Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 10437, James Bonnell, Continental New Jersey.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental New Jersey
Bonnell, James Elizabeth
W 10437 B.L.W. 178, 300. capt. Issued Aug. 14, 1789 No papers.
CONTENTS

Letter to M c Kinstry 6 Oct 1838. " " H n A Plummer Aug 12 1841. Com to Pen Aug 16 Sep 1842.
To Albany New York from 4 March 1842. 28. Sep 1842. No notification to S. Caverne Esq. Dockport, New York.
Died to Pension Aug 30. Aug 1845 To New Jersey from 4 March 1845. 3. Sep 1845 Notification to D. Haines Hamburg. Supex Co. et. I.
Albany N.Y.  New Jersey 2,000 l Elizabeth Bonnell
widow of James Bonnell who died on the year 1814 of Sussex Co. in the State of New Jersey who was a Captain in the _____ commander by Captain _____ of the Army commander by Genl. Sullivan in the Revolutionary time for 2 years
New Jersey 51 Inscribed on the Roll of New Jersey at the rate of 480 Dollars _____ Cents, per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 nd day of May 1838 and sent James C. Gabriels Esq r Present
Arrears to the 14th of Mar '38 3360.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 14 Sep. 240.00
$ 3600.00
{ Revolutionary Act July 4 Section the
Recorded by D. Brown Book 1. Vol. 2

Declaration In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of the 4 th July 1836 State of New Jersey
Jersey County } ss On this sixth day of April 1836 Personally appeared before the Subscriber Elizabeth Bonnell who being duly sworn on her oaths saith that she is the widow of James Bonnell that she is Eighty Years old that she was married to the said James Bonnell on April 1779 by Samuel Westbrooks Esq that her husband the said James Bonnell at the time and immediately after their marriage was a Captain in the Army of Genl Sullivan that he served under the said Sullivan during the campaign of 1779 that his subsequent -ly commanded a Corps of volunteers raised by the State in 1781 to protect the frontiers and served about eighteen months That her husband the aforesaid James Bonnell died in the year 1814 of fever and that she has remained a widow ever since Sworn and subscribed the } day and year above written } Elizabeth X Bonnell before me } (Mark)
James Stott Judge of the Inferior Court } J. B. Lathrop
I certify that the above named Deponent is a credible person and that she cannot convenient- -ly attend in open court in consequence of infirmi- -ty and make the above declaration
James Stott

State of New York Niagara County, ss.
On this 17 th day of March, 1847 before me the subscriber a justice of the peace for the said County of Niagara personally appeared Elizabeth Bournell who on her oath declares that she is the widow of James Bournell deceased who was a captain in the war of the Revolution, that she has not married but continues the widow of the above named James Bournell; that her name was placed on the pension roll of the State of New Jersey from whence she has lately removed. that she now resides in the State of New York where she intends to remain and wishes her pension to be there payable in future. The following are her reasons for removing from the State of New Jersey to the State of New York, Her son Jacob Bournell with whom she now resides and with whom she intends hereafter to reside is a resident of the town of Lockport in the County of Niagara & State of New York, and she left the State of New Jersey and came to the State of New York for the purpose and with the intent to make her future residence with her said son Jacob. Sworn and subscribed to before me the day & year aforesaid A. J. Prentice Justice of the peace Her Elizabeth X Bournell Mark
I certify that the reason why Elizabeth Bournell does not write her name is on account of her age and infirmity - A. J. Prentice Justice of the peace

State of New York } Niagara County } ss.
Sullivan Cooverno being duly sworn deposeth and saith that the person who has taken the above oath is the person described in the above affidavit S. Cooverno
Subscribed & sworn this 17 th day of March 1847. before me
H. Penline Justice of the peace
I certify that I am acquainted with Sullivan Cooverno above named and that he is a person of veracity
H. Penline
Justice of the peace
Magara County
Clerk's Office J. John W. Stone
Clerk of Said County do
hereby certify that Alonzo P. Prentice is a Justice of the peace in & for Said County, and that I am well acquainted with his hand writing and hereby believe that the signature A. P. Prentice to the above affidavits is his genuine official signature
In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal this 17 day of March 1847
John W. Stone Clerk

State of New York } County of Niagara } ss
On this 17 th day of March 1847 before me the subscriber a justice of the peace for the said County of Niagara personally appeared Elizabeth Bonnell who on her oath declares that she is the same person mentioned in an original certificate bearing date the 2 nd day of May 1838 as the widow of James Bonnell who was a captain in the war of the Revolution; that she has not married but still remains such widow, that her name was placed on the pension roll of the State of New Jersey; that she received a certificate of that fact under the signature and seal of the Secretary of War of which the following is a copy
"War Department Revolutionary Claims
I certify that in conformity with the 3 d section of the law of the United States of the 4 th of July 1836 Elizabeth Bonnell of the State of New Jersey widow of James Bonnell who was a captain in the war of the Revolution is entitled to receive Four Hundred and eighty Dollars per Annum during the time she may remain unmarried commencing on the 4 th of March 1831 & payable semi-annually on the 4 th of March & 4 th of September [L.S.] Given at the war office of the United States this second day of May, One thousand eight hundred and thirty-eight
Examined & countersigned
J. Cooper acting Secretary of War
J. L. Edwards Commissioner of pensions" Endorsed on the back of which were the following words & figures "Payment to be made at Trenton by P. Dickinson Esq agent for paying pensions in the agency of New Jersey Recorded in the pension office in book A. Vol 2 page 124 by D. Brown clerk" That she left said certificate in New Jersey when

