Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 3,031, for Samuel Murrell, Virginia

SERVICE
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Murrell, Samuel Susannah
NUMBER _____
W. 3031
CONTENTS

4743.
Kentucky
Samuel Murrell
of Barren in the State of Ky; who was a Ensign in the Compy commanded by Captain Garland of the Regt commanded by Col Richardson in the Va line for 8 months from 1778-
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 80 - Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 th day of Jan: 33 and sent to Hon. L. Tompkins, House of Reps.
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832 120- Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 th Mar 33 40- $160-
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nathan Rice Clerk Book D Vol. 9 Page 51

3125.
Kentucky
Sarah Murrell widow of Samuel Murrell Sr
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as an Ensign
Va Line
inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 day of Jan y 1849 and sent to
Robert Murrell Glasgow Ky
Reported Jan y 1849
Date of death not on CB
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 244 Vol. 3,

Family Record.
MARRIAGES.
MARRIAGES.
Samuel Murrell Born May 24 th 1756 Married to Susannah Puryear June 1 st 1784 Who was Born March 12 th 1766

Family Record.
BIRTHS.
BIRTHS.
Polley Murrell 9 th Ap r 1785 George Murrell Oct 24 th 1786 William Murrell Sept 18 th 1788 Sam l Murrell Nov 17 th 1790 Jimmy Murrell Nov 21 st 1792 Hoz h Murrell Jan y 21 st 1795 Betsey Murrell Ap r 16 th 1797 James Murrell June 10 th 1799 Susanah Murrell May 9 th 1802 Schuyler Murrell March 15 th 1806 Robert Murrell Sept 1 st 1809

Samuel Munn 5 th

State of Kentucky, County of Barren set
On this 22 nd day of September 1832 personally appeared in open Court before the Judge of the Circuit Court for the County & Circuit of Barren now sitting, Samuel Murrell a resident of the said County of Barren in the State aforesaid aged seventy six 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 Act of Congress passed 7 th June 1832:
That he entered the service of the United States, under the following named officers and served as herein stated: That he served as an Ensign duly commissioned in the Virginia militia four tours of duty in the revolutionary war, as follows: He first entered the service as ensign on a tour of two months in the month of December 1778, under Capt. Garland , Edward Cobb being (according to said Murrell's recollection) Lieutenant of the Company - That he joined his company in Albemarle County, where he then resided, and marched to the barracks in said County, where he was stationed during the whole of his said term of service, guarding the British prisoners, who arrived at said Barracks shortly after said and he was discharged at the end of two months in the year 1779 Murrell did. There was no Colonel's command at said barracks, nor did said company join any regiment - That in the year 1780 he served a tour of three months, also as Ensign, in the Company commanded by Capt. William Gooch, of which William Grayson was the Lieutenant. The Company was attached to the Regiment commanded by Col. Holt Richardson - That he marched with his said Company from the said County of Albemarle to the camping ground near Richmond, Va, where they remained until the expiration of the said term of three months, when the said Murrell was then discharged - That in the year 1781 he served a tour of one month as Ensign, in the Company commanded by Capt. John Martin, and was stationed during his said tour at Charlottesville to protect the publick property against the British forces -

said Murrell does not recollect the name of the lieutenant of his company, and believes no field officer was stationed there at the time - having served the said term of one month, he was discharged at Charlottesville in the early part of the year 1781 - The said Murrell farther saith, that he again entered the service as Ensign in the month of September 1781, and served a term of two months, in the company commanded by Capt. Benjamin Harris, of which Joshua Frye was Lieutenant - The company was attached to the Battalion of Maj r Quarles in the Regiment of Col. Holt Richardson & Genl. Thomas Nelson's brigade, the said Nelson being then Governor of Virginia - The said Murrell saith that he marched with his company from said County of Albemarle to Head Quarters at Williamsburgh, where they joined the army under Genl. Washington - About three days afterwards, the army marched from Williamsburgh to Little York, where the said Murrell remained in the service during the siege and until the surrender of Cornwallis - That after the surrender, the company marched with some of the prisoners to Molini's ferry on the Potomack River, where, the said two months having expired, they were discharged. The said Murrell farther saith, that he has no documentary evidence, but has obtained the testimony of Capt. Pleasant Martin & Maj r John Martin, which will be forwarded to the war department with this declaration.
In answer to the interrogatories prescribed by the war department the said Murrell saith, that he was born in the year 1756 in the County of Albemarle in the State of Virginia - That he has a record of his age at home, which was furnished to him by his father - That he continued to reside in the County of Albemarle, Va, until the year 1806, when he removed to Barren County, Kentucky, where he has resided ever since & now resides - Besides the officers already named, said Murrell recollects that he frequently, perhaps every day, during the siege saw Genl. Wayne, the Marquis La Fayette, Genl. Washington & others - That he received an Ensign's Commission signed by the Gov r of Virginia, which Commission has long since been lost. - In answer to the 7 th question he names Henry Crutcher, Daniel Ford & could name many others.
The said Samuel Murrell hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that he name

is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state.
Sworn to and subscribed the day & year aforesaid.
Sam d Murrell Ser t
We Henry Bratcher & Daniel both residing in the County of Barren in the State of Kentucky do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Samuel Murrell who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 76 years of age; that he is reported & believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have served in the revolutionary war, & that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid.
Daniel Bratcher
Henry Bratcher
And the said Court doth hereby declare its 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 officer & served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to the said Court that Daniel Bratcher & Henry Bratcher who have signed the preceding certificate, are residents of the County of Barren, & are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I Richard Garnett Clerk of the Circuit Court for the Circuit & County of Barren do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the application of Samuel Murrell Ser t for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office this 22 d day of September 1832
Richard Garnett Clerk

