Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 3678, Francis Gurney, Penn.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
NUMBER Gurney, Francis W. 3678 Mary
CONTENTS

No. 1 King 10 days 52 -
Reported
Jany 30/49
3575
Pennsylv a Philad a
Mary Gurney widow of Francis Gurney.
Penn who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Capt. St. Geo s
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 385 Dollars 50,
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 day of Jany 1849 and sent to
L. R. Ingersoll Hoff R
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 223 Vol. 2,

9002
Mary Gurney
La.
Act 7. July '38
Washington papers - Lot 21 aug 76. resign. 30 oct - 77 - Lot 14 98 cont 14 mo. 9 d. 14 hr 357.50
A. H. Gurney Present
H. H. Gurney

15122-00542 The Declaration of Mary Gurney, widow of Francis Gurney late of the City of Philadelphia deceased, to obtain a pension under the Acts of Congress in such case made and provided. Eastern District of Pennsylvania City of Philadelphia } S.
Be It known that on this eighth day of May in the year of our Lord one thou- sand eight hundred and sixty three before Honorable Wendell Judge of the District Court of the Uni- ted States for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania personally appeared Mary Gurney of the City of Philadelphia, and commonwealth of Pennsylvania aforesaid aged Seventy four — years and upwards, who being first duly sworn according to law did on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the Acts of Congress in such case made and provided That she is the widow of Francis Gurney late of the City of Philadelphia, deceased, that the said Francis Gurney, to the best of deponent's know- ledge and belief, served as Captain of a company of Militia from the month of May Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and seventy five to the twenty first of August Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and seventy six when he was appoin- ted Lieutenant Colonel of the Eleventh Regiment of Pennsylvania in the Continental Line, com- manded by Colonel Richard Humpston, in which capacity he served until the thirti-

11th day of October Anno Domini Seventeen hundred and Seventy seven; That the said Francis Gurney was present at the battles of Monmouth Brandywine and Germantown. She further says that she was married to the said Francis Gurney on the sixteenth — day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety three, at Wilmington in the State of Delaware (to which place this deponent had removed in consequence of the yellow fever which then prevailed in the City of Philadelphia,) by the Reverend Mr. Clarkson a clergyman of the Protestant Episcopal Church. That deponent's sister Eliza Smith, her husband John S. Smith and his brother David Smith a Mr. Edwards, Miss Wagoner were present at the marriage, that all the persons present except deponent and her sister Eliza Smith are dead. That the said Francis Gurney resided in the City of Philadelphia until the time of his death which took place on the twenty fifth — day of May Anno Domini eighteen hundred & fifteen, and that deponent has remained a widow ever since that period as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed.
Mary Gurney
Sworn & Subscribed in open
District Court May 8. 1843
Arch d & Randall
District Judge

122-0057 In the matter of the application of Mary Gurney widow of the late Francis Gurney, for a pension
The Deposition of Eliza Smith
Eliza Smith of the City of Philadelphia Widow of the late John S. Smith aged seventy years and upwards, at which produced sworn and examined on the part and behalf of the above- named Applicant Mary Gurney, on her solemn oath doth depose and say that she is well ac- quainted with the said Mary Gurney who is her sister and that she was well acquainted with the late Francis Gurney who was the husband of the said Mary Gurney. That during the yellow fever which prevailed in the City of Phi- ladelphia in the year seventeen hundred & ninety three deponent's husband removed his family to Wilmington in the State of Dela- ware, that in the month of October in the said year deponent's sister, the said Mary Gurney was married to the said Francis Gurney at Wilmington, aforesaid, by a Clergyman of the Episcopal Church named Clarkson, That de- ponent, her husband the said John S. Smith, her brother in law Daniel Smith, Mrs Edward and Miss Wagoner were present at the mar- riage. They are all dead except deponent and her sister the said Mary Gurney. That the said Francis Gurney resided with his family in the City of Philadelphia, until his death which took place in the month of May eighteen hundred and fifteen. That deponent first be-

came acquainted with the said Francis Gurney about the year Seventeen hundred and eighty six and continued intimate with him until his death. That when she first knew him he was called Colonel Gurney, & she has heard him speak of his being present at the battles of Brandywine and Germantown, and she always understood that he was an officer in Army during the war of the Revolution; but not during the whole of the war. She further saith that the said Mary Gurney has continued a widow ever since the death of her said husband Francis Gurney, and deponent further says that the said Marriage of her sister the said Mary Gurney took place at the house of deponents husband.
Eliza Smith
Sworn & subscribed in open
Court May 8. 1843-
before Richd. C. Randall
Judge E. D. of Penn a