She removed to this state last fall in the hands of a Mr Haynes whose christian name she does not now recollect - that she has procured letters to be written to obtain said certificate and she has received an answer that it could not be found and she verily believes the same is lost. She therefore prays a new certificate to be made for her.
Sworn and subscribed to before } Her Elizabeth X Bournell me the day & year aforesaid } marks
N. Preston Justice of the peace
State of New York } Niagara County } ss.
Sullivan Caverno being duly sworn deposes and says that he is well acquainted with Elizabeth Bournell above named and that the person who has taken the above oath is the person described in the above affidavit. S. Caverno
Subscribed and sworn before me this 17 th day of March 1847.
I certify that Sullivan Caverno above named is well known to me and that he is a person of veracity -
N. Preston Justice of the peace
I certify that the reason why Elizabeth Bournell does not write her name is on account of her age & infirmity
N. Preston Justice of the peace
Niagara County
Clerk's office for John Van Horn Clerk of said County do hereby certify that Alonzo D. Peabody is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County and that I am well acquainted with his hand writing and hereby affirm that the signature of Alonzo D. Peabody to the above affidavits is his genuine official signature.
And further I know of my own knowledge that my hand and official seal this 17 th day of March 1847 John Van Horn Clerk

State of New Jersey
Superior County ss. Personally appeared
Bowdewine Brink who being duly sworn on his oath saith that he is seventy years old that during the revolutionary war he knew well and intimately ac- quainted with Capt. James Bonnell that the said Bonnell served as Captain during nearly the whole revolutionary war that the said Capt. James Bonnell served in the campaign under General Sullivan in the year 1779 This Deponent further saith that during the war he lived with Capt. Abraham Shiman the father of Elizabeth Bonnell wife of Capt. James Bonnell that this deponent was present when said Capt. James Bonnell was married to said Elizabeth Shiman that they were married on the month of April 1779 by Samuel Westbrooks Esq. This Deponent further saith that Mrs. Elizabeth Bonnell has remained a widow since the death of the aforesaid Capt. James Bonnell and further saith that I was and subscribed to his before me this 6 th April 1838 Bowdewine Brink Mark
JOHN H. WILSON J.P. & witness
I certify that the above named deponent is a credible person and is entitled to full faith & credit.
JOHN H. WILSON

11/15/71 11/15/71 11/15/71 11/15/71
April 6. 1871
Application by son of James Bonnell for leaves of a field book of his father a capt in Rev War cut out & retained by the Office for reasons assigned in letter herewith June 13 1857 & the book mailed to him at that time - These leaves no doubt are important evidence not only in his, but other cases, that have been pensioned in N Jersey. The militia were enrolled, subject to render services when called out in emergencies, which in N Jersey were irregular short periods during the occupancy of N York by the British; and adjudicating claims for pensions, the difficult point was, to state the dates of & duration of service by parol or other evidence - The "other" evidence was often these field books or diary  then of officers & soldiers - a pile of them used to be in the office & may be now in lumber room or stowed away If desired to find these leaves it would be difficult now to do so -
Inverness

Montague April 24. 1871
Dear John Hill
Dear Sir yours of the 20 th March is just received I wrote you a letter some two weeks ago and I am surprised that it has not reached you long ago there is something wrong in some of the post offices my father's name is James Dornell had a Captain's Commission in the Revolution he came to this place from Elizabeth not far from Newark volunteered in the service of his country and was in that arduous struggle three years & nine months on what was then the frontier along the Allegheny he kept what was called a field book relating to all the incidents that took place with the soldiers that place then was called Muddybrook the names of many that served under him was all entered in this book and also many letters sent and answers back my father said Dornell died in 1814 near Maria's town he never got one dollar for his services but often had to purchase some of the poor soldiers out of his own funds Congress passed an act I think in 1818 that all the soldiers and officers of the Revolution should draw a pension my mother who was a widow made application for a pension I do not recall the year perhaps in 1825 or 30 a man by the name of Jas. Cris Scribner from New Brunswick came here and took this field book to Washington and there left it I sent for it by W m Knight I think and after many years I got it I think in 1856 and to my surprise they had cut out some thirty leaves of the most important part it kept as they since many soldiers was making application for pensions that served under my father those leaves would be valuable to me as they are an old relic I am very sorry to give you so much trouble some two months ago I received a letter from the Adjutant General W m Stryker he said the Governor wants him to get this knowing that I had it in order to have the names on record I wrote to him to send it back again but have heard nothing further I am afraid that the book never reached him I will write him again those leaves no doubt were taken out in 1856 Truly yours Isaac Dornell

P.S. dear Sir I have just received a letter from the Adjutant General and the paper which was in the field book when it came from Washington which will give you all the insight necessary I hope my other letters have reached you by this time
I mail this at Fort Leavenworth

State of New Jersey County of Sussex
On this Twenty fifth day of August 1845 before me the subscriber a justice of the peace for said County of Sussex personally appeared Elizabeth Borneo who on her oath declares that she is the widow of James Borneo who was formerly a Captain in the War of the Revolution and attached to the Regiment Commanded by Colonel
Spencer in the service of the United States; that her pension was placed on the pension-roll of the State of New Jersey, where it was transferred to that of Albany in the State of New York, from which State of New York she has lately removed; that she now resides in the State of New Jersey where she intends to remain, and wishes her pension to be there payable in future. The following are her reasons for removing from the State of New York, to wit: That she may reside with her son John Borneo whose family is large and who can conveniently and comfortably entertain her, and that she may spend her few remaining days in the place of her nativity.
Sworn to & subscribed before me the day and year above written Jacob H. Beine Justice of the Peace
Elizabeth X Borneo her mark
County of Sussex
On this Twenty fifth day of August 1845 before me the subscriber a justice of the peace for the said County of Sussex personally appeared Wm. J. Willson of said County who on his oath declares and says that he is true

