Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 30310, James Campbell, N.C.

SERVICE
NUMBER
N. 6.
Campbell, James.
S. 30310
Born in Penn.
CONTENTS

19383 Kentucky
James Campbell of Monroe Co. in the State of Kent who was a pr in the co commands by Captain Wilson of the ref commands by Col Shelby in the W.B. line for 110 mos.
Inscribed on the Roll of Kent at the rate of 33 Dollars 33 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 day of Sept 1833 and W.P. Butler Townshipville
Arrears to the 4th of March  66.66 Semi-ant. allowance ending 16 Sept  16.66 $83.32
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Dan Boyd Clerk Book 6 Vol. 7 Page 6

State of Kentucky, Monroe county set September October term 1832 of the county court
On the 13 rd day of September 1832 personally appeared in open court now sitting James Campbell a resident of sd county about 70 years of age who being first sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain a pension the benefit of an act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832
1 st That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers & served as herein stated. He volunteered  was drafted under Joseph Wilson in east Tennessee & went against the Chickamaugas, James Wilson was Lieutenant, Samuel Hanley was Ensign, Charles Robinson was Major & Col. Shelby General - that the troops under command at the long Island of Holston river - that he lived in Washington county - which county was then the territory of the United States south of Ohio river that he went by water on sd campaign, that there was no battle on sd campaign - & that he served he thinks three months on said campaign but they was not recruited 2 nd That he served in another campaign under John Sevier Col of about 2 months or more, against the Cherokee Indians, that James Habba was his captain, Nathaniel Evans Lieutenant & no Major or Ensign, that on this campaign he was an Indian spy 3 rd That he volunteered under John Sevier, Colonel Christopher Taylor Captain that there was no Lieutenant or Ensign, that he was among the

mounted troops, that the footmen did not get up to the Battle, That William Campbell was the General, that he was in the battle at Kings mountain , that Cleveland, Campbell, Williams & Shelby late Gov of Ky & Series were the colonels that so Campbell was commanded in chief but probably not commissioned as the campaign was in great haste, that he thinks he was in this service about two months , that Col Or Williams was killed at so battle
11 th That he served another campaign of about 12 months as a volunteer against the Over hill Indian towns under Captain Davis - Series Colonel no Major - This campaign was ordered by General McDowell, we took the towns, got our Captain killed & had to retreat
That he hired a man to serve a three months term by substitute, Samuel Gibson to guard the frontiers & posts, that he was drafted to resume this campaign
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatsoever to any pension or an annuity except the present & he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any state, or territory.
his James Campbell mark
In witness to, & subscribed the day & year of our Lord
Will Butler clk

Shoreham 1818
James Campbell
To the Declaration
Her Pension

The annexed declaration of Francis Camp- bell in order to obtain the benefit of an act of Congress passed June 19th 1842
This declarant in addition to the statements contained in his original declaration states that he was born in Lancaster county in Pennsylvania 49 years ago last Christmas day that he has no record of his age but has always understood that he was born the Christmas before Braddock's defeat. This information he has received from his father mother and oldest brother. That he was generally a volunteer & never received a discharge. That he never received a commission
The persons to whom he  his refers the Department in his neighborhood for information are — John P Martin Esq. Joel Yancey late representative in Congress — Christopher Lumpkin late representative — William Butler late clerk of the court — Joseph G Hardin Col of the Regiment and William Martin Ser G C
This declarant does not precisely recollect the year of the campaign first described in his original declaration but thinks he was then about 22 years old which would make the time of his service in the year of 75, or 76 — That he is certain he served at least as long as 12 months on that campaign if not longer

That he served on the campaign described in 2 d original declaration at least 2 months, and he thinks it was two or three years after the 1 st campaign.
That he served in the 2 d campaign at least 2 months and thinks the campaign took place in 1780 but has not an opportunity of examining the history, but presumes that the time of the Battle at Kings mountain can be easily ascertained by the department.
That in the 4 th described campaign he served at least 3 months, but cannot recollect the year that campaign took place.
This declarant states in addition to what what he has stated heretofore that he served two months as a substitute for his brother Alexander Campbell, that on the Carolina this campaign we took fort at Thicketly - Shelly was our commander in this campaign.
This declarant states that he has come as near as he could to the period of the war when he served, & hopes that because he cannot recollect precisely the times that he will not be prevented from drawing a pension.
James Campbell

