Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 3,386, William Campbell, Continental (Penn.)

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental (Penn.)
Campbell, William
W. 3,386
Susan
CONTENTS

-Dead.- See letter to H. Needley Sept. 12. 1838.
6690 4 Pennsylvania
William Campbell Private Pennsylvania Line Proctors regt. 1777 - War In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 1 st of May 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 th of Feb y 1819 and sent to W m J. Deane Esq r Philadelphia
Arrears to 4th of Sept r 1818 4 mo \frac{1}{310} \frac{4}{30} = 33,31 Semi-ann. all ce ending 4 th Mar 1819 — 48 —
$81 31
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued Act 1 st May 1820.
Continued on roll Notification sent to W m J. Deane Esq r Library Street, Philadelphia 5 th July 1820

Wm. Campbell is on the Roll of Invalid Pensioners - He must relinquish his former Pension - As this declaration was made prior to the order of the 27 th May, the claim may be admitted instanter the certificate of the Judge as to the claimant's circumstances.
Copy of B. ...
The Secretary for the Department of War
The Hon. the
John
Admiral
Swan Penn Penn

District of Pennsylvania, ss.
On this first day of May 1818, before me the subscriber, Chief Justice — of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania  Judges of the Circuit Court of the United States for the said district , personally appears William Campbell — aged 52 years, resident in Philadelphia — in the said district, who being by me first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war:" That he the said William Campbell enlisted in the Pennsyl a Reg t of Artillery in the state of Pennsylvania — in the company commanded by Captain James M c Clure — of the Pennsyl a Reg t of Artillery ; that he continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States, until the 15 th  August of 1783 , when he was discharged from service in Philadelphia state of Pennsylvania , that he was in the battles of Brandenburg  Fernantown  Yorktown etc. and that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support; and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services. William Campbell Sworn to and declared before me, the day and year aforesaid.
W. Silphmer
William Silphmer Judge, &c. as aforesaid, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said W m Campbell — did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me; to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress:
Philadelphia 1 st May 1818 —
W. Silphmer

I John Conrad Prothonotary of the Supreme Court of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania Do hereby certify That William Filghman whose name is subscribed to the within Certificate was at the time of so doing and still is Chief Justice of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvan- ia and to all whose acts as such full faith and credit are con'dought to be given
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the first day of May AD 1818
John Conrad Pro

William Campbell
Continued 6690
21 Oct 1818

District of Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Is;
On the 21 st day of June One thousand eight hundred and twenty personally appeared in the Court of common pleas for said County (the said Court being a Court of record having a prothonotary seal and exercising common law jurisdiction) William Campbell, aged Sixty two years, residing in Philadelphia who being first duly sworn in open court according to law, on his oath declares that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows Viz t
In the 4 th Regiment of Pennsylvania Artillery Col. Proctor & Company Commanded by Capt. James M c Guire.
(Date of original declaration 1 st May 1818. —
Number of pension Certificate (6690.) —
and I the said William Campbell do further solemnly Swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby, so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary war," passed the 18th of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
Sworn to and declared in open Court on the twenty first day of June 1820. before
M c Guire Prothon.
(Signed) William Campbell

I have the following articles of property, which is all I possess viz. Three Tables, one Bureau one ten plate stove, Shovel & tongs, six Windsor Chairs, two prints one of Washington and one of Jefferson, one looking glass, two rag carpets one lot of crockery worth 5 dollars, one pair hand irons and other articles worth twenty dollars am by occupation a Cabinet maker, but cannot labor by reason of bad eye sight and other infirmities, I have no children and am in such indigent circumstances as to be unable to support myself without the assistance of my Country.
(Signed) William Campbell
Philadelphia County, ss.
I, Joseph B. Norbury Prothonotary of the court of common Pleas for the city and county of Philadelphia Clerk of do hereby certify that the foregoing affidavit and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is fifty dols. and — cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this twenty first day June 1820.
Clerk of the Court for the
of
W. B. Norbury Prothon.

