Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 183, for William Moore, North Carolina
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(3—1776)
SERVICE North Carolina
Moore, William
NUMBER S.183.

carded
CONTENTS
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West Tennessee.
no: 709
William Moore
(Marked out: Captain) Colonel of a regt(marked out: company of the) North Carolina Volunteer Militia.—

Ratio of disability, Total
Date of (marked out: discharge) compt: Testy 20" August: 1820

Inscribed on the roll of West Tennessee at thirty dollars per month, to commence on the 20" August 1820

Certificate of pension issued the 23rd of Decr 1820 and sent to Hon R. Allen H Reps.

(marked out: Arrears to) 4th Sept 1820 --- 15.20
Semi-anl. all'ce ending Mar 1821 --- 180.--
D 195.20

12/31 4/30
Law 10 ap 18
Dead.
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State of Tennessee Smith County
This day Came William Moore before Robert Allen commissioner Appointed for that purpose by John McNairy one of the Judges of the United states and being first sworn on the holy Avengalist of Almighty god Deposes and says that he served as a volunteer Col. in in the North Carolina Militia during the war of the revolution against Great Brittan that he continued in Service for & during the war and untill Disabled by a Fracture in his knee at Piles' Defeat that the reason he did not long since apply for a pension was his Reluctance to do so While in circumstances to Maintain himself that Latterly being unfortunate and old he did on the 29th Jany 1819 make Declaration Which has proved informal for want of the authority of the Judge that he is not on the Pension List of any state that he is now about sixty nine years old in reduced circumstances that the Fracture of his knee
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has caused him to go lame and Painefull ever since and renders him incapble of Labour. Sworn to and Subscribed before me this 20th day of August 1820
Robert Allen commissioner by authority Wm Moore
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State of Tennessee Smith County
This day William Hanye & James Bradly Personaly appeared before me Robert Allen commissioner for that Purpose appointed by the Honble John McNairy Who being first duly sworn on the holy avengelist of almighty god deposeth and says that during the revolution they resided in Caswell county state North Carolina that dureing that term they were well acquanted with Col William Moore then a Citizen of Caswell County North Carolina that the said Wm Moore raised a Regimt of Volunteers and Commanded them as Col. that they deponents were Soldiers under him and with him against the Enemy and further While in the line of his duty in the Service aforesaid the said William Moore recieved a wound or Disability In his knee at Pileses Defeat a few days before Guilford Battle Which rendered him a cripple ever since that
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said Wm Moore was a vigilant useful officer untill rendered incapable of Service that the Deponents believe it has ever since rendered him incapable of manuel Labour for a support that said Moore then was in good circumstances but now reduced very Low that the said Wm Moore resided in North Carolina long after the war & Some years since removed to the state of Tennessee now resides in Smith county has always supported a good character they Deponents further state that the wound recieved by the said Wm Moore was occation by Exertion to manage his horse by Fractureing or Dislocating his right knee so as to produce great paine and lameness ever since that they believes the said Wm Moore acted during the Whole as a Volunteer Col doing all in his Power against the Enemy
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 20th augt. 1820 Robert Allen commissioner for that Purpose
Wm Haynie adjt of sd Redgmint
James Brady
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March 13, 1937
William Moore S. 183 BA-J/AWF
Mrs. R. W. Van Valin Newberg Oregon
Dear Madam:
The record which follows was obtained from papers on file in pension claim, S. 183, based upon disability of William Moore incurred while in the War of the Revolution.
The date and place of birth of William Moore were not stated, nor were the names of his parents given.
William Moore, while living in Caswell County, North Carolina, raised a regiment of volunteers and served as Colonel of said regiment, until he received a fracture of the right knee, by the fall of his horse at the battle of Pyles' Defeat.
He continued to live in the State of North Carolina "long after the war", then moved to the State of Tennessee.
He was allowed pension from August 20, 1820, on account of disability resulting from the above named fracture. He was at this time living in Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee, aged sixty-nine years. He died in the month of December, 1823.
