Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 35862, Terrence Conner, Va.
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SERVICE Va.
Conner, Terrence. or Connor.
NUMBER S 35862
CONTENTS
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14.891
Indiana
Terrence Conner
of Perry Cty. in the State of Indiana
who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Morgan of the Virginia line, for the term of Three years, 1776
Inscribed on the roll of Indiana
at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 23 of May 1819
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 day of Apl 1819 and Sent to A G Goodlet Nashville Tennessee.
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1819 3 7/31 4/30 29.50
Semi-anl all'ce ending 4 March 1820 48.
$77:56
Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818.
Continued.
R
Dead
Letter to Saml Frisbie 1st March 1842
Same person 23 May 1842.
Letter to Saml Frisbie Esq Rome
Perry Co Inda August 18th 1842
Mar 3/1873 Papers in this case copied by me this date
Samuel M Cutler
Clerk in Pension Office
and great grandson of Pensioner
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Terrance Conner
Col. Daniel Morgan's
11th Virginia Regt.
On roll. Admitted
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State of Indiana SS.
On this Twenty fifth day of May AD 1819. before me the subscriber one of the Circuit Judges of the state aforesaid personally appeared Terrence Conner aged 67 years
resident in the County of Perry and State aforesaid, who being by me first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his Oath make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress, entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war" That he the said Terrence Conner in the year Seventeen hundred and seventy six enlisted in the service of the United States, in Galliberg's Company Commanded by Lieut. Davis in the Eleventh Virginia Regiment Commanded by Col. Danl. Morgan that he continued in the service of the United States for more than three years that he was discharged at the Bush encampment on the Nath River by Genl. Wood in the year 1779. but has lost his discharge that he was in the Battles at Monmouth, Brandywine & at the storming Stony Point
That he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his Country for support and that he has no other Evidence in his power of his said service
Sworn and declared before me the day and year aforesaid
R Daniel Seal
I Richard Daniel Judge &c as aforesaid, do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Terrence Conner did serve in the Revolutionary war as stated in the preceding declaration, against the Common enemy for the term of nine months, at one time on the Continental establishment, and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me to the secretary for the Department of war pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress. I am satisfied that he needs the assistance of his Country for support
May 25th 1819.
R Daniel Seal
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State of Indiana ss, in the Perry Circuit Court
Be it Remembered, that at a Circuit Court continued and held for the Perry Circuit (being a Court of Record), in the State of Indiana at the Court house in Rome, on the 20th day of March A.D. one thousand eight hundred & twenty one Personally appeared in Open Court Terrence Connor aged sixty six years resident in the County of Perry in sd State who being first duly sworn according to Law - doth on his Oath declare that he served in the revolutionary War as follows, to wit,
That he enlisted in the State of Virginia & County of Prince William A.D. one thousand seven hundred and seventy seven in the Compy. commanded by Capt Galiher in the 11th Virginia Regt. Commanded by Col. Daniel Morgan in the Brigade Commanded by Genl Woodford that he served three years & two months & was discharged by Genl. Wood at the Bush encampment near North River, that he has a Wife aged 65 years & a Daughter Named Margaret Aged twenty years, both hearty - that the date of his original Declaration is of the 28th of May 1819 - and that the No of his pension Certificate is 16841-
I Terrence Connor do solemnly swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818 and that I have not since that time by gift, sale, or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provision of an Act of Congress entitled "an Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval service of the United States in the revolutionary War" passed on the 18th day of March 1818; and that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property, or securities, contracts
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or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed (to wit:
One Cow and calf worth $12.
one bed; one bedstead & furniture 25.
two castings - $4.
one plough & two hoes - $4.50
one axe 1.50
$47.00
Terrence Connor

