Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 9582, for John Murdochs, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Murdoch, John
No. 9582.
or Murdoch
or Murdock ,
CONTENTS
Margaret

9463 Virginia Roll.
John Murdoch,
of Washington Co. in the state of Virginia who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Wood of the Virginia line, for the term of one year .
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 22 , of July 1818 .
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 of Apr. 1819 , and sent to Peter Johnston, Esq. Abingdon, V a
  Arrears to 4th of March 1819 . . . . .  59. 61    Semi-ann. all'ce ending Sept. 4. 1819 . . .  48. "    amt. 7m: 14/31 .     $ 107. 61  
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued June 19 2nd 1821
Myrtille and Robert Clarke 31. 1820 to David Campbell, Abingdon, Virginia

11734
Virginia Richmond
Margaret Murdock, dec d
J.W. Stevens Feb 5/55
widow of John Murdock who died on the 16th Sept 1842
of Va in the State of who was a private in the by Captain of the by in the Revolution time for one year.
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of $10, Dollars 00, Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 th day of January 1835 and sent to J.W. Stevens Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending Abingdon Va.
{ Revolutionary Claim, } Act July 7, 1838. }
G. T. Getty
Recorded by Book
Vol. 1.
Clerk. Page 283

The declaration of the Heirs, of John Murdock, Who was a pensioner of the United States, in the County of Washington and Who died in Said County, in the year 1828, and of Margaret, his Widow, Who died in Said County of Washington on the 16th of Sept r , 1842, made for the purpose of obtaining pension in right of Said Margaret.
State of Virginia
County of Washington S.S. On this 19 th day of October in the year 1854, personally appeared in open Court, before his HONOR George W. Hopkins, Judge of the 19 th Judicial Circuit,
Joseph Murdock, Who in an avowed form of Law, doth on his Oath, Make the following declaration, that his Father, John Murdock, was a pensioner of the United States, in the County of Washington at the rate of Ninety Six dollars a year, that he died in Said County in the year 1828, that his Widow, Margaret Murdock, died in Said County of Washington on the 16th day of Sept r 1842, that the Said John & Margaret, Were Married in the State of Pennsylvania, in the year 1779, as will appear by record herewith enclosed, the Heirs, respectfully ask, that they receive pension, in right of Said John, from the 4th of March 1831- to the 7th of June 1832, and that they receive pension in right of Said Margaret, their Mother, from the 4th of March 1836, to the 16th of Sept r 1842, the day she died. The Said John Murdock, at the time he died left the following named Children, (to wit)
Joseph Murdock, the declarant, Jane Murdock Wife of J. Brady, dead, Mary Murdock, Wife Hudson Kelly, dead, Robert Murdock, dead, James G. Murdock, dead, John Murdock, & Matthew Murdock, alive, are, Were the Children of John and Jane Murdock, Except some Who died in Infancy, dead & living
J. M. Joseph Murdock (Seal)

sworn to and subscribed in open Court the 19 th day of Oct. 1854.
The declarant further makes oath, that the two papers stating the date of Marriage of the said John and Jane Murdock (marked and numbered one & two) are in the hand writing of his father, the said John Murdock, and that they were found among his papers after his death, and preserved,
Joseph M. Murdock
Virginia. At a Circuit Court continued and held for Wash- ington County, at the Courthouse, this 17 th day of October 1854.
And now that it be certified, that Joseph Murdock of this County, personally appeared in open court, and subscribed and made oath to this declaration for the purpose of obtaining pension in right of Margaret Murdock, the widow of John Murdock deceased: and that the two papers filed with the said decla- rations, marked No 1 and No 2. are in the hand writing of his father the said John Murdock, now dead.
State of Virginia. Washington County to wit:
I Peter J. Brumet, clerk of the Circuit Court for the said county of Washington in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify, that the foregoing is a true transcript from the records of the said court.
In testimony whereof, I have set my hand and annexed the seal of the said court, this 23 d day of October 1854.
Peter J. Brumet C.C.