acquainted with Elizabeth Donnell who has taken the foregoing oath and that she is the same person described in said affidavit Given to & subscribed before me the day & year above written Mrs. J. Willson Jacob H. Beeman Justice of the Peace
County of Superior I Jacob H. Beeman Justice of the peace for the said County of Superior do hereby certify that Mrs. Willson the Witness who has been to me and subscribed the foregoing affidavit before me is a person of veracity In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal the Twenty fifth day of August 1845.
Jacob H. Beeman Justice of the Peace
State of New Jersey County of Superior I John B. Hale Clerk of the County of Superior aforesaid do hereby certify that Jacob H. Beeman before whom the foregoing af- fidavits were taken and made was at the time whereof and still is a Justice of the peace for the said County of Superior duly Commissioned and sworn; And that the name of the said Justice subscribed to the said several affidavits and to the foregoing certificate is the genuine signature of the said Justice.
In testimony whereof I have

hereunto Subscribed My name and affixed the seal of the said county of Sussex the twenty- seventh day of August in the year of our Lord One thousand Eight hundred and forty five
John H. Hall,

information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
James Connell Wid. File 10437
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Jan 21, 1777 Apr 24, 1779 Private Oliver Spencer N.J.   Apr 24, 1779 Aug 1, 1781 Corporal " "   1781-1782 Capt Major Benjamin Col. Rankin  
Battles engaged in, _____
Residence of soldier at enlistment, _____
Date of application for pension, Apr 6, 1832 Then el. was ab. _____
Residence at date of application, Sussex Co. N.J. _____
Age at date of application, She was 80 years old. _____
Remarks: Soldier married Apr. 1779 Elizabeth daughter of Capt. Abraham Lewis and died near Morristown N.J. 1814. Children: John, Jacob and Isaac.

No 3 C.S. Series with history N. J. Society of Cincinnati Prot
1885 for
Pay WIDOW, &c.
File No. 10437
Elizabeth Bonnell Wid of James Bonnell Capt Rev War
Act: July 14 th 1836
Index:—Vol. A , Page 73
[Arrangement of 1870.]

No. 2001
10,437
1910 May 9 Hist. Soc. Helen B. Forbes V.P. 1910 June 30 Hist. Soc. M. Mary A. Millard & John. 1911 Jan'y 11 Mary A. Millard that she was advised by letter of June 30, 1910 etc. (See letter in claim) 1911 Feb. 1. Mary A. Millard returned record of James Bonnell and info no claim for capt Abram Shummar. au. 1911 Feb 16 Mary A Millard info that Jas Bonnell's records was furnished her. au Hist. Soc. & Hist. Soc. Effie H. Davison Rank
Elizabeth Bonnell Widow of James Bonnell
of _____
Rank Captain
Company _____
Regiment N.J.
Rate per month $ 4
Commencing March 4 th 1831
Ending Sept 4 th 1838
Certificate dated May 2 nd 1838, and sent _____ " " 1838.
Payable at _____ Agency.
_____ Attorney.
Act 14th July, 1836 36 ✓
Book _____ Vol. A Page 73

after Certificate issued 25 March 1847. and sent to Sullivan Governor Esq. Lockport. New York
On to Pension Agt. 23 March 1847. —
From New Jersey to Albany New York from 4 Sept 1846 29 March 1847. Certificate died S. Governor Lockport N.Y.
Letter J. B. Thompson
Jan. 26/54
Let Isaac Bonnell,
June 3/57
D. 001.
New York Albany
Elizabeth the Bonnell widow of James Bonnell who died in the year 1814 of the 4th Co in the State of New Jersey who was a Captain in the by Captain of the Army commanded by Gen Sullivan in the Revolution time for 2 years.
Inscribed on the Roll of New Jersey at the rate of 480 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of E issued the 2nd day of May 1838 and sent to James C. Christie, Esq. Present.
Arrears to the 14th of March 1838 $ 3.360 00 Semi-annual allowance ending Sept 4th 240 00
$ 3.600 00
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836 Section the
ded by H. Brown Vol. 2.

Elizabeth widow of James Bonnell $480 per ann
Capt. 2 years
N Jersey Roll
act July '36
Cert. to James C. Gabrikie Esq Present

Melford, Va October - 1
Mr. Ewing
8 3/4
J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.

Dear Sir
Midford Hts 17838
Mrs Bonnell, widow of Capt. James Bonnell, a pensioner who rec d a Certificate a short time ago. placed her Certificate in the hands of her son as she informs me & he refused to deliver it up to her and her son will not consent that she shall use the Certificate upon any other conditions conditions other than that the money she may draw shall pass through his hands this the old lady will not consent to. She has rec d one the Certificate. one payment with all back arrearages. She now wishes to be informed what cause she must pursue in order to receive her pension as it becomes due & she wishes you to forward the necessary instructions. The forms to be observed etc.
Affectionately
M c M c D r . Nick
N.B. She now resides in Penn a . She resided at the time of receiving her Certificate on the East side of the River in New Jersey.

