Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 534, John Creel, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Creel, John Frances
N 534
CONTENTS

14276
84/16
Virginia
John Caeel
of Guilf. pp in the State of Virginia who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Sturtevant of the Regt. commanded by Col. _____ in the Virginia line for 8 mos
let to W. Laughton Nov 21 '46
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 26 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 24th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 th day of Apr 1833 and S r M r W. Walder Woodsville
  Arrears to the 4th of Feb '33  $33.32    Semi-ant. allowance ending 4/21 '33  133.33     $66.63  
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by E. O. Stiles Clerk, Book 6 , Vol. 4 , Page 1

14226-
John Creek
Virginia.
Cloud
Mr Waldo Woodville Calypso 60° N

BRIEF in the case of  John Creel  County of Culpepper  in the State of  Virginia  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? In open Court
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
3. How old is he? seventy one
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     Drafted In 17 2 .. As a Gen. Edward Stevens   Drafted again .. 3 .. Capt. Henry Fowles   Drafted again 16 July 1781 3 Major Welsh   Capt. Joseph Weaver   Capt. Ambrose Bohannon  
5. In what battles was he engaged? not any
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Culpepper Co. Virginia
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Living witnesses & traditional evidence
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
John Watson  Examining Clerk.  18th feby 1833

(Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 17 th 1832.
State of Virginia
Culpeper County ss.
On this 12 th day of August one thousand eight hundred and thirty two personally appeared in open court before the Justices of the Court of Culpeper County, were sitting John Creek a resident of the said County, and State of Virginia aged Seventy one 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 17 th 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated.
That he was first drafted for a tour of fifty days duty in Culpeper County Virginia, where he was born, raised and has ever continued to live; in the Company of Capt. Henry Bowles of said County, who had the Command of a Company of Infantry, that he encamped at Culpeper Court House and was marched to the Station Hill below Richmond Virginia and was stationed there during the time for which he was drafted, and for four or five months he cannot distinctly recollect as his recollection does not serve him as to the precise time - but thinks that the time was two months, that Colonel Stevens of the City of Culpeper was Commander, and that Major McLaughlin was also there. Major Welch was Commander of the Battalion or Regiment to which he belonged, if there was a Colonel to the Regiment his name he does not recollect. The time of his being drafted in the year 1832 was very young in his eighteenth year, he received a discharge signed by General Stevens in which he was last. That he was drafted again for a tour of duty in the City of Washington in the Company commanded by Capt. Jacob Weaver of the County of Culpeper. The precise time of this draft he does not recollect, and was marched to the Alexandria Barracks and joined the Regiment commanded by Col. Bailey of the City of Washington and was stationed there as regards to the British presence, when at the Barracks for and during three months, the time for which he was drafted and received his discharge from Col. Bailey after his term of service had expired, in which discharge he has served. That he was again drafted in the City of Washington and served on the 16 th day of July 1832 in the Company commanded by Capt. Ambrose Robinson of the County of Culpeper.

Resided at (Upper) Court House was removed from thence to the Nation Hill, below Richmond (Virginia), and remained there a short time - and was then in active service, returning from and in presence of Cornwallis. During the remainder of the war which was for three months, was discharged at office called the Marching Spring near York Town on the fall of 1781. During the General Washington's order from the North, that he had been discharged from Genl. Edward Stevens, which he has claimed - The length of time for which he claimed service during the Revolutionary War is at least eight months, and that he knew of no person to whom he (claimed his service) in the two first years which he served that the last time he (claimed) his service by Letter from Taylor of the County of Madison, who was the assign to his company, which is an old confirmed man and is unable to get to court - He has no documentary evidence to prove his service. He firmly relinquishes any claim whatever to a pension except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension rolls of the agency of any state.
Sworn and Subscribed the day & year aforesaid John + (initial) Smith
We William Lewis and Zachariah Safford residing in the County of (Upper) in the State of Virginia, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with John (initial) who has heretofore been to the above mentioned, and that we believe him to be a worthy man, and that he is respected and beloved in the neighborhood where he resides, he has had a history of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and Subscribed the day & year aforesaid Wm Lewis Z. Safford
And the said Just Authority, before them appearing after the investigation of the matter, and finding the

interrogation, presented by the War Department that the above named affidavit was constitutional, proper and lawful and that the said further duty that it appears to them that William Lewis, Richard P. King who have also signed the same are citizens of the County of Jasper and are entitled to same as said the matter is entitled to credit.
I Francis H. Lightfoot (Acting the County Clerk of Jasper with the State of Virginia) do hereby certify that the foregoing contains a true copy of the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of the said for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 12 th day of Sept. 1832 in the 57 th year of the Commonwealth.
F. H. Lightfoot

