Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 23,814, for Samuel Moore, New Jersey
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(3-1776)

SERVICE 

New Jersey 

Moore, Samuel 

NUMBER

S. 23,814

CONTENTS
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See letter 1 Octr 1836 to Jus G Montgomery

No 11.058

Pennsylvania

Samuel Moore

of Columbia co in the State of Pennsylvania who was an Ensign Sgt. Priv in the company commanded by Captain Kerhart of the Regt commanded by col Smith in the Pennsylvania (?) for 

5. mo 22 da Ensign      57.04
1 mo 5 da Sgt.            5.82

1 mo 12 da Priv      4.64
                                $67.50

Inscribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania at the rate of 67. Dollars. 50. Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. 

Certificate of Pension issued the 20 day of March 1833 and sent to Pensioner Danville Pa

Arrears to the 4th of March 1833.    135.00 
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Sept 1830. 33.75
                                               $168.75

{Revolutionary claim, Act June 7, 1832.}

Recorded by John T. Sprague Clerk 
Book E. Vol 5 Page 39.
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Saml Moore
19152
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I Jacob Eyerly esquire (?) of the court of Common Pleas of Columbia county aforesaid do hereby certify that William Montgomery & Leonard Ruperts esquires sho have signed the above certificate of the credibility of the Honorable Jacob Gearhart on the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of said County before whom the deposition of the said Jacob Gearhart was taken - in witness whereof I have hereto set my hand 