No. 2

John Murdoch was born in the county of Arimagh and Townland of Bellanaleck in Ireland on June 22, 1842 in the year 1842 and died in the year 1899 To Margaret and born in Pennsylvania near to Little Brandee- nwindy and she was born in the year 1855

39 - in pencil Cochran

39 John Murdoch Was Born in Ireland in the County of Armagh and Townland of Balanalack in year of 1752 for June 22 nd at in 1752 it is not as yet known And Was B. Married
in the year 1779 — To Margaret Forend And She Was Born in the year 1755 —

Ms. A. 1. 1
The commission has decided that the evidence of marriage is satisfactory.
Jan. 17, 1855
N.O.
Hochman

Hampton ✓ 1802. Judge Johnston Abingdon Va } Brucards Rec d 22 d August 1812. Noive case
Admitted John G. Calhoun do no pay of War Washington City
True

The opinion of the judge is required as to the truth of the statements.

On the day of the date hereof John Murdoch, of Washington County, and State of Virginia, presented himself before me, one of the Judges of the General Court, in the State aforesaid, allotted by Law to the judicial duties of the Thirteenth circuit, which comprehends the aforesaid County of Washington, and made oath, that he enlisted in the service of the United States, as a private soldier, about the first of February in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy eight, with Captain Michael Bawyer, of the Troop of the Virginia line on continental establishment, commanded by Colonel James Wood: That he served the full period of twelve months, when he was regularly discharged, but can not produce the written enlistment which was the evidence of that fact, because he transmitted it from the public offices in the City of Richmond, in the year sixteen hundred and seventy nine, and has never been able to re-obtain it since: That he is now in the seventy seventh year of his age, and, from his reduced circumstances, needs the assistance of his country, for his support. The said Murdoch exhibited also other satisfactory proof of his extreme indigence.
Given under my hand, (there being no official seal provided for any of the counties of the Thirteenth circuit) this twenty second day of July, in the year one thousand eight hundred and eighteen.
Peter Johnston
Abingdon - Washington County, State of Virginia.
I Andrew Russell clerk of the superior court of Law for the county of Washington in the Commonwealth of Virginia, do hereby certify that Peter Johnston esquire whose name is subscribed to the foregoing certificate

is a Judge of the General Court of the said Commonwealth of Virginia, allotted by Law to hold superior courts of Law in the several counties composing the thirteenth judicial Circuit of which the said county of Washington is one, lawfully appointed commissioned and qualified. Given under my hand this 22 d day of July 1818 (there being no Official seal of Office)
Andrew Russell.
I Peter Johnston, Judge, as stated in the foregoing certificate, do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that John Murdoch, who made the declaration contained in the first page of this sheet, did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the said declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of twelve months, on the continental establishment; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of 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", passed March eighteenth one thousand eight hundred and eighteen.
Given under my hand, and private seal, there being no seal of Office, at Abingdon, in the County of Washington, and State of Virginia, this twenty third day of March 1819.
Peter Johnston
I Andrew Russell clerk of the superior Court of Law for the county of Washington in the Commonwealth of Virginia, do hereby certify that Peter Johnston whose name is subscribed to the above certificate bearing date on the 2 d twenty third day of March 1819 is a Judge of the General Court of the Commonwealth of Virginia, allotted by Law to hold superior Courts of Law in the several counties composing the thirteenth judicial Circuit of which the

said county of Washington is one, lawfully appointed commissioned and qualified Given under my hand this 22 d day of July twenty fifth day of March 1819, there being no seal of Office
Andrew Russell.

John Murdoch
9.463
Sept. 1899
(Faint circular stamp or watermark containing the letter 'M' and the word 'MURDOCH' around it)
(Faint handwritten text, likely bleed-through from the reverse side of the page)

John Murdock

Washington County, in the State of Virginia On this 28 th day of September 1870, personally appeared in open Court, being the Superior Court of law for the said County and a Court of record, John Murdock aged seventy eight years, resident in the County aforesaid, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath declare, that he served the Revolutionary war as follows; He enlisted under Captain Michael Bowyer in the 17 th Virginia Regiment and continued therein during the period of his service The original declaration bears date on the 22 nd day of July 1818 and he has received a pension certificate N o 463 — and I do solemnly 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 other 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 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 here under written and by me subscribed to wit: — One horse $:20. — Two cows & calves $:16. — Nine hogs $:9. — Six sheep $:6. Half dozen peewees & half dozen queens ware plates $:9.50 — Six tin cups 25 cts five knives & forks 25 cts. two small pots two ovens & lids & one large pot $:5. one cow given to two grand children $:8 in all $:67. John Murdock
The said John Murdock further declares that he is by occupation a farmer and that from age & infirmity he is unable now to work His family now living

with him is a wife aged sixty five years and two orphan grand children; one five and the other four years of age
Sworn to and declared on the 28 th day of September 1820 before the Superior Court of Law for the County of Washington in the State aforesaid.
I Andrew Russell Clerk of the Superior Court of Law for Washington County in the State aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule aforesaid, are truly copied from the record of the said court, and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court from the evidence of disinterested witnesses that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is sixty seven dollars.
Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the said Court this 28 th day of September 1820.
Andrew Russell.