John Brul Declaration 14220. V
adm d Sho pr $26.66

2089 Virginia Richmond Frances Creek widow of John Creek who served in the Revolutionary Wa war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848. 30 February 1853
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 nd day of Sept 1853 and sent to
Mr. Slaughter Woodville Died July 21, 1854 85-4
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1842 Page 122 Vol. A 38/53
1832

The Declaration of Frances Creek widow of John Creek to be placed on the Pension Roll of the U States from Calpiper County Virginia.
MS 93
William Slaughter Woodville Virginia

State of Virginia, Culpeper County, To Wit:
On this 20 th day of April in the year 1853, personally appeared before me a Justice of Peace, within and for the County and State aforesaid, Frances Crel, a resident of said County and State, aged 80 years, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth, on her oath, make the following declarations in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the act of Congress, passed on the 3 rd of February 1853, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war; that she is the widow of the late John Crel dec d who was a private in said war, as is shown by his Pension Certificate herewith presented, as signed by Lewis Cass former Secretary of War, and dated the 8 th day of April 1833.
She further declares that she was married to the said John Crel on the 31 st day of January December, eighteen hundred and twelve, 1812. That her said husband died on the 28 th day of October 1846; that she was not married to the said John Crel prior to the second of January 1800, but at the time above stated, as will be shown by the Clerks Certificate of Culpeper County Court herewith annexed, certifying the marriage and death of the said John Crel. She further declares that she is now a widow.
her Frances Crel mark
Sworn to and subscribed by her cross mark on the day and year above written, before me and in my presence. - And I certify, that the said Frances Crel, by reason of bodily infirmity, and old age, is wholly unable to attend Court, she being confined in part during the last two or three years to her rooms and bed. I also certify, that I am neither directly or indirectly concerned in the prosecution of the aforesaid claim, or interested in the result thereof. Given under my hand and seal the day and year above written.
W. B. Barron J.P. Qual

Virginia Greenup County ss:
I Fayette Manzy clerk of the county court of said county do certify that Walter O'Bannon whose genuine signatures appear on the foregoing & following page is & was at the time a justice of the peace of said county
Witness my hand & the seal of said court the 25th day of April 1853
F. Manzy co
I also certify that it appears of record in my office that John Greer was married to Fanny Kel- ly on the 31st day of December 1811 by the Rev. Lewis Conner. I further certify that on the 21st day of December 1826 the county court of Greenup granted to Frances Greer administration on the estate of said John Greer
Witness my hand & seal of said court for both of the foregoing & this certificate the 25th day of Ap. 1853
F. Manzy co

State of Virginia, Culpeper County, To Wit:
Know all men by these presents, that I Frances Crel, of the County and State aforesaid do hereby irrevocably make, constitute and appoint William Slaughter of Rappahannock County, Virginia, my true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name, to demand and receive from the Commissioner of Pensions, and to furnish the requisite evidence, if to be had, in my name to the Department, to enable the same thereby, to the establishment of said claim, and when allowed to receive the Certificate thereof, and if necessary and required give receipt for the same in my name, in the same manner, if I were present.
Hereby revoking all Powers of Attorney or other authority that may have been heretofore given by me for said purpose.
In testimony whereof, I have hereto affixed my Cross Mark to my name this 20 th day of April 1853.
Frances her X Crel Mark
Culpeper County, To Wit:
On this 20 th day of April 1853, personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace duly authorized to take acknowledgments in and for the County aforesaid, Frances Crel, and in my presence affixed her Cross Mark to her name, and acknowledged the same to be her free act and deed for the purposes therein specified. Given under my hand and seal the day and year above written.
W. Barron J.P. (Seal)

