Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 8156, Patrick Carnall, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Carnall, Patrick
S 8156
CONTENTS
carded

Virginia 12.940
Patrick barnall of Caroline in the State of Virginia who was a pri: in the company commanded by Captain Buckner of the Regt commanded by Col. Mathews in the Virginia line for 9 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 30 Dollars — Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 th day of June '33 and sent T. Dickerson Bowling Green Va.
Arrears to the 4th of March '33 - 60 Semi-ann. allowance ending 4 Sep th " — 15 $75
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Wm Miller Clerk Book E Vol. 6. Page 5-
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 16 th April 1838 from 4 March to 4 th Sept 1839. age notified 30 June 1840
Health not ex Q B

Declaration of Patrick Camall in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7 th June 1832
Caroline County State of Virginia
On this 8 th day of October 1832 personally appeared before the County Court of Caroline, Patrick Camall, a resident of said County but I have no record of my age State aged 73 years, who being duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed the 7 th June 1832
I was born, raised and educated in the County of Caroline where I always lived in said County war first as a volunteer under Capt. Philip Buckner to serve for three months. We marched from this County to Richmond, & there formed the Third Regiment of the Virginia State line then commanded by Majr D'Blainmon. We remained there but a short time before we marched to Williamsburg, We then returned up the James River to a place called Ruffins Ferry where we crossed over & proceeded from there to a place called Cabin Point. I believe this was in Surry County - from there we marched to a place called Mackays where we remained several days. We were then taken back to Cabin Point, from there on to Petersburg where we remained until discharged.
In the year 1779 I was again called into the army under a regular draft & was allotted to the Company from this County commanded by Capt Anthony New to serve for three months. We marched from this County first to Richmond & joined there that portion of the American army consisting of the 3 rd Regiment of Virginia militia commanded by Col Matthews. We marched from there down to Williamsburg afterwards as far down as Hampton where we remained a considerable time before discharged in that neighborhood -
In the year 1780 I was again called into service by a regular draft upon the militia of this County & fell into the Company commanded by Capt George Madison for 3 months. We first went to Richmond and joined that portion of the army consisting of the Third Regiment of the militia commanded by Genl Spotswood Hoo. John Taylor

We returned in and about Richmond during this time and were then discharged -
In the year 1781 I was again by a regular draft upon the militia of our County drafted into the Company Commanded by Capt. Joseph Richerson. For three months We marched first to a Tavern called Newry's where we joined the Marquis Lafayette and the forces Commanded by him. We proceeded from there to Richmond and from there down to Little York. We were here routed by the British army Commanded by Cornwallis and were compelled to retreat as far back as the County of Guilford where we joined Genl Wayne and his army. We then turned upon the enemy back to Little York where Cornwallis and all his army surrendered to us - and thus ended my military career
The field officers whom I remember were Generals Nelson, Mendenhall, Wayne & Lafayette. I am well known to Wm H Dickinson, Henry C Coleman, Col Fleming Torrell, Maj Philip Samuel, Col arch. bald. I am well known to Wm H Dickinson, Henry I declare that my name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state whatsoever and I do hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present.
Patrick Carnall
Sworn to and subscribed this day a year aforesaid
We Spilsbee Woodgate a clergyman residing in the County of Caroline and Fleming Torrell residing in the same hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Patrick Carnall who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 73 years of age that he is respected and beloved in this neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion
Spilsbee Woodgate Fleming Torrell
Sworn to and subscribed this day a year aforesaid