I Francis Hopkinson Clerk of the District Court of the United States in and for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania Do certify that the Honorable Archibald Randall was at the time of the taking the annexed declaration and deposition of Mary Gurney and the annexed deposition of Eliza Smith the Judge of the District Court of the United States in and for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and now is the Judge of the said Court, and that the signature "Arch a Randall" attached to the declaration and deposition of Mary Gurney, is in the proper hand writing of the said Judge as is also the signature Arch a Randall attached to the deposition of Eliza Smith. In Testimony whereof I have set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court to these presents this Eighth day of May A.D. eighteen hundred and forty three —
Franc. Hopkinson Clk: Dist. Ct.

Copy of the Records of Trinity Church, Wilmington, Delaware
Marriages which have been celebrated in this State (Delaware) agreeably to the Laws of the same, respecting Marriages — by Joseph Clarkson — 1793 (Seventeen hundred and ninety three) October 16 th (sixteenth). Francis Gurney and Mary of Philadelphia — "
I certify that the foregoing is a true and exact copy of the Record with the exception of the date which is expressed in the record in fair legible figures
J. W. McCullough Rector of Trinity Church Wilmington Del.
The State of Delaware } City of Wilmington } ss
The above named J. W. McCullough Rector of Trinity Church and having charge of the records of the same being duly sworn according to Law, on his solemn oath doth depose and say that he holds the office of Rector of Trinity Church in the City of Wilmington aforesaid, and that the foregoing is an exact copy of the records of Trinity Church with the exception above mentioned as certified by him
Sworn to and subscribed before me Nicholas G. Williamson Mayor of the City of Wilmington aforesaid This eighteenth day of May 1843
N. G. Williamson Mayor
J. W. McCullough Rector of Trinity Ch.

August 7, 1930
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section AWF:MLB
Rev. M. Huyett Sangree 103 Madison Street Wellsville, New York
Dear Sir:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 3678, that Francis Gurney served from in 1775, as captain of a company of Pennsylvania Militia, until August 21, 1776, when he was commissioned lieutenant colonel and served in Colonel Richard Hampton's 11th Pennsylvania Regiment; was in the battles of Brandywine and Germantown and resigned October 30, 1777.
He died May 25, 1815, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The soldier married October 16, 1793, in Wilmington, Delaware, Mary, whose maiden name is not given.
She was allowed pension on her application executed May 8, 1843, at which time she was living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and was aged about seventy-four years.
There are no data as to children.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

647 From Francis Gurney to Col. Matlack August 14 th 1876 Respecting Deserters
Philadelphia
Call Mr. Sim. J. Matlack Esq.
To

Dear Sir
Camp at y e old Blozington Aug. 11 th 1876
As a Coll. e of a Batt. n in the Association as well as a member of the Convention and Committee of Safety I must beg leave to trouble you with a matter that greatly concerns the state, As Mr. Richd. Guy's & Edward Hance, having deserted some days ago were apprehended, but on their promising to behave well in future were got off without ignominy Yesterday however they again went off accompanied by Philip Vincamore, Now sir I know your zeal for the cause will naturally lead you to use every endeavour, to have these men apprehended, and as they are rugged fellows, I expect sufficient guards will be furnished to bring them to head Quarters for Tryall, The bearer Lieut. Lennox who is despatched, on this business will give you any further particulars you would wish to be acquainted with
I am Dear
36
Your Most Humble Servt Fran s Gurney

It is undoubtedly necessary that Vigorous measures be taken with these Men - they are the most proper for example, that could have been transferred - they are obstinate fellows and have few friends and are not beloved -
Barnswick 14th August 1796
Yours, &c J. Matlack
To Mr Rittenhouse, M c Cannon &c
Gurney, Francis Penn. W 3678