State of Virginia
County of Washington
On this 16 th day of Oct. One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty four before me, G. W. Hopkins of 17 th Judicial Circuit - in and for said County and State, duly authorized by law to administer oaths, personally appeared Joseph Muncaster
the identical person whose name is attached to the annexed Power of Attorney, and being duly questioned, acknowledged the same to be his free act and deed as specified. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my name, the day and year last above mentioned.
G. W. Hopkins J.P.C.
State of Virginia
County of Washington.
I, Peter J. Branch, Clerk of the County Circuit Court, in and for the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that George W. Hopkins whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing affidavit, is, and was, at the time of signing the same, Judge of the 17 th Judicial Circuit, in and for the county and State aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn; that all his official acts as such, are entitled to full faith and credit; and that the aforesaid County Circuit Court is a Court of Record having general jurisdiction. Given under my hand, and the seal of my Office at Abingdon this 16 th day of October A. D., 1854
Peter J. Branch Clk.
Virginia. At a Circuit Court held for Washington County, at the Court house this 16 th day of October 1854.
Ordered that it be certified, that Joseph Muncaster of this county, personally appeared in open court, and subscribed and acknowledged this power of attorney to John W. Stevens.
Virginia. Washington County, to wit:
I, Peter J. Branch, Clerk of the Circuit Court, for the said county of Washington in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify, that the foregoing is a true transcript from the records of the said court.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and annexed the seal of the said court, this 23 rd day of October 1854.
Peter J. Branch Clk.

Know all men, by these presents, That I, Joseph Murdock
a resident of the county of Washington State of Virginia do hereby select, ordain, constitute, and irrevocably appoint, with power of substitution, John W. Stevens of Washington County My true and lawful Agent and Attorney, for me and in my name, place and stead; to examine into, enter, prosecute, file and defend, before the proper Department of Government, or other tribunal, any claim, or suit, in behalf, or in which I may be legally interested, by virtue of the claim for pension of the Heirs of John Murdock & Margaret his widow, and
Further empowering my said Agent and Attorney, or his substitute, to apply for, and receive any Money, Bounty Land or Bounties, Pension Claim or Claims, or other Dues, of any kind whatsoever, that may be found to be due the Heirs for said pension
And further empowering my said Agent and Attorney, and authorizing him to receipt therefor, and give full and free acquittance thereof in his name, as my Agent and Attorney in fact, but all for my benefit and behoof. Hereby ratifying and confirming whatsoever my said Agent and Attorney may lawfully do, or cause to be done, as in these premises specified; and as though I were present personally and acting for myself . Binding my heirs, legal representatives and assigns to comply with, and fully carry out and complete any obligation, contract, or agreement, that is, or may be made between me and my said Agent or Attorney, his legal representatives, heirs or assigns.
In virtue whereof I do hereunto affix my hand and seal, this 16 th day of Oct. 1854
Joseph M. Murdock
***** * SEAL * ***** ***** * SEAL * *****
Witness,
Signed, sealed and acknowledged } in presence of }

State of Virginia § County of Washington § S.C. On this day personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace for the County aforesaid, John Thompson, who in due and Solomon form of law, doth, on his Oath, declare that Mrs Margaret, Widow of John Murdock a prisoner in this County, died in said County about the 16th of Septm 1842 also appeared Conrad Fudge a Justice of the peace for said County and made Oath, that Mrs Margaret Murdock died in said County about the 16th Septm 1842, that he was a near neighbour and helped to bury Mrs Murdock, deponents swear they are not mistaken in the death of her deaths.
Conrad Fudge (Seal)
John Thompson (Seal)
Sworn to, and subscribed before me this 30th day of Oct. 1854, and I certify, deponents are residents of this County, that they are highly respectable men and can be relied on, Given under my hand the date above written
Conrad Fudge (Seal)
State of Virginia, Washington county to wit: I Jacob Lynch Clerk of the court of the said county, do hereby certify that Conrad Fudge whose genuine signature appears above, now is, and was at the time of signing the same, an acting justice of the peace in and for said county, duly elected commissioned and qualified. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed the seal of the said court, this 30th day of October in the year 1854.
Jacob Lynch (Seal)

