Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File Old War Wid. File 10531, for Raleigh Morgan, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Not Rev War
Morgan, Raleigh
Old War Vid. File 10531
or Raleigh
B.L. Mt. 12346-160-50
Wayne's N.W. Indian War - 1791
Elizabeth
CONTENTS
Va. Residence

No. 1585.
District of Columbia
Elizabeth Morgan, widow of Rawleigh Morgan, who was a Lieutenant, Alld de Camp. Captain _____ Company _____ of the Virginia volunteers.
Regiment _____ Wayne's war.
Inscribed on the Roll of Washington at the rate of 27 Dollars 00 Cents per month, to commence on the 23 rd day of May 1859,
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 rd day of January 1860, and sent to
Hon. A. R. Boteler House of Reps
Act 3d June, 1858.
Recorded by _____ Clerk. Book _____ Vol. 1. Page 298.

13579
Dec 31/37 Elizabeth Morgan Raleigh Morgan Dist. Dist.
Va Vols.
Capt. Van Swaengen.
Col. Wm Darp.
Vol. 160th
Dis. Signature
St. Clair's defeat.
3 (13) Auditor's Office October 8 1834 Raleigh Morgan served in Capt. Van Swaengen's Company from 9 April 1791 to 20 January 1792 when discharged.
B. H. Gallaher John S. Gallaher Jr.
Warrant No 12,346, issued and sent Recd 31/57 vol 457 pg 52
Letter Recd No 3 Oct 8 1791
Signature
1791 9 April date of appointment to 20 Jan 1792 when discharged Van Swaengen Vols

Virginia Giles county ss. } 3
I Fayette Mundy clerk of the county court of Giles county certify that on the 20th day of February 1807, a license was issued from the clerk's office of said court to au- thorize the celebration of marriage rites be- tween Rawleigh Morgan & Elizabeth Richards but that no return was ever made to the said office of the said marriage by the person who celebrated the same. —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the said court this 21st day of December 1853. —
F Mundy cc

Bounty Land Claim.
Form of Declaration for Widow of a deceased Officer or Soldier.
State of Virginia } ss. County of Jefferson }
On this Eighteenth day of December A. D., one thousand eight hundred and fifty personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace within and for the county and State aforesaid, Elizabeth Morgan aged Sixty years, a resident of Shepherdstown in the State of Virginia , who being duly sworn according to law, declares, that she is the widow of Raleigh Morgan deceased, who was a Lieutenant or Ensign in the company commanded by Captain Van Swinengen in the Virginia Regiment of Infantry commanded by Col William Darp in the Indian War, at St. Clair's defeat - in which he was wounded. - - - - -
That her said husband enlisted himself at Shepherdstown on or about the _____ day of _____ and continued A. D., _____ for the term of _____ and continued in actual service in said war for the term of _____ and was wounded twice at St. Clair's defeat on the _____ day of _____ was discharged
A. D., _____ as will appear by the rolls of said Regiment in the War Department at Washington D.C. She further states that she was married to the said Raleigh Morgan in Calpiper County State of Va. on the Twentieth day of February A. D., 1807 by one John Woodville a Divine and that her name before her said marriage was Elizabeth  Richards that her said husband died at Bedford Springs Penn a on the twenty eighth day of June A. D., 1824 and that she is still a widow.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act passed September 28th, 1850.
Elizabeth Morgan
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written.
Charles Harper  SEAL
STATE OF Virginia } ss. COUNTY OF Jefferson }
Thomas A. Moore Clerk of the County Court
in and for the County and State above mentioned, do hereby certify, that Charles Harper whose genuine signature appears above, is, and was at the time of signing the same a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn; that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit; and that the aforesaid County Court, is a Court of Record, having general jurisdiction.
Given under my hand and Seal of Office, at Charlestown this Twenty first day of December A. D. 1850 . T. A. Moore clerk.