Trenton R. I. Pension Agency
Mar 26. 1847.
Sir
Elizabeth Bonnell a pensioner under act July 4 1836 at the rate of $480 per annum was paid at this agency up to the 4 Sept 1846.
Her transfer to N. Y. is noted
I am very Respectfully your ob: Servant
Miss Dickinson Penn Agent R. I.
A. L. Edwards Esq. Commr of Pensions

Pension Office Boston Sept 19/1842
Sir
Elizabeth Donnell on the roll of this Agency under the Act of July 4 th 1836 was paid up to 4 th March 1842
I am respectfully Your Ob d Serv t M c Dickinson Pension Agent N. Lury
W m L. Edmonds Esq Commissioner of Pensions Washington

Lockport Sept. 8 th 1842
J. L. Edwards, Com te of Pensions
Dear Sir,
Mrs. Bonnell has removed to this County and wishes her pension money to be made payable at Albany. Enclosed are the papers. She has not yet drawn the amount which fell due on the 4 th inst. Please so to arrange it that she may draw this and all future payments at Albany. Please direct to next Lockport Niagara County N.Y. Respectfully yours S. Caverno

MECHANICS' & FARMERS' BANK,
Albany Pension Agency,
Sept. 1 st 1845
JAMES L. EDWARDS, Esquire, Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir,
In reply to your letter of the 30 th ult. o I have to state, that Elizabeth Bonnell a Pensioner under the Act of 4 July 1836 480 Dollars per annum at the 4 day of March 1845. was last paid to
I am, Sir,
Very Respectfully,
Your ob't serv't,
Thos W. O'cott
PRES'T AND PENSION AGENT. per
Jenkins.

Mar 23 '47.
Eliz Bonnell
N. J. Ave 36
for dup fab I Francis for Rich D. C. Young Mr. Grant

Lockport March 17 th 1847
Hon J. L. Edwards Comt r of pensions
On the first half sheet enclosed I send you Mrs Elizabeth Bonnell's application to be transferred from the pension roll of New Jersey to that of Albany, New York, and she wishes it to be made to take effect from and after the 4 th Sept 1846 so that she may draw her semi-annual payment which became due on the 4 th inst. at Albany - On the second half sheet is her application for a new certificate on the ground of having lost the original I had a copy of the original which I have embodied in her affidavit - The original is recorded in Book A vol 2 page 124. - Please direct to me -
Your Obedient Servant Sullivan Caverns.

Trula Brook, James Bonne
Cole.
Recd June 5 th 1857 Adams

Newton May 13, 1837.
To the Hon. the Commissioners, of Pensions
As, "Field Book," of Capt. James Bonnee, kept during the Revolutionary War, was sent from the possession of the widow signed a son of Capt. Bonnee, about the year 1836. on the application of Elizabeth Bonnee his Widow, by Mr. Marcus C. Fabris Disb. Agent, under the understanding that it was to be returned to him, from the Pen- sion office - He therefore requests that the same may be sent by the bearer Mr. Nathaniel S. Johnson, of Newton N.J.
Respectfully &c.
Isaac Bonnee

Sir
I herewith please receive the application of Mrs Elizabeth Bonnet for a transfer of her name from the Pension rolls of New York to that of New Jersey.
Please address her to my care as early as convenient.
Your E.H. Secy.
David Haines Hamburg Sept. 6. N.Y. August 28 1845
Samuel Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions

Washington County } District of Columbia } } Personally appeared James C. Lalupkin who being duly sworn on his oath saith that Elizabeth Bonnic widow of Capt James Bonnic formerly of Sussex County New Jersey cannot without endangering her health, appear in open court and make a declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 4 th July 1836 Sworn and Subscribed } before me this 2 nd May 1838 } James C. Lalupkin R. G. Kelly J.P. }

2.00 to N.Y.
Pension Office, June 13. 1837. 7
Sir, In compliance with your request I have this day delivered to your friend Dr. De Witt C. Wilson, Capt. James Bonnell's Field Book, (filed by his widow Elizabeth Bonnell, in support of her claim under the Act of July 4. 1836,) with the exception of that portion which immediately refers to his service in the Sussex County Militia, and which we cannot, under the rules, permit to be taken from our files. The book has been franked by the Commissioner and will be promptly transmitted by Dr. Wilson. Please acknowledge its receipt.
Very respectfully, Your Obedt. Servant, M c Clintock Commissioner.
Isaac Bonnell, Esq., Newton, N.J.

Patent Office, June 13, 1857.
Recd of Warden M c , Capt. James Bonnell's Field Book, which was filed in this office in support of his widow's, the joint Bonnell's claim under the act of July 9, 1836, which Book is to be transmitted to Isaac Bonnell at Newton, N. Jersey. L. D. C. [illegible]

Trenton April 8 1847
Sir
With this, please receive the deposition of Mr Stryker & myself in relation to the pension certificate of Mrs Borneb.
She has removed to the State of New York, whence she will draw her application for a new certificate.
Very respectfully Your obedt Servt
David Lawrence
James L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions

Senate Chamber May 11 1838
Sir,
I have examined the Papers of Mrs. Elizabeth Bonnaire, for a Pension - It is obvious that the fact of the service of her husband, as Captain, for more than two years, during the Revolutionary War, is fully, and conclusively made out. I think on reviewing the testimony you will be satisfied of the identity of the Captain and the husband of the claimant. If any doubts rested on that subject, it is removed by the death of Captain Bonnaire which is now in your possession. As to the proof of marriage - I remark, that the rules of Law, class the evidence of marriage different from that which you have adopted - Oral proof, by witnesses present at the primary evidence - record evidence secondary - I do not however object to your inverting the rule, and indeed on much reflection has satisfied me of its propriety - and necessity to prevent fraud and imposition. The rule however, merely requires that the best evidence should be produced - That is its object, limit and extent. If there was anything that from which you could infer that any record evidence existed it ought to be accounted for - Here however there is nothing for om which you can infer, that any

