Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 8609, Moses Greer, Va.
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(3-1776)

SERVICE VA
Greer, Moses
NUMBER S.8609
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2896 
Virginia |
Moses Greer Senr 
of Franklin in the State of Virginia 
who was a Lt & Capt in the Compy commanded by Captain- --- of the Regt commanded by Col. Lynch in the Virginia line for 2 years from 1779- |
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia 
at the rate of 460 - Dollars - Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. |
Certificate of Pension issued the 8th day of Dec 32 and sent to Hon: N.H. Claiborne House of Reps. |
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832 690 - 
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Mar: 33 230 -|
$920.- ||
{Revolutionary Claim Act June 7, 1832}
Recorded by  Nathan Rice Clerk 
Book D Vol. 7 Page 99

Died 10th May 1834. -
Order to pay and Peter S. Pasley 23
Febry 1838
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Commonwealth of Virginia, Franklin County ss
On this 12th day of September 1832 personally appeared before Henry Carper a justice of the peace and member of the county court of Franklin which is a court of record. Moses Greer Senr. a captain in the service of the United States during the revolutionary war, a resident of Franklin County & State of Virginia born in Maryland 2 day of June 1744 according to his register and aged 88 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to claim the benefit of the act of Congress passed 7th June 1832 that he entered the service of the United States under the officers names hereafter as served as herein stated -  that he commanded a company of Militia actual service in the year 1779 two full tours of service to wit six months that during the said six months his company and others were stationed at the lead mines in Grayson County Va not far from the Carolina line the object to protect said mines from the Indians and tories, that he repaired to and remained at said mines as above by the orders of Col. James Callaway. That he marched from his then and now place of residence to the mines to wit from Belford now Franklin County. After the service above in which he gave entire satisfaction this applicant received from Gov Jefferson a special commission as Lieutenant in a company of volunteers to serve under Genl Lawson which commission he has fortunately preserved and which is hereby exhibited dated in October 1780. This applicant being devoted to the cause of independence tho a captain accepted this appointment and repaired with his company to Petersburg Va. where he joined the army under General Lawson. That the  Captain being about he filled his place that he served about three months in the service at this time when not being wanted longer his company was honorably discharged. That his company were what was called minutemen under an obligation to march when ordered that while at Petersburg and its vicinity, Baron Steuban was attached to the company and Major Tucker also that he has frequently during the war acted under the orders of these patriotic and gallant officers Col Charles Lynch Col Wm Leftwich and Col James Calloway, That he marched with his company at another time into North Carolina, the object to attack the tories Kings mountain that from the circumstances of the greater distance he and his company had to march and did not arrive until the battle was over but by forced marches he got there in a very short time after the battle - that at this time he was out at least three
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months that he was out on various tours -  besides those enumerated after the Tories on the North Carolina line and in the mountains to which they had repaired in great numbers that he was on the march to York Town when the British surrendered. That his zeal in the cause of American independence is well remembered by many old persons yet living and has been rewarded by honorable promotion in civil for since the war - He was after the was elected to the state legislature from Franklin County nine years he was made a member of the Court and is now the presiding Judge of that Court - That from age and bodily infirmity he can no longer attend Court being nearly blind and unable to ride or walk about without said being in danger of falling - for his character in every respect he refers the department to Nath'l H Claiborne member of congress  - and the larger portion of the people of the county in which he resides-- This applicant states that he verily believes he was in actual service more than two years that he considered himself as a volunteer thro' all his services  - that he obeyed every order to enter the service and never quit till discharged  - he has lost or mislaid all his discharges - he files herewith the affidavit of one of his volunteer soldiers  - He [illegible] old and poor and infirm, and dependant in great measure on his children for a support. I hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declare that my name, is not on the pension Roll of agency of any state. 
We Moses Greer Lund a clergyman residing in the County of Franklin Virginia and Nath'l H Claiborne residing in same County & state hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Moses Greer Senr. and has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that believe him to be Eighty Eight years for that he is
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reported and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been side of the revolution and that we concur in that opinion
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Moses Green Junr 
Nath'l H Claiborne 

