Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 16985, for Nathan Morgan, Virginia

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Morgan, Nathan
S. 16985-
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19,051. Indiana
Nathan Morgan of Switzerland in the State of Indiana who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Love of the regt commanded by Col. Preston in the Virginia mili- tia for 6 months for 1778
Date of death not on a p
Inscribed on the Roll of Indiana at the rate of 20 Dollars — Cents per annu to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 31 day of July 1833 — and sent to Mrs. L. Keen-Printer, Retreat, Ind
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 $ 40. — Semi-ant. allowance ending 11 Sep — 10 — $ 50. —
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Mrs. Allison Cler. Book E Vol. 7 Page 120

20,532
Nathan Morgan, of Switzerland County, Indiana.
from 1778 private 6 months $20.
William C. Keen, Agent Switzerland County at

BRIEF in the case of Nathan Morgan , County of Switzerland, in the State of Indiana. (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? A Court.  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  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.   Years. Months. Days.     Col. In 1777 & 78 not stated. As a priv. Gen. Col. Preston, Capt. Wm. Loring.  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? None.  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Virginia.  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditionary.  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct. 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
W. R. Turner, Examiner.

Nathan Morgan
20532
Direct to Mr. G. Keen Printer's Retreat Ind.
Ex.

In the matter of ) An applicant for a pension, under the act of Congress of June 7, A. D. 1832. Nathan Morgan ) Recorded in book A page 326 E. Patten clerk.
The state of Indiana, Switzerland county, SS:
On this fourteenth day of November A. D. 1832, personally appeared, in open court before the honorable, the Probate court, of the county aforesaid, being a court of record, Nathan Morgan a resident of Switzerland county Indiana aged eighty years, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his said oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of congress, passed the 7th of June, A. D. 1832—that he, the said Nathan Morgan entered entered the service of the United States, during the AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR, under the following named officers, and served as herein stated—That he, the said Nathan Morgan served in 1777 or 1778, volunteered and beared as a private soldier in a company of Virginia militia under capt William Love with regiment commanded by colonel Preston = was near Brandywine N. 6, and was stationed part of the time Brandywine Mine in West Jersey county Virginia The above service, was in the several tours = but all under Love & Preston.
And, that he hereby relinquishes every claim 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.
The Court, then propounded the following interrogatories to the said Nathan Morgan
 1. Where, and in what year were you born? I was born in the State of Delaware, on the 22 nd October 1752 (1752)  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it? I have it at home, copied from my father's record  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war; and where do you now live? I was in Virginia and continued to reside in Virginia, about 2 years removed to Georgia, and lived there about 8 years = thence to S.C. and live there 3 years of Florida about 2 years and in Indiana 20 years  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted—did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? and if a substitute, for whom? I volunteered 
5. State the names of some of the Regular officers, who were with the troops where you served; such Continental and Militia regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service. Colonel Shelby and col Arthur Campbell and col Preston held a court of Enquiry over Col John Griffith and said Nathan

called out at the same time as a guard
6. Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?
I never received any written discharge
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution.
Smith Harvey, Johnson Brown Henry Peters, Robert McKay, Jacob Kern
8. Have you any documentary evidence of your services, and do you know of any person now living whose testimony you can procure to testify to your services?
I have no documentary evidence and know of no person living by whom I can prove the same
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid
Nathan Morgan
Edward Patton Clerk.
We Samuel Pavy a clergyman, residing in Switzerland county and state of Indiana, and Charles B. Freeman residing in Switzerland county, state of Indiana hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Nathan Morgan who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration—that we believe him to be Eighty years of age—the he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier in the REVOLUTION, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid,
Edward Patton Clerk.
Samuel Pavy Charles B. Freeman
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 Nathan Morgan was a REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIER, and served as he states. And the court further certifies, that it appears to them that Samuel Pavy who has signed the preceding certificate is a Clergyman, resident in Switzerland county and state of Indiana and that Charles B. Freeman who also signed the same, is a resident in Switzerland county and state of Indiana and is a credible person, and their statement is entitled to credit.
William C. Keen P.J.
I, EDWARD PATTON, clerk of the Switzerland Probate Court, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Nathan Morgan for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court, at Vevay, this fourteenth day of November one thousand, eight hundred and thirty-two
Edward Patton Clerk