June 4, 1937.
Mrs. Berkeley G. Calfee The Virginia Star Culpeper, Virginia.
BA-J/ILL John Creel W. 534
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of John Creel of Culpeper County, Virginia.
The data given herein were found in pension claim, W. 534, based upon service of John Creel in that war.
John Creel was born in Culpeper County, Virginia; the date of his birth and the names of his parents are not shown.
While a resident of Culpeper County, Virginia, he enlisted and served two months as private in Captain Henry Towles' company under Major Welsh in the Virginia troops, date of this service not given; he enlisted next and served three months as private in Captain Joseph Weaver's company, Colonel Bailey's Virginia regiment, stationed at Albemarle Barracks guarding prisoners; he enlisted July 16, 1781 and served three months as private in Captain Ambrose Bohannon's Virginia company, during which service he marched below Richmond, went in pursuit of Cornwallis and was discharged near Yorktown.
John Creel was allowed pension on his application executed August 13, 1832, at which time he resided in Culpeper County, Virginia, where he had resided always.
The soldier died October 27 or 28, 1846, at his home in Culpeper County, Virginia.
John Creel married December 31, 1811, Frances or Fanny Kilby; they were married by a minister. Their marriage was recorded in Culpeper County, Virginia.

Frances Creel, the soldier's widow, was allowed pension on her application executed April 20, 1853, at which time she was aged eighty years. She lived then in the same house in Culpeper County, Virginia, where she and her husband had resided. She died July 21, 1854.
There are no further data regarding the family of John Creel.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

Evidence of the Identi- ty of Frances Creek widow of John Creek dec. of Culpeper County.
Virginia
1893
Testes
Wm Slaughter Woodville
W.W.

Virginia, Rappahannock County, To Wit:
On this 31 day of August A. D. 1853 personally came before me a Justice of the peace, within and for the County and State aforesaid, Armistead Brown, a resident of Culpeper County Virginia, aged 66 years, who being duly sworn according to Law, declares upon oath, that Frances Crel the widow of John Crel dec d , is the identical Frances Crel widow of the late John Crel dec d of the County of Culpeper and State aforesaid; and also that the same Frances Crel who is now applying at the Pension Office of the United States, for a Pension for under the act of February 3 d 1853 for the Military services of her deceased husband in the Revolutionary army. He also declares, that the said Frances Crel has resided a near neighbor to him, ever since her marriage with John Crel, and continues to reside at the old residence of her deceased husband. He also says that he has known with the said Mrs Crel for upwards of 50 years, and before her marriage with said Crel
Armistead Brown
Virginia, Rappahannock County, To Wit:
On this 31 day of August A. D. 1853, personally came before me a Justice of the peace, within and for the County and State aforesaid, Augustine Hawkins, a resident of Madison County, Virginia aged 58 years, who being duly sworn according to Law, declares upon oath, that Frances Crel widow of John Crel dec d late of Culpeper County, is the identical Frances Crel, who is now applying at the Pension Office of the United States, to be placed upon the Rolls thereof, under the act of Feby 3 d 1853, for the Military services of her deceased husband in the Revolutionary army. He also states that, he has known Mrs Crel and her deceased husband all his life, and that he lived a good while in sight of Mr Crel's residence, where Mrs Crel now resides, and well knows where John Crel and

Frances Kilby, (now widow Frances Crel) were married, and resided near to my Father's residence in Culpeper County, and Mrs Crel continues to reside at the old residence of her deceased husband.
Augustine Hawkins
Rappahannock County, To Wit:
The foregoing affidavits of Amistead Brown and Augustine Hawkins, were duly sworn to and subscribed by each affixing his name to his affidavit, the day and year therein written. And I certify that I am personally acquainted with the said Brown and Hawkins, and have been so acquainted all my life, and that they are reputable gentlemen of their County, and to be believed upon their oath. I also certify, that I am neither directly nor indirectly concerned in the prosecution of Mrs Crel's claim, nor am I interested in the result thereof. Given under my hand and seal this 31 st day of August 1853.
John N. Poindexter. D. Seal

Virginia, Rappahannock County, To Wit:
I, Hugh Menefee, Clerk of Rappahannock County Court in the State of Virginia, do certify, that John N. Popham whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing Certificate is a Justice of the peace within and for the County and State aforesaid, and his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court, at the Court House thereof, this 13 th day of September in the year of our Lord 1853.
Seal.
H. J. Menefee Clk.