State of Virginia County of Washington S. On this day personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace, for the County aforesaid, Jacob Toole, Who in due and solemn of Law, doth on his oath, declare, that he made the Coffin for the body of Mrs Margaret Murdock the Widow of John Murdock, Who was a pensioner that he charged the Making of Said Coffin to her Son Joseph Murdock, and on turning to Said Charge on his book of debts, he finds the Charge, Sept 14 th 1842, and that Said Charge and date of Charge is Correct and true, as written down when the Coffin was made.
Jacob Toole Seal
Sworn to and Subscribed before me this 30 th day of Oct. 1854, and I Certify Mr. Toole is a Resident of this County, and that he is Creditable, and can be relied on. Given under My hand the date above written.
Conrad Fridge P.
State of Virginia Washington County, to wit, I Jacob Lynch Clerk of the court of the said county of Washington, do hereby certify that Conrad Fridge whose genuine signature appears above, now is, and was at the time of signing the same an acting justice of the peace, in and for said county, duly elected, commissioned and qualified.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said court, this 30 th day of October in the year 1854.
Jacob Lynch Cl.

Atkinson Apr. 31— 1854 Comr. of pensions
Dear Sir,
Enclosed is the declaration of the Hrs of Margaret Widow of John Murdock, prisoner,
I am Sir Very respectfully
Your Pt. St.
J. M. Brooks

Pension Office. 8 th Nov. 1854.
Virginia Rolls. Act 18 th March 1818. } $96. per annum. }
John Munderach. To what time paid? When did he die? LPM also Commissioned.
R. J. Atkinson Esqr. Third Auditor.

John Munderock, died 19 July 1828 paid in full.
Thos. S. Rinde Acting Auditor

John Murdoch, died 19 July 1828 paid in full.
Thos. S. Rinde Acting Accountant.

Abingdon Novr. 14th 1854. Comr. of pensions,
My Dear Sir
Your favour is just in relation to Margaret, Widow of John Murdock, I had intended and will have administrative appointed at our next Court, two weeks off, not only here but in other cases, — the year of of Margaret's death, & the month, I have no doubt is true, but the exact day I fear will be hard to prove, her son, asserts the day — but that is no proof. her death, he says, occurred 16th Sept. In the absence of proof of the day of the month, the only safe course should suppose, to pension would be, to date her pension, say from 1st of Oct. the Certificate of John, I will enquire for, as soon as I see declarant Joseph, there will be no difficulty in making all the required proof, except the day of her death. John the pensioner, was somewhat noted in this County, he was an Irishman and a Country School teacher to his death, with a good deal of Natural Mind, and intelligence. for his sphere in life.
I am Dear Sir Very respectfully
Yours Obedt. Servt.
J. V. Lewis

Virginia
At a court held for Washington County the 25 th day of December 1854.
On the motion of Joseph M. Murdock who took the oath of an administrator prescribed by law, and entered into and acknowledged his bond in the sum of Five hundred dollars with William M. Murdock and Conrad Fudge his securities conditioned as the law directs: A Certificate is therefore granted him for the obtaining letters of administration on the estate of Margaret Murdock deceased in due form.
The foregoing is a true copy of the order of the court of the said county granting administration on the estate of Margaret Murdock deceased.
In Testimony, whereof I Jacob Lynch Clerk of the court of the said county, have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said court this 8 th day of January 1855
Jacob Lynch Clk.

