Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 9302, James Campbell, Penn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Penn.
Campbell, James
S. 9302
Born in Ireland
CONTENTS
carded

12.326- South Carolina
James Campbell of York - in the State of S. Car who was a P.S. - in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt commanded by Col. Sarp - in the Pin a time for 5 mo: 14 days -
Inscribed on the Roll of South Carolina at the rate of 28 - Dollars 21 - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 d day of Ap r 33 and Sub Pensioner York C H. S. Car
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 56.42 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept. - 14.10 $ 70.52
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nathaniel Rice Clerk, Book 4 Vol. 6 Page 64
order to pay June 13, 1 o Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6 April 1839 from 4 March to 4 Sept 1837. Agt notified 18 June 1838
Order to pay 25 March 1839 do do 16 April 1840 do do 9. April 1842.
Letter to 3 d Auditor 11. Feb 1845.
Paid as above from 4. March 1842 to 4. Sep 1843. Agent Notified 24 April 1845
Date of death not on file

The State of South Carolina York District
On this eighteenth day of October 1832 personally appeared in open Court before me William D. Martin an Associate Judge of the State aforesaid in the Court of Common Pleas, and Sessions in the District of York now sitting James Campbell a resident of the State and District aforesaid, aged seventy seven years 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 th 1832.
That intendo the service of the United States, under the following named officers and service as herein stated. He intendo the service he thinks in the 1777 in a Militia company under the command of Captain John Chambers in a regiment commanded by Col Soap or Soup then whole under the command of General Brigadier during the names of the other regiments and officers he does not now remember. That at the time of intendo the service he resided in York County State of Pennsylvania, he was drafted, that they marched from York to Philadelphia from thence to Trenton New Jersey from thence to Amboy and from thence to Fort Reobolds where we were discharged, that he was more than four months in this service. That the following year he was again drafted and placed under the command of Captain Askin then whole under the command of Genl Rankine does not remember names of any regular officers or continental Regiments. He marched from York County to Carlisle from thence to the Standing Stone from thence to the Allegany Mountains against the Indians, that he was in several skirmishes with the Indians during this service which was for four months and two weeks before he was discharged, that he has no documentary evidence of his service, and that he knows of no person whose testimony he can procure, who can testify to his service. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid in open Court James Campbell W. H. Hooper 6.6.6.1832

We Robert G. Russell a Clergyman and James Martin residing in the District and State aforesaid hereby certify that we are well acquainted with James Campbell who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing declaration; and that we believe him to be seventy seven years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Robert G. Russell
R. G. Russell James Martin
And the said Court do declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states. And the Court further certify, that it appears to them that Robert G. Russell who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman resident in the District and State aforesaid and that James Martin who has also signed the same is also a resident of the State and District aforesaid is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Given in our hand this 18 th of October 1832
M. D. Martin Presiding Judge
I Andrew M'Whorter Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the Application of James Campbell for a pension. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of Office this 18 th day of October in the year of our Lord One Thousand eight Hundred and thirty two and in the fifty seventh year of the Independence of the United States of America.
Andrew M'Whorter 666/88

When and in what year was you born?
I was born in Ireland in the year 1755.
Have you any record of your age; and if so where is it?
I have no record of my age.
When were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the revolutionary war, and where do you now live?
I was living in York County State of Pennsylvania when called into service I removed from York Pennsylvania to York District South Carolina in 1780 when I have lived ever since and now live.
How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute for whom?
I was drafted as stated in my declaration.
State the names of some of the regular officers who were with the troops where you served; such continental and militia regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service.
I have answered this interrogatory as fully as I am able in my declaration
Did you ever receive a discharge from the service; and if so by whom was it given, and what has become of it?
I never received a written discharge.
State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the revolution.
The Rev. Robert G. Russell and James Martin Sworn to in open court James Campbell
State of South Carolina York District
Personally appeared before me J. M. Rop a justice of the Inferior for the District of York James Campbell who made the foregoing declaration who being duly sworn deposits and saith that he has no documentary evidence of either term of service mentioned in his declaration aforesaid nor can he prove either service by any witness now living, there being no survivors known to deponent.
Sworn to before me April 5th 1833 J. M. Rop De
James Campbell