We remained in and about Richmond during this time and were then discharged -
In the year 1781 I was again by a regular draft upon the militia of our County drafted into the Company Commanded by Capt. Joseph Richerson. For three months. We marched first to a Tavern called Dead Run where we joined the Marquis Lafayette and the forces Commanded by him. We proceeded from there to Richmond and from there down to Little York. We were here routed by the British army Commanded by Cornwallis and were compelled to retreat as far back as the County of Guilford where we joined Genl Wayne and his army. We then turned spued the enemy back to Little York where Cornwallis and all his army surrendered to us - and thus ended my military career.
The field officers whom I remember were Generals Nelson, Mendenhall, Wayne & Lafayette. I am well known to Mr. H. Dickinson, Henry C. Coleman, Col Fleming Torrell, Maj Philip Samuel, Col Arch. Bald. and Stowell C Coleman esq.
I declare that my name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state whatsoever and I do hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or annuity. Except the present.
Patrick Carnall
Sworn to and subscribed this day a year aforesaid
We Spilsby Woodfork
a clergyman residing in the County of Caroline
and Fleming Torrell residing in the same hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Patrick Carnall who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 73 years of age that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn to and subscribed this day a year aforesaid
Spilsby Woodfork Fleming Torrell

And the Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after hearing the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier, and served as he states, and the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Spilsbee Woolfolk & Fleming Truett, who have signed the preceding certificate, are residents of the County of Caroline, and State of Virginia, and are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I John L. Pendleton Clerk of the County Court of Caroline, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Patrick Carnall for a pension.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office the 8th day of October 1832.
John L. Pendleton
State of Virginia Caroline County to wit: On the 13th day of May 1832 Patrick Carnall personally appeared before the County Court of Caroline who being duly sworn according to law doth make the following declaration by way of amendment to the foregoing declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7th June 1832. That he is now old and has not a distinct recollection of the exact period of time he served during the Revolutionary war. He can however with great safety swear that in the town which he served he was engaged for the period of nine months. He has no documentary evidence of his services, but can prove them for two tours of three months each one by the evidence of Wm Coates. The other by the evidence of Robert Wright & Wm Harris.
Patrick Carnall Mark

Caroline County to wit:
Wm Coates, Robert Wright and Wm Harris personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace for the County of Caroline & made oath. The said Wm Coates and Robert Wright that they served one term of three months with Patrick Carnall and the said Wm Harris that he served another term with said Carnall in the militia drafted from the County of Caroline during the war of the Revolution. and I do hereby certify that the said affidavits are true of good character in this County and that full credit ought to be given to their statements. Given under my hand this 13 th day of May 1833.
Stowell Coleman JP CC
Declaration of Patrick Carnall
13376
State of Virginia
Caroline County to wit
I John S Pendleton Clerk of the Court of the said County do hereby Certify that Stowell C. Coleman whose name is subscribed to the above Cer- -tificate is and was at the time of subscribing the same an acting Justice of the peace in and for the said County duly commissioned and qualified & that his said signature is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto
set my name & affixed the seal of the said County this 23 rd day of May 1833. In the 57 th year of the Commonwealth.
John S. Pendleton
Stowell Patrick Carnall Seal in

No 15376.
Patrick Carnall of Caroline County Virginia
Re
Amount as a private 9 mo. $30
5.13.
Int. 7.
apl. 30. '33 - P 36 3/4
E. Dickinson. Bowden Green Virg a

BRIEF in the case of  Patrick Barnatt  County of Caroline  in the State of Virginia.  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? no  3. How old is he? 43 years  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. As a Gen.     Vol. — In 1778. not stated private Col. P. Buchanan, Major D. Glenmor   Draft — 1779 — not stated private Col. A. New, Col. Matthews   Draft — 1780 — not stated private Col. Geo. Madison, Genl. Spotswood   Draft — 1781 not stated private Col. J. Taylor, Col. Richeson, Marquis Lafayette, Genl. Wayne  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? none — was at the surrender of Genl. Wallace, York  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Caroline County Virginia  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? traditional  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.
Richd. S. Wallis  Examining Clerk.

