Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 6619, James Campbell, N.C.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
n c
Campbell, James Isabella
76619
Born in N. C.
CONTENTS

North Carolina 1880
Isabella Campbell
widow of James Campbell N.C. who was a Captain in the Revolution.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 480 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 th day of Sept. 1843 and sent to Elijah Fuller Fayetteville, N.C.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 1. Page 199.
Ref. Let to H. M. W. Robins after 1844 D. A. Campbell after 1836

State of North Carolina } Oath of Office on this sixth day of Cumberland County } April one thousand eight hundred and sixty Two personally appeared before the Subscriber an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Cumberland Isabella Campbell aged eighty years old — She being so aged and inform that she is unable to travel from home who being first duly sworn according to law doth upon her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed March 4 th 1836 That she is the widow of James Campbell who was a Captain in the Army of the United States in the War of the Revolution. That she cannot state any thing about his services from her own personal knowledge But that she is informed and believes that the most of the evidence she may rely upon has already been transmitted to the War Department and that she must further rely upon such Testimony as she may be able to produce in favour of her Claim She further declares that she was married to the said James Campbell on the Twenty second day of March Sixteen hundred and eighty Six and that her husband the aforesaid James Campbell died on the Tenth day of November Eighteen hundred and Sixty Three and that she has remained a Widow ever since that period as will more fully appear by reference to the proof her unto annexed sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me Sampson B. Bynum (Jp) Isabella Campbell mark

State of North Carolina } on this the sixth day of Pamlico County } April one thousand eight hundred and forty Two Personally appeared before me Simpson Boon an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid. Isabella Campbell aged eighty four years - who being first duly sworn according to Law upon her oath states That the annexed family record is the original family record left by her deceased husband Capt James Campbell and that it is in his hand writing and that it has been in her possession since his death sworn to and Subscribed before me the day and year above written Simpson Boon (J.P.)      Isabella her Campbell mark

State of North Carolina } on this eighth day Cumberland County } of April one thousand eight hundred and forty Two personally appeared before the subscriber an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid — Duncan Monroe aged Twenty seven years old who being first duly sworn according to Law upon his oath Deposeth and saith that he was well acquainted with Captain James Campbell and Isabella his wife — who now makes application for her pension and that she is the identical person who represents herself to be in her Declaration and he further saith that he was acquainted with Captain James Campbell from his youth that they were raised within one mile of each other and he further saith that he was present and saw Captain James Campbell and Isabella his wife married — That he recollects It took place in the year seventeen hundred and eighty six as stated in the family Record herunto attached as to the day he recollects of the month he cannot positively say but has no doubt but that the day stated in the family Record is correct — and he further states that he knows of his own knowledge that Captain James Campbell was for a considerable time in the service during the war of the Revolution But how long he served he cannot now recollect. That at one time he recollects that Captain Campbell was

marched with a Regiment to Charleston South Carolina but have since he served he cannot state and further this Deponent sayth not known to and subscribed before me this year and day first above written
I certify that Duncan Duncan Munroe Munroe is a Credible
Witness Henry Blair (J.P.) ###

James Campbell was married to his wife Isabella 22 nd day of March 1746 - Ann Campbell was born 19 th June 1747 - John Campbell was born Sabbath night 7 th June 1749 - and died 1 st Sept r 1790 on Sabbath night Elizabeth Campbell was born 25 th of June 1791 and died 20 th May 1794 - Robert Campbell was born 25 th July 1793 - Isabella Campbell was born 9 th Feb y 1797 - Lovay Campbell was born 4 th March 1799 - Mary Campbell 11 th Aug t 1801 - David son Campbell Saturday 23 rd July 1803 - Duncan Alex r Camp- bell Tuesday 4 th July 1805 - Elizabeth Campbell Saturday 27 th June 1807 -
Alex r Campbell brother of James Campbell died 28 th Feb y 1721 -

