Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 9,423, for Alexander Moore, North Carolina
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(3-1776)
SERVICE
N.C.
Alexander, Moore
NUMBER
S. 9.423
carded
CONTENTS
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16.110
North Carolina Fay
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Alexander Moore, dec'd
of ________________in the State of No. Carolina
who was a private of the Inf'y & commanded by Captain Cavalry of the ____________________ commanded by _______________________ in the Revolution line for  9 mos priv. of Inf'y
1 mos. priv. of Cav'y.

Increased from $33.88
Inscribed on the Roll of Fayetteville
at the rate of 34 Dollars 71 Cents per annum. to commence on the 4th day of March 1831. 
& ending November 24th 1837.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22d day of December 1854 and Sent to 
A. H. Marklan Present.
Arrears to the 4th of 
Semi-anl. allowance ending

{Revolutionary Claim.}
{Act June 7. 1832.}
Recorded by G. T. Getty Clerk.
Book E. Voll. 6 ½ Page 66.
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18554
Alex. Moore
N. C.

admit 10 mos. 5 days
$33.88

5.11.12.14
Int'g. 6.7.
P. 328


D. Reinhardt
Lincolton
N. C.
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BRIEF in the case of Alex'r. Moore County of Lincoln in the State of North C.
(Act 7th June 1832.)

1.Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court

2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?

3. How old is he? 78
4. State his service as directed in the form annexed.

[Headings]
Period. | Duration of Service. | Rank. | Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.

In 1775 - mos. 2 |About 1mos. 14 days. | Private | Gen. Rutherford, Williamson, Col. Graham, Col. Hampton

1776 - 1 | 1 mos. | Ranger | Capt. Alexander

1776 - 4 | about 4 mos.  | Private | Col. Alexander

1776 | 21 days | Private | Gen'l Rutherford

1781 3| about 3 mos. | Private |  Major Dickson

vol.
1.14
1
4.21
3  =
10.5

5. In what battles was she engaged? Skirmishing

6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Lincoln Co. N. C. 

7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? living witnesses & traditionary

8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? 
No clergyman

I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
[Signature]
Chs. W. Forrest
Examining Clerk.
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State of North Carolina|
County of Gaston}
Be it known, that on this 14th day of November 1854 before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the county and state aforesaid personally appeared Mrs. Elizabeth Rankin - resident of Dallas in said county, and made oath according to law that she is the child of the identical Alexander Moore whose name under the Act of 7th June 1832 has been placed on the North Carolina Pension Roll at the rate of about $20.00 per annum. That she is credibly informed that the said Pension may and ought to be increased from its commencemnt and during its continuance; that she is directly interested as a claimant in said increase and makes this affidavit to be filed with such additional evidence as my Agent may use in prosecuting said claim. Countermanding and revoking all Powers of Attorney and authority heretofore given, I hereby constitute and appoint A. H. Markland of Washington City, my true and lawful Attorney to prosecute the claim of Alexander Moore - for any amount of Revolutionary Pension or Increase of Pension that may be due; and for the purpose of establishing additional service by the soldier for whose military duty in the Revolution the aforesaid Pension was granted, I hereby authorize my said Attorney to apply for and obtain from State archives or other sources, certified proof of such service. To examine all papers or documents in relation to said service, on file in the Departments at Washington City or elsewhere; to file additional evidence or arguments, and to receive for my benefit. The Certificate for Increase, which may be issued in satisfaction of said claim, which certificate I wish made payable at the Pension Agency of this state's to appoint one or more substitutes under him for the purposes herein experssed, and to do, all
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Things that I might or could do were I personally present Hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Agent and Attorney shall lawully do in the premises. 
[Signature]
Elizabeth Rankin

Sworn to, acknowledged and subscribed before me the day and year above written, and I hereby certify that I believe the said Elizabeth Rankin to be directly interested in said claim as set forth, and to be the identical party therein alledged, in whose claim I am in no wise interested.
[Signature]
Wm. T. Shipp J. P. 


State of North Carolina}
County of Gaston} It is hereby certified, that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited before me, Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for the above County & State that Alexander Moore was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States at the rate of about $20.00 per annum - and that he died on the 24th day of Nov'r. - 1837 leaving surviving his widow Elizabeth Moore who died on the 28th day of Dec'r.  1838 and the following named children and none other to wit Mrs. Ann Reinhardt Mrs. Elizabeth Rankin, and Alexander Moore. It is further certified that William T. Shipp before whom the preceding affidavit and Power of Attorney were made and acknowledged, was at the time of so doing a duly authorized Justice of the Peace in and for said County, and that [covered] purporting to be his, I believe to be genuine; [covered] , that in the within claim for Increase of Pension [covered] no degree interested.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this 9th day of Dec'r. AD 1854
[Signature]
J. G. Hand, Clk
[Seal]
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State of North Carolina}
County of Gaston} Personally appeared before me the undersigned and acting Justice of the Peace in and for the above County & State Col. Richard Rankin & R. J. H. Reed - residents of said county and made oath in due form of law. And certifies that they saw Elizabeth Rankin Claimant in the foregoing Pension case sign and acknowledge the foregoing affidavit and Power of Attorney and they futher certify that they know Eliizabeth Rankin as aforesaid to be The child of the Identical Alexander Moore-the Revolutionary Soldier as set forth in the foregoing Pension claim - And in - whose claim for increase of Pension they are in no wise interested.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 14th day of Nov'r. 1854.
[Signatures]
R. Rankin
R.J.H. Reid
Wm. T. Shipp J. P.

State of North Carolina}
County of Gaston} Personally appeared before me the undersigned and acting Justice of the Peace in and for the above County Henry C. Fite and Wm. A. Lawing Ju'r. residents of the above county and made oath in due form of law and Testifies that they have examined the Tombstone in Goshen graveyard and find that Alexander Moore named in the foregoing Pension Claim Died on the 24th day of November A. D. 1837 aged 84 years - And we further certify that in the within claim for Pension we are in no wise interested. Sworn to subscribed and acknowledged before me this 25th Nov'r. 1854
[Signatures]
Henry C. Fite
Wm. A. Lawing
Wm. T. Shipp J. P.
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State of North Carolina}
County of Gaston} I. J. G. Hand Clerk of the Court of pleas and quarter sessions for the above county & state Do hereby certify that I have personal knowledge to Col. Richard Rankin R. J. H. Reid, Henry C. Fite and Wm. A Lawing Jr.-all residents of the aforesaid County who have sworn to the foregoing certificate and know them to be men of truth and respectabilitiy. And I further certify that Wm. T. Shipp Esq'r. Before whom the certificates were sworn to and acknowledged was at the time of so doing a duly authorized acting Justice of the Peace for the above County & State and that the signature purporting to be his I believe to be genuine And I further certify that in the within claim for Pension I am in no wise Interested - 
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this the 9th day of Dec'r. AD 1854-
[Signature]
J. G. Hand C.C.C.
[Seal]
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State of North Carolina} Court of Pleas &
Lincoln County}  quarter sessions

On this 1st day of May 1833 personallly appeared in open court before the court of Pleas & quarter sessions now sitting Alexander Moore a resident of said County of Lincoln and State aforesaid aged Eighty 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 7th 1832. - That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated. That about the first March 1775 he volunteered in a company commanded by Capt. Rich'd Singleton in the county of Tryon now Lincoln - in regiment commanded by Col. William Graham and Col. Andrew Hampton and marched to Guilford County where we joined the continental regiment commanded by Col. Alexander Martin of the North Caorlina line from thence marched to Cross Creek now Fayetteville, at which place the Tories were embodied, but were attacked & defeated by Gen'l Caswell before our arrival after which we returned home and were dismissed having served two months. - about the month of June 1776 he volunteereed again in a company commanded by Capt. Rob't Alexander of the county of Tryon now Lincoln as a ranger for the protection of the frontiers and was stationed at Magahe [McGaughey] in now Rutherford County - his company was released after a service of one month by the arrival of Capt. Fredrick Hambright's company. He again in the fall of 1776 volunteered in a company commanded by Capt. John M. Alexander of Mecklenburg county No. Ca. on an expedition against the Cherokee Indians at the head of Catawba river joined Gen'l Rutherford at place called the Pleasant Gardens, crossed the mountains to the valley Towns & destroyed the houses & provisions of the Indians, there we joined Gen'l Williamson of the state line of South Carolina we had some skirmishing in which we had two men killed & two or three wounded: we killed some Indians & took some prisoners. we then returned to our homes & were dismissed, having served in this tour four months. Again about the month 4 June of 1780, I crossed over in to Mecklenburg County in Company commaded by Capt. Robert Alexander where we joined Gen'l Rutherford piror to joining him we had been employed in watching & guarding against the tories who had robed and plundered his house with Gen'l Rutherford marched againt the Tories who had embodied themselves at Ramsours Mills in now Lincoln county but reached the ground not untill the close of the battle.
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shortly after which he was dismissed having served a tour of Four weeks. - after the defeat of Tarlton at the Cowpens the British pursued the Americans in to Lincoln County where he with many others volunteered to guard the fords on the Catawba river he then joined a company commanded by Joseph Dixon 7 pursued the British as far as Guilford Court House having had occasional skirmishes, after which we returned home & was dismissed having serve a tour of three months. This service was performed in the Winter & spring of 1781. He has no other documentary evidence, than that hereunto appended is the only testimony he can procure who can testify to his service - He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the on the Pension Roll of the agency of any state - Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid.
[Signature]
Alexander Moore
Sworn in open court 
Witness
Vardry McBee CC

We Hugh Quinn a clergyman residing in the county of Lincoln & State of No. Carolina and Henry W. Conner of the same hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Alexander Moore who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration and that we believe him to be about Eighty years of age that he is reputed & believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution and that we concur in that opinion - Sworn & Subscribed the day & year aforesaid.
[Signatures]
Hugh Quin V. D. ch.
Henry W. Connor
Sworn to in open Court
Witness
Vardry McBee CC

And the Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the Interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named application was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states. And the court further certifies that it appears to them that Hugh Quinn who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman resident in the county of Lincoln and that Henry W. Connor who has also signed the same is a resident of the same County and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit - 
[Signature]
J. Vardry McBee Clerk of the Court
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of the Court of Peas & quarter sessions for the county of Lincoln do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the orignal proceedings of the said court, in the matter of the application of Alexander Moore for a pension 
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 1st day of May 1833.
[Signature]
Vardry McBee CC
[Seal]


1 Where & in what year were you born? 
A. I was born in Anson County now Lincoln North Carolina 18th December 1753. as

2 Have you any record of your age and if so where is it? 
A. I have in my father's bible, which I have at home now.

3 Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary War, & where do you now live. 
A. In Anson, afterward Tryon & now Lincoln County. When I was born & now live & ever have

4 How were you called into service, were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute. And if a substitute for whom?
A. I volunteered in every instance.

5 State the names of some of the regular officers who were with the troops, when you served, such continental & militia regiments as you can recollect, & the general circumstances of your service.
A. I knew Gen'l Rutherford & I saw & was with Gen'l Williamson of South Carolina; my service was confined almost intirely to the Militia - I knew by sight Col. Hampton, Col. William Graham & Major Beaty - the general circumstances, in any were material have been stated in the body of my declaration.

6 Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so by whom was it given & what has become of it?
A. I do not recollect of receiving a discharge in writing - in those days it was rarely it were given, but was verbally dismissed by our officers.

7 State the names of persons, to whom you are known in your present neighbourhood & who can testify as to your character for veracity & their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution?
A. Rev. Hugh Quinn, Majr. Lawson Henderson, Capt. Sam'l Caldwell, John Coulter Esq'r. Henry M. Connor; with many others.
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John Moore appeared in open Court and after being sworn in due form of Law deposeth and saith that he is well acquainted with the Tours of his brother Alexander in the Revolutionary war having served with him in two campaigns in the Revolution that he knows and does believe that the whole of his services as stated in his declaration is corrrectly just and true.
[Signature]
John Moore

William Moore appeared in open Court and after being sworn in Open Court deposeth and saith that he is well acquainted with the services of his brother Alexander Moore that he was an active Revolutionary Soldier in the war that he knows and believes that all the statements made by him are surely and correctly true.
[Signature]
William Moore

Frederick Leinberger appeared in open Corut and after being sworn in due form of Law deposeth that he has been well acquainted with Alexander Moore that he was always, Reputed to be an active Revolutionary Soldier that he believes the statements made by him on his declaration were justly true That he is a man of unimpeachable character in this county of Lincoln.
[Signature]
Fred. Leinberger
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October 6, 1931

WASHINGTON

BA - J/MCS

Mr. T. D. Killian
1152 DeKalb Avenue, N. E.
Atlanta, Georgia

Dear Sir:

Reference is made to your letter requesting information in regard to Alexander, James, John and William Moore, soldiers of the Revolution. The data furnished herein relative to Alexander Moore are obtained from papers on file in his Revolutionary War pension
claim, S.9423.

Alexander Moore was born December 12, 1753, in Anson County which was later called Lincoln County, North Carolina. While residing in Anson County, North Carolina, he enlisted
and served as private with the North Carolina troops as follows:
from March 1, 1775, two months in Captain Richard Singleton's Company in Colonels William Graham and Andrew Hampton's
Regiment; from June, 1776, one month in Captain Robert Alexander's Company: from sometime in the fall of 1776, four
months in Captain John M. Alexander's Company, went on an expedition
against the Cherokee Indians and burned their towns and provisions: from June, 1780, one month in Captain Robert Alexander's
Company; from sometime in the winter of 1781, three months in Captain Joseph Dixon's Company. He was allowed pension on his application executed October 30, 1832, at which time he was residing in Lincoln County, North Carolina. He died November 24, 1837, and was buried in Goshen Graveyard.
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It is not stated that Alexander Moore served in the battle of King's Mountain.
He married, date not given, Elizabeth, her maiden name not shown. She died December 28, 1838.
The following children survived their parents: Mrs. Ann Reinhardt; Mrs. Elizabeth Rankin, who, in 1854 was a resident of Gaston County, North Carolina; and Alexander Moore. There
is no further data relative to children of the soldier.
William and John Moore testified in regard to the Revolutionary War service of their brother, Alexander Moore, In order to identify the records of the particular soldiers of the Revolution named James, John and William Moore, in whom you are interested, it is essential that you furnish as much as possible of the following data in regard to each; approximate dates of birth
and death, places of residence at enlistment and after service, and first names of widows.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator
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State of North Carolina|
Lincoln County} SS.

On this 30th day of October A.D. 1832 personally appeared in open Court before the Justice of the Court of Pleas & quarter Sess. October Sessions 1832
Alexander Moore a resident of said county of Lincoln aged seventy eight years who being first duly sworn in due form of Law doth on his oath make following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of an act of Congress passed June the 7th 1832. That he was born in the County of Anson (now Lincoln) in the said state of North Carolina about the 13 Dec'r. 1753 -
as he was informed and does believe as it was handed down to him by his father and which  he inserted in his family Bible - That he resided in said county of Lincoln and still resides there - That about the first of March 1775 He went with a regiment of Militia from the sd. County of Tryon (now Lincoln) commanded by  Col. William Graham and Col. Andrew Hampton as a soldier the regiment marched as far as Guilford County and joined the main army commanded by Col. Alexander Martin who belonged to the Continental Establishment of North Carolina in the North Carolina Line the army took up its march for a place called Cross Creek (now Fayetteville at which place and county the Tories were embodied but were attacked and totally defeated before we arrived by Gen'l Caswell - We then returned home making a tower of six weeks but he cannot recollect the precise time the distance being 175 miles the tour could not be performed in less time
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that about hte month of June A. D. 1776 he joined a company of Militia Commanded by Cap.'t Robert Alexander then of the County of Tryon (now Lincoln) as a ranger against the Cherokee Indians and Tories and to guard the South and frontiers he ranged and guarded McGahas [McGaughey's] fort for one month when Capt. Alexander was relieved by a company commanded by Capt. Frederick Hambright he then returned home and prepared to join an Expedition against the Cherokee Indians he set out with some others and joined the main army commanded by Gen'l. Rutherford at the head of Catawba River at a place called the Pleasant Gardens he then joined a regiment from Mecklenburg County Commanded by John M. Alexander and the main army marched crossing the Blue Ridge and many mountains untill they arrived at the Indian Towns where they marched through and destroyed houses and provisions. We met the south army commanded by Gen'l. Williamson a regular officer on the Continental Establishment of South Carolina we had no General engagement had two killed and two or three wounded took some prisoners the two armies then seperated and set out for their respective states - he thinks he performed this tour of duty (including the service in guarding the forts) at about five months - that about the month of June he was almost constantly employed in watching and guarding against the tories who were then about to rise and did rise in great strength at Ramsours Mills that he was robbed and his house plundered by a party of them that he and a number of others were obliged to fly and join the main army commanded by Gen'l Rutherford
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The Tories were then embodied at Ramsour's Mills Gen'l Rutherford crossed the Catawba River and encamped about [blocked] the Enemy with an intention to attack [blocked] them in the morning but through the miscarriage of an express another part of Americans attacked and defeated the Tories General  Rutherford arrived at the close of the battle the army were sent out in small parties to range through the county to take and bring into Camp prisoners this applicant thinks he spent about three or four weeks in this service but cannot be certain as to time after the american army under the command of Gen'l. Morgan departed Tarleton at the Battle of Cow pens the British army pursued the American with forced marches untill they arrived in Lincoln County the applicant joined a number of other citizens to guard the fords on the Catawba River to prevent their crossing on the 1st day of February 1781 the army of the British crossed the river and pursued the march after Gen'l Morgan - this applicant then joined a company commanded by Major Dickson and followed the British army as far as  Guilford Court House about 100 miles had small skirmishes his time of service being out he with others returned home he thinks this tour of duty was three months but is not certain - there are several persons yet living who served with me among whom is my younger brother John Moore whose deposition is hereunto annexed -
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatsoever to a pension or annuity exept the present and declares that his name
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is not on the pension Roll of any agency of any State
[Signature]
Alexander Moore
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid

Sworn to in open Court
Test Vardry McBee Clerk
of Lincoln County Court

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier & served as he states.
I Vardry McBee Clerk of the County Court do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the application of Alexander Moore for a pension in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office the 4th day of November 1832
[Signature]
Vardry McBee
[Seal]

18554
Alexander Moore
Declaration
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State of North Carolina} Court of Pleas & 
Lincoln County.} quarter sessions

On this 1st day of May 1833. personally appeared in open court Gen'l Joseph Graham who being duly sworn according to law, deposeth & saith that he was acquainted with Alexander Moore of the County of Lincoln during the revolution & since up to the present time; that he saw said Moore on several occassions during the revolution in the service, and particularly in February 1781 in Orange County North Carolina when the troops of North Carolina with Lee's legion when they were pursuing the British & scouring the county for the protection of the faithful citizens of the country.
Sworn to & subscribed the day year aforesaid.
[Signature]
J. Graham

Sworn to in open Court  
Witness Vardry McBee Clerk 
of Lincoln County Court
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Rev. and 1812
Wars Section
EEL

March 7, 1930

Mrs. J. C. Simmons
Pilot Grove
Missouri

Dear Madam:

I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.9423, it appears that Alexander Moore was born December 13, 1753, in Anson, later Lincoln County, North Carolina.
While residing in Anson County, North Carolina, he enlisted and served as a private with the North Carolina Troops as follows:
From March 1, 1775, two months in Captain Richard Singleton's Company, Colonels William Graham and Andrew Hampton's North Carolina Regiment.
From June, 1776, one month in Captain Robert Alexander's Company.
From sometime in the fall of 1776, four months in Captain John M. Alexander's Company, went on an expedition against the Cherokee Indians, and burned their towns and provisions.
From June, 1780, one month in Captain Robert Alexander's Company.
From sometime in the winter of 1781, three months in Captain Joseph Dixon's Company.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 30, 1832, at which time he was residing in Lincoln County, North Carolina.
He died November 24, 1837, and was buried in Goshen
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Grave Yard.
The soldier married, date not given, Elizabeth, her maiden name not shown. She died December 28, 1838.
The following children survived their parents:
Mrs. Ann Reinhardt, Mrs. Elizabeth Rankin, who, in 1854, was a resident of Gaston County, North Carolina; and Alexander Moore. There are no further data as to children.
The Revolutionary War records of this bureau fail to afford any information in regard to Charles Moore, as described by you.
Very truly yours
EARL D. CHURCH
Commissioner.
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March 12, 1937
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Alexander Moore, S. 9423
BA-J/MCS

Mrs. R. W. Van Valin
Newberg
Oregon

Dear Madam:

The data contained herein were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S.9423, based upon the military service of Alexander
Moore.
He was born December 13, 1753, in Anson County which was later called Tryon County and still later called Lincoln County, North Carolina, and he always lived there. The names of his parents were not given.
From about the first of March, 1775, he served two months as private in Captain Richard Singleton's company in a regiment of Tryon
County militia commanded by Colonels William Graham and Andrew Hampton.
He enlisted sometime in June, 1776, and served one month as private in Captain Robert Alexander's North Carolina company. He enlisted in the fall of 1776 and served four months as private in Captain John M.
Alexander's North Carolina company, went on an expedition against the Cherokee Indians and burned their towns and provisions. He enlisted in June, 1780, and served one month as private in Captain Robert Alexander's
North Carolina. He enlisted in the winter of 1781 and served three months as private in Captain Joseph Dixon's North Carolina company.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 30, 1832, at which time he was residing in Lincoln County, North Carolina.
Alexander Moore died November 24, 1837, and was buried in Goshen Graveyard.
This soldier married Elizabeth, date of marriage and her maiden name not given.
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The widow, Elizabeth Moore, died December 28, 1838, and was survived by the following children: Mrs. Ann Reinhardt, Mrs. Elizabeth Rankin who was living in Dallas, Gaston County, North Carolina. in 1854, and Alexander Moore,
A Colonel Richard Rankin was living in Gaston County, North Carolina, in 1854 but it was not shown that he was related to Elizabeth Rankin,
In 1833 John Moore stated that he served with his brother, Alexander, in two companies during the Revolution. In 1837 William Moore, stated that he knew that his brother, Alexander, had served during the Revolution.
There are no further data relative to the family of Alexander Moore.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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1152 DeKalb Avenue N. E.
Atlanta, Georgia
2 September 1931

Mr. A. D. Hiller
Assistant to Administrator
Veterans Administration
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sir:

I shall appreciate the favor very much if you will be good enough to furnish me with such information as you can regarding the following Revolutionary soldiers, all of whom were from
North Carolina and said to have taken part in the Battle of King's Mountain:

Alexander Moore, said to have been pensioned in Lincoln County, N. C., in 1833.

John Moore, born Lincoln County, N. C., 1733.
-
James Moore
.
William Moore, said to have been pensioned in Washington County, N. C.
Respectfully
[Signature]
T. D. Killian.

[stamp - RECEIVED SEP. 9 1931 MAIL SUB.-DIV. U.S.M.S.  READER #3 3:00]

[notes above soldiers names except Alexander Moore - none]
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March 12, 1937
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Wm. Moore, S.183
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
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May 26, 1938
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Alexander Moore, 5.9423
BA-J/MCS ow

C. B. Cook
2406 Indep. Boulevard
Kansas City, Missouri

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your request for the record of the Revolutionary War soldier, Alexander Moore, S.9423.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S.19423, based on the military service of Alexander Moore.
He was born December 13, 1753, in Anson County which was later called Tryon County and still later called Lincoln County, North Carolina, and he always lived there. The names of his parents were not given.
He served two months beginning about the first of March, 1775, as private in Captain Richard Singleton's company in a regiment of
Tryon County militia commanded by Colonels William Graham and Andrew Hampton. He enlisted sometime in June, 1776, and served one month as private in Captain Robert Alexander's North Carolina company. He
enlisted in the fall of 1776 and served four months as private in Captain John M. Alexander's North Carolina company, went on an expedition against the Cherokee Indians and burned their towns and provisions. He
enlisted in June, 1780, and served one month as private in Captain Robert Alexander's North Carolina company. He enlisted in the winter of 1781 and served three months as private in Captain Joseph Dixon's North Carolina
company.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 30, 1832, at which time he was residing in Lincoln County, North Carolina.
Alexander Moore died November 24, 1837, and was buried in Goshen Graveyard, the county and state not given.
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This soldier married Elizabeth, date of marriage and her maiden name not given.
The widow, Elizabeth Moore, died December 28, 1838, and was survived by the following children; Mrs. Ann Reinhardt, Mrs. Elizabeth Rankin who was living in Dallas, Gaston County, North Carolina, in 1854, and Alexander Moore,
A Colonel Richard Rankin was living in Gaston County, North Carolina, in 1854, but it was not shown that he was related to Elizabeth
Rankin.
In 1833 John Moore stated that he served with his brother, Alexander, in two companies during the Revolution. In 1837 William Moore stated that he knew that his brother, Alexander, had served during the Revolution.
There are no further data relative to the family of Alexander Moore.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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July 21, 1932

BA-J/MCS
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Alexander Moore
S. 9123

Mrs. George A. Brown
Lincolnton
North Carolina

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your request for the record of Alexander Moore who served in the Revolution.
The data furnished herein were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S. 9423, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Alexander Moore,
He was born December 13, 1753, in Anson County which was later called Lincoln County, North Carolina. While residing in Anson County, North Carolina, he enlisted
and served as private with the North Carolina troops as follows: from March 1, 1775, two months in Captain Richard Singleton's Company in Colonels William Graham's and Andrew Hampton's Regiment; from sometime in June, 1776, one month in Captain Robert Alexander's Company; from sometime in the fall of 1776, four months in Captain John M. Alexander's Company, went on an expedition against the Cherokee Indians and burned their towns and provisions; from June, 1780, one month in Captain Robert Alexander's Company; from sometime in the winter of 1781, three months in Captain Joseph Dixon's Company. He was allowed pension on his application executed October 30, 1832, at which time he was residing in Lincoln County, North Carolina. 
He died November 24, 1837, and was buried in Goshen Graveyard.
The soldier married Elizabeth, date of marriage and her maiden name not given.
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She died December 28, 1838, and was survived by the following children: Mrs. Ann Reinhardt, Mrs. Elizabeth Rankin who was living in Gaston County, North Carolina, in 1854; and Alexander Moore.
In 1833 John Moore stated that he served with his brother, Alexander, in two companies during the Revolution. In 1837 William Moore stated that he knew that his brother, Alexander, had served during the Revolution.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator
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VETERANS ADMINISTRATION
WASHINGTON

July 7, 1932

IN REPLY REFER TO:
BA - J/MMHF: MLB
YOUR FILE REFERENCE:

Mrs. George A. Brown
Lincolnton
North Carolina

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter herewith, in which you request the records of a number of soldiers of the Revolutionary War.
Because of the very large number of requests similar to yours, and the lack of a clerical force available for furnishing Revolutionary War data, it has not been possible to make a
series of investigations and reports pertaining to soldiers of that war, for one person.
Kindly designate two soldiers whose histories you most desire, give their full names and as much as possible of the following data: approximate dates of birth and death, places
of residence at enlistment and after service and given name of widow.
Upon receipt of this information, a careful search of the records will be made in your behalf and the histories furnished, if on file.
Very truly yours
[Signature]
A. D. Hiller

A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator

[stamp - RECEIVED JULY 12 1932 MAIL SUB.-DIV. U.S.M.S. READER 29 2:45]
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Addressed stamped envolope attached - W.

Immaville N.C.
July 25 '03-

Record & Pension Office -
War Dept. - Washington D. C.

Will you kindly search the records for the pension certificate of one Alexander Moore of Lincolnton, Lincoln Co. N. C. ?
He was a soldier

[stamp - U.S. PENSION OFFICE D AUG 3 1903]
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to have my claim verified Awaiting an early reply
Very Respectfully
[Signature]
Mrs. George C. Goodman
Mooresville
N. C. 

[stamp - U.S. PENSION OFFICE AUG 3 1903]
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July 31' 03-

H. Clay Evans, Esq'r.
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D. C.

Dear Sir:

A few days ago I wrote to the Record & Pension office for the information asked for enclosed - since a friend has advised me to write you which I did on Saturday & today I have received the answer from the first letter written.
Please see, also if one Christain Reinhardt of Lincoln Co., N. C. was a pensioner & if there is any record whatever of his service - He was also my great great grandfather & his house was on the battle ground of Ramsour's Mill Lincoln Co..- N .C. fought June 20th 1780.
[Signature]
Mrs. Geo. C. Goodman -
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Mooresville N. C.
July 25, 1903.

Aledander Moore
Lincolnton, Lincoln Co. N. C. 
Rev. War

Mrs. Geo. C. Goodman
requests the Rev War 
pen. cert. of above named

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(515)

Mrs. George C. Goodman,
Mooresville,
North Carolina.

An application of this character should be addressed to the Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C., who is the custodian of the pension records of the Revolutionary war, and whose office is separate and distinct from the Record and Pension Office of the War Department.
The addressed, stamped envelope received with your letter is herewith returned.

BY AUTHORITY OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR:

[Signature]
F. C. Ainsworth
Chief, Record and Pension Office.

Per [initial?]

(300a)
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9423
Rev. War
INVALID.
_________
File No. 9423
Alexander Moore
Pri. Rev. War
__________
Act: June 7th 1832
Index:-Vol. 1, Page 264

[Arrangement of 1870.]
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Aug 6 - 1903 - Mrs. Geo. C. Goodman
Mooresville N. C.
==============================
July 6. 1905 History to W. W. Moore Richmond Va.
1913. Sept. 30 Hist. to Mrs. Jame Q Moore of Belleair Fla.(letter in Wm. Moore, N. C. S. 7250) aa
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Jan. 30. 1920 Mrs. Frank A. Burgin furnished history aw
==============================
1930-Mar. 7 - Hist. to Mrs. J. C. Simmons EEL
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1931. Oct. 6 Hist to Mr. T. D. Killian M.C.S.
==============================
1932. July 21. hist to Mrs. Geo. A. Brown M.C.S.
==============================
1937. Nov. 12 hist to Mrs. R. W. Van Valin see letter in Rev. Clm. Wm. Moor. S. 183 MC
==============================
1938 May 26 hist to C. B. Cook  M.C.S.
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WAR RECORDS SECTION
3-525
________

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  Alexander Moore 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.

[Headings]

DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. | LENGTH OF SERVICE. | RANK. | OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. | STATE.

Mar. 1. 1775 | 2 mos. | Pvt. | Capt. Richard Singleton Cols. Wm. Graham & Andrew Hampton | N.C.

June 1776  | 1 mos. | [blank] | Capt. Robt. Alexander | | [blank] | [blank] |

Fall 1776 | 4 mos. | | [blank] | Capt. John M. Alexander | [blank] | [blank] |

June 1780 | 1 mos. | [blank] | Capt. Rob't. Alexander | [blank] | [blank] |

1781 | 3 mos. | [blank] | Capt. Joseph Dixon | [blank] | [blank] |

Battles, engaged in,  several skirmishes

Residence of soldier at enlistment, Anson Co., N. C. 

Date of application for pension, Oct. 30. 1832 His cl. al.

Residence at date of application, Lincoln Co. N.C. at birthplace

Age at date of application, b. in Anon Co. (afterwards Lincoln Co. ) N. C. Dec. 13 1753.

Remarks:Sol. mar. Elizabeth ___ date not stated. He died Nov. 24, 1837, she died Dec. 28 1838. leaving the following children Mrs. Ann Reinhardt, Mrs. Elizabeth Rankin and Alex. Moore. It is not stated that he had any other children.

Respectfully,

Commissioner.

[note - bros. Wm. & Jonn alive in 1832]
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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 Alex'r. Moore 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 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 amout [amount] of pension he is entitled? No

VI. Has he given the names of the officers under who 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? No

XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? NO

XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, as he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? Witness

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?
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? the Court has not
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? Yes

XVI. ++Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? Yes

XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? 6.7.
__________________________________________________

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 be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; 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 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.
[hand pointing right] In every case where the clerk of the 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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Pension Bureau - War Dept.
Washington D. C..

Will you kindly send me a copy of the Pension Record of one Alexander Moore, who was placed on the pension roll of Lincoln Co. 1832, for service as private, North Carolina Militia?
Is there a pension record of Charles Moore, who was paymaster in the Revolutionary War? He was born in 1736, in Delaware, and died in North Carolina.
These records will mean a great deal to me and I shall be very grateful for any help you may send me.
Thanking you, I am,
[Signature]
Mrs. J. C. Simmons
Pilot Grove
Missouri

Jan. 13, 1930.

[stamp- U.S. PENSION OFFICE JAN 17 1930]
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1¢ stamp
(THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS)

A. D. Hiller
Assistant to Administrator
Veterans Adm.
Washington D. C. 

246 Indep. Blvd. K. C. Mo.

[stamp - KANSAS CITY MO. 8 MAY 10 2 PM 1938]
[stamp - RECEIVED MAY 12 1938 MAIL SUB.-DIV. VETS ADM READER #10 11:00]
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Dear Sir:
May I please have a copy of the services of Alexander Moare - N.C. - Revolutionary  - Have seen a copy - baed on S. 9423 but D. A. R. refuses to accept "copies" of service - paper must be an original & on Veterans Admin. Stationary. I would greatly appreciate an early reply - since my papers in D. A. R. are being held, on accout of this technicality
Thanking you
[Signature]
C. B. Cook
246 Indep. Blvd.
Kansas City MO
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Mrs. Hiller:
 I am sorry I can only ask for services etc. of two & I shall select John and Alexander Moore. They were sons of William Moore & his wife Rosannah McCord, who came to N. C. from Ireland before the Revolution. The four sons were soldiers from Lincoln (once Tryon) county and were pensioned in 1833 - I'm anxious for the marriage dates & list of Children of the above - John & Alexander - Many thanks
Very truly
Lincoln, N.C.
[Signature]
Mrs. George A. Brown
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Rev. Soldiers Pension Bureau
Washington D. C. 

Dear Sir:

Is it too much to ask for records of four brothers who fought in the Revolution? Alexander - James - John - and William Moore from Lincoln county N. C. It will be invaluable if you can grant this request.
Many thanks - 
Very truly
[Signature]
Mrs. George A. Brown
Lincolnton 
N. C.

1 encl. pos.

[stamp - 1812 WARS JUL 6-1932 PENSIONS]

[stamp - RECEIVED JUL 12 1932 MAIL -SUB.-DIV. U.S.M.S. READER 29 2:45]
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OW&N   

Mooresville N. C.
July 30 '03.

H. Clay Evans, Esq'r. -
Washington D. C. 

Dear Sir:

Will you please send me a copy of the pension application of Alexander Moore, of Lincoln Co. N. C. with record of his services in 

[note - 16110]
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the Revolutionary  War?
He & two brothers were on the pension rolls about the year 1834 -
Alexander Moore was my great great grandfather and I want to join the Daughters of the American Revolution as a decendant of his.
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you will very greatly oblige me by doing this at your earliest convenience.
Very Respt'y.-
[Signature]
Mrs. George C. Goodman
Mooresville
N.C.
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Rev. Sec. m

Commmissioner of Pensions
Washington, D. C. 

Dear Sir:

Please send me at your earliest convenience, an abstract of the revolutionary service of my ancestor Alexander Moore, of Lincoln, Co. N. C., who is listed as a revolutionary pensioner in 1833 aged 80. Please send also any family records that may be on his papers & oblige,
Yours very Truly
[Signature]
Mrs. Frank A. Burgin
231 Myrtle St.
Atlanta, Ga.

Jan. 16-1920.

[stamp - U.S. PENSION OFFICE D JAN 19 1920]
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UNION THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY.
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT.

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA

JUN 20 1905.

JUN 22 1905

Mr. E. F. Ware,
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
June 20th, 1905.

Dear Sir: -

In a letter of yours dated June 29, 1904 and written to Mr. T. C. Tinsley, Nashville, Tenn. concerning the pension granted to William Moore in 1832, you refer to his brother, Alexander Moore, as an affiant in this claim. Alexander Moore also was a soldier in the Revolutionary War, and was my great - grandfather. Will you do me the favor to ascertain whether there are on your records any such facts in regard to him, especially his family history, as were furnished by you from the Records to Mr. Tinsley concerning William
Moore?
Sincerely yours,
[Signature]
W. W. Moore

[stamp - [missing] NAVY
JUN 22 1905
[missing] B.]

[stamp - U.S. PENSION OFFICE A JUN 21 1905]
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16.110
North Carolina
==============================
Alexander Moore
of Lincoln in the State of North Car. 
who was a pri. in the company commanded 
by Captain Alexander of the Reg't. commanded by  Col. Graham in the North Car. 
line 10 months & 5 days
==============================
Inscribed on the Roll of North Car:
the rate of 33 Dollars 88 Cents per annum,
commence on the 4th day of March, 1831
==============================
Certificate of Pension issued the 9th day of July '33 and sent to D. Reinhardt   Lincolnton N. C.
==============================
Arrears to the 4th of March '33 - 67.76
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Sept. " - 16.94 =
$84.70

{Revolutionary Claim,}
{Act June 7, 1832.}
Recorded by Wm. Miller Clerk,
Book E. Vol. 6. Page 49
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Pen. Off. Dec. 20 1854

Sir

Alexander Moore, N. C. Rolls, June 7 1832 $33.88 a year, to what time pd.
 R. J. Atchison Esq.
S. Auditor

Very Respectfully
[Signature]
S. Cole
Chief Clk.  Pen. Off. 
Triplett

[note - Dd 24 Nov. '37]
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Alexander Moore, died 24 Nov. 1837, paid

[Signature]
Ro't. J. Atkinson
Auditor
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Alexander Moore, Dec'd
North Carolina
_____________________________
Inc'd June 7 1832
9 mos. &  5 days pri. Inf. $30.55
1 mos. pri. cal.                     4.16=
$34.71
per annum from 4 Mch 1831
to 24 Nov. 1837 when he died.
👉🏻 deducting $33.88 under 
the act of June 7 1832,
Pay to Ann Reinhardt
Elizabeth Rankin &
Alexander Moore?
only children
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BRIEF in the case of Alexander Moore dec'd
County of in the State North Carolina
Act June 7 1832.
==============================
Claim. ("for increase")

Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or support by rolls? If either, state the substance.
In his original declaration he claimes to have served 9 months & 5 days as a private of Militia and one month as a private of Cavalry. The office admitted the claim but neglected to make the small difference of 83 cents a year between his months pay in the Cavalry & Infantry. The children claim the increase, annuity in all about $5.50 They are enitled on the claim is therefore, allowed, Death  & heirship then according to the Regulations of the office


[Signature]
Thornton Triplett
Examining Clerk.


Name and residence of Agent.
A. H. Markland Esq.
Present
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Alex Moore
N. C. 1832
admted




A. H. Markland
Present
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Washington D. C.
Dec. 18 1854

Hon. L. P. Waldo

I enclose a power of atty &c in case Alexander Moore, NC 1832 ad, I ask increase on teh ground tht Alex Moore was a soldier of Cavalry instead of infantry for evidence of which see papers of John & William Moore, NC 1832 ad, they served with him & are pensioned for cavalry service.
Yours &c
[Signature]
A. H. Markland