State of South Carolina } York. District } I Andrew McWhorter Clerk of the Court of Sessions & Common Pleas for the District aforesaid do hereby certify That J. M. Ross whose attestation appears to the within Affidavit is and was at the time of attesting the same an Acting Justice of the Inferior in the District aforesaid and full faith and credit is due and ought to be given to his Official Acts as such. Given under my hand and seal of this Court at York Court House the 5 th day of April A.D. 1833.
Andrew McWhorter 666/66
James Campbell Application for Pension
Hon. W. T. Nuckolls H. R. Dec. 22. 1832

State of South Carolina } York. District } I Andrew McWhorter Clerk of the Court of Sessions & Common Pleas for the District aforesaid do hereby certify that J. M. Ross whose attestation appears to the within Affidavit is and was at the time of Attesting the same an Acting Justice of the Quorum in the District aforesaid and full faith and credit is due and ought to be given to his Official Acts as such. Given under my hand and Seal of this Court at York Court House the 5 th day of April A.D. 1833.
Andrew McWhorter 666/1833
James Campbell
Apprentice for
Quorum
Hon. Mr. J. McWhorter H. R.
Dec. 22. 1832

November 24, 1931
BA-J/XXX.
Mrs. E.B.Crawford West Memphis Arkansas
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter relative to James Campbell, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim for pension, S.9302, based upon the military service of James Campbell in that war.
James Campbell was born in 1755, in Ireland.
While residing in York County, Pennsylvania, he enlisted sometime in 1777, exact date not shown, and served more than four months as a private in Captain John Chambers' Company, Colonel Scott or Scott's Pennsylvania Regiment; in the year following, he re-enlisted and served four months and two weeks as a private in Captain Aikin's Pennsylvania Company, and was in several skirmishes with the Indians.
He moved in 1780, from York County, Pennsylvania, to York District, South Carolina, of which place he was a resident when he was allowed pension on his application executed October 18, 1832.
There are no data as to his family.
Very truly yours
A. D. MILLER Assistant to Administrator.
These officers could not be identified
Date of death not on QB

Rev. War
9302
INVALID.
Apr 13-1901 Col. J. W. Campbell Frankfort, Kas.
File No. 9302
1931 - Nov 24 - Dist to Miss E. B. Lenawford 1938 - Nov 28 - Dist to Mrs. J. D. Temple
James Campbell Priv. Rev. War.
Act: June 7 th 1832.
Index: - Vol. 1, Page 59
[Arrangement of 1870.]

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
Feby 13 th , 1845.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An Act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," and the third section of the Act of August 23, 1842, extending the time within which pensioners may receive their pensions from the pension agents, James Campbell, — a Pensioner on the Roll of the South Carolina Agency, at the rate of Twenty eight Dollars and 21 Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of March 1842, to the 4 th Sept. 1843.
Respectfully, yours,
William L. Parris
Comptroller.
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS,
Present.

Treasury Department,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
June 15. 1838.
Sir.
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States;" James Campbell a Pensioner on the Roll of the S. Carolina Agency, at the rate of twenty eight Dollars and twenty one Cents per annum, under the law of the 7th. June 1832 has been paid at this Department, from the 4th of March 1837 to the 4th of September 1837
Respectfully yours,
William K. Parrish Comptroller
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, Present.

SOUTH WESTERN RAIL ROAD BANK,
Charleston, S. C. 5 Aprils 1842.
Sir I herewith forwards for Authority to pay, the Voucher of James Campbell.
I am Sir
Respectfully
Your obt serv t
M c Farland P.A.
J. S. Edwards Esq s
Commissioner of Pensions Washington
D.C.

Charleston 11 April 1840
Sir
Forward herewith for authority to pay, Voucher of Same, Campbell. I am very respectfully Your Obedt Servt
R. Spears Gen Agent
J. L. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions Washington DC

Charleston 19 March 1839 Sir Howard Trevelith for your authority to pay, Voucher of James Campbell I am very Respectfully Your Obdient Servant A. Spears Gen ag
J. L. Edwards Esq Commission of Pensions Washington DC

James Campbell
Adm't of estate of 8 mo and 14 days
28.21
26.66 1.55 28.21
13. 11
P-232
Pensions
Yorkville
Shan

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of
James Campbell further proof or explanation.
which require
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? 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? 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? VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? 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?