Nov 21-46
State Military Asso
Nov 16-1846
James L. Edwards Esq.
Pension Office
Washington City
Brookfield Va. 214

Nov. 17
1846
Mr John C. Hunt is Secretary of the Revolutionary Pension of the United States in the cause of Catherine and Eliza of Francis Sprague. The last Wednesday the 27 day of October last, Catherine who was of returned age, was she is desirous to know in what form she shall present herself before the proper federal court, in order that the benefits of the laws of the U.S. may be extended to her as the widow of the deceased. She respectfully asks of you (it will be not contrary to the duties of your office) to furnish her the necessary information with a view to the consideration of the estate of Francis. Any information that you may have please transmit the same to Thomas G. G. or Sperryville Rappahannock County.
I am Respectfully yours
W. H. Mayhew

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of John Creek which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes.

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? No clergyman XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? No XIV. †If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? yes 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? yes Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? yes XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? yes XVI. ‡Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? yes XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? 2 no question unanswered
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, deposeh 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.

Brief in the case of Frances Greel, widow of John Greel Culpeper County and State of Virginia act 3 d February 1853
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner under the act of June 7. 1832
Marriage proved by certificate of Clerk of County Court.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
W m Langhorne Esqr Woodville Rappahannock Co.
Name and residence of Agent
Va
R. Sedden Examining Clerk.

1918 Jan 7 Hist. to Mrs. J. H. Erickson 1922 Mar. 2 Hist. Hon. Tasker L. Cotten 1931- Mar. 21- Hist. to M.D. Creel 1937- Jan. 28- Hist. to J. Randall Creel- L.H. 1937- June 4 Hist. to Mrs. Berkeley G. Calfee
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 536 Frances Creel, Widow John Creel, Prio. Rev. War. Act Feb. 3, 1853. Index:—Vol. A, Page 152
[Arrangement of 1870.]

No 1368
Frances Greal widow of John Va
Let to Mrs. Slaughter July 6/53
Act Heby 8 th 1853

Pension Office. Apr. 19 1853.
Sir,
Please certify the time to which the within named pensioner was paid; and, if in your power, the date of his death.
Very respectfully, Your obed Servt S. Cole For Commissioner.
J Burt Esq. 3 d Auditor Present
(See other side.)

John Greel, act 7 th June 1832 $26.66 pr. an. Paid to 4 th Sept. 1846, no date of death on our Books.
J. Bush Auditor, "

Records #941 S. Brook St. Louisville, Ky.
Dec 30 1917.
Commr of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you kindly advise me if John Criel of Pulaski Co., Va., ever received a pension for having served in the Revolutionary War?
Thanking you in advance for this information, I beg to remain Respectfully, (Mrs) J. H. Gibson

CHARLES E. TOWNSEND, MICH., CHAIRMAN. THOMAS STERLING, S. DAK. KENNETH MC KELLAR, TENN. JOSEPH I. FRANCE, MD. DAVID I. WALSH, MASS. GEO. H. MOSES, N. H. NATHANIEL B. DIAL, S. C. WALTER E. EDGE, N. J. J. THOMAS HEFLIN, ALA. DAVIS ELKINS, W. VA. THOMAS E. WATSON, GA. LAWRENCE C. PHIPPS, COLO. EDWIN S. BROUSSARD, LA. J. W. HARRELD, OKLA. TASKER L. ODDIE, NEV. ROBERT N. STANFIELD, OREG. FREDERICK J. BEAMAN, CLERK. DONALD G. SUTHERLAND, ASST. CLERK.
United States Senate,
COMMITTEE ON POST OFFICES AND POST ROADS.
February 28, 1922.
The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
My dear Sir:
I desire to ascertain whether or not the records of the Pension Office contain any papers relating to John Creel, who was a pensioner of the Revolutionary War.
His name is borne on the records of the Counties of either Orange or Prince William, in the State of Virginia, made up in 1840.
Any information you can give me as to what the records show will be very much appreciated, and if it should happen that the amount of material which may be found is not too great, I should very much appreciate a copy of any record the Bureau may have concerning John Creel.
Thanking you in advance for such courtesy as you may be able to extend, I am,
Very truly yours,
TLO/AB
Tasker L. Oddie
Per. mlt