AFFIDAVIT OF WITNESSES.
State of Virginia } ss. County of Jefferson }
On this Eighteenth day of December A. D., one thou- sand eight hundred and fifty personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace, within and for the State and county aforesaid Jacob Morgan and Walter B. Selby residents of the State of Virginia and county of Jefferson who being duly sworn according to law, declare that Elizabeth Morgan is the widow of Raleigh Morgan deceased who was a Lieutenant of Virginia in the company com- manded by Captain Van Sweringen in the Virginia regiment of Infantry commanded by Col. William Park in the Indian War of St. Clair's defeat That the said Elizabeth Morgan was married to the said Raleigh Morgan deceased, in Washington Co. Pa. in the State of Virginia on the twentieth day of February A. D., 1807 by one John Woodville a Divine that the name of the said Elizabeth Morgan before her marriage aforesaid was Elizabeth Richards that her hus- band, the said Raleigh Morgan died at Bedford Springs Pa. on the twenty eighth day of June A. D., 1864 and that she is still a widow. That the said Walter B. Selby is uncertain who com- manded the company aforesaid - either Capt. Van Sweringen who was killed in the battle of St. Clair's defeat or Capt. James Stevenson & that he the said Selby does not know when the deceased Raleigh Morgan was married to the said Elizabeth Richards or by whom but that he believes she was married as above - In all other respects as set forth - And they swear that they are disinterested witnesses.
Jacob Morgan Walter B. Selby
Subscribed and sworn to before me this eighteenth day of December A. D., 1850 And I hereby certify that Jacob Morgan and Walter B. Selby are credible witnesses.
Charles Harper  L.S.
POWER OF ATTORNEY.
County of Jefferson  State of Virginia
Know all men by these presents, That I, Elizabeth Morgan of Shepherd's Town State of Virginia do hereby irrevocably make, constitute, and appoint JOHN S. GALBAHER, Jr. of Washington, D. C., my true and lawful attorney, for me and in my name, (and for my benefit,) to demand and receive from the proper Department of the United States, the certificate, warrant, or any other claim to which I may be entitled, for the military ser- vices of my husband, as set forth in the accompanying declaration. Hereby revoking and countermanding any other power of attorney or authority that may have been heretofore given by me for the above specified purpose.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this Twenty Sixth day of December , 1850
Elizabeth Morgan  SEAL
Alex e R. Boteler Henry Bedinger } Witness.

State of Virginia } County of Jefferson } ss.
On this 19 th day of December 1853, personally appeared before me, a justice of the County Court in & for the County aforesaid, Mrs. Elizabeth Morgan, a resident of Shepherdstown & state aforesaid, who being personally known to me for the last twenty-five years, and unable by reason of bodily infirmity to appear in open Court, which holds its sessions some ten miles or more from her place of residence; aged sixty two years; And who being first sworn duly according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by law of the United States passed 3 rd February 1853, That she is the widow of Raleigh Morgan, who was a Lieutenant, in the Virginia Regiment, or Battalion in P. Clair's defeat; That she was married to the said Raleigh Morgan on the 20 th day of February in the year eighteen hundred & seven, that her husband the aforesaid Raleigh Morgan died on the 28 th day of June eighteen hundred & twenty four, at Bedford Springs in the State of Pennsylvania in consequence of the effects of the three wounds he had received in said defeat, and that she has remained a Widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proofs herewith annexed, & others now on file in the Pension office at Washington - Elizabeth Morgan
Sworn & subscribed on the day & year above written before me,
Alex r R. Boteler Justice of the County Court of Jefferson County Va.