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

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

The Commercial Hotel
J. W. CAMPBELL, PROPRIETOR.
BEST HOUSE AND BEST FURNISHED HOUSE IN THE CITY TWENTY-SIX ROOMS
RATES, $1.50 PER DAY.
Frankfort, Kan. March 27 th 1901.
Hon H. Clay Evans Comm. Pensions Washington D.C. Dear Sir Comrade,
My Grandfather James Campbell was an enlisted man in I think Co. C. 4 th Pa Infantry War of the Revolution He was for many years a Prisoner Will you kindly send me a Certificate of his services from the Bureau of Pensions, and greatly oblige
Yours in Fidelity
J. Campbell Late Lt Col. U.S.A. War 1861/65/1866 Frankfort Kansas

West Memphis, Ark. Sept, 19-31.
Bureau Of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen -
Will you please send me the Revolutionary War service of JAMES CAMPBELL who was a private in the Pa. M ilitia.
He died in York District, South Carolina 1833 at the age of 79 years.
Very Respt., Elizabeth Baker Crawford. Mrs. E. B. Crawford.

VETERANS ADMINISTRATION
WASHINGTON
November 2, 1938
YOUR FILE REFERENCE:
IN REPLY REFER TO:
BA-J/AWF
Mrs. L. D. Temple 2002 Sunset Boulevard Los Angeles, California
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to James Douglas Campbell, and John Clark from Union County, South Carolina, who were taken prisoners at the battle of Cowpens. D
In order to identify the records of these soldiers in the War of the Revolution, as much as possible of the following data relative to each are essential- approximate dates of birth and death, and places of residence at enlistment and after service.
Upon receipt of this information another search of the records will be made, and a report sent you. With your reply, please return these letters.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator
Handwritten notes: E DA

MRS. L. D. TEMPLE 2002 SUNSET BOULEVARD LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
Oct 25-38
Veterans Adm.
Washington DC.
Gentlemen
In the Battle of the Cowpens in 1780 a James Douglas Campbell and a John Clark from Union Co. So. Car. were taken prisoners. Have you any information as to their home and family? They wrote about reading their Bible when in prison. All the information you can give will be highly prized Thanking you I am Yours Truly Sarah E Temple

John Clark was the son of Henry and Elizabeth (Underhill) Clark of Chester Co. Pa - He was born July 18 1742 in that locality. He married Mary after 1765 - Mary Campbell one of a family of five orphans. James Douglas Campbell was a brother of Mary so that he and John Clark were brothers-in-law and apparently used the same bible when in prison as it contains notes from both of them as follows "Psalm xxi Read this to 19 th verse James Campbell his hand & pen this 13 th day of Nov - 1780. When I was Prison Read this to the twelfth verse John Clark Henry Clark & family moved to York Pa in 1847 and to So Carolina in 1770 Union Co.

James Douglas Campbell was born in Scotland in 1744 as nearly as we can figure His brothers John & Samuel also had land near Tyger River in Union Co So Carolina and he may have had. We have no evidence of a family John Clark d Oct 18 1796 in So Carolina -
for James Douglas -
Another notation gives the Battle of the Cowpens as the place they were taken prisoners -

An old family letter reads Aunt Rebecca told me the last time I saw her that Jim Campbell when he was taken prisoner at the Battle of the Cowpens he was tried and found guilty of treason. When he was brought out to re- ceive his sentence the Commanding General read the name and asked him what the D was for. He told him it was for Douglas He asked what family of Campbells he was from. He told him and they were related. So the Gen told him if he would take the oath to America he would reprise him. Jim did not know what the Generals name was