To the Hon. J. Minot Com te
Brandon August 28 th /56
Dear Sir
yours of August the 4 th came to hand in due time
The precise time of the death of Captain James Campbell is not recollected by me but I have written to North-Carolina and will soon let you know - It was about the year of 1818
His widow Isabella Campbell as I understand was a pensioner of the United States, and received half pay from the passage of the acts during life. (I think $40 per month) - Her claim was admitted and the first payment made about the 1 st of October 1842 - She received in all $3540. as to the Act under which she received I think that it was an act passed somewhere about 1835 or 36 allowing the Widows of Revolutionary Officers half pay during life - She the allowance was made resided at the time and until death in Fayetteville North-Carolina I forwarded to Genl. Quitman a Statement of the Ground upon which the application was made, which I would be glad for you to review if not too tedious. I see by a late

Act of Congress that some provision is made for the pay of Revolutionary Officers. This may be in accordance with our Petitions through Gen l Duitm n and others and may meet our case — I should be glad to have it — I am not aware, nor do I think that is a fact, That Captain James Campbell ever received anything from the United States for his services during the Revolutionary War. He used, as he has often told us, his own means in enlisting men rather than use the almost worthless stock money — In view of which — North-carolina rewarded him handsomely — was he not entitled to $80 per month while Captain? or how is this? — This he claimed I think This he has never received — His claim has never been fully investigated — Have you seen his commission signed by Washington — which I sent many years ago — This commission I understand was part of the Testimony upon which Isabella Campbell his widow, established her claim — His commission was from the Gen l Government and it does seem clear that the Gen l Government should make some handsome allowance to the faithful Officers of her own Government while in the Revolutionary War — The Government has done it — But Captain Campbell is an exception thus far — except as to his Widow — For a reason which he and we have always thought sufficiently — Justified an examination "i e " That his name was not returned among the discharged as one entitled? He proved by the Affidavit of Gen l —

P G Blount that he was on Furlough (as a faithful Officer) to regain his health - He furnished other affidavits as to his position - He still retained his commission and position as captain up to the close of the War as the possession of that commission proves - with all these facts in the absence of any proof against him. I am unable to see the ground upon which his claim can be rejected
I truly hope Sir that you will encourage the fullest and strictest investigation into this matter, which to my knowledge has been a matter of pursuit for the last 30 years. and encouraged in it by every member of Congress consulted or to whom we have entrusted the matter - Is an affidavit as to the death of Captain Campbell necessary? - If so I will get it -
Yours most Respectfully
D A Campbell
To the Hon ble P Minot Com r Washington
D. C.

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section MNHF/ILL
May 19, 1930.
Mrs. Oscar Barthold Weatherford, Texas.
Dear Madam:
I advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 6619 , it appears James Campbell , a native of Cumberland County, North Carolina, served as Captain of the Tenth North Carolina Regiment, dates of enlistment and details of service not shown.
He received pension and bounty land from the State of North Carolina.
He died November 10, 1817 from infirmities resulting from exposure while in the service. The date of his birth is not given and his age is not stated.
Soldier married March 22, 1786, Isabella, maiden name not given. She was allowed pension on her application executed April 8, 1842, at which time she was aged about eighty-four years and was residing in Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina. The pension was allowed for service of two years as Captain of the Tenth North Carolina Regiment.
She died in Fayetteville, North Carolina, date not shown.
They had the following children:
Ann ..... born... January..19, 1787. John ..... " June.....7, 1789, died September 1, 1790. Elizabeth..... " June.....25, 1791, died May 20, 1794. Robert..... " July.....25, 1793.

Isabell.....born..February 9, 1797. Lowdy or Loucey " ..March ... 4, 1799. Mary ..... " ..August ..11, 1801. James Davis ... " . July ....23, 1803. Duncan, Alexr. . " " ... 4, 1805. Elizabeth ..... " . June ... 27, 1807.
Very truly yours,
E. W. MORGAN, Acting Commissioner.
Soldier's brother, Alexander died Feb. 23 - 1791.
One Duncan M c Neill (57 yrs. in 1872) - states soldier + wife were relatives of his:-
No other further data than shown in history.