Sworn to and declared on the twentieth day of March A.D. one thousand eight hundred and twenty one before me in open court
Con - R E Goodlett
I.LE Terrence Conner. Presiding Judge
I Solomon Lamb clerk of the Perry circuit Court do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the Schedule thereto annexed, are truly Copied from the record of the said court; and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is forty seven dollars
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court on this twenty-ninth day of March 1821
S. Lamb Clerk of the Court for the County of Perry in the State of Indiana
Solomon Lamb
Rome Inda.
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January 19, 1931
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section
Mrs. Wallace O. Long MMHF:MLB
203 N. College Avenue
Greencastle, Indiana
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 35862, that Terrence Connor (pensioned Conner) enlisted in Prince William County, Virginia, in 1776 and served three years and two months as private in Captain Gallahue's company, Colonel Daniel Morgan's Virginia regiment, and was in the battles of Brandywine, Monmouth and storming of Stony Point.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 25, 1819, while a resident of Perry County, Indiana, aged sixty-four or sixty-seven years.
In 1821 the soldier referred to his wife as aged sixty-five years (her name not stated), and a daughter, Margaret, aged twenty years. The date of the soldier's marriage is not on file.
The above history is that of the only soldier named Terrence Conner (Connor) found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN
Acting Commissioner
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312 Hotel Hamilton, Omaha, Nebraska. October 9, 1928.

United States
Department of the Interior
Bureau of Pensions
Washington, D.C. 
(Revolutionary War Section)

Sir:  

September 14, 1928, I addressed a communication to your department asking for a copy of the date, relating to the service and the members of his family of Terrance Connor or Conner, (1752 or 1757-died in Perry County, Indiana, 1841 said to have been at or near Rome, Indiana); as yet I have had no response; may I have some response, indicating a reason why it is not forth coming, if a fee is required, please state the coast and will immediately remit so the party here may not delay in their application to the S.A.R. and D.A.R. longer.  

I thank you for an immediate reply, and oblige,  J.L. Codington.  
P.S. The service in the revolutionary war was made
in the state or colony of Virginia, also was granted Land Bounty Warrants for his service. 

J.L.C.
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312 Hotel Hamilton, Omaha, Nebraska. September 14, 1928

Commissioner of Pensions,
Revolutionary War Section, 
Washington, D.C.  

          Terrence Connor, service in Va., App from Ind.1818
Dear Sir:-

Will you kindly send me a copy of the date pertaining to the application of Terrence Connor, (1752 or 1757-1841) applying from Perry County, Indiana, 1818 for a pension upon his service given in the revolutionary war, rendered in the State of Virginia under Colonel Daniel Morgan.  

Desire the names of his wife and the names of his children if such were rendered, also his age and place of birth and marriage, if such are contained in the papers, and oblige.

This data is wanted for the purpose of perfecting applications for entrance in to the Sons of the American Revolution Society also the Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Respectfully requested, 
J.L. Codington

Aus. Oct. 12, 1978
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Commissioner of Pensions, 
Department of the Interior,
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir:

In the search for information in regard to two of my ancestors who were in the Revolutionary War, both named Terrence Conner (Connor), I am referred to your office.  

One of them is believed to have received a pension, but the other did not on account of his being unable to establish proof of his service readily because of records lost during the War of 1812.  Whether the father or the son received the pension, or had his application refused, I do not know, and that is what I hope to determine.  Also, I wish all possible information in regard to the pension that was granted, and the application that was disallowed, since this is to be used in a forthcoming book on the Vawter-Conner families.  These two soldiers of whom I speak were from Virginia.  

I shall be greatly obliged for your advices in the matter, at your convenience.  

Thanking you, and with all good wishes, I am
Yours very truly,
Wm. S. Vawter
359 Front St.
New York City

17 October 1928
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203 N. College Ave.
Greencastle, Indiana
December 30, 1930

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

Dear Sirs, 

Would you kindly give me the pension record and number of Terrence Connor (Tarrence or Torrence) who was born in Tipperary, Ireland 1757 and enlisted about Aug. 3, 1776 from Prince William Co. Virginia in Capt. Gallahans (Gallihers) Co of Col. Daniel Morgan's 11th and later called the 15th regiment of Virginia troops.  Served three years.  His name appears in the list of his company, "Gallahaus (gallihers) Company," Seffells Records of the Revolutionary War (Published in Baltimore) page 257-264.  Discharged about Nov. 1, 1779 at the "Bush Encampment" on North River by Gen Woode.  According to a copy of his application for pension he was in the battles of Brandywine, Monmouth and Storming of Stony Point.  By an act of May 25, 1819 he became eligible to an annual pension of $96 which he drew until his death Dec. 16, 1841.  If possible would you kindly verify as much of this record as is given on your copy of said pension record.

