to be a revolutionary soldier - and the said Mrs. Sarah Murphy then died in this County on the 5 th day of July or about that time in year 1842 and that she left the following Children (to wit) Catherine, wife of John Barron deceased, Harriett wife Joseph Murphy, Susan Murphy, Elizabeth Murphy, Sarah Murphy all of whom are still living and twenty one years old with the exception of Sarah who has deceased since the death of her mother Mrs. Sarah Murphy leaving no issue -
Sworn and subscribed to before me this the 3 rd day of March 1853
Elias May
Sworn & subscribed to } before me the day & date } above written P. J. Brown J.P. }
State of North Carolina } Franklin County }
I Young Patterson clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for the County and State aforesaid, certify that P. J. Brown whose signature appears to the foregoing affidavit, was now and was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly Commissioned and qualified, and the same are his genuine signatures - and

the persons who have qualified to the foregoing affidavits, that is William Arndall and Edin May, are credible and disinterested witnesses.
Given under my hand & seal of Office at Office this the 3 rd day of March A.D. 1853.
Y. Patterson bbb
State of N o Carolina Franklin County
I M c D. Hawkins Presiding magistrate of the court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for said county do hereby certify that Young Patterson who made the foregoing certificate was at the time and is Clerk of said court. That his attestation is in due form of law and our faith and credit are due to his official acts. Given under my hand and private seal. There being no seal of Office this 3 rd day of March A.D. 1853
M c D. Hawkins (Seal) Presiding Magistrate
Children are Catherine Barnes Harriett Murphy Susan Murphy & Elizabeth Murphy

Department of the Interior Washington January 26 th 1853.
Sir,
I have examined the case of Sarah Murphy an applicant for a Pension under the act of July 4 th 1836, and am of opinion that the marriage is sufficiently established to entitle the claimant to a pension for six months service of her husband under the aforesaid act. The papers in the case are herewith returned.
I am very Respectfully Your obedient Servant Alex r A. H. Stuart Secretary.
James E. Heath Esq. Comm r Pensions

No 7898.
Sarah Murphy, dec d widow of James
A.C o
Act 4 July 1836
Adm l to next of kin $20 per annum. Comig 4 March 1831 & ending 5 July 1842, payable to
Catharine Barron, Harriet Murphy Susan Murphy & Elizabeth Murphy, only surviving Children
Fayetteville
for V. Ellis Present

Genl. Johns on for. In Cole
Dear Sir,
Enclosed is the proof of the death & names of the surviving children of Mrs Sarah Murphy of N. C. where claim the Secretary allowed on appeal some 3 or 4 weeks since.
Please have the Certificate sent to me.
Yours truly P. P. Passan Miss

Pension Office Washington March 15 1853
Sir
Your favor of the 12th inst. is before me, and enclosed I have you the verification, as directed by Mr. Jacob Wm. [?]
I am Sir Yours Very Resp'tly James M. Smith Ag't
To James E. Heath Esq. Compt of Pension Washington City D.C.

Washington
July 9/52.
Wesperson Ellis
Appeals from the decision of the Comr of Pensions in the case of Sarah Murphy
Kirby
Referred to the Comr of Pensions for a Report Sept 2nd 52 Aug 9/52
C
Rec Aug 9. 1852.

Washington 19 July 52
Hon. C. H. N. Stuart Secy Interior De
Sir, In April last I filed an application for an appeal in the case of Sarah Murphy, and I have heard nothing from it.
Excuse me for presenting you another copy of the application and soliciting action thereon.
Very respectfully
Robert
P. P. Passmore Ellis Atty of Sarah Murphy

Sept 29. 42
Murphy Mulliken
Mr.
Ref. to Gov. Landover. Apr. 30. 42
free
Edward Esq. Com. Pensions Washington City D.C.