January 5, 1935
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BA-J/REL Cur Nathan Morgan-S.16985
Mrs. Robert R. Rea 613 E. 2 nd Street Madison, Indiana
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Nathan Morgan, who received pension in 1834, while a resident of Switzerland County, Indiana.
The data which follow are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.16985, based upon the military service in that war of Nathan Morgan.
Nathan Morgan was born October 22, 1752, in the state of Delaware. The names of his parents are not shown.
While residing in Virginia, Nathan Morgan volunteered in 1777 or 1778, exact date not shown, and served three tours, at least six months in all, as a private in Captain William Love's Company, Colonel Preston's Virginia Regiment and during a considerable part of his service, was stationed at "Chizel's" Lead Mines in Montgomery County, Virginia.
After the Revolution, he continued to reside in Virginia for about two years, then moved to Georgia and lived about eight years; thence to South Carolina and lived three years; thence to Kentucky and lived about two years; thence to the state of Indiana, in which state he had resided about twenty years when he was allowed pension on his application executed November 14, 1832, while residing in Switzerland County, that state.
There are no data as to soldier's family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

16.985 INVALID.
File No. 16.985 Nathan Morgan Rev Rev War
Act: June 7 th 82
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 266
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1926 Apr. 10 photos mailed to Mrs. C. W. Woods 1926 Aug. 17. Visit to Nell Morgan's in Jan. 23 rd 1928 - Miss Nell Morgan advised Cast of photo M. H. H. 1928 - Oct. 9 - Photo to Miss Nell Morgan - 1933 - Oct. 12 - Visit to Miss Sadie Sykes - E. of 1937 - Jan 6 - visit to Mrs. R. R. Rea - E. of

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W. Woods
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
March 29 1926
Chief Per. Sect. Division.
I have this day received from Adams Gurney Woods cash No. for $ 1.00 requesting
photostat copy post office address as per
letter herewith.
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O. J. RANDALL
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Request for Photostating (To be prepared in duplicate.)
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Job No. _____
Date Apr 2 26
Subject Nathan Morgan Rev 816985-
1 copies of 3 pieces consisting of 5 pages to be (No.) (No.) (No.) forwarded when completed to the Rev 816985-1  Reproduction Division.
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MRS. CHARLES W. WOODS
6255 CLEMENS AVENUE
ST. LOUIS, MO.
March 26, 1926
Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C. (Revolutionary War Dept.)
Will you kindly send as soon as convenient the record of Nathan Morgan. Rank Private, Virginia Militia
The Report to Senate in 1838 - List of Pensioners American Revolution & Survivors of American Revolution contains the name of Nathan Morgan - who was my grandfather's father -
He was born at or near Lynchburg Va Oct. 21, 1752 and is buried at Upton Durtzeland Co. Ind.
I am enclosing $1 00 for fee to cover the expense of copying certificate - and I shall greatly appreciate your co-operation and any war-record available.
Cadence Gurney Woods 6255 Clemens Ave St. Louis Mo.
W.A.R. 45-717

Henryville Ind June 17-1926
Mr Winfield Scott Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.
Kind Sir:-
Will you kindly tell me if you have on your list of Revolutionary War Veterans one Nathaniel Morgan of Lynchburg Va? I am desirous of joining the H. A. R. and must have proof of legal discharge of War veteran. Am inclosing one dollar to cover mailing.
Thanking you in advance for favor I beg to remain most respectfully
Miss Nell Morgan Henryville
Box 88
Indiana

Henryville Ind
June 25. 1926
United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions.
Kind Sirs I am just in receipt of your letter in regard to Nathan Morgan and I will be very thankful to you for this war record. It is just what I want .
Am inclosing letter as requested. also received the dollar bill.
Thanking you many many times for favor beg to remain Most sincerely
Miss Nell Morgan Henryville Ind
Box 88

I cannot identify anyone in the earlier letter will soon be ans.