July 13, 1905 History to Dr. P.C. Campbell Point Richmond, Calif.
1930 - May 20 - History to Oscar Barthold. L.L.L.
Rev. WIDOW, &c.
File No. _____
6619
Isabella Campbell
Wid;
Jas Campbell
Capt. Rev. War
Act: _____
Mech. 38/43
Index:—Vol. _____
21
Page _____
114
[Arrangement of 1870.]

1131
P. O. James Campbell
Service: See admitted Widow Isabella Campbell File no 6619
Enlisted: _____, 18 .
Discharged: REJECTED , 18 .

No. 39.068
Jamies Campbell, decd. Mississippi
Les D. A. Campbell Aug 4/37 Papers filed with the case of Isabella Campbell of N. Carolina and admitted under the Act of 1843 N. 1880-
There appears to be some papers missing from some m o 63
Not June 7. 1832

6730
North Carolina
Isabella Campbell widow of James Campbell
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 10. Nov. 1817 of Cumberland Co. in the State of N. Carolina who was a Captain in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the 10 th N.C. Regt. commanded by _____ in the N. C. _____ line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of N. Carolina at the rate of 480 Dollars _____ Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 th day of August 1842 and sent to Hon. A. Richey, House of Representatives
Arrears to the 4th of March 1861 $2400 Semi-annual allowance ending
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by D. Moore Clerk. Book 1. Vol. 2. Page 186
Reported to agent Oct. 12 Sep. 1842 to Geo. Luther.

8244 Isabella Campbell of James North Carolina
Admitted
Captain 2 ys p 480.- 10 th N.C. Regt.
died 10 th Nov r 1817.
Act y July 1838
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Hon: A. Rencher H. B.

Da Campbell Aug 4

Pension Office, Augt. 4, 1856.
Sir,
I have examined the papers transmitted by you in support of a claim for arrears of pension in virtue of the services of Captain James Campbell, and have, for the present filed them under act of June 7, 1832.
Please state the date of death of Captain Campbell, and whether his widow, Isabella Campbell, was a pensioner of the United States and, if so, under what act she was pensioned, and in what state she resided when her allowance was granted.
Very reply se
D. A. Campbell Esq Brandon, Mississippi.

State of North Carolina. Camden Camden County.
On the eight day of April one thousand eight hundred and forty two Charles P. Mallett: personally appeared before me, and on oath saith as follows viz - That several years ago - he was burning at Washington City: connected with the Post Office Department: he committed as an act of friendship, and without any expectation of remuneration: to carry with him a package of papers, entrusted to his care by Mrs. Abigail Campbell: widow of the late Capt. James Campbell: which papers had relation to a claim of the said Mrs. Campbell, for a Pension from the Government of the United States, as the widow of a Captain in the Revolutionary War - Said Mallett states that he examined the papers: frequently with a view to aid the said Mrs. Campbell and recollects distinctly: that the Commu- -nication of said Campbell as Captain was thin - and he believes a furlough there were several dispositions of men formerly known to said Mallett, as superior men of the Revolution. The name of one only is now fresh in his memory, viz - one Wilson Hodges: all those dispositions went to show, that the said Capt. James Campbell, was a cripple and infirm man, from the time of the Revolution to his death: and as they or some of them believe: to be caused by exposure in the service. Said Mallett has recollection of Capt. Campbell, for several years, before his death: always knew him: an infirm man: but one for

