Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 19907, for David Newell, North Carolina

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
26
Newell, David Ann
W 19907
CONTENTS

11.690
North Carolina
Ann Newell, dec d
widow of David Newell. who died on the 4 th September 1803. of NC in the State of _____ who was a private in the _____ commanded by Captain of Cavalry of the _____ commanded by _____ in the Revolution war for 10. Months.
Inscribed on the Roll of Fayetteville at the rate of 46. Dollars 66. Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836. Sent 4 th March. 1841
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 th day of July. 1857, and sent to
J. J. Bryant Arrears to the 4 th of Present Semi-annual allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act July 7, 1838. }
Recorded by G. J. Getty Clerk, Book 2 Vol. 1 Page 297

165
165
1842 1961 71
165

Melinda Bernard was born May the 4 1810
Francis Henderson was born November the 27 1812
Daniel Russell Bain was born May the 27 1814
Robert W. Beall was born 1814
December the 2 day 1815
A. J. Locke Jr
C. S. White Jr
James Miller Jr

1809 041 42

Frances a Newell born on the 24 Day of June in the year 1793
Easter Smith a Newell was Born on the 22 Day of October 1794
one son son Born on the 1 Day of December 1795 which came into the world in the morning and disappeared the same night.
William Taylor Newell was Born on the 22 Day of April 1797
Jane Newell was Born on the 11 Day of May December 1798
David a Newell was Born on the 20 Day of Oc- tober in the year 1800

David Small Born on the 29 Day of November 1788 at Sayre Small Mass Boston the 27th September 1791
Mary Small Born on the 3rd Day of De- cember 1790 at Boston Born on the 2nd Day of December 1791
Eli Small Born on the 6th Day of July 1791

February the 6 1810 of Nancy Newell and of Nancy Spence was joined in the honorable State of Marriage

John & Mary ... ... in the ... ... the 18th Day of ... 1785

David a Jewell his Dare to Book Bought of Simon Joseph Bigger on the 23 rd Day of December in the year one Thousand Seven Hundred and Eight. Price 10/6
David a Jewell his Book of the Law and you find do you Return it to him again

Maryilda Powell born on the 3 Day of Decem 1802
Sydney Sidney Wilson Newel was born the 15 th of March in the year 1804

Anna Newell Departed this life in the 14th year of her age aged two years July 1803 most seven months
David Newell Departed This life in September the 4th in the year 1803
Ann Newell Departed This life the 26th of July 1842

1852 1619 33

State of North Carolina Cabarrus County }
On this 16th day of August A.D. 1852 - person- ally appeared before the undersigned Justices of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions in and for the County of Cabarrus. Eli Newell a resident of said County - aged sixty one years, who being duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the ben- fit of the provision made by the Acts of Congress passed June 7th 1832 - July 4th 1836 - & July 7th 1838 -
That he is the son of Ann Newell who was the widow of said Newell and who was a Revolu- tionary soldier and served one term of nine months during which time he was in the battle of the Eutaw Springs, in South Carolina, the particulars of which ser- vice the deponent does not remember of having heard, and whether the said said Newell served longer than nine months deponent does not know -
That the said said Newell was at the time of the Revolution a resident of Mecklenburg County and lived in the bounds of Rocky River Congre- gation near the fork of Rocky River and Reedy Creek where he lived after said war and died. Deponent further states that his said Father and Mother were married in Mecklenburg County N.C. on the 18th day of January A.D. 1785 - and said New- ell his said Father died on the 4th day of September A.D. 1803 - and deponent's mother Ann Newell died on the 26th day of July A.D. 1842 - never ha- ving married again after the death of her said hus- band said Newell. She the said Newell left surviving her the following named children -