January 8, 1934
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BA-J/MCS Patrick Carnall, S. 8156
Miss Jane O'Flaherty 709 West 169th Street New York City
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for the record of a Revolutionary War soldier surnamed Carneal.
The Revolutionary War records of this office fail to afford any information in regard to a soldier surnamed Carneal.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S. 8156, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Patrick Carnall, the only soldier with that surname, (or surname of similar spelling, that is found in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
Patrick Carnall was born in Carolina County , Virginia, date of birth and names of parents not given.
While a resident of that county he enlisted and served as private with the Virginia troops as follows: in 1778, three months in Captain Philip Buckner's company; in 1779, three months in Captain Anthony New's company in Colonel Matthews' regiment; in 1780, three months in Captain George Madison's company; in 1781, three months in Captain Joseph Richeson's company and was in the siege of Yorktown.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 18, 1832, at which time he was seventy-three years of age and was living in Caroline County , Virginia, where he had always lived.
The papers in this claim contain no data relative to the soldier's family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

Revran
8156
INVALID.
File No. 8156
Patrick Carmall
Pri Rev War
Act: June 14th 82
Index: Vol. 104, Page 88
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1921 Oct. 7 hist. to Ruth R. Markweather dau 1931 - Feb. 18 - Mrs. M. L. Hartley advised reg. James Carmal - S.H.C. 1933 Mar. 14 hist. to Mrs. M. L. Hartley 1933 Nov. 25 hist. to Miss Dorothy Smith. See letter in War 1812 clm. James Carmal W.C. 4207 1934 Jan. 8 hist. to Miss Jane O'Flaherty 1939 Jan. 13 hist. to Mrs. Charity T. Ethell

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
May 27 th , 1840.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6 th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," Patrick Carnal, — a Pensioner on the Roll of the Richmond V er Agency, at the rate of Thirty — Dollars and — Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of March, to the 4 th Sept., 1839,
Respectfully, yours,
W. L. G. Carrington Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

P. C
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carrying against special accounts the proper and the contents of a number of accounts, having the official character and signature of the person who is the officer of the court, or other carrying officer, has no proper seal or signed to the court. under the seal of office of the carrying officer, as is provided and proper form being improperly signed must be rejected, if there is a seal of office or other proper authentication, the car- rying officer on the same shall be of proper authority, the signature of the officer is not to carry the same, where the signature of the carrying officer, who is not a proper officer, is not valid, unless the same is countersigned by the proper officer, and signature of the officer must be countersigned by the proper officer, and signature of the officer, and signature of the officer must be countersigned by the proper officer, and signature of the officer, and signature of the officer

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Patrick Barnall — which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes
II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes
III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so?
IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes
V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? No.
VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations?
VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes
VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes
IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes
X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? yes XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? no XIV. †If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? the Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? XVI. ‡Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? yes XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? 4
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words: "Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
‡QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
‡QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

MRS. CHARITY I. ETHELL 1441 LOGAN DENVER, COLORADO
Nov. 27, 1938
Veterans Administration Bureau Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Will you please tell me how I can procure data and also verify some I have, concerning the services of James Carnal in the war of 1812?
Red over James Carnal was a soldier in the war of 1812 He enlisted in the Essex Co. Virginia and served from July 22 until Sept 25, 1814 as private in Captain Fisher's and Waring's Co. of Virginia Militia.

MRS. CHARITY I. ETHELL 1441 LOGAN DENVER, COLORADO
On account of this service he was allowed bounty land in full satisfaction. In 1853 he was living in Caroline Co. Va. aged 73. He died there on March 11, 1862. He married Mary M. Chapman May 12, 1812
I wish to know the date of his birth. Was he the son of Archibald Carnal ? Patrick Carnal a Revolutionary soldier, placed on Pension roll June 19, 1833? If you cannot furnish

MRS. CHARITY I. ETHELL
1441 LOGAN
DENVER, COLORADO
this information, please refer me to some one who can get it for me. Sincerely yours, Charity I. Ethell

November 14, 1933
United States Pension Office Veterans' Bureau , Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
Will you kindly tell me the names of one (or two) men of the name no - only one of him spell CARNEAL who fought in the Revolu- tionary War? They were from King William or Caroline County, Virginia, or thereabouts. There would not be more than a couple by this name.
If you cannot do this, kindly in- form me where I can find a roll of the Revolution.
Am enclosing a self-addressed envelope.
stamped envelope ok
Very truly yours, (Miss) Jane O'Flaherty
709 West 169 St., New York City

17 W.E. Rev. 0
Cherrydale Va.
Sept. 15- 1921
Commissioner of Pensions;
Kindly let me know if you have the Revolutionary record of Patrick Carnal, who was pensioned under the act of 1832, at which time he was a resident of Spotsylvania County Va.
He was placed on the Pension Roll June 19 - 1833
Please let me have all the information you can over

give concerning him.
An Oblige,
Mrs Ruth R. Starkweather
# 8 - Lee st.
Cherrydale Va.

88156
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Patrick Barnall a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1778 3 mos. Pvt Philip Buckner ✓ Va.   1779 3 " Anthony New Matthews   1780 3 " Geo. Madison ✓   1787 3 " Joseph Richeson ✓  
Battles engaged in, as Siege of York Residence of soldier at enlistment, Caroline Co. Va. Date of application for pension, Oct. 8, 1832 - His d. was ab. Residence at date of application, Caroline Co. Va. Age at date of application, 73 born in Caroline Co. Va. Remarks: There is no data on file as to family
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

January 13, 1939
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BA-J/MCS Patrick Carnall, S.8156 James Carnol, W.O.4207
Mrs. Charity I. Ethell 1441 Logan Denver, Colorado
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for information relative to Patrick Carnal who served in the Revolution and James Carnal who served in the War of 1812.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S.8156, based on the military service of the only Patrick Carnall, searched under all spellings of the surname, that is found in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
Patrick Carnall was born in Caroline County, Virginia, but the date of his birth and the names of his parents are not shown.
While a resident of that county he enlisted and served as private with the Virginia troops as follows: in 1778, three months in Captain Philip Buckner's company; in 1779, three months in Captain Anthony New's company in Colonel Matthews' regiment; in 1780, three months in Captain George Madison's company; in 1781, three months in Captain Joseph Richeson's company and was in the siege of Yorktown.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 18, 1832, at which time he was seventy-three years of age and was living in Caroline County, Virginia, where he had always lived.
The papers in this claim contain no data relative to the soldier's family.
*****
The data which follow were obtained from papers in claims on file under W.O.4207, based on the War of 1812 service of James Carnol or Carneal.

The date and place of birth of James Carnol or Carneal and the names of his parents are not shown.
He enlisted in Essex County, Virginia, and served from July 22, 1814, until September 25, 1814, as private in Captains Benjamin Fisher's and Lowry Waring's companies of Virginia militia.
He applied for bounty land on November 6, 1850, while living in Caroline County, Virginia, aged sixty-three years; he received Warrant 30592 for 40 acres under the Act of September 28, 1850. In this year he signed in person as James Carnol. On March 15, 1855, he applied for additional bounty land and he then signed as James Carneal; He received Warrant 86327 for 120 acres under the Act of March 3, 1855.
For information relative to the location of said land, it is suggested that you address The Commissioner of the General Land Office, Interior Department, Washington, D.C., giving the warrant numbers, the acreage and the acts under which the warrants were issued.
In 1871 Mary M. Carnal, aged seventy-eight years and a resident of Caroline County, Virginia, with post office at Sparta, stated that she was the widow of James Carnal whom she had married under the name of Mary M. Chapman on May 21, 1812, in Caroline County, Virginia, and that he died March 11, 1862, in Caroline County, Virginia.
On September 2, 1875, it was stated that Mary M. Carnal had lately died and reference was made to her heirs but no names were given.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