Date of death from Invalid List – 1835 Book
There is no reference to his family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator
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War Department. Pension Office, December 22d 1820.
Sir,
The documents in support of the claim of William Moore to a pension have been examined; and are herewith returned, for the following reasons:
The evidence of the Physician is not sworn to. His oath is indispensible, as the law of the 10" April, 1806, expressly requires it.
The claimant has not proved, in conformity with the said Act, that he continued in the service during the whole time for which he was detached—the witnesses who testify to the fact of his having been disabled, only express a belief that Colo Moore acted during the whole as a volunteer colonol.
I am, very respectfully You Obed: Sert
J. L. Edwards
Honble. R. Allen. House of Representatives.
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The Witnesses have states that Wm Moore did serve untill disabled by his wound in positive Terms
The say the believe he continued to do all in his power for the good of the service untill the close of the war
The say that they believe he has been incapable of Labour ever since here in the nature of things they could say nothing stronger
if the Witnesses is believed and none is more deserving of credit, a doubt cannot remain taking the whole Testimony in the since they Wished to be understood of the applicant having served untill no longer able
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Col Moore
Allowed I. C. C
Laws 10 April, 1806
3 mar: 1819 &c
Total—$30 per mo.
Test. closed—20 Augt. 1820
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Military District, (Date.)
State of Tennessee, Carthage August 18th 1820
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED, That Col Wm Moore a Colonel [crossed out: in the company of] of a Volunteer Regiment of North Carolina Militia [crossed out: in the Regiment of United States] in the service of the united states is rendered incapable of performing the duty of a soldier, by reason of wounds or other injuries inflicted while he was actually in the service aforesaid, and in the line of his duty, viz:
By satisfactory evidence and accurate examination, it appears, that [crossed out: on the] a few days before the Battle of Guilford at Piless Deafeat [crossed out: in the year] being engaged in Ralying his Regiment at or near a place called Piless Defeat in the State, [crossed out: District, of Territory of] of North Carolina he received a wound in his knees by the fall of [crossed out: in his] his horse, which produced a dislocation of the right knee and a fracture of the knee pane, which injured joint is stiff and now subject to be displaced, it not having reco its strength and he is thereby not only incapacitated for Military Duty, but, in the opinion of — the undersigned, is Totally disabled from obtaining his subsistence by manual labor.
J. M. D. LS
N. B. The blank in the last line but one is to be filled up with the proportional "Degree" of disability;—for example:—"three-fourths"—"one-half"—"one-third," &c. &c. or "totally," as the case may be.
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I do certify that Docter John Owen was duely qualified before me (then acting as commissioner for the Purpose) to the Truth of the statement and certificat signed by him and that I omitted certifying the fact at that time ony because no part of the printed form furnished me required it given und my hand & seal this 23d Decemr 1820
Robert Allen member congress –
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I Robert Allen commissioner Appointed by the Honble John McNairy to take the Examination of Wm Moore applicant for Pension & the Testimony in support thereof Do hereby certify that on the 20th day of August 1820 I closed the Examination and Testimony relating to said claim further do certify that I am Well acquainted with William Hanye & James Bradly Witnesses and that they are both men of the first standing & character in the state of Tennessee and that Docter John Owen is reputable in his Profession all Who know Either of these gentlemen would place entire confidence in What the state Given under
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my hand & seal at Carthage this 20th day of august 1820
Robert Allen commissioner
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Original Claim.
UNITED STATES.
West Tennessee DISTRICT, Ss.
I, John McNairy Judge of the DISTRICT COURT of the United States of America for the said District, BY AUTHORITY of an act of Congress, passed the 25th day of April, 1812, entitled, "An Act to revive and continue in force an Act to provide for persons who were disabled by known wounds received in the Revolutionary War, and for other purposes,"—DO HEREBY ESPECIALLY AUTHORISE AND COMMISSION Robert Allen of the county of Smith and District of West Tennessee to take all evidence pursuant to the rules and regulations of the said act for substantiating the claim of William Moore of the town of Carthage in the county of Smith and district of West Tennessee to be placed on the Pension List of the United States by reason of known wounds received in said war, or since, (as prescribed in the 4th section of "an Act concerning invalid pensioners," passed the 25th of April, 1808,)—while in the actual service of the United States, and in the line of his duty. And when the same shall be completed, to return the evidence, affidavits, certificates and proceedings had hereupon, together with this commission, to the Secretary for the Department of War.