Philadelphia March 18. 1847
Sir I am now in the receipt of a Pension under act 1838 at the rate of $357. 50 / 100 per annum on account of my late husband's revolutionary Service as a Capt of Genl. Colonel and am of the opinion my husband performed more Service than shown by the Evidence presented in my first application I have appointed Mr. Alexander Ray of Washington my agent and attorney in this my new application for an increase of my Pension & you will please confer with him in relation to my claim
I am Very Respectfully Yr. obedt.
Mary Gurney
James S. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington

Francis Gurney's widow applies rev. cafe - See papers acts 32 - 38 36 & and rolls also -

Report to Hon. J. R. Ingersoll Ingersoll, H. R.

Sub. A. Ray May 31 '47 to same July 29 '47

Mary Gurney 9002 P o Act. 7. July 1838
Letter to H. H. Sylvester 15. May 1843 " J. D. Barclay " " "

Washington May 20. 1867
Sir,
In your letter of the 14 ulto in the case of Mary Gurney of Penn ct act 1838. You state the extracts from the minutes of the Committee of Philadelphia afford no new evidence for a claim in
that "you regard his captaincy as a militia appointment, and as no evidence of a militia officer has been either set forth or proven no allowance can be made for service prior to his appointment in the Penn ct line."
It is a difficult matter as you are aware, to set forth written service of Penn ct most of the militia men were over but short periods of time, while the militia officers continued in command in their respective townships or counties, moreover the militia rolls of the State of Penn ct are very imperfect and afford but little evidence. I am informed Mr Gurney states her husband served in the militia for a long time before he rec d the appointment of Lieut. Col. in the Continental Line. and so stated, when her papers were made out.
In the evidence presented by me, it appears that the committee of safety Dec r 27, 1777 rec d from Capt. Gurney 11 Provincial Minutes the 4 vol. of the American Archive page 763. was referred to, & from which, I now make the following extract.
"John Hancock to Gen l Washington Philadelphia Dec r 18-1776 Sir, The bearer, Captain F. Gurney, has the charge of conducting five hundred thousand dollars for the use of the Army under your command. I wish it safe to hand." (Signed) John Hancock. Pres t .
To his Excellency Gen l Washington.

In addition to this, I herewith enclose a letter written by F. Gurney at "Camp at Ft. and Blanding Jan 14. 1876" to Col. Matthews in regard to certain deserters.
In this connection, however, Capt. Gurney was on service at that time under his appointment as a Militia Capt.
As to the question, I wish to ask is this. Is not the extracts on file from Sec'y of State of Penn. under date Sept 27, 1875. The evidence contained in the 6 Vol. of the American Arch. page 763, 764 and the letter herewith enclosed sufficient to allow the increase of pension from the 27 Sept 1875 to the 14 Aug 1876, as Captain, or until he was appointed Lt. Col. in the regular army.
I remain Sir
Very respectfully
John D. Dusen
Alex. Day
Lt. Col. Edward E. Com'd of Penna.

New York
July 15. 1867
Sir,
In the case of Mary Gurney, widow of Lieut. Col. F. Gurney, act 1838. Penns. In an application for increase you were willing to make an allowance for the months of her husband's service in the Pa. Militia; without reflection, I wrote to her for the return of her pension certificate, yesterday for her friend J. J. Barclay Esq. informed me, that Mr. Gurney received her pension under act 17 June 44 upon application to the bank in Philadelphia. Will you be kind enough to have her certificate made out under act 1838. 43 S 44. at the increased rate.
Your kind compliance will very much Mr. Gurney and Your hon. On Sep Alex. Nays
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comr of Pensions

Mary Gurney
Increase
From 10 July 76 to 21 Aug 76 - mo 1.12 dy -
Capt. 1.12 mo dy $28- L t for 44. 907 357.50 $385.50
Deduct what has been paid under each Act.
A. Ray Esq
Present
10/11

Comptroller-General's Office.
Sundries Dr.
To John Nixon Esqr.
Treasurer to the late Committee of Safety.
United States, brought forward & continued.
Paid Francis Gurney for sundry Articles purchased by him for use of his Company. } 33 1 6
Cap. Francis Gurney for 21 Kettles for the expedition to Jersey } 10 10 0
Auditor General's Office Harrisburg Nov. 4. 1847.
I certify the above to be true extracts, taken from the original Journal on file in this Office.
Witness my hand and seal of office the day and date aforesaid.
John V. Purviance
Aud. Genl.