Jamie O'Carroll
from 1778 Ensign 8 months, $80.
enter as Register

BRIEF in the case of Samuel Murrell Sen d  County of Barren in the State of Kentucky  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? —  3. How old is he? 76  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     In 1778 Dec r — 2 — Ensign Gen. Capt. Garland —   1780 — 3 — " Capt. W. Gooch, Col. A. Richardson   1781 — 1 — " Capt. J. Martin —   1781 Sept r — 2 — " Capt. B. Harris, Major Quarles, Gen. Thomas Nelson, Gen. Washington.  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? Yorktown  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Albemarle City. Va a  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? traditional & live witnesses  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
J. Waugh
Examining Clerk.

The Declaration of Susannah Murrel a resident of Barren County Kentucky taken at her own house on this the 16 th day of November 1839. in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress pass d the 7 th July 1838.
State of Kentucky Barren County Set. 3
On this the 16 th day of November 1839 personally appeared before me Thomas Feland one of the Commonwealths Justices of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid Susannah Murrel, a resident of said County aged Seventy three years on the 12 th March 1839. who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following statements, and Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress pass d July the 7 th 1838. entitled "An act granting half pay and Pensions to Certain widows" that she is the widow of Samuel Murrel S r late of Barren County who was a sargeant and soldier in the Army of the Revolution, and a Pensioner of the United States at the time of his death, she further Declares that she was married to the said Samuel Murrel S r on the 1 st day of June in the year 1784. in the County of Goochland and State of Virginia, and that her said husband Samuel Murrel S r died on the 8 th day of September 1836. in the County of Barren and state of Kentucky that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the 1 st of January, seventeen hundred and ninety four, to wit, at the time above stated.
Subscribed and sworn to before me on the day and year first above written
Susannah Murrel
Tho Feland J.P. 36

State of Kentucky Barren County set
Jeffries
This day Henry Crutcher, George W. James Crutcher and Joel W. Dapp resident Citizens of Barren County personally appeared before me and made oath to the following statements, To wit That they have been well acquainted with Susannah Munnell whose declaration is contained on the other side, and with her husband Saml. Munnell St. now die. ever since the year 1810 that she is the wife of the S d Saml. Munnell St. who died in the early part of the month of September we think in the County of Barren, on the 8 th day of September 1836, and that the said Susannah Munnell has never married since and is still living in Barren County Kentucky
Henry Crutcher
James Jeffries
Joel W. Dapp
Subscribed and sworn to before me me this 16 th day of November 1839 note "George W. Frabni" erased and the word "James Jeffries" v d "in the early part of the month of September we think" & the word "since" interlined before signed or sworn to
Thomas Feland J.P.
James Munnell personally appeared before me this day and exhibited a large Family Bible and made oath that the same con- tained and was the original Family Record of Saml. Munnell St. die d
Subscribed and sworn to before me me this 16 th day of November 1839
James Munnell
Barren County set
Tho Feland J.P.
I Thomas Feland a Justice of the Peace in & for Barren County do hereby Certify, that the following is a true copy (in letters and figures) from the family record above stated, which is in the hand writing of Samuel Munnell St. die d . To wit "Samuel Munnell born May" "24 th 1756 married to Susannah Puryear June 1 st 1784 who was born March 12 th 1766" and I do further Certify that from old age and bodily infirmities, that Susannah Munnell whose declaration is contained on the other side is unable to attend court to make this declaration, and that Henry Crutcher, George W. Frabni and Joel W. Dapp whose affidavit stands at the top of this page are highly respectable Citizens of Barren County and that full faith and credit should be given to all their Statements upon oath. Given under my hand this 16 th day of November 1839.
Thomas Feland J.P.

