Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 2,109, Mc Donald Campbell, New Jersey Penn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
New Jersey Penn.
Campbell, McDonald.
S. 2,109
CONTENTS
carded

6390 Ohio Cleveland
U Donald Campbell Harrison Co.
who was an Express Rider in the Revolution commanded by Captain of the
by in the Pennsylvania N. & Penn. Line Records of increased from $240
scribed on the Roll of Cleveland Agency at the rate of 480 Dollars Cents per annum, commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. & end 20th March 1828
Certificate of Pension issued the 8th day of Jan 1832 and sent to Hon Ben Elmy JHRC
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by A. H. Markland Clerk, Book E 2 Vol. 8 Page 10
Drum & Garley 29 March 1889
April 12 W D Bame more data to identify Prior May 23 W D Bame his story Prior " 24 W D Bame his do Prior

District of Pennsylvania } On the twenty Eighth day of September A.D. Eighteen hundred Union bounty for _____ 3 and twenty. Personally appeared in open court of Common Pleas of the County aforesaid, being a court of Record and having Common Law Jurisdiction unlimited in amount, and keeping a Record of its proceedings & expressly made a court of record by act of assembly of this State. McDonald Campbell, aged About 67 years, resident in said County & in said district, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath declare that he enlisted in Woodbridge in the State of New Jersey in November 1775, in Company command- ed by Captain John Connerway in the Regiment commanded by Colonel William Moneg. & remained in the service of the United States, about 18 months & received a discharge, and enlisted for the second time in the Company commanded by Captain Durman, in the 4th New Jersey Regiment comman- ded by Colonel John Connerway and remained in the service of the said United States for nine months, & received a discharge but having lost it, and then was appointed and express rider by General Green, by the command of General Washington and remained in that station during the Revolutionary War, and received a certificate for a pension commencing the 13 th day of April 1818 Numbered 8030, and dated the 22 nd day of March 1819, and I do Solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 8 th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time, by Gift, Sale, or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions, of an act of Congress, entitled "an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War." passed on the 18 th day of March 1818, and that I have not, nor any person in trust for me, any property, or securities, contracts or debts due to me, nor have I any income other than, what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed, and that I am by occupation a Shoemaker, and a wife of the age of 33 years, and she had two children named Jesse Valentine aged 13 years & Jane Valentine aged 10 years, she being a Widow when I married her, and had by her Isaac Wilson Campbell 9 years old Sally Wells

Campbell 5 years old, Abmeda Campbell being 4 years old Eleanor Campbell 2 years of age & Elizabeth Campbell, I being a Pifer in the Company of Captain Connevery, Captain Durman during the term of enlistment, he removed from Luzerne County to this County, since his first application was made for a Pension
Sworn & subscribed in open court the 28 th day of September 1820. Simon Snyder Junr. Brother
McD. Campbell —
A List of property belonging to McDonald Campbell according to act of Congress
   1 Horse $40.00   1 Pleasure Sleigh & harness 20.00   1 Cow 10.00   1 Sow & seven Pigs 7.00   1 feather bed & bedstead 12.00   3 chairs 1.00   1 Table 1.00   1 Pott. 1 Griddle & one Skillet 3.50   Plates & other Ware 2.00   1 Pigeon net 2.00   3 Pails 1.00   1 churn 1.00   1 ax & two broad hoes 2.00   about 9 Bushels of corn & about 50 Bushels of potatoes 17.75   1 Ton Hay & corn fodder 9.00   1 old silver watch 2.00   outstanding debts from different persons 30.00   $161.75  
I am indebted to the amount of about $70.38, $15.00 of which being for the cow in the above Inventory.
Sworn & subscribed in open court, the 28 th day of September 1820. Simon Snyder Junr. Brother
McDonald Campbell

State of Ohio, Jefferson County p.
On this twenty seventh day of August, A. D. 1832 personally appeared in open court, before the Honourable Jeremiah H. Hallock, President Judge of the 5 th Circuit of the Courts of Common Pleas, in said State, and his associates, judges of said court within and for said Jefferson County, now sitting, Mr. Donald Campbell, in the seventy eighth year of his age, who being first 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. 1832:
That he entered the service of the United States, under the following named officers, and served in the revolutionary war as herein stated, viz, On the 11 th of November 1775, he enlisted as a fifer, in Woodbridge township, Middlesex County, in the State of New Jersey, in the Company commanded by Captain John Bonaway, in the 1 st Jersey Regiment, then commanded by Col. William Wyands, which Regiment was raised for one years service: That shortly after his enlistment, he was at sea, with said Captain Bonaway, and aided in the capture of a British armed vessel, called the "Blue Mountain Valley"; That afterward, viz, on the 1 st day of May 1776, he went with said Col. Wyands Regiment from New Jersey to the Northern frontier, passing through Albany, thence to Fort George, thence to Lake Champlain, thence to the river St. Lawrence, and thence to the Three Rivers in Canada, at which place the American & British forces had an engagement, on the 19 th  error for June 7 th of June, in the last mentioned year, and the Americans were defeated and forced to retreat to Ticonderoga! He remained with the Army at Ticonderoga, until the expiration of the year for which the Regiment was raised, when he, with the whole Regiment was discharged. In the latter part of Nov. 1776 he returned to his father's, then residing near Perth Amboy, in the State of New Jersey, and soon after volunteered to serve as a guide, in the 12 th Pennsylvania Regiment, commanded by Col. Cook, then stationed in New

Jersey, and while serving in the capacity of a guide, he was engaged in several skirmishes with the British, viz, at Strawberry Hill, Tappan &c. Afterwards, and during the winter of 1776-7, Capt. Fitz Randolph of New Jersey, was commissioned by the Governor of that state to raise a company of state troops, to serve for one year, as a guard upon the lines. This company was known by the name of Fitz Randolphs Rangers — Thomas Coombs was first lieutenant, Jacob Rowland 2 nd Lieut. and Green Ensign. This declarant enlisted in said company, in said county of Middlesex, New Jersey, in December 1776: a few days after his enlistment, Col. Cooks regiment of Pennsylvania troops, and Capt. Fitz Randolphs company attacked a British foraging party, which came from Bonamstown, in New Jersey, then in the possession of the enemy, and compelled them to retreat with some loss. He was actively engaged in this affair, in which his Capt. Fitz Randolph was killed. After his death Lieut. Coombs became Captain, Rowland first Lieutenant and Green 2 nd Lieut. by seniority, and this declarant was thereupon commissioned as an Ensign in the company: His commission, he thinks, was signed by David Brearly, as Governor of the state of New Jersey, and bore date some time in January 1777. Five or six days after he received his commission as an Ensign, Col. Cook, of the Pennsylvania line, & Capt. Coombs, of the Rangers, were ordered to dislodge the British force, then lying at Bonamstown, under the command of Col. Webster of the 71 st British Regiment — The command of this expedition devolved upon Capt. Patterson, of Col. Cooks Regiment, on account of the absence of the Colonel & Major. The American forces, under cover of the night, succeeded in making their entrance into Bonamstown, just at day light, without being discovered — They were however soon fired on by the English sentinels — an action ensued. The company of Rangers was led on by Capt. Coombs and this declarant, who were posted in front — Capt. Coombs was severely wounded in the foot, at the commencement of the action, & fell by the side of this declarant — The British being reinforced by the 42 nd Reg. t then just arrived from Scotland, the Americans were unable to maintain the possession of the place, and made good their retreat, carrying off their killed & wounded, and about 40 prisoners. In this affair a number of Americans were killed, and the bold Capt. McElhatton (as he was called) and Capt. Riley Bath of Col. Cooks Regiment were severely wounded. A few days after this affair, this declarant was

in an action at Piscataway, in the state of New Jersey, in which Col. Cook, of the Pennsylvania line, commanded the American troops. About this time, (the precise date he is unable to recollect) this declarant was in an action at Ash Swamp, in said state, & also in another, called the battle of Short Hill. Sometime after these battles, the two Lieutenants in Capt. Cobb's Company resigned their commissions, and, on or about, the 1 st March 1777, this declarant was commissioned by the Governor of the state of New Jersey (who he thinks was David Brearley) as the 1 st Lieutenant in Capt. Cobb's Company, which commission he accepted, after having served as Ensign of said Company, something upwards of two months. He continued to hold the commission of 1 st Lieut. in said Company until the month of August 1777, being a period of a little upwards of five months , when finding, from the continued dis- ability of Capt. Cobb, that the command of the company would devolve on this declarant, & unwilling to incur the responsibility of such a com- mand, he resigned his commission as 1 st Lieut. On or about the 1 st of May 1778, this declarant again joined the American army, then lying at Valley Forge, and entered as a private, in the Company commanded by Capt. Jonathan Furnam, in the 4 th Jersey Regiment, of which his former Capt. John Corneay, was then Colonel - two or three days after his arrival at Valley Forge, the American army crossed over to Jersey, & on the 28 th of June 1778, the battle of Monmouth was fought, in which this deponent was active- ly engaged throughout. Soon after this battle, an order was received from Gen. Green, for the employment of forty two Express riders - this declarant having obtained the necessary recommendation, was appointed one of these riders, with the promise that he was to enjoy the rank and receive the pay of a 1 st Lieutenant in the army. He continued in this service for upwards of two years (the precise time he cannot recollect) during which he was constantly and actively engaged, in various parts of the United States. Having been sent to Rhode Island, with money for Jacob Green (brother to General Green) then on purchasing commission in the American army, while on his journey between Wynhdam & East Hartford, in the state of Connecticut, his horse fell with him, upon him, and thereby this declarant was ruptured in the abdomen so badly as to disable him for such service, and he returned to his father's in the state of New Jersey, where he remained until some time in the year 1782, as nearly as this declarant can recollect. Some time in this year, or the latter part of '81, Captain