Sir
Immediately on the receipt of Col: Syl- vester's letter informing me that you deemed it ne- cessary that a cert proof should be furnished of the marriage of Genl. and Mrs Gurney, I ap- plied to the R d Rev d Dr. Lee, Bishop of the Diocese of Delaware, and have just received through him the inclosed certificate of the Rev d J. W. McCul- loch Rector of Trinity Church Wilmington Del- aware. Appended to the certificate is the deposition of the Rev d Mr McCullough taken before A. G. Williamson Esq and authenticated by the Corpor- ate Seal of the City of Wilmington.
I hope that this will be entirely satisfactory. I remain
very Respectfully yours James P Barclay
Philadelphia May 20. 1843
J. L. Edwards Esq

Philadelphia October 11. 1848
Dear Sir,
Enclosed I send you, the application of Mrs Mary Gurney, widow of the late Francis Gurney, for a continuance of her pension under the Act of Congress of 1848.
I will esteem it a very particular favor, if you will give this case your consideration at as early a day as you conveniently can.
Respectfully
Yours James J. Barclay
J. L. Edwards Esq

Washington Nov 9. 1847.
Sir,
In the case of Mary Gurney widow of Francis (at 1838 Philadelphia agency), she asserted in her declaration that her husband served as a Captain in the Penn s . Militia, from early in 1775 to Oct 1776 when he was commissioned a Lieut Col. in the Continental Line, for the latter service, the widow has been pensioned. Also in her behalf; I asserted a claim for a further allowance on account of her husband's services as a Captain, but as the evidence adduced was not satisfactory to prove military service, except "His letter to Col. Matthews in August 1776" which in your letter May 27. 47. you say. "is evidence that he was in service in New Jersey at the Blazing Star in August 1776"
I herewith enclose a certificate from the auditor General's office bearing showing sundry payments to Captain Francis Gurney by John Nixon Treasury 2 d and charged to the United States of $44. 6. 0 Day p. 121. for the use of his company. But as you will perceive, the charges are without date or year: I enclose Certificate N. 2. from a different entry and book. Showing the payment to Capt. Francis Gurney of $10. 10. - was July 10. 1776. this together with with the letter on file and cited above, dated in August 1776. clearly establishes a two month term of service.
Our main impression is, and perhaps derived from you, that the Militia term of service in the Jersey expedition was for a longer period than two months. and if such be the fact, you will doubtless make the proper allowance.
I am Your Most. Ob. Serv.
Alex. Ray

Phila. May 8, 1843
James L. Barclay
Enc. pension papers of Mrs Mary Gurney.
B140 Sec May 10/43 Pension Office
St.
Washington
Secretary of War
Genl. James M. Porter

Hon. James M. Porter
Secretary of War
Washington
D.C.
Phila. Aug. 8, 1843 James M. Barclay Rev. person papers of Mr. Murray Murray Baltimore Md. 1843 American Spn

My dear Sir
As I am not acquainted with the name of the Commissioner of Pensions I have taken the liberty of sending you the enclosed and to beg the favor of you to have it directed and transmitted to him. It contains the declaration of Mrs Mary Gurney widow of the late General Gurney to obtain a pension. She is an old and highly valued friend of mine, and I will feel very particularly obliged to you if you can expedite the business. Her health is very infirm, and she will not, in all probability be long here. Her husband's services in the Army of the Revolution have been highly praised. He was engaged in the Battles of Brandywine, Germantown and Monmouth, and distinguished himself. I believe he led the regiment in one or two of the battles, in the absence of Col. Hampton. May I also ask of

you the favor to send the letter addressed to Col: Sylvester to him.
I remain
very truly
yours
James Wardlaw
Phila a May 8. 1843
Honl. James M. Porter