whom so high a regard was had that besides a pension from the State of North Carolina, he had an appropria- tion from a private fund, created for such purposes: Said Mallett further states, that the better to secure the interests of the said widows Mr. Campbell - he left the package of papers, in the office of Mr. S. Blair Clarke, former clerk of the House of Representatives, who was then acting as a general Pension agent as he was informed - Said Mallett further states, that he is no way connected with the said Mr. Campbell, has never received, never expected nor does now expect to receive any consideration for the services or trouble he has been at, the first acts being entirely voluntary this last by request, and further this deponent saith not.
State of North Carolina } C. P. Mallett. Camberland County }
I hereby certify that I have along been acquainted with Charles P. Mallett and know him to be a man of high respecta- bility and veracity, and I hereby certify that he appeared before me and was sworn and declared to the truth set forth in the aforesaid deposition, the 8th April 1842,
S. D. Herring

State of North Carolina Cumberland County On this 14 th day of June — 1843 personally appeared before the Subordinate Justice of the Peace in and for said County Mrs Isabella Campbell a resident of the Town of Fayetteville in the County of Cumberland and State of North Carolina aged about Eighty two years who being first duly sworn according to Law does on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made made by the act of Congress passed on the 3 rd March 1843. Granting Pensions to Widows of persons who served during the revolutionary war That she is the widow of James Campbell who was a Captain in the army of the Revolution and that she the said Isabella Campbell has received the sum of Four Hundred and Eighty dollars per Annum under the act of July 7 th 1838.
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Test.
Isabella Widow Campbell mark
J. A. Ray
J. W. Cook (B)

State of North Carolina Cumberland County
I John McLaurin clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions of Said County. do hereby certify that J H Cook Esquire whose name in his proper hand writing appears to the within affidavit of Isabella Campbell. is now and was at the date of Said affidavit an acting Justice of the Peace in and for Said County duly commissioned and sworn and that full faith and credit are due to his official acts.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set My hand and affixed the seal of Said County at Office in Fayetteville this 15 th day of June 1843 J McLaurin
Pension Office
Fayetteville June 17 th 1843
Mrs Isabella Campbell whose signature appears to the affidavit on the other side written. is the same Isabella Campbell (Mother of James Campbell) who has been here before paid at this Office since the year of 1838. at the rate of Five Dollars & eighty six cents per Annum.
Wm H Kirk Jt. 3

State of North Carolina } on this eighth day of Cumberland County } of April one thousand eight hundred and forty Two } Personally appeared before the Subscriber an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid Duncan McNeill aged fifty seven years old - who being first duly sworn according to Law upon his oath Deposition and sayth That Captain James Campbell and his wife Isabella the present applicant for a pension are relatives of his and that he has been personally acquainted with them many long ago as he can recollect and That Isabella Campbell the present applicant for a pension is the Identities person she represents herself to be in her Declaration. the widow of Captain James Campbell a Soldier of the Revolution - And this Deponent further sayth that he has now personal knowledge of the services rendered by Captain Campbell in the war of the Revolution except such such as have circumstantially come to his knowledge. he further states that one fact that has come to his knowledge is that Captain James Campbell husband of Isabella Campbell the present applicant - Removed from the state of North Carolina leaving Lands for his Revolutionary services and that this Deponent with others pursued his statutory Bounty Land Titles in order to release the said Captain James Campbell and his family when they were in distress - And this Deponent further sayth that he has always understood and believes that Captain James Campbell was a native of Cumberland County North Carolina and that he was recognized as a native of

the Revolution and he thinks and believes that the Records of the County Court and the Records of the State Dept Department will show if they are not destroyed and further this Deponent saith not known to and subscribed before me the day and year first above written
Certify that Duncan
McNutt Esq is a
creditable clergyman - Duncan M c Neill
Rev. Thomas J. Paul

Sept 12. 42
John
96
James
J. Elliott
Mertham Camp 2, No 4th Sep'ter H. P.
Commission of Pension Board Dept Washington City