November 25, 1933
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James Carnal, W.O.4207 Patrick Carnall, S.8156 ESJ/MCS
Miss Dorothy Smith 1512 Park Avenue Richmond Virginia
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for the record of a James Carneal or Carnal who served in the Revolutionary War or the War of 1812.
The War of 1812 records of this office show the following data in regard to James Carneal or Carnal.
He enlisted in Essex County, Virginia, and served from July 22, 1814, until September 25, 1814, as private in Captains Fisher's and Waring's companies of Virginia militia.
On account of this service he was allowed bounty land in full satisfaction.
In 1853 he was living in Caroline County, Virginia, and stated that he was then seventy-three years of age. In 1855 he stated that he was sixty-seven years of age.
It was stated that he died March 11, 1862, in Caroline County, Virginia.
In 1871 Mary M. Carnal, aged seventy-eight years and a resident of Caroline County, Virginia, with post office at Sparta, stated that she was the widow of James Carnal whom she had married under the name of Mary M. Chapman on May 21, 1812, in Caroline County, Virginia.
On September 2, 1875, it was stated that Mary M. Carnal had lately died and reference was made to her heirs but no names were given.

The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of James Carneal or Carnal do not appear in the papers of this claim.
***** The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S. 8156, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Patrick Carnall, the only soldier by that surname (searched under all spellings of the name) that is found in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
Patrick Carnall (the name, Carneal, does not appear in this claim) was born in Caroline County, Virginia, date of birth and names of parents not given.
While a resident of that county he enlisted and served as private with the Virginia troops as follows: in 1778, three months in Captain Philip Buckner's company; in 1779, three months in Captain Anthony New's company in Colonel Matthews' regiment; in 1780, three months in Captain George Madison's company; in 1781, three months in Captain Joseph Richeson's company and was in the siege of Yorktown.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 18, 1832, at which time he was seventy-three years of age and was living in Caroline County, Virginia, where he had always lived.
The papers in this claim contain no data relative to the soldier's family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

March 13, 1933
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Mrs. M. L. Hartley 600 N. 7th Street Cambridge Ohio
Patrick Carnall, S. 8156 James Carnal, W. O. 4207 BA-J/MCS
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for the records of Patrick Carnal who served in the Revolution and James Carnal who served in the War of 1812.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S. 8156, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Patrick Carnall, the only soldier by that name that is found in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
He was born in Caroline County, Virginia, date of birth and names of parents not given.
While a resident of that county he enlisted and served as private with the Virginia troops as follows: in 1778, three months in Captain Philip Buckner's company; in 1779, three months in Captain Anthony New's company in Colonel Matthews' regiment; in 1780, three months in Captain George Madison's company; in 1781, three months in Captain Joseph Richeson's company and was in the siege of Yorktown.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 8, 1832, at which time he was seventy-three years of age and was living in Caroline County, Virginia, where he had always lived.
The papers in this claim contain no data relative to the soldier's family.

The War of 1812 records of this office show the following data in regard to James Carnal or Carneal.
He enlisted in Essex County, Virginia, and served from July 22 until September 25, 1814, as private in Captains Fisher's and Waring's companies of Virginia militia.
On account of this service he was allowed bounty land in full satisfaction.
In 1853 he was living in Carolina County, Virginia, and stated that he was then seventy-three years of age. In 1855 he stated that he was sixty-seven years of age.
It was stated that he died March 11, 1862, in Carolina County, Virginia.
In 1871 Mary M. Carnal, aged seventy-eight years and a resident of Carolina County, Virginia, with post office at Sparta, stated that she was the widow of James Carnal whom she had married under the name of Mary M. Chapman May 21, 1812, in Carolina County, Virginia.
On September 2, 1875, it was stated that Mary M. Carnal had lately died and reference was made to her heirs but no names were given.
The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of James Carnal or Carneal do not appear in the papers of this claim.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

DEP
February 18, 1931.
Mrs. Milton L. Hartley 600 North 7th Street Cambridge, Ohio.
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section ILL
Dear Madam:
You are advised that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 8156 of Patrick Carnall, no information is found relative to a son, James Carnal in whom you are interested.
The War of 1812 records of this bureau fail to show a claim for pension on file on account of the services of James Carnal, all spellings of the surname searched.
Very truly yours,
E.W.MORGAN, Acting Commissioner.
There is a claim for pension, James Carnal, N.O. 4207, which was later furnished this person, but only the claim for bounty land mentioned in the history & no reference made to the rejected pension - M.W.H.F.