Sir,
I yesterday transmitted to you the declaration of Mrs Mary Gurney to obtain a pension under the Acts of Congress. The declaration was accompanied by the affidavit of Mrs Eliza Smith proving Mrs Gurney's marriage to Genl Gurney, his death, and Mrs Gurney's continued widowhood. In consequence of the marriage taking place at Wilmington during the yellow fever it would be almost impossible to obtain a certificate, and having the evidence of a lady who was present I hope that will be considered as entirely sufficient. I enclose Judge Randalls certificate of the credibility of Mrs Smith. The evidence of Genl Gurney's services as a captain of Militia will be forwarded as soon as obtained. I remain
Very Respectfully
Yours
James L. Barclay
Phila d May 9. 1843
James L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions

Dear Sir,
Enclosed I send you the declaration of Mrs Mary Gurney, to obtain her pension under the act of Congress of 1843. I hope you will find the papers in due form.
Mrs Gurney is very much obliged to you for your prompt attention on a former occasion.
I remain
Very Respectfully
Yours James M Barclay
April 9. 1844
Col. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions

Sir,
I have the honor to transmit to you the declaration of Mrs Mary Gurney, for the purpose of obtaining a pension. The declaration is accompanied by the proof her marriage, the death of her husband Genl Gurney and her widowhood. The proof of his services as Lieut. Colonel of the Eleventh Regiment of the Penn a Line, is I understand in the War Office, and I hope to be able to forward proof of his services as Capt. of a Company of Militia. Be pleased to notify Henry A. Sylvester Esquire of the receipt of this letter.
I remain
very Respectfully
James Barclay
Philad. a May 8. 1843

United States of America Eastern District of Pennsylvania ss.
I Archibald Randall Judge of the District Court of the United States in and for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, do certify that Mary Gurney upon declaration was made before me on the eighth day of May eighteen hundred and forty three, for the purpose of obtaining a pension, is known to me to be a person of respectability and credibility and to be the person she represents herself to be in the said declaration, and that Eliza Smith upon affidavit was taken before me on the day and year aforesaid in support of the claim of the said Mary Gurney for a pension is also known to me to be a person of respectability and credibility and to be the person she represents herself to be in the said affidavit. In Testimony whereof I have set my hand and at these presents this ninth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty.
Arch d Randall Judge E. Dist. of Penn a
I Francis Hopkinson Clerk of the District Court of the United States in and for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, do certify that the Honorable Archibald Randall was at the time of granting the above certificate and now is Judge of the District Court of the United States in and for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and that the signature of said Randall to the said certificate is in the proper hand writing of the said Judge. In Testimony whereof I have set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court to these presents this ninth day of May Anno Domini eighteen hundred and forty three.
Franc. Hopkinson Clk. Dist. Ct.

Washington
March 26. 1867
Sir
In the case of Mary Gurney a pension under act 1838 at the rate of $357. 50 per annum. Pa. no. 2 herewith enclose her letter to you. applying for an increase of her pension on the ground of additional evidence.
By the certificate from the Dep Secy of State of Penn y you will find her husband was in service Dec r 27. 1775 as Captain, and continued in service in that grade till Oct 25. 1776 when he was appointed a Lieut Col. of the 11 Batt. of the Penn y Continental Troops. He remained in service until the 20 Oct 1777 when he resigned his commission, for this evidence I have to request, application be made to the Department of State, book of "Army Returns" page 143 shows the appointment of Lieut Col. Francis Gurney Oct 1776 and his resignation Oct 20. 1777.
I would also refer you to the American Archives vol 4 page 783. it there appears he was in service as Capt. 18 Jan. 1776
The claim is therefore made for service as Captain from Dec r 27. 1775 to Oct 25. 1776, 9 mos 29 days. from Oct 25. 76 to Oct 20. 1777 as Lieut Col. 12. 05.
I remain very respectfully
Yours On Sir
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm ee of Pension
Adv. Ray

THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH WELLSVILLE, NEW YORK
M. HUYETT SANGREE Minister 103 Madison Street
June 28th, 1930.
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir;
I would like to have what information you can give me about Lieutenant Colonel Francis Gurney, 11th Pennsylvania Regiment. He died in 1815, May 25th.
Family tradition has it that he served on General Washington's staff.
Thank you for the trouble involved in this request.
Very truly yours,
M. W. Sangree
M. Huyett Sangree.