And I Henry Carper a justice of the peace for the county aforesaid and member of the county court which is record do hereby declare my opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories
 fore scribed by the war department - that the above named applicant was a revolutionary officers and served as he states -  and I further certify that it appears to me that Moses Greer Junior who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman - resident in the County of Franklin Virginia, and that Nath'l H Claiborne who has also signed the same is a resident in the same county & State and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit. I further certify that Moses Greer Senr. the applicant aforesaid is so aged & infirm that he cannot attend court to make his declaration on there without great danger [illegible] his life - the place of the seating of the court [illegible] about seven miles from his place of residence I am given under my hand & seal the day & year aforesaid, 
Henry Carper J.P.
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Virginia Franklin County ss 
I Caleb Tate Clerk of the County Court of Franklin The same being a Court of record do hereby certify that Henry Carper whose name appears to the foregoing certificate is an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly Commissioned and qualified as such, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine. 
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed my seal of office the 18th day of September 1832 in the 57th year of the Commonwealth Caleb Tate, esq.
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10755 
Moses Greer Senr.

from 1779
Lieut & Captain
2 years |
$460. |
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10755 
BRIEF in the case of Moses Greer Senr 
County of Franklin in the State of Virginia 
(Act 7th June, 1832.) 
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Justice 
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? yes
3. How old is he? 88 
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. Period. | Duration of Service. | Rank. | Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served. |
In 1779, 6 months, as a Captain, under Col. James Callaway |
In 1780 20th Oct. about 3 months, as a Lieutenant under Gen. Lawson, Cols. Lynch & Leftwich |
not stated, 3 months, as Capt. |
at different times, "served several tours, his whole service amounting to more than Five years"
5. In what battles was he engaged? none 
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Franklin Co. Va. 
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Documentary traditionary & witnesses 
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? The affidavits are not attached to the seal as required nor is the official character of the magistrate certified (who took these afidavits) 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned 
F. Waugh Examining Clerk
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April 9, 1938
Moses Greer
S.8609
BA-J/AWF
Mr. Sylvester Greer 
Dixiana 
Alabama 
Dear Sir: Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Moses Greer who drew a pension, while a resident of Franklin County, Virginia. 
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in pension claim, S. 8609, based upon the service of Moses Greer in the War of Revolution.
Moses Greer was born June 2, 1744 in the State of Maryland. The names of his parents were not given. 
While residing in Bedford (the part later called Franklin) County, Virginia, Moses Greer was captain of militia, and in 1779, served six months under Colonel James Callaway, stationed at the lead mines in Grayson County, Virginia. He was commissioned, October 28, 1780, lieutenant in the Virginia troops, and served two tours of three months each, also other tours in Colonel Charles Lynch's and William Leftwich's Virginia regiments, and was on the march to Yorktown, when the British surrendered. His entire service amounted to two years. 
He was allowed pension on his application
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executed September 12, 1832, then a resident of Franklin County, Virginia, and was referred to as Moses Greer, Senior. 
After the Revolution, he was elected to the state Legislature from Franklin County, and at the time of his application for pension, was presiding Judge of the Franklin County Court. Moses Greer died May 10, 1834, leaving children, whose names were not designated. The name of his wife was not shown. 
In 1832 Moses Greer, Junior was a Justice of the Peace in Franklin County, Virginia, and stated at this time that he served several tours under Moses Greer, Senior against the Tories. There was no relationship stated. 
The papers on file in this claim contain no further discernible data in regard to family. 
In order to obtain the name and address of the person paid the last payment of this pension, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D. C., and furnish the following data 
Moses Greer, Senior 
Certificate # 2896 
Issued December 8, 1832 
Rate $460.00 per annum 
Commenced March 4, 1831 
Act of June 7, 1832 
Virginia Agency. 
Very truly yours 
A. D. HILLER 
Executive Assistant to the Administrator
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No. 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5.
in this envelope
M.G.Y. in another
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Moses Greer Senr. Virginia 7 June 1832
$ 460
To what time last paid
% to the 4th March 1834
Pension Office
23 Feby 1838
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RevWar
8609
INVALID. |
File No. 8609 
Moses Greer Senr 
Capt Rev War |
Act: June 7th 32 
Index:--Vol. A, Page 51 
{Arrangement of 1870.] 

Apr. 28 /98 Thos. 13 Turley, H. of R. |
Nov. 22 1904 His to Miss L.C. Griggs 
J.R.N.  -   Roanoke, VA
1911 Mar. 3 Hist to Mrs. Cabell Smith --- Mch 16, 1914. To Jr. Mr. Gen. U. S. A. For Tombstone   F.W.
1914 Apr 25 Hist to Jesse M. Green 
V.L.W.
1914 May - To Jr. Mr. Gen. U.S.A. Corrected slip (adding state)   FW
1918 July 16 Hist to L. W. Greer Letter W. 4. Chatten Pollard 
1929 May 13 - Hist to Miss Maggie  McManaway any 
1932 Feb. 10 Hist to Dr. Charles L. Kerrick any
1932 Nov. 14 hist to Hon CC Gilken any
1938 Apr 9 - hist to Sylvester Greer
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M.Way Feb 21

