Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 9348, John Bell, Penn.

SERVICE
Penn.
Bell John Margaret
NUMBER
W 9348
CONTENTS

20 Jan 1836 B. H. d. d. J. H. Adam Bell 1834
Kentucky
John Bell
of Nelson in the State of Kentucky who was a Ensign in the ... commanded by Captain ... of the ... commanded by Col ... in the Pennsylvania line for 2 years Ensign
See papers within
Inscribed on the Roll of ... at the rate of 2 1/2 Dollars ... Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 nd day of ... 183... and ... ... Bloomfield Ky
Arrears to the 4th March $720.00 Semi-annual allowance 4 Sept 190.00 $810.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Dan ... Clerk, Book ... Vol. 9 Page 32

Kentucky 5590
Margaret Bell
widow of
Pen r John Bell
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as an Ensign
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 240 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the eighth day of March 1851 and sent to
J. S. J. Magbie Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 220 Vol. 3

9810
John Bell
for 1776, Private & Ensign 12 months, $93.33.
W. Adam Bell Bloomfield, Nelson Co. Ky

9816
BRIEF in the case of John Bell County of Nelson in the State of Kentucky (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? justin of the peace  If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? It does  How old is he? 82  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.     1st War In 1777 not mentioned 4 Private Gen. Capt. T. Forster Lt. Lagan   Vol. & being released 2 Ensign Capt. Alexander   in Spring 1777 Vol 2 Ensign same Capt.   '78 in fall 2 Ensign Capt. Glasgow   again 2 do Capt. Pro. McDonald  
 In what battles was he engaged? none mentioned  Where did he reside when he entered the service? Cumberland County Penn.  Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? 2 living witnesses: traditional evidence  Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? There not a seal attached to the Clerk's Certificate # 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
T. Waugh Examining Clerk.
# The Genl. C. & A. McKnight certifies that he saw the Clerk sign his name

9816
Wrote to Adam Bell the old man's son de- ceased to Bloomfield Milan Co. Ky.
G. H. Knapp
very interesting

State of Kentucky
County of Nelson
On this 28 day of August  Jan 1832 personally appeared before me Thomas Duncan a justice of the peace in & for the county aforesaid John Bell a resident in the county & State aforesaid aged 82 years, who first being duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 That he entered the service under the following named officers & served as herein stated,
I first entered the service in a volunteer company commanded by Captain Thomas Farhull David Lappn 1 st Lieutenant Isaac Thompson 2 d Lieutenant & James Wilson Ensign in Cumberland County State of Pennsylvania we then set out from Lancaster valley from whence we marched to Covington, the County Town, where we found two other companies one commanded by Captain John McAllen the other by Captain Clark, the whole commanded by Colonel Watt, We then marched to Lancaster, thence to Philadelphia, from there by water to Trenton, then by land to New York, just before the Battle of Long Island.

We were Stationed at the mouth of Ambog Near a Battery, whilst there Stationed, several British vessels passed up by the Battery. There was heavy firing from the shipping, as they passed, some of our Tents were destroyed by the shot from the ship- ping, The Battery also fired at the shipping we were then moved from Ambog to Bargaintown about three miles from the city, & guarded the house where Washington was Stationed, I don't positively know how long we stayed at Bargaintown my impres- sion is we left there in Nov and each house in the lower month where we were quartered I believe I had no written discharge at that time I received pay for my services, but the amount I received I don't recollect, nor do I remember the name for which I received payment, my impression is I served 4 (months)
In the Spring of 1777 on the Juniatta river in the County of Cumberland which was then a frontier I joined a volunteer company in the Militia commanded by Captain Alexander, Lieutenant Robert Moran, & myself Ensign, I don't recollect from whom we received commissions, but I under Captain's proper authority, my impression is well recollect I was acting under the authority of the State of Pennsylvania, my commission was burnt in my house some years after, The object of our service were to guard the frontier from the Indi- ans & our Settlements from the Tories, they both being very troublesome at that time,

The first tour against the Indians was to guard the lead mines, where we was continued two months, during the time we scouted around the lead-mines, to Frankstown & for some dis- tance around that place. The officers The fort at the lead mines were sometimes com- manded by Gen Robt Dae of Philadelphia, some- times by Major Cluggage & sometimes by Major W. Hatten my 2 nd tour was perform'd in the Fall of 1778 we were ordered out to the lead mines for two months, Company commanded by Capt Alexander. The Lieutenant I don't recollect, I was Ensign again this tour our service was the same as before, guarding the lead mines & reconnoitring the country around that place & around Frankville each of the before mentioned tours I served over two months but how much longer I don't recollect, my 3 rd tour was to Kishacoquil- las valley to secure the frontier for the safe- ty of the inhabitants, this tour was again for two months, I was Ensign again on this ex- pedition, Robert Samuel Captain, I believe a man by the name of Glenock was Lieu- tenant, when our company arrived at the va- lley the company was divided, each officer took a part, I ranged with my command from Hugh Martin to Gen. Hatten, I was again longer than two months on this expedi- tion.

14. to My 4 th expedition against the Indians was some time after I cant say the year we were ordered out, I again was Ensign, John McHale McDonald Captain, Major McHale and John Wakefield Lieutenant Major McHal- ten & Col Buckhannon were along & in command, our whole company of Officers & Soldiers were 126 men. In this expedition we crossed the Allegany mountains to a place called the Clear field, the company of Spies which were in front of the main body were attacked by the Indians. Near the Clear field & several men of the Spie company fell. Robt. Nelson & William Brotherston to with whom I was acquainted were two of the number on our return home we took Jacob Hare and two others all Tories. I first entered the house of Hare, who was notoriously known, we took them on to Frankstown & left them with the Commanding officer at Frankstown, this expedition was of performed in two months or a little more. Now I wish to understand that when I was at home I was at Fort Smith sometimes called Fort Defiance which I assisted in building, and generally had the command after it was built, but since my commission as Ensign, nearly the whole of my time was taken up in guarding this fort, reconnoitering and ranging.

as a free the country around except the several conditions before named, until the end of the War, I believe that no thing of any name was taken up in the service of any country from the commencement to the end of the Revolutionary War, acting always as an Ensign except the first tour to New York, rather than
but although I acted as a military officer my services were nearly constantly required, to relate every tour, every expedition and the different description of service which I performed from the commencement to the end of the War, is out of my power to do at this time.
Just by Justice When was you born, and of what year? Ans. I was born in Ireland, in the year 1750.
Just by Justice Have you any record of your age? Ans. I have none But I will recollect my age as told me when a boy.
Just by Justice Where were you living when call'd into the service Where have you lived since the Revolutionary War and Where do you now live? Ans. I lived in Cumberland County in the State of Pennsylvania when first call'd into the service, as before stated. In the year 1788 I moved with my family to the State of Kentucky. I settled in that part of Jefferson Jefferson County, now Nelson County, about the year 1790.