Certificate of Service of Col Gurney —

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
DEPARTMENT
OF STATE.
To all to whom these presents shall come, Greeting:
I CERTIFY, That the paper hereunto annexed contains true extracts from "The Washington Papers" on file in this Department.
Testimony whereof, I H. S. Legaré SECRETARY OF STATE, of the United States, have hereunto subscribed my name and caused the Seal of the Department of State to be affixed.
at the City of Washington, this twelfth day of May A. D. 18 43 and of the Independence of the United States of America the 67th
H. S. Legaré

Extract from a "list of Pennsylvanian Officers as appointed by the Council of Safety pursuant to the Resolution of Congress dated September 18 th 1776."
"Arrangement of the Officers of the Eleventh Regt. of Penna."
Date of Commissions
Colonel.. Richard Hampton.. September 27 th 1776
Lt Col.. Francis Gurney... August 21 st do
Major.. Francis Mentges... September 27 th do
Captains
Samuel Dawson ..... September 30 th 1776
John Coates ..... do .. do "
14 mo 9 ds
Letters to Washington,
Army Returns -
N o . 99 - page 178.
over

Extract
"State of the Officers 11 th Pen. Regiment Rich d Hampton Colonel — Raised 27 th Sept. 1776 and incorporated with the 10 th Penn. Regiment 24 th June 1778.
Field Officers
Rich d Hampton Col. 27 th Sept. 76 Lieut. Col. 10 th July 1776 by determination of a Board of Genl. Officers 1 st Oct. 76, Colonel 10 th Pen. Regt. 24 th June 78.
✓ Fran s Gurney Lt. Col. 27 th Sept. 76 Resign'd 30 th Oct. 77. Fran s Mentges Major 27 th Sept. 76 Transfer'd to the 7 th Pen. Reg. 24 th June 78 by the above Board of Genl. Officers Major 7 th Oct. 1776. "
Washington Papers —
Arrangements of Officers, &c.
Vol. 5. N. Y. & Penn. page 142.

Col Guiney

Joana Gurney of Philada a was appointed in May 1775 a Captain in the Reg t raised by the authority of the State of Penn. @ in 1776 entered the regular army @ was appointed Lt Col of the Reg t — Was in the Battle of Iron Hill, Brandywine @ Germantown, was wounded with foot
Soon after he left the service by resignation died 25 May 1815.
See Portfolio Vol 6 p 230
Sept - 1815 —

5337.
Philadelphia, Penn.
Mary Gurney
widow of Francis Gurney who was a Lieut. Colonel in the Revolution
Rep.
Lt. Col. Alex. Ray
Apl 18 th , 1847
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 357 Dollars 50 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 17. day of April 1844 and sent to James J. Barclay Philadelphia
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 1, Page 132,
109

5337 Pennsylvania Phil
Report
Mary Gurney widow of William Gurney who was a Capt. of R. Col. in the Revolution Husband died 25th May 1815
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 385 Dollars 50
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3rd day of Dec. 1847 and sent to Alex. Ray Indiana from $357.50. Due in Present all former payments under each Act
[Acts of March 3, 1843, and June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book a Vol. 2 Page 108

7284
Reported
Pennsylvania.
Mary Gurney
Widow of Francis Gurney who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 25th May, 1815 of Phil a C. in the State of Penn. who was a Capt & Lieut Col in the commanded by Captain _____ of the Reg t commanded by Col Hampton in the Penn. line for 1.12 yrs. Capt. 14 mo. 9 d. 24 h.
Inscribed on the Roll of Philadelphia at the rate of 385 Dollars 50 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836. Increased from $357.50 Deduct all former payments under this Act. Certificate of Pension issued the 3rd day of Dec r 1847 and sent to A. Ray Present
Total amount, $
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by W. R. ... Clerk, Book 2 Vol. 1 Page 221.