Marthas Vineyard Chatham County Mass 6 th Sept 1842
Sir I have been obliged to by Mrs Isabella Combs for her pension Certificate she informs me that she understands her claim is allowed and supposed that I as her agent had got the Certificate - I had put all the business I had at Washington into the care of the Hon A. Rice who and as I am informed his bad health caused him to leave Washington for the Springs If he has not got the Certificate - you will please forward it on to me as soon as possible
I am with high Respect
Yours &c G. L. Tucker Hon J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions

State of North Carolina
I John McLaurin clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions of Cumberland County, State aforesaid, do hereby certify, that Sampson Boon Esquire whose genuine signature appears to the annexed declaration of Mrs Isabella Campbell, and Henry Elliot Esquire whose genuine signature appears to the annexed affidavit of Duncan Murrue, and Ben n Robinson Esquire whose genuine signature appears to the annexed affidavit of Duncan McNeill, and G Penning Esq whose genuine signature appears to the annexed affidavit of C.P. Mallett, are now, and were at the dates of the foregoing paper writings, acting Justices of the Peace in and for the County of Cumberland, aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn, and that full faith and credit are due to their official acts -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at office in Fayetteville this 8 th day of April A. D. 1842!
John McLaurin Clerk

State of North Carolina Cumberland County
Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions December Term 1817
Ordered that the Clerk certify to the General Assembly an allowance of Twenty pounds made by this Court to Mrs Isabella Campbell the widow of Capt. James Campbell who departed this life, it is believed by this Court, from infirmities and diseases which befel him while in the service of the U.S. during the Revolution
From the Minutes
Wm McLaurin Clk
State of North Carolina
I John McLaurin clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions of Cumberland County State aforesaid do hereby certify that the above order making an allowance of twenty pounds to Mrs Isabella Campbell is truly copied from the Minutes of said Court
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at office in Fayetteville this 8th day of April A.D. 1842
Wm McLaurin Clk

S 244 Isabella Campbell of James No 8244 N. Carolina
on printed list, payment to James Campbell Capt £ 684; 2:8 - page 85
Hm A Reucher

2166
June 22 o 43
N.C.
Mar 3 o 1843
Eliz Campbell
$480 per ann
Elijah Fuller Fayetteville N.C.
Wm Lloyd Esqr Summons of Pm vs Washington City etc.

Sir William H. Seward
I herewith transmit the application of Mrs. Isabella Campbell for an original Certificate in her favor to enable her to receive her Stipend after the 14 th Sept. next upon the production of the proper Vouchers. If the proofs and facts submitted are sufficient be pleased to endorse on the original Certificate
I am Sir Respectfully Your obedt Servt Elijah D. Gillet
J. L. Edwards Commr. of Pensions Washington City D.C.

17/12
D. A. Campbell
1892
Dear Sir,
[Faint, mirrored cursive text, likely bleed-through from the reverse side of the page]

Pension Office
Sep 9 1836
1843) Sir
Captain James Campbell has was not entitled to a pension under any law of Congress when he died (in 1817). Of course, his children have no claim which they cannot derive from him, - His widow Isabella Campbell has was pensioned at the highest rate then allowed under any Act for his services. The children cannot therefore, claim anything in her right. There is no law in existence under which anything can be allowed in addition to the stipend granted his widow.
D. A. Campbell Esq
Brandon Miss

April 6 1844
Col. W Mr Campbell Miss the Phebe
P. no 1880 N 6 Roll 43 Isabella
Commissioner Penney
W. R. M. Roberts Dane of R. M.