record of the marriage ever existed - She was married by a justice of the Peace - It is well known that the law of New Jersey at the time of this marriage did not require a justice of the Peace, to make any entry of a marriage, or record in the public records, nor was any such record kept by the justice officially. The law of New Jersey was on that subject was passed long subsequent - The religious societies, such as the Episcopal - Dutch Reformed, and Quakers, require their marriages to be recorded by particular persons to whom that duty is assigned - Here no such duty was imposed - In the absence of this, of any presumption of such evidence - there could be no necessity to produce testimony, to disprove the existence of any record evidence of the marriage. It would moreover, be in its very nature unsatisfactory. How could any one undertake to swear that there was no record evidence of the marriage? it must be confined simply, "to the best of their knowledge". I conclude that such negative testimony can be required, and can be satisfactory only in cases where it is known that it was the duty of some one, to keep records of marriage - In such cases, you must account for the non production of such record, before in order to let in the parole proof of marriage.
In this case the proof the marriage, is proved by

two witnesses, Cleary & Griffithy and they refer to an incident known to all in that region - where it was deeply exciting the expedition of Genl Sullivan against the Indians - an enemy whose war whoop and tomahawk were  were continually present to their imaginations - They lived in a border settlement - There can be no doubt about the time of the marriage unless the testimony is impeached, or something exists to throw doubt on it.
Considering then, that the proof of the service of the husband of the Compt Claimant is clear - that she is very aged - lives remote from the place where the Court is held, and in a mountainous region - mere matter of form may well be overlooked in the certificate of the Off. - in something may be yielded yielded to the benignant presumption of the law - that every officer is presumed to do their duty - The directions of the Regulations of the Pension office, prefer her duty to take these examinations only in particular cases - It is fair to presume that he made the necessary enquiries & was was satisfied that officially, that the claimant was incapable of appearing before a Court - as his duty required - and that the omission was merely in the form of the Certificate that the word conveniently was thrown in rather

as an accident, or expression of the scribe. than as a matter of substance - than
Finally every thing touching this case dis- pels the idea - of that any fraud or even suspicion of fraud hangs over this case - On its merits it is clear of doubt and the delay that would ensue were met by the supposed defects of form would withhold for that length of time, the bounty of the bounty from one whose husband had rendered very essential & meritorious services to his Country
Gerrit D. Wall
Hon. G. D. Wall Senate No. 8

State of New York Niagara County ss.
On this 9 th day of September 1842 before me the subscriber personally appeared Elizabeth Bonnell who on her oath declares that she is the same person mentioned in the annexed certificate; that her name was placed on the pension roll of the State of New Jersey from which she has lately removed that she now resides in the town of Cambria, County of Niagara in the State of New York, where she intends to remain, and wishes her pension to be there payable in future; and also the amount which became due on the 4 th Sept. inst. That she so removed from New Jersey in June last and the following are her reasons for re- moving from New Jersey: to wit, that Jacob Bonnell her son with whom she then lived and now lives sold out his property in New Jersey and removed with his family of which she is a member, to the town of Cambria aforesaid & has here bought a farm & lives upon it & she designed & still designs to make her home with her said son.
Sworn & subscribed to before me this day of Elizabeth X Bonnell Marks
Ebenezer Cooke J.P. Witness S. Caverne Zebulon Weaver
Niagara County ss.
Sullivan Caverne being duly sworn says that he is acquainted with Elizabeth Bonnell named in the annexed certificate and that she is the same person described in the above affidavit & who takes the above oath; that he has read the above affidavit & knows the contents thereof and that the facts above stated as "her reasons for removing from New Jersey" are within the knowledge of this deponent & true Sworn & subscribed to before me S. Caverne - this 9 th day of Sept. 1842
The reason Elizabeth Bonnell does not write her name is because she is so aged and infirm Ebenezer Cooke J.P.

I hereby certify that I am acquainted with Sullivan Coaverus the witness above named and that he is a person of veracity and his testimony is entitled to full credit. Dated Lockport Sept. 9 th 1842. Lothrop Cooke J. P.
State of New York Niagara County ss.
I David S. Brandall Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Lothrop Cooke is a justice of the peace in & for said County duly quali- fied according to the laws of said State - that his term of office commenced on the 1 st day January 1841 and will expire on the 1 st day of January 1845 and that his signatures subscribed to the above proofs & certificate are genuine
Given under my hand and the seal of the said County this 9 th day of September 1842.
D. S. Brandall Clerk

State of New Jersey
Guiffey County } Y Personally appeared Elias Hester who on his oath saith that he is seventy four years old that during the re- -volutionary war he served for a time in the under the command of Capt. James Bonnell That said Capt. Bonnell served during the war, the whole war with the exception that the said Capt. James Bonnell was captured during the war and served after his release
Given under my hand this 6 th day of April 1838
John D. Hester mark JOHN D. HESTER J. P. and witness
I certify that the above named Deponent is a credible person and is intitled to full faith and credit
JOHN D. HESTER

W 3421
Elizabeth Bonnell widow of James.
N. J.
J. C. Jabniske, Esq. • Prob t

State of New Jersey
Gloucester County } ss Personally appeared Sarah Hester wife of Elias Hester who being duly sworn on her oath saith that she knows well and intimately during the revolutionary war Capt James Bonnell that said Bonnell served as capt during most of the war and that he was in company with her during the war and served after the war in age. This deponent recollects that of each other because of some disagreement on the occasion of the marriage which she still remembers Sworn and subscribed to Sarah Hester by me this 5th day of April 1838 JOHN W. WILSON J P and witness
I certify that the above named deponent is a credible person and is entitled to full faith and credit
JOHN W. WILSON
State of New Jersey } Gloucester County ss
I Joseph E. Cresswell Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County of Gloucester do hereby certify that James Stock Esq before whom the foregoing declaration was taken was at the time of taking the said declaration and still is a Judge of the Superior Court of Common Pleas duly sworn and qualified and otherwise John Hall Esq before whom the other depositions were taken was at the time of taking the same and still is a Justice of the peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified and that their respective statements therein are true to the best of their knowledge and belief. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of my said office at Newton this Seventh day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight JOSEPH E. CRESSWELL