Atkinson Jay 15th 1855 Comm. of pensions
Dear Sir.
I enclose further proof of death of Margaret Murdock.
I am Dear Sir Very respectfully Your Obedt Servt
J. M. Stevens

Murdock

Shington Jay 8th 1855, (PMT of pensions).
Dear Sir
has proof been? of the date of Margaret Murdock's death, taken from a bible record & proved. I took said proof to our Office for authentication, and I have no recollection of having got it out of the office, Mr. Synck, like myself cannot remember - please refer to the papers, and let me know if I have transmitted it. I now enclose Certificate of administration
I am Dear Sir Most respectfully your Affec St
J. M. Lewis

Abingdon May 29 th 1855. Court of pensions Sir,
Your favour. in relation to the case of Mrs Murdoch, is recd - our Court sits the 4 th Monday in Feb, at which time, I will mature the desired testimony, and transmit it to you. Our January Court is over,
I am Dear Sir Very Respectfully Your Obedt Servt
J. M. Stevens

Abingdon July 31 st 1855 Comm ee of pensions
Dear Sir
I have just rec d your favour. Concerning Applications for pensions in right of Elizabeth Murdoch, at the rate of forty dollars, a year. On turning to the book of pensioners, I find that John Murdoch rec d pension of ninety six dollars a year and I had supposed the H rs , would have rec d like am t in right of the Widow. I make this suggestion, thinking possibly a mistake was made in am t in filling the Applications, I hope I shall be pardoned for making the suggestion, as I stand somewhat committed to the H rs , having informed them that their pension would be just the same as their Father's
I am Sir, as ever Very resp fully Your Aff te Serv t J. W. Lewis

Brief in the case of Margaret Murdock and Widow of John County and State of Virginia act July 7 1838
Claim, ("original," or " for increase ")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Her husband was a pensioner under the acts of 1828 & 1830 at $95 a year,
Necessary proof in her case, date of marriage, identity, death of husband — Marriage is proved by Family Record, other prints shown by Act of 1830. & (If for increase) testimony of Mr. Haskell and Mrs. Kreger
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
unpaid Fudge & Mrs. Thompson. Her husband only served 12 months, and as she did not live to 1 July 1848, the pension can not be allowed for $56, but must be for his actual service at $40.
Name and residence of Agent
Mr. Stevens Esq Arlington Va
Thornton Diplett Examining Clerk.

State of Virginia County of Washington ss, On this day personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace for the County aforesaid, Joseph Murdock, Who presented his family Bible, Who in due and solemn form of law doth, on his oath declare, that said bible is his family containing a record of the death of his Mother, Margaret Murdock, and that he recorded said death the day it occurred, which is as follows.
Margaret Murdock, departed this life September 16th 1842,
Joseph M. Murdock
Sworn to and Subscribed before me this 28th day of Octr. 1854.
State of Virginia, John M. Preston J.P. County of Washington ss, On this day personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace for the County aforesaid William H. Hinkle and John Kiefer Who in due and solemn form of law, doth, on their oath, declare, that they have Carefully Examined the record in a Bible of Joseph Murdock, and find therein recorded the death of Margaret Murdock, which is as follows, Margaret Murdock, departed this life September 16th 1842, and from the Collour, and appearance of the writing, believe it to be true
William H. Hinkle
John G. Kiefer
Sworn to and Subscribed, before me the 28th Octr 1854 and I Certify the deponents are Gentlemen of truth, and can be relied on given under my hand the date above written
John M. Preston J.P.

State of Virginia ) Washington County )
I Jacob Lynch Clerk of the court of the said county of Washington, do hereby certify that John M Preston whose genuine signature appears within, now is, and was at the time of signing the same, an acting justice of the peace, in and for the said county, duly elected, commissioned and qualified.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said court, this 29 th day of December 1854.
Jacob Lynch Cl.

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. _____
9582
Margaret Murdock
Wid
John Murdock
Print. Rev. War
Act: _____
July 7 th
1838.
Index:—Vol. _____
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[Arrangement of 1870.]

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175 Virginia Schedule Rec'd 9 Oct 1820

Abingdon N o Sep 30 1821
Sir,
at the request of Mr Murdock I sent the enclosed paper — Please direct his certificate to this place
Most respectfully
Your Ob t
David Campbell

No 15234. ✓
Margaret Murdoch Esq. widow of John. Virginia.
J. H. Stevens, 10. Nov. 1854, let same Jan. 18/55.
Act of the July 1838.

Give Me the date of Marriage
Give Me the date of Mrs Murdock's death.
September 16 th 1842 Marget Murdock
Deceased John's Murdock Deceased
September 19 th 1828

Margaret Murdoch dec d widow of John Washington 60 y a adm d July 7 1838 1 yr pri $40 per annum from March 1836 to March 1841,
Pay to Joseph M Murdoch adm d for self and John Murdoch & Nathan Murdoch, children
Cut to Mr Stevens Esq " " " " Abingdon Va