House of Reps
April 4 th 1844
Sir
I desire to be informed why the heirs of Capt. James Campbell of North Carolina , were not allowed their proportion of his claims upon the government, for Revolutionary services, when the widow was allowed her portion.
Very Respectfully
R. W. Roberts.
P.S. please give me an answer at your earliest convenience,
R. W. R.,
Col J. L. Edwards Comfn ce Pensions

Washington
April 18 th 1842.
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Dear Sir,
I herewith enclose you the claim Isabella Campbell widow of Capt James Campbell of Cumberland County North Carolina. You will perceive by the papers that a part of the Evidence in this has been heretofore forwarded to the Department and are now I presume on file in the Dept t to which I beg you to refer in connection with the papers herewith sent.
With respect
Yr. obt. serv t
A. Rankin

Hon R W Roberts
Apr 9. 1844
145 South St. Phila

Pension Office April 9. 1844
Sir,
In reply to your letter of the 24 th inst. relative to the Pension of Isabella Campbell, of N th . Carolina, widow of Capt. James Campbell, dec d . I have the honor to state that no portion of the pension the children are not entitled to any portion of the pension. The law gives it to the widow.
Wm R. W. Roberts VAD

Geo. Curran
12. Sep. 1842

Pen: Officr
Apr: 12, 1842
130
Sir,
In reply to your letter of the 6 th inst o in the case of Isabella Campbell widow of James Campbell dec d . I have to inform you that her claim was allowed on the 19 th ult o , and her pension certificate sent to Hon. A. Renshaw at the House of Reps.
George Luther Esda le Martha Vineyard N.C.
g v

Aug 16 1842
Nb.
Mrs band place
James A. Edwards Esq
Is
H. A. Renshaw H. A.
Personal Office

Washington
Aug: 15 th 1842.
Dear Sir,
I inclose you a certificate in favour, of the claim of Mrs Campbell of Cumberland whose claim & papers I sent you some time ago: It will be seen from the papers that two or three years ago the claim was made out and the claim given by Mr. Mallet to Mr St. C. Clarke their an agent for claims. Capt Campbell's commission was inclosed along with the papers. I have applied to Mr. Clarke and he says he has made diligent search for them but can not find them. He says he recollects the claim but thinks there are lost among the rubbish of his office or in some other way to him unknown. If necessary Mr. Clarke would doubtless make a certified statement to this effect. I think however the inclosed certificate will be sufficient.
Yours most respectfully,
J. L. Edwards Esq.
A. Rencher

POINT RICHMOND, CAL.
June 29 1905
Hon. Comr. of Pensions, Washington, D.C. Sir-
Will you kindly advise me who drew the pension of Capt. James Campbell, killed in battle, in North Carolina regiment, in War of Revolution, and what was Capt. Campbell's age when killed. I am trying to get clear record so that I may join Sons of Revolution. I have completed male line but have not yet completed female line.
Kindly give me Capt. Jas. Campbell's full service record.
Yours truly, P. C. Campbell

Secretary of War & Pension Office Washington, D.C.,
Dear Sir -
Please furnish for D.A.R. purposes the Revolutionary record of Captain James Campbell of North Carolina Yours Truly
Mrs Oscar Banhold
Wakeford Texas March 8/30

Wid.#6619, Rev.War.
July 14, 1905.
Sir:
In reply to your request for the military history of Captain James Campbell, who served in the Revolutionary War, you are advised that his widow, Isabella Campbell, applied for a pension April 6, 1842, as a resident of Fayetteville, Cumberland county, N. C., eighty-four years of age, and the claim was allowed for his service of two years as Captain of the 10th regiment of North Carolina troops.
Soldier married Isabella _____ March 22, 1786, and died November 10, 1817, age not stated.
Their children were:
  Ann -----  born January 19, 1787;     John-----  " June 7, 1789;  died September 1, 1790.    Elizabeth-----  " 25, 1791;  " May 20, 1794.    Robert-----  " July 25, 1793;     Isabell-----  " February 9, 1797;     Loddy or Loucey"  " March 4, 1799;     Mary-----  " August 11, 1801;     James David----  " July 23, 1803;     Duncan Alexr.-  " 4, 1805;     Elizabeth-----  " June 27, 1807.   
The date of soldier's birth is not mentioned.  stated.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Dr. P. C. Campbell,
Point Richmond, Cal.