March 20, 1940.
Dr. James Wilson Gorin 206 East 45th Street Savannah, Georgia.
am BA-J/ILL Samuel Murrell W. 3031
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Colonel Samuel Murrell, of Virginia, who died in Kentucky.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 3031, based upon service of Samuel Murrell in the Revolutionary War. His name is shown also Murrel.
Samuel Murrell or Murrel was born May 24, 1756 in Albemarle County, Virginia. The names of his parents were not given.
While a resident of Albemarle County, Virginia, he entered service, was commissioned ensign and served with the Virginia troops at different times, shown as follow: from December 1778, two months in Captain Garland's company and guarded prisoners at Albemarle Barracks; in 1780, three months in Captain William Gooch's company, Colonel Holt Richardson's regiment; early in 1781, one month in Captain John Martin's company; and from September 1781, two months in Captain Benjamin Harris' company, Colonel Holt Richardson's regiment, during which he was at the siege of Yorktown and surrender of Lord Cornwallis.
After the Revolutionary War, he continued to reside in Albemarle County, Virginia, until 1806, when he moved to Barren County, Kentucky.
Samuel Murrell or Murrel was allowed pension on account of his service in the Revolutionary War on his application executed September 22, 1832, at which time he resided in Barren County, Kentucky. He signed his name then Samuel Murrell, Sr.. He was referred to as

Colonel Samuel Murrell; no explanation was given regarding that rank. He died September 8, 1836 in Barren County, Kentucky.
He married June 1, 1784, in Goochland County, Virginia, Susanah Puryear. She was born March 12, 1766, the place and names of her parents not given.
Susannah, his widow, was allowed pension on her application executed November 16, 1839, at which time she was a resident of Barren County, Kentucky. Her name was borne on the pension roll as Susanah Murrell.
The names and births of the children of Samuel Murrell or Murrel and his wife, Susanah, are shown as follow:
" Polley Murrel born April 9, 1785. George " " October 24, 1786. William " " September 18, 1788. Samuel " " November 17, 1790. Jenney " " November 21, 1792. Hezh. " " January 21, 1795 Betsey " " April 16, 1797. James " " June 10, 1799. Susanah " " May 9, 1802. Schuyler " " March 11, 1805. Robert " " September 1, 1809."
In 1840, James Murrell, a Justice of the Peace for Barren County, Kentucky, and Robert Murrell, also of that county, made affidavits regarding the family of Samuel Murrell (Murrel) and his wife, Susanah.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name of person paid and, possibly, the date of death of this pensioner, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, this city, and furnish the following data: Susannah Murrell, widow of Samuel Murrell, Certificate #3123, issued January 18, 1849, rate $80 per annum, commenced March 4, 1848, Act of February 2, 1848, Kentucky Agency.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

J. Murrell
Additional Evidence in the case of Sasannah Murrell of Barren County Kentucky H. R. Wood H. R.

State of Kentucky Barren County Set
On this the 24 th Day of January 1840, Robert Murrell Personally appeared before me and made oath in due form of Law to the following statements, to wit, That the sheet hereto attached from of which the following is an extract, "Samuel Murrell Born May 24 th 1756 Married to Susanah Puryear June 1 st 1784 who was Born March 12 th 1766" — is, the true original family record of Samuel Murrell s r dec d and that the same was cut from the Bible containing the s d family record by him this day, and that the s d record is in the hand writing of the said Samuel Murrell s r dec d
Sworn and subscribed
Robt Murrell
before me the day and date above
Thomas Feland
State of Kentucky
Barren County Set
I Thomas Feland one of the Commonwealths Justices of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid do hereby Certify, That the above affidavit of Robert Murrell was taken subscribed and sworn to before me by him at the time therein stated, and that the sheet hereto attached, and described in his affidavit, was cut from the Bible as stated in s d affidavit in my presence, and is in the hand writing of Samuel Murrell s r dec d and that Robert Murrell is a reputable Citizen of Barren County and entitled to full credit when on oath, Given under my hand this 24 th day of January 1840.
Thomas Feland

Citizen of Barren County and entitled to full credit when on oath, Given under my hand this 24 th day of January 1840.
Thomas Holman Jr. B.C.
State of Kentucky Barren County Set.
I Thomas J. Helms Clerk of the Court of Barren County Certify that Thomas Filand is a Magistrate as above and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine. In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto affixed my Seal of Office and subscribed my name this 24 th day of January 1840.
Thomas J. Helms
Clerk of the Court of Barren County by William Garrett Deputy Clerk of said Court.

5088
Isannah Murrells
Declaration
1843
$80.
Am H Ender A. R.

State of Kentucky Barren County } S.S.
On this the 12 th day of August  August 1843 personally appeared before the undersigned a justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid Susannah Murrell, a resident of Barren County Kentucky aged seventy seven years who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following, Declaration , in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress pass d on the 3 rd of March 1843. granting pensions to Widows of Persons who served during the Revolution- ary War, That she is the Widow of Samuel Murrell Jr who was a soldier, and Ensign, in the Army of the Revolution, that she received a pension under the act of Congress of the 7 th July 1838. of Eighty Dollars per Annum, she further Declares, that she is still a widow and resides in the County of Barren and State of Kentucky Sworn to and subscribed on the 3 day and year first above written 3 Susannah her Murrell before me, 3 James Murrell JP B.C. mark
State of Kentucky Barren County Set, I James Murrell a justice of the peace in & for the County and State aforesaid do certify that I am personally acquainted with Susannah Murrell who this day subscribed and swore to the above Declaration, that I know her to be the widow of Samuel Murrell Jr. late of Barren County, and that she is the identical Susannah Murrell who drew a pension of Eighty Dollars per annum under the act of Congress of the 7 th July 1838. and that the word "August" in the first line in her Declaration, was blotted and interlined before signed or sworn to, Given under my hand this 12 th day of August 1843. James Murrell JP B.C.