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 3678
Mary Turner Widow Francis Turner St. Col. Rev. War
Act: Feb. 2, 1848
Index:—Vol. a , Page 297
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1930-Eng. 6-11-33 & Rev. M. ...

No 7284-
Repo May 25
Pennsylvania
Mary Gurney
widow of Francis Gurney-
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 25th: May, 1815 of Philadelphia in the State of Penn d
who was a Lt. Col: in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the
Regt: _____ commanded by Col: Hampton - in the Pennsylvania - line for 14 mo: 9 days -
Inscribed on the Roll of Philadelphia at the rate of 357 - Dollars 50 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24th - day of May 1843 and sent to H. H. Sylvester present -
Total amount, $1787. 50
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by W. M. Stewart Clerk, Book 4 Vol. 2 - Page 152
221.

She recd 357 50 a year for 5-
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3d March, 1843, granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the act of July 7, 1838.
State of Pennsylvania } ss. City of of Philada }
On this Third ————— day of April AD 1844 personally appeared before the subscriber an alderman of the said City ————— Mary Gurney a resident of the City of Philad a in the county of Philadelphia aged Seventy five ————— years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 3d March, 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Francis Gurney who was a Lieutenant Colonel in the Eleventh Regiment of Infantry in the Services of the United States and the annual amount of the pension which she received under the act of July 7, 1838, was Three thousand and fifty seven \frac{50}{100} dollars.
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before
Mary Gurney
W. B. Rawle Alderman and Ex officio a Justice of the Peace
State of Pennsylvania } ss. City of Philadelphia }
Philad a April 3 rd ————— 1844
I, Thomas Barton Gantinger a Magistrate in the City above named, do hereby certify, that I have the most satisfactory evidence, viz. my own personal knowledge, that Mary Gurney ————— who this day appeared before me, and made oath to the truth of the foregoing declaration, is the identical person she represents herself to be.
Given under my hand at Philadelphia on the day and year above written.
W. B. Rawle Alderman and Ex officio a Justice of the Peace
I, Richard Palmer Jr. Esq. a Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia county, certify that Thos. Barton Gantinger Esq. is a magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signature, purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of office, and
subscribed my name, this fourth day of April in the year One thousand eight hundred and forty four
R. Palmer Jr. Notary Public a Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas - Philad a County

Philadelphia July 10 th 1776.
Sundry Accounts. Dr — — To Cash
Paid Cap t Francis Gurney for 21 Camp Kettles for the expedition to the Jerseys & bill
£ 10 10 0
June 30 th 1777
Coll d : Richard Hampton, paid Lt Col d Fras. Gurney
375. — —
July 12 th
Coll d : Rich d Hampton paid Lieut Col d F. Gurney £ 375.
Aug t 2 d
paid him say Lt Col d Fras Gurney
225.
600. — —
Second Regiment Commutation.
We and each of us whose Names are hereunto subscribed, do acknowledge to have recieved from Major Thomas B. Bowen, and Captain Eneurius Beatty, Agents, for the late Pennsylvania Line, the several sums opposite to our Names respectively, in certificates, dated July 1, 1784, bearing Interest at six per cent. from November the fourth 1783. signed by John Pierce, Commissioner, and described as below, being for the Balance of a settlement between the United States and us for commutation of five years full Pay in lieu half Pay for life
   Date of Issues No. of Certificates Letter. Names Sums Signers   dollars cts.     Aug t 27, 1784 73286 Px Richard Hampton 1600. Rich d Hampton   do do 7 Rx Richard Hampton 1600 Rich d Hampton   do do 8 Rx Richard Hampton 1211 Rich d Hampton  
Auditor General's Office Harrisburg May 15 th 1846.
I certify the above to be true extracts, taken from the original books of this department.
Witness my hand and seal of office the day and year aforesaid
M c H. Hammond for John N. Purvance
Recd. Issued.