State of New Jersey Mercer County, ss
On the second day of April AD 1847 before me the sub- scribed a justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid personally appeared Daniel Haining of the county of Sussex and State aforesaid who being duly sworn, doth upon his oath depose and say that on or about the fifth day of September in the year eight hundred and forty five he had in his possession the Original Pension Certificate of Elizabeth Borneel Wid- ow of Captain James Borneel under the seal and signature of the Secretary of War dated the 2 nd May 1838, for the purchase of preparing her oath of identity and letter of attorney to draw her pension; and that he sent the said Certificate with the oath of identity and letter of attorney to Thomas J. Strypes Esq Cashier of the Trenton Bank, from which the deponent on or about the 21 st of Sep- tember 1845 received a draft for the amount of pension money then due to the said Eliza- beth Borneel but that the said Certificate was not returned to him, and has not been seen by him since that time. That upon inquiry of the said Thomas J Strypes a copy of the Agent for paying Pension at Trenton N.J. The deponent has been informed that neither of them recollect or know anything about the said Certificate or where it is
And the deponent further says that since that time he has drawn and paid over to the said Elizabeth Borneel two half yearly payments of the said pension
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid before me Fred k Kingman J. Peace
W. D. Haining

Rev. Isaac Mercer County, Pa.
On the 7 th day of April A.D. 1847 before me the subscriber a justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid personally came Thomas J. Stryker of the city of Trenton in the State aforesaid Mr. being duly sworn according to law doth upon his oath depose and say that he is the Cashier of the Trenton Banking Company, that he recollects sending to Rachel Haines, former one or more drafts for the pension money of Elizabeth Haines but he has no recollection of ever having had her pension Certificate in his hands or of ever having seen the same, that he has made diligent search among his papers, and the papers of the Mr. Stryker pension agency and that he has not been able to find the said cer- tificate and believes that it is not among the said papers, and that he has no knowledge where it is -
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid before me.
Thos. J. Stryker
Wm. Kingman J. Pease

Fred. Kingman J. Pease }
STATE OF NEW JERSEY.
I, CHARLES G. McCHESNEY, Secretary of State of the State of New Jersey, do hereby certify, that Frederick Kingman Esquire, before whom the within affidavit was taken,
was, at the time of the doing thereof, a Justice of the Peace in and for the county of Mercer in said state, duly commissioned and sworn; that full faith and credit are to be given to his official attestations, and that the signa- ture thereto is in the proper handwriting of the said
Frederick Kingman
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my seal of office at Tren- ton, in said state, this Seventh day of April A. D. one thousand eight hundred and forty- Seven .
Charles G. McChesney Sec'y of State.

Capt James Bond
Notes L. H. ... 24 ...
J. C. Jabniskie, E. Pres.

A Supplement to the act entitled an act to raise by voluntary enlistment eight hundred and twenty men for the defence of the frontiers of this State.
"Whereas since the late incursions of the savages on the frontiers of the County of Sussex the number of Men directed to be raised by the act entitled an act to raise by voluntary enlistment eight hundred and twenty Men for the Defence of the frontiers of this State as found to be insufficient for the purposes intended. Therefore.
"1 st Be it enacted by the council and general assembly of this State and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same that the Colonel or commanding Officer of each Regiment or Battalion of Militia in the county of Sussex shall on or before the fourth day of June instant or as soon thereafter as possible issue orders to the Captain or commanding Officer of each Company in his Regiment or Battalion directing him to draught by lot three able bodied Men out of each Company who serve until the first day of December next unless sooner discharged who shall be armed and accoutred in the man- ner directed in the before recited act and marched under the command of a sergeant appointed by the commanding officer of each Regiment or Battalion for that purpose to Sussex court house where the said levies are to Rendez- vous on the Eleventh day of June instant or as soon thereafter as possible and delivered into the charge of some one of the officers herein after appointed."
"2 d And be it further enacted that Captain James Bone Lieut. Jacob Rosecrantz and ensign John Willing of the county of Sussex be and they hereby are appointed to take

"the command of the Men directed to be raised as aforesaid and shall receive commissions from his excellency the Governor of this state for that purpose and in case any vacancies should happen among the said officers they shall be supplied in manner directed by the said first recited act and the said officers shall appear at the time and place of Rendezvous and receive the Levies as they are sent forward and shall make returns to the Colonels or commanding officers of the regiments or battalions from which the said levies were respectively draughted of the names of those who appear equipped as aforesaid who on receipt thereof shall immediately transmit the said returns or copies thereof to the Governor or commander in chief of the state for the time being and shall draw the bounty of each Levy belonging to their Regiments from the paymaster before mentioned and pay the same immediately to each person entitled thereto or to his order and the said officers appointed to the command and commissioned as aforesaid shall march the said Levies as fast as they arrive at the place of Rendezvous to the frontiers of the county of Sussex on the Delaware River there to be stationed in such a manner as will most effectually protect the inhabitants of the state the said Levies being always under the direction and control of his Excellency the Commander in chief of the State"
state of New Jersey
I James D. Westcott Secretary of the state of New Jersey do hereby certify that the foregoing are true extracts from a law of said state passed the twenty ninth day of December A.D. Seventeen hundred and eighty one entitled "An act to provide for the defense of the frontiers and for defraying the expenses of the Government of this State"

as taken from and compared with the original now on file in my Office —
Given under my hand and seal of Office at Trenton this first day of May A. D. one thousand eight hundred and thirty-seven (1837).
James A. Westcott