VR - Eli Newell, William T Newell, Ester Smith, Matilda Stow, who are the only children of the aforesaid Sarah and Ann Newell known to be living - all of which will more fully appear by reference to the family record - and other proof here to annexed -
Sworn to and subscribed this day and year above written - C. H. White Jp A. J. York Jp James Willeford Jp Eli Newell
State of North Carolina Cabarrus County
I Robert W Foard Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions in and for the County of Cabarrus in the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that, the above are the original proceedings before said Court held this day in the Court House in said County, and I also certify that C. H. White, A. J. York, and James Willeford are Justices of said Court duly commissioned and qualified to hold the same - and the above signatures purport- ing to be theirs are genuine -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office This 17th day of August A.D. 1852 -
R. W. Foard

State of North Carolina Calamus County
Be it known that on this 16 day of August A. D. 1852 - personally appeared before the undersigned Just- ices of the Court of Pleas and Quarters Superior Eli Newell and after being duly sworn according to law - deposed and said That the family record he has exhib- -ited before us this day - is the original fam- -ily record of David Newell, and most of the entries made in his hand writing - That said record has been kept in the possession of said Eli Newell since his mother's death and upon which family record we have written our names -
Sworn to and Subscribed the day and year aforesaid -
C. A. White Jr James Wilfson Jr A. J. Yorke Jr
Eliz. Newell

I Robert W Hoard Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for Cabarrus County, do hereby Certify that L. C. Hiskpatrick and J. W. Spears are Magistrates in and for the County of Cabarrus duly commissioned and qualified to adminis- ter oaths - And the signatures attached to the within affidavits purporting to them, are genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal of Office this 17 th day of August A. D. 1852 -
R. W. Hoard At

State of North Carolina Salisbury County } 3
Be it known that on this 28 th day of July A. D. 1852. personally appeared before me E. C. Kirkpatrick, a magistrate in and for said County, and Margaret Kennell a half sister of David Kennell, and after being duly sworn according to law - States that she believes she was about 9 years of age - at the commencement of the Revolu- tionary war, the family records being lost, and that she distinctly recollects, that the said David Kennell was in the Revolutionary war, and that he served a 9 months campaign, during which time he was in the Battle of the Cane Springs, She recollects well when David Kennell returned from the war for she lived in the same house with him, and that when said David Kennell returned from the war, he brought a Negro girl with him which he stated was given to him in payment for his services, she knew said girl, and always understood that Kennell obtained her for his services in the Revolu- tionary War, and that the said Kennell was always considered a Revolutionary Soldier.

Sworn to and subscribed to before me the day and year above written
J. Kirkpatrick J.P.
Margaret her Kennell marks
and I, J. Kirkpatrick a magistrates as a house, do hereby certify that Margaret Kennell, is a respectable old lady & intitled to credit, J. Kirkpatrick J.P.

14.789
Ann Newell dec widow of David N.C.
J. G. Bryant. Oct. 22/53
Same ap d 29 1854 Same June 21 1854
act July 7 1835

David Newell Dies 1853
Ann Newell Dies 26 July 1842
Marries 1785.
Eli Newell 1 - William H Newell 2 - Esther Smith 3 - Matilda Stow 4 - Polly Wright 5 Jane Bain 6 - Francis Kellogg 7
James White adm 8
Margaret Newell, Elizabeth Erwin, Sarah White, Eli Newell, Mr Davidson, James White
Admitted for 10 mos (advice) Feb 66 year 4th week 76 to list of friends

Reg
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 19907  John O'Connell  William of  Doniphan  Miss. 1848
Act: July 1848
Index:—Vol. M , Page 81
[Arrangement of 1870.]

St. Michael's Deposition

State of NC. this day personally appeared before me L. G. Kirkpatrick a magistrate for said County R. Kirkpatrick aged sixty four years and after being duly sworn according to Law states that he had lived within two miles of where David Newel (the reputed father of Eli Newel) lived and died and that the aforesaid Eli Newel the present applicant was the reputed son of & inherited the property of the said David Newel in common with the rest of his family
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 28 th day of July 1852 L. G. Kirkpatrick J.P. R. Kirkpatrick
And I do certify that Robert Kirkpatrick is a respectable citizen of Cabarrus County and entitled to full credit L. G. Kirkpatrick J.P.