I moved to Fayette County & settled near Lexington where I lived until the year 1809 or 1810 I then moved to again to Nelson County & settled on the waters of Ash's Creek where I am now living, near the Town of Bloomfield. 4 th Part by Same How were you called into the Service, were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a Substitute, if a Substitute from Whom. Ans. I first volunteered & served as I have before said, as a private to New York, on my return from the expedition at New York I was chosen Ensign in a company was commissioned & served as a Spie with Sculling. parties & as a ranger as I have before stated in my declaration already made out.
5 th Did you ever receive a Commission, & if so, by whom was it signed, & what has become of it. Ans. I had an Ensigns Commission, and acted under it, But dont recollect by whom it was signed, it was burnt with my house in the year 1792 as I before have said,
2 nd 6 th of Same State the names of Persons to whom you are known, in your own neighbourhood who can testify as to your character for veracity, & their belief as to your services, as a Soldier in the Revolution. Ans. I will name Several Richard H Colonel Esq. Captain Henry Nafel, James Norton the Reverend Dr. John Burnip, or any others of my Neighbours, the aforesaid Deponent John Bell

Further States, That he has no documentary evidence, & that he knows of no person, whom Testimony he can procure to Testify to his Service,
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a Pension or annuity except the present, and declares his name is not on the Pension roll of the agency of any State, John Bell
The foregoing declarations were taken down by the undersigned from the mouth of the deponent. & I have no hesitation in saying I believe that his infirmity is such that he can not attend Court the foregoing declaration was also subscribed & sworn to before me day and date in the caption, given under my hand and Seal this 28 th of august 1832.
Thomas Duncan Justice of The Peace of Nelson County Ky
Mr Spencer Clark Clergyman Richard R Colvert
4. & John Davis all Citizens of Nelson County in the Town of Bloomfield, do hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with John Bell who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be 82 years of age, that he is reputed & believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a Soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion, we further State from our knowledge,

we believe him of the aforesaid John Bell, to be a man of veracity & his statements entitled to credit.
Richd. H. Calvert
Spencer Black
J. P. Davis
Sworn & Subscribed the day & year aforesaid before me, Thomas Duncan
J. P. D.
And the said Justice doth hereby declare his opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War department, that the above named applicants was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states, and the Justice further certifies that it is known to him that Spencer Black who has signed the preceding certificate is a Clergyman of the Baptist denomination of Christians resident in the town of Bloomfield, and Richard H. Calvert, & John Davis who has also signed the same are resi- dents of the same place, who are also known to said Justice as credible persons and their statements are entitled to credit. Given under my hand this 28 th day of August 1832. Thomas Duncan J. P. D.
The Deposition of James Huston taken in Bloom- field Nelson County Kentucky, on Thursday the 30 th of August 1832, who being 67 years of age and duly sworn deposeth & saith, that I have been well acquainted with John Bell who has sub- scribed to the foregoing declaration, since the year

1774 or 1775. He then lived in Cumberland County in the State of Pennsylvania which was then a frontier where the Indians were exceedingly troublesome during the revolutiona- ry war, I well recollect that the aforesaid John Bell held an Ensigns Commission and he was generally said to be an efficient ac- tive young man in a military point of view, as was generally the case with all the young men in that section of country, they being nearly constantly in practice. They fre- quently called on campaigns, scouting parties & spies, & I believe were prompt in their duty. I have frequently heard my Brothers that were older than myself (who are now dead) speak of said John Bell serving with them on expediti- ons against the Indians. I recollect that the said Bell lived at Fort Smith. That he married a wife some time about the year 1785 or 1786, & shortly after moved to the Westward. I came to Kentucky in the year 1794. Bell was then living near Lexington, But now lives near Bloomfield Nelson County Ky. & further this deponent saith not.
James Huston
Taken Subscribed & sworn to before me
Thomas Duncan
It is also known to me that the aforesaid James Huston is a respectable citizen & of unblemished character T. Duncan 2/1/58

At the same time & place Joseph Brown aged 78 years States on oath that I knew John Bell (whose signature is to his foregoing declaration) in Cumberland County for the State of Pennsylvania during the Revolutionary War. I know he was an Ensign in the Militia & I have remembrance of hearing it said he was frequently in the service of his country as such as a spy or scouting parties, & on the campaigns, I well know the Indians were very troublesome & it was necessary that the settlements should be constantly guarded. I well remem- ber a man by the name of Haney a noto- rious Tory & an enemy to the American cause was taken. I also remember of hear- ing that Bell was at New York in the service of his country at the time of the Battle of Long Island and at the Siege of New York & many other places not recollecting. Joseph Brown
Subscribed & sworn to before me this 30 th of Aug. 1832. Thomas Duncan V s Joseph Brown is also a reputed 9 p.m. citizens T. Duncan 2 p.m.

State of Kentucky Sels Main circuit court
Sept. Term 1832
This day the foregoing papers were produced in court and it was proven to the satisfaction of the court that the applicant Geo Bell was unable to leave his home and attuned court that Thomas Duncan was and is a justice of the peace and a man of good character That R. R. Calvert Spencer Clerk Geo R. Davis Joseph Brown and James Houston are men of good character and entitled to credit upon the oath which is ordered to be certified to the Secretary of State. attested by them Laws of the circuit
This 10th day of September 1832
James Slaughter Jr. Clerk of the Nelson Circuit Court
I certify that James Slaughter is clerk and that I saw him sign this certificate.
Sept. 10th 1832
B. A. Wickliffe A.C.

Adal DeLahun John Bell Kentucky for Increase

in the ... after ... was was two years ...
This ... was ... Fort Smith ... particularly named in his ... form ... of ... following ... to ... as before stated. After ... the ... in ... the ... as a ... until ... 1874 ... the ... the ... and the ...
In ... 1874 ... Great ... I ... as a ... big ... to the ... during ... for ... the ... of ... years

Dear Friend
Yours sincerely John Bell
Richard R. Calvert - published the enclosed copy of a letter from the late Rev. Mr. Calvert that he had been in the city since before the war with open the Holy Trinity Church of God that he had stated he was in the present American declaration and has to the list of the members since before the war has been in the city since the 27th day of July 1861.
Richd. R. Calvert
I know that R. R. Calvert is a member of the peace of Salem County
C. Mackle

9240 No 857 Margaret Bell
Kin.
Act 7 July 38
Act of 29: July 1848

State of Kentucky 3 Nelson County 3/3
On this the 19 th day of May 1843 Pers- onally appeared before me Headen & Stone an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid Mrs Margaret Bell aged upwards of sixty eight years and, after being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in or- der to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed the 7 th day of July 1838 entitled "An act granting half pay and Pensions to certain widows" to wit that she is the widow of John Bell who was an Ensign in the war of the Revolution and served in the State of Pennsylvania and was in service she thinks two years and some months Commanding as said Ensign and she thinks he did some service as a Private. she further declares that while her said husband served as said Ensign, a part of the time she thinks Captain Alexander and Lieutenant Means were Company officers. she thinks that Genl Robert Dyer and Major McWhorter were also officers in company with her said husband a part of the time and Capt John McDonald and Colonel Buchanan she thinks were officers a part of the time, and the service of her said husband Commanding as ensign was principally against the Indians, and a part of the service was rendered she thinks at the lead mines Frankstown and Hot Smith . she further declares that her said husband received a Pension under the act of 7 th of June, 1832 on account of the aforesaid service, and to the evidence Composing the matter of the application of her said husband for the said Pension, she declares that Wirt refers for a full history of the service of her husband in the said war- the character of the same, and the Officers with whom it was performed together with such facts as are essential in the investigation of her claim she further declares that her said husband resided in Cumberland County Pennsylvania when he entered the service and was a volunteer universally she thinks, and she also states that her said husband resided in Cumberland County Pennsylvania until he moved to Kentucky and continued to reside in Kentucky until his death which took place in the County of Nelson State of Kentucky on the 9 th day of November 1840. and that prior to his death he received his pension regularly under the act of the 7 th June 1832. she further declares that her said husband resided in Nelson County at the time of his death and had resided there for many years, prior to his death, and the