An Act to provide for the defence of the frontiers and for defraying the expenses of the Government of this state.
"Whereas from the continuance of the war it is still necessary that provision should be made for the future defence security and protection of the frontier inhabitants of this state, and for the payment of the troops and militia employed in that service for the prevention of the illicit trade carried on with the enemy, and also for defraying the necessary expenses of Government:
"1. Be it therefore enacted by the Council and General Assembly of this state, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That four hundred and twenty two men including officers and non commissioned officers shall be raised by voluntary enlistment and embodied for the defence of the frontiers of this state to be ready to enter on said service or to take the field on or before the first day of March, One thousand seven hundred and eighty two, unless in the county of Inverness, where they shall be ready to take the field on or before the first day of April succeeding, and to continue in service until the fifteenth day of December ensuing, unless sooner discharged, and to be stationed in the several counties in such a manner as to afford the most equal and beneficial protection to all the inhabitants on the said frontiers; and that the said four hundred and twenty two men be distributed and stationed in the different frontier counties as follows, that is to say,"

"In the county of Bergen one company" &c &c
"In the county of Sussex one company to consist of thirty nine privates, three commissioned officers, three sergeants, three corporals and two horsemen to be raised and commanded by Captain James Bounch, Lieutenant Caleb Hopkins and Ensign Anthony Blackford of the same county of Sussex?"
State of New Jersey:
I James D. Westcott Secretary of the State of New Jersey do hereby certify that the foregoing are true extracts from a law of said state passed the twenty ninth day of December A.D. seventeen hundred and eighty one, entitled "An Act to provide for the defence of the frontier and for defraying the expenses of the government of this state" - as taken from and compared with the original now on file in my office.
Given under my hand and seal of office at Trenton, this first day of May A.D. one thousand eight hundred and thirty seven (1837.)
James D. Westcott

No 1.
Edward Dunlop appointed in a law passed June 1 st 1781 to pay Bounties &c. to Capt. Bonnell's company raised in virtue of said law in Sussex.
1781. June 28. To cash rec d of Treasury agreeably to law — 500- 0- 0 1781 July 11. By Bounties paid by men belonging to sd company as per net. — 414- — Commissions on do at 1 per cent — 4- 2- 9 1782 July 11. " Balance paid into the Treasury — as per net. — 81- 17- 3 £ 500. 0. 0 £ 500. 00. 0
No 2. Abstract of Pay-Rolls discharged by Joseph Garton, Pay-Master of the Militia in the county of Sussex. — — — — —
   N. of Rolls Time of service Regiment No of Men Officers Names Where served Under whom £ s d     35 April 1782 & 83 Guards, men Capt. Bonnell Minisink Lt. Harkinson 195 16 5  
State of New Jersey, ss:
I James D. Westcott Secretary of the State of New Jersey do hereby certify that the foregoing marked "No 1" is a true copy of an account headed "Edward Dunlop appointed in law passed June 1 st 1781 to pay Bounties &c to Capt. Bonnell's company" &c, as recorded in Book A. of Auditor's accounts page 210. now remaining in my office. I also certify that the foregoing marked "No 2" is a true extract from an account headed "Abstract of Pay-Rolls discharged by Joseph Garton, Pay-Master of the militia in the county of Sussex" as recorded in said Book A. of Auditor's accounts folio 193. now remaining in my office.
(Given under my hand and seal of office at Trenton, this first day of May A.D. One thousand eight hundred and thirty seven. (1837.)
James D. Westcott

Capt James Brunt
24 Jan 17-1800 24 April 1799
J.C. Jabniskie, Esq. Prest

Return of the officers of the Regiment commanded by Col Oliver Spencer with the sums due to each on account of the depreciation of their pay agreeably to an act of the Legislature passed Jan'y 6. 1781
   Officers Name Rank Time of Service pay per month amt of Depreciation State Stamps Clothing Baltimore due   $ s d $ s d $ s d $ s d $ s d     James Bonar First Feb 1 st 1777 to Apr 23 rd 1779 10 2 6 200 7 9   do Sergt Sept 1 st 1778 to Apr 23 rd 1779 4 17 6 15 18 4 2 0 0 14 16 0 38 3 7   do Capt Jul 24 th 1777 to Aug 1 st 1781 25 17 6 221 17 6  
State of New Jersey.
I James D Westcott secretary of State of the state of New Jersey do hereby certify that the foregoing are true extracts taken from Series B of aeciditus accounts and headed "Return of the Officers of the Regiment Commanded by Col Oliver Spencer with the sums due to each on account of the depreciation of their pay agreeably to an act of the Legislature passed Jan'y 6 th 1781" as taken from said Book now remaining in my office. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal at office at the city of Trenton this eleventh day of April A d one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight (1838)
James D. Westcott

P.O. Box 215 Delaware, Ohio Nov. 1st 1912.
The Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:—
Please give any information you can concerning the record either as soldier or civil officer, during the War of the Revolution of the following:
1st. James Borneill born Oct. 15, 1758 in Chatham, New Jersey.