I certify that Mr James Campbell the within named applicant is a man of undoubted and well known integrity and truth, and is generally here reputed to have served as a soldier in the revolutionary war, he is now far advanced in years & his mental powers considerably impaired & his memory of course not so retentive as it has been
JOEL NANCY Monroeville 6 May. 1833
We the undersigned Justices of the peace of Monroe county certify that this declaration was sworn to in open court before us this the 6th day of May 1833 Young Howard Jd Allen Ely James H. Phippen Jd
I William Butler Clerk of Monroe County Court do hereby certify that the foregoing Amended Declaration was sworn to and subscribed in open court May 6th day 1833 In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (on another sheet attached to this) July 11th 1833 Will. Butler

No 10:673.
James Campbell Monroe County Kentucky.
from my private 10 accounts, delivered $33 \frac{33}{100}
4 17
Mr. Baxter
Will m Butler Clk. Monroe County Court Kentucky - Tompkinsville James Campbell

BRIEF in the case of  James Campbell  of  Monroe County  in the State of  Kentucky  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? a Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 70.  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.     Enlisted In 17 About 3 Private Gen. Shelby. Capt. Wilson.   Vol 2 or more Indian Spy Col Sevier, Capt. Hubbard   Vol 1 ps " " Taylor   1 ps " " Davis  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? King's Mountain  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Washington Co. N.C.  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Living Witnesses & Traditionary  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.
G. G. Castor. Examining Clerk.

Rev. and 1812 War Section. OW
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June 27, 1924.
W. F. McMurray, Sturgis, Ky.
Sir;
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 30310 , it appears that James Campbell was born December 25, 1752 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
While residing in Washington County, East Tennessee, (this was
than N.C.) → he enlisted in 1775 or 1776 and served three months as a private under Captain Joseph Wilson in Colonel Shelby's North Carolina Regiment and was out against the Chickamauga Indians.
He served two months as an Indian Spy in Captain James Hubbard's Company in Colonel John Sevier's North Carolina Regiment and was out against the Cherokee Indians, dates of service not stated.
He enlisted in 1780 and served two months as a

private in Captain Christopher Taylor's North Carolina Regiment and was in the battle of Kings Mountain.
He also served three months as a private under Captain Nathan Davis in Colonel Sevier's North Carolina Regiment and two months as private in Captain  Colonel Shelby's Company Regiment, dates not stated.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 3, 1832, while a resident of Monroe County, Kentucky.
It is not stated whether soldier ever married.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

30 310 INVALID.
Rev
File No. 30,300
James Campbell Rev Mr
Act: June 7 th 82 nd
Index: —Vol. 2 , Page 62
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1921 July 25 hist. to Mrs. J. B. Harvey - Ex. Sells in S. 38627 Wm Cook
1924 - June 27 - Hist. to N. J. McMurray and see letter in Christopher Goodnight W. 945

Ex. EW Div. Record
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C., May 25, 1921
The attached letter is respectfully returned with the information that the data furnished is not sufficient to enable this Bureau to make intelligent answer to the queries therein contained.
Please fill out such of the blank spaces below as the information in your possession will permit, and return to this Bureau.
1 st Name of widow Isabella Downing No. of claim, _____
Name of soldier, James Campbell
Post address of claimant, at enlistment - Drew Pension from Monroe Co. Ky
Company _____
Regiment _____
State where enlisted Maryland
If unable to furnish company and regiment give names of commanding officers.
Approximate dates of birth & death -
Return attached letter with reply.
Washington Gardner Commissioner.