Amount of Pension received by her said husband was at the rates of $240 per annum. She further declares that she has no documentary evidence in support of her claim, and refers to the deposition of James Houston filed with the Declaration or application of her said husband for said Pension, as it (said deposition) contains a statement of proof of her marriage with her said husband.
She further declares that she was married to the said John Bell she thinks in February sixteen hundred and eighty six and that he departed this life on the 9 th day of November 1880 that she was not married to him previous to his leaving the service but the marriage took place prior to the first day of January 1794 (sic) at the time above stated. She further declares that she has not intermarried since the death of her said husband but still continues his widow.
Sworn to and Subscribed on the day and year aforesaid before me Margaret Bell mark Waden E. Stone JP
I the just Subscribed Magistrate hereby certify that there are two defascures and two interlineations in the foregoing declaration which was done before signed. I also certify that the above declaration is by reason of weakness and disability wholly prevented from appearing in open court. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand day and year as aforesaid.
Waden E. Stone JP
I certify that the above declaration is my mother and is the widow of my Father of John Bell and she has never married since his death which took place on the 9 th day of November 1880. I also certify that my Father also was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States at the rates of $240 per annum under the act of June 1832 to the Ky. roll sworn to and Subscribed before me on the day of year as aforesaid - I certify that affiant is a man of much respectability - Adams Bell Waden E. Stone JP

State of Kentucky Nelson County } Sec. 1.
I Nathaniel Wirtcliffe, clerk of the County Court for said County, certify, that Haden E. Stone, whose name is subscribed to the foregoing certificates, is, and was at the time of signing the same a justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and that full faith and credit are and ought to be given to all his official acts as such; and I believe the signature of said Haden E. Stone to be in his own hand writing.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this 13 day of June 1843
Nath l Wirtcliffe clk By Wirtcliffe D.C.

February 13, 1935
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John Bell--W.9348 BA-J/AWF
Miss Marie Underwood 443 Marengo Avenue Forest Park, Illinois
Dear Madam:
The Revolutionary War record of John Bell which follows was obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 9348, based upon his military service in that war.
John Bell was born in the year 1750 in Ireland. The names of his parents are not given.
While residing in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, John Bell volunteered and served four months as a private in Captain Thomas Tarbutt's company, in Colonel Watts' Pennsylvania regiment; marched from Tuscarara Valley to Philadelphia, thence by water to Trenton and from there to New York, reaching there just before the battle of Long Island. He was chosen ensign in the spring of 1777 and served on various tours under Captains Alexander, Robert Samuel, John McDonald, Major McHatton, and Colonel Buckhannan. He was a part of the time stationed at Fort Smith guarding the frontier against Indians and Tories and was out in many scouting expeditions. He served until the close of the war, his service as ensign amounted to two years and three months.
John Bell moved in 1788, with his family to Jefferson County, Kentucky, in 1792 moved to Fayette County, Kentucky near Lexington, and in 1809 or 1810 moved to Nelson County, Kentucky, to the "Waters of Ash Creek" near Bloomfield.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 28, 1832, then living near Bloomfield in Nelson

County, Kentucky.
The soldier, John Bell, married in February, 1786 in Washington County, Pennsylvania, Margaret, whose maiden name is not stated. He died November 9, 1840 in Nelson County, Kentucky.
His widow, Margaret Bell, was allowed pension on her application executed May 19, 1843, then aged "upwards" of seventy-eight years and living in Nelson County, Kentucky.
Their son, Adam Bell, gave his address in 1834, Bloomfield, Nelson County, Kentucky, and in 1843, he made affidavit in that county; his age is not shown, and there is no further reference to children.
Mrs. Jane Russle (Rusel), sister of the widow, Margaret Bell, was aged about seventy-six years in 1843, and testified at that time at the house of Samuel Russle (Rusel) in Nelson County, Kentucky. There are no further data in this claim relative to family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Febry - 10 - 1904 - mts Brigs Can. L. Bell For Kennworth has
1932 - Oct. 21 - liest to mrs. George Nicholas awg 1933 - May 2 - liest to mrs. Willis C. Miller awg. 1933 - May 12 - mrs. Willis C. Miller adv. only. who served as exec. Pa. M.C. awg. 1933 - Sept. 13 - liest to Raymond M. Bell awg. 1935 - Feb. 13 - liest to miss Marie Underwood awg. 1937 - May 5 - liest to Dr. Francis J. Donohoe 1937 - May 22 - " Ella M. Mellon awg 1938 - Jan 27 - " Alberta M. Emerick Act: Feby. 27/38
RECORDS OF WIDOW, &c.
File No. 9348
Margaret Bell
Wid. of
John Bell
Ensign Res. Nav
Act: Feby. 27/38
Index: — Vol. A , Page 50

✓ 9210 Margaret Bell Ken.
Set w- b. H. Tribune Sep. 12 1880 " " Hanford Stone June 8. 1844 Act 7 July 1838

No 857
Margaret Bell
Ren:
Act of 29 th July 1848

8943. Kentucky
Margaret Bell, widow of John Bell who was an Ensign in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 240 Dollars — — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 th day of Feb 1857, and sent to
F. J. J. Mahue Present
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book 2 Vol. 2 Page 178

11.046. Kentucky.
Margaret Bell
Widow of John Bell who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 9 Nov 1840, of _____ in the State of who was an Ensign in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by _____ in the Ky line for _____
Inscribed on the Roll of at the rate of _____ Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 1 th day of March, 1836.
9 November 1840
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 th day of Nov 1857 and sent to
J. J. Trabue
Total amount, $ Present
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by R. M. Mac Clerk, Book 1 Vol. 1 Page 363

THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS
Veterans Administration Washington D. C.
Revolutionary War Records

5 Sept. 1933
Dear Sir:
Will you please send me the Revolutionary War record as well as any references which may relate to Bell genealogy concerning:
JOHN BELL Pa. soldier pensioned in Kentucky
Yours truly,
Raymond M. Bell 55 Wilson St. CARLISLE, PA.