J.L. Edwards Esq
Commission of Pensions
Washington
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Richmond Febr. 19th 1838 
Mr. J. L Edwards Esqr The enclosed papers are forwarded to you for your order for payment to the children of the pensioner Moses Greer deceased 
To. J.L.Edwards Esq  
commissioner of Pensioner}
Solomon Pasley
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[Received stamp MAR 26 1938 VetsAdm Reader#30]
Dixiana, Ala., 
March 24, 1938
Veterans Administration, 
Washington, D. C. 
Gentlemen, 
I would like to have the Revolutionary record of Moses Greer who drew a pension on account of his service in the Revolutionary Army. He was living in Franklin County, Va., while drawing the pension. He died about 1835. 
Trusting to get this information from you, 
I am
Yours truly, 
Sylvester Greer
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C 2896 OWN ECR
Roanoke, Va.
Oct. 22, 1904
Dear Sir:
Will you please send me, if possible, the military history of certificate of service for Moses Greer, Lieut & Capt. in Va. Militia during the Revolutionary War. He was placed on pension roll 1832. Also let me know if the name of any other Greer from Franklin Co., Va. is on the Revolutionary records. Thanking you in advance.
I am Yours Truly
Miss. L. C. Triggs
28 Day Ave. S.W.
Roanoke, Va.
To
U.S. Commsr.
of Pensions -
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COURTLAND C. GILLEN 
5th DIST. INDIANA
COMMITTEE:  INTERSTATE AND FOREIGN COMMERCE
MARVIN E. CARTER SECRETARY
Congress of the United States 
House of Representatives 
Washington. D.C. 
November 9, 1932. 
Director of Pensions, 
Veterans Administration, 
Washington, D. C. 
Gentlemen: 
If possible please send me complete record of the War activities of Moses Greer who served in  the Revolutionary War in the Virginia Militia under Colonels James Callaway, William Leftwich and Charles Lynch. 
See U. S. Revolution Pension Rolls, Vol. 3, page 136. See National Number 68406. 
Very truly yours,  
C. C. Gillen, M. C. 
CCG:MB 

[Received stamp NOV 11 1932 Pension Files Sub-Division]
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Jan 29 1932
Veterans Administration  
Washington DC
Will you please give me all the information possible pertaining to Moses Greer as given in U.S. Pension rolls Vol 3, Page 136, 
I should like to learn of his Children, Date of his death Rev. record etc.
Very truly 
Chas. L. Kerrick MD
Chrisman, Ill.

[Received stamp FEB 2 1932]
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Department of The Interior 
Bureau of Pensions 
Washington, D.C 
My Dear Friends: 
Please do me the kindness of informing me concerning the record of Captain Moses Grier (or Greer,) as a soldier in the Revolutionary War. If I make no mistake the said Moses Grier was living in Franklin County Virginia  as late as 1838- 
If possible please give me the date of his birth, place of his birth, date of his death, 
place of his death, 
Place of Enlistment, Rank 
date of Enlistment 
Names of superior officers 
If he received Pensions when granted, etc.

(over)

[U.S. Pension Office stamp MAY 10 1929]
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2 
If married, date and place of marriage and to whom. Did his widow receive a pension Please give me any family data that may appear - or any remarks of  interest. 
I cannot fittingly express the gratitude I feel for your kindness in helping me from your records. I can only say I thank you over and over.
Your friend - 
 Maggie McManaway 
R 1 Stewartsville
Virginia
May 9 1925
Miss Maggie McManaway
R 1 Stewartsville
Virginia |
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White Hall, Ill
Apr. 1914.
Bureau of Pensions 
Washington, D.C.  
Dear Sirs: 
Will you kindly tell me S. File 8609 reads concerning Moses Greer Sr. and if his widow's name mentioned 
Will thank you very much for same 
Yours truly 
Jessie M. Greer