2 Avon Street Cambridge, Mass. March 18, 1931
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir
Some weeks ago I wrote you asking for information concerning John Creel of Rappahannock County, Virginia, who fought in the Revolutionary War, and whose name, no doubt is on the Pension roll of that County.
My letter must have been lost enroute, for I have had no reply.
If you receive this, will you kindly give me all possible information concerning the above mentioned John Creel? I am tracing a lost relative and am following every clue.
Even if you cannot give me any information, please write me to that effect, so that I shall not continue to hope. Thanking you, I am
Very truly yours, M. D. Creel

2 Avon Street Cambridge, Mass.
February 23, 1931
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir,
Will you please give me all possible information in regard to John Creel and his service in the Revolutionary War? His name appears in a list of Residents of Culpepper Co., Virginia in 1835- on a pension roll, and also in a list of soldiers who received back pay for Revolutionary services.
How can I go about tracing

both John Creel's ancestors and his descendants - partic- -ularly the latter?
I shall greatly appreciate all information you may give me in regard to this man.
Very truly yours,
M. D. Creel
How can I secure information about the Creels who were summoned as veniremen in the trial of Aaron Burr?

ADDRESS REPLY TO UNITED STATES ATTORNEY AND REFER TO INITIALS AND NUMBER
Department of Justice
United States Attorney's Office
New York
January 12, 1937.
The Adjutant General's Office, Washington, D. C.
Re: The Revolutionary War Pension of John Creel
Sir:
Will you please at your early convenience furnish me with a copy of the Revolutionary Pension of John Creel, which I am advised is on file with the Bureau of Pensions, among the Revolutionary and 1812 Wars, Section I.Z.Z., also on file in the Virginia State Library Report of 1909 under John Creel, Culpeper County, Virginia, Sons of Wars of 1835, Pension No. 2-128.
If there is any charge in connection with the mailing of this copy, I shall remit forthwith upon being advised of the amount.
Respectfully,
4 Received A. G. O. JAN 13 1937
JRC/eb
J. Randall Creel RANDALL CREEL.

THE VIRGINIA STAR
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING EIGHT TO SIXTEEN PAGES WEEKLY, 7-COLUMNS, ALL HOME PRINT
BOOK AND COMMERCIAL PRINTING
CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
May 12th. 1937.
Revolutionary War Division,
United States Pension Department, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
Will you please send me any data you have on the John Creel , of Culpeper, Virginia, who served in the War of the Revolution? I know that he received a pension some years after the war, and what I am hoping is that the papers relating to his pension will show the names of wife or children. I will greatly appreciate any information you can give me along these lines.
Sincerely yours,
Mrs Berkeley G. Calfee
(Mrs. Berkeley G. Calfee)
Miss Zuck

January 28, 1937.
Mr. J. Randall Creel United States Attorney's Office New York, New York.
BA-J/ILL John Creel W. 534
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of John Creel of Culpeper County, Virginia.
The data which follow were found in pension claim, W. 534, based upon service of John Creel in the Revolutionary War.
John Creel was born in Culpeper County, Virginia; the date of his birth and the names of his parents were not given.
While a resident of Culpeper County, Virginia, he enlisted and served two months as private in Captain Henry Towles' company, under Major Welsh in the Virginia troops, date of this service not given; he enlisted next and served three months as private in Captain Joseph Weaver's company, Colonel Bailey's Virginia regiment, stationed at Albemarle Barracks guarding prisoners; he enlisted July 16, 1781 and served three months as private in Captain Ambrose Bohannon's Virginia company, during which service he marched below Richmond, when pursued Cornwallis and was discharged near Yorktown.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 13, 1832, at which time he resided in Culpeper County, Virginia, where he had always resided. The soldier was then aged seventy-one years.
John Creel died October 27 or 28, 1846 at his home in Culpeper County, Virginia.
The soldier married December 31, 1811, Frances or Fanny
Used date recorded by Cul. County Clerk.