Pension increased to $240 per annum
See letter to Adam Bell Bloomfield, Ky. When original certificate is received we are to full pay as Engrs.
1319.
Kentucky
John Bell
of Nelson in the State of Kentucky who was ap d Eng r in the Corps commanded by Captain Robert of the M ty commanded by Col. Glascock in the Pennsylvania line for 1 year, from 1776-
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 93. Dollars 33 Cents per m th to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 st day of Nov. 1832 and sent to Adam Bell, Bloomfield, Ky.
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832 139.99 Pemi ant. allowance ending 4 th March 1833. 46.67 $186.66
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nathan Rice Clerk, Book D Vol. 9 Page 32

737 Kentucky
Margaret Bell, widow of John
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Ensign
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 240 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 rd day of Jan'y 1837 and sent to
J. S. T. Hahn Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 172 Vol. A July 29 th
Date of death not yet as -

Mr J. L. Edwards Commissaire of Pensions Pension Office Washington D.C. as a member of Congress before the war.

Bloomfield Nelson county Kentucky April the 11 th 1834
Sir
you inform me that the claim of John Bell to an increase of his pension for services as an Ensign has been allowed and that before a new certificate can be issued the original should be transmitted to the Pension office I therefore herewith inclose the original certificate so that as soon as the original reaches the office the new certificate will issue and be transmitted back to Bloomfield Nelson county Ky - Years Old Servant Adam Bell
M c J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions at the war Department Washington City D C
H. B. Direct us Before to Adam Bell The old man Son as he the old man is not able to leave his house

Frankfort Kentucky July 6 1849
Sir
I herewith enclose you the declaration of Mrs Margaret Bell of Nelson County Ky under the act of Congress passed the 7 day of July 1838 making application for a pension under said act
Please enclose to me at Frankfort Kentucky the Certificate of marriage
I am Sir very Respectfully your Obed Servant V V Trabue
Wm L Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.

down of Reps April 23 1844
Hon. J. L. Edwards
Dear Sir
Enclosed you will find a letter of Mr. T. L. Jones and additional evidence in the case of Mrs. Bell of Ky. I desire to call your attention to this case that it may be decided as soon as your answer will permit.
Yours Truly
James M. Stone

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of John Bell 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? yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes 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? The Justice has given his 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? It is not #
# C. A. Wickliffe certifies that the say the Clerk sign his name — see the papers —

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? tho' the [illegible] witnesses XIV. † If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility? yes 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? yes XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? No the Seal of the Clerk is wanting XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? yes
 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."

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WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the Law of the United States of the 7th June 1832, John Bell of the State of Kentucky who was a Private and an Ensign in the Army of the Revolution, is entitled to receive Ninety three - - - - - dollars and thirty three cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this - - - - - 1 st day of November one thousand eight hundred and thirty-two
Examined and } Countersigned. }
J. L. Edwards

State of Kentucky Nelson County Set
Nelson County Court June Term 1843
At a County Court duly organized, begun, and held at Bairdstown in and for the County of Nelson, State of Kentucky on Monday the 12 day of June 1843. It is ordered by the said Court to be certified, and recorded that the proceedings had before Wadsworth Stone Esqr on the 20 th day of May 1843 in the matter of the application of Mrs Margaret Bell of said County for a pension, for and the same are now submitted to the said Court, and are now sanctioned by the Court.
It is further ordered to be certified that the said proceedings are entitled to as full faith and credit as though they had been made in Open Court.
I Nathaniel Wickliffe Clerk of the Court of Nelson State of Kentucky hereby certify that the above order is truly transcribed from the records in my office.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office at Bairdstown on this the 13 day of June 1843.
Nathl. Wickliffe Clk.

Margaret Bell Ky
Set 7- July 1838 Ad 2 yrs Ensign $240 per ann from 9- November, 1840, when he died, 4 capt 2 years.
Left next to F. I. I. Habre Print-

Margaret Bell, m rs of John Ky da 29 th Lucy, 1848 da o 2 nd yr Ensign $240 per ann per 4 th Mch 1848 -
sent rem to F. J. J. Kable Pruins

Payment to be made at
Louisville Ky by Mrs P. Vance
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
Louisville Ky.
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 1848, Page 172, Vol. A
May 29 th
Clerk.
W. H. Lightfoot

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of July 29, 1848.
Margaret Bell widow of John Bell who was an Officer in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Two hundred forty dollars and  cents per annum, commencing on the 4th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the Department of the Interior On the twenty third day of January one thousand eight hundred and fiftyone
Alex H. Stuart
Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned
J E Heath Commissioner of Pensions.

State of Kentucky Nelson County 3/3
On this the 20 th day of May 1843 Personally appeared before me Haden Stone at the house of Samuel Russell Mrs. Jane Russell aged near seventy six and who after being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following statements to be read as evidence in the appli- cation of Mrs. Margaret Bell of said County of Nelson, for a Pension under the act of 7 July 1838 to wit that she is the sister of the said Mrs. Margaret Bell and that she knows that the said Mrs. Margaret Bell was mar- ried to John Bell late of the said County of Nelson and who was before his death a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, in the month of February Seventeen thousand and eighty six - Deponent saith that she knows that the said John and the said Marg- aret were solemnly and lawfully married in Washington County Pennsylvania in the year seventeen thousand and eighty six for she deponent was married the same year and in the month of June - and deponent cannot be mistaken in the above facts for her oldest child was born in the year of 1787 - Deponent saith that her said sister has never again married since the death of her said husband John Bell but still remains his widow -
Sworn to and subscribed the day her Jane Russell and year aforesaid before me Mark
Haden E. Stone J.P.
And I the first subscribed Justice hereby certify that the statements of the above deponent are to be relied on as being strictly true concerning a lady of much respectability.
Haden E. Stone J.P.

State of Kentucky Nelson County § 1.
I Nathaniel Wickliffe clerk of the County Court for said County, certify, that Haden E. Stone, whose name is subscribed to the foregoing affidavit and Certificate, is, and was at the time of signing the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly qualified and commissioned, and that full faith and credit are and ought to be given to all his official acts as such.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this 1 day of June 1843
Nath l Wickliffe, clerk of the County Court of Nelson County.