Given under my hand and seal at Nashville the 3d day of July in the year one thousand eight hundred and Twenty
John Mcnairy Judge of the courts of the United States for the Districts of East & West Tennessee
I John P. Ervin acting Clerk of the Courts of the United States for the District of West Tennessee, hereby certify that John
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McNairy whose name is hereto subscribed is acting as Judge of the District Courts of the United States for the District of East & West Tennessee. In Witness whereof I hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of sd. Court 7th Septembre 1820.
J.P.Erwin. Clk
ension.
UNITED STATES.
DISTRICT, Ss.
To Doctor of and Doctor in said District.
Pursuant to an Act of Congress of the United States, passed the 25th of April, 1812, entitled " An Act to revive and continue in force an act to provide for persons who were disabled by known wounds received in the Revolutionary War, and for other purposes"—You are hereby appointed and authorised to examine who is inscribed on the Pension List of the United States, and is claimant for an increase of pension conformably to the 5th section of the act of the 10th of April, 1806, revived as aforesaid; and you are to report in writing and on oath or affirmation your opinion of the nature  of his disability and in what degree it prevents him from obtaining a subsistence by manual labor; and in your proceedings in the premises you are to be regulated and governed by said act.
Given under my hand and seal at this day of in the year one thousand eight hundred and
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"Every claimant shall by his affidavit give satisfactory reasons why he did not make application for a pension before; and that he is not on the pension list of any state ; and the Judge or Commissioner shall certify in writing, his opinion of the credibility of the witnesses, whose affidavits he shall take, in all those cases, where, by this act, it is said the proof shall be made by a credible witness or witnesses. And also, that the examining Physician or Surgeon is reputable in his profession.
"SEC. 3. And be it further enacted, That the said Judge of the District, or person by him commissioned as aforesaid, shall transmit a list of such claims, accompanied by the evidence, affidavits, certificates and proceedings had thereon in pursuance of this act, noting particularly the day on which the testimony was closed before him, to the Secretary for the Department of War," &c. &c. &c.—"And it shall be the duty of the Judge or Commissioner aforesaid, to permit each claimant to take a transcript of the evidence and proceedings had respecting his claim, if he shall desire it, and to certify the same to be correct."
"SEC. 5. And be it further enacted, That an increase of pension may be allowed to persons already placed upon the Pension List of the United States, for disabilities caused by known wounds received during the Revolutionary War, in all cases where justice shall require the same: Provided That the increase, when added to the pension formerly received, shall in no case exceed a full pension.
"Every invalid making application for this purpose, shall be examined by two reputable Physicians or Surgeons, to be authorised by commission from the Judge of the district where such invalid resides; who shall report in writing, on oath or affirmation, their opinion of the nature of the applicant's disability, and in what degree it prevents him from obtaining a subsistence by manual labor, which report shall be transmitted by said Physicians or Surgeons, to the Secretary for the Department of War," &c. &c. &c.
Extract from an Act of Congress of the 25th of April, 1808, entitled "An Act concerning Invalid Pensioners."
"SEC. 4. And be it further enacted, That any officer, non-commissioned officer, musician or private, who has been wounded or disabled since the Revolutionary War, while in the line of his duty, in the actual service of the United States, whether he belong to the Military Establishment or to the Militia, or any volunteer corps, called into service under the authority of the United States, may be placed on the Pension List of the United States, at such rate of compensation, and under such regulations as are prescribed by the act, entitled "An Act to provide for persons who were disabled by known wounds received in the Revolutionary War," passed April the tenth, one thousand eight hundred and six."