State of Virginia } County of Jefferson }
On this 19 th day of December 1853, personally appeared before me, a Justice of the County Court, in & for the county aforesaid, Jacob Morgan & Charles Harper, who being known to me for the last twenty five years, and duly sworn according to law, do in addition to their former affidavit, given in the case of the application for a pension by Mrs Elizabeth Morgan, Widow of the late Raleigh Morgan, who was a Lieutenant in the Virginia Regiment or Battalion of Volunteers in St. Clair's defeat, Declare on their oaths that the aforesaid Elizabeth Morgan, is still a widow & has remained a widow ever since the demise of the aforesaid Raleigh Morgan's death. And that the aforesaid Raleigh Morgan died on the 28 th day of June in the year eighteen hundred & twenty four, at Bedford Springs in the State of Pennsylvania from the effects of the wounds he had received in St. Clair's defeat.
Jacob Morgan Charles Harper
Sworn & subscribed on the day & year above written before me.
Alex d R. Potel Justice of the County Court of Jefferson Co. Virginia.

Mrs Elizabeth Morgan Shepherdstown Potomac Co Virginia
State of Virginia County of Jefferson ss.
I Thomas A Moore Clerk of the county Court of said County court of said County, certify that Alexander R. Boteler Esqr. whose genuine signatures appear within, is and was at the time of his giving his certificate of affidavit, a justice of the Peace in & for said County, duly elected, commissioned & sworn, that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit, and that the court of which I am Clerk is a court of record.
Given under my hand & the seal of the said Court, this 20th day of December A.D. 1853
T. A. Moore Clerk.

August 9, 1935
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Mrs. A. Bruce Eagle "Eaglehurst" Martinsburg, West Virginia
RALEIGH MORGAN O.W. Wid. File 10531 BA-J/MLB
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the War of 1812 records of Raleigh Morgan, born 1757, married in 1790, Lydia Swaringen; Charles B. Williams, born 1792, had wife named Drusilla Morgan and died in 1855; William Porterfield, born 1745, married in 1774, Mary Paud, and died in 1821, also his son, William Porterfield, born 1787, married in 1823, Mary Ann Williamson, all of whom served in Berkeley or Jefferson County (then Virginia); Aaron Smith, born 1751, married 1771, Sarah Allen, died in 1826, also his son, Joshua Smith, born in 1776, married in 1799 Mary Walmsley and died in 1850, the two soldiers last named having served from Harrison County, (then Virginia).
The War of 1812 pension records have been searched and no claims for pension found based upon service in that war of any of the soldiers named by you as described. All surnames were searched under various spellings. Presuming that part of these soldiers might have served in the Revolutionary War, according to the dates of their birth, those records were searched also, and no claims for pension were found based upon service in that war of Aaron Smith as described, or of any Raleigh or Rawley Morgan or William Porterfield.
The record was found of a Raleigh or Rawleigh Morgan who served in General Wayne's Northwest Indian War, and it is given herein as shown in the papers on file in pension claim, Old War Widow File 10531, based upon disability incurred in service.
The date and place of soldier's birth and names of his parents are not given.
Raleigh or Rawleigh Morgan, at the age of eighteen years, entered the service April 9, 1791, at Shepherdstown, Virginia, served as lieutenant in Captain Van Swearingin's company, Colonel Darke's regiment of Virginia militia in Wayne's Northwest Indian War, and as aide-de-camp to Major General Butler, was in the battle November 4,

1791, Saint Clair's Defeat on the Miami, where he received three severe wounds in his breast and knee; he was carried from the battle field to Kentucky where he remained nearly one year before he recovered sufficiently to return home; he was discharged January 20, 1792. He never fully regained his health.
The soldier died June 28, 1824, in Bedford Springs, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, from effects of the wounds received during his service.
Raleigh or Rawleigh Morgan married February 20, 1807, in Culpeper County, Virginia, Elizabeth Richards; their marriage license was issued on that date by the Clerk of the Culpeper County Court. No reference was made to a former marriage.
In 1850, Elizabeth Morgan was residing in Shepherdstown, Jefferson County, Virginia.
Soldier's widow, Elizabeth Morgan, was allowed pension on her application executed December 19, 1853, at which time she was aged about sixty-two years and a resident of Shepherdstown, Virginia.
In 1854, soldier's widow, Elizabeth, stated that her husband had a just claim to a pension but "he did not apply because he was in easy circumstances, and had the prospect of leaving his wife and little children above the frowns of the world". She did not give the names of the children.
In 1850, one Jacob Morgan was a resident of Jefferson County, Virginia, and still living there in 1854, no relationship to the soldier's family shown.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Ms 13.579
Dec 31/50
BOUNTY LAND CLAIM
of M c Elizabeth Morgan Widow of Calvin Morgan act Sept 28/50 Florida war St Clair's Defeat Land
No. 213.
PRESENTED BY
JOHN S. GALLAHER, Jr.,
On December 31 st 1850.

hundred and _____, personally appeared before me, _____ a _____ duly authorised to administer oaths within and for the County and State aforesaid, _____ aged _____ years, a resident of _____ in the State of _____ who being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical _____ who was a _____ in the Company commanded by Captain _____ _____ in the _____ Regiment of _____ commanded by _____ in the war with _____
that he _____ at _____ on or about the _____ day of _____ A. D. _____ for the term of _____ and continued in actual service in said war for the term of _____ and was honorably discharged at _____ on the _____ day of _____ A. D. _____ on account of _____ as will appear by _____
the muster rolls of said Company.
He makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the county land to which he may be entitled under the "act granting county land to certain officers and soldiers who have been engaged in the military service of the United States," passed September 28th, 1850.
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written. And I hereby certify, that I believe the said _____ to be the identical man who served as aforesaid, and that he is of the age above stated.
§

Brief in the case of Elizabeth Morgan widow of Rawleigh Morgan deceased Jefferson County & State of Virginia Act of Feb'y 3 rd 1853-
Rawleigh Morgan deceased. Lieut in Bedinger's Bn. Barker's reg. series of 1791. Aid de Camp to Major General But- ler, and twice wounded under Major General St Clair against the Indians on the Miami. 4 November 1791 - died in consequence of his wounds. His widow was pensioned under the Act of Feb'y 3 rd 1853 - at the rate of 15 $ per month for five years from the 23 May 1854. She ought to have been pensioned at the rate of $27.00. per month from the above date - and this brief is made to correct the error. See Bicy & Army Pages 27. Alto. Jan'y 3 rd 1860 - at $27.00. per month from May 23 rd 1854 - subject to a deduction of all payments made upon the certificate issued to her the 17 June 1854 - at the rate

of 15$ per month - from May 23 rd 1854 - payable at the Agency for paying pensions at Richmond Virginia.
Claimant desires this increase of her pen- sion to be paid at Washington City in stead of Richmond Va.
James E. Stewart
Examining Clerk
Hon Alexander R. Boteler House of Representatives.
Oct 20 th 1853

Stuart

No 928
Treasury Department. Third Auditor's Office June 12 th 1854.
Sir
Rawleigh Morgan a Lieut nt of Captain Van Swearengen's Company, of Virginia Militia, entered the service on the 9 th April 1791, and served to the 11 th November 1791, reported, Wounded in two places.
Respectfully Yours the Servt. F. Root 3 rd Auditor.
L d P. Waldo Esq. & Comm ee of Pensions
Half pay due.
W. H. Root

Har. Comm. Pension. Present

Washington D.C. Decr 10 th 1857.
Hon. Com re Pensions,
Sir,
Enclosed please find complete additional evidence in the case of Mrs Elizabeth Morgan widow of Raleigh Morgan deceased. The original papers in said case, were filed Decr 31 st 1850, you will be good enough to have early action on the claim and much oblige
Yours
Very Respectfully
John L. Gallahue Jr.

Additional evidence in the case of Elizabeth Morgan Widow of Raleigh Morgan etc.
Filed Dec 10 th 1887.
Application originally filed 31 st Dec 1886.
By John L. Gallahue Jr.

State of Virginia County of Jefferson.
On this second day of December 1851 before me Charles Harper a Justice of the Peace, in and for the County and State above mentioned, duly authorized by law to administer oaths, personally appeared Robert Vinsonhelle & Daniel Entler who are persons of credibility, and good standing, who being duly sworn according to law, do on their oaths depose and say, that they were intimately acquainted with Raleigh Morgan who was the lawful Husband of the Elizabeth Morgan the Identical person who has made application for Poverty Dams under the act of 18 th September 1850. That they knew the aforesaid Raleigh Morgan, and Mrs Elizabeth Morgan to have lived together lawfully as Husband and Wife, and as such were so acknowledged to be by all who knew them.
Robert Vinsonhelle (Daniel Entler)
Sworn to and subscribed before me The day and year last above written.
Charles Harper Justice Peace
On this second day of December 1851 before me Charles Harper a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, duly authorized by law to ad-

On my oath, personally appeared Robert Winrockhuller & Daniel Entler who are persons of known credibility and being duly sworn according to Law, do on their oaths depose and say, that they personally knew Raleigh Morgan the lawfull Husband of Mrs Elizabeth Morgan, who is now an applicant for County Land; That the said Raleigh Morgan is deceased, which fact they know personally from having been present at the General procession of said Raleigh Morgan Interred as Masons Thruie:-
Robert Winrockhuller
Daniel Entler
Sworn to and signed before me This second day of December 1851.
Charles Harper Justice Peace.
Personally appeared before me Mrs Elizabeth Morgan Widow of Raleigh Morgan deceased, who upon her oath, declares that she knows not of, or can she procure a copy of any Public or Private Record of her Marriage with her husband Raleigh Morgan now deceased, in consequence of which she has to avail herself of the evidence and affidavits of credible persons who have heretofore testified to her Marriage.
Elizabeth Morgan
Charles Harper Justice Peace.

State of Virginia County of Jefferson.
I, Thomas A. Moore, Clerk of the County Court, in and for the County and State aforesaid, hereby certify that Charles Harper Esq. whose genuine signature is attached to the foregoing Affi- -davit, is, and was at the time of signing the same, a Justice of the Peace, duly commissioned and sworn; and that all his acts as such, are entitled to full faith and credit; and that the aforesaid County Court is a Court of Record.
Given under my hand & the Seal of said Court, this 5 th day of Decr 1871
T. A. Moore — Clerk of Jefferson County Court.

Washington Decr 31 st 1850
Hon. Commissioner Pausius,
Sir.
Herewith I send you the Claim paper of Mrs. Elizabeth Morgan, who is an applicant for Pottsy Land, as set forth in her Declaration.
Very Respectfully
John L. Gallaher junior .

For evidence of Identity and widowhood and application for Renewal under the Act of 3rd June 1858 - See papers recorded with application for increase under the Act of Febry 3rd 1853 -
Mr Whiting Cannipian has deci- ded - that such an application is sufficiently formal - and a com- pliance with the rule - in all cases of Renewal - where the claim is made jointly - for the benefit of a preceding Act.
J. G. Stewart Executive Clerk June 3rd 1880

State of Virginia
County of Jefferson } B
On this 19 th day of December 1859 before me, a justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared Elizabeth Morgan, a resident of Jefferson County, in the State of Virginia, aged 70 years, who, being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the law of the United States, passed the 3 rd February, 1853; that she is the widow of Raleigh Morgan, deceased, who was a Lieutenant in Bedinger's Battalion of Col. Duke's Regiment in the Service of 1791, and Aide de camp to Maj. Gen. Butler, and was twice wounded, in battle under Maj. Gen. St. Clair against the Indians on the Miami on the 4 th November, 1791, of which wounds he died; that she was married to the said Raleigh Morgan on the 20 th day of February in the year 1807 that her husband, the aforesaid Raleigh Morgan,

died on the 28 th day of June Bedford at Jefferson county, Pennsylvania  Virginia , in consequence of the wounds aforesaid; and that she is now a widow, as will more fully appear by reference to the proofs now on file in the Pension Office.
She further states that she was allowed a five years' half pay pension under the act of 3 rd February 1853, at the rate of fifteen dollars per month, commencing on the 25 th day of May, 1854, and she now asks a renewal of the same for life with the additional rate to which she is entitled for her husband's service as Aid-de Camp to Major General Butler, and the arrearages upon the same.
Elizabeth Morgan
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, before me
Rev. Deuel J. P.

We Charles Harper and Jacob Starley residents of Shepherdstown, in the County of Jefferson and State of Virginia, upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was subscribed and acknowledged by Elizabeth Morgan in our presence; that we are personally acquainted with the said Elizabeth Morgan for more than 45 years; and that she is the identical person who has heretofore drawn a pension as widow of the late Raleigh Morgan, and that she is still a widow.
Charles Harper x Jacob Starley x
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year first above written; and I certify that the affiants are credible persons; and I further certify that I have no interest directly or indirectly in said claim. I know the claimant to be still the widow of the said Raleigh Morgan.
Geo. Ennis, Cuy. Justice Peace

Declaration of Mrs Elizabeth Morgan, widow of Raleigh Morgan, decd, for Half My Pension att 3 Feb. 1853
Rev: R. Bates House of Representatives
State of Virginia, County of Jefferson ss. I, Thomas A. Moore, Clerk of the County Court of said County, certify that John Dugay, Esq. is a Justice of the Peace in & for the said County, duly elected, commissioned and sworn, and that the signatures within, purporting to be his, are genuine.
Given under my hand & the Seal of the said Court this 21 st day of December, 1854. T. A. Moore, Clerk

at 3 rd June 1858 Renwal

Brief in the case of Elizabeth Morgan widow of Raleigh Morgan deceased. Jefferson County & State of Virginia
Act in June 1858 Renewal.
Claimant was pensioned under the Act of Feb'y 2 nd 1853 - as the widow of Lieutenant and Aid de Camp Raw- leigh Morgan deceased - Darks Regt. Va. Vols. Wayne War - at the rate of $27.00 per month - from May 23. 1854 - for five years. Pension expired May 23. 1859. Widowhood and identity are fully estab- lished.
Allowed Jan'y 2 nd 1860 - at $27.00 per month - from May 23 rd 1859 - payable at the Agency for paying pen- sions in Washington City D.C.
Hon. A. R. Boteler H o of Reps
J. C. Stewart Examining Clerk

Wayne War Died June 28/1824 from effects of wounds received at "St Clair's Defeat"

Breit in the case of Elizabeth Morgan wid of Lieut Rawleigh Mor- gan deceased Jefferson County and State of Virginia act Feb'y 2 nd 1835 Section 1 st
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Service - and wounds in service at "St Clair's defeat" are proved by the rolls. See 3 rd Auditor's report.
Death - June 28. 1824 - from effects of these wounds is is proved by Col Charles Harper and Jacob Morgan Esqrs certified to be credible and highly respectable witnesses who knew the Officer and the condition of his health for many years prior to the time of death. His family physicians are all dead.
Marriage is proved by a certified copy of marriage (If for increase) records of Culpepper County (Virginia) Court.
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Identity and continued widowhood are proved by the proof evidence of credible witnesses primarily certifi- fied. All of the papers are in due form.
Also Five years back pay at the rate of Fifteen dollars ($15) per month - from the 23 rd day of May 1832, the time of closing the testimony in the case.
Name and residence of Agent
Hon Chas. J. Faulkner H o of Reps Present
James E. Stewart
Examining Clerk. June 16/34

Ann L. P. Waldo Com te or Pension
Sir
I herewith enclose to you the additional evidence in the matter of the application of Elizabeth Mayan widow of Norleigh Mayan deceased - for a pension.
Yours truly
H. J. Fawcett May 31 st 1884

I certify that I was intimately acquainted with St. Bartholomew's for many years previous to his death, and during all that time my general health was very feeble, was able to take moderate exercise, but was unable to walk into a magazine, had to ride upon his horse. The exertion he met in the battle under Gen. St. Clair against the Indians at the Battle of the Wabash in 1791, produced a cough which was very