State of Kentucky Baben County Sept 3
I Thomas J. Helms clerk of the Court of Baben County Certify that James Murrell is a magistrate as stated in the foregoing Certificate and that his signatures on the other side of this sheet are genuine,
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this 3 rd day of October 1843.
Tho J Helms Cr 266
5088 Susannah Murrell
Declaration
1843
$80.
Hon H. Eris A. R.

Oct 13 '98
Dr West Hughes Los Angeles Cal.
Acc. 4-1902 Miss Lucilla Cooke Pat. affair C.G.
1909 Apr 20. Hist. to W.O. to M.B.H.
1909 Apr 20. Hist. to Mrs. S.E. F. Rose. M.B.H.
1914 Dec 12: History to Miss M. Murrell, Marshall, Mo M.B.H.
1916 Jan 6: History to Mr. Benjamin La Bree
WIDOW, &c.
Resv.
File No. 3031
Susannah Murrell,
Widow
Samuel Murrell Sen.
Ensign Rev War
Act: Feby 2. 1848.
Index:—Vol. M., Page 71.
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1916 Apr 18: Hist to Mrs Addison
Resv. d.
M.B.H.
1916 Oct 12 Hist to Mrs. Addison Record with letter advising her that she was furnished a record Apr. 18. 1916
1976 Nov. 17 Hist. to E. Weae Hart. Wes
1936-Sept 1. Hist to Mrs J. H. Woodard-Ed
1940 Mar 20. Hist. to Dr. James Nelson Gorn - S.L.L.

On + n ROOM 253, PATENT OFFICE. Washington, D. C., Nov. 4, 1902. NOV 8 1902 FILES.
Hon. Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir:
Will you kindly advise me if the following information can be obtained from your office, and if not if it could probably be obtained from the War Department?
Do the records in the Pension Office show that SAMUEL MURRELL , was an officer in the American Army during the Revolutionary war? The statement has been made that he was a Col. in our army, and that he hailed from Virginia, and probably from Albemarle County in that state. It is also asserted that he received a pension during his lifetime, and that after his death the pension was paid to his widow, who resided at Glasgow, Kentucky.
I shall be glad of any information you may be able to give in regard to the above, and thanking you in advance,
I remain,
Very truly,
(Miss) Lucilla Cooke

DR. WEST HUGHES BYRNE BLOCK LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA.
Aug. 9 th 98-
Hon. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Can you give me any information about Samuel Murrell , of Virginia , who was a colonel in the Revolutionary Army. For many years he drew a pension, and after his death his widow drew the pension. The maiden name of his widow was Susanna Puryear.
Any information will be greatly appreciated.
Yours truly, West Hughes

Wash Parish, Miss March 30-1909
Commissioner Bureau of Pensions Washington D. C.
Dear Sir — Please give information in regard to Samuel Murrell. He came from Albemarle County

Ja. H z was a Col in Revolutionary War & received a pension for after moving moved to Glasgow Ky — & died there about 1830. His widow lived there & received the pension until her death in 1852 — Please give me as early a

Reply as possible - as I need this information at once. I enclose stamped envelope for reply - Receipt
Mrs S. E. F. Rose Wash Pail Miss

W. Otis. 390 WASHINGTON AVENUE, BROOKLYN, N. Y.
April March 4 th 1909.
The Commissioner of Pensions.
Dear Sir.
If consistent with the rules of your office, will you kindly inform me, whether the records show, that Samuel Murrell received a pension for services during the Revolutionary War? At the time of the War in question, Samuel Murrell resided in Virginia, (at Charlottesville I believe), and one of his descendants has written me, that Samuel Murrell,  he received a government pension, which subsequently was paid to his widow, residing at Glasgow Kentucky, until her decease in 1852. I merely mention the foregoing details, in the hope, if correct, that it may serve to establish the fact as to whether Samuel Murrell served in the Revolutionary war, either as an officer or private. Respectfully Yours. W. Otis.

Marshall Mo.
Dec. 5-1914.
Bureau of Pensions, -
Will you advised me if you can find among your records the name of Samuel  Murrell of Aberdeen Co. Va. and later of Kentucky and Ohio.
Most truly (Miss) M. Murrell.

personal inquiry of Apr. 11, 1916,
Mrs Addison Picard Wilmington N.C. 211 S. 5 th St.
Wants record of Samuel Murrell, Va. Mil. F. 3031-

ALLEN ROGERS CARTER, PRESIDENT HERNDON-CARTER CO. LOUISVILLE, KY. DR. EDGAR ERSKINE HUME, 1ST VICE-PRESIDENT FRANKFORT, KY. JAMES ROSS TODD, 2ND VICE-PRESIDENT TODD BUILDING, LOUISVILLE, KY. JOHN CHAPLIN STROTHER, 3RD VICE-PRESIDENT INTER SOUTHERN BUILDING, LOUISVILLE, KY. FRANK GRAHAM MAUS, 4TH VICE PRESIDENT PAUL JONES BUILDING, LOUISVILLE, KY. GEORGE TWYMAN WOOD, TREASURER 417 W. MAIN STREET, LOUISVILLE, KY. GEORGE DAVIDSON TODD, HISTORIAN 1479 S THIRD AVE. LOUISVILLE, KY. ALEXANDER WOODRUFF TIPPETT, SECRETARY U S. TRUST BUILDING, LOUISVILLE, KY.
Rev Sec Kentucky Society
1000 Columbia Building
BENJAMIN LABREE, REGISTRAR 2960 2960 ONTARIO AVE. LOUISVILLE, KY DR. RICHARD HENRY COKE, SURGEON J. GUTHRIE-COKE BUILDING, LOUISVILLE, KY. REV. FRANK MOREHEAD THOMAS, CHAPLAIN 526 W. ST CATHERINE STREET, LOUISVILLE, KY.
BOARD OF MANAGERS
JOHN BARRET HUNDLEY JOHN BACON HUTCHINGS GEORGE LEE BURTON WILLIAM OVERTON HARRIS MASON BROWN BARRET THOMAS KENNEDY HELM LOUIS JEFFERSON GORIN ROGERS CLARK BALLARD THRUSTON
201 Starks Building LOUISVILLE, KY, Jan. 4, 1916
To Commissioner of Pensions, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
Samuel Murrell , was an Ensign in the Virginia Line, in the Revolutionary War. He was placed on the Pension Roll, Jan. 28, 1833, at the age of 78, at which time he was a resident of Barren County, Kentucky.
I will ask you to kindly send me a copy of his papers making a claim for a Pension, and a certificate, showing that he was placed on the Pension Rolls.
Thanking you in advance for any courtesy you may extend to me, I am,
Yours very truly,
Ben. LaBree
201 Starks Building, Louisville, Ky.
In reply just send the regular ctg of service, I have on various occasions info the Registrars of the various state societies of the cost of copies and never had any reply thereto, they only wish report to allow some one to join the S.A.R. - and only want it in some awkward way. He will write again if he really wants exact copy - AWT-

Will you kindly send me the military history of and family records, of Samuel Murrell , Soldier of the Penin- sular War. You promised to send me this last spring but I believe it was over-

losted, I was in your Office one morning While in Washington Hoping to have an early reply and Thanking you for same, Very Truly Mrs Addison P. Rand

W. H. Carolina
Wilmington
North Carolina

Caldwell, Idaho, Sept. 14, '26.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
I am in the throes of a genealogical research and am in need of help which you may be able to give me, that is — All family data on file in your department concerning Ensign Samuel Murrell, of Albermarle Co., Va., who died in Barren Co., Ky.
Also, all family data concerning Capt. Jno. Winn of Amelia Co. Va. militia.
When this information reaches me, the Pension Department of the U.S. will have gained another enthusiastic supporter.
Very truly yours,
E. Max Hart. R.D. 1, Caldwell, Idaho.

DR. JAMES W. GORIN 206 EAST 45TH STREET SAVANNAH, GA.
February 26, 1940.
Secretary of the Interior, Department of the Interior, Revolutionary Section, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
In order to complete my records I am anxious to secure the military record of Colonel Samuel Murrell, of Albermarl county in Virginia. He was born in 1856 and in 1806 migrated to Kentucky. He died there in 1836.
I should appreciate any information you may have about Colonel Murrell. Thanking you for your early consideration to this matter, I am
Yours truly,
J. Gorin Doctor James Wilson Gorin 206 East 45th St., Savannah, Georgia.

September 1, 1936
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BA-J/ EHL Samuel Murrell-W.3031 Rejected
Mrs. J.H.Woodard Springfield Tennessee
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letters in which you state that you have been informed that you can obtain from this office a document relative to Revolutionary War pensioners containing certificate number, etc.; you ask, also, for the record of Colonel Samuel Murrell, of Albemarle County, Virginia.
The record of Samuel Murrell is given herein as found in the pension claim, W.3031, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War. This office has no documents pertaining to the Revolutionary War for distribution.
Samuel Murrell W.3031
The data which follow are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, W.3031, based upon the military service in that war of Samuel Murrel or Murrell.
Samuel Murrel or Murrell was born May 24, 1756, in Albemarle County, Virginia. The names of his parents are not shown.
While a resident of said Albemarle County, Samuel Murrel or Murrell entered the service, was commissioned ensign and served with the Virginia Troops, as follows: from December, 1778, two months in Captain Garland's Company and guarded prisoners at Albemarle Barracks; in 1780, three months in Captain William Gooch's Company, Colonel Holt Richardson's Regiment; early in 1781, one month in Captain John Martin's Company; from September, 1781, two months in Captain Benjamin Harris' Company, Colonel Holt Richardson's Regiment and was at the siege of Yorktown and surrender of Lord Cornwallis.
After the Revolution, he continued to reside in Albemarle

County, Virginia, until 1806, when he moved to Barren County, Kentucky.
Samuel Murrell was allowed pension on his application executed September 22, 1832, at which time he was living in Barren County, Kentucky. He signed Samuel Murrell. He was referred to as Colonel Samuel Murrell; no explanation for the title was given.
He died September 8, 1836, in said Barren County.
The soldier married Purnell, 1784, in Goochland County, Virginia. Susannah Puryear. She was born March 13, 1766. The place of her birth and the names of her parents are not shown.
Soldier's widow, Susannah, was allowed pension on her application executed November 16, 1839, while residing in Barren County, Kentucky. She was pensioned Susannah Murrell.
The names of the following children are shown.
Polley Murrell. . . . . born April 9, 1785. George Murrell . . . . . " October 24, 1786. William Murrell . . . . . " September 18, 1788. Samuel Murrell. . . . . " November 17, 1790. Jenny Murrell. . . . . " " 21, 1792. Hezh. Murrell. . . . . " January 21, 1795. Betsy Murrell . . . . . " April 16, 1797. James Murrell . . . . . " June 10, 1799, in 1840, was a Justice of the Peace for Barren County, Kentucky. Susannah Murrell. . . . . " May 9, 1802. Schuyler Murrell . . . . . " March 11, 1805. Robert Murrell . . . . . " September 1, 1809, in 1840, living in Barren County, Kentucky.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, Susannah Murrell, widow of Samuel Murrell (W.3031), you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:
Susannah Murrell, widow of Samuel Murrell, Certificate No.3123, issued January 18, 1849, rate $80 per annum, commenced March 4, 1848, Act of February 2, 1848, Kentucky Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

W.S.
November 17, 1926
E. Mae Hart Caldwell, R.D. 1 Idaho
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 3031, it appears that SAMUEL MURREL or MURRELL was born May 24, 1756, in Albemarle County, Virginia.
While a resident of said county he enlisted and served as Ensign with the Virginia troops as follows:
From December, 1778, two months in Captain Garland's Company.
In 1780, three months in Captain William Gooch's Company, Colonel Holt Richardson's Regiment.
Early in 1781, one month in Captain John Martin's Company.
From September, 1781, two months in Captain Benjamin Harris' Company, Colonel Holt Richardson's Regiment; he was in the siege of Yorktown.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 22, 1832, at which time he was living in Barren County, Kentucky.
He died September 8, 1836, in Barren County, Kentucky.

He married June 1, 1784, in Goochland County, Virginia, Susanah Puryear who was born March 12, 1766. She was allowed pension on her application executed November 16, 1839, at which time she was living in Barren County, Kentucky.
They had the following children:
Polley born April 9, 1785. George " October 24, 1786. William " September 18, 1788. Samuel " November 17, 1790. Jenney " November 21, 1792. Hezh. " January 21, 1795. Betsey " April 16, 1797. James " June 10, 1799. Susanah " May 9, 1802. Schuyler " March 11, 1805. Robert " September 1, 1809.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner

He married June 1, 1784, in Goochland County, Virginia, Susanah Puryear who was born March 12, 1766. She was allowed pension on her application executed November 16, 1839, at which time she was living in Barren County, Kentucky.
They had the following children:
Polley born April 9, 1785. George " October 24, 1786. William " September 18, 1788. Samuel " November 17, 1790. Jenney " November 21, 1792. Hezh. " January 21, 1795. Betsey " April 16, 1797. James " June 10, 1799. Susanah " May 9, 1802. Schuyler " March 11, 1805. Robert " September 1, 1809.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner

for a state
a soldier
informa
sion on
Rev. War Section.
October 12, 1916.
Mrs. Addison Ricaud,
The Carolina,
Wilmington, N. C.
Madam:-
In response to your letter received on the 11 th instant, you are herewith furnished a duplicate of the abstract of military services of Samuel Murrell, W. F. No. 3,031 Revolutionary War, which was mailed to you at 211 S. 5 th Street, Wilmington, N. C. under date of April 18, 1916.
Very respectfully,
E. C. Sieman
Acting Commissioner.

a statement of the military history of Samuel Murrell, Wd. F. 3031 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. Name also appears as Murnel. [Office note: Written both ways by father]
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Dec 1778 2 mos. Ensign. Garlands Richardson Va.   1780 3 mos. " William Gooch Holt Richardson "   Early in 1781 1 mo. " John Martin Richardson "   Sept 1781 2 mos. " Benjamin Harris Holt Richardson "  
Battles engaged in, Siege of York
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Albemarle Co. Va.
Date of application for pension, Sept. 22, 1832. His claim was allowed
Residence at date of application, Barren Co. Ky.
Age at date of application, born May 24, 1756 in Albemarle Co. Va. died Sept 5, 1836 in Barren Co. Ky.
Remarks: he married Susanah Puryear (born March 12, 1766) on June 1, 1784 in Frederick Co. Va. Her pension was allowed on an application executed Nov 16, 1839 at which time she was a resident of Barren Co. Ky. she died in 1846. Family record shows the following : Polly Murrell born Apr 9, 1785; George Murrell born Oct 24, 1786; William Murrell born Sept 18, 1788; Samuel Murrell born Nov 17, 1790; Fanny Murrell born Nov 21, 1792; Hester Murrell born Jan 21, 1795; Betsy Murrell born Apr 16, 1797; James Murrell born June 10, 1799; Susanah Murrell born May 9, 1802; Schuyler Murrell born March 11, 1805; Robert Murrell born Sept 1, 1809.
Very respectfully,