Act of 18th April, 1814.—Depositions substantiating claims to pension to be hereafter taken before any Judge of any of the Courts of the State or Territory in which such person may reside; the Certificate of the Clerk of the Court whereof the said Judge is a member, sufficient to prove his being such Judge.
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RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SUBSTANTIATING CLAIMS TO A PENSION.
VIDE "An act to provide for Persons who were disabled by known wounds received in the revolutionary war," passed the 10th of April, 1806, revived and continued in force for six years longer, by an Act of the 25th of April, 1812.
"SEC. 2. And be it further enacted, That in substantiating such claim, the following rules and regulations shall be complied with; that is to say: all evidence shall be taken on oath or affirmation, before the Judge of the District, or one of the Judges of the Territory in which such claimant resides, or before some person specially authorised by commission from said Judge.
"Decisive DISABILITY, the effect of a known wound or wounds, received while in the actual service and line of duty against the common enemy during the Revolutionary War, must be proved by the affidavit of the commanding officer of the regiment, corps, company, ship, vessel or craft, in which such claimant served; or of two other credible witnesses to the same effect, setting forth the time when, and place where, such known wound or wounds were received—and particularly describing the same.
"The nature of such DISABILITY, and in what degree it prevents the claimant from obtaining his subsistence, must be proved by the affidavit of some reputable Physician or Surgeon, stating his opinion either from his own knowledge and acquaintance with the claimant, or from an examination of such claimant by said Judge or Commissioner. And the said Physician or Surgeon, in his affidavit, shall particularly describe the wound or wounds from whence the disability appears to be derived.*
"Every claimant must prove, by at least one credible witness, that he continued in service during the whole time for which he was detached, or for which he engaged, unless he was discharged, or left the service in consequence of some derangement of the army, or in consequence of his disability resigned his commission; or was after his disability in captivity or on parole, until the close of the Revolutionary War. And in the same manner must prove his mode of life and employment since he left the service, and the place or places where he has since resided, and his place of residence at the time of taking such testimony.
* RESOLVED by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary for the Department of War, return to the respective District Judges, the names of all such persons, as have been transmitted to him by the several District Judges pursuant to the Act for the Regulation of Claims to Invalid Pensions, and in whose cases the examining physicians have neglected to specify the ratio of disability; together with such defective returns of physicians. And the said District Judges, respectively, shall forthwith cause the examining physicians to specify the several rates of disability which have been so neglected; or, in case of sickness, death, or removal of one or both such physicians, to make new appointments, and cause the several rates of disability to be specified, and by the said physicians returned to them as soon as may be; of which they shall make return to the Secretary of War, &c. &c. &c.
VIDE Law of the 18th April, 1796.—Laws of the U. S. Vol. 3, page 374.
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Apl. 6. 1904 His to Mrs G. C. Goodman Mooresville N. C.
1908 Oct. 27 Mrs R. G. Pealer furnishing ctf. no. V.L.M.
1923 June 26. Hist of soldier and M. O. for $1 returned to Miss Lucile Burton Auburn Ala. an
1923 – July 11. Hist to Mrs. H. M. Holden – awf.
1937 – Mch. 13 – hist to Mrs. R. W. Van Valin awF
Rev War INVALID.
File No. 183 William Moore. Col. N.C. Vols.
Act:
Index:—Vol. A, Page 261
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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Post Office Department
OFFICIAL BUSINESS
REGISTERED ARTICLE
No. 253770
INSURED PARCEL
No.
PENALTY FOR PRIVATE USE TO AVOID PAYMENT OF POSTAGE, $300.
POSTMARK OF DELIVERING OFFICE.
AUBURN ALA. JUN 29 2PM 23
Return to Commissioner of Pensions (NAME OF SENDER)
Street and Number, or Post Office Box,}
REV. WAR SECTION WASHINGTON, D. C.
Rev War.
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Wm Moore N. C. S 183 –
RETURN RECEIPT.
Received from the Postmaster the Registered or Insured Article, the original number of which appears on the face of this Card.