Extracts from the Minutes of the Committee of Safety No. 1, 2 & 3.
At a meeting of the Committee of Safety December 27, 1775.
Present, John Nixon, Chairman, &c. &c. &c. Robert Fovers, Commissary, Reports his having received and delivered the following articles. Delivered Capt. Saml. Nicholas by order of the Navy Committee 100 Provincial Muskets, &c. &c.
  Received from Capt. Knox  13 Provincial Muskets     8 Bayonets & Scabbards    from Capt. Gurney  11 Provincial Muskets     9 Bayonets, 25 Scabbards  
In Committee of Safety May 21 st 1776.
Resolved, That the report, brought in by Col. Robert Dean and Col. Cadwallader from the office appointed to try the Cartridges with which the Associators are furnished, be printed in the different News-papers of this City, which is as follows.
We the subscribers appointed by the Board of Officers of the Associators of the City & Liberties of Philad a for the purpose of examining the cartridges delivered by the commissary to the said Associators, have carefully examined the same, & find the weight of the Powder therein contained, is two fifth parts of the weight of the Ball. It appears clearly, from the experiment, that the Powder is very good, that the above proportion is fully sufficient, and that more would be useless if not dangerous.
(Signed) T. Matlack, Col. R. B. Frank Wade, Col. 2 nd Bat n Frank Marray, Col. 3 rd Bat n W m Mill. . . . Col. 1 st Bat n  Philadelphia 20 May 1776

In council of Safety Oct. 21 st 1776.
Present David Rittenhouse V. President &c. &c. Resolved, That Capt. Francis Gurney be appointed to receive of Robert Eastburn all the money now in his hands for salt sold by him, by order of this council and all other monies, which may be received by the same Eastburn for any future cargoes, the said Francis Gurney to be accountable for such sums to this Board.
October 25. 1776
In council of Safety
Present, Thomas Wharton jun. President, Resolved, That Richard Hampton Esq r be appointed Colonel of the Eleventh Battalion, of continental Troops of this State,
That, Francis Gurney Esq r be appointed Lieutenant Colonel of the 11 th Battalion of ditto.
December 7. 1776
In council of Safety
Present. Tho Wharton jun. President, "an order was drawn on M rs Westcott in favor of Lieutenant Col l Gurney, for 1000 dollars for recruiting service for the 11 th Penn a Reg t . to be charged to Col l Richard Hampton.
In council of Safety
Philadelphia Feby 25. 1777
Present. Thomas Wharton jun. President, "an order was drawn on M rs Westcott in favor of Col l Gurney for 1000 dollars for the recruiting service to be charged to Col l Hampton.

Pennsylvania H.
I do certify that the foregoing are true extracts from the "Minutes of the Council of Safety," Nos 1, 2 & 3, remaining among the official Records of this office
Witness my hand and Seal of the Secretary's office at Harrisburg this 10 th day of July A.D. 1846.
H. P. Schunk
Deputy Secretary of the Comm th

DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3d March 1843  2 o February 1848 , entitled "An Act to make further provision for surviving widows of soldiers of the Revolution," certain widows who have received pensions under the act of July 7, 1838.
State of Pennsylvania } ss. City of Philadelphia }
On this Eleventh day of October A.D. 1848 personally appeared before the undersigned, an alderman of the City of Philadelphia, Mary Gurney a resident of the said City in the county of Philadelphia aged eighty five years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 3d March 1843  2 o February 1848 , granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Francis Gurney who was a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army of the United States during the Revolutionary war and the annual amount of the pension which she received under the act of July 7, 1838  14 th June 1844 , was Three hundred and eighty five dollars, and fifty cents . She further declares that she is still a widow.
Mary Gurney
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before
Elisha Crowell Alderman Ex. Official Justice of the Peace
State of Pennsylvania } ss. County of Philadelphia }
October 9 th 1848
I, Elisha Crowell Ald. and Ex. off. a Magistrate in the county above named, do hereby certify, that I have the most satisfactory evidence, viz. my own personal knowledge, that Mary Gurney who this day appeared before me, and made oath to the truth of the foregoing declaration, is the identical person she represents herself to be.
Given under my hand at Philadelphia on the day and year above written.
Elisha Crowell Alderman
I, John Smith Prothonotary & Clerk of the Court of the Court of Common Pleas of the forementioned county, certify that Elisha Crowell is a magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signature, purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of office, and subscribed my name, this Eleventh day of October in the year 1848
John Smith Prothonotary