Springfield, Tenn. July 8- 1936-
Veteran's Administration Washington D.C.
Dear Sirs -
Please favor me with any in- formation you may have on Rev. War Record of one Col. Samuel Murrell of Albemarle Co. Va.
July
Very Truly Mrs. J. H. Woodard, Springfield, Tenn.

Springfield, Tenn. July 8- 1936 -
Veteran's Administration, Washington D.C.
Dear Sirs -
Please favor me with any in- formation you may have on Rev. Star Record of one Col. Samuel Murrell of Albemarle Co. Va.
Yours truly
Very Truly Mrs. J. H. Woodard, Springfield, Tenn.

Springfield Tenn. Aug. 20-1936.
Pension Office Washington D.C.
Dear Sir -
I am advised that by applying to your office I may secure a document relating to Rev. Wm. Patterson - "Certificate Number 1" if this is correct please forward same to me and I will be deeply grateful.
Sincerely Yours
Mrs. J. H. Howard, Springfield. Tennessee

State of Kentucky Clark County ss on this 6 th day of Sept 1832 personally appeared before me the undersigned Wm H Blaydes A Justice of the Peace for sd County John Martin of sd County aged in his eighty four years and made Oath from the best of his Recolle- ction Colo Samuel Martin of Fannin County & state of Kentucky performed four tours of duty in the Revolutionary war against the British forces the first tour at the Barracks the second to guard the British prisoners, the second to Richmond when Phillips & Arnold two British officers came to Richmond the third tour at Charlestown to prevent the British forces from destroying of publick property the fourth tour I was a major in Colo Holt Richardsons Regiment and saw Colo Samuel Martin at the siege of York against Genl Wallace and that he had the command of Ensign and believe he was marched down to the siege of York under the command of Capt John Miller and believe the four tours he performed was near or quite eight months he was a commissioned officer in Albemarle County Virginia under my com- mand for several years, this deponent subscribes to himself all manner of exception to error in the length of time of service Done by Colo Samuel Martin as he has nothing to rely on but his memory

This deponent is now in his eighty fourth year of his age and very infirm so much so that it is entire out of his power to come court & be qualified sworn to before me and given under my Hand the day & year before written
Wm H Blaydes J.P.C.C
State of Kentucky Clarke County } Let James P. Bullock Clerk of the county court in and for the county of as certify that Wm H Blaydes whose signature appears to the above and foregoing is a Justice of the peace in and for the county of as is, and was at the time of doing the sa- me and that full faith and credit is and ought to be given to all of his official acts as such duly qualified and commissioned as such agreeable to the laws of this state —
Interrogating whom I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court at Danville this 9 th day of Sep 1832 and in the 40 th year of the Commonwealth —
Attest
James P. Bullock
John Martin depositor

J. M. aa 4494

State of Kentucky Barren County Set
On the 13 th day of October 1848 personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in and for said County Susanna Murrell a resident of said County aged Eighty four years who being duly sworn according to law doth on her Oaths make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed on the 2 nd of February 1848 granting Pensions to Widows of Persons who served during the Revolutionary War, That she is the Widow of Samuel Murrell who was a Soldier in the Army of the Revolution, that her recollection is very much impaired and that she refers to her declaration filed under the Act of Congress of the 7 th of June 1832 for the rank he held and services rendered. And that she received an annual Pension of Eighty Dollars under the Act of the 17 th June 1844, She further declares that she is still a Widow.
Sworn and subscribed on the day and year above written before me
Susanna her Murrell mark
(B. B. Grump J.P. Barren) Robert Murrell
I Certify that the above declarant is personally known to me and that she is the same individual who drew a Pension as stated by her in the foregoing declaration
(B. B. Grump J.P. Barren)

State of Kentucky Barren County Set
I Thomas J Helms Clerk of the Court of said County Certify that A. B. Crump is a Magistrate in and for said County duly Commissioned and sworn and that the foregoing Signature purporting to be his is genuine. His Commission is date on the 24 th day of May 1840 and continues during good behavior
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my Seal of Office and subscribed my name this 27 th day of October 1848
Tho J Helms CBCC
1848 Oct 27 T. J. Helms