Ann Sowell

Washington City April 27 th 1864.
Sir,
The testimony filed by Eli Newell, the son of Ann Newell dec d widow of David Newell a Revolutionary soldier, in support of a claim under the Act 7 th July 1838, shows as follows. Viz: That David Newell served one tour of nine months , during which period, he was engaged in the Battle of Eutaw Springs S. Carolina, — that at the time he entered the service, he was living in the County of Mecklenberg, within the bounds of the "Rocky River congregation".
Eli Newell avers that his Father and Mother were married in Mecklenberg Co. on 18 Jan y . 1785, — that his Father died 4 th Sep r . 1803, and his Mother on 26 July 1822, the latter having never married again, and at her death left four Children.
The affidavit of Margaret Newell, half sister of David Newell, alleges that she was nine years of age at the commencement of the Rev l War, and distinctly recollects that said David was engaged in that War, and of his serving nine months , during which time he was in the Battle of Eutaw Springs — she lived in the same house with said David when he returned from said service, at which return he

brought home a Negro woman, given him in consideration of his services - and that he was ever after considered as a Revolutionary Soldier.
Elizabeth Irwin aged 85 years, in July /52, the date of her affidavit, knew David Newell, during the Revo: War, she being at the time about twelve years old, - and of his being away from home on service, tho' she does not know how long he was thus absent, - she lived about one mile from his residence.
Sarah White, aged 87 years in July /52, also knew David Newell during the Revo: War, she being at that time, ten years old, - knew of his being absent from home engaged in the War, but does not know the length of time he was absent - knew him until his death, and that he was always regarded as a Revo: Soldier.
Margaret Newell, again testifies that David Newell left home about the first of 1785, to get married to Ann Taylor, and returned on the following day to his Father's house, and had an "infare", - recollects his Wife's dress, - knows that they always thereafter lived together as Man & Wife, and were as such regarded until his death in 1803. Also, knew his widow Ann Newell until her death on 26 July 1822.
R. Kirkpatrick testifies that he was a near neighbor of, and knew David Newell, and that Eli Newell was his reputed son & heir.

Eli Newell swears to the authenticity of the of the family records on file with the foregoing, which the Justices of the County Court have attested.
There also appears the Certificate of the Comptroller of South Carolina, to the fact that David Newell's name appears on the Roll in his Office, of Capt. Peter Burn's Troop, in Regt. of Light Dragoons, led. Made Hampton, Genl. Sumpter's Brigade, as having served for ten months as a Private in said Troop.
This amount of service, it is submitted, should be allowed.
Very respectfully Your Obedt. Servt. John G. Bryant for Wm. H. Davidson Attorney.
Hon: G. P. Maldo Commr. of Pensions.
when he

Ann Newell dec d widow of David, of Mecklenburgh County N. C. adm d . Act July 7 1838 10 mos pri Cal y $ 46. \frac{66}{100}
per annum from 4 March 1836 to 4 March 1841 (widow died 25 July 1842)
Pay James White adm r for Eli Newell 1 - W m  4 Newell 2 - Easter Smith 3 Matilda Stow 4 - Polly 6 Wright 5 - Jane Bair 7 Francis Newell 7 children.
Act for Bryant Esq Present

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Sept 21/32
Ann Newell, dec d .
Widow of David,
N. C.
July 7 th 1838.
W. F. Davidson,
Charlotte,
N. C.

Charlotte N.C. Sept 11 th 1852.
F F C Triplet Act. Com. of Pensions
Sir
Enclosed I send you the papers in the application of the Mrs of David & Ann Newell, you will please examine them and if you deem the proof sufficient, send me a certi- ficate. As I have not been able to get proof satisfactory as to the full amount of service rendered by David New- ell, you will please file the papers until I procure the Comptroller's certificate.
Very respectfully your Ob t Serv t
W. P. Davidson
F F C Triplet Act. Com. of Pensions Washington City.