Ind. Gen. No. 1234

Second Regiment 1785.
We and each of us whose names are hereunto subscribed, do acknowledge to have received from Major Thomas B. Brown and Captain George Beatty Agents for the late Pennsylvania Line, the several sums affixed to our names, respectively, in certificates dated July 1, 1784, bearing interest at six percent from November the fourth 1783. Signed by John Pierce Commissioner, and described as below, being for the balance of a settlement between the United States and us for pay due to November 4, 1783.
   Date of Issue No. of Certificate Sum Name Dollars Cents Pension   Sum Gratuity     Sept. 19, 1784 72.191 G John Bell 384 79 31 Abel Power   Feb. 22, 1785 72.191 G Francis Belliner 1124 78 31 Thomas Bradford  
Second Regiment Gratuity
We and each of us whose names are hereunto subscribed do acknowledge to have received from Major Thomas B. Brown and Captain George Beatty Agents for the late Pennsylvania Line, the several sums affixed to our names, respectively, in certificates dated July 1, 1784, bearing interest at six percent from November the fourth 1783. Signed by John Pierce Commissioner, and described as below, being for the balance of a settlement between the United States and us for Gratuity allowed by Congress to the noncommissioned Officers and Privates who served during the War.
   Date of Issue No. of Certificate Sum Name Dollars Cents Pension   Sum Gratuity     June 4, 1783 72.448 S George Sartin 1030 81 George Sartin   Sept. 19, 1783 72.449 S John Bell 384 81 Abel Power   Feb. 22, 1785 72.451 S Francis Belliner 1124 81 Thomas Bradford  

Fourth Regiment 1781
We and each of us whose names are hereunto subscribed do acknowledge to have received from Major Thomas B. Brown, and Captain Frederick Beatty, Agents of the late Pennsylvania Line, the several Sums opposite to our names, respectively, in testimony dated July 1. 1781, bearing interest at six per cent. from January the first 1782, being by John Pierce Commissioners, being for the balance of a settlement between the United States and us for pay due to January the first 1782.
   Date of Issue No. of Certificates Notes Names Sum Dollars Cents Signatures     Sept 17 1784 69.625 C John Hastings 577 76 Alex. Rorer   Sept 9 1784 69.626 A John Bell 118 0 John Stewart   Aug. 27 1784 69.627 B George Schuchert 414 71 William M. Wirtz  

No. 2233 Certificate for S 22. N. 6 Specie We do certify that the State of Pennsylvania is indebted to John Bell Corporal of the fourth Pennsylvania Regiment, in the Sum of eighty two pounds four Shillings 8 3/4 pence Specie with lawful Interest from the tenth day of April 1781, being the amount of the Residue of the Appropriation of his pay, pursuant to two Acts of Assembly, passed at Philadelphia, the 18th of December 1780; and the 10th of April 1781.  Carlisle Jno Michelson } Saml. Laird } Aud rs May 16th 1781
No. 336 Certificate for S 123. N. 6 Specie We do certify that the State of Pennsylvania is indebted to John Bell Corporal of the fourth Pennsylvania Regiment, in the Sum of one hundred seventy three pounds four Shillings 8 3/4 pence Specie with lawful Interest from the tenth day of April 1781, being the amount of the Residue of the Appropriation of his pay from April 18th 1777 to August 1, 1780, pursuant to an Act of Assembly passed at Philadelphia the 18th of December 1780.  Carlisle Jno Michelson } Saml. Laird } Aud rs April 18th 1781 S 123. N. 6  34 89. N. 6
No. 1556 Certificate for S 47. N. 5 Specie We do certify that the State of Pennsylvania is indebted to John Bell Corporal of the fourth Pennsylvania Regiment, in the Sum of forty seven pounds nineteen Shillings 4 3/4 pence Specie with lawful Interest from the tenth day of April 1781, being the Residue of the Appropriation of his pay pursuant to two Acts of Assembly passed at Philadelphia, the 18th of December 1780; and the 10th of April 1781.  Philadelphia 17 Aug t 1780. Jno Michelson S 47. N. 5 S 47. N. 5  12. 5. 9 60. . . .

No. 2233 Certificate for S 22. M. 6 Specie We do certify that the State of Pennsylvania is indebted to John Bell Corporal of the fourth Pennsylvania Regiment, in the sum of eighty two pounds four Shillings 4 3/4 pence 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 18th of December 1780; and the 10th of April 1781.  Carlisle Jno Michelson } Saml. Laird } Andrs May 14th 1781
No. 3363 Certificate for S 123. M. 6 Specie We do certify that the State of Pennsylvania is indebted to John Bell Corporal of the fourth Pennsylvania Regiment, in the sum of one hundred twenty three pounds four Shillings 4 3/4 pence Specie with lawful interest from the tenth day of April 1781, being the amount of the Residue of the Depreciation of his pay from April 18th 1777 to August 1, 1780, pursuant to an act of Assembly passed at Philadelphia the 18th of December 1780.  Carlisle Jno Michelson } Saml. Laird } Andrs April 18th 1781 S 123. M. 6  82. M. 6
No. 15563 Certificate for S 47. 17. 3 Specie We do certify that the State of Pennsylvania is indebted to John Bell Corporal of the fourth Pennsylvania Regiment, in the sum of forty seven pounds six shillings 4 3/4 pence Specie with lawful interest from the tenth day of April 1781, being the Residue of the Depreciation of his pay pursuant to two acts of Assembly passed at Philadelphia, the 18th of December 1780; and the 10th of April 1781.  Philadelphia 17 Andrs 1780. Jno Michelson S 47. 17. 3 S 47. 17. 3   60. . .

No. 1537 3/4 Certificate for L 3. 9. 6 Specie We do Certify that the State of Pennsylvania is indebted to John Bell Corporal of the Fourth Pennsylvania Regiment, in the Sum of three pounds nine Shillings 3 3/4 pence Specie, with lawful Interest from the tenth day of April 1781 being the Residue of the Depreciation of his pay pursuant to two Acts of Assembly, passed at Philadelphia the 18th of December 1780; and the 10th of April 1781
Philad. 17 Aug t 1785
L 3. 9. 6 3. 9. 6 4. 7. 0
J. Nicholson
No. 1538 3/4 Certificate for L 1. 9. 4 Specie We do Certify that that the State of Pennsylvania is indebted to John Bell Corporal of the Fourth Pennsylvania Regiment, in the Sum of one pound nine Shillings 3 3/4 pence Specie, with lawful Interest from the tenth day of April 1781 being the residue of the Depreciation of his pay, pursuant to two Acts of Assembly, passed at Philadelphia the 18th of December 1780 and the 10th of April 1781
Philad. 17 Aug t 1785 L 1. 9. 4 1. 9. 4 1. 10. 8
J. Nicholson
No. 1539 3/4 Certificate for L 8. 11. 10 Specie We do Certify that the State of Pennsylvania is indebted to John Bell Corporal of the Fourth Pennsylvania Regiment, in the Sum of eight pounds fourteen Shillings 3 3/4 pence Specie, with lawful Interest from the tenth day of April 1781 being the Residue of the Depreciation of his pay pursuant to two Acts of Assembly, passed at Philadelphia, the 18th of December 1780; and the 10th of April 1781.
Philad. 17 Aug t 1785
L 8. 11. 10 8. 11. 10 10. 19. 10
J. Nicholson

No. 12403 Certificate for S. 21. 11. 1812. Specie
We do hereby that the State of Pennsylvania is indebted to John B. ... Corps of the Grand Pennsylvania Regiment, in the sum of Twenty four ten Shillings fine paid Specie with lawful interest from the tenth day of April 1781, being the residue of the Depreciation of his pay, pursuant to two acts of assembly passed at Philadelphia, the 18th day of December 1781 and the 10th of April 1782.
Philad. 12 Augt. 1782.
Thos. Nicholson
Auditor General's Office,
Harrisburg Pa. 12 Dec. 1812.
I certify that the foregoing, is a true copy of the original, on file in this Office.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal at Office. —
Wm. H. Baker
Auditor General