State of Kentucky Barren County Sct
On this 28 day of August 1882 personally appeared before me the under signed a justice of the Peace for S c . County, Capt Pleasant Martin aged Seventy six years, and made oath that he was and still is well acquainted with Sam l . Munnell, and that the said Samuel Munnell was a commissioned ensign in the Virginia Militia, Albemarle County, and that the said Sam l . Munnell served a tour of two months at the Albemarle Barracks, guarding the British Prisoners S d . Munnell under the command of Capt Garland and another tour of three months, under the command of Capt W m . Gooch and was discharged at the end of the three months, at the Camping grounds on James River near Richmond, and also that S d . Munnell served another tour of two months, under the command of Capt Benj. Harris, which last tour terminated at the siege of Cornwallis, at Yorktown Virginia all of which tours of duty when put together make seven months which length of time he verily believes S d . Sam l . Munnell served as a Commissioned Ensign , in the service of his Country during the Revolutionary War - Given under my hand this day and year before written
Jas. Munnell SP 1882

State of Kentucky Barren County S.S. I William Logan Clerk of the Court for said County do certify that James Murrell Esq. before whom it is certified that the affidavit of Capt. Pleasant Martin was taken is and was at the time of his taking and certifying the same an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County of Barren duly Commissioned and Qualified to act as such, that full faith and Credit is due, and ought to be given to all his Judicial acts as such either in Courts of Justice or thereout, and that his signature to said certificate is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court at my Office in Glasgow this 22 nd day of Sept. r in the year of our Lord 1832
Teste Wm Logan Clerk

12 Kentucky 5113
Susannah Murrell widow of Samuel Murrell, deceased. who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 8 Sept 1836 — of Barren (in the State of Kentucky) who was an Ensign in the Company commanded by Captain Garland of the regt commanded by Col Richardson in the Virginia line for 8 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 80 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 8th day of Sept 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 day of Feby 1840, I sent to Hon. J. P. Wilderwood, K. Reps
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1839 $ 239.12 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Mar 40 40.00
$ 279.12
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
5088 Recorded by D. M. Gandy Clerk. Book 1 Vol. 2, Page 212.

Rep 19 Jan 1844
4495
Kentucky
Susannah Murrell
widow of Samuel Murrell
who was an Ensign
in the Virginia line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 th day of January 1844 and sent to
Hon N. Grider
House of Representatives
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1 Page 171

Susanna Murrell
Mar. 18th 36 or 38
J. M. Young

Glasgow Penn Co Ky Sep 24. 1850
The Commissioner of Pensions Washington City
Mr Sir
You will be pleased to allow my Agent R.W. Young to examine the papers on file in your Office upon which a Pension was originally granted to me
Yours Respectfully
Susanna his Murrell mark

642 Susanne Marshall of Pamel Kentucky
admitted Bonsignora #80. — Capt Garland Col Richmond Va.
died 8 Sep 1836.
Act 7 July 1838
Hon J. R. Underwood N. R.

160
240
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239.12

Susanna M. Russell of Samuel Kentucky
Suspended Oct 14 Dec 39 Hon J. R. Underwood
Acty July 1838

Hy
all the time
Free
W. G.
Hon J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D. C.

Glasgow Ky Oct 27. 184 Hon J L Edwards Washington City Dr Sir
Enclosed I hand you the applications of Susanna Munnell Matilda Bagby & Lucy Coleman for Pensions Please enclose their Certificates to my Care
Respy Robert Munnell

Samuel Murrell's Act of June 1832 to what time parcel? Pen: Offici.
Dec. 16. 1839
for ship 1836
p d to 4 th Sep 1836 SH

6162 Susannah Hamill, of Samuel Declaration
Barren Co Ky
Hon. J. R. Underwood RR
10/10/10

State of Kentucky Barren County Set I Thomas J Helms clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid do certify that Thomas Felton whose name is attached to the foregoing declaration and certificate, is a justice of the peace in and for the County & State aforesaid and that Henry Crutcher Joel W Depp and James Jeffries are respectable Citizens of Barren County and are entitled to credit on oath In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of office this 16 th day of November 1839
T J Helms Clerk

Payments to be made at Lexington, Ky. by the Presd: U.S. Br. Pks. Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of Kentucky.
Sam. Murrell Jr.
Recorded by N. Rice Clerk, in Book D Vol. 9. page 51.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 7th June, 1832, Samuel Murrell Dr. of the State of Kentucky who was an Ensign in the Army of the Revolution.
is entitled to receive — Eighty. — dollars and cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually, on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States,
this — 28 th day of January one thousand eight hundred and thirty- three.
Lewis Cass. Secretary of War.
Examined and } Countersigned. }
J. L. Edwards

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Samuel Murrell Genl which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? _____ IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes X. Is the Clerk's seal-affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? Two Citizens XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? No XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? two credible witnesses XIV. † If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility? No Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office? yes XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? yes XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? yes XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? yes
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
“Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades: For _____ year _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension.”

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.
†QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
†QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Murrey, Daniel GRADE Private LINE Pennsylvania
WARRANT NUMBER 9933 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED December 22, 1794 To Henry Purdy, assignee
*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.