Henryville Ind
July 16. 1926
Mr Winfield Scott
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D.C.
Kind Sir
On June the 25 th I received a letter (in reply to one previously written you asking for war data on one Nathan Morgan Revolutionary war veteran) I answered the same day asking you to send me record. Now I am afraid I did not address the letter correctly. I simply addressed it to "The United States Department of the Interior
Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C.
I returned all correspondence as requested I did this the same day I received your letter. Not knowing how long it takes to furnish this data. I am writing you. In case you have not received my letter. As you have disregarded this letter and accept my many thanks for favors Miss Nell Morgan 9204 88 Henryville Ind.

M. G. SMITH
COUNTY COURT CLERK HARLAN, KY.
DEPUTIES: MISS SUDIE SMITH K. T. SPILLMAN C. C. SMITH
August 31st, 1933.
July 7 V M. G. Smith
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
NATHAN MORGAN a resident of Southwest Va.
Gentlemen:
Please send me record of NATHAN MORGAN, who was a soldier in Virginia Troops, Revolutionary War. If he gives the names of his wife and children, kindly send me a list, also pension number, etc.
If there is a charge for this service, kindly advise and I will be glad to remit.
Thanking you, I am,
Yours very truly,
(Miss) Sudie Smith,
Address:
(Miss) Sudie Smith 118 N. 2nd Street, Harlan, Kentucky.

Dec 26-36
Veterans Administration Washington, D. C.
I would greatly appreciate a copy of the record of Nathan Margan- a war record. He rec'd. a pension in Switzerland County, Indiana in 1834.
Thanking you for the trouble
I am causing you -
Address
my Mrs. Robert - R. R. Rea
613 E. Second St.
Madison Indiana

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF PENSIONS WASHINGTON
June 21, 1926
Miss Nell Morgan Henryville, Box 88 Indiana
Madam:
I have to advise you that the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fail to afford any information in regard to a Nathaniel Morgan.
The name of one Nathan Morgan is found on said records as, born in 1752 in Delaware, served from Virginia and was living in Switzerland County, Indiana in 1832. If you desire the history of that soldier please so state and the same will be furnished you.
Herewith is returned your one dollar bill (registered mail). No fee charged.
Should you reply, please return all of this correspondence.
Respectfully,
E. W. Morgan E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

Henryville Ind Jan 16, 1928
Mr Winfield Scott Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
My dear Mr Scott:-
About two years ago a cousin of mine Mrs G W Woods of St. Louis Mo, received from your office a Photographic copy of the service record of one Nathan Morgan, Born Oct 21 1753. Served in Revolutionary War under Col Preston in Virginia. He being my Great-Grandfather I am most desirous to secure one of these documents to hand down to posterity Also to enable me to become a member of the Daughters of the American Rev. Thanking you in advance for kindness in this matter I beg to remain most respectfully
Miss Nell Morgan
Henryville Ind.
Box 88

Rev.&1812 Wars Section
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January 23, 1928
Miss Nell Morgan Box 88, Henryville, Indiana
Madam:
I have to advise you that photostatic copies of papers on file in the Revolutionary War pension claim of Nathan Morgan, S. 16985, will be furnished you upon request, under the provision of the Act of August 24, 1912, at the rate of fifteen cents a page, with twenty-five cents extra for certification if that be desired.
The number of pages to be copied is five.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this Bureau by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior.
Respectfully,
15 75 1.00
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

Jan. 30 1928 To: Mr. Tolson 3-2233
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BUREAU OF PENSIONS Finance Division
..... Jan. 30 ..... 1928
Chief, Rev. & Pensions  Rev. & Pensions Section Division.
I have this day received from Miss Nell Morgan ..... money order in the amount of $ 1.00 ..... requesting photostat copy as per letter herewith.
Photo Mailed Finance Div. MT 1-31-28
..... O. J. RANDALL Chief, Finance Division.
W.B.S.
Job 6- Feb- 28 Ms Law Feb- 8

M.O. # 39159 $1.00
Henryville Ind Jan 25:1928
United States Department of the Interior. Bureau of Pensions Washington
Mr Winfield Scott, Commissioner Kind Sir:-
I have your letter of the 23 rd in regard to photostatic copies of war record of Nathan Morgan, S.16985. I am inclosing money order as you directed I am elated at prospect of obtaining them - and thank you very much for your kindness. I wish it certified
Most respectfully
Miss Nell Morgan Henryville Ind
Box 88

All inquiries regarding this job should refer to Requisition No.
20780
Requisition for Duplicating, Addressograph, Photostat, and Blue Print Work.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR WASHINGTON
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February 3, 1928
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Title and description of job photo static copies of 5 pages from Rev. War pension claim of Nathan Morgan, Va. Trps., S. 16985.
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October 12, 1933
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Miss Sudie Smith 118 N. 2nd Street Harlan, Kentucky
BA-J/REL Nathan Morgan S.16985
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the pension record of Nathan Morgan, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, of Virginia.
The data which are is given below are obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S.16985, based upon the military service of Nathan Morgan, the only soldier of that name, of Virginia, that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this office.
Nathan Morgan was born October 22, 1752, in the state of Delaware.
While residing in Virginia, he volunteered in 1777 or 1778, exact date not shown, and served three tours, at least six months in all, as a private in Captain William Love's Company, Colonel Preston's Virginia Regiment, and during a considerable part of his service was stationed at "Chizel's" Lead Mines in Montgomery County, Virginia.
After the Revolution, he continued to reside in Virginia, for about two years; then moved to Georgia and lived about eight years; thence to South Carolina and lived three years; thence to Kentucky and lived about two years; thence to the state of Indiana, in which state he had resided for about twenty years when he was allowed pension on his application executed November 14, 1832, while a resident of Switzerland County, that state.
There are no data as to soldier's family.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, Nathan Morgan( S. 16985), you should address the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, citing the following data:

Nathan Morgan, Certificate No.19051, issued July 31, 1833, rate $30 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Indiana Agency.
No charge is made for this service.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.
August 17, 1928.
Miss Nell Morgan, Box 28, Henryville, Ind.
Madam:
I have to advise you, that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 16985, it appears that Nathan Morgan was born in Delaware on October 22, 1752, and resided in Virginia when he enlisted in 1777, or 1778 and served as a private in Captain William Love's Company, Colonel Preston's Virginia Regiment for six months.
He was allowed pension on his application executed November 14, 1832, while living in Switzerland County, Indiana. Places of birth and residence at enlistment, other than states, not given.
There is no data on file as to family.
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN, Acting Commissioner

The state of Indiana Switzuland county ss.
Be it remembered that on the 13 th day of June A. D. 1833, personally came before me William L. Keen Judge of the Switzuland Probate court, Nathan Morgan of the county aforesaid who being duly sworn, deposes 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 four months, as a private under capt. Love - stationed most of the time at Clingle's Creek mine in Montgomery county Virginia - for two months as a private, under capt. Love, most of the time as a guard, at a court of enquiry holding a trial on charges preferred against Col. John Griffiths who was tried for treason - one of the prisoners was found guilty - sentenced to be hung but he made his escape. The deponent was on two or three short excursions or expeditions under the command of said Love, on the march of said Col. Griffiths and his associates. And the said Nathan Morgan solemnly swears that he served for the full term of six months, for which service he claims a pension, and further saith not.
Nathan Morgan
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year first above written
William L. Keen, Probate Judge

State of Indiana Switzerland County ss. I Edward Patton Clerk of the Circuit Court of the County of Switzerland aforesaid do hereby certify that William C Keen Esquire before whom the foregoing affidavit was sworn to and subscribed by Nathan Morgan is now and was at the time of taking and certifying the same Judge of the Probate Court for said County duly commissioned and sworn into office that the within signature purporting to be his is in the proper hand writing of said Judge and genuine and that full faith and credit is due and ought to be given to all his official acts as such -
In Testimony whereof I do hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said Circuit Court at Vevay this Second day of July A D 1835
Edward Patton Clk