MRS. Elliz M. Mellon 7726 STANTON AVENUE SWISSVALE (18) PA.
Can't ident 4/30 can't identify 4-29-37
Pension Bureau, Veterans Administration Washington D.C.
701 Can't ident 5-3-37 9M
Will you kindly tell me whether you have any records for a John Bell from Clearfield Co. Penna. originally from Dauphin Co. Penna. Also for a John Bell from Kentucky, originally from Cumberland Co. Penna.
Very truly yours, (Mrs.) Ella M. Mellon 7726 Stanton Ave. Swissvale Pa.
April 25, 1937

Atlantic, Ia., May 5, 1933
Mr. A. D. Heller, Veterans Administration, Washington D.C.
Dear Sir: Your letter of May 3 d inst. in re John Bell - W. 9348 (13A-S/AWF) received.
This seems not to be the John Bell for whom I need the record. Perhaps I should have given more definite data.
John Bell, ensign 5 th Battalion 8 th Co., Cumberland Co., Pa., militia 1777-78 of which his father George Bell was Captain. - Pa Archives Series V, Vol 6, pp. 322, 324, 330, 335.
John Bell born abt 1756, died abt 1833 in Huntingdon Co., Pa., married abt. 1782 to Ann Drummond. No son Adam is recorded. This family stayed in Huntingdon Co., Pa., according to my records, where all succeeding generations were born.
Very truly yours, Myrtle Henderson Miller Mrs Willis A. Miller 102 Lavina Place Atlantic, Iowa

102 La Vista Place, Atlantic, Iowa
April 22, 1933.
U.S. Pension Bureau, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir: Please send me the pension record for
✓ George Bell , Captain 1777-78 5 th Battalion, 8 th Co., Cumberland Co., Pa., Mil. or for his son ✓ John Bell 3 who was ensign in the same company.
Very truly yours,
Myrtle Hadenburg Miller
Mrs. Willie A. Miller 102 La Vista Place Atlantic, Iowa.

443 Marengo An., Forest Park, Ill. Jan. 30, 1935. Veterans Administration, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen: Reference is made to your letter of September 25, 1934. (BA- J /EE L , John Bell - S. 23537.)
The John Bell whose Revolutionary record you gave was not the John Bell to whom I wish a record.
The John Bell whose record I would like to trace was born in County Armagh, Province of Ulster, Ireland but I do not know the date.
Family Tradition says that he was a Lieutenant and that he served at Valley Forge. That

is all I know of his service record.
After the war he lived with his family in Philadelphia for some years, then moved to Juniata County, Penn.
In the event that you have this record, I should like to know what family records are given as well as his service record.
Very truly yours,
Marie Underwood.

Dr. Francis J. Denbo
Terre Haute, Indiana
April 9, 1937.
The Veterans Administration, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sirs:
Will you please furnish me all available data and information concerning the following soldiers:
Colonel Robert Patterson, who commanded a Regiment of Troops in the Continental Army, American Revolution. He served under General Washington at Valley Forge.
Colonel Alexander Lowry, who commanded the Third Battalion, Lancaster Co., Penn. Troops, during the American Revolution.
Colonel John Bell, who commanded a Regiment of Pennsylvania Troops in the Continental Army, American Revolution. He was pensioned through the Kentucky Agency and lived for many years in Harrison County, Indiana.
John Lowry, a soldier in the expedition against Fort Sackville, Vincennes, Indiana under George Rogers Clark. He also served in the 5th Regt. of Indiana Militia, War of 1812. He drew land in the Clark or Illinois Grant for his service in the Revolution.
Samuel Bell, who served in the expedition against Fort Sackville, Vincennes, Indiana under George Rogers Clark. He drew bounty land in the Illinois Grant for this service.
These men are my direct ancestors.
Thanking you, I am
Very respectfully
Francis J. Denbo Francis J. Denbo.
FJD:hb

Louisville, Ky. September 29, 1932.
Pension Office, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:-
Will you please send me a copy of the military record of the revolutionary soldier John Bell living in Nelson County, Kentucky, in 1840 - 91 years of age.
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Very truly yours,
Mrs George Nicholas
Mrs George Nicholas, 927 Cherokee Road, Louisville, Ky.

Veterans Administration 15 th
Dear Sirs. Can you give us the war record of John Bell, Lieut. in Rev. war. As there were several John Bells in Rev. war, will try to give you some items that may help you. John Bell, wife, three sons and three daughters came over from County Armagh, Province of Ulster North Ireland in time to fight in Washington's Army. A brother William Bell had come to America several years before & settled in Philadelphia. William was a tailor. John fought at Valley Forge. John's family lived in Philadelphia during the war - several years after war. John bought a farm and moved to it, at Juniata Co Pa - in the Lusecarora Creek valley. John's three boys were named - John Robert and William.
William is my great grand father. It will be a very great favor if you can tell us any thing about John Bell, Lieut. { William Bell married Margaret Briggs { William Bell born. Feb 6 - 1777 { Margaret Briggs born Jan 5 - 1802 } married above in Jan 5 - 1802 { Margaret " b. Oct 9 - 1784 }
Very Truly, Alberta M. Emrick 22, S. Beech St, Oxford Ohio Butler Co
Family record say John was born in the above place in Ireland. do not know where he sailed from.
Jan 15 - 1938.

September 13, 1933
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John Bell-W.9348
BA-J/AWF
Mr. Raymond M. Bell 55 Wilson Street Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your request for the Revolutionary War record of John Bell, a soldier from Pennsylvania, who was pensioned, while residing in Kentucky.
The data furnished herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W.9348, based upon the Revolutionary War service of John Bell.
John Bell was born in the year 1750 in Ireland. The names of his parents are not given.
While residing in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, John Bell served four months as a private in Captain Thomas Tarbutt's company in Colonel Watts' Pennsylvania regiment; marched from Tuscarara Valley to Philadelphia, thence by water to Trenton and from there to New York, reaching there just before the battle of Long Island. He was chosen ensign in the spring of 1777 and served on various tours under Captains Alexander, Robert Samuel, John McDonald, Major McHatton and Colonel Buckhannan. He was a part of the time stationed at Fort Smith guarding the frontier against the Indians and Tories, was out on many scouting parties. He served until the close of the war; his service as ensign amounted to two years and three months.
John Bell moved in 1788, with his family to Jefferson County, Kentucky, in 1792 moved to Fayette County, Kentucky near Lexington, and in 1809 or 1810

moved to Nelson County, Kentucky, to the "Waters of Ash Creek" near Bloomfield. He was living there when allowed pension on his application executed, August 28, 1832.
The soldier, John Bell, married in February, 1786 in Washington County, Pennsylvania, Margaret, whose maiden name is not stated. He died November 9, 1840 in Nelson County, Kentucky.
His widow, Margaret Bell, was allowed pension on her application executed, May 19, 1843, then aged seventy-eight years and living in Nelson County, Kentucky.
Their son, Adam Bell, made affidavit in 1843 in Nelson County, Kentucky; his age not shown.
Mrs. Jane Russle (Russel), sister of the widow, Margaret Bell, in 1843 was aged about seventy-six years and testified at that time at the house of Samuel Russle (Russel) in Nelson County, Kentucky. There is no relationship shown between Jane and Samuel Russle (Russel). There are no further data in this claim, relative to family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