Brief in the case of Ann Newell dec? widow of David Mecklenburgh County and State of N C act July 7 1838
Claim, ("original," for increase )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Record and traditional evidence of service, Record evidence of marriage Margaret Newell, Elizabeth Erwin, Sarah White - the Newell Mr Davidson &
( for increase )
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
James White for identity death & heirship
Name and residence of Agent J. B. Matthews Present
Thornton L. Plott Examining Clerk.

Charlotte June 28 1861
Dear S. P. Hildes. Con. of Penn.
I am very sorry to hear that you are not well. I have been thinking of you and the manner of all the children of some friends that were living at the time - is supposed to be living now.
Very respectfully Yours the Servt
W. H. Davidson
Dear S. P. Hildes. Con. of Penn.

Comptroller General's Office Columbia S.C. May the 18 th 1854.
Mr W. F. Davidson.
Dear Sir.
Your letter has been received and in reply I can only say that what is found on the Records in this Office respecting the service of David Newell is on a Pay Roll of Capt Peter Burns; that Newell served 10 month and was entitled to one grown negro, which was due him when the Pay Roll was made out. It being the only thing on record, there is consequently no receipt to be found from him. Respecting the subject that Col Wade Hampton enlisted North Carolinians; there is nothing to my knowledge to be found in this Office to prove the same, probably that History will furnish some evidence.
The name of Stephen Alexander is not found on the Records of this Office.
The Certificate you mention as having received is as I suppose for the service mentioned, it may serve you, that another be furnished you to show that the negro was due him, if it be so inform me thereof.
Respectfully T. S. Jacobs Dep. Comp. Genl

Washington City October 13th. 1853.
Sir,
I herewith enclose to you the certificate of the Comptroller — General of South Carolina, as additional proof in the case of Eli Newell, son of David for a Revolutionary Pension.
Very respectfully Your obedt. Servt. John G. Bryant per William H. Dietz
To Hon. S. P. Waldo Comm. of Pensions.

Washington City October 6th. 1853.
Sir,
Please inform me what progress has been made in the case of Eli Newell, son of David Newell of North Carolina for a Revolution- ary Pension, filed September 13th. 1852.
Very respectfully
Your obedt. Servt.
John W. Bryant per William H. Dietz
To Hon. L. P. Waldo Comm. of Pensions.

STATE OF North Carolina COUNTY OF Wake County } ss.
It is hereby certified that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited before me W. H. Reed Clerk of Wake County, North Carolina upon the oath of James White
that David Newell was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States at the rate of $ 100 per annum and that he died on the 15th day of March eighteen hundred and 54 leaving surviving his wife, Sarah Newell
and that Eli Newell, William Newell, Elias Newell, Matilda Newell, Polly Newell, Jane Bain & Francis Newell the only surviving children of the aforesaid David Newell — & that the three last named have not been heard from within the last twelve months, they having removed to the West
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office, this 15th  28 day of June one thousand eight hundred and fifty- four
W. H. Reed Clerk

Clerks office May the 27 th 1854 Present the worshipful
C. S. Driar J. H. York R. C. Cook } Esqrs.
Where the following bond was entered into and approved. S. J. G.
State of North Carolina Cabarrus County. Know all men by these presents. That we James White C. S. White & Calib. Phipps are held and firmly bound unto the State of North Carolina in the sum of Four hundred Dollars. Current money. To be paid to the said State of North Carolina to the which payment well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves our heirs, executors, and administrators jointly and severally. firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals and dated this the 27 th day of May Anno Domini 1854.
The Condition of the above obligation is such. That if the above bounden James White, Administrator de bonis non of all and singular the goods & chattels rights and credits of Ann Merrill deceased. As make or cause to be made, a true and perfect inventory of all and singular the goods and chattels rights and credits of the said deceased. which have or shall come to the hands possession or knowledge of the said James White or into the hands or possession of any person or persons for him, and the same to be made as exhibit or cause to be exhibited into the County Court of Cabarrus. within the time prescribed by law after the date of these presents, and the same goods and chattels and credits, and all other the goods chattels and credits of the said deceased at the time of her death, or which at any time hereafter shall come into the hands or possession of the said,