595. Pennsylvania Phila d Susan Campbell widow of William Campbell Penn n who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Musician
Reported
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 104 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the day of July 1848 and sent to
Benjamin Runnebaker No. 91. North 4. St. near Vine. Philadelphia
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 214 Vol. 2,

State of Pennsylvania } County of Philadelphia }
On this thirty first day of July A D 1838 personally appeared before me Archibald Randall one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Philadelphia and State aforesaid Susan Campbell a resident of the County of Philadelphia aged Seventy four years who being first duly affirmed according to Law doth on her solemn affirmation make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the Act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838 entitled an Act granting half pay and pension to certain Widows - That she is the widow of William Campbell deceased who was a drummer in 6 d Proctors Artillery of the Pennsylvania line during the war of the Revolution that he was an enlisted soldier and served she thinks until the war ended and that he applied for and received his pension in the year 1818 or 1819 and received it until the time of his death she further declares that she was married to the said William Campbell on the Twenty fourth day of February A.D Seventeen Hundred and Ninety one and that he the said William Campbell died in the year Eighteen Hundred and Twenty Three and that she has remained his widow ever since the period of his death as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed - that she was not married to the said William prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the first of January Seventeen Hundred and Ninety four At the time above stated she further saith that she makes this declaration before me a Judge of the said Court on account of her inability to

appear in open Court and I the said Judge do certify that the said affiant is unable to appear in open Court on account of her bodily infirmity
Affirmed & subscribed the day & year aforesaid by H. H. Randall
her Susan J. Campbell mark
Philadelphia County Pa.
I Robert Morris Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County do certify that the Hon. Archibald Randall Esq. before whom the within and foregoing declaration affirmation was made and who in his own proper hand writing has thereunto subscribed his name was at the time of so doing and now is one of the Judges of the said Court of Common Pleas (which is a Court of Record) duly commissioned and qualified to all whose acts as such full faith and credit are also ought to be given as well in Courts of Indica- ture as thereout
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto to set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court at Philadelphia this 13th day of August 1838
Robert Morris Protho.

I hereby certify, that the names of William Campbell & Susanna the Farlane appear on the record of marriages for Gloria Dei (Swedes) church as married by the Rev. N. Collin D.D. then rector of said church, on the 24 th day of February in the year of our Lord One thousand seven hundred & ninety one.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this twelfth day of July A.D. 1838.
J. H. Clay
Rector of the above-named church
Philadelphia County ss
Personally appeared before me, one of the Aldermen in and for the County aforesaid, J. H. Clay, Rector of Gloria Dei (Swedes) church, in the County aforesaid, who being duly sworn according to Law doth depose and say, that the above certificate of marriage of William Campbell & Susanna the Farlane is truly extracted from the Marriage Records of said Gloria Dei and that the Rev. N. Collin D.D. was then Rector of the said church.
J. H. Clay
Sworn & subscribed August 11 th 1838
Before me
J. H. Palmer Alderman
Pennsylvania Philadelphia County ss
I Robert Morris Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County do certify that R. Palmer Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavit was made and wherein his own proper hand & writing has thereunto subscribed his name was at the

know that so doing and now is an alderman in and for the County aforesaid duly commissioned and qualified to all whose acts as such full faith and credit are and ought to be given as well in Courts of judicature as elsewhere
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hands and affixed the seal of the said Court at Philadelphia this 13th day of August 1838.
Robert Morris Prothonotary
Marriage Certificate William Carleton Deborah H. Valence

J.R.M.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
3386
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C., Dec. 22, 1902
Sir
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of William 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.     June 1777 to Aug. 1783 Pvt Jas. McClure Proctor Pa         
Battles engaged in, Brandywine, Germantown & Yorktown.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Not stated.
Date of application for pension, May 1, 1818.
Residence at date of application, Philadelphia Pa.
Age at date of application, 52 Years.
Remarks: His claim was allowed. He married Susan McFarlane Feb'y 24, 1791 at Phila Pa. and died May 20, 1823 & she was pensioned as his widow.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Dec 22 1902
WIDOW, &c.
Revy
File No.
3386
Susan Campbell Widow
William Campbell Mrs. Rev. War
Act: Feb. 2, 1848,
Index:—Vol.
R
Page
113
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Consolidated 46.845 INVALID.
File No. William Campbell
Prv. Pen Revy war
Act: 1818
Index:—Vol. _____, Page _____
[Arrangement of 1870.]