[stamp LAW DIVISION APR 22 1914 RECEIVED]
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Commissioner of Pensions, 
Washington D C 
Dear Sir:
Please give me all information possible concerning Captain Moses Greer who served in the Revolutionary War . The record will be formed in Volume 3 Page 136 
Address, 
Mrs. Cabell Smith 
Boxwood, Virginia
Feb. 23 1911
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November 14, 1932 
XXXXXXXXXXXXX 
BA-C/AWF
Moses Greer
S. 8609
C.C. Gillen 
Hon. C. C. Gillen
House of Representatives 
Washington, D. C. 
Dear Mr. Gillen: 
Reference is made to your letter of recent date in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Moses Green of Virginia. 
The data furnished herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim S. 8609 based upon the Revolutionary War service of Moses Greer. 
Moses Greer was born June 2, 1744 in the state of Maryland, the names of his parents are not given. 
While residing in Bedford (that part which was later called Franklin) County, Virginia, he was captain of militia, and in 1779, served six months under Colonel James Callaway, and was stationed at the lead mines in Grayson County, Virginia . He was commissioned, October 28, 1780, lieutenant in the Virginia troops, and served two tours of three months each, also had other tours in Colonels Charles Lynch's and William Leftwich's Virginia regiments, and was on the march to Yorktown, when the British surrendered. His service in all amounted to about two years. 
He was allowed pension on his application exeecuted September 12, 1832, then a resident of Franklin County, Virginia, and was referred to as Moses Greer, Senior. 
After the Revolution, he was elected to the State
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Legislature from Franklin County, and at the time of his application for pension, he was presiding Judge of the Franklin County Court. Moses Greer died May 10, 1834, leaving children, whose names are not designated. The name of his wife is not given. In 1832 Moses Greer, Junior was a Justice of the Peace in Franklin County, Virginia, relationship to the soldier not shown. He stated at this time that he served several tours under Moses Greer, Senior, against the Tories. 
Very truly yours 
A. D. HILLER 
Assistant to Administrator
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February 20, 1932
BA-J/AWF

Mr. Charles L. Kerrick 
Chrisman
Illinois

Dear Sir: 
Reference is made to your letter relative to Moses Greer, a soldier of the Revolutionary War. The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 8609, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Moses Greer. 
Moses Greer was born June 2, 1744 in Maryland. 
While residing in Bedford (that part later called Franklin) County, Virginia, he was captain of militia, and in 1779 served six months under Colonel James Callaway, and was stationed at the lead mines in Grayson County, Virginia. He was commissioned, October 28, 1780 lieutenant in the Virginia troops, and served two tours of three months each, also had other tours in Colonels Charles Lynch's and William Leftwich's Virginia regiments, and was on the march to Yorktown, when the British surrendered . All of his service amounted to about two years. 
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 12, 1832, then a resident of Franklin County, Virginia, and was referred to as Moses Greer, Senior. 
After the Revolution, he was elected to the State Legislature from Franklin County, and at the time of his application for pension, he was presiding Judge of the Franklin County Court. He died May 10, 1834, leaving children whose names are not designated. The name of his wife is not
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given.
In 1832 Moses Greer, Junior, was a Justice of the Peace in Franklin County, Virginia, relationship to soldier not shown. He stated at this time that he served several tours under Moses Greer, Senior, against the Tories.
Very truly yours
A.D. Hiller
Assistant to Administrator
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May 13, 1929 

Miss Maggie McManaway
R.R. #1 Stewartsville
Virginia

Madam
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 3609, it appears that Moses Greer was born June 2, 1744, in Maryland. 
While residing in Bedford (later called Franklin County, Virginia, he served with the Virginia Troops as follows: he was captain was stat. at the lead mines in Greyson Co.Va.
In 1779, six months as Captain under Colonel James Callaway. He was commissioned, October 28, 1780, as Lieutenant in the Va. troops and served two tours of three months each. He also had other tours as a Lieutenant militia under Colonels Charles Lynch and William Leftwich, Va. Reg. and was on the march to Yorktown when the British surrendered; all of his service amounting to about two years. 
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 12, 1832, at which time he was living in Franklin County, Virginia, & at that time referred to as Sr.
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After the Revolution, the soldier was elected to the State Legislature from Franklin County, Virginia, and at the date of application for there, he was presiding Judge of the Franklin County Court. He died May 10, 1834, leaving children, no names stated. The name of soldier's wife is not given. 
In 1832, Moses Greer, Junior, was a Justice of the Peace in Franklin County, Virginia, relationship to soldier not shown,
 & that he served rev war under Moses Greer Sr. against the Tories 
Respectfully, E. W. MORGAN 
Acting Commissioner.
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S. 8609 
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, 
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.,----,190--
In reply to your request of ---, received --- for a statement of the military history of Moses Greer a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. | 
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. | LENGTH OF SERVICE. |RANK.| OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. CAPTAIN | COLONEL. ┃ 
STATE. |
1779, 6 mos. Capt., Col.James Callaway, Va.
Commissioned Oct. 28, 1780, 3 mos. Lieut., ", "
", 3 mos., ",",",
In other tours amounting to over 1 yr.,  , ", Col.Charles Lynch, "
Was on the march to Yorktown when the British surrendered
Battles engaged in, 
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Bedford Co. Va.(that is called Franklin Co.) 
Date of application for pension, Sept. 12, 1832- Cl.al.
Residence at date of application, Franklin Co., Va. 
Age at date of application b. Maryland June 2, 1744 Remarks: d. May 10. 1834. In 1838 children are mentioned, name not stated. After the Revolution soldier was elected to the state legislature from Franklin Co. Va., nine years, and at date of application he was presiding judge of the Franklin Co. Court. The name of his wife is not given nor are claim as for data as he died
Very respectfully, 
Commissioner
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State of Virginia Franklin County (to wit)
this day Abraham Absher aged 76 or 77 years came before me
Moses Greer Jnr. Justice of the peace in the County aforesaid and made oath  that Moses Greer Snr.  served two three month tours at the Lead mines in the County of Montgomery in the State of Virginia and had the full command of a Company and that he the said Abraham Absher served one three months tour under the said Moses Greer Snr. at the town of Petersburgh and that the said Greer had the command of a Company and that he served several tours after the Torys under the said Greer which he deposes was a captain as we were command by him when Col. Charles Lynch was not with us and that he served as a volunteer as we were volunteer company and further the said Abraham Absher believe that the said Greer served from 12 to 18  months as we were often after the Toreys. Abraham Absher
Sworn before and subscribed before me 
Moses Greer Jnr.
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Cd Absheres} Dep ss
Capt Greer