James White or into the hands or possession of any other person for him. As well and truly administered according to law. And further to make or cause to be made a true and just account of his said administration according to law after the date of these presents. And all the rest and residue of said goods, chattels and credits which shall be found remaining upon the said administration account the same being first allowed by Court shall deliver and pay to such person or persons respectively as shall the same shall become due pursuant to the true intent and meaning of the act in that case made and provided. And if it shall appear that any will or testament was made by the deceased and the executor or executors therein named do exhibit the same in open court making request to have it allowed and approved accordingly. If the said James White above bounden being thereunto required. As soon as said deliver the letters of administration (probation of such testament being first had and made in said court) then this obligation to remain in full force.
Signed sealed and delivered in presence of J. W. Scott
James White Seal C. P. White Seal Caleb Phelps Seal

State of North Carolina Calamus County
I J. W. Scott Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for the County of Calamus. As hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the administration bond of James White. administrator upon the estate of Ann Sewell deceased as filed in my office. I further certify that the sureties therein are solvent and amply good for the amount therein set forth.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of office at Concord. On this the 12 th of June A.D. 1854.
J. W. Scott Clerk

Charlotte N.C. May 23. 1852
State of N. Carolina Mecklenburg County
Being call d upon & requested To state what I know about Wade Hampton Of S. Carolina having raised a Troop of Cavalry In Mecklenburg N. Carolina for Revolutionary Services,
I was born in the County & State Aforesaid Sep r . 1778 Consequently have none other Than traditional knowledge of the Revolution, But having lived permanently in Charlotte, some fifty five years & in the midst of the Revolutionary Soldiers of this section, My early associations with them enabled me to become well acquainted with Many important Events of the Revolution,
Gen l Wade Hampton of S. Carolina Who was an officer of the Revolution as well as of the War of 1812. Subsequently to those Events, frequently passed through Charlotte in the summer, from the Low Country to the Mountains to spend the sum- mer, and the last time he was up in the summer of 1824. He remained with us several days was waited on by many & entertained us very highly in relating Revolutionary Events & Anecdotes Among Other things about his coming up to Charlotte to raise a Troop of Cavalry for the war & that William Polk & said Troop was about doing the same, But they made an agreement that the man That should get the most men by a given day should have the command. They went to Waverly Polk Stationed in Charlotte, & sought recruits Among the Rich & dashing young men, and He went some 3. or 4. mile from town & Stationed

Stationed himself at Abram Alexandrine. who was Chairman of 20 th May 1875 Convention that declared Independence, he said the old man prayed 3 times a day in favor of the Whigs & the young man, Hampton said he went among the common people Got Mr Alexander, commonly call d by way distinction Black Bill, also Mathew Wallace, John, Lipe & Jonas Clark, & others he mentioned that came in, The 5 first named were first rate thorough going horsemen, & by the time appointed he had doubled the number of men of Bolk & got the command & as soon as completed which was soon done in Mecklenburg along the edge of S. Carolina, They moved down the country & were in various engagements, was in the Battle of Carter's Creek.
I have made the foregoing statement agreeable to best of my recollection as I heard it from Gen l Hampton, himself & from many of of his men some of whom including the first named resided in this neighborhood. The whole of which I have no doubt is true
Respectfully
H Davidson
For proof of Mr Alexander's character, I refer you to the papers of the late Gen l Hampton, also to the papers of the late Col. Bolk. — H.D.

Charleston S.C. Jan 15/84
Dear S.P. Hildreth,
Compt. Pension
Sir
Enclosed I send you some additional evidence in the case of Mary Hildreth widow of Daniel, Also a Certificate copy of the Original State Bond. The only question you have made in this case, is as to the identity of Daniel Hildreth the father of the present applicant with the Daniel Hildreth who has now ap- peared on the Comptroller's list as in Charleston S.C. This objection will be answered by the facts. Daniel Hildreth who is now living, is one of the best known States men of South Carolina. He brought home with him from the war a Negro, to which he said he was entitled for his services. The enclosed letter from that Comptroller will more fully inform you than the time allows me to go into the matter. Now Sir, Compt. these two facts together will give you the case. The Daniel Hildreth who has now appeared on the Comptroller's list in S.C. was entitled to a Negro upon his services, and Daniel Hildreth who claims I now before you, has services rendered for his services in said State.
Daniel Hildreth lived about 10 miles from the S.C. line and about 40 miles from the Palmetto State. It is a well known fact that Daniel Hildreth did enlist the greater part of his Regiment in this and the adjoining counties.