10 5 11 Consolidated
REJECTED
0. William Campbell
Service: Transferred to Admitted Files of Soldiers File no
Enlisted: 46.845 , 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Charges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
0. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

Pennsylvania Roll.
William Campbell Penn t Private.
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War
Inscribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 1 st of May 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 st of October 1818 and sent to William Tighlman Esq. Judge Philadelphia.
Arrears to 4th of September 1818. 37: 7 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 th March 1819 48: — 4 Months — 32: — 4/30 — 1:6:6
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
1650
with Report of Philadelphia.

V 1441
Pennsylvanido
Susan Campbell
widow of William Campbell, decd
who was a pensioner under the Act of 18 March, 1818, and who died on the 20 November 1823, of Philadelphia in the State of Pennsylvania who was a Musician in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt: — commanded by Col: Proctor — in the Pennsylvania line for 2 years — Musician
Inscribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania at the rate of 104 Dollars _____ Cents per an to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 day of Dec: 1838 — and sent to Hon: L Paynter, Ho: of Reps. —
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1838 $ 260.00 Semi-annual allowance ending there 52.00
$ 312.00
{ Act July 7 } 1838. }
Recorded by Miss Stewart Book A Vol _____ Page 11.0 Cle

629. Pennsylvania. Phil a Susan Campbell
widow of William Campbell who was a Musician in the Penn. line for 2 years, Musi t
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 104 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29th day of June, 1843 and sent to
Wm. F. Smith Esq. Pension Agent Philadelphia
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book S. Vol. 1 Page 130.
Let to Ben n Pennock Res Macy, W. '47

Old War Inv. File 46,845,
William Campbell,
Pri., Penn. Regt. of Artillery
I do not believe that the above pensioner is identical with the pensioner of same name Old War Inv. File 9,126, who was a sergeant in U.S.A., Col. Sylvanus Seeley.
H. O. Tingley
Nov. 14, 1904.
I also have compared the two cases above-noted and do not believe them to be identical.
M. Rice
DEC 8 - 1910

There are several persons named Campbell on the Park Under Act 1878. This man appears from the books to have died in 1823. There is nothing said however in his Testament about schedule about a wife.

3530 In at Dec 14.
Pa 7 July 38.
Hon James G. G. Garver Hon. L. Payne H.R. Bank of Pension
104 104 52 260

Washington Dec 13 th - 1838
Hon James G. Swaney
Dear Sir Please have the inclosed papers examined as soon as convenient & let me know the result and you will oblige yours Respectfully
L. Painter
H. R.

Mr. Edwards 66 H. H.
Adm. Teal
See
Hon. J. B. Calhoun
Secy of War
Washington - D.C.

Hon. J. C. Calhoun - Secy of War.
Sir - I beg leave to enclose two documents: the first is the application of W m Campbell for a pension, which has been recently returned to him, having on the back of it a memorandum, requiring the relinquishment of a former (supposed) pension: the second is a certificate of Mr E. Lane, of the pension or agency office in this city, stating that the W m  S. 9126 Campbell, whose petition is enclosed, is not the same person who has heretofore had a pension. The person, now applying was in Proctor's regiment, as a jifer; the other W m  S. 9126 Campbell was a sergeant. Trusting that the enclosed may be in No 555 St W. J. Duane.
Phila Feb. 2d, 1879.

319
Samuel F. Smith Pursuant to Phila? April 11. 1843
Declaration of Sarah Campbell
Admits Musicians $104
Send as above

DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3d March, 1843, granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the act of July 7, 1838.
State Pennsylvania City of Philadelphia } ss.
On this Thirtieth day of March A.D. 1843. personally appeared before the Subscriber an alderman of the City of Philadelphia  Susan Campbell a resident of said City in the county of Philadelphia aged seventy five 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, passed on the 3d March, 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of William Campbell who was a Musician in the Army of the Revolution in the Regiment under Capt. James E. Smith and Colonel Thomas Proctor and the annual amount of the pension which she received under the act of July 7, 1838, was
One hundred and four dollars.
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Susan Campbell
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before
J Mitchell J Pennock
J Mitchell Ald.
State of Pennsylvania City of Philadelphia County of Philadelphia } ss.
March Thirtieth 1843
I, Joshua Mitchell  one of the Aldermen in & for the City of Philadelphia a Magistrate in the county above named, do hereby certify, that I have the most satisfactory evidence, viz. my own personal knowledge, that Susan Campbell who this day appeared before me, and made oath to the truth of the foregoing declaration, is the identical person she represents herself to be.
Given under my hand at Philadelphia on the day and year above written.
J Mitchell Ald.
I, Richard Palmer Esq. Prothonotary Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Philada county, certify that J Mitchell Esquire 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 fourth day of April in the year 1843.
R Palmer Esq. Prothonotary

Philadelphia May the 6 1847
Dear Sir Mr James. L. Edwards this is to certify that I held a Power of Attorney from Susan Campbell Bentiner on your roll which I have been an Agent from the year 1840 to this day Misses Campbell about three years ago in conversation she stated that William Campbell had been in service in State of Pennsylvania line and had drawn a Balance of a after Death Pension I asked her how much have you drawn since she said not one cent said I others have drawn regular pension then that has been on the line the same time with William Campbell In February last I made application at the War office in Harrisburg My answer was there were two Certificates which I now send you what this means it is something new to me but if something can be done do it with speed because the Lady is very old poor & blind that is I don't please to direct to No. 91. North 4 th Street Philadelphia post office
I Am respectfully your Obedient Servant
Benjamin Tannebaker
War. Department Pension office July 14 th 1820 No. 6690
Mr Edwards this is taken from an extract that comes from your pension roll

Payable on the 4 th March and 4 th September of each Year at the U. States Bank. Philadelphia
This Certificate most probably was not delivered because the Soldier was supposed to be an Invalid pensioner, but no other W m Campbell has been found to identify with it (there are several of them) for want of more information than is found in this case - He may be the Invalid W m Campbell file N o 9126 -
Feby 15. 1882 J. M. Priest
Under act 1818 most all others than Comp e officers were called privates, altho they may have been all Corporal & Sergeants the rate of pension was the same to all of them

6690 F 42117 926
File 3130 C 22 482
Wid Susan 3386 Pen Resident 9 773 - Ind n
WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claims
I CERTIFY, That in conformity with the Law of the UNITED STATES,
Of the eighteenth day of March 1818
William Campbell late a Private in the Army of the Revolution
is inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the Pennsylvania Agency, at the rate of Eight dollars cents per month, to commence on the 1 st day of May - one thousand eight hundred and Eighteen
GIVEN at the WAR OFFICE of the UNITED STATES, this Twenty first day of October - one thousand eight hundred and Eighteen -
J. C. Calhoun Secretary of War

Henry M. Burroughs Phila.
Penn a 2 Feb 629 Susan Campbell
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D. C.
White

State of Pennsylvania } City & County of Philadelphia } S. S.
On This Twenty Sixth day of June A.D. 1848. Personally appeared before the subscriber one of the Aldermen in and for said City, and Ex officio a justice of the peace. Susan Campbell, a resident of the said City, aged Eighty Three years, who being first duly affirmed according to law, doth on her affirmation make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed on the 2 d of February 1848, granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Rev- olutionary war. That she is the widow of William Campbell who was a musician in the army of the Revolution in the Reg t . under Col s Thomas Proctor in Capt a James C. Smiths Company. that the annual amount which she received under the act of July 17 th 1844. is one hundred and four dollars.
She further declares, that she is still a widow.
Affirmed to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me J. Snider Alderman and Ex officio a justice of the Peace
Her Susan X Campbell mark
I, Jacob Snider one of the Aldermen in and for the City of Philadelphia and Ex officio a justice of the peace, do hereby certify, that Susan Campbell who this day appeared before me and made affirmation to the truth of the foregoing declaration is personally known to me and is the identical person she represents herself to be. Witness my

hand and seal at the City of Philadelphia this Twenty Sixth day of June A.D. 1848.
J. Sniders Alderman, and Ex officio a justice of the Peace

Dr Sir
Any communications in relation to this matter sent to me by you, will be most thankfully received by
June 26 th 1848.
To S. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions
Your Obedient servant Benjamin Tannebaker
no 91. North 4 th street near wine Philadelphia Pa.

Artillery 4 th Regiment 1780 & 1781
We and each of us whose names are hereunto subscribed, do acknowledge to have received from Major Thomas B. Bowen and Captain Encurios Beatty, Agents for the late Pennsylvania Line, the several Sums opposite to our names respectively, in certificates, dated July 1. 1784, bearing interest at six per Cent. from January the first 1782 signed by John Pierce, Commissioner, and described as below, being for the Balance of a Settlement between the United States and us for Pay &c, to January the first 1782.
   Date of Issue No. of Certificate Letter Names Sums Signers   Dollars 90 th     Aug. 4. 1784 76.747 Cox William Campbell 142. 12 W m Campbell Test G. Hostelow  
Auditor General's Office, Harrisburg 2 d March 1847.
I certify the above to be a true extract taken from Pay Roll book A. pertaining to the Revolutionary War on file in this department.
Witness my hand and seal of office the day and date aforesaid.
Wm. A. Burdane Aud. General.

N o 83] ————— Certificate for £67. 16. 1 Specie.
We do certify, that the State of Pennsylvania, is indebted to William Campbell, Sifer of the First Pennsylvania Artillery Regiment, in the Sum of Sixty seven Pounds sixteen shillings & 1 Penny Specie, with lawful Interest from the tenth day of April 1781; being the amount of the Residue of the Depreciation of his Pay. Pursuant to two Acts of Assembly, passed at Philadelphia, the 18 th of December 1780 and the 10 th of April 1781.
Newtown April 27 th 1781.
Jos. Serverson. Commr William Goforth. Commr
Auditor General's Office, Harrisburg Mar. 2 d 1847.
I certify the above to be a true copy of an original, pertaining to the Revolutionary War, on file in this department: Witness my hand and Seal of office the day and year aforesaid.
John A. Purvis
And Seal

3530 Susan Campbell Pa.
admitted Museum Artists No. #804.
died Nov 20. 1823
Hm. L. Paynter H.R.
Profy

State of Pennsylvania } County of Philadelphia }
On the 11 th day of August A.D. 1838 personally appeared before me one of the Aldermen for the City of Philadelphia, Jacob Somerset and Hannah Somerset both residents of said City who being first duly sworn according to law doth severally depose and say that they are personally ac- quainted with Susan Campbell named in the annexed declaration and have been both before and after the death of her Husband William Campbell and that she has remained his widow ever since the period of his death which took place in the Year Eighteen hundred & Twenty three
Jacob Somerset (Seal)
Sworn & subscribed before me this Eleventh day of August 1838
Hannah Somerset (Seal)
J Burdell (Seal) Ald n
I do certify that the above Jacob Somerset and Hannah his wife, are highly respectable and are worthy of Credit. I have known them for many years. Aug. 11. 1838
J Burdell

Pennsylvania
Philadelphia County
I Robert Morris, Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County Do Certify that J Burden Esq. before whom the within affidavit was made and by whom the within Certificate was made and given and whom his own proper hand Writing has thereunto severally subscribed his name was at the time of so do- ing and now is an alderman in and for the City of Philadelphia and a Justice of the Peace duly commissioned and qualified to all whose acts as such full faith and credit are and ought to be given as well in Courts of Judicature as elsewhere. In Testimony whereof I have here- unto set my hand and affix- ed the Seal of the said Court at Philadelphia this 18th day of Au- gust 1838.
Robert Morris