City of Washington Set 
I certify on my honor that the within named Moses Greer Jr is a Justice of the peace and that the within is in his hand writing and that the signature is his - and Nathl H Claiborne member of Congress
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State of Virginia Franklin County 
This day John Wright aged 84 years came before me Moses Greer Jnr. a Justice of the peace in the State and County aforesaid after being sworn deposes and saith that Moses Greer Snr. of Franklin County had the command of a volunteer Company in County of Bedford Now Franklin and that this deponent served several tours under the said Greer against the Torys  also one tour to the Town of Petersburgh amounting in all to one year as this deponent believes and further this deponent states that he has good reason to believe that the said Greer served six month as a Capt to guard the Lead mines also that the said Greer started to Kings Mountain also to the Siege of Yorktown and this deponent believes that the said Greer must have served at least two years in all as the said Greer was a volunteer and a true Whig and great confidence put in him by Col James Callaway Col Charles Lynch and Colo William Leftwich 
John Wrytt 
Sworn to and subscribed to before me this 10th day of September 1832 
Moses Greer Jr.
Washington City set 
I certify in honor that I know Moses Greer Jr. well her is a Justice of the peace in Franklin county within my own knowledge that the above is in his hand writing 
Nath'l Claiborne 
Member of Congress
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The Commonwealth of Virginia To Moses Greer -  Gentleman, greeting:  Know you that from the Special Trust and Confidence which is reposed in your Fidelity, Courage, Activity, and good Conduct, our GOVERNOUR, with the Advice of the COUNCIL OF STATE, doth hereby constitute and appoint you the said  Moses Greer a Lieutenant of a company of volunteers engaged to serve or certain terms under General Lawson, esquire. in the Forces of this Commonwealth. IN TESTIMONY whereof these our Letters are made patent. WITNESS THOMAS JEFFERSON, Esquire, our said Governour at Richmond on the 28th Day of October n the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and eighty
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The Commonwealth of Virginia
To Moses Greer - 
Gentleman, greeting: 
Know you that from the Special Trut and Confidence which is reposed in your Fidelity, Courage, Activity, and good Conduct, our GOVERNOUR, with the Advice of the COUNCIL OF STATE, doth hereby constitute and appoint you the said 
Moses Greer a Lieutenant of a company of volunteers engaged to serve or certain terms under General Lawson, esquire.
in the Forces of this Commonwealth. IN TESTIMONY whereof these our Letters are made patent. WITNESS THOMAS JEFFERSON, Esquire, our said Governour at Richmond on the 28th Day of October n the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and eighty
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BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Moses Greer Senr which require further proof or explanation. 
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes 
II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes 
III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so?
IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes 
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? yes 
VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes 
VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes 
VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes 
IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes 
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? yes
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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? yes 
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? There are witnesses 
XIV. If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility? No
 Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office? No 
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? Yes 
XVI. Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? No 
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? Yes |

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 days, I served as aand 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 the 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 of four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. 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 be 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 authenticated 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 end 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.