Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 16980, for David Moore, Virginia
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(3-1776)
SERVICE
NUMBER
Va. Moore, David S. 16980
CONTENTS
Carded.
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7.780
Missouri.
David Moore.
of Cole Co. in the State of Missouri 
who was a Private in the Company commanded
by Captain Hayes of the Regt. commanded
by Lt. Dowland in the Virginia
line for nine months.
Inscribed on the Roll of Missouri
at the rate of 30. Dollars 00. Cents per annum,
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2d day of April,
1833 and sent to 
Jason Harrison. Jefferson City Mo.
Arrears to the 4thof Mar. 1833. 60.
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Sept 15.
1833
$75.
{Revolutionary Claim,}
{Act June 7, 1832.}
Recored by Wm. P. Palmer Clerk
Book  E. Vol. 8, Page 85.
Let to Hon. J. Miller Dec 18
1839
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Declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7. 1832

State of Missouri
County of Cole   }  Ss
On this 13th day of November, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two, personally appeared in open Court, before the Judges of the County Court of Cole County now sitting, David Moore a resident of Moniteau Township in the County of Cole and state of Missouri, aged sixty nine 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 7. 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated : That he lived in Lunenburg County Virginia when he entered the service in 1780 in the fall, but does not recollect the month and day went as a substitute for his father Robert Moore in a Drafted company, commanded by Captain William Hays, Lieutenant Hays and Ensign Gill : When he left Lunenburg County he marched to old James Town in Virginia, where other troops were assembled : that soon after he left James Town he discovered that Colonel Dowlman was in Command and Duval was Major : that from James Town he marched down James River to Portsmouth where Lord Dunmore was garrisoned; that he remained some weeks before that place, that during the time a skirmish took place between the scouting parties of the Americans and British, on the same day Col. afterwards Genl Morgan with his riflemen made an attack on the Fort and the night following Dunmore abandoned it with all his forces : that it was understood from a Deserter that Morgan during his assault had killed eighteen or twenty of the enemy : that afterwards he left Ports-
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mouth & marched through the Dismal Swamp under Cols. Morgan and Dowlman to Elizabeth Town a small Town that had been destroyed by the British ; has no recollection of what took place afterwards until he returned through the Dismal Swamp again and was verbally discharged : that this Tour continued for six months and recollects of getting home when the wheat was in Blossom & about the time that Genl Greene & Cornwallis fought at Guildford in N. Carolina : that a week or two after his return he went out again as a substitute for John Matthews who lived in Brunswick Cty Virginia in Captain House's Company, does not recollect the names of the other Company officers, took the place of Matthews at Loo [Lew] Jones Bridge on Nottoway River that from that place he marched up James River to Pointy Fork [Point of Fork] : when his Company reached Pointy Fork he found the American & British armies engaged, does not recollect who commanded the Americans unless it was General Steuben, knows that he saw him the next day & retreated under him for a day & a half and two nights Southwardly : that a few days after he went back following after Lord Cornwallis on his road to York Town : that after he crossed James River he joined Lafayette's Army and marched down to Chickahominy Creek in Virginia when his time of service being three months expired, that his Captain waited on the Genl for permission to return home and it was refused, and the night following the orderly Serjeant went off with the Muster Roll together with some other men and the next day when the other companies were mustered there was no serjeant to call Captain House's Company and the Captain finally consented that the men of his company should go home : That this Tour was for three months : That he does not know more Continental troops and officers than he has mentioned above. He was born in Amelia County Virginia on the 20th Novr.
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1763 : he has no record of his age : Lived in Lunenburg County Virginia when he entered the service : that after the close of the war he went into Surry County North Carolina where he lived many years, from N. Carolina he removed to Kentucky, from Kentucky he came to Cole County Missouri where he has been living for thirteen years, always served as a substitute, that he never received a written discharge : has no documentary evidence, and knows of no person whose testimony he can procure, who can testify to his service. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the Agency of any state. [Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid - crossed out]

John B. Longan and Snelling Johnson, Judge Thomas Plemmons, Josiah Vivion, and Bell Simmons are known to him in his present neighbourhood and can testify to his character for veracity and their belief of his services as a soldier of the Revolution.
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid   David Moore
We John B. Longan and Snelling Johnson Clergymen residing in the County of Cole in Moniteau Township in said County, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with David Moore, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be sixty nine years of age, that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion
Sworn to & subscribed the day and year aforesaid    John B Longan  Snelling Johnson
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And the said court do hereby declare their Opinions
after the investigation of the matter and after putting the entering
atories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named
applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he stated
And the court further certifies that it appears to them that
John B. Longan and Snelling Johnson who have signed the
preceding certificate, and Clergyman resident in the County
of Cole and State of Missouri, and are credible persons
and that their statement is entitled to credit
Jason Harrison Clerk of the court of Cole County
do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original
proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application 
of David Moore for a Pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto
set my hand and seal of office this
13th day of November 1832.
Jason Harrison Clerk
David Moore
20951
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20.9.51.
David Moore
Cole Co Missouri
Admitted for 9 Months
from 1780-
$30-
7.780

Susan Harrison Clerk
Jefferson City
Cole County
Missouri
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20.951
BRIEF in the case of David Moore
County of Cole - in the State of Missouri
(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? 69 years -

4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.

Period.
[1] fall In 1780 -
[2] A week or two after his return, went again -
Duration of Service. Years, Months, Days.
[1] 6 Months
[2] 3 Months
Rank. As a
[1] Private
[2] do
Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served. Gen.
[1] Capt. W. Hayes Co.; Col Dowlman; Major Duval -} Substitute for Robt. Moore
[2] Capt. Houdes - Co} Substitute for Jno Matthews

5. In what battles was he engaged? None stated

6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Lunenburg Co. Virga

7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? by the traditionary evidence of two witnesses - both Clergymen -

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.

