Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 13961, for Sampson Moore, New Hampshire
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Service N. H.
Moore, Sampson
Number S. 13961
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Contents
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Lettter ot Pensioner and Pension Agent 4 April 1845.

5739
New Hampshire
Sampson Moore
Canterbury in the State of N Hamp who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Sears [Sias] of the Regt. commanded by Col Stork in the N. Hamp line for 6 months

Inscribed on the Roll of New Hamp at the rate of 20 Dollars [blank] Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 16 day of Feb 1833 and sent Hon I M Harper House of Reps

Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832 $30.00
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Mar 33 10.00
[Total] $40.00
Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded y D. D. Addison Clerk,
Book D Vol. 1st Page 171
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Canterbury
Sampson Moore
[illegible]
10.219
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Declaration In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
State of New-Hampshire, County of Merrimack SS. at Court of Probate Holden at Concord
On this 28th day of August 1832, personally appeared in open Court before the Judge or the Court of Probate for said County, now sitting, Sampson Moore a resident of Canterbury in the County of Merrimack and State of N. H. age 80 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 7, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated- that he Volunteered at Canterbury in the County of Merrimack and State of New Hampshire in 1775 immediately on hearing of the Lexington Battle and Marched to Lexington under Capt Benjamin Sias Lieut Soper served one month and dismissed but did not take a regular discharge in New Hampshire line
That he enlisted in Canterbury in Sept AD 1777 for two month under Capt Sias of said Canterbury in Colo Storks Regt in New Hampshire line marched to Charleston (then No 4) in New Hampshire from thence to Manchester Vermont from thence to Seretoga [Saratoga] stayed there one night then by order Gen Stork marched to Fort Edwards served them the two months only was imployed [employed] most of the time in scouting parties Capt Sias Capt Joshua Abbot and John Ford and there Honorably dismised [dismissed] but did not take a written discharge.-
 That he enlisted at Canterbury aforesaid in July AD 1781 for three months, under Capt Nathaniel Head, Maj Martin, Colo Runnells Regt in New Hampshire line, marched for West Point went so as Danbury Connecticut were then ordered back to Springfield Mass. from there to Charleston (No. 4) N. H. was there when the news of Cornwallis defeat was received and the Troops had a day of rejoicing on the occasion, served out the full term of three months and dismissed but did not take a written discharge
That he actually served in the three above enlistments six months-
that he has no documentary evidence and knows of no Person whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his service except the affidavits annexed of Nathan Carter and Mellon Kimball.
That he was Born in Canterbury New Hampshire in the year 1752.- has no record of his age- that he has lived in Canterbury[,] Dunbarton and Loudon in the State of New Hampshire his whole time of life except when in the service of the United States and now resides in sd Canterbury-
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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.
Sampson Moore
Sworn to and subscribed, the day above Mentioned;

We, Amos Cogswell a Justice of the Peace residing in Canterbury and Jeremiah Clough a Justice of the Peace residing in same Canterbury hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Sampson Moore-, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 80 years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. Sworn and subscribed the day lost above mentioned
Amos Cogswell
Jeremiah Clough

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 Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court certifies, that it appears to them that Amos Cogswell who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Justice of Peace resident in said Canterbury and that Jeremiah Clough is a Justice of the Peace who has also signed the same is a resident in the same Canterbury and are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Boswell Steven Judge of Probate

I, H. B. Chase, Register of the Court of Probate for said County of Merrimack do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of the said Sampson Moore for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, this 28th day of August, A.D. 1832.
H. B. Chase, Register of Probate.
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10219
Sampson Moore of New Hampshire
Private
6 months
Adma
Hon. J M Harper
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Brief in the case of Sampson Moore of Canterbury in the State of New Hampshire (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? [blank]

3. How old is he? 80 years

4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
Period.| Duration of Service.| Rank.| Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.
In 1775| 1 Month| As a private| Capt Sias-
In 1777| 2 Months| As a private| Capt Sias Col Stork
In 1781| 3 Months| As a private| Capt Head Col Runnells

5. In what battles was he engaged? None mentioned

6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Canterbury N. H.

7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? by Two living witnesses for 3d term, none for 1st or 2d-

8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? not properly connected-

I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Daniel Boyd Examining Clerk
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I Mellens Kimball of Concord County of Merrimack and State of New Hampshire being seventy one years of age testify and say that I entered into the service of the United States in July AD 1781 for three months under Capt Head Maj Marston in Colo Runnells Regt in New Hampshire line and Marched for West Point went as far as Danbury Connecticut was then ordered back to Springfield Mass from thence to Charleston then (No 4) in N. Hampshire was there when the news of Cornwallis defeat was recieved served out then the full term of three Months and dismissed and further testify that Sampson Moore of Canterbury in said County and State aforesaid did enlist at the same time for three months under the same officers and served with me in same Company the full time of his enlistment and dismissed at the same time and Came hone together-.
Millen Kimball

State of New Hampshire Merrimack SS
Subscribed and sworn to by the above named Mellens Kimball this twenty-ninth day of August A. D. 1832. Before H. B. Chase, Justice of the Peace and Register of Probate-

I hereby certify that the character of the above named Mellens Kimball for  truth and veracity is good. H. B. Chase, Justice of the Peace and Register of Probate.

I hereby certify that the above is the signature of Henry B Chase Register of Probate for the County of Merrimack N H
Joseph M Harper M. C.
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Rev War 13.961 Invalid.
File No. 13.961
Sampson Moore
Priv. Rev. War
Act: June 7th 1832.
Index:-Vol. 1, Page 265
{Arrangement of 1870.}
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Sampson Moore of New Hampshire
Hon. J M Harper
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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 Samuel 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 amou[n]t of pension he is entitled? Yes

VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? Yes

VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? Yes

VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? Yes

IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? Yes

X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? Yes
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XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? 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?

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? For the 3d term and not for 1st and 2d terms 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? Yes
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? To one only

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?

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 [blank] year [blank] months, and [blank] days, I served as a [blank] For [blank] months and [blank] days, I served as a [blank]; 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.
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Affidavit
Nathan Carter for Sampson Moore
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I Nathan Carter of Boscawen in the County of Merrimack and State of New Hampshire aged seventy one years testify and say that I enlisted into the service of the United States at Boscawen, aforesaid about the month of July or August 1781 for three months under Capt Head Maj Morsten in Colo Runnells Regt New Hampshire line Marched for West Point went as far as Danbury Connecticut there back to Charleston then (No. 4) and then served out the full time of three months the term of my enlistment and further Know that Sampson Moore of Canterbury in County and State aforesaid did enlist at about the same time under same officers for same term of time and served in same Company with me the full term of three months and dismissed both together.
Nathan Carter
State of New Hampshire Merrimack SS Sept 6 1832
Personally appeared the above named Nathan Carter and made oath that the above affidavit by him subscribe is Just and true
Before me, George Abbot, Justice of the Peace
I Certify that the above named Nathan Carter is a man of good Charicter [character] whose Statements are entitled to full credit.
George Abbot, Justice of the Peace
State of New Hampshire Secretary's Office September 6 1832
The above named George Abbot is a Justice of the Peace for our County of Merrimack duly constituted and sworn, and his signature as such genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereto set the Seal of the State.
Ralph Metcalf Secretary.