the seal of the said court of Danville this twelfth day of November AD Eighteen hundred & thirty two 
Jacob Eyerly
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State of Pennsylvania Columbia County. On this 7th day of November 1832 personally appeared in Open court of Common Pleas before Seth Chapman esquire President of the Court and his associates now sitting Samuel Moon a resident of Madison township in said county of Columbia and state aforesaid of the age of seventy nine years who being duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of congress papered June 7, 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following names officer and served as herein stated. About the 20th March 1776 he entered the Company commanded by Captain Cornelius Kerhart as a volunteer in Kingwood township Hunterdon county New Jersey- this company marched first to Elizabeth town and then to Amboy was in service six weeks this tour, got not written discharge. In the fall of the same year was drafted as a militia man into a company commanded by Captain Jacob Gearhart, deponent was appointed and acted as orderly sergeant of the Company; this company was formed in Kingwood township aforesaid about September and was marched to  Elizabeth town point. Deponent was in the service five weeks  this tour but received no written discharge. Same fall deponent was elected an Ensign of the same company commanded by Captain Jacob Gearheart, joined the company immediately after the election acted as Ensign- marched with the company towards Elizabeth town. Was stopped at Bound brook, marched towards Brunswick, and then returned towards the Delaware with part of Washington’s army that was then retreating to Pennsylvania. Was in the service this tour about five weeks.* about the first of June of the year 1777 deponent was ordered with an Ensign’s command of men (about twenty) to Pyramus [Paramus] was stationed there to prevent the country people from trading with the British who then lay at New Brunswick was then in the service one month that tour. A few days after the deponent returned from this tour he was again ordered into service, the whole Militia was then called. deponent acted as Ensign this tour, marched to Flemingtown [Flemington] where General Sullivan was, were ordered from there to Kouchstown there to wait for orders from there marched towards Brunswick, joined Colonel Firman at Millstown; deponent was in the service this tour about three weeks- about February 1778 deponent was again called into service, with Captain Gearheart’s company
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deponent still being Ensign of the Company, the company was marched to Millstown, where it was stationed during the tour- deponent was in the service five weeks this tour- about the middle of June 1778 the deponent then residing in Sussex County, New Jersey  was again called into service as a Militia man in the company commanded by captain Winters was marched first to Pittstown then towards Monmouth, was within hearing of the cannon at the battle of Monmouth, after the British had retreated through the Jerseys, the company was discharged- deponent was in the service this tour three weeks to the best of his recollection. * In the winter of 1777 deponent as Ensign of Captain Gearheart’s company was in the service one month guarding the State Legislature of New Jersey at Pittstown and the public stores there, and pursuing the Tories that then were troublesome in that quarter. Deponent knows of no person who can testify as to his service but Jacob Gearheart and Phebe Farly [illegible] to questions by the Court. Deponent was born 24th November 1753 in Hopewell township, Hunterdon County New Jersey. Deponent has no record of his age at his residence. Deponent lives in Kingswood township Hunterdon County aforesaid whe called into service except for the last tour in 1778 when he resided in Sussex County, New Jersey- He moved to Northumberland County Pennsylvania about the year 1790 and from there to Columbia County when deponent at present resides about sixteen years. Deponent was a volunteer for the first tour and for the otherwise was called into the service by the Militia laws as an officer. The first tour while deponent lay at Amboy, Colonel Smith commanded our regiment and General Dickerson commanded the whole of the Militia that lay at Amboy- at Elizabeth town Colonel Mahelm commanded the regiment the deponent was attached to- on deponents third tour colonel Mahelm was our Colonel and Taylor our Lieutenant Colonel- our company was first ordered to Elizabeth town, before we arrived there we received orders to wait at Bound brook for further orders, Washington’s Army was then on it retreat through New Jersey to Pennsylvania. We lay two or three days at Bound Brook, then received orders to march to New Brunswick when it was expected General Washington wanted to make a stand, before we arrivedd there Washington’s Army had left the place a couple of light horsemen stopped us a few miles from there and we were ordered the highest route to Robinsons ferry on the Delaware and to take charge of the hospital stores and some sick and wounded of Washington’s Army- whilst deponent was guarding the State Legislature at Pittstown he assisted in  arresting a number of Tories and carrying to the Legislature where they were examined but deponent does not now recollect the name of any other than Charles Marshall who was informed on by a person of the name of Everitt- The officers of Captain Gearhear’s Company of whom deponent was one had
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Concur in that opinion. Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. Jacob Eyerly, Prothonotary  J.B Patterson. Jacob Gearheart
And the said court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War department  that the above applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he staes- And the Court further certifies that it appears to them that John B. Patterson who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman residing in  Columbia County, aforesaid, and that Jacob Gearheart who has signed the same is a resident of Northumberland County and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit. Seth Chapman . I Jacob Eyerly Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas aforesaid do hereby certify that the forgoing contains the original of Samuel Moore for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office is   day of November  A.D. 1832. Columbia County   Jacob Gearheart Esquire of Rusk township Northumberland County on his solemn oath says he was well acquainted with Samuel Moor the above applicant during the revolutionary war, that he was Ensign of a company commanded by deponent’s father, Jacob Gearheart of Hunterdon county New Jersey. Deponent does not know the length of time the said Samuel Moore served during the revolutionary war but knows that he was out several tours, part as a private and part as Ensign of said Company. The said Samuel Moore and deponent their living both residents of Hunterdon County New Jersey aforesaid. Jacob Gearheart . Sworn and subscribed in Open Court of Common Pleas. Nov 12, 1832. Jacob Eyerly, Prothonotary. We william Montgomery and Leonard Rupert Judges of the said Court certify that we are well acquainted with the Honorable Jacob Gearheart who has made the above deposition and that he is a credible person and his statement is entitled to credit. William Montgomery. Leonard Rupert
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Seized goods of a number of Tories or disaffected Militia men who had been drafted and refused to perform military duty. While those goods were under seizure and for sale a notice was stuck up one night near my door and also one near Captain Gearheart's door stating that if we sold the goods [illegible] for Militia fines we might  expect to have our houses and barns burnt, but although we sold the goods our property was not burnt- Whilst deponent lay at Millstown we exchanged shots when on a scout near Brunswick with three of the Hessian c[illegible] , this was the night before the British left [New] Brunswick for Amboy or that quarter-We were marched into Brunswick the same day the British left it. The next day we were marched towards Amboy as far as Strawberry Hill where the British lay- General Sullivan joined us before we marched Strawberry Hill, we were marched very near the British but did not attack them, nor they us. General Maxwell with his command was near us on our left during this march and General Washington was on the left of General Maxwell all prepared to assist us if attacked by the British- We were next marched to Woodbridge and discharged. Deponent never received a written discharge. Deponent received an Ensign Commission which was signed by Governor William Livingston, which he delivered to Colonel Joseph Beavers when deponent removed out of the Regiment bounds to Sussex County sometime before the Battle of Monmouth.  Deponent is known to Judge William Montgomery Danville Columbia County, James Langhead, Esq. PostMaster same place, Peter Baldy Merchant same place, Judge Jacob Gearheart Esq. Rusk township Northumberland County- Colonel Alexander Moore same township. William Knox Esq.  same place who can testify as to my character for veracity and their belief of my services as a revolutionary soldier. Deponent hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state. Samuel Moore. Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. Jacob Eyerly, Prothonotary.    We, John B Patterson, a clergyman residing in Columbia County aforesaid and Jacob Gearheart residing in Northumberland County hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Samuel Moore who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be seventy nine years of age, that he is reputed and believed in teh beighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution and that
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Adm.    5 mo. 22 days Ensign $57.02; 1 mo. 5 days Sergt $5.82; 1 mo 12 days Private- $4.64; [totaling] 7 months 39 days $67.50 Pensioner Danville Pennsylvania
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Brief in the case of Samuel MOore County of Columbia in the State of Pennsylvania (Act 7th. June, 1832)    1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Open Court. 2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? 3. How old is he? 79 years. 4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.  Period. Duration of service ( years, months, days) . Rank. Names of General and Field officer under whom he served.  20th March in 1776, served 1 months 12 days, private Captain Kerhart and Colonel Smith; Fall 1776, 1 month 5 days, orderly sergeant, Captain Gearheart, Colonel Mahem; 1776, 1 month 5 days, Ensign, captain Gearheart Col. Meham; June 1777 1 mo, ensign, Ensign Moore; 1777, 21 days, ensign, Col Firman; February 1778, 1 mo 5 days, ensign, ; June 1778, 21 days, Ensign, Captain Winters. November 1778, 1 month 21 days, Captain Gearheart.  5. In what battles was he engaged? none. 6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Lamberton, New Jersey. 7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? by a living witness soldier. 8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct. X Certify that the foregoing statement and answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned. Richard Cutler, Examining Clerk.
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Saml. Moore
19152
(check mark?)
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I Jacob Eyerly Esquire Prothonotary  of the Court of Common Pleas of Columbia County aforesaid do hereby certify that William Montgomery and Leonard Ruperts Esquires who have signed the above certificate of the credibility of the Honorable Jacob Gearheart, on the Judges of the court of Common Pleas of said County before whom the deposition of the said Jacob Gearheart was taken. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the said Court at Danville this twelfth day of November A.D. Eighteen Hundred and thirty tow. Jacob Eyerly, Prothonotary
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Revolution. 23814 invalid. File No. 23,814 Samuel Moore Ensign, Sergeant, Rev. War Act: June 7th 32” Index-Vol. 2, Page 282. Arrangement of 1870
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Columbia County ss

Before me the subscriber one of the Justices of Peace for said county personally appeared Phebe Farley of Madison township in said county, a very respectable & creditable person, & who being duly sworn as the law directs, doth depose & say that she is acquainted with Samuel Moore of Madison township Columbia County, Pennsylvania, who is applying for a pension & has known him (being a near neighbour) before and during the revolutionary war. Deponent says she knew the said Samuel Moore to have been frequently out on military duty in company with her brothers during the revolutionary war. Deponent further says said Samuel Moore acted as ensign as she understood in the revolutionary war. And she further saith not. Sworn & subscribed November 12th AD1832

Phebe Farley (signed with "her mark")

John F Ross
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Columbia County I Jacob Eyerly is a Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of Columbia County aforesaid do hereby certify that John F. Ross esquire upon whom the written deposition was taken and who has signed the same is an acting Justice of the Peace duly commissioned and sworn as such and to all his acts as such due faith and credit is and ought to be given as well in Court of Justice as elsewhere. In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand and the seal of said Court at Danville this twelfth day of November 1832. Jacob Eyerly, Prothonotary