2nd. John Donnell (father of James) son of Nathaniel - born in or near Chatham, New Jersey - married Sarah Carter.
3rd. ————— neg Parcel born in Chatham, New Jersey father of Stephen Parcel.
Also please give any information of record of Stephen Parcel born 1786 in Chatham, New Jersey who was a soldier in the war of 1812

3rd.
Hannah Parcell His widow, received pension for his ser- vices.
Very Respectfully Mrs. Effie H. Davis.

102 South Main Elmira, Jan. 8/11 NY
Gentlemen:
I received the certificate, but was surprised at the mistake, making me a descent from Thomas Bonnell, when it should have been James Bonnell, Thomas was not mentioned anywhere. Was also very much disappointed that you ignored my Great- Grandfather, Capt. Abram Shumie.

My Cousin Sarah Bunnell Buck went in on these two lines, has two bars, and I am entitled to the same. Of course I do not care for the certificate as it is wrong, what shall I do about it? An early answer will oblige
Yours truly
Mrs Mary A Millard

102 S. Main
Elmira, Jan. 28/11
Dept. of the Interior
Bureau of Pensions
Gentlemen:
The certificate you sent means nothing to me, as my ancestor's name was Captain James Bonnell, not Captain Thomas Bonnell, what shall I do with it, return it to you? Of course I expect you to send another, as you made the error. In regard to Capt. Abram Shinn, you will notice that

my Great Grandfather, Capt. James Bunnell married Elizabeth Daughter of Capt. Abraham Shimer, who served in Colonel Martins regiment New Jersey Militia, Revolutionary War. What more proof do you want than the paper you returned which showed he was in the war. Please return the paper containing the military history of Capt. James Bunnell, And oblige Yours truly
Mrs Mary Alice Millard 102 South Main Elmira, N.Y.

Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
I'm seeking to establish my claim to membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution have been referred to you by Mr. F. B. Ainsworth Adjt. General War Department.
Can you give me any information in regard to James Bonnell

(or Bonnell) of New York - who was Ensign 1 st N.Y. Feb. to Dec. 1776 Second lieutenant of Spencers Addition- al Continental Regiment Feb. 1777 First lieutenant First Jany. 1778 Regimental Adjutant Sept. 1778 Captain 2 nd April 1779 retired First Jany 1781 was he a pensioner? any information will be gratefully received - Thanking you in advance I am yours very truly. Mrs Helen Bonnell Hobbs 60 Market St. Evansville Indiana

102 South Main, Elmira, June 21/18
Bureau of Census Washington, D. C.
Kindly send me Military History of Capt. James Bunnell, also Capt. Abram Shimer, both of whom were officers in New Jersey Troops Revolutionary War. Capt. Bunnell was also a member of the Society of Cincinnati of New Jersey formed in 1783.

Address Mrs Mary A Millard, 102 South Main St, Elmira, N. Y.

Elmira, Feb. 12/11
Dept of the Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C.
You seem unwilling to rectify a mistake which you made in making out my certificate not willing to acknowledge your error. You asked me to return the record of James Bannell W. File No. 10,437. Rev. War. which I sent you as desired,

What reason you had for writing on that certificate that I was a client from Thomas Bonnell I cannot imagine. I have sent you the paper and you have returned them where it plainly says I was a client from Capt. James Bonnell. None so blind as those that will not see.
In your letter of Feb 1. 11 you note that the certificate is the record of Capt. James Bonnell. As then why did you write it Thomas in the certificate instead of James. If I do not hear from you, that you will make this certificate good, the whole matter correspondence will be brought before the

Next D. A. R. meeting. I am entitled to a certificate, and will have it - right. Think there has been already too much correspondence on this subject. "Patience has ceased to be a virtue."
Res
Mrs Mary A. Millard

Record Division.
February 16, 1911.
Mrs. Mary A. Millard, # 102 South Main Street, Elmira, N. Y.
Madam:
In response to your letter dated the 12" and received the 13" instant, you are advised that this Bureau has furnished you with the record of James Bonnell, Wid. File No. 10,437, as requested by you, and your attention is again invited to the first paragraph of the Bureau letter of February 1, 1911.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Record Division.
January 11, 1911.
Mrs. Mary A. Millard, # 108 South Main Street, Elmira, N. Y.
Madam:
In reply to your letter dated the 8" and received the 9" instant, you are advised that the Revolutionary War pension records fail to afford any information in regard to Captain Abram Shimer described by you, and you were so advised by a letter from this Bureau dated June 30, 1910.
If you will return the record of James Bonnell, W. File No. 10,437, Rev. War. sent you at the same time and referred to in your letter of January 8" an effort will be made to identify the soldier as desired.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

February 1, 1911.
Mrs. Mary A. Millard, 103 South Main Street, Elmira, N. Y.
Madam:
In response to your letter dated the 28" and received the 31" ultimo, stating that the enclosed Certificate of James Bonnell, Revolutionary War pensioner, Wid. File No. 10,487, "means nothing to me, as my ancestor's name was Captain James Bonnell, not Captain Thomas Bonnell", you will note that the certificate is the record of Captain James Bonnell, and that there is no reference whatever in said paper to any Thomas Bonnell.
This Bureau is unable to furnish the record of a soldier of the Revolution unless a claim has been filed on account of his services, and a careful search of the Revolutionary War pension records fails to show that such a claim was ever filed for or by Captain Abraham Shimar mentioned in said certificate, or Captain Abram Shimer referred to in your letter. see negative slip
For information relative to admission to the D. A. R., you should address some member of that Society.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
Division of Veterans' Administration Archives
NAME Bonnell, John GRADE Private LINE Lamb's Artillery (New York)
WARRANT NUMBER 6891 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED Feb. 7, 1792 To Neil Peck, assignee
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.