Respectfully,
Mrs. Wallace O. Long.
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Rome Ia. Free
17
J. L. Edwards, Esq.
Com. of pensions
Washington City.

feb 26. 1842
Mr. Evans
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Rome Perry Co. Ia Feb. -- 1842.
Sir-
I enclose you a Copy of record in the case of Sarah Connor - Which if Satisfactory, you will advise me of that fact as soon as convenient and oblige yours &c. 
J. L. Edwards Esq. Samuel Frisbie
P. S. I hear nothing of Samuel Rooks application for a change, which I transmitted you a long time since, thought [illegible] 
S.F.
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Rome Ia. Free
August 8.
J. L. Edwards Esquire
Com. of Pensions
Washington City

Aug 17 42
Mr. Dandridge
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Rome Perry Co. Ia. Aug. 8. 1842.
Sir,
I again inclose you the Certificate of the Clerk of the Probate court of this county relative to the death of Terrence Conner a Revolutionary pensioner - It is believed to be in conformity with the instructions - If you would be good enough to inform us of the error we are labouring under, in this matter, instead of forwarding, fresh sets of forms always of precisely of the same tenor, It might tend to facilitate this business - instead of mystifying the proceedings -
Yours Respectfully
JL. Edwards Esq. Samuel Frisbie
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October 12, 1928

J.L. Codington
312 Hotel Hamilton
Omaha, Nebraska

Sir:

I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S 35862, it appears that Terrence Connor (pensioned Conner) enlisted in Prince William County, Virginia, in 1776 and served three years and two months as a private in Captain Gallahue's Company, Colonel Daniel Morgan's Virginia Regiment, and was in the battles of Brandywine Monmouth and storming of Stony Point.  He was allowed pension on his application executed May 25, 1819, while a resident of Perry County, Indiana, aged sixty-four or sixty-seven years.  

In 1821, soldier referred to his wife as aged sixty-five years (her name not stated), and a daughter, Margaret, aged twenty years.  The date of the soldier's marriage is not on file

Respectfully, 

E.W. Morgan
Acting Commissioner.
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July 8, 1926

Mrs. Marcus T. Smith
200 S. Davis St
Conway, Ark.

Madam:

I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 35862, it appears that Terrence Connor (pensioned Conner) enlisted in 
Prince William County, Virginia, in 1776 and served three years and two months as a private in Captain Gallahue's Company, Colonel Daniel Morgan's Virginia Regiment, and was in the battles of Brandywine, Monmouth, and Storming of Stony Point.  

He was allowed pension on his application executed May 25, 1819, while a resident of Perry County, Indiana, aged sixty-four or sixty-seven years.  

In 1821, soldier referred to his wife as aged sixty-five years (her name was not stated), and a daughter, Margara, aged twenty years.  The date of the soldier's marriage is not on file. 

Respectfully,

Winfield Scott
Commissioner.
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Bureau of Pensions,
Mrs. E Marsh Washington, D. C., - , 190
102 Jefferson Ave.
Webster Grove, Mo.
In reply to your request of - , received - for a statement of the military history of Terrence Connor* 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. pens. as Correct. S.35,862
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. CAPTAIN. COLONEL. STATE.
1776, 3 yr. 2 mos, Pvt., Gallahue, Daniel Morgan Va. regt.
Battles engaged in, Brandywine, Monmouth and Storming of Stony Point.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Not specified.
Date of application for pension, May 25, 1819. His cl. was al.
Residence at date of application, Perry Co., Ind.
Age at date of application, 64 or 67 yrs.
Remarks: In 1821 soldier's wife - name not stated - was 65 yrs. of age and dau. Margaret 20 yrs.
Very respectfullly,
Commissioner.
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35862
INVALID.
Revy
File No. 35,862
Terrence Conner
Pri Rev War
Act; 18" March 18"
Index:-Vol. D, Page 91
Arrangement of 1870.

May - 3 - 1900. History to Miss Mildred Bubenzer
Rockport Ind.
Sept. 29 - 1900 - Hist. Miss Lucy F. C. Groves
Rome Ind
1911, Mar. 2. Hist to Mrs. E. Marsh
1926 - July 8 - Hist. to Mrs. Marcus T. Smith AWF.
1928 Oct. 12 - Hist. to J. L. Codington AWF.
1928 - Oct. 20 - Hist. to Wm. S. Vawter - MMHF
1931 0 June 20 - Hist. to Mrs. Wallace O. Long AWF.
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(Illegible)

Rowe, Indiana Sept 6d-1900 
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir:

I have been instructed to write to you for information concerning my grandfather, Terrence Connor, who was a soldier of the Revolution and drew a pension.  

Any information you may send me will be thankfully received as it is to be used for historical and genealogical purposes.  

Respectfully yours

Lf Groves,

Rowe, Perry Co. Indiana
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Rockport, Ind.
April 17, 1900

Commissioner of Pensions, 

Dear Sir:-

Will you please send me a copy of the declaration and evidence filed with the pension claim of Terence Connor, of Captain Galiher's Company, 11th Virginia Regiment, Brigade of General William Woodford?  I desire it for historical and genealogical purposes.

Very respectfully,

Mildren Bubenzer.
Rockport, Ind.
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Marcus T. Smith, M.D. 
200 South Davis Street
Conway, Arkansas     Tuesday

Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.  

I would appreciate it so much if you will send me what data you can about Terrence Connor - A Revolutionary solder.  He enlisted in Virginia served three years and moved to Indiana 1806.  Was a pensioner 1818 until his death.  I am particularly anxious for the date of his marriage to Sarah Jane Spears of Virginia.  

I will appreciate so much any other data you may be able to give me but are especially anxious for the marriage date. 

Very truly,

Mrs. Marcus T. Smith
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Webster Grove, Mo.
102 Jefferson Ave.
Feb. 22nd 1911.
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington,
D.C.
Dear Sir: Have you the pension records of Lieutenant Nicholas W 9411 Dorsey of the Revolutionary war, of the 4th Maryland Reg. beginning Dec. 1777, alto April 17th 1777. Resigned Nov. 1778.
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Would like the copy also of Charles Dorsey, of Maryland Enlisted Feb. 19, 1777. was private and Corporal - was discharged Feb. 19th 1780, also that of Joshua Dorsey, same state, of 3rd Reg. Mustered July 1st 1779.
I hope you can furnish me with copy of one or both of the first named men.
Very respt.
(Mrs. E) Marsh,
Registrar of the
Douglas Oliver Chapter D.AR
St. Louis, Co.
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P.S.
Had Lieut. Thomas Lewis born in Fairfax Co. Virg 1742 a pension, He died in Ky. about 1822,
S.35862
I know Terrence Connor a private under Daniel Morgan Capt. Gullahue, Reg. had a pension, These men were my maternal and paternal gr. gr. grand fathers, would like copy of these too.
add.
(Mrs. E) Marsh
102 Jefferson Av.
Webster Grove,
Mo.
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October 20, 1928

William S. Vawter
359 Front Street
New York, New York

Sir:

I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 35862, it appears that Terrence Connor (pensioned Conner) enlisted in Prince William County, Virginia, in 1776, and served three years and two months as a private in Captain Gallahue's Company, Colonel Daniel Morgan's Virginia Regiment, and was in the battles of Brandywine, Monmouth and storming of Stony Point.  

He was allowed pension on his application executed May 25, 1819, while a resident of Perry County, Indiana, aged sixty-four or sixty-seven years. 

In 1821, soldier referred to his wife as aged sixty-five years (her name not stated), and a daughter, Margaret, aged twenty years.  The date of soldier's marriage is not on file.  

The above history is that of the only soldier
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named Terrence Conner (Connor) found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau.  

If you desire the War of 1812 records searched for a soldier by that name, as much as possible of the following data will aid:  approximate dates of birth and death, place of residence at enlistment and after service and first name of widow. 

In replying please refer to caption on upper left hand corner of this letter.

Respectfully,  

E. W. Morgan
Acting Commissioner.