John Ward of the state of N. Jersey, received orders to raise a company of state troops, for one year, and this declarant, having partially recovered from his rupture, received and accepted a commission as 1 st Lieutenant in said company. This commission was signed by the Governor of N. Jersey (who was, as he thinks, David Brearley). This declarant held his commission as 1 st Lieut. in this company, until within about two months before the army was disbanded, when in consequence of his rupture he was compelled to resign said commission. He cannot state the precise date of his entering or leaving the service or 1 st Lieut. in Ward's Company, but he well recollects, that he served in that capacity, ten months, & a few days . During the time he was lieutenant in Ward's company, he was stationed nearly all the time at Hackensack, N. Jersey - the operations of the army were then not very active, though while lying at Hackensack, Capt. Ward's company attacked & drove off a foraging party of the British, from Bergen, in N. Jersey. This declarant was in some other skirmishes, not necessary to enumerate - He ought to state however, that in the battle of Ash Swamp, he was shot through the thigh, and has ever since been a cripple from the wound.
The declarant further states, that he has no documentary evidence in his possession, or within his reach, to prove the facts, or any part of them, herein set forth - his commission as also his discharge from the service having been lost, thro' time & accident - Nor does he know of any witness or person now surviving by whom he can prove the facts, or any part of them, herein set forth - He further states, that he was born in the county of Middlesex, in the state of N. Jersey on the 12 th Febry. 1754, & that he has no record of his age, nor does he know that there ever was any such record except that made in his father's bible, which is not in his possession. When he first entered the service he resided with his father in Middlesex County N. Jersey - after the close of the war he remained in Somerset County in that state - afterwards moved to Monmouth County, & then to Sussex County, said state - subsequently he moved to Mount Bethel in the state of Pennsylvania - afterwards moved to & resided in Luzerne County Pa. near Wilkes barre - afterwards lived in Huntleytown, and afterwards in Fayette Co. Pa. - and for the last five years he has resided in Harrison County in the state of Ohio. He has been three times married, and is the father of 13 boys & 13 girls by his three wives - He is well known to the Rev James Manning, the Rev James Manning  the Rev James Manning of Buffalo  St. Joseph's & Alexander Patterson, who live in his immediate vicinity, also to Joshua Harrison, of Steubenville, in the county of Jefferson, all of whom will testify to his good character for truth & veracity, and also their belief of his having served in the revolutionary war, as herein set forth. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity, except the present, & declares that his name is not on the Pension roll of the agency of any state, except Ohio.
Known to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid.
Attest J. B. Wells Clerk
John Ward
We James Manning a clergyman, and Thomas Johnson residing in Annapolis, Jefferson County Ohio in the immediate vicinity of the residence of the above named Mr. Donald Campbell and Joshua Harrison, of Steubenville, Ohio, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with the said Mr. Donald Campbell who has has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be in the 78th 78 th year of his age: that he is respected and believed in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier & officer of the revolution: that we consider him a man of good character for truth & veracity, and believe that he did serve in the revolution as stated and sworn to in the above declaration, & that the fullest credit is due to his statements under oath.
Known to & subscribed, this 27 th of August AD 1832.
Attest J. B. Wells Clerk
Rev James Manning
Thomas Johnson
Joshua Harrison

State of Ohio  Special session of the Court of Common Morrow County ss.  Pleas of said County of Morrow, held at the Court House in the Town of Mt. Gilead in said County on Monday the sixth day of October in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty one.
Be it Remembered, That in the Records and proceedings of said Court then and there held amongst other things is the following to wit:
In the Matter of M c Donald  On motion and Campbell, a Revolutionary  it satisfactorily ap- Pensioner  pearing to the Court  It is ordered to be
certified that M c Donald Campbell, departed this life in Marion County, and State of Ohio (that part of Marion County which is now included within the new County of Morrow,) on the twentieth day of March Eighteen hundred and forty five being of the age of Ninety one years at the time of his death, That he left no widow, and that the following are his only surviving children, viz: - Margaret M c Kay, Archi- bald Campbell, Hannah Cryphers, Mary Campbell, M c Donald Campbell, Rebecca Ponds, and Millie Marwine. That the aforesaid M c Donald Camp- bell was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States under the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832, at the rate of Two Hundred and forty dollars per annum, as will more fully appear from the cer- tificate of Pension herewith presented, And that Paul Cryphers is the Administrator of the Estate of the said M c Donald Campbell deceased.

Amir
The State of Ohio ss. I Wesley C. Clark, Clerk of the Court Morrow County ss. of Common Pleas in and for said County do hereby certify that the foregoing entry is truly taken and copied from the Journal of said Court as the same appears of Records in Journal No. 2, page 282.
In Testimony Whereof I do hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said Court at the Court House in Mt. Gilead in said County of Morrow this sixth day of October A.D. 1857. W. C. Clark, Clerk of the Court aforesaid.

February 8, 1939
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BA-J/MCS McDonald Campbell S.2109
Lois Cyphers Miller 526½ Oregon Street Hiawatha, Kansas
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for information relative to McDonald Campbell, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S.2109, based on the military service of McDonald Campbell.
He was born in Middlesex County, New Jersey, February 12, 1754. The names of his parents and the place of their birth are not shown.
While residing in Middlesex County, New Jersey, near Perth Amboy, McDonald Campbell enlisted on November 11, 1775, and served one year as fifer in Captain John Conway's company in Colonel William Winds' New Jersey regiment and assisted in the capture of the British vessel, "Blue Mountain Valley" and was in the battle of Three Rivers. Soon afterward he enlisted and served, length of service not given, as guide under Colonel Cooke of the Twelfth Pennsylvania Regiment and was in skirmishes at Strawberry Hill and Tappan. He enlisted in December, 1776, was commissioned ensign in January, 1777, was commissioned first lieutenant on March 1, 1777, was in skirmishes at Bonhampton, Piscataway, and Ash Swamp where was wounded in the thigh, was also in the battle of Short Hills; he served until August, 1777, when he resigned his commission, having served in Captains Fitz-Randolph's and Thomas Combs' New Jersey companies. He enlisted May 1, 1778, and served about two years as private and express rider in Captain Jonathan Forman's company in Colonel John Conway's New Jersey regiment and was in the battle of Monmouth. In 1781 or 1782 he was commissioned first lieutenant and served ten months in Captain John Ward's New Jersey company.

After the close of the Revolution, McDonald Campbell married (name of wife not given) in Somerset County, New Jersey, from there moved to Morris County, New Jersey, from there to Sussex County, New Jersey, from there to Mt. Bethel, Pennsylvania, from there to Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, near Wilkes-Barre, from there to Huntleystown and from there to Fayette County, Pennsylvania, and about 1827 he moved to Harrison County, Ohio.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 13, 1818, at which time he was living in Pittston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. In 1832 he was living in Harrison County, Ohio.
McDonald Campbell died in Marion (later Morrow) County, Ohio, March 20, 1845, leaving no widow.
In 1820 he stated that his wife (name not given) was thirty-three years of age, that she had two children by a former marriage, namely, Jesse Valentine aged thirteen years and Jane Valentine aged ten years, she being a widow when he married her, first name of her former husband not given. In 1820, McDonald Campbell stated that he and this wife had the following children: Isaac Wilson Campbell aged nine years, Sally Wealls Campbell aged five years, Almeda Campbell aged four years, Eleener Campbell aged two years, and Elizabeth Campbell aged not given. In 1832 McDonald Campbell stated that he had been married three times and that he was the father of Thirteen boys and thirteen girls.
In 1851 the following were referred to as the only surviving children of McDonald Campbell: Margaret McKay, Archibald Campbell, Hannah Cyphers, Mary Campbell, McDonald Campbell, Rebecca Bond and Millie Marwine.
In 1851 one Paul Cyphers (relationship to family not stated) who was the administrator of the estate of McDonald Campbell, applied in behalf of the above-noted children of the soldier who were living in 1851, for the arrears of pension due the soldier at his death. The claim was allowed.
One J. K. Cyphers was living in 1851, relationship not shown.