Kilby; they were married by a Minister. Their marriage was recorded in Culpeper County, Virginia.
Frances Creel, the widow of John Creel, was allowed pension on her application executed April 20, 1853, at which time she was aged eighty years. She resided then in Culpeper County, Virginia, in the same house where her husband had lived with her. She died July 21, 1854.
There are no further data regarding the family of John Creel.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

March 23, 1931.
M. D. Creel 2 Avon Street Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section ILL
Dear Madam:
Let the Calculated date of enlistment from date in 1832 You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 534, that John Creel was born in Culpeper County, Virginia, exact date not stated.
While living in Culpeper County, Virginia, in his sixteenth year he enlisted in his sixteenth year, exact date not given, and served two months as a private in Captain Henry Towles' Company under Major Welsh in the Virginia troops.
He enlisted, date not given, served three months in Captain Weaver's Company, Colonel Bailey's Virginia Regiment, and acted as guard at Albemarle Barracks.
He enlisted July 16, 1781 and served three months as a private in Captain Ambrose Bohannon's Virginia Company.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 13, 1832, while a resident of Culpeper County, Virginia, aged seventy- one years.
He died October 27 or 28, 1846( both dates appear in claim).
Soldier married December 31, 1811, Francis or Fanny Kilby. The marriage was recorded on the records of the clerk of the Court of Culpeper County, Virginia.
Frances Creel, soldier's widow, was allowed pension on her application executed April 20, 1853, while a resident of Culpeper

County, Virginia, aged eighty years.
She died July 21, 185 4 .
It is suggested that books written on the life of Aaron Burr might contain the information you desire in regard to certain men named Creel, or the records of the county in which the trial was held.
Very truly yours,
E. W. MORGAN, Acting Commissioner.

Rev. War Section Record Division.
V.L.M.
March 2, 1932.
Hon. Tasker L. Oddie, United States Senate.
In re: John Creel- W. File No. 534 Virginia Troops, Revolutionary War.
You are advised that from the papers in the above noted pension claim it appears that John Creel was born in 1761 in Culpeper County, Virginia, and while residing there enlisted in 1776 as a Private in Captain Henry Towles' Company, under Major Welsh in the Virginia troops, and served 3 months.
He was drafted ( date not stated ) in Captain Josephn Weaver's Company, Colonel Bailey's Regiment, and served 3 months.
He was drafted July 16, 1781 and served in Captain Ambrose Bohannon's Company 3 months.
He was allowed pension on an application executed August 13, 1832, while a resident of Culpeper County, Virginia.
He married December 31, 1811 or 1812 Frances or Fanny

Kilby, and died October 27 or 28, 1846.
She was allowed pension on her application executed April 30, 1853, while a resident of Culpeper County, Virginia aged 80 years.
There is no further data on file as to his family. The above noted is the only soldier of this name found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
Very truly yours,
A handwritten signature in cursive, reading "Washington Durden".
Commissioner.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
No. 5-34
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of John Grub a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1776 2 mos. Pvt Henry Taylor (Major) Welch Va.   1 3 mos. Joseph Weaver Dailey   July 16 1781 3 mos. Ambrose Robinson  
Battles engaged in, not stated Residence of soldier at enlistment, Culpeper Co. Va. Date of application for pension, Aug. 13 1851 H. R. A. Residence at date of application, Culpeper Co. Va. Age at date of application, 71 years born in Culpeper Co. Va.
Remarks: (died Oct. 27 or 28 1846. He was. Dec. 31 1811 or 1812, Francis (Fanny) Kelly. She was al. Res. on an aff. of Apr. 20 1853, while a Resident of Culpeper Co. Va. aged 80 years.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.