November 28, 1938
am James Campbell-S.9302 John Clark-R.1999 BA-J/ANF
Mrs. L. D. Temple 2002 Sunset Boulevard Los Angeles, California
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you state that the James Campbell, in whom you are interested, was born in Scotland, lived in South Carolina, and the John Clark was born in Chester County, Pennsylvania, and later lived in South Carolina, both soldiers of the Revolutionary War.
You are furnished herein the Revolutionary War records of James Campbell, who served in the Pennsylvania troops, and later lived in South Carolina, and of John Clark, who was born in Chester County, Pennsylvania, and later lived in South Carolina. It is hoped that these records will be of interest to you.
James Campbell-S. 9302
The data concerning James Campbell which follow were obtained from papers on file in claim for pension, S. 9302, based upon his military service in the Revolutionary War.
James Campbell was born in Ireland, in the year 1755. The names of his parents are not given nor is it shown when he came to this country.
While a resident of York County, Pennsyl-
Her letters in this claim James Campbell S. 9302

vania, James Campbell served in 1777, more than four months, as private in Captain John Chambers' company, Colonel Soap'eter Soup's Pennsylvania regiment. He served the next year, four months and two weeks in Captain Askin's company, and was in several skirmishes with the Indians.
James Campbell moved in 1780, from York County, Pennsylvania, to York District, South Carolina.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 18, 1832, then a resident of said York District. He was still living in South Carolina, in 1843.
The papers on file in this claim contain no discernible data in regard to 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 this pensioner, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D. C., and furnish the following data:
James Campbell Certificate #12326 Issued April 23, 1833 Rate $28.21 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act of June 7, 1832 South Carolina Agency.
*****
John Clark-R. 1999
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in pension claim, R. 1999, based upon the military service of John Clark in the War of the Revolution.
John Clark was born in Chester County, Penn-

sylvania. The date of his birth and names of his parents are not given.
While residing in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, John Clark volunteered in 1775, served four months as private in Captain McCree's company, Colonel Adam Alexander's North Carolina regiment, and went on an expedition against the Cherokee Indians. He volunteered, date not given, served four months in Captain Nathaniel Martin's North Carolina company of mounted riflemen, under Colonel Malmedy, and was in the battle of Stono. He served in 1780, six months in Captain Nathaniel Martin's company, Colonel William R. Davie's North Carolina regiment, and assisted in the capture of a party of Tories. He entered the service sometime in January, 1781, served about two months as adjutant under Major Joseph Dixon, was in the battles of the Allamance and Guilford Court House. He served from sometime in April, 1781, ten months as adjutant in Colonel William Polk's South Carolina regiment.
John Clark was allowed pension on his application executed October 16, 1832, at which time he was a resident of York District, South Carolina.
He died October 8 or 20, 1838, at his residence in York District, South Carolina, aged about ninety years.
The soldier, John Clark, married in the year 1782, Margaret. The place of their marriage, date and place of her birth and names of her parents are not shown. The widow, Margaret Clark, died August 21, 1839, or August 4 or 5, 1840 (these dates are given), aged about eighty years.
The following data in regard to the children of John Clark, and wife, Margaret, are shown in

the claim for pension, R. 1999-
  Cynthia  born January  1, 1783     Polly  " July  1, 1786,  married John Miller    William  " April  17, 1788     Peggy  " February  20, 1791     Harlot or Harriott  " January  22, 1794,  married J.T. Alexander    James Lewis  " June  13, 1796     John Franklin  " April  15, 1801   
The following appears, also-
  Sam  born April  15, 1806     Lusinday  " June  —, 180-     Jane(?)  " April  15, 1808.   
The following children were living in 1845- Harriott (Harlot) Alexander, residing in Lincoln County, North Carolina; William Clark; James L. Clark; Polly Miller. The said Polly Miller, was referred to in 1851 as deceased.
In 1845, one William R. Clark was living in Lincoln County, North Carolina, and in 1851, R. F. Clark was of Gaston County, North Carolina. It is not stated that they were related to the family.
The papers on file in this claim contain no further discernible data in regard to family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator
NOTT
OTUPYR
the system for Benson H. 1888-
NOTT
to the Administrator

the claim for pension, R. 1999-
Cynthia
Rolly
born January 1, 1783, married John Miller
1, 1783, married John Miller
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