May 12, 1933
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BA-J/AWF
Mrs. Willis A. Miller 102 LaVista Place Atlantic, Iowa
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request, again, information relative to John Bell, who served as ensign in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Militia, War of the Revolution.
The record furnished you, May 3, 1933, is that of the only soldier named John Bell, who served as ensign in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Militia, found on file in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
You were also advised on that date, that this office is unable to furnish a report on a soldier of the War of the Revolution, unless a claim for pension or bounty land has been made to the United States, based upon his service in that war.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

May 3, 1933
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John Bell-W.9348 EA-J/AMF
Mrs. Willis A. Miller 102 Lavista Place Atlantic, Iowa
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to George Bell, Captain, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Militia, and John Bell, Ensign, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Militia, War of the Revolution.
Revolutionary War data furnished by this office are obtained from claims made to the United States for pension and bounty land based upon the military service of soldiers in that war.
A search of the records fails to show such claims on file on account of the services of any George Bell.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W.9348, based upon the Revolutionary War service of John Bell.
He was born in the year 1750 in Ireland. The names of his parents are not given.
John Bell, while residing in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, served four months as a private in Captain Thomas Tarbutt's company in Colonel Watts' Pennsylvania regiment, marched from Tuscarara Valley to Philadelphia, thence by water to Trenton and from there to New York, reaching there just before the battle of Long Island. He was chosen ensign in the spring of 1777, served on various tours under Captains Alexander, Robert Samuel, John McDonald, Major

McHatton and Colonel Buckhannan. He was a part of the time stationed at Fort Smith guarding the frontier against Indians and Tories and on many scouting parties. He served until the close of the war, his service as ensign amounted to two years and three months.
John Bell moved in 1788, with his family, to Jefferson County, Kentucky, in 1792 moved to Fayette County, Kentucky, near Lexington, and in 1809 or 1810 moved to Nelson County, Kentucky to the "Waters of Ash Creek", near Bloomfield, where he was living when he was allowed pension on his application executed August 28, 1832.
John Bell married in February, 1786 in Washington County, Pennsylvania, Margaret, whose maiden name is not stated. He died November 9, 1840 in Nelson County, Kentucky.
His widow, Margaret Bell, was allowed pension on her application executed May 19, 1843, then aged seventy-eight years and living in Nelson County, Kentucky.
Their son, Adam Bell, made affidavit in 1843 in Nelson County, Kentucky, his age is not shown.
Mrs. Jane Russle (Russel), sister of the widow, Margaret Bell, in 1843 was aged about seventy-six years and testified at that time at the house of Samuel Russle (Russel) in Nelson County, Kentucky. There is no relationship shown between Jane and Samuel Russel (Russle).
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

October 21, 1932
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BA-J/AWF John Bell W. 9348
Mrs. George Nicholas 927 Cherokee Road Louisville, Kentucky
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to John Bell, a Revolutionary War pensioner, of Nelson County, Kentucky.
The data furnished herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 9348, based upon the Revolutionary War service of John Bell.
He was born in the year 1750 in Ireland. The names of his parents are not stated.
While residing in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, he served as a private four months in Captain Thomas Tarbutt's (?) company in Colonel Watts' Pennsylvania regiment, marched from Tuscarara Valley to Philadelphia, thence by water to Trenton and from there to New York, reaching there just before the battle of Long Island. He was chosen ensign in the spring of 1777 and served on various tours under Captain Alexander, Robert Samuel, John McDonald, Major McHatton and Colonel Buckhannan, was part of the time stationed at Fort Smith guarding the frontier against Indians and Tories and on many scouting parties as a spy and ranger. He served until the close of the war, service as ensign amounting in all to two years and three months. part of the time
In 1788 he moved with his family to Jefferson County, Kentucky, in 1792 moved to Fayette County, Kentucky near Lexington and in 1809 or 1810 to Nelson County, Kentucky to the "Waters of Ash Creek, near

Bloomfield, where he was living when he was allowed pension on his application executed August 28, 1832.
He died November 9, 1840 in Nelson County, Kentucky.
The soldier, John Bell, married in February, 1788 in Washington County, Pennsylvania, Margaret, whose maiden name is not stated.
The widow, Margaret, was allowed pension on her application executed May 19, 1843, then aged seventy-eight years and living in Nelson County, Kentucky.
Their son, Adam Bell, made affidavit in 1843 in Nelson County, Kentucky, his age is not shown.
Jane Bell Mrs. Jane Russle (Russel), sister of the widow, Margaret Bell, in 1843 was aged about seventy-six years and testified at that time at the house of Samuel Russle (Russel) in Nelson County, Kentucky. No relationship shown between Margaret and Samuel Russle.
Jane
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

May 22, 1937
John Bell W. 9348 BA-J/AWF
Mrs. Ella M. Mellon 7726 Stanton Avenue Swissvale, Pennsylvania
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of John Bell of Clearfield and Dauphin Counties, Pennsylvania, and John Bell from Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, later went to Kentucky.
Because of the great demand for Revolutionary War data and the limited trained clerical force available for furnishing such information, it is not possible to comply in full with each request.
The Revolutionary War record of John Bell of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania and Kentucky, is furnished herein, as found in papers on file in pension claim, W. 9348, based upon his service in that war.
John Bell was born in the year 1750 in Ireland. The names of his parents were not given, nor was it stated when he arrived in this country.
While a resident of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, John Bell volunteered and served four months as private in Captain Thomas Tarbutt's company, Colonel Watts' Pennsylvania regiment, marched from Tuscarora Valley to Philadelphia, thence by water to Trenton and from there to New York, reaching there about the time of the battle of Long Island. He was chosen ensign in the spring of 1777, and served on various tours under

Captains Alexander, Robert Samuel, John McDonald, Major McHatton, and Colonel Buckhannan. During his service, he assisted in building Fort Smith, and was stationed there a part of the time guarding the frontier against Indians and Tories, was out in many scouting parties, and continued in the service until the close of the war; his service as ensign amounted to two years and three months.
John Bell moved in 1788, with his family to Jefferson County, Kentucky, in 1792 moved to Fayette County, Kentucky, near Lexington, and in 1809 or 1810 moved to Nelson County, Kentucky, to the "Waters of Ash Creek", near Bloomfield.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 28, 1832, then living near Bloomfield in Nelson County, Kentucky. He died November 9, 1840 in said Nelson County.
John Bell married in the month of February, 1786 in Washington County, Pennsylvania, Margaret; her maiden name was not stated, nor was it shown when and where she was born.
The widow, Margaret Bell, was allowed pension on her application executed May 19, 1843, then aged "Upwards" of seventy-eight years and living in Nelson County, Kentucky.
Their son, Adam Bell, gave his address in 1834, Bloomfield, Nelson County, Kentucky, and in 1843, he made affidavit in that county; his age is not given.
There is no further reference to children.
Mrs. Jane Russle, sister of the widow, Margaret Bell, in 1843 at the house of Samuel Russle in Nelson County, Kentucky, stated that she was then aged about seventy-six years and was married in the month of June,