The papers in said claim contain no further data relative to the family of McDonald Campbell and no mention was made to this soldier having been related to President McKinley.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Rev. Star
2109 INVALID.
File No. 2109
McDonald Campbell Ex. Rider Pa. line
mes.
Act: June 7, '32
Index: — Vol. 14 , Page 56
[Arrangement of 1870.]
N. J. Penn Line. Records ok. Dec 203 a
Feb 4-19-1902 David Mixsell Easton Pa
Aug. 10, 1905 History to Miss Nora Bond, Scranton, Pa.
1906 Sept. 1. History to W. L. Merwine — c.
1910 Feb. 24. To Mrs. Hulda Quinn
1910 Feb. 22. Mrs. Lydia Gien
1910 July 1. Mrs. Hulda Quinn info record furnished her and that it is not the practice to state whether or not a bounty land warrant has been issued except to applicant or atty. Adv 1912 Feb. 2. To H. H. McLucas c.
1914 July 1: History to Ray Conger.
1915 Mar. 6. Hist. to Mrs. Jas. H. Allen. f.
1917 Dec. 11. Miss Bond advised dates of marriages & names of wives not stated f.
1919 July 30 Hist. to Sara Keeley.
1924 May 22 Mrs. S. W. Belsing adv. as to correct spelling of name Marwine # CS.
1925 Apr. 9. Hist. to Mrs. Hattie Y. Clark mes.

6390-
Ohio. Pittsburgh Agency.
McDonald Campbell - Harrison Co. of Jefferson in the State of Ohio - who was an Expressman in the Compny commanded by Captain _____ of the Re _____ commanded by _____ in the Penna _____ line for 2 years -
W. J. & Penn Lin & Records etc.
Inscribed on the Roll of Dec 3 63 Pittsburgh Agency - at the rate of 240 Dollars _____ Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 st day of March: 1833 - and sent to on: H. H. Seaville - H. Reps. -
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1832 - 360 - Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Mar: 33 - 120 - $480 -
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Not June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nathan Rice Clerk, Book (2) Vol. 2 - Page 187 -
letter 1 March 1833 to agent Philadelphia - letter 1 March 1833 to Penna agent Pittsburgh Pa -

See letter to Hon. H. H. Leavitt, H. R. Jan. 27. 1831.
Wofesallen sent November 13. 1831 to Simon Snyder Esq. Secy of Penna.
8030 4
Pennsylvania Roll.
McDonald Campbell of Pittsburgh in the state of Pennsylvania who was a Tifer in the regiment commanded by Colonel Martin of the New Jersey line, for the term of Two Years W. and Penna. Line Records etc.
Inscribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence the 13 th of April 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 d of March 1819 and sent to Thomas Burnside Esq. Judge Wilkes barre Penna.
Arrears to 4th of March 1819. 10 m. \frac{18}{30} \frac{4}{31} - 85:83 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 th September 1819 - 48: -
$ 133: 83
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued

McDonald Campbell
McDonald Campbell Esq. Minis N. Jersey, B.A., Nov r 1775 to Dec r 1776 13 th April 1808
Adm d "
ms

STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA,
LUZERNE COUNTY, SS.
On this Thirteenth day of April AD 1818 before me the subscriber, President Judge of the Eleventh Judicial district in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, personally appears McDonald Campbell aged sixty three — years, resident in Pittston in the said County of Luzerne — in the State aforesaid, who being by me first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress, entitled, "An act to provide for cer- tain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War." That he the said McDonald Campbell — enlisted in Middlesex in the state of New Jersey in Nov. 1775 in the company commanded by Captain John Gove in the Regt. of Col. Mines of the New-Jersey line
that he continued to serve in the said corps as a  a piper in the service of the United States, until the month of December 1776
when he was discharged from service in Tienderoga  now state of Vermont — that he was in the battles of Three rivers towards its close
that he received a discharge which is now lost that he afterwards joined the Army at the Valley forge and acted as a piper in Capt. Forman's Company of the H th Jersey Regt. and was in the Battle of Monmouth after that he received an appt. as an express rider and acted in that capacity for near two years when he became disabled and resigned and went home —
And that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the Assistance of his Country for support—and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services.
M c Donald Campbell
Sworn to, subscribed and declared, Before me, the day and year aforesaid.
Th. M c Intire

Emil I, Thomas Burnside President Judge of the eleventh Judicial district in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction that the said El Donato Campbell did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceeding declaration, against the Common Enemy; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the secretary for the Department of war, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress.
STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA, } LUZERNE COUNTY, SS. }
I, Andrew Beaumont Prothonotary of the court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Luzerne aforesaid do certify and make known that Thomas Burnside Esq is, and was at the time of signing and taking the foregoing depositions and certifying the same, President Judge of the 11th Judicial district of the State of Pennsylvania, that the signature is his proper hand writing, and that full faith and credit are due to his acts as such. In testimony whereof I hereto set my hand and Seal of Office, at Wilkesbarre, in the County of Luzerne aforesaid. this
seventeenth day of may 1818
A Beaumont Pro

War Department,
ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE,
Washington, Feb 19, 1889
Respectfully returned to Genl D.
Raines, Gifford, Champaign Co. Ills.
The records of the Revolutionary Army are not filed in this office but in the office of the Com- missioner of Pensions to whom application for the desired in- formation should be made.
Memo War.
Ans. per Genl.
ack
1.
Address all communications
to the Adjutant General,
U. S. Army,
Washington, D. C.

8501
See this he allowed who the sum with heretofore in cash had L.C.
$240 per ann
Leavitt
12 mts 9 mts 2 mts 15-18 gal days of 2

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that M c Donald Campbell, the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that James Manning, who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman resident in the immediate vicinity of the said Campbell, and that Thomas Johnson, is also a resident as aforesaid, & that Joshua Harrison who has also signed said certificate, resides in a county adjoining that in which said Campbell resides, and that all of them are credible persons, & that their statements are entitled to credit.
I James Ross Wells, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of said County of Jefferson in the State of Ohio, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the application of M c Donald Campbell, for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and af- fixed the seal of said Court at Steubenville, this 4 th day September A D 1832.
James Ross Wells Clerk

We certify that we are well acquainted with James Donald Campbell of Pittston Township in Luzerne County in application for a petition to the war office under the late act of Congress and that he is in indigent circumstances and is now in need of the assistance of his country — he being &c Pittston Jan'y. 16 th 1818
James Munn John Murphy Cornelius Cochrane Elizabeth Smith Isaac Wilson Samuel Fell
I Jesse Fell a Judge of the Court of common pleas in and for the County of Luzerne in eleventh judicial district in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Doth certify to the Secretary at War that the Subscribers to the annexed certificate are known to me and believe full faith and credit may be placed in their certificate — I also believe from common report that the Applicant Mr Donald Campbell is really in indigent circumstances and is in need of relief from his country. —
Given under my hand at Wilkesbarre January 20 th 1819
Jesse Fell
State of Pennsylvania

common Report that the Applicant all Donell Combs is really in Indigent circumstances and is in need of relief from his country. —
Given under my hand at Wilkesbarre January 20 th 1819 ————— Else Tell
Jesse Hall
State of Pennsylvania Luzern County ss:
I Andrew Beaumont Pritchard of the Court of Common Pleas for said County do certify that I see the whose name is subscribed to the above Certificate was at the time of making said Certificate and is now an acting Associate Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of said County that the above is his own proper signature and that full faith and credit are due to his acts and deeds In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office at Wilkes Barre this 21 st day of January C. A. D. 1879
A. Beaumont Esq " " " Rothy
un

Vol. Enlisted Br. A. G. O. Rec'd FEB 15 1889
Yofford, Champaign Co. Ill., Feb. 89.
Wm D. Barnes,
For information of Donald Camp- bell, Soldier of Revolutionary War who acted in the capacity of a spy for Gen. Washing- ton

15822
3-2233
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
..... Jan. 30, ..... 1928
Chief Rev. and 1812 Wars. Section Division.
I have this day received from Miss Hazel F. Thatcher ..... money order ..... in the amount of $ 1 35 ..... , requesting photostat copy as per letter herewith.
..... ..... .....
O. J. RANDALL
Chief, Finance Division.
W.B.L.
Photo mailed Finance Division notified Feb. 4-28 awb

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF PENSIONS RECORD DIVISION
Briefed by WL
Orig.
Cert.
Claimant Lydia Green  Gren
Soldier McDonald Campbell
Service _____
No. _____ claim, Service record _____, 192
_____, Clerk.
No. claim, Alph'b record 9/30/ , 1929
WL , Clerk.
REMARKS: Please try Rev. + 1812 War Section
J.C. Cook
Chief Division.

Up to what time was McDonald Campbell of Pennsylvania paid? -
Pension Office -
Feby 28 -
to Paid to the 14 March 1832.

House of Representatives 13 th December
Hon James E Heath Com r of Pensions
Sir
Allow me to ask your early consideration of the application of the Administrator of McDonald Campbells - which when allowed the certificate you will please send me
I am with Great Respect Yours & S r
Rev. Edwards, Grey

Estate of M c Donalds Campbells
Copy of Letters of Administration.

THE STATE OF OHIO, MORROW COUNTY, SS:
Special Session of the Court of Common Pleas for Probate purposes.
Richard House, E. B. Kinsell & Stephen J. Cunnane
Associate Judges of the court of Common Pleas of Morrow county and State of Ohio. To all to whom these presents shall come, GREETING:
KNOW YE, that at a Court began and held by us, at the Court House in Mt. Gilead for the county aforesaid, on the Sixth day of October Anno Domini 1857 it being made to appear to our satisfaction, that McDonald Campbell late of Morrow County, and State of Ohio had, whilst living, and at the time of his death, Goods, Chattels, Rights, and Credits, within this State and County, by means whereof the ordering and granting Administration of all and singular the Goods and Chattels, Rights and Credits, and also the crediting, allowing, and final adjusting the accounts thereof, doth appertain to us; do by these presents grant unto.....
Paul Cryphers
full power and authority to Administer all and singular the said goods, chattels, rights and credits, pursuant to the statute in such case made and provided; He - the said.....
Paul Cryphers
having given bond with sufficient surety, payable to the State of Ohio, conditioned according to law for the faithful execution of his trust as Administrator.....
IN testimony whereof, we, on the same day and year above written, have caused the seal of our said Court to be hereunto affixed, and ordered these presents to be attested.
ATTEST:
W. C. Clark Clerk.
of the Court of Common Pleas of the said County of Morrow.
STATE OF OHIO, MORROW COUNTY, SS.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a correct and true copy of the letters of Administration on the estate of McDonald Campbell remaining on file in my office.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the court of common pleas of said county, this 6th day of October A. D. 1857.
W. C. Clark - Clerk.

McDonald Campbell
8030 Lg
22 Feb 19
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September 28 1820 Upon due consideration the Court is satisfied with the Valuation Per Curiam
Union County ss I Simon Snyder Junior. Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas for said County do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the Records of the said Court; and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is one hundred and sixty one dollars & seventy cents. —
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the Seal of the said Court at New Berlin, on this twenty eighth day of September AD 1820. —
Simon Snyder Jun o
Proth y of the Court of Common Pleas

McDonald Campbell, dec d
In the Matter of Mc Donald Campbell, a Rev- olutionary Pensioner
Warrant of Attorney.
Iss d to p 480, dec d p 240 Per annum, coming 4 March 1831 & ending 20 March 1845, payable to Paul Cyphers, Adm r for the benefit of Margaret McKay Hannah Cyphers Rebecca Bond, Millie Marwine Archibald Campbell, Mary Campbell & McDonald Campbell only sur v g children
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Wm B. E. Grey 14 of R

The State of Ohio ss I, Wesley C. Clark, Clerk of Morrow County ss the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County do here- by certify that Richard Hise, be- fore whom the foregoing Warrant of Attorney was executed was be- fore, at the time of and since the taking of said acknowledgment one of the Associate Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County of Morrow, duly commissioned and qualified that to his official acts full faith and credit are due and should be given and that his signature thereto written is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof I do hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said Court at the Clerk's office in Mt. Gilead in said County this 6th day of October A.D. 1851.
W. C. Clark, Clerk of the Court aforesaid.

Know all men by these Presents That I Paul Cyphers — administrator of the Estate of McDonald Campbell deceased, late of Marion County and State of Ohio, (That part of Marion County which is now included within the New County of Morrow), and formerly a pension- er of the United States, at the rate of Two Hundred and Forty Dollars per Annum for Revolutionary Services do hereby nominate, constitute and appoint George H. Mousarat and Stephen F. J. Trabue, My true, and lawful Attor- neys for me and, in my name to prosecute against the Government of the United States, under the act of Congress passed or under any other act or acts of the said Congress, the claim due me as the Administrator of the Estate of the said McDonald Campbell, as Increase of Pension, on account of the Military services of the aforesaid McDonald Campbell, he not having received the full amount to which he was entitled, And when any amount or amounts are found due Then my said Attorneys or either of them are hereby fully authorized to demand and receive the money or Certificate, in satisfaction for the same from the Treasury of the Uni- ted States, or from any Department of the Government of the United States or proper accounting officer of the

same, and to sign seal and deliver any instrument or instruments in writing in order thereto which they may deem right and proper, hereby ratifying and confirming all which my said Attorneys may do by virtue of these Presents.
Witness my hand and seal at McGehee, Morrow County Ohio this 6 th day of October 1851.
Witness 1 Thomas McGehee Paul Cypfers 2. J H Cypfers Administrator.
The State of Ohio Morrow County ss Be it remembered that on this 6 th day of October A. D. 1851. personally appeared before me Richard House, one of the Associate Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County, the above named Paul Cypfers, and acknowledged the signing and sealing of the foregoing Warrant of Attorney to be his voluntary act and deed for the purposes therein expressed.
Given under my hand and seal the day and year aforesaid. Richard House (Seal) Associate Judge

Whitelea, March 1 st 1853.
James Heath, Esq., Comm r of Pensions,
Dear Sir:
We desire to know what amount of money was drawn from the Government by Paul Cypheas as administrator of M c Donald Campbell as back pension of said M c Donald Campbell. The heirs of Campbell think the administrator or his agents have withheld some part of the money. An early answer to this will much oblige
Yours truly
Thurs Skurley

Brief in the case of McDonald Campbell, dec d late of Manoir County and State of Ohio act 7 June 1832
Claim, ( "original" or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Exmpt Rider, Increased from $240 to $480 per annum.
Name and residence of Agent
Hon B. E. Grey W of R
J. Cole Examining Clerk.

Payments to be made at Pittsburgh, Penn. by the Presco. U.S. Pr. Mke. Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of Ohio.
Recorded by Nathan Rice Clerk, in Bk D Vol. 2
Page 151
NO : 6390

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 7th June, 1832, M c Donald Campbell of the State --- of Ohio - Pittsburgh agency, who was an Express Rider in the Army of the Revolution -
is entitled to receive Two Hundred Forty- dollars and being 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.--- day of March --- one thousand eight hundred and thirty- three.
Lewis Cass
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
J L Edwards

Old war Div.
INP. Ex't.
No.
Co. _____ Reg't _____
Return this letter with your reply.
Department of the Interior. BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D.C. April 12, 1889
Sir,
n
In answer to your communication originally addressed to the Attorney General of the United States, relative to Donald or Mr Donald Campbell, a spy, in the war of the Revolution, you are advised that a soldier of that name applied for a pension, but in no part of his declaration did he claim to have served as a spy - and with the limited data you furnish he is not satisfactorily identified as the one of your enquiry -
It is necessary for you to state where he lived during and after said war, and, if known, his company and regimental officer, if a widow survived him, her christian name -
Be pleased to state your relationship to the soldier, as well as the use to be made of the information desired -
Very respectfully
Wm E. McLean.
Acting Commissioner
Mr William D. Barnes
Gifford
Champaign County Illinois

To the Attorney General Washington
Dear Sir
I would like to have the military record of Donald Campbell of the Revolution he was at one time white at Valley Forge Spy for General Washington the entire record from enlistment until discharged would be very valuable to me he was voted a large sum of money by Congress after his discharge he was on the Pension Role at the time of his death he always went by the name of Mac in the army that was what General Washington himself called him I am not

certain whether his name was The Donald or Donald Campbell. of course I know a great deal a bout him but the correct name is one of the things I do not know the English leaves of the tree while the Scotch retain it he was Scotch belongs to the celebrated Campbells of Argile if you can furnish the information it will be very valuable to me
Most Respectfully Yours Wm D Barnes, Gifford Ill. Champaign Co
P S the above has bin returned from the Attorney Generals Office please give me the above information and Oblige
W. D. Barnes, Gifford Ill.