James Campbell Declaration

State of Kentucky } ss County of Monroe }
Personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the peace in and for the county and state aforesaid James Campbell of said county who being duly sworn Deposeth and saith that by reason of old age and 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
1 For (3) three months I served as a private soldier 2 For (2) two months I served as a private soldier 3 For (2) two months I served as a private soldier 4 For (3) three months I served as a private soldier 5 For (2) two months I served as a private soldier & substitute { (12 mo) } for Alexander Campbell and for such service I claim a
Pension ————— John P. Martin J.P. H.B. James Campbell July 10 th 1833.
I William Butler Clerk of the Monroe County court do hereby certify that John P. Martin is and was an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said county at the time of subscribing to the fore- going certificate and the signature purporting to be his is genuine and that full faith and credit

is due to all his official Acts as such
In testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 11th day of July 1883 and of the Commonwealth the 4 th and
Will Butterworth
Morrison County set. II.
I, W. H. Rootes a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid, certify that William Butterworth whose signature is annexed to the above Certificate is and was at the time thereof Clerk of the County Court of Morrison And that full faith and credit are due to all his Acts as such. Given under my hand this 11th day of July 1883 W. H. Rootes J. P.

I the undersigned a citizen of Monroe county Ky do hereby certify that I was a neighbor to James Campbell citizen of Tennessee not far distant from James Campbell, that sd Campbell served a campaign of about 3 months against the Indians which he calls the over hill Indians, which I call middle section of Cherokee Indians, that he was in the same company with me
Nathaniel Davis was our Captain & Nathaniel Hays our lieutenant & I have known sd Campbell ever since & know him to be a good soldier and a man of good character as any
September 3rd 1832 August 3rd Sept 1832
Elijah Brach mark
William Butler clerk of Monroe county
As the undersigned citizen of Monroe county Ky do hereby certify that we have
I the undersigned a citizen of Monroe county Ky & Brother to James Campbell state that sd James my brother was absent on several campaigns against the Indians British & Tories during the old war, that I think from every information that he was present at the battle of Kings mountain against the over hill Indians but the time he served I cannot precisely state as I was quite young & I think he was at the taking of a place called Pickett
September 3rd 1832
Teste M c Callister clerk
William Campbell

in Banai county 20 miles from from  near I the undersigned a clergyman from from to James Campbell & I John P Martin hereby state that we have known sd Campbell many years & we  he has always as far as we have heard, been reputed a revolutionary soldier & a man of good character
Sept 13 th 1832
Deo J. Jennings
Sworn to 13 th Sept 1832
W. C. Butler clk
John P. Martin J. P. M. C.

And the said court hereby declare their opinion that the aforesaid James Campbell the applicant was a revolutionary soldier & served as he states as above & the court further certifies that it appears to them that all the persons who have signed the preceding certificates
are men of respectability & that
Thomas Jennings is a clergyman
& a resident as he states in his certificate & that they all
agree and it is so ordered.
Sept 4th 1832
Philip Emmert J.P. M.C.
and chairman of the court
I William Butler clerk of the Monroe county court hereby certify that the foregoing & within contains the original Record of the proceedings of said court in the matter of the application of
James Campbell for a pension & that the foregoing certificates were read  read to
in open court - In witness of which I have hereto set my hand and seal of office this 4th Sept 1832
Will Butler Clerk
100 73 James Campbell
Declaration
for pension

Tompkinsville Ky 9 July 12th 1833
Free
To the Secretary of War Pension Bureau City Washington

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., July 25, 1921
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Jas Campbell , a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1775 or 1776 3 mos. Pvt. Jos. Nelson Shelby NC   ✓ 2 mos. Indian Spy Jas. Hubbard Jno. Sevier   ✓ 2 mos. Pvt. Christopher Taylor ✓   ✓ 2 mos. " Davis Sevier  
Battles engaged in, King's Mtn.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Washington Co. E. Tenn.
Date of application for pension, Sept. 3, 1832. d. al.
Residence at date of application, Monroe Co., Ky.
Age at date of application, 6 Dec. 25, 1752.
Remarks: It is not stated whether he was married.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.