1786; her relationship to the Samuel Russle was not shown.
One Captain Henry Russle in 1832 was a near neighbor to the soldier, John Bell; it was not stated that he was related to the family.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of the widow, Margaret Bell, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D. C., and give the following data:
Margaret Bell, widow of John Bell Certificate # 737 Issued January 23, 1851 Rate $240.00 per annum Commenced March 4, 1848 Act of July 29, 1848 Kentucky Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. MILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

May 5, 1937
John Bell W. 9348 BA-J/ANF
Dr. Francis J. Denbo Terre Haute Indiana
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information concerning the following soldiers-
Robert Patterson of Pennsylvania, War of the Revolution, served under General Washington at Valley Forge; Alexander Lowry of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, War of the Revolution; John Bell of Pennsylvania, pensioned through the Kentucky Agency and lived for many years in Harrison County, Indiana; John Lowry, under George Rogers Clark, also in the War of 1812 in the Indiana militia; Samuel Bell, served under George Rogers Clark.
Because of the great demand for Revolutionary War and War of 1812 data and the limited trained clerical force available for furnishing such information, it is not possible to comply in full for each request.
The record of John Bell follows as found in pension claim, W. 9348, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
John Bell was born in the year 1750 in Ireland. The names of his parents were not given, nor was it stated when he arrived in this country.
While a resident of Cumberland County, Penn-

sylvania, John Bell volunteered and served four months as private in Captain Thomas Tarbutt's company, Colonel Watts' Pennsylvania regiment; marched from Tuscarara Valley to Philadelphia, thence by water to Trenton and from there to New York, reaching there about the time of the battle of Long Island. He was chosen ensign in the spring of 1777, and served on various tours under Captains Alexander, Robert Samuel, John McDonald, Major McHatton, and Colonel Buckhannan. During his service, he assisted in building Fort Smith, and was stationed there a part of the time guarding the frontier against Indians and Tories, was out in many scouting parties, and continued in the service until the close of the war, his service as ensign amounted to two years and three months.
John Bell moved in 1788, with his family to Jefferson County, Kentucky, in 1792 moved to Fayette County, Kentucky, near Lexington, and in 1809 or 1810 moved to Nelson County, Kentucky, to the "Waters of Ash Creek", near Bloomfield.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 38, 1832, then living near Bloomfield in Nelson County, Kentucky. He died November 9, 1840 in said Nelson County. It was not stated that he ever lived in Indiana.
John Bell married in the month of February, 1786 in Washington County, Pennsylvania, Margaret, whose maiden name is not stated, nor was it shown when and where she was born.
The widow, Margaret Bell, was allowed pension on her application executed May 19, 1843, then aged "upwards" of seventy-eight years and living in Nelson County, Kentucky.
Their son, Adam Bell, gave his address in 1834, Bloomfield, Nelson County, Kentucky, and in 1843, he made affidavit in that county; his age is not shown.
There is no further reference to children.
Mrs. Jane Russle, sister of the widow, Margaret

Bell, in 1843 at the house of Samuel Russle in Nelson County, Kentucky, stated that she was then aged about seventy-six years and was married in the month of June, 1786; her relationship to the Samuel Russle was not shown.
One Captain Henry Russle in 1832 was a near neighbor to the soldier, John Bell. It was not stated that he was related to the family.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of the widow, Margaret Bell, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D. C., and give the following data-
Margaret Bell, widow of John Bell Certificate # 737 Issued January 23, 1841 Rate $240.00 per annum Commenced March 4, 1843 Act of July 29, 1843 Kentucky Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

February 13, 1935.
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Miss Marie Underwood 443 Marengo Avenue Forest Park, Illinois
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you state that the record of John Bell, S.33537, is not that of the John Bell in whom you are interested and request that you be furnished the record of John Bell who was born in County Armagh, Ireland, served as lieutenant in the Revolutionary War, after which he resided in Philadelphia, and Juniata County, Pennsylvania.
The Revolutionary War records have been searched again in your behalf and the record found of one John Bell only in whose papers it is shown was born in Ireland and later lived in Pennsylvania. His record is furnished herewith.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

January 27, 1938
John Bell W. 9348 Cur BA-J/ANF
Alberta M. Emerick 22 South Beech Street Oxford, Ohio
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information relative to John Bell of County Armagh, Province of Ulster, North Ireland, who came to this country and settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and served in the Revolutionary War as lieutenant.
The data furnished herein were obtained from papers on file in pension claim, W. 9348, based upon the military service of John Bell in the War of the Revolution.
John Bell was born in the year 1750 in Ireland. The names of his parents were not given, nor was it stated when he arrived in this country.
While a resident of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, John Bell volunteered and served four months as private in Captain Thomas Tarbutt's company, Colonel Watts' Pennsylvania regiment, marched from Tuscarara Valley to Philadelphia, thence by water to Trenton and from there to New York, reaching there about the time of the battle of Long Island. He was chosen ensign in the spring of 1777, and served on various tours, under Captains Alexander, Robert Samuel, John McDonald, Major McHatton, and Colonel Buckingham. During his service, he assisted them in building Fort Smith, and was stationed a part of the time guarding the frontiers against the Indians,

and Tories, was out in many scouting parties, and continued in the service until the close of the war; his service as ensign amounted to two years and three months.
John Bell moved in 1788, with his family to Jefferson County, Kentucky, in 1792, moved to Fayette County, Kentucky, near Lexington, and in 1809 or 1810, he moved to Nelson County, Kentucky, to the "Waters of Ash Creek", near Bloomfield.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 28, 1832, then living near Bloomfield in Nelson County, Kentucky,
He died November 9, 1840 in Nelson County, Kentucky.
John Bell married sometime in the month of February, 1786 in Washington County, Pennsylvania, Margaret; her maiden name was not stated, nor was it shown when and where she was born.
The widow, Margaret Bell, was allowed pension on her application executed May 19, 1843, then aged "upwards" of seventy-eight years, and living in Nelson County, Kentucky.
Their son, Adam Bell, gave his address in 1834, Bloomfield, Nelson County, Kentucky, and in 1843, he made an affidavit in that county; his age was not given.
There is no further reference to children.
Mrs. Jane Russle, sister of the widow, Margaret Bell, stated in 1843, in the house of Samuel Russle in Nelson County, Kentucky, that she was aged about seventy-six years, and was married in the month of June, 1786; her relationship to the Samuel Russle was not shown.
One Captain Henry Russle in 1833 was a near neighbor to the soldier, John Bell; his relationship to the above named, Jane and Samuel Russle was not

shown.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of the widow, Margaret Bell, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and furnish the following data-
Margaret Bell, widow of John Bell Certificate # 737 Issued January 23, 1851 Rate $240.00 per annum Commenced March 4, 1848 Act of July 29, 1848 Kentucky Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator