Warren County OhArchives Military Records.....Dunlavy, Francis October 3, 1832
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Pension Application Of Francis Dunlavy, Natl Archives Microseries M804, Roll #__, Application #S2526
	Warren County, Ohio, October 3, 1832, Francis Dunlavy, a resident of the town of
Lebanon, aged 70 years: “That on or about the 1st day of October 1776,  he
volunteered as a private in the militia of the United States and in the company of
Captain Isaac Cox, and David Steele as lieutenant; and that he encamped with said
company on the 2nd bank of Ohio River at a place then called Holliday’s Cove
opposite a large island in the now county of Brooke, VA. That the company built a
fort, or a chain of cabins called blockhouses on said ground, and scouted or ranged
up and down the river a certain distance every day, two at a time. This was one of a
line of stations from Fort Pitt to Grave’s Creek.”

	“Saw no field officer but Colonel John Gibson, who passed and called at the
stations along the river, as visiting or supervising them. Of Captain Cox’s company
there were John Sappington, Edward King, and some of the name of ‘Greathouse,’ who
became notorious afterwards as having been concerned in the murder of a number of
drunken Indians in the month of April 177[?6?]. Remained there until the 2onth of
December, when he, with the rest, were discharged, having served two months and one
half and upwards.”

	“That in the month of July 1777, he served in the militia at Fort Pitt, 14 days as
a substitute for his father, Anthony Dunlavy, who served the first half of a month,
for which time he had been drafted. General hand had just arrived, but had brought
no troops with him. Don’t certainly recollect the names of any militia officers, as
he, with other privates, did duty in the garrison under regular officers, Colonel
John Gibson and some of the 13th Virginia regiment in the garrison: Captains Scott,
Bell and David Steele above named, well known about Pittsburg during many years both
before and after the Revolutionary War; Simon Girty, a subaltern, but already at
that time engaged in intercourse with the Indians, many of whom were in and about
that place and which he thinks is the reason that the militia were called in at that
time.”

	“On or about the 1st of March, 1778, this deponent volunteered his services for one
month. Rendezvoused at Cox’s Station, waters of Peter’s Creek. Colonels Isaac Cox
and John Cannon attended to organize the men. After remaining about 8 days, some
negotiation took place, in which it was agreed the militia should give up their
arms, and that certain recruits who were enlisting in the regular service, but who
were not yet provided with arms, should take the place of the militia in stations of
defense, and that the latter should return to attend to their crops. Under this
regulation, were all dismissed (that is the militia). On about the 15th of August
following, this deponent was drafted for one month, rendezvoused at Pittsburg, put
under the command of John Springer, lieutenant, who was attached with his militia
troops to Captain ?Ferrol. lately from the seaboard who had no troops of his own
(but whose company of 1-year’s men  shortly after arrived as enlisted), but had a
company of men but had a company of men detached from those of the 13th of Virginia.
Captain Ferrol with his command marched or ranged the woods on the frontier line to
Wheeling, calling and visiting various stations or places of resort for the
surrounding inhabitants between Pittsburg and Wheeling at the latter, relieved, and
took the place of the militia from Hampshire, VA under the command of  Captain
Daniel Cresap, brother to the celebrated Michael Cresap, remained in the garrison at
Wheeling some time, ranged or scouted the woods up and down the river and around the
garrison. Lieutenant Springer and his men returned to Pittsburg, where at the close
of the month, we were discharged.”

	“About the 5th of October, entered the company of Captain John ?Crow? as a
substitute for Andrew ?Hood [or Flood], subalterns not certainly recollected.
Rendezvoused at the mouth of the Beaver. McIntosh, commander-in-chief, Colonel
Stephenson (thinks Hugh) commanded the battalion or regiment that Captain Cross was
in; Colonel William Crawford’s half-brother to Stephenson. The regiment or larger
numbers of troops all militia. Colonel Evans, with his troops was under Crawford.
Colonels John Gibson of the 13th Virginia and Daniel Brodhead of the 8th
Pennsylvania, with their respective regiments or parts of them in the army; Daniel
Leet-adjutant of the regular troops,  but to which regiment attached, don’t
recollect. Laughlin McIntosh, son to the general, aid-de-camp or brigade major.
Great number of militia from Hampshire, Berkeley, Rockingham, Augusta, even
Botetourt Counties in Virginia; colonels John Morrow, Boyer, Major Prekhart (of the
?staff), and others.”

	“Built a fort of much strength and capacity. On the 5th of November, marched for
the interior through the Indian country, as it was then called. Crossed into the
forks of the Muskingum some distance above the Moravian towns, built Fort Lawrence
not far from New Philadelphia. Left Colonel Gibson and some regulars in the fort,
returned to McIntosh and was discharged about the 20th of December, deponent having
served two months and a half and upwards.”

	“On the 25th of August, 1779, was drafted and rendezvoused at Fort Pitt. Encamped 3
days in the King’s orchard on the banks of the Allegheny River. Fourth day, in the
afternoon,  marched up the river, about 700 men, some light horse, and some Indians
perhaps. Colonel Daniel Brodhead commanded part of his regiment along Colonel Gibson
next in command with part of 13th Virginia, some independent companies, Colonel
Flanagan (thinks Thomas) commanded the militia. This applicant was in the company of
Captain Ellis; Joseph Beeler junior, lieutenant; brigade major Findley (not Samuel)
and Major ?Varnier and Major Campbell of stentorian voice. Last three, all of the
regular troops. John Monteur, a half-blood (son of Andrew Monteur, a Frenchman), a
man of information and education, but a great savage.”

“ Marched up the Allegheny on the east side, crossed the ?Kistamanata’s  at the
mouth, crossed Crooked Creek and came to the Kittaning, where was a garrison. Lay
some days at an old town on the river bottom some 12 miles above the Kittaning.
Marched up the river and crossed to the west side, some 15 miles below the mouth of
French Creek, crossed the latter creek and moved on towards the “Muncy” towns. Met
some 30 or 40 Indian warriors, defeated them, killing several and wounded some, who
escaped. Some took a steep hill to the west, some took to the river and escaped to
an island. Had none killed but 4 or 5 wounded on our side. Thinks Jonathan Lane, a
pilot or spy was one of the latter. Went into the towns then abandoned. Lay there
nearly a week. Cut up several hundred acres of corn growing along the river on each
side, returning to Pittsburg all the way on the east side. John Wand, a youth, and
perhaps an ensign, but of what troops don’t recollect, had his thigh broken by his
horse falling on a rock in a creek, ever since called Slippery Rock. Crossed the
Allegheny opposite Pittsburg and was discharged about 29th September, after serving,
inclusive about 35 days. ?Nola Bone, lieutenants-John Hardin and Samuel Brady, first
of the 13th VA and the other 8th PA and who afterwards became famous in Indian
warfare were in the above expedition.” 

“About the 1st of April 1782 deponent volunteered his services to march against the
hostile Indians. Rendezvoused at Decker’ Station on the east banks of the Ohio about
1 mile above the mouth of Cross Creek. Lay there some days. Was dismissed by Colonel
James Marshall of Washington County, PA, then when the call was made, not having men
enough to undertake anything of importance, returned home after an absence of ten
days inclusive.”

“On the 15th of May following, returned to Decker’s Station, crossed the Ohio and
lay encamped there 3 or 4 days in the Mingo Bottom. Being volunteers, we chose our
officers. Colonel William Crawford elected commander in chief; Colonel David
Williamson 2nd in command. This applicant was in the company of Captain Craig
Ritchie. John Miller, Joseph Bean, Andrew Hood [or Flood] and others-captains of
companies, Jonathan Lane and John Slover-pilots, Dr. Knight-surgeon, Daniel
Leet-brigade major. Whole number of troops, about 500, mostly mounted men on
horseback.” 

“Marched for the Indian towns about 20th. Crossed the Muskingum above the Moravian
town then lately laid waste, up ?Kilbeck and Mohican Forks, crossed over to Sandusky
Plains. Met the Indians on the western verge of  the plains on the 4th of June, P.M.
 Had a battle. Fought till dark with various success. Had about 20 men killed and
wounded. Both parties lay on their arms all night within sight of each other.
Indians lay all round us next day at long shot distance. Some skirmishing, but no
regular battle.”

“Seemed to increase considerably. Appeared to be commanded by Simon Girty above
mentioned. Deponent heard him speak often, knew his voice well. At the close of
daylight on the 5th, broke through the Indian lines, who appeared very alarmed. We
retreated all night without ever halting. Stopped a few minutes in the morning to
collect. Had about 300 men who collected under Colonel David Williamson. About two
o’clock the Indians on horseback overtook and attacked in the front left flank and
rear. Formed and repulsed them. Had some killed and taken, or wounded. Captain
Joseph Bean in particular, was shot through the body, but recovered. Died some 12
years ago, Nelson County, KY, where he had resided near 30 years. Major Harrison,
William Crawford, junior (nephew to the colonel), and some others killed or taken.”

“Continued the retreat, Indians pursued and fired on us occasionally, but were
repulsed when approaching near shot. A violent rain rendered fire arms nearly
useless. Encamped in the woods some miles east of the plains. Indians encamped about
a mile off. We marched at daybreak. They fired on our rear at the moment of moving.
Killed or took some. Did not pursue us, but betook themselves to the pursuit of
straggling parties, who from accident or design had separated. Among these were
Colonel Crawford, John Slover, Dr. Knight, and others. These three all taken.
Crawford burned. Dr. Knight and Slover made their escape and returned home some ?30
days after.”

“This applicant arrived at Mingo Bottom and crossed over about the 12th and was
discharged next day and returned home after a service of 28 days, or 38 inclusive.
Besides the above mentioned persons were several militia field officers, Colonel
McClelland, Majors Geddes, Brinton and Rose (a foreigner),  but as most of them
served in the capacity as privates, I can’t say who of them had command. He was in
no battle or skirmish except as aforesaid.”

“Was born the latter part of the year 1762 in Frederick County, now state of 
Virginia. Had no record of his age. Was living about 12 or 14 miles southwardly from
Pittsburg when called into service and during the whole of the Revolutionary War and
for many years before and afterwards. Lives now in this state, in Lebanon, Warren
County, and has lived in this county and Hamilton (from which Warren was taken) 40
years…”

“This deponent further says that all the above services were under regular
government, all but those of 1782 by the authority of the state of Virginia, the
latter under the state of Pennsylvania {the district of country changed between the
provinces and states of Virginia and Pennsylvania sometime during the time the
applicant lived there] and also states that living on the verge of the frontier, the
people often en mass on sudden alarms without any authoritative call, and on these
occasions, he with others, often turned out, but that the above services were all in
consequence of regular or legal calls and that in all the above, he performed the
duties of a private soldier except in the expeditions of 1778 under Colonel Brodhead
and that of 1782 under Colonel Crawford, he acted in the capacity of sergeant.”

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