526 1/2 Oregon Street Hiawatha, Kansas January 3, 1939
Veterans Administration Washington, D. C.
Dear Sirs:
I am writing you in regard to McDonald Campbell , a soldier of the Revolutionary War. Will you please give me any information you can?
Do you know if his father was from Scotland, and if his name was Elisha Campbell? Have you a record of McDonald Campbell's family, who he married, and his heirs? Did McDonald Campbell have a middle name? Was it Elisha? Do you know if McDonald Campbell had brothers or sisters? Was he a relative of President McKinley?
Thanking you very much, I am
Sincerely yours
Lois Cyphers Miller
Lois Cyphers Miller

February 21 09 Mr Donald Campbell
very interesting and worth while
[Handwritten signature: J. H. B.]
Washington, D.C.
Commissioner of Customs
Hon. James Wilson
General Manager, B.A.

State of New Jersey. OFFICE OF ADJUTANT GENERAL.
Trenton, May 25, 1889
Hon. James Tanner, Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Sir:-
I am in receipt of yours of May 24th inclosing a statement of the military service of McDonald Campbell late Ensign New Jersey Militia in the Revolutionary War.
I am greatly pleased to receive this and will be glad to receive for the files of this office similar statements of the services of any officer or enlisted man who served to the credit of New Jersey during the Revolutionary War.
Very respectfully,
William L. Stryker Adjutant General.

Gifford May 6th 1888
Commissioner Pensions
Your favor of 12 April come to hand its contents noted Donald or Mc Donald Campbell Resided at the time of his enlistment in New Jersey in the county of Warren and for some time after the American Revolution he moved from there to Salem Ohio from there to Mt Gilead Morrow Co Ohio the date of his moving I can not obtain as the person from whom I get my information is 73 years old and his memory is some what impaired by his age Mr Campbell was married twice he died at Mt Gilead at the

age of 95- and was buried at Mt. Taber, Kentucky in Morrow County Ohio he left no  widow his annuity of pension $7,000 was collected and paid over to his heirs by his administrator pro tem Paul Leypfert was the first administrator appointed after his death Nick Leypfert closed the business ( Mouserap ) of Louisville Kentucky was the Pension agent or attorney that settled the bus- ness the information I seek has no connection with the above facts I wish to use the information that I seek in evidence in the English Court of Chancery if I am so fortunate as to be the person selected by Mr Camp- bells heirs to settle a claim com- ing from his Grand Father to

him or his legal representatives I am his Great Grandson I cannot give his company or regiment Donald Campbell did duty as a spy for Gen Washington while in winter quarters at Valley Forge he went out as a cobler among the Tories in order to obtain bread for the subsistence of the army he made a success of it so he claimed in his ms account of his life which he wrote but never published the manuscripts were destroyed by fire and some valuable points in American history were lost The above facts come to me by tradition from Father to Son,
Respectfully Yours, W. D. Barnes. Safford Illinois Champaign Co

LAW OFFICE MERWINE & SCHUMACHER ROOMS 1207-1208 NEW HAYDEN BLDG. TELEPHONE 2913 COLUMBUS, OHIO.
Aug. 27, 1906.
To the Hon. Secretary of the Interior,
Pension Department,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you please forward me transcript of McDonald Campbell's pension certificate. He was a soldier or officer in the Revolutionary War. He enlisted from (presumably) Wilkesbarre, Pa. He came to Ohio, about 1830, was located in what is now Morrow County, then Marion County, Ohio. Between 1830 and 1840, while residing in Ohio, he was granted a pension. For reason from coming over from Scotland connected with his migration from that country, it may be the name was written Campbell McDonald or McDonald Campbell.
We are not advised as to whether or not this certificate will be sent us without charge, but should there be any, please notify us and we will remit.
Very truly,
W. L. Merwine

Record
JUN 20 1910 COMMISSIONER
Etna, Pa.
June 18 th '10
Department of the Interior Washington..
D.C.,
Dear sir
I would like to know if McDonald Campbell, who served.. in Revolutionary war, from New Jersey.. was born 1754.. in Middlesex Co., New Jersey.. enlisted at Woodbridge.. Same county.. served.. as Fifer.. Guide.. Ensign.. Express Rider.. First Lieutenant.. from 1775, to 1781 and 1782.. did he have a land Grant.. would be very glad for any information..
Very Respectfully.. Mrs Hulda Quinn Maplewood, St. Etna Pa
JUN 22 1910

Elgin, Minn
April-11-10
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington, D.C.
Please send me the war record of Mac Donald Campbell was born in Middlesex County New Jersey and indicted in the same county.
Yours Truly
Elgin
Lydia Gien
Elgin,
Box - 53, Minn
APR 15 1910

THE HARBINE BANK OF FAIRBURY
ORGANIZED 1873
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS: GEO. W. HANSEN, PRESIDENT L. W. ELDRIDGE, VICE PRESIDENT L. M. NELSON, CASHIER S. R. MERRELL, ASST. CASHIER H. H. MCLUCAS, ASST. CASHIER A. P. LINDELL J. V. SWITZER H. F. HOLE
CAPITAL STOCK $100,000.00 SURPLUS AND UNDIVIDED PROFITS $35,000.00
FAIRBURY, NEBRASKA Jan. 18, 1912
Pension Dept.
Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen.-
Will you kindly give me any information that you may have relative to one McDonald Campbell who served in the Revolutionary War enlisting from New Jersey or Pennsylvania . The reason that I write to you is that I am sure that he drew a pension. Does your record show his age at death and the place of his death. Any information that you can give will be appreciated by,
Yours truly,
H. H. Lucas

Pension Office Washington D. C.
Etna, Pa. Feb 9 th 1910
Sirs.
Could you give me any information concerning. MacDonald Campbell. Served as a Fifer in Captain Gormans. and in Captain Bonds. Companies. (Consolidated) 4 th New Jersey. Regiment. Commanded. By Colonel Ephraim Martin Revolutionary war. He Enlisted May 20 th 1778. I would like to learn if he drew a Pension. and if he had a land Grant. would be very grateful. for any information that could be given yours very Truly
FEB 11 1910
Mrs. Hulda Quinn Maplewood St Etna Penna.

12-1
Hon. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
What information can you give me regarding John Britty— who was a prisoner for Revolution- ary service home of in Kenton, Hardin Co. Ohio in 1840?
name is Bailey, writer advised.
What can you tell me of Lieutenant McDonald Campbell who was placed on the pension roll of

Franklin Co. Ohio in 1831?
Please send any information you find to
Mrs. Jas H. Allen
Feb. 26. 19.
Regent of Fort McArthur Chapter D.A.R.
431 North Detroit St.,
Kenton, Ohio.

Rev Scr 519 Adams Ave., Scranton, Pa. Dec. 5, 1917
Dept. of The Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C.
Gentlemen:
In the military records of M c Donald Campbell [D.S.C.- Inv. 2109-Rev. War] he stated that he was married three times.
If the records give the dates of these marriages and the names of the brides, please send such information to me.
Respectfully,
(Miss) Nora D. Bond

217 W-11 th Ave Columbus, Ohio April 14-1924.
Bureau of Pensions L. M. H. Washington D.C. (old war and navy division). Sir:-
In a letter - 3-1883. dated Sept. 4, 1906. to Mr Wallington L. Merwine of Columbus Ohio, regarding Survivor's File No. 2109, a statement is made that Mr Donald Campbell had several children. Among them was one Millie Merwine.
I am writing to ask if the sur name is properly spelled. or is it so recorded on the claim file.
If possible I should like an immediate answer, as we have some business pending the correct filing of this name.
I am Very truly yours
Mrs L. W. Bilsing
217- W-11 th Ave
Columbus, Ohio

O.M. & M.
244 Adams Ave., Scranton, Pa.
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July 17, 1905.
Dept. of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Have you any record of the military history of Mac Donald Campbell, a pensioner of the Revolutionary War?
If so, please send a statement of the same to,
Miss Nora Bond 244 Adams Ave., Scranton, Pa.

West View - Pa
Oct 13 th 1930
The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington - D. C.
Dear Sir
would you kindly give me The war Record of Mc Henry Donald Campbell . Served in Revolutionary war .. 1776, was from Middlesex County New Jersey .. and greatly oblige yours Truly
Mrs Huldah Kisker # - 167. Chalfont - ave West View N - S. Pittsburgh Penna.

West View - Pa
March 5 th 1926
Department of The Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington - D - C -
Sir, S.
would like The War Record and what ever, Data .. you may have .. of McDonald Campfell - who served in Revolutionary war of 1776.. he enlisted from New Jersey would be Pleased To have whatever Records. you have..
Thanking you
I am very Respectfully address
Mrs. H. Kisker #. 167. Chalfonte - ave West View M - S - Pittsburgh - Pa.

Elgin. Minn Sept-23-29
Commissions of Pensions Washington D. C.
Will you please send the war record of Mc Donald Campbell was borned in Middle Sex county New Jersey.
If there are any charges please let me know
Yours truly Lydia Siem

2 ct- Stamp envelope enclosed en P.S. New York City. 1-745 July 20, 1919.
Pension Department, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
Will you kindly give me an official verification of the military record of McDonald Campbell, who served with New Jersey troops in the Revolutionary War? The information I have is as follows:
" McDonald Campbell (1754-1845) enlisted 1775 as a fifer in Middlesex county, New Jersey. In 1776 he was in the Rangers under Capt. Fitz Randolph when that officer was killed; 1778 he served as express rider with the rank of Lieutenant. He was placed on the pension roll of Trumbull county, Ohio, 1831, for services as express rider Penna. Line. He was born in Somerset county, New Jersey; died in Morrow county, Ohio. "
As a descendant of McDonald Campbell, I desire to submit official proof of his war service, and establish my eligibility to

membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Any supplementary information will appreciated.
Sincerely yours,
Linden Court, Apt. 32, 125 Washington Place.
Sora Kelly

McCook, Nebraska Feb. 18, 1925.
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.,
Sir: -
I am writing you, concerning McDonald Campbell (1754-1845), enlisted 1775 as a Fifer in Middlesex Co. N. J. In 1776 was in the Rangers under Capt. Fitz Randolph, when that officer was killed: 1778, he served as Express Rider with rank of Lieutenant. He was placed on the Pension Roll of Trumbull Co. Ohio, 1831 for service as Express Rider, Pennsylvania Line He was born in Somerset Co. N. J. died in Morrow Co Ohio. His Pension Certificate Number is 6390 and Survivor's File No. 2109. He was

married twice, first to Margaret- Tringley: second to a widow named Valentine. Please give me dates of these marriages, if you have them and the names of the children of both marriages, as they are probably given on the Pension Certificate.
I believe my grandmother Hetty Campbell to be a Descendant of his, which fact I am trying to prove, and will be thankful for any other information or help you can give me, any names or addresses of any of the family, to whom I could write.
Sincerely yours,
Mrs. Hattie Yarger Clark 409 East First Street McCook, Nebraska.

Commissioner
6/25/14
Spencer
Washington D.C.
Please send me record of service of one McDonald Campbell who saw service in Revolutionary War from state of New Jersey and last rec'd pension in Ohio. Marion County Gilead township
Respt.
Ray Conger Toledo O
262 Plymouth av.

College Station, Tex
Oct. 24-1931
Department of Interior. Bureau of Pensions Washington D. C.
Sir:—
In the claim of the Revolutionary War pension, McDonald Comphell , S. 2189. will you please send me a copy of this pensioners third application for pension?
Also will you tell me if this war Veteran recieved pension himself, prior to the claim made by Paul Cyphers in 1851.
Thanking you in advance I am
Very truly yours
Mrs S. W. Bilsing

College Station, Tex
Bureau of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Dear Sirs:—
Will you please tell me the war record of McDonald Campbell , Claim S - 7 file No. 2, 109 - OK Rev. War veterans, which you have on file in that office.
I am particularly anxious to learn if this man served in the Pennsylvania lines as well as in New Jersey, and in what capacity this service was rendered.
Thanking you in advance, I am Very truly yours
Mrs S. W. Bilsing.

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Cue DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION PENNSYLVANIA STATE LIBRARY AND MUSEUM FREDERIC A. GODCHARLES, DIRECTOR HARRISBURG
DIVISION OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY HIRAM H. SHENK ARCHIVIST JESSICA C. FERGUSON GENEALOGIST
December 31. 1927
Commissioner of Pensions, Pension Bureau, Washington, D.C.
Dear sir:
Will you kindly send me any information you have concerning the following name who received a pension for Revolutionary service.
Campbell, McDonald. Ex rider residing in Trumbull Co. Ohio. service ex rider Penn. line placed on roll Mar. 1. 1833. age 80 years.
I understand that your charges for photostat copy is 15 cents a page and I would be glad for this service if you can give me the information that way.
Very sincerely,
JESSICA C. FERGUSON, Per. N.F.T. Research Librarian, Division of Archives.
JCF/HFT

his blank without formal to chief clerks of
M.O. # 876 023 $135
NOTE: Routine charge
Harrisburg, Pa.
January 26, 1928
Winfield Scott, Commissioner. Bureau of Pensions Department of Interior Washington, D.C.
(Rev. and 1812 War Section)
Dear Sir;
Enclosed find money order for photostat copy of war record (copy of original paper) in the Revolutionary War. Pension claim S. 2109 of McDonald Campbell.
The McDonald Campbell whose service record I want married Margaret Tingley, he was a fifer, Middlesex Co. New Jersey. Served as express rider with rank of lieutenant 1778.
Pensioned on roll of Trumbull County, Ohio. 1831.
In a letter to Miss Ferguson, State Library you stated that this record consisted of nine pages.
Sincerely,
Miss. Hazel F. Thatcher,
227 Pine St. Harrisburg, Pa.

January 25, 1928
Jessica C. Ferguson Research Librarian, Division of Archives, Pennsylvania State Library & Museum Harrisburg, Pa.
Madam:
I have to advise you that photostat copies of the original papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 3109 of McDonald Campbell, will be furnished you under the Act of August 24, 1912, at the rate of fifteen cents a page with twenty-five cents extra for certification, if that be desired.
The number of pages to be copied is nine.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this Bureau, by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

October 29, 1931
BA-J/MCS
Mrs. S. W. Bilsing College Station Texas
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter requesting information in regard to McDonald Campbell, a soldier of the Revolution.
The data contained herein are obtained from papers on file in pension claim, S. 2109, based upon the Revolutionary War service of McDonald Campbell.
He was born February 12, 1754, in near Middlesex County, New Jersey.
While residing in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, he enlisted November 11, 1775, and served one year as fifer in Captain John Conway's Company in Colonel William Winds' New Jersey Regiment. He assisted in the capture of the British vessel, "Blue Mountain Valley" and was in the battle of Three Rivers.
Soon afterward he enlisted and served, length of service not stated, as guide under Colonel Cooke of the Twelfth Pennsylvania Regiment. He was in skirmishes at Strawberry Hill and Tappan.
He enlisted in December, 1776, was commissioned ensign in January, 1777, was commissioned first Lieutenant March 1, 1777, and was in skirmishes at Bonhampton, Piscataway, and Ash Swamp where he was wounded in the thigh, was also in the battle of Short Hills. He served until August, 1777, when he resigned his commissions having served in Captains Fitz Randolph's and Thomas Combs' New Jersey Companies.
He enlisted May 1, 1778, and served about two years as private and express rider in Captain Jonathan Forman's Company in Colonel John Conway's New Jersey Regiment and was in the battle of Monmouth.

In 1781 or 1782 he was commissioned first lieutenant and served ten months in Captain John Ward's New Jersey Company.
McDonald Campbell was allowed pension on his application executed April 13, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Pittston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
In 1820 he referred to his wife (who was the widow of ---- Valentine when he married her) aged thirty-three years and their children were: Isaac Wilson Campbell, aged nine years; Sally Wealls Campbell, aged five years; Almeda Campbell, aged four years; Eleoner Campbell, aged two years; and Elizabeth whose age was not given.
Under the Act of June 7, 1832, he received an increase of pension.
In 1832 he resided in Harrison County, Ohio, and stated that he had married three times ( one marriage took place in Somerset County, New Jersey, soon after the close of the Revolution) and that he was the father of thirteen boys and thirteen girls.
McDonald Campbell died in Marion (later Morrow) County, Ohio, March 20, 1845, leaving no widow. In 1851 the following were referred to as his only surviving children: Margaret McKay, Archibald Campbell, Hannah Cyphers, Mary Campbell, McDonald Campbell, Rebecca Bond and Millie Marwine.
In 1851 one Paul Cyphers (relationship to family not stated) who was administrator of the estate of McDonald Campbell, applied in behalf of the above noted children of the soldier who were living in 1851 for the arrears of pension due the soldier at his death. The claim was allowed.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section MCS:MLB
October 22, 1930
Mrs. Huldah Kisker 167 Chalfonte Avenue West View N. S. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 2109, that Mc Donald Campbell was born February 12, 1754, in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
While residing in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, he enlisted November 11, 1775, and served one year as fifer in Captain John Conway's company, Colonel William Winds' New Jersey regiment; he assisted in the capture of the British vessel, "Blue Mountain Valley", and was in the battle of Three Rivers.
Soon afterward, he enlisted and served, length of service not stated, as guide under Colonel Cooke of the Twelfth Pennsylvania regiment; he was in skirmishes at Strawberry Hill and Tappan.
He enlisted in December, 1776, was commissioned ensign in January, 1777, was commissioned first lieutenant, March 1, 1777, and was in skirmishes at Bonhampton, Piscataway and Ash Swamp, where he was wounded in the thigh, was also in the battle of Short Hills; he served until August, 1777, when he resigned his commission, having served in Captains Fitts Randolph's and Thomas Combs' New Jersey companies.
He enlisted May 1, 1778, and served about two years as private and express rider, in Captain Jonathan Forman's company, Colonel John Conway's New Jersey regiment, was in the battle of Monmouth.
In 1781 or 1782, he was commissioned first lieutenant and served about ten months in Captain John Ward's New Jersey company.

He was allowed pension on his application executed April 13, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Pittston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
In 1820, he referred to his wife (who was the widow of Valentine when he married her), aged thirty-three years, and their children were:- Isaac Wilson Campbell, aged nine years; Sally Wealls Campbell, aged five years; Almeda Campbell, aged four years; Eleoner Campbell, aged two years; and Elizabeth, whose age was not stated.
In 1832, the soldier resided in Harrison County, Ohio, and stated that he had married three times (one marriage took place in Somerset County, New Jersey, soon after the close of the Revolution) and that he was the father of thirteen boys and thirteen girls.
He died in Marion (later Morrow) County, Ohio, March 20, 1845, leaving no widow, but the following children who were still living in 1851:- Margaret Mc Kay, Archibald Campbell, Hannah Cyphers, Mary Campbell, Mc Donald Campbell, Rebecca Bond and Millie Marwine.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section MCS/eel
October 3, 1929
Miss Lydia Glem P.O.Box 139 Elgin, Minnesota
Dear Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.2109, it appears that McDonald Campbell was born February 12, 1754, in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
While residing in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, he enlisted November 11, 1775, and served one year as Fifer in Captain John Conway's Company, Colonel William Winds' New Jersey Regiment; he assisted in the capture of the British vessel, "Blue Mountain Valley", and was in the battle of Three Rivers.
Soon afterward he enlisted and served, length not stated, as Guide under Colonel Cooke of the Twelfth Pennsylvania Regiment; he was in skirmishes at Strawberry Hill and Tappan.
He enlisted in December, 1776, was commissioned Ensign in January, 1777, was commissioned First Lieutenant

March 1, 1777, and was in skirmishes at Benhampton, Piscataway, and Ash Swamp where he was wounded in the thigh, was also in the battle of Short Hills; he served until August, 1777, when he resigned his commission, having served in Captains Fitz Randolph's and Thomas Combs' New Jersey Companies.
He enlisted May 1, 1778, and served about two years as Private and Express Rider in Captain Jonathan Forman's Company, Colonel John Conway's New Jersey Regiment; was in the battle of Monmouth.
In 1781 or 1782 he was commissioned First Lieutenant and served about ten months in Captain John Ward's New Jersey Company.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 13, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Pittston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
In 1820 he referred to his wife (who was the widow of _____ Valentine when he married her) aged thirty-three years, and their children were: Isaac Wilson Campbell, aged nine years; Sally Wealls Campbell, aged five years; Almeda Campbell, aged four years; Eleoner Campbell, aged two years; and Elizabeth whose age was not stated.
In 1832 the soldier resided in Harrison County, Ohio, and stated that he had married three times (one marriage

took place in Somerset County, New Jersey, soon after the close of the Revolution) and that he was the father of thirteen boys and thirteen girls.
He died in Marion (later Morrow) County, Ohio, March 20, 1845, leaving no widow, but the following children who were still living in 1851: Margaret McKay, Archibald Campbell, Hannah Cyphers, Mary Campbell, McDonald Campbell, Rebecca Bond and Millie Marwine.
No charge is made for furnishing this information.
Very truly yours,
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.

April 20, 1926
Mrs. H. Kirket 167 Chalfonte Ave., West View N. S. Pittsburgh, Pa.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 2109, it appears that McDonald Campbell was born February 12, 1754, in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
While residing near Perth Amboy, New Jersey, he enlisted November 11, 1775, and served one year as Fifer in Captain John Conway's Company, Colonel William Winds' New Jersey Regiment; he assisted in the capture of the British vessel, "Blue Mountain Valley", and was in the battle of Three Rivers.
Soon afterward he enlisted and served, length not stated, as Guide under Colonel Cooke of the 12th Pennsylvania Regiment; he was in skirmishes at Strawberry Hill and Tappan.
He enlisted in December, 1776, was commissioned Ensign in January, 1777, was commissioned First Lieutenant March 1, 1777, and was in skirmishes at Bonhampton, Piscataway, and Ash Swamp where he was wounded in the thigh, was also in the battle of Short Hills; he served until August, 1777, when he resigned his commission, having served in Captains Fitz Randolph's and Thomas Combs' New Jersey Companies.

He enlisted May 1, 1778, and served about two years as Private and Express Rider in Captain Jonathan Forman's Company, Colonel John Conway's New Jersey Regiment; was in the battle of Monmouth.
In 1781 or 1782 he was commissioned First Lieutenant and served about ten months in Captain John Ward's New Jersey Company.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 13, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Pittston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
In 1820 he referred to his wife (who was the widow of --- Valentine when he married her) aged thirty-three years, and their children were: Isaac Wilson Campbell, aged nine years; Sally Wealls Campbell, aged five years; Almeda Campbell, aged four years; Eleonor Campbell, aged two years; and Elizabeth whose age was not stated.
In 1832 the soldier resided in Harrison County, Ohio, and stated that he had married three times (one marriage took place in Somerset County, New Jersey, soon after the close of the Revolution) and that he was the father of thirteen boys and thirteen girls.
He died in Marion (later Morrow) County, Ohio, March 20, 1845, leaving no widow, but the following children, who were still living in 1851: Margaret McKay, Archibald Campbell, Hannah Cyphers, Mary Campbell, McDonald Campbell, Rebecca Bond, and Millie Harwine.
No charge made for this information Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner

Rev. & 1812 War Section
M.A.
April 9, 1925
Mrs. Hattie V. Clark 409 E. First St. McCook, Nebraska
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.2109, it appears that McDonald Campbell was born February 12, 1754, in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
While residing near Perth Amboy, New Jersey, he enlisted November 11, 1775, served one year as Fifer in Captain John Conway's Company, Colonel William Windes' New Jersey Regiment; he assisted in the capture of the British vessel, "Blue Mountain Valley", and was in the battle of Three Rivers.
Long afterwards He enlisted and served, length not stated, as Guide under Colonel Cooze of the 12th Pennsylvania Regiment; was in skirmishes at Strawberry Hill and Tappan.
He enlisted in December, 1776, ( and served until August, 1777, ) in Captains Fitz Randolph's and Thomas Coombs' New Jersey Companies, was commissioned Ensign in January, 1777, was commissioned First Lieutenant March 1, 1777, and was in skirmishes at Bonhampton, Piscataway, and Ash Swamp where he was wounded in the thigh, and in the battle of Short Hills; served until Aug. 1777, when he resigned his commission, having served in Captains Fitz Randolph's & Thos. Coombs' N. J. Companies.

He enlisted May 1, 1778, served about two years as private and Express Rider in Captain Jonathan Forman's Company, Colonel John Conway's New Jersey Regiment; was in the battle of Monmouth.
In 1781 or 1782 he was commissioned First Lieutenant and served about ten months in Captain John Ward's New Jersey Company.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 13, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Pittston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
In 1820 he referred to  mentioned his wife (who was widow of Valentine when he married her) aged thirty-three years, and their children were: Isaac Wilson Campbell, aged nine years; Sally Wealls Campbell, aged five years; Almeda Campbell, aged four years; Bloomer Campbell, aged two years; and Elizabeth whose age is not stated.
In 1832 the soldier resided in Harrison County, Ohio, and stated that he had married three times (one marriage took place after the close of the Revolution, in Somerset County, New Jersey) and that he was the father of thirteen boys and thirteen girls.
He died in Marion (later Morrow) County, Ohio, March 20, 1845, leaving no widow, but the following children who were still living in 1851: Margaret McKay, Archibald Campbell, Hannah Cyphers, Mary Campbell, McDonald Campbell, Rebecca Bond, and Millie Harwine.
Respectfully,
Commissioner

Rev. & 1812 War Section
May 22, 1924
Mrs. S. W. Bilsing 217 W. 11th Ave. Columbus, Ohio
Madam:
I have to advise you that in the claim of the Revolutionary War pensioner, McDonald Campbell, S.2109, the name of one of the children is Millie Marrine .
Respectfully,
Commissioner

July 1, 1914.
Mr. Ray Conger.
262 Plymouth Avenue.
Toledo, Ohio.
Sir:
In response to your letter dated the 25" ultimo, you are advised that it appears from the papers in claim Sur. File No. 2,109, that McDonald Campbell was born Feb- February 12, 1754, in Middlesex County, New Jersey, and enlisted at Woodbridge, same County, November 11, 1775, as a Fifer in Captain John Conway's company, Colonel William Winds' First New Jersey regiment; assisted in capture of British armed vessel "Blue Mountain Valley", was in the battle of Three Rivers, discharged at Ticonderoga; served one year. Volunteered soon after, as Guide under Colonel Cooke of the 12th Pennsylvania regiment, was in skirmishes at Strawberry Hill and Tappan.
Enlisted December 1776, in Captain Fitz Randolph's company of New Jersey Rangers, afterwards commanded by Captain Thomas Combs; January 1777, appointed Ensign, and on March 1, 1777, First Lieutenant of said company; was in skirmishes at Bonhampton, Piscataway, and was wounded in the thigh at Ash Swamp; resigned in August 1777.

Enlisted May 1, 1778, as Private in Captain Jonathan Forman's company, Colonel John Conway's regiment, was in the battle of Monmouth, after which he was appointed Express Rider with rank as First Lieutenant by General Greene, and served more than two years. n. g.
In 1781 or 1782, he was appointed First Lieutenant in Captain John Ward's company, New Jersey troops, resigned before the army was disbanded; served ten months and a few days.
Soldier was allowed pension on an application executed April 13, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Pittston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. In 1820, he mentioned his wife (who was the widow Valentine) aged thirty-three years, and their children were: Isaac Wilson Campbell aged nine years; Sally Wealls Campbell four  five years; Almeda Campbell four years. Eleoner Campbell two years; and Elizabeth whose age is not stated.
In 1832, soldier resided in Harrison County, Ohio, and stated that he had married three times, (one marriage took place after the close of the war, in Somerset County, New Jersey) that he and was the father of thirteen boys and thirteen girls.

later Marion
He died in Marion County, Ohio, March 20, 1845, leaving no widow, but the following children who were still living in 1851; Margaret McKay. Archibald Camp- bell, Hannan Cyphers, Mary Campbell, McDonald Campbell. Rebecca Bond, and Millie Marwine.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Rev. War Section.
December 11, 1917.
Miss Nora I. Bond, 519 Adams Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Madam:
In response to your letter dated the fifth instant, relative to the claim of McDonald Campbell, Survivor's File No. 2,103 Rev. War, you are advised that a careful examination of the papers on file shows, that although the soldier stated that he had married three times, he did not give the dates thereof, nor the names of any of his wives.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Rev. War.
Same to Mrs. James H. Allen, } Mch. 6, 1915. 431 North Detroit St., Kenton, Ohio.
February 2, 1912.
Mr. H. H. Mc Lucas,
The Harbine Bank of Fairbury, Fairbury, Nebraska.
Sir:
In reply to your letter dated the 18 th and received the 22 nd ultimo, you are advised that it appears from the papers in claim, Sur. File No. 2,109, that McDonald Campbell was born February 12, 1754, in Middlesex County, New Jersey, and enlisted at Woodbridge, same County, November 11, 1775, as a Fifer in Captain John Conway's company, Colonel William Winds' First New Jersey regiment; assisted in capture of British armed vessel "Blue Mountain Valley", was in the battle of Three Rivers, discharged at Ticonderoga; served one year. Volunteered soon after, as Guide under Colonel Cooke of the 12th Pennsylvania regiment, was in skirmishes at Strawberry Hill and Tappan.
Enlisted December, 1776, in Captain Fitz Randolph's company of New Jersey Rangers afterwards commanded by Captain Thomas Combs; January 1777, appointed Ensign, and on March 1, 1777, First Lieut. of said company; was in skirmishes at Bonhampton, Piscataway and was wounded in the thigh at Ash Swamp; resigned in August, 1777.
Enlisted May 1, 1778, as a Fifer in Captain Jonathan Forman's Forman's company, Colonel John Conway's regiment, was in the battle of Monmouth, after which he was appointed Express Rider

with rank as First Lieutenant by General Greene, and served more than two years.
In 1781 or 1782, he was appointed First Lieutenant in Captain John Ward's company New Jersey troops, resigned before the army was disbanded; served ten months and a few days.
Soldier was allowed pension on an application executed April 13, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Pittston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. In 1820 he referred to his wife (who was the widow Valentine) aged thirty-three years, and their children --- , Isaac Wilson Campbell aged nine years; Sally Wealls Campbell five years; Almeda Campbell four years; Eleoner Campbell two years; and Elizabeth whose age is not stated.
In 1832, soldier resided in Harrison County, Ohio, and stated that he had married three times, (one marriage took place after the close of the war, in Somerset County, New Jersey) and that he was the father of thirteen boys and thirteen girls. He died in Marion County, Ohio, March 20 30 , 1845, leaving no widow, but the following children who were still living in 1851; Margaret McKay Archibald Campbell, Hannah Cyphers, Mary Campbell, McDonald Campbell, Rebecca Bond, and Millie Marwine.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

July 1, 1910.
Mrs. Hulda Quinn, Maplewood Street, Etna, Pa.
Madam:
In reply to your letter dated the 18" and received the 20" ultimo, you are advised that you were furnished the record of McDonald Campbell, Revolutionary War pensioner Sur. File No. 2,109, on February 24, 1910.
It is not the practice to state whether a bounty land warrant has or has not been issued on the service of any soldier except to the applicant or duly recognized attorney under a declaration filed in this Bureau.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Record Division.
File No. 2,109.
Copy of letter sent to
Mr. Wellington L. Mercurine,
Rooms 1207-8 New Hayden Bldg.,
Columbus, Oh - Sept. 1, 1906.
(no carbon - pencil draft)
February 24, 1910.
Mrs. Hulda Quinn, Maplewood Street, Etna, Penna.
Madam:
In reply to your letter dated the 9 th and received the 10 th instant, you are advised that it appears from the papers in claim, Sur. File No. 2,109, that McDonald Campbell was born February 12, 1754, in Middlesex County, New Jersey, and enlisted at Woodbridge, same County, November 11, 1775, as a Fifer in Captain John Conway's company, Colonel William Wind's First New Jersey regiment; assisted in capture of British armed vessel "Blue Mountain Valley", was in the battle of Three Rivers, discharged at Ticonderoga; served one year. Vol. Soon after, as Guide under Colonel Cooke of the 13th Pennsylvania regiment, was in skirmishes at Strawberry Hill and Tappan. Enlisted December, 1776, in Captain Fitz Randolph's company of New Jersey Rangers afterwards commanded by Captain Thomas Combs; January, 1777, appointed Ensign, and on March 1, 1777, First Lieutenant of said company, was in skirmishes at Bonhampton, Piscataway and wounded in the thigh at Ash Swamp; resigned in August, 1777. Enlisted May 1, 1778, as Private, in Captain Jonathan Forman's company, Colonel John Conway's New Jersey regiment, was in the battle of Monmouth, after which he was appointed Express Rider with rank of First Lieutenant by General Greene, and served more than two years.

In 1781 or 1782, appointed First Lieutenant in Captain John Ward's company, New Jersey troops, resigned two months before the army was disbanded; served ten months and a few days.
Soldier was allowed pension on an application executed April 13, 1818 at which time he was a resident of Pittston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. In 1820 he mentioned his wife (who was the widow Valentine) aged thirty-three years, and their children were: Isaac Wilson Campbell, aged nine years; Sally Wealls Campbell five years; Almeda Campbell four years; Eleoner Campbell two years, and Elizabeth whose age was not stated.
In 1832 soldier resided in Harrison County, Ohio and stated that he had married three times, (one marriage took place after the close of the war, in Somerset County, New Jersey) and was the father of thirteen boys and thirteen girls. He died in Marion County, Ohio, March 20, 1845, leaving no widow but the following children who were still living in 1851; Margaret McKay, Archibald Campbell, Hannah Cyphers, Mary Campbell, McDonald Campbell, Rebecca Bond and Millie Marwin.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
To Mrs. Lydia Green, Box 53 - Elgin, Minn. Apl. 22, 1910.