Wauwatosa N.C. 24 th Sept. 1842
Dr Sir - You request the original marriage bonds of Lewis Mulliecan & also that of James Murphy before you will decide whether their widows are entitled to a pension or not.
I presume copies are sufficient which the law requires, but have sent them contrary to my usage of my office or law upon the subject.
You will please after inspection return them to me immediately, as they are a part of my records - I have given bond & security for the safe keeping of the same -
as to the case I inquired of you whether the widows of certain revolutionary soldiers &c. - you require names - Mr Riggan died 29 th Dec r 1838 and was a pensioner at the rate of $20- per annum N.C. militia he was married 1778 his widow is now living - Is she entitled to a pension?
Respgly yrs &c
M. J. Montgomery Clerk of W.C.C.

Sarah M. [?] Sarah 186
Suspended Vell.
March 30 1852

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That we Susan Murphy & Catharine Barry, a party interested in the claim herein mentioned, do hereby constitute and appoint VESPASIAN ELLIS, of Washington City, our true and lawful Agent and Attorney, to prosecute the claim of Sarah Murphy for any amount of Revolutionary Pension, or increase of pension, that may be due; and I hereby authorise my said agent and attorney to examine all the papers and documents in relation to said claim, on file in the Departments at Washington City, or elsewhere; to file additional evidence or arguments; and to receive the Certificate which may be issued for said Claim, and to do all things that he might or could do were I personally present, hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney and Agent shall lawfully do in the premises.
WITNESS my hand and Seal this 10 th day of March A. D., 185 2
Signed and Sealed in the presence of }
D. and Thomas
STATE OF North Carolina } ss. COUNTY OF Franklin
(Catharine Barry)  Susan M. Murphy
On this 10 day of March A. D., 185 2 before me, the subscriber personally appeared Susan Murphy & Catharine Barry and acknowledged the foregoing Power of Attorney to be their act and deed, for the purposes therein mentioned, and also made oath that they are party directly interested in the claim above mentioned, as a claimant.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand, } the day and year aforesaid.
Geo. Dunliffe J. P.
I, Young Patterson Clerk of the County Court in the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that George Dunliffe before whom the foregoing paper was executed, was at the date of the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly authorized by law to administer oaths; and that the name thereunto subscribed, is his signature.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official Seal this 10 th day of March A. D., 185 2
Y. Patterson Clerk.

Act of 21 July 1836 Sarah Myrphy (wid) James
March 10 1853

PENSION OFFICE, 10 March 1857.
Sir: Be pleased to inscribe on your roll under the act below mentioned the following names, and pay the pensions as directed opposite the names.
Respectfully,
J. Heath Commissioner of Pensions.
To James Huske Esq.  Paymaster Fayetteville N.C.
   NAMES. RANK. ACT. ANNUAL AMOUNT. COMMENCEMENT OF PENSIONS. CONTINUATION OF PENSIONS.     Sarah Murphy dec'd widow of James Murphy Private 1st July 1836. 170. 4 March 1838 5. July 1842 when she died   Pay the amount due to the names of James Harriet Murphy, Susan Murphy & Elizabeth Murphy, only surviving children of Sarah Murphy dec'd.  

PENSION OFFICE, 10 March 1853.
Sir: Be pleased to inscribe on your roll under the act below mentioned the following names, and pay the pensions as directed opposite the names.
Respectfully,
H. Wall
Commissioner of Pensions.
To James Brooke Esq. Hon. Secy of War
   NAMES. RANK. ACT. ANNUAL AMOUNT. COMMENCEMENT OF PENSIONS. CONTINUATION OF PENSIONS.      Sarah Murphy decd. Widow of James Murphy   Private   1 July 1836.   $20.   1 March 1831   Ending 5 July 1842 when she died   
Pay the amount due, to Catherine Barres Harriet Murphy, Susan Murphy & Elizabeth Murphy, only surviving children of Sarah Murphy decd.

WIDOW, &c.
File No. 24167
Sarah Murphy Widow of James Murphy Rev Rev War
Act: July 4 th 1836
Index:—Vol. 11, Page 73
[Arrangement of 1870.]

no. 7898 Sarah Murphy of James North Carolina
Suspended
See let. 9 Sept 1842 W. J. Montgomery
Rep t to Secy. Aug 17. '52 Let to V. Ellis 29 Jan 53 Same 23 Feb 11
Act 4 July 1836

Mr. Cole

Mr Cole
De Sir
England is the proof reg? of the names of Mrs Sarah Murphy's children, whose pension was allowed by the Sanitary & whose case is waiting on your desk for this proof before issuing the Certificate.
Yr obedt Servt V Ellis

and to his successors in office we bind our- selves our heirs Exrs & adm rs jointly & severally firmly by these presents sealed & dated This Twenty eighth day of Feby. Anno. dom o . Seventeen hundred and seventy nine -
The condition of this obligation is such that whereas There is a marriage shortly expected to be solemnized & had between the above bound James Murphy and Sarah Strother.
Now know ye That if There be no lawfull Cause to obstruct the said marriage Then the above obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full force &c.
his James Murphy
5657 5657 James Murphy of James

State of North Carolina County of Warren
I, Francis Riggan of the state & county aforesaid, a Revolutionary Soldier aged 78. Years, certify on oath, that I was well acquainted with James Murphy, and his wife Sarah, whose Maiden name was Sarah Strother. — The said James Murphy was a Military Soldier in the Revolutionary War, and served as such for six months, to my own personal knowledge as we were in the War, together at the same time, the said James Murphy was drafted for a term of three months, in Captain Aaron Harris, Company in the month of February 1781. and served out. the same with me. — He the said James Murphy, was again (to wit) in the month of July 1781. drafted for another term of three months, in Captain Turners Company, and served out. the same, faithfully with me & was discharged. I further certify that the said James Murphy & his wife Sarah, were married a few years before the said Murphy was a Soldier of the Revolution, & they always lived together as husband & wife until the said Murphy died, which has been some 12 or fifteen years past. — and Sarah his widow is now living & has never married since her said husband's death. — Given under my hand, this 10 th day of August. 1842.
Sworn & subscribed before us —
Francis Riggan
J. Judkins Henry J. Macou

State of North Carolina } County of Warren }
We hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Francis Riggan, who hath sworn to & subscribed the foregoing certificate before us, & that he is a credible person, and is to be believed on oath. Given under our hands the 10 th day of August A.D. 1842.
Henry J. Macon ss
J. G. Bedkin J.P.
State of North Carolina } Warren County }
I Marcellus J. Montgomery Clerk of Pleas & Quarter Sessions of The said County & State Certify That Henry J. Macon and Tho. J. Jenkins whose names appear to the foregoing affidavit of Francis Riggan and to the certificate attached thereto are all magistrates of the County aforesaid and that the signatures purporting to be theirs are Their Genuine signatures Therefore due faith and credit should be given as such - In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand & seal of office at office in Warrenton this 31 st day of August A.D. 1842.
M. J. Montgomery Clk By J. M. White J.P.

Know all men by These presents that we James Murphy and John Strother are held & firmly bound to Richard Caswell Esqr Govr Vt in the sum of Five Hundred pounds, To which payment well & truly to be made to the said Caswell Esqr Govr and to his successors in office we bind ourselves our heirs Exrs & admrs jointly & severally firmly by These presents sealed & dated This Twenty eighth day of Feby. Anno. dom o . Seventeen hundred and seventy nine -
5657 5657 Sarah Murphy of James
The condition of this obligation is such that whereas There is a marriage shortly expected to be solemnized & had between the above bound James Murphy and Sarah Strother.
Now know ye That if There be no lawful Cause to obstruct the said marriage Then the above obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full force Vt.
Sealed & dated Vt } in presence of } William Johnson
James his Murphy (Seal) mark John his Strother (Seal) mark
State of North Carolina } Warren County }
I Marcellus J. Montgomery Clerk of the Court of pleas & quarter Sessions for said County in said State Certify that the foregoing is a true & exact Copy of the marriage Bond of James Murphy to Sarah Strother found on file in my office with the exception of the dates which is written in the Copy but in the original are expressed in plain legible figures: Thus 28 th day of February 1779.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office at office in Warrenton This 31 st day of August AD 1842
M c J. Montgomery Clk By J. N. White D c

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Murphy, James GRADE Private LINE Pennsylvania
WARRANT NUMBER 9925 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED August 10, 1789 to Richard Ratt, assignee
also, B.L.Wt. 187-60-55
*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.