Lucile Burton (Signature or name of addressee.)
(Signature of addressee's agent.)
Date of delivery, June 29, 19123
Form 3811
01—6116
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DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
MRS. AMOS G. DRAPER, REGISTRAR GENERAL
902 F STREET WASHINGTON, D. C.
Oct. 23, 1908.
Miss Wilson,
Revolutionary Records Division,
Pension Bureau, City.
My dear Miss Wilson:–
We are quite anxious to complete a paper lately received in this office, and as I shall not be able to visit the Pension Office for some days, will you give me the certificate number of the Pension record of William Moore, Inv. File 183, residence Smith County, Tenn. date of application. Served in North Carolina Militia.
Thanking you in advance for this courtesy, I am, Yours very sincerely,
Ruth Griswold Pealer (Genealogist, N.S.D.A.R.)
C.
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I.F.D.C.
Please send copy of pension of Lt. Col. Wm Moore of Orange Co. N. C. who was pensioned from Smith Co. Tenn. about 1820
Have you record of pensions for following.
William Flournoy Booker of Prince Edward Co. Va and Wilkes Co. Ga,
William Grimes of Elbert Co. Ga,
Alexander Corry of Green Co. Ga,
U S. PENSION OFFICE. Q MAY 22 1923
Respectfully
Mrs. Horace M. Holden
1080 Millidge Ave, Athens, Ga.
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DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION OREGON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 RECEIVED FEB 18 1937
Newberg, Oregon, Feb. 13,1937
Bureau of Pensions
War Department
Washington, D.C.
Revolutionary War.
Gentlemen:–
Will you kindly give such records as you have regarding several men by the name of Moore, who had revolutionary service in North Carolina. The intermarriage of their descendants several times makes it necessary to ask for records of all of them. Information is wanted for membership in D.A.R.
1. Col. William (Or John) Moore of North Carolina was a member of the Provincial Congress in 1776 and served in N.C. Militia. HE was born in Ireland and died in Lincoln County, N.C. about 1800, age about 70. Wife's name was Rosannah McCord. He had four sons, William, Alexander John and James who were active patriots in Revolutionary War. There is much confusion over his name, some of descendants stating positively that it was William, and others are positive that it was John, but most of evidence points to name William. Did he receive Pension?
1. William Moore, Jr, born either in 1751 or 1758, and died either 1838 or 1844 was a soldier at age of 17 in N.C.Militia under Capt. Jacob Free and was at Cowpens, Eutaw Springs and Camden. Was one of defenders at Bryant Station in Ky and served under Logan until peace was declared. Believe he died in Indiana. Did he receive Pension.
2. Alexander Moore (1753–1837) was born and died in Lincoln County, N.C. Married in 1781 to Elizabeth Robinson and drew a Pension for his services as a private.
3. General John Moore (1759–1836 Born in Lincoln County, and died in Gaston County, N.C. married 1 Annie Adair and 2nd Mrs. Mary (Alexander) Scott. Did he have Pension.
4. James Moore (1764–1838) the fourth son of Col. Wm.Moore first named, also had Revolutionary service in North Carolina, but do not know just what. Did he receive Pension.
5. Another William Moore, (1751–1823 was a Lt. Col. in 1776 in Orange County, N.C. Regiment. In 1819 he was a pensioner of Smith County, Tennessee, born in N.C. and died in Tenn. Wife's name not known. One daughter, Jane married Charles Carter.
Because of the intermarriages of descendants of these men, any an d all information regarding their Pension records will be greatly
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appreciated. – data regarding service, names of children, birth and death dates, names of wives, etc.
Yours truly,
(Mrs.R.W.Van Valin) Minnie DVan Valin
State Registrar, Oregon Society,D.A.R.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
RECEIVED FEB 18 1937 MAIL
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Record Division.
October 27, 1908.
Mrs. Ruth Griswold Pealer,
#902 F Street N. W.
Washington, D. C.
Madam:
In reply to your letter dated the 23" and received the 24" instant, you are advised that in the claim of William Moore, Inv. File No. 183, Revolutionary War, the certificate number is 709.