E. Stephens
Examining Clerk.
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16908
INVALID.
File No. 16.908
David Moore
Pri Rev War
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A June 7 32
Index:  Vol. 1, Page266
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1915 May 14 and. for Lot. Dept.
for date of last payment of 
pension & c.
1930 Dec 12. Photos mailed to 
Landen C. Bell & Fin. Div.
ntfd. aD.Y.
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REV. AND 1812 
WAR SECTION 
3-2027
UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
WASHINGTON
I have to advise you that the Revolutionary War records of thisBureau
fail to afford any information in regard to
Respectfully,
Commissioner.
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Mr. Bell was here
Nov. 24, 1930 and
left this order, but did not
have the change, so said
he would receipt by Money order
from his home.
15
5
5
2
15
125
25
3.75
75
4.50
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5 pages
David Moore
Rev. War
s.16980
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Please have certified & return to Room 1143 - Rev & 1812 Sect -
Photostatic copies of five pages from Revolutionary War Claim for pension of David Moore, Survivor File No. 16980-
Living piece at back
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David Moore, Missouri Roll} pd to 4 March 1839
Act June - 7. 1832 at $30 pr Ann} JH
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20.951
BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of David Moore - which require further proof or explanation.

I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? 

II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? 

III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for him not doing so? 

IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? not clearly

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? 

VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations?

VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? 

VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? 

IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? 

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?
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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?

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?
[added by hand in ink] 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?
[added in hand by ink] none
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?
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the
regulations direct?

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?

XVI. Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct?

XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?

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, deposeth 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.
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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 by 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 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.
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Washington City
Decr. 16th 1859 -

Sir
Inclosed is a copy of the pension Certificate of David Moore of Mo - can his pension be paid within the absence of the authority from his affidavit, I will thank you to write me and inclose the necessary papers in blank, so as to enable him to present his claim in form - an early reply is requested -
I am very respectfully
your Obt Servt
John Miller

J. L. Edwards Esq
Comr of Pensions
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3-397.
(Old No. 3-399.)
Rev. Records Section V. L. M. Ex'r.
S. F. No. 16980
David Moore
Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
Washington, D. C., May 14, 1905

SIR:
For use in the above-entitled claim for pension, you are requested to furnish this Bureau with a report in the case of David Moore pensioned under the Act June 7, 1832 by certificate No 7,7980, issued, Apr. 2, 1833, $30. per annum, from Mch. 4, 1831 Missouri Agency, showing date of death, date of last payment of pension and to whom it was paid.
Very respectfully,
G M Saltzgber
Commissioner.

THE AUDITOR FOR THE INTERIOR DEPARTMENT,
Treasury Department.
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Treasury Department
Washington  May 20, 1915.

The Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir:
In reply to your letter of the 14th instant  you are informed that, according to the latest account rendered by the U. S. Pension Agent, at Missouri the records of this office show last payment to have been made to David Moore, Priv. Army Rev, certificate No. 7780, at $30.00 per annum, to April 30, 1840, the date of his death, to Vespasian Ellis, attorney, for Jesse Moore, administrator.

Letter herewith returned.
Respectfully, Oscar A. Price  Auditor
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to Law Dee 6

December 3, 1930.
541
Bureau of Pensions.
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.
xxxxxxxxxx
Rev. War claim for pension of David Moore, File No. S.16980. Actual 1 of each page

Landon C. Bell,
115 East Rich Street,
Columbus, Ohio.

75c......5 pages
xxx
Kindly leave margin of 1 1/2 in. at top of each page and return papers in each case in folder with corresponding name and number.
The word "omit" written in pencil on those pages which are not to be copied.
Chief, Rev.&1812 Wars Section.
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November 24, 1930.
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sir:
Please furnish photostatic copies from the following Revolutionary War pension claims:

Nicholas Horne, S. 4395, 5 pages.
David Moore, S. 116980, 5 pages.
David Moore, W. 1456,15 pages.

Certified.
Very truly yours,

Remitter:
Landon C. Bell
115 E. Rich Street,
Columbus, Ohio.

Received payment.
$4.50.
Margaret M H Finch
Rev.&1812 Wars Section.
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LANDON C. BELL
COLUMBUS, OHIO
115 E. Rich St.

November 28, 1930
Revolutionary Division.
Commissioner of Pensions
Interior Building
Washington, D.C.

M.O.#650090 - $4.50
My dear Sir:
Enclosed herewith is a money order for $4.50 for the photostat copies ordered on the 24th instant.
Very truly yours,
Landon C. Bell
LCB.AMN
Enc.

[stamp]
FINANCE DIVISION
BOOK-KEEPERS DESK
DEC 4 1930
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
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LANDON C. BELL
COLUMBUS, OHIO
115 E. Rich St.
[clerk note: Mr. Bell called to add to this order for 2, another David Moore W. 1456]
November 15, 1930

Bureau of Pensions
Department of the Interior
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sirs:
Will you kindly furnish me with a photostat copy of the pension file of David Moore [clerk note: S. 16980], who served in the Revolutionary War, and who in 1831 or 32 was granted a pension while living in Cole County, Mo.
If you will advise me what will be the cost of this I will remit.
Very truly yours,
Landon C. Bell
LCB.AMN
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LANDON C. BELL
COLUMBUS, OHIO
115 E. Rich St.

October 6, 1930

Superintendent
Bureau of Pensions
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
I would like a copy of the Pension file of Nicholas Horn, a Revolutionary soldier, North Carolina line, placed on the pension roll Feb. 4, 1834.
Will you please advise me the cost of this copy so I can remit.
Very truly yours,
Landon C. Bell

LCB.AMN