You have a list of the Standing Orders of the House of Commons before you — which is correct.
Yours &c. Sir
W. S. D. ...

Camp "Y" Genl's Office Columbia S. Carolina
17 th October 1833 I hereby certify that I find the name of David Newell on the pay Roll of Capt Peter Barris Troop in the Regiment of light Dragoons commanded by Lt. Col. M c Donald Hampton Genl. Shulters Brigade as having served ten months as a private in said Troop
Given under my hand
W. F. Armin
For Camp Genl
No Seal of Office

State of North-bernina Bahamas County. 3
Be it known that on the 7 th day of August A.D. 1852. Margaret Kenell personally appeared before me Sidney W. = Spears, and after being duly sworn according to law, makes the following statement, viz, that she is half sister of and was personally with Dania = Kenell, during his natural life; and about the the beginning of the year 1785, he left home with his master to get married to Ann Taylor, and they returned home next day and had an infare at his fathers, she the said Margaret Kenell being then about 12 or 15 years old, recollects the kind of a dress his wife Ann was wore on the day of the infare, she knows well that lined together as , man and wife and was always considered as man and wife untill his death, which was about the year 1803.
She the said Margaret Kenell states she knew Ann Kenell wife and widow of Dania Kenell untill her death which was on the 26 th of July 1842.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this day and year above written.
S. W. Spears                      Margaret her Kenell and I Sidney W. Spears a magistrate as above certify that I have known -

Margaret Newell for a number of years and that she is a respectable old Lady and intitled to credit . S. W. H. S. 1888
Margaret Newell's Evidence,

Sarah White Evidence

State of North-Carolina Wake County. 3
Be it known that on this 28 th day of July A.D. 1852. personally appeared me L.C. Kirkpatrick a magistrate in and for the County and State aforesaid Sarah White, aged about Eighty seven years, and after being duly sworn according to law, states she was acquain- -ted with David Newell, during the revolutionary war, she was then a- bout 10 years of age,
she recollects distinctly well that David Newell was absent from home during the time of the Revolutionary War, but does not know the length of time, and that the said David Newell returned home, and brought a negro girl with him, and said that he got her for his services in the Revolutionary War.
and that she was acquainted with the said David Newell until his death, and that he was always considered a Revolutionary soldier - Sworn to and subscribed before me this day and year above written. Sarah W White mark L.C. Kirkpatrick J.P.
And I L.C. Kirkpatrick a magistrate as a above do hereby certify that Sarah White is a respectable old lady and entitled to credit. L.C. Kirkpatrick J.P.

Elisabeth Grewith Deposition

State of North Carolina Cabarrus County }
Be it known that on this 28 th day of
July A.D. 1852 personally appeared before me J. B. Kirkpatrick a Magistrate in and for the County and State aforesaid. Elizabeth Erwin aged Eighty five years, and after being duly sworn according to law states that she was acquainted with David Stewel during the Revolutionary war. She was there about twelve years old and recollects distinctly that that said David Stewel was in the war She was then living in the same neighbor- hood with him, about one mile apart She knows that said Stewel was absent from home on that business - she further states that she knows very well that when said David Stewel returned from the war that he brought a Negro girl with him which he said was given to him in payment for his services in the Revolutionary war - she does not know how long said Stewel served in the war but that she is confident that he was out in the service, and was always considered a Revolutionary soldier
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and date above written
J. B. Kirkpatrick J.P.
Elizabeth Erwin mark
And J. B. Kirkpatrick a Magistrate as above hereby certify that Elizabeth Erwin is a respectable old lady and entitled to full credit
J. B. Kirkpatrick J.P.