Very respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.
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MK.
Postal money order one Dollar. rec'd 9.11.2.
Burton's Bookstore
L. & M. BURTON, PROPS.
BOOKS, STATIONERY DRAWING INSTRUMENTS AND MATERIALS
AUBURN, ALABAMA
June 16, 1923.
U. S. Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sirs:
I should like to secure two certified copies of the record of pension granted to Col. William Moore, North Carolina Militia Volunteers, War of the American Revolution, who was wounded at Guilford Court House and pensioned from Smith  County, Tenn. December 1820. I am enclosing a P. O. O. for $1.00, which I presume will cover expense of same.
Will you also advise me whether there is a record of pension granted to Major John Williams' of Halifax County, North Carolina, a commissary in the army during the Revolutionary War.
FINANCE DIVISION JUN 19 1923 BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Yours truly,
(Miss) Lucile Burton.
Drawer 127, Auburn, Alabama.
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M 233
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
JUN 19 1923 192
Chief of Rev. War Section [crossed out: Division.]
Sir:
I have this day received from Miss, Lucile Burton M. O. No. 125,216 for $1.00/100, requesting [crossed out: post-office address] copies as per letter herewith.
Money order returned and Finance Div notf June 26. 23.
Respectfully,
O. J. RANDALL JJC Chief Finance Div.
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Rev. War Section.
Au
S 183
June 26, 1923.
Miss Lucile Burton,
Drawer 127,
Auburn, Ala.
Madam:
In response to your letter of the 16" instant, I have to advise you that the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fail to afford any information in regard to Major John Williams of Halifax County, N. C. who served as a Commissary in that war. You are herewith furnished the history of the Revolutionary War pensioner Col William Moore of N. C. for which no fee is charged, and your money order for one dollar drawn to the order of the U. S. Bureau of Pensions, at the post office at Auburn, Ala. is herewith enclosed.
From the papers in the pension claim, S. 183, it appears that William Moore, while living in Caswell Co. N.C. raised a regiment of volunteers and served as Colonel of said regiment during the Revolution, until he received a fracture of the right knee by the fall of his horse at the battle of Pyles' Defeat.
He was allowed pension on his application executed Aug. 20, 1820, while living at Carthage, Tenn. aged 69 years. There is no data on file as to his family.
Respectfully,
Washington Gardner Commissioner.
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AWF
Rev. War Section.
July 11, 1923.
Mrs. H. M. Holden,
1080 Milledge Ave.,
Athens, Ga.
Madam;
I have to advise you that the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fail to afford any information in regard to William Booker, William Grimes and Alexander Corry described by you.
You are herewith furnished the history of the Revolutionary War pensioner, Col. William Moore of N. C.
From the papers in the pension claim S. 183, it appears that William Moore, while living in Caswell Co., N. C., raised a regiment of volunteers and served as colonel of said regiment during the Revolution, until he received a fracture of the right knee, by the fall of his horse at the battle of Pyles' Defeat.
He was allowed pension on his application executed Aug. 20, 1820, while living at Carthage, Tenn., aged 69 years. There is no data on file as to, his family.
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.
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March 12, 1937
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Wm. Moore,S.183 own
Alexander Moore,S.9423
BA-J/MCS
Mrs. R. W. Van Valin
Newberg Oregon
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for information relative to Revolutionary War soldiers, Colonel William or John Moore born in Ireland and died in Lincoln County, North Carolina, about 1800; William Moore, Junior, born in 1751 or 1758 and died in 1838 or 1844; Alexander Moore born 1753 and died 1837; General John Moore born in 1759 and died 1836; James Moore born in 1764 and died in 1838; and William Moore born in 1751 and died in 1823.
Because of the great demand for Revolutionary War data and the limited clerical force available for furnishing such information, it is impossible to comply in full with each request pertaining to soldiers of this war. You are furnished herewith, the records of William Moore, S.183, and Alexander Moore, S.9423.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator