Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 2417, for John Moore, North Carolina
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(3—1776)
SERVICE NUMBER
N.C. Moore, John W. 2417
Mary J.
B.L. Wt. 17869-160-55.
Born in N.C.
CONTENTS
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2809 
North Carolina
Mary J. Moore widow of John Moore who served in the Revolutionary war as a NC private St. of Cavy. & Forage Master
Increased from $26.66
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 126. Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 10th day of July, 1854 and sent to A.H. Markland Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 140 Vol. A
cyv.
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Vol M 2, page 93
140.742
Act March 3/55
May 19/15
Mary J. Moore
widow of
John Moore
Priv Forage Master
N.C. Troops
Revolution
Pensioned Certificate No 2809
NC Feby 53 -2809
Ad. 160 act Feb 27/56
Dodge
A. H. Markland
Pre
[written diagonally across page] No 17869 iss Mar 6/56
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see letter to Hon H. W. Connor Jan. 14. 1834
Same 3 March 1835.
Pen. Agent May 19, 1857
Let to Hon A Dockery 19 Jan 1832
Lee A Moore June 20 1853
ied May 4, 1836 (vouchers)
333"
13.33
171 16.757
North Carolina
John Moore of Lincoln in the State of N.Car who was a pr in the commanded by Captain of the Regt commanded by Col: Grahan in the No Car line for 8 months. Incd. to $76.66.
Inscribed on the Roll of N Carolina at the rate of 26 Dollars 66 Cents per ann to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 day of Sept: 33 and sent D Reinhardt Lincolnton No Ca
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1833 66.65
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Mar: 33 13.33
$79.98
{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.}
Recorded by Nath: Rice Clerk, Book E Vol. 6 Page 49
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140.742
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State of North Carolina
County of Gaston
On this the 3rd day of May A.D. 1855, personally appeared before me Wm T. Shipp a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid, Mary J. Moore. aged 72 Years a resident in the above County and State. Who being duly sworn according to law. declares that she is The Widow of John Moore. Who was a Private St. of Calvary, and forage Master in the Revolutionary war that her said husband was drafted, enlisted, or volunteer in said War, and served about thirteen months. That she now draws and annual Pension of One Hundred and Twenty six Dollars & Sixty six cents ($126.66) as per Certificate No. 2809.
She further declares that She was married to the said John Moore in Lincoln County, about July 1815 or 1816, by Revd Humphrey Hunter and That her name before her said Marriage was Mary J Scott. That her said husband died in Lincoln County on the 6th day of May A.D. 1836, and that she is now a widow
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the Act approved 3rd March 1855
Mary J Moore (seal) 
Witness, 
Wm T Shipp (signature) J.P.

We, Abraham Scott and Henry C. Fite, residents of Gaston County in the State of North Carolina, upon our Oath, declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by
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by Mary J. Moore in our presence; and that we believe from the statemen and appearance of the applicant that she is the identical person she repesents herself to be. This 3d day of May AD 1855
Test Abraham Scott Henry. C. Fite
The foregoing declaration and affidavit was sworn to and subscribed before me on this 3d day of May A.D. 1855, and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons – That the claimant is the person she repesents herself to be and that I have no interest in this claim
May 3d AD. 1855. Wm T Shipp J. P.
State of North Carolina Gaston County
I. J. G Hand Clerk of the Court of Pleas and quarter sessions for Gaston County Do hereby Certify that Wm T. Shipp is and acting Justice of the Peace for Gaston County duly authorized by law to administer oaths, and that all faith and credit should be given his Official acts as such. And the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand affixed my seal of Office On this 6th day May AD 1855
J. G. Hand CCC
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State of North Carolina Gaston County Oct 17th, 1853
Personally appeared before me Valentine Derr. One of the acting Justices of the Peace in and for the above County & State – Mrs Elizabeth Caldwell aged seventy five years and made oath in due form of law that she was at the Marriage of John Moore and Mary J. Scott – who were Married on the 10th of July 1815 – And that Mary J Moore is the widow of John Moore – named in the forgoing Pension – Given under my hand and seal – day and date above – Valentine Derr JP
State of North Carolina Gaston County Oct 17th 1853 –
Personally appeared before me Valentine Derr. One of the acting Justices of the Peace. in and for the above County and State – Henry C. Fite and Lee A Moore. and made oath in due form of law – that they have both examined the record – in the old Family Bible – now in the possession of Lee A Moore and Find that John Moore and Mary J Scott were married on the 10th of July 1815 – Given under my hand and seal day and date above –
Valintine Derr JP
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State of North Carolina Gaston County
I J G Hand Clerk of Gaston County Court do hereby Certify that Valentine Derr whose Signature appers to the foregoing afadafit is a Justice of the peace in and for said County and that all due faith and credit is due his official acts as such
In Testamoney Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of office the 25 day of Oct A D 1853 & on the Indenpendence of the United States of America the 78th
J. G. Hand C.C.C ~
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Dallas Gaston Co N.C Oct 25th 1853.
J. P Waldo. Commissioner Pensions
Sir
Inclosed you will receive the desired proof of my Mother Mary J Moore's Marriage with my Father John Moore. named in a forgoing Pension Claim
Yours very Respectfully, Lee. A. Moore
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State of North Caroline Gaston County—
On this the 23d day of April in the year. Eighteen hundred and fifty three. Personally appeared. before me. Valentine Derr – one of the acting Justices of the Peace. in and for said county. Mrs. Mary J. Moore a resident of said County. aged. Seventy One years – Who being duly sworn. according to law. Doth on her Oath. make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Provision of the Act of Congress – made and passed. Febuary the 3d 1853. That she is the widow of John Moore. decd who was a Private in the Revolutionary war. and was pensioned at the rate of Twenty six Dollars ($26.00) per Anum. from. Lincoln County North Carolina and payable at. Fayetteville N.C. She further declares that she was married to the said John Moore some time in the year 1816 – and that her husband the aforsaid John Moore died on the 4th day of May in the year. 1836 and that she was Married to him at the time states. (as the accompanying document will show) No 1 –) She further swears that she was a widow—at the passage of the act. and is still a widow and has never. made application for a Pension under said act – Sworned to and subscribed on the day and year above written
Attest – Mary J Moore
V Derr JP
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State of North Carolina. Gaston County –
April 23d 1853 – I Valentine Derr – one of the acting Justices of the Peace in and for said County Do herby Certify that Mrs Mary J. Moore. the applicant for the pension in the foregoing decleration is unable to attend a court from old age and bodily infirmities Given under my hand and seal. day and date above written.
V. Derr (seal)
State of North Carolina Gaston County
I John H Roberts Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Session hereby Certify that Valantine Darr whoes name appears on the foregoing is and was at the time of signing a Justice of the peace in and for said County Witness
John.H.Robert CCC
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State of North Carolina Gaston County
June 7th 1853
I A. W. Davenport—one of the acting Justices of the Peace in and for the County of Gaston Do herby Certify that I have Examined the Tombstone in Goshen Graveyard – of John Moore named in the foregoing Decleration of Mary J Moore his widow and find that he died on the 4th day of May in the year 1836
Given under my hand & seal day and date above – A. W. Davenport J.P. (seal)
State of North Carolina Gaston County—
June 7th 1853
I Richard Rankin Do herby certify that I was at the Burial of John Moore who was burried in Goshen Grave Yard as above stated—[crossed out: who was] on the 5th day of May in the year – 1836 –
R Rankin
I Further Cirtify that I knew John Moore who is named in the foregoing Cirtificate and am well acquainted with his widow Mary J Moore – the foregoing applicant and know that they lived together as man and wife untill the day of his death—
R Rankin
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State of North Carolina Gaston County
I John H Roberts Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions in and for Said County hereby Certify that A W Davenport whoes name appears to the foregoing affidavit is and was at the time of Signing Same an acting Justice in and for Said County and that the Signature perporting to be his is Genuin and that R Rankin whoes name appars to an annexed affidavit is a highly Respectable Sitizen Given under my hand and seal of office at office this 5th day of July 1853
John.H.Roberts C.C.C
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State of North Carolina Lincoln County
Court of Pleas & quarter sessions
On this first day of May 1833 personally appeared in open court before the Court of Pleas & Qaurter sessions for the County of Lincoln now sitting, John Moore a resident of said county & state aged seventy three 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 of 7th June 1832. — That he entered the service of the united states, as a private except in one instance when I served as a Lieutentant, under the following named officers and served. as herein stated. — About the first of March 1775. I volunteerd in a company commanded by Capt. Richd. Singleton in regiment of Militia, commanded by Col. William Graham and Col Andrew Hampton. marched to Guilford County, where we Joined Col Alexander Martins regiment, of the North Carolina State line. after remaining there a few days proceeded to Cross Creek now Fayetteville where the scotch tories had embodied, but before reaching there they were defeated & dispersed by Col. Coswell – some time after leaving home I was detachd to drive a wagon. we returned from Fayetteville then Cross Creek home wher I was dismissed having served. two months. Again about the month of June 1776 he volunteered in company commanded by Cap Robt. Alexander in Tryon County now Lincoln, as a substitute for his Elder brother William Moore to guard the frontiers, after remaining one month at Magahees fort in now Rutherford County, his company was relieved by Capt Fredrick Hambright he then Joined Hambrights company & remained at the fort untill he Hambright received orders. to Join the main Army commanded by Genl Rutherford – when he Joined Genl. Rutherford at the Head of the Catawba river. near a place called the Pleasant Gardens. from thence we crossed the Mountains, against the Cherokee Indians – passed the middle settlements to what was called the over hills or Valley towns, near which we Joined Genl Willis of the State line of South Carolina, had some skirmishing, in which we lost two men killed. and took prisoners & killed several of the Indians – destroyd their Houses & provisions. having served Five months in this expedition.— Again in 1778 or 1779. he volunteerd, and was appointed [crossed out: in Capt Edwards company, by the Captain a L— w– Joined. the — of Militia of North Carolina commanded by Genl Butler at Charlote in Mecklenburg County] a Leutenant. by Capt John Barber who commanded the company in the county of Tryon, now Lincoln, and served as a ranger for the suppression of the Tories, and a band of Robbers headed by one Brown. a part of the service was rendered in the upper part of South Carolina Joining
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the County of Tryon now Lincoln No Ca. having served three months. – Again in the year 1779. he volunteered, in company commanded by Capt William Chronicle. and in Charlotte Mecklinburg County Joined a Brigade of North Carolina Militia commanded by Genl. Butler – he was then appointed Forage master for a brigade of waggons. (of which he has no evidence except his own oath) and performed that service untill the army reached the Savanna river, oposite the town of Augusta Georgia, where the British then lay. – Genl Butler, then Joined Genl Williamson, who commanded the South Carolina regular troops. and as I understood were to assist Genl Clarke of Georgia in the siege of Augusta. The brigade of Waggons I had in charge were then discharged. and I returned [in margin: 2M] home, having served, two months. Again in the year 1780. he volunteerd in the company commanded by Capt William Chronicle regt comdd. by Col William Graham & marched into So. Carolina in pursuit of the Tories commanded by a Col Floyd. not overtaking Floyd on the return home. the officers learned that the Tories were collecting at Ramsours Mills, Tryon Cty No Ca. now Lincoln and hastend, to reach that point. for the purpose of attacking them when within 12 or 15 miles of the place, they took four spys prisoners. from whom they learned, that, their body was so large that, with our small force it would be imprudent to attack them – the spies, were deliverd into my care. I took them to Genl Rutherford. near Tuckasidge ford in Mecklenburg and deliverd them to him. who was on his march to Ramsours Mills to give battle to the tories. He was sent out by Rutherford, with others to ascertain, the number & position of the Tories – herd the commencement of the action, and arrived Just at its close his Col. Graham soon came up & they took prisoners some prisoners flying from the battle: after the battle of Ramsours Mills he was employd. a part of the summer, ranging through the County of Lincoln then Tryon, & the adjacent part of So Carolina in pursuit of the Tories & British commandd by a Capt. Hook who was defeated & killd at Col Brattons swamp in So Carolina, he with Capt Chronicle Joined Genl. Sumter & served with him for some time, during those tours, there was no organized companies. but feels [in margin: 3 mos.] confident he was Three months in the service. He has no documentary evidence. and no living testimony other [interline: x Sig] than that, here unto appended. – He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the Pension roll of the agency of any state
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Sworn to and subscribed the day & year aforesaid.
x John Moore
Sworn to in open Court Test Vardry McBee CC
We Hugh Quinn a clergyman residing in the county of Lincoln & state of North Carolina, and Henry W Connor, residing in the same county & state, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with John Moor, who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be about seventy three years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution and that we concur in that opinion – Sworn & subscribed the day & year aforesaid
Hugh Quin V. D. M.
Henry. W. Connor
Sworn to in open Court Witness Vardry McBee CC
And the said 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 applicant was a soldier of the revolution and served as he states: and the court further certifies that it appears to them that Hugh Quinn who has signed the preceeding certificate, is a clergyman resident in the County of Lincoln & state of No Carolina and that Henry W Connor 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 Vardry McBee Clerk of the Court of Pleas & quarter sessions for the County of Lincoln do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the origional proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of John Moore for a pension – In testimony where of I have here unto set my hand & seal of office this 1st day of May 1833.
Vardry McBee CC
1. Where & in what year were you born?
A. I was born in the County of Anson now Lincoln No Carolina 29th July 1759.
2 Have you any record of your age & if so; where is it?
A. I have no record. but have been informed so by my parents and so believe
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3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the revolutionary war & where do you now live
A. I lived before & during the revolution, in the county of Tryon now Lincoln and after untill the year 1808. when I moved to Georgia and in 1827. returned to Lincoln, where I have since lived and now reside
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 volunteerd in every instance except one, when I substituted for my Brother William Moore, one month.
5. State the names of some of the regular officers, who were with the troops, when you served; such continental and, militia regiments as you can recollect & the general circumstances of your service
A. I knew Genl Sumter, Genl. Williamson and Col. Martin – & Col Lee of the Horn. I knew Col. Graham, Col. Hampton, & Genl Butler and was with those officers at different times. the general circumstances are detaild in my declaration – my services were confind altogether to the militia, and it was only occasionally that we fell in with regular troops
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 receving a written discharge, if I did I have lost or mislaid it, in those days it was rarely if ever given in the militia: our discharge was a verbal one by the 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 and their belief of your services as a soldier of the revolution.
A. Majr. Lawson Henderson. Genl Joseph Graham Capt Saml. Caldwell Revd. Hugh Quinn Henry W Connor with many others
I Vardry McBee Clerk of the Court of Pleas & quarter sessions for the County of Lincoln do hereby certify that the foregoing [crossed out: proceedings] contains the Original proceedings of the Said Court in the Matter of the application of John Moore for Pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of Office this 19th day of August 1833
Vardry McBee
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X State of North Carolina Lincoln County – Ss
On this 30th day of Oct. AD. 1832 personally appeared in open Court before the [crossed out: Honorable] County Court now in session John Moore a Resident of said County of Lincoln aged seventy three Years who being first Duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the 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 29th of July A.D. 1759 as he was informed & Doth believe – but hath no record of his age – that he now resides in the said County of Lincoln and state of Northe Carolina –
That about the first March 1775 he entered the service in a Regiment of Millitia from the said County of tryon Commanded by Colo William Graham and Andrew Hampton & Drove the Team & Waggon of his Father John Moore (Senior) which was then in publick service in said army his Father Went With him as far as the yadkin River, he being young he obtaned Licnce from his offcer to Drive his teams he (being young) and then returned home Leaveing the Care of the Team and Waggon With this applicant who had an elder Brother a soldier with him in the same Regiment with him and the Regiment Joined an army Commanded by Col. Alexander Martin (who beloged to the Continental Establishment in the North Carolina line) at Randolph old Court House
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after Lying there a few days the Arny Commencd their March for a place then Calld Cross Creek Now Fyatevill – the Scotch tories being Defeated and broke up by Col. Caswell we Returned home but is unable presisely to state how long they ware makeing this tour [in margin: 6 w] but thinks it was about six weeks of Two months
That about the Month of June 1776: he Joined a Company of Militia Commanded by Capn Robert Alexander then of the County of Tryon (now Lincoln as a substute soldier in place of his elder Brother William Moore to go to the fronteer to guard the forts against the Indians and tories Captn Alexander remaind at Magahee Fort with his Compay one Month whin he was releived by another Company Commandd by Captain Frederick Hambright. this applicant then Joined that Company and remained at the forts untill Captain Hambright Receved orders to Join the main army Commanded by General Rutherford in this Expudition he Volunteered as a solder and the Company Joined the Main army near the head of Catabaw River near a place Calld. plesant gardens after Lying a few days took up their march over the Blue Ridge towards the Cherokees Indians and after passing through what Cald. the Middle Settlements we proceded to what was Called the Overhills towns and on a River Calld Highwasa we Joined the south army Commanded by Genl Williamson who Commanded a Regiment of Regular troops of the south Carolina Line
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We had no general Engagement had small shermising in we had two killd and killd some of the Enemy and took several prisoners the south Carolina had an action with the Indians in whih they took several prisiones the two armies then parted and each Retured to their Respective states
This applicant cannot asertain with any Certainty how long [crossed out: they] he was in performing this service but it must been five [in margin: 5 m] or six months including his servic at the forts and the Distanc to the furthest part in the Cherokees Nation Called 250 Miles
That about the year 1778 as well as he now rembers he volenteered and was appointed a Lieutenant in a Company of rangers Commanded by Captain John Barber of the Cointy of Tryon (Now Lincoln) and served a tour of three months [crossed out: two months] part in said County of tryon keeping Down the tories and a Bandittee of Robers headed by a Brown and and the Remaindor in the upper parts of south Carolina
That in the month of April 1779 he volinteered as a soldier under the Command of Capt William Chronicle and joined a Bragade of Millite of North Carolina Commanded by General Butler who then Lay at Charlotte in the Cointy of Mecklingburg in said state – and was there appointed forage Master for a Bragade of Wagggons by sd [crossed out: Butler] General Butler and performed that Duty untill the army Reached the savanah River apposite Augusta where the Brittish army then Lay there Genl Butler joined Gemeral Williamson who Commanded the Regular forces of south Carolina and I then understood the ware to asist General Clark of Georgia in the seige of Augusta – the Brigade I had the charge of being discharged I returned home he thinks he was about
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six weeks or two Months but cannot say positively it being 180 Miles Distant he thinks it was about that time
about the Month of June 1780 he joined a nunber of volinteers who ware with Capt William Chronicle & Coll William Graham and Marched into the state of south Carolina in pursuit of the tories under the Command of a Col Floyd on their retun they received information of the Tories Collecting at Ramsours Mills under a Col. Moore The officer therefore Resolved to push on and attack and Disperse them but about 12 or 14 Mills from said Mills they took four spies prisoners who had been sent out by Moore to Learn where our party was and from the found they had Collected too Large a force to be attacked by our small Nunber the said prisoners ware then sent under the care of this applicant and they Determed to search out and join the army Commed. by General Rutherford and which they joined in the east side of the Catabaw River near the Tuckasegee ford to whom they delivered said prisioners Genl Rutherford Cross the Catabaw River that Day and Encamped for the night about 15 Mills from Ramsours Mills and sent out this applicant with 12 men to reconoiter and ascertain the position of the Torie army he heard the Battle Commenc and arived just at the Close of it Col. Graham soon came up and they took some prisoners flying from the Battle after the Battle of Ramsours Mills he was the greater part of the remainder of the summer Ranging through the County of Lincoln & the upper part of south Carolina after Brittish and Tories Commanded by a Capt Hook who was Defeated and killd at Col Bratons in south Carolina he with Captn Chroncill join Genl. Sumter for some time – None of this small service was performed under any organized Companie nor has this applicant
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but hath not any correct knowledge of the time he performed that service but thinks it must be two or three Months this applicant saith he has no Dockimentory Evidence to prove said services haveing never Received any any Written Discharge and if he has he now knows not what is become of them that if he ever received any regular Commission he has no [?] at this time wh[?]one with it but there are some persons yet Living who knows some part of his said services whoes Depositions are hereinto Anexed [interline: Sig] he hereby relinquishes every Claim whatsoever to a pension or anuity except the one [interline: omit] he prays for and he Declares that his name is not on the pension Roll of any agency of any state the whole of the services [?]d[?]g Guarding the fords of the river againt the british one Month
Making in all 14 Month
Test Vardry McBee
Clerk of Lincoln County Court
x John Moore
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Personally appeared in Open Court now sitting Alexander Moore who after being sworn according to Law Deposeth and saith that he is Well acquanted With services of his Brother John Moore During the revolutionary war haveing served with him in two Campaigns the one to Cross Creek (now Fayattevill the other aganst the Cherokees over the Mountans those two expeditions took up about seven Months that he knows and Does believe that all the services are correct and true and that he has served in small parties which he has not stated
Alexander Moore
Personally appeared in the open Court of Lincoln County now sitting William Moore who after being Duly sworn Deposaith he was Well acquanted withe Military servics of his Brother John Moore being with him in several expeditions in the years 1776 & 1777 that the whole of his services as stated by him in his declaration are just & and that he performed several small services which he has not Charged
William Moore
Frederick Linberger apeared in open Court and on his oath Declares that he has Long been aquinted With John Moore and alway understood that he was Reputed as an active Revolutionary soldeir and that he supports an unblemished Charactor in this Country
Fredk. Leinberger
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X Personally appeared in Open Court Alexander Moore who after being sworn according to Law on his oath saith...that his Brother John Moore is Intitled to one Month More service in the Expeditions against the Cherike Indians than him this Dept. as his Brother John served two Months at the forts where he served but one and when we ware Calld. on to go to the Nation our time of service was the same so that he John served one Month More than hm this Dept and so we both stated in our Declarations unless there is some Mistake
he further on his oath adds that he always undstood that his Brother John Moore served as a Leutemant in a Compay of Mounted Militia Commanded by Capt Barber to gaurd against the tories and a Banditee of Robers under a Capt Brown who some times came from the Mountans & roberd and plundered the Citizen of this County – Capt Barber was appointed by Col. Grahan
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who was Commander of the Tryon Regiment now Lincoln –
X Alexander Moore
X Adam Reuss a soldier in the Revolutionary War Came into Open Court and after being sworn according to Law on his oath saith that he is Well acquanted With John Moore that he knows he the sd. Moore served as a Leitenant in a Company of Mounted Militia Commanded by Cap' Barber to Guard against the Deprations of the tories in Tryon County now Lincoln that his Depot Father Adulph Reuss was appointed Moores Commasary to furnish Rations for hmself & Men and feorage for his horses that he Continued to Draw Rations for his men & feorage for horses untill the end of the tours which was three Month the then gave my Father Adulph Reuss a Recipt for the supplies Recd and signed hmself a Lieutenant which Rect on the publick I have often seen but my Father being killd. by the tories all his papers ware lost and I know what became of it X Adam Reep
State of North Carolina Lincoln County
I Lawson Henderson Clerk of Lincoln County Superior
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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 the said Court in the Matter of the application of John Moore for a pension In testimony whereof I hav hereunto set my hand & seal of Office this 4th November 1832
Vardry McBee
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John Moores Declaration 18550
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Depositions ~
Court of law, In the State of North Carolinina do hereby certify the foregoing Depositions of Alexander Moore & Adam Reep were sworn to in open Court the 13th day of August AD 1833
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court at Office this 19th day of August AD 1833 & in the 56th Year of our Independence
Lwn Henderson
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March 18, 1940.
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BA-J/ADY Om
John Moore W.2417
Mrs. Betty D. Montgomery
5722 North Kerby Street
Portland, Oregon
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter relative to John Moore, who served in the Revolutionary War.
The data contained herein were obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim for pension, W.2417, based upon the military service of John Moore in that war.
John Moore, the son of John Moore, Sr., was born July 29,1759, in Anson County, that part which later was called Lincoln County, North Carolina. The name of his mother is not given.
While a resident of Tryon County, later called Lincoln County, North Carolina, John Moore enlisted March 1, 1775, and served two months as private in Captain Richard Singleton's Company,Colonels William Graham's and Andrew Hampton's North Carolina Regiment. He enlisted in June 1776, served five months as private in Captains Robert Alexander's and Frederick Hambright's North Carolina Companies, and was in several skirmishes with the Cherokee Indians. He entered the service in 1778 or 1779 and served three months as Lieutenant in Captain John Barber's North Carolina Company. He entered the service in 1779 and served two months as Foragemaster in Captain William Chronicle's North Carolina Company, Colonel William Graham's North Carolina Regiment.
In 1808 he moved to Georgia, place not stated, and in 1827 he returned to Lincoln County, North Carolina.
He was allowed pension in his application executed October 30, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Lincoln County, North Carolina.
He died May 4, 1836, in Lincoln County,North Carolina, and was buried in Goshen Graveyard.
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John Moore married in Lincoln County, North Carolina, July10,1815 or 1816, Mary J. Scott.
She was allowed pension on her application executed April 23, 1853, at which time she was aged seventy-one years, and a resident of Gaston County, North Carolina. In 1854 she was living in Dallas, Gaston County, North Carolina.
In 1853 Lee A.Moore, a son of soldier and Mary J. Moore, a resident of Dallas, North Carolina, referred to his father as General John Moore, with no explanation of the rank.
In 1832 soldier's brothers, Alexander and William Moore, made affidavits in Lincoln County, North Carolina, their ages not given. William was an elder brother of soldier.
In 1855 one Abraham Scott, was residing in Gaston County, North Carolina, his age or relationship to the family not stated. There are no further family data.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name of person paid and possibly the death date of widow, you should apply to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D. C., and cite the following data: "Mary J. Moore,widow of John Moore, Certificate No.2809, issued July 10, 1854, rate $126.66 per annum, commenced February 3, 1853, Act of February 3, 1853, North Carolina Agency".
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator
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X State of North Carolina Lincoln County
Superior Court of Law Ag'ust term 1833~
Personally appeared in open Court present his Honor Judge James Martin (Ju) Esqr now sitting John Moore who after being sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following Declaration Explanatory in answer to objections made by the agent in the War Department aganst the Claim of this aplicant to obtain a pension for his services as a soldier in the Revollutionary War – st. this applicant Declared in his Declaration that he entered the servic as a soldier under the Command of Col William Graham Richard Singleton Capt in an Expidition aganst the scotch tories at Cross Creek now Fayatteville in Company With his father who was going With his team into the service he pravailed With the officer to Let [crossed out: me] him driv his team Which [crossed out: I] he believe Capt Singleton Retured [crossed out: Me] him as a soldier and I rcd. pay accordingly (but of this I am not Certain as I was then young not sixteen) – the 2nd Objection that he Charged one Month more for sevice at the Cherokee Expedition
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Expedition than is Charge in his brothers Declaration who perforned the same servic––to this objection he answers that he stated in his Declaration [crossed out: that] as he Does now that about the month of June 1776 he Joined a Company of Militia in place of his Elder Brother William Moore and in Company With his Brother Alexdr Moore, to guard the Country and forts againt the tories and Indians after performing that Duty Capt. Alexander and Company was Relieved by Capt Hambright Capt Alexander Returned home my Brother Alexander with him this Claimant then volenteered with Capt Hambright and Continued more than one Month when Capt Hambright was ordered to Join the Main army at the head of the River. there he found his Brother who after being one Month at home Joined another Company and Regiment we served the Expedition together and Returned home he having served one Month at the forts where I had sirved two this Claimant states that his first Declaration he stated prior six months to be the time of servic but Directed by the War Department to state the prove hm to be Certain he stated five months including two at the forts and his Brother four Includein one at forts
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3d Objection by the agent in the war office that the service Clamed by serving under Capt Barber as a leutenant was Extreamly Doubtfull as well as his Clam as a furrage Master – this Dept states that volunteered in a Company Commanded Cap' Barber as Mounted Rifle men and was appointed by Capt Barber a leutnnt in which Charactor he perfomd three Months Duty  Mr. Rudolph Reap being his Commisary and for which this Dept gave hm certificates for his provsions – he states he had no Commison nor Does he believe there was a Militia Officer with a Written Commisson in this County Volenteer ware Raised by order of the Commandin Cols – and when a suficiant Number was made they Choosed their officers and went into service –
In the Objection as being furrage Master he states now as he did in his Declaration that he volenteered in a Company Commanded by a Cap' Chonicle in an Expedition to augusta n Georgia where the British arny then Lay that Capt Chonicle understood from Genl Butler who was Commander that he wanted a person who Could be recomended as furage Master this Dect was recomended & recived the appointmet in writing and seved as such for two months Cap' Chonicls Company was Divided amongst a Nunber of Companis
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Capt Chonicle was Dischaged as a supervising Officer and he returned home the Bragade of waggons being Discharged this Dept Returnd with Choncle –
John Moore
Sworn to and subscribed In open Court the 13th day of August A D 1833
In Testimony whereof I Lawson Henderson, Clerk of Lincoln County Superior Court of Law have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court at Office the 19th day of August A D 1833 & in the 58th Year of the Independence of the United States
Lwn Henderson
Moore Deposition
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Payment to be made at Fayetteville by James Huske Esq. Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of North Carolina Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 3d, 1853, Page 140 Vol. A
G. F. Getty Clerk.
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Department of the Interior. WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the 2d section of the act of February 3, 1853, Mary J. Moore, widow of John Moore. who was a Private & Lieut of Cavy. in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Seventy Six dollars and Sixty Six, cents per annum, commencing on the 3d of February, 1853, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage. Former payments at the rate of $26.66, per annum, to be deducted.
Given at the Department of the Interior, this tenth day of June, one thousand eight hundred and fifty four
RMcClelland Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned. LPWaldo Commissioner of Pensions.
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State of North Carolina County of Gaston
Be it Known, that on this _ day of _ A. D. 185 before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared 1 Mary S. Moore resident of 2 Dallas in said County, and made oath according to law that 3 she is the widow of the identical 4 John Moore whose name, under Act of 5 7th June 1832 has been placed on the 6 North Carolina Pension Roll at the rate of 7 Twenty six 66/100 Dollars per annum.
That 8 she is credibly informed that the said Pension may and ought to be increased from its commencement and during its continuance; that 8 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. Mackland, of Washington City, my true and lawful Attorney to prosecute the claim of 4 John Moore decd 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 proofs 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; to appoint one or more substitutes under him for the purposes herein expressed, and to do all things that I might or could do were I personally present. Hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Agent and Attorney shall lawfully do in the premises. A. H. Mackland interlined before signing
Mary J Moore
Sworn to, Subscribed and Acknowledged before me the day and year above written, and I hereby certify that I believe the said 1 Mary S. Moore to be directly interested in said claim as set forth, and to be the identical party therein alleged, in whose claim I am in now wise interested.
10 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 Pleases & quarter Sessions that 4 John Moore was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, at the rate of $26.66 per annum,* and that he died on the Fourth day of May Eighteen Hundred and Thirty Six leaving surviving the following named [crossed out: (widow and) children and none] other, to wit: 11 Mary J. Moore widow of John Moore
It is further certified that 12 Wm T. Shipp Esq. 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 the signature purporting to be his, I believe to be genuine; and further, that in the within claim for Increase of Pension I am in no degree interested.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office, this 29th day of April. 1854 –
13 J G Hand C. C. C
mes in full.—2. Post Office address.
3. that she is the," or "that she is the widow of," or "that he, she, or they are the child or children of," &c.
4. e.—5. State the Act if known.—6. Give the State where pensioned.—7. Name the yearly amount received.—8. "He is," "she is," or they are."
9. Claimant's signature.—10. Magistrate's signature.—*If the Pensioner be living, this part of the Clerk's certificate should be omitted.
11. Here name each of the survivors.—12. Magistrate's name.—13. Clerk's signature.
N. B.—Should two or more heirs join in the foregoing, the plural should be substituted for the singular.
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State of North Carolina Gaston County
June 24th 1853–
I. Elizabeth Caldwell of the above County and state – now in The 75 year of my age. Do hereby certify that I was at The Marriage of John Moore and Mary. J. Scott who are named in the foregoing Decliration that I saw Them Married and Know that they were Married on the 10th day of July in The year 1815 – And that they lived together as Man and wife untill the day of John Moore's death—And I further certify that Mary J Moore is the widow of John Moore named in the forgoing Pension claim and is now living a near neighbour to me – In Witness whereof I have hereunto – set My hand [crossed out: & seal]—
Elizabeth Caldwell her mark x (seal)
In Presence of Henry. C. Fite
T. L. Caldwell
State of North Carolina Gaston County –
June 24th 1853 –
We Henry C Fite & Lee A Moore – Do certify that we Have examined the record, in the old Family Bible – which has been Kept by Lee A Moore – and find that John Moore – and Mary J. Scott. as named in the foregoing Pension Claim were Married on the 10th day of July in the year 1815 – as found on said Record – And we further Certify that we saw know Mrs Elizabeth Caldwell to be a woman of truth and Respectable standing in the community – This 2d July 1853—
Henry. C. Fite
Lee. A. Moore
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State of North Carolina Gaston County
I John H Roberts Clerk of Gaston County Court hereby Certify that Elizabeh Caldwell H C Fite and L A Moore whoes names appears to the witten affidavits are persons with whome I am Intimately acquainted and are in Evry sense of the word highly Respectable, Given under my hand and seal this 5 July 1853
John. H. Roberts C.C.C
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
RECEIVED FEB 16 1
MAIL SUB-DIV
Reader No. 5 VETS ADM
5722 North Kerby St..
Portland,Oregon, February 10,, 1940..
Veteran's Administration, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:–
Please furnish me with any records you may have proving Revolutionary Service of General John Moore of Lincoln County, North Carolina. ADY
He was born in 1759 and died in 1836 and part of his service was in the Commissary Department.
Did he receive a pension and if so is any family data in it. First wife was Betsy Adair – second wife was Mrs Mary (Alexander) Scott. OK
Any information regarding Revolutionary Service, Pension Record, names of children with dates, will be greatly appreciated as this data is wanted for D.A.R. papers.
Yours truly,
Mrs. Betty D. Montgomery
(Mrs. Betty D.Montgomery)
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Dallas. Gaston County N.C
July 5th 1853 – .
To the Commissioner of Pensions –
Inclosed you will receive the Decleration of Mary J Moore. widow of the late John Moore. who applis for. the benefit of the act of congress passed the 3d of Feby 1853 –
Any Communication which you may have to make – may be – addressed to me at this place
Respectfully Yours –
Lee. A. Moore
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5
5
5 –
Admit as (?) private
8 mo $26.66
49.11.10
8)991 (123.
61.50
13.33
2
26.66
61.50
34.84
Jno Moore
3 2mo
5
x 3 Leut
2 mo
3 mo
D Reinhardt Lincolnton N.Car
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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 John 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 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 amout of pension he is entitled? No
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? 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, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? witnesses
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? No
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? 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; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
†QUERE XIV. Proof of service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
‡QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
☞In every case where the clerk of 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.
No allowance is made to thos claiming to have served as officers, unless they addue proof of their having been commissiond and of their having been called into the service and served as Officers –
The claims for teamsters are not allowed, unless when the applicant was a drafted or volunteer soldier & after that detailed for this service during the period for which they were to serve –
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Breif in the case of Mary J. Moore widow of John. County and State of North Carolina. acts 7th June 1832, & 3d Feby. 1853.
Claim, ([crossed out: "original," or] "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original,)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
This claim was admitted under above acts for Johns services for eight months as private. It is now shewn he served also three months as a Lieutenant of cavalry.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent
A. H. Mackland Esqr. Present.
Charles H. Rhett Examining Clerk.
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Pension Office June 10th 1854.
Sir.
Be pleased to inscribe on your roll under act 7th June 1832, the Name of John Moore, decd, who was a Private and Lieutenant of Cavalry in the Revolution, he having been entitled to receive at the rate of Seventy Six 66/100 dollars, per annum, commencing 4th March 1831, and ending 4th May 1836, when he died: and pay the amount due, as aforesaid, to Mary J. Moore, his widow: after deducting former Payments at the rate of twenty Six 66/100 dollars per annum,
Very Respectfully
LPWaldo Commissioner
James Huske Esq
Pension Agent. Fayetteville N. C
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№ 2640
Mary J. Moore, Will of – John—
Let to Lee. A. Moore, Sept. 23d, 1853
act 3d Febry 1853.
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Payment to be made at Fayetteville by James Huske Esq Agent for paying pensioners, in the Agency of North Carolina
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book E. Volume 6½ Page 66. by G. T. Getty Clerk.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. Claim for Military Service.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States, of the 7th June 1832 John Moore, deceased, late of North Carolina, who was a Private and Lieutenant of Cavalry in the Revolutionary war, was entitled to a pension at the rate of Seventy Six 66/100 dollars, when he died. –
And that the amount due, as aforesaid, is payable to Mary J. Moore his widow, after deducting former payments at the rate of twenty Six 66/100 dollars per annum.
Cancelled
Given at the Department of the Interior, this tenth day of June, one thousand eight hundred and fifty four ~
RMcClelland Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned.} LPWaldo Commissioner of Pensions.
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The Certifcites in this one may be made out, but the one anouthe out of 1853 must not be delind until the one now in existenc is returnd
L P Waldo Comr. June 9. 1854.
Increase.
John Moore decd. N. C.
Admitted. Act 7 June 1832.
3 mos. Lt. Cavalry $50.–
8 " private Ml.. 26.66
$76.66
$76.66 per annum from 4th March 1831 to 4th May 1836 when he died deducting former payments at $26.66 per annum.
Increase.
Mary S. Moore widow of John. N. C.
Admitted.
Act 3d Feby: 1853, deducting former payments at $26.66 pr. annum.
Pay, Mary S. Moore, widow.
Certificate to, A.H. Mackland Esqr. Present.
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John Moore decd [crossed out: S. C]
Act June 7. 1832 – Admitted.
2 mos Forage Master – $50.
3 " Lt of Cavalry – 50
8 " Private of Infy 26.66
at $126.66
per annum from Mr 4. 1831 to May 4. 1836, when he died – deducting former payments at $76 66/100 per annum
Increase
Mary S. Moore, widow of John N.C.
Act 3 Feby 1853
Admitted at $126 66/100 per annum from Feby 3d 1853, deducting former payments at $26 66/100 per annum.
Certificate payable to Mary S. Moore – widow
Atty A.H. Markland Present.
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Breif in the case of John Moore decd N C. act of 1832 & Mary S. Moore his widow, Gaston County and State of N. Carolina act Feby 3d 1853
Claim, ([crossed out: "original," or] "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
This claim was admitted for 3 mos Lt of Cavalry and 8 mos Private – at $76.66/100
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
It had been testified by Moore's two brothers that he performed all the service he stated and more.
The additional evidence is found in Wheeler's Hist of N.Carolina, p 158 – where it is stated that he acted as Commissary.
Name and residence of Agent A.H. Markland Present
S. G. Dodge Examining Clerk.
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Brief in the case of Mary J. Moore, wid: of John, Gaston County and State of N.Carolina, act 3d Feby: 1853.
Claim, ("original," [crossed out: or "for increase."])
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner under the Act of 7" June, 1832.
Record evidence & parole proof of Marriage.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Lee A. Moore. Esqr. Dallas. Gaston Co: N.C.
Name and residence of Agent
S.C. Boynton, Examining Clerk.
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Mrs Mary S. Moore Widow of John North Carolina 1853 ad
Boynton
A. H. Mackland Rcd. May 9th 1854
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Washington City May 9th 1854.
Hon Loren P Waldo Commr of Pensions
I Enclose, herewith, a power of attorney from Mrs Mary S. Moore of North Carolina I also enclose a certificate from the comptroller of the said state showing the service of John Moore the husband of claiment, and also the service of his father under whom he claimed to have served a portion of the time. I claim for Mrs Mary A Moore, an increase of the pension allowed her Equal to three months service as a Lieutenant and Two months as a Forage Master, the being the amount he claimed and which he proved by the testimony of persons who were in service with him. and knew that he died serve in the capacity of Lieutenant & Forage Master
I am Sir Very Respectfully Yr Obt Svt
A. H. Mackland
P. S. Mrs Moore was allowed under the act 1853.
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Mary SMoore wid John
Cole
A. H Mackland
Recd June 8th 1854
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Washington City June 8th 1854.
Hon L P Waldo Commr of Pensions
I respectfully call your attention to the case of Mrs Mary S Moore widow of John, of Noth Carolina her claim was admitted under act 1853 for $26.66. I claim an increase of 3 months as Lieut and 2 months as Forage Master, You will find among the Papers sufficient Evidence to Justify the allowance of the claim.
I am sir Very Respectfully Yr Obt Svt
A. H. Mackland
Please send certificate to Hon R. C. Puryear HR. Atton
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Payment to be made at Fayetteville by James Huske Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of North Carolina
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 3d, 1853, Page 136 Vol. A
G. T. Getty Clerk.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the 2d section of the act of February 3, 1853,
Mary J. Moore, widow of John Moore, who was a private, in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Twenty Six, dollars and Sixty Six, cents per annum, commencing on the 3d of February, 1853, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the Department of the Interior, this Eighth day of November one thousand eight hundred and fifty three –
R McClelland Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned. LP Waldo Commissioner of Pensions.
№ 2809
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2809 act '53 John Moore and 17644 William Moore
dcd 32 NC – Triplett
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sion on file in this Bureau. John Moore. W. File 2,417
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. | LENGTH OF SERVICE. | RANK. | OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. CAPTAIN. | COLONEL. | STATE.
Mar. 1, 1775 | 2 mos. | Pvt. | Richard Singleton | William Graham Andrew Hampton | N.C.
June 1776 | 5 mos. | " | Robert Alexander, Frederick Hambright | | "
1778 or 1779 | 3 mos. | Lieut | John Barber | | "
1779 | 2 mos. | Forage-Master | William Chronicle | | "
June 1780 | 3 mos. | Pvt. | William Chronicle | William Graham | "
Battles engaged in, several skirmishes with Cherokee Indians.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Tryon Co., later called Lincoln Co., N. C.
Date of application for pension, Oct. 30 1832. His cl. was al
Residence at date of application, Lincoln Co. NC.
Age at date of application, b. Anson Co. later called Lincoln Co, NC. July 29, 1759.
Remarks: d. May 4, 1836. m. July 10, 1815 Mary J. Scott. She was allowed pension in an affidavit executed Apr. 23, 1853, while a resident of Gaston Co. N.C., aged 71 yrs. Lee A. of Dallas, Gaston Co., N.C. in 1853, a son. Soldier's father John Senr served in the Revolution. No further data.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
4043b5m3-09 I-2
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Dallas, Gaston Coty N.C March 1st 1853 –
J. E. Heath Commissioner of Pensions
Dear sir
I have long been satisfied that my Father Genl John Moore decd never drew any thing like the amount that was due him for services in our Revolutionary War – and in fact I have often heard him almost decline receiving – the small amount that he received – stating that it was only for about three Months service when he actually served two years – . Will you be so good therfore as to examine the Muster rolls of North and South Carolina, and any other documents that may be in your possession. to see whether or not his name has been enrolled – for some specified term of service I have often heard him speak of being at the Battles of Camden, Cowpens, and Kings Mountain And there certainly Must be some evidence of these facts somewhere – It is next to impossible to prove any thing in this country from the fact that all the Revolutionary Pensioners are dead –
I will have to trouble you further – for some information in regard to the Pensions of the Widows of Revolutionary soldiers
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Forms Sent under act '53
Has any law been passed granting pensions to widows of Revolutionary soldiers who have been Married since the year 1800? Is it essential to prove positively the time of their Marriage or would not circumstantial evidence be sufficent
Be so good as to make a careful examination and return me an answer as soon as conveinient
Yours With Respect –
Lee. A. Moore
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State of North Carolina Comptroller's Office
I. William J. Clarke Comptroller of Public accounts in deed for the State aforsaid do hereby certify that it appears of record in my Office among the payments made by said State to sundry persons for Military services in the Revolutionary War as follows. to wit:
"John Moore."
vol. C. Entry 2146 £9. s12. Specie
" " " 2293 £9. s12. d4. "
" " " 3859 £8. s5. d6 "
" " " 4126 £19. s2. d0. "
" " " 4285 £2. "
(vol A " 1917 £185. s0. d0 Currency
for services as P. C allowed November 1780)
Book E. G. Page 54 £6. s17. d6 Allowed April 1776.
Kingston Book Page 263 Commissary for expenses services & salt £685. s0. d0., Currency November 1780
Book No. 40 File C. Entry 27 – John Moore A. D. 2. M. $1243.66. Remarks, one Month and six days hay and subsistance at $50.00 in 1780. 5½ Months ditto at $60.00 12 Months ditto at $60.00 in 1781."
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of Office, this April 12th 1854.
Wm.J.Clarke, Compt'r.
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July 12, 1853.
Appl. of Mary J. Moore, widow of John Moore, Gaston, N. Carolina
P. $126.
Act 3d Feby. 1853.
16757 Rev.
$26.66/100. Per An –
Com – Feby: 3d 1853.
Lee A. Moore, Dallas, Gaston co. N. Cara.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Pension Office, Official Busine
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Novr. 18—1902 Missouri Terrell Knosce – Texas
Apr. 19, 1910 Mrs. Harvey J. Campell
1938 April 22. Hist. to G (Mrs.) McKnight. a
1940 Mar. 18. Hist. to Betty D. Montgomery
Revy WIDOW, &c.
File No. 2417
Mary J. Moore, Widow John Moore, Priv., Sergt. and Forage Mast. Rev. War.
Act: Feb. 3. 1853.
Index:—Vol. M., Page 59
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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17.869
No Acc
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Pension Off: 5" Novr/53.
Sir,
Please Certify the time to which the Within named pensioner, was paid, or the date of his death,
Very Respectfully,
S Cole For the Commissioner.
John Moore, act 1832 $26.66. p. an. – Died 4th May 1836, Paid to his death.
Saml. S. Rind, Actg. Auditor.
Francis Burt. Esqr, Third Auditor. Treasury
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Benton Harbor Michigan, April 6th 1910
Rev
U. S. Commr of Pensions War Dept Washington D.C.
U. S. PENSION OFFICE E APR 8 1910
Dear Sir:
Have you any Military history or certificate of service of Lieut John Moore a Revolutionary
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Soldier from North Carolina? I think from Orange County – Did he apply for a pension.
RECORD DIVISION APR 9 1910
Address
Mrs. Harvey J. Campbell, 348 Pipestone street,
Benton Harbor, Michigan.
APR 8 – 1910
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4543 Highland Road
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
April 8, 1938
Veterans Administration
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sirs:–
Can you give me any information from your records concerning General John Moore, who was born in 1759, in Lincolnton County, ( when a part of Anson County,) N. C.?
He was a son of William Moore, one of the first settlers of the county.
He had three brothers, James, William, and Alexander Moore, and the four were patriots in the Revolutionary War.
Please send any information youhave about any of these men.
Yours very truly,
Mrs. G. H. McKnight
Mrs. G. H. McKnight
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
RECEIVED APR 11 1938 MAIL SUB-DIV. VET. ADM. 44
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PENSION OFFICE, June 10th 1854.
SIR: Be pleased to inscribe on your roll under the act below mentioned the following names, and pay the pensions as directed opposite the names.
Respectfully, L P Waldo Commissioner of Pensions.
To James Huske, Esq.
NAMES. | RANK. | ACT. Revory: | ANNUAL AMOUNT. | COMMENCEMENT OF PENSIONS. | CONTINUATION OF PENSIONS.
Mary J. Moore, widow of John | private & Lieut. of Cavy. | Feby. 3d/53 | $76.66 | Feby. 3d/53 | widowhood
Former payments at the rate of $26.66 per annum, to be deducted.
Cancelled
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2.809 North Carolina Fayetteville
Mary J. Moore. widow of John who served in the Revolutionary war, as a priv. & Lt: of Cavy. Increased from $26.66.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 76. Dollars 66. Cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 10th day of June 1854 and sent to A. H. Markland Present.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 140 Vol. A.
Cancelled
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16.757. North Carolina Fayetteville
John Moore decd of —, in the State of North Carolina who was a private & Lieut of Cavy, in the — commanded by Captain — of the — commanded by — in the Revolution, line for 8 months private 3 " Lt. of Cav
Increased fr $26.66.
Inscribed on the Roll of Fayetteville at the rate of 76. Dollars 66. Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. & End 4th May, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10th day of June, 1854 and sent to A. H. Markland
Arrears to the 4th of
Semi-anl. allowance ending Present.
[crossed out: Increa] Incd. to $126.66
{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.}
Recorded by G. T. Getty Clerk, Book E. Vol. 6½ Page 66.
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16.757
North Carolina F.
John Moore decd. of — in the State of — who was a Forage Master Lt. of Cavy. & priv. of Infy. in the — commanded by Captain of the — commanded by — in the Revolution [crossed out: line] for 2. mos. Forage Master 3. " Lt. of cavy. 8. " private NC
Increased from $76.66.
Inscribed on the Roll of Fayetteville, at the rate of 126. Dollars 66. Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. & End 4th May. 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10th day of July 1854, and sent to A. H. Markland Present
Arrears to the 4th of
Semi-anl. allowance ending
{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.}
Recorded by G. T. Getty Clerk. Book E Vol. 6½ Page 66.
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2.809 North Carolina Faye.
Mary S. Moore. widow of John. who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private
Incd to $76.66
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 26 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8th day of November 1853. and sent to Lee. A. Moore Dallas Gaston Co: N.C
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act ebruary 3, 1853, Page 136. Vol. A
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April 22, 1938.
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BA-J/ady
John Moore
W.2417
Mrs. G. H. McKnight
4543 Highland Road
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter relative to General John Moore, born in 1759, in Lincoln County, North Carolina, and his brothers James, William, and Alexander Moore, who served in the Revolutionary War.
Because of the great demand for Revolutionary War data, and the limited trained clerical force available for furnishing such information it is impossible to comply in full with each request pertaining to soldiers of the Revolutionary War.
No claim for pension has been found based upon service of a John Moore of North Carolina, who is shown to have served as a general in the Revolutionary War. The record has been found of a John Moore who was born in 1759, in Lincoln County, North Carolina, which may be of interest to you.
The data contained herein were obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim for pension,W.2417,based upon the military service of John Moore in that war.
John Moore, the son of John Moore, Sr., was born July 29, 1759, in Anson County, that part of which later was called Lincoln County, North Carolina. The name of his mother is not given.
While a resident of Tryon County,later called Lincoln County, North Carolina, John Moore enlisted March 1, 1775, and served two months as private in Captain Richard Singleton's Company, Colonels William Graham's and Andrew Hampton's North Carolina Regiment. He enlisted in June 1776, served five months as private in Captains Robert Alexander's and Frederick Hambright's North Carolina Companies, and was in several skirmishes with the Cherokee Indians. He entered the service in 1778 or 1779 and served three months as Lieutenant in Captain John Barber's North Carolina Company.He entered the service in 1779 and served two months as Foragemaster in Captain William Chronicle's North Carolina Company. He enlisted in June 1780 and served three months as private in Captain William Chronicle's Company, Colonel
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William Graham's North Carolina Regiment.
In 1808 he moved to Georgia,place not stated,and in 1827 he returned to Lincoln County, North Carolina.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 30, 1832,at which time he was a resident of Lincoln County,North Carolina.
He died May 4,1838, in Lincoln County,North Carolina,and was buried in Goshen Graveyard.
John Moore married in Lincoln County, North Carolina,July 10, 1815 or 1816, Mary J. Scott.
She was allowed pension on her application executed April 23, 1853, at which time she was aged seventy-one years, and a resident of Gaston County, North Carolina. In 1854 she was living in Dallas,Gaston County, North Carolina.
In 1853 Lee A.Moore, a son of soldier and Mary J. Moore, a resident of Dallas,North Carolina, referred to his father as General John Moore, with no explanation of the rank.
In 1832 soldier's brothers, Alexander and William Moore,made affidavits in Lincoln County, North Carolina, [crossed out: his] their ages not given. [crossed out: Soldier's brother, William Moore, made affidavit in Lincoln County,North Carolina, in 1832, his age not stated. He] Wm. was [crossed out: called] an elder brother of soldier.
In 1855 one Abraham Scott, was residing in Gaston County, North Carolina, his age or relationship to the family not stated. There are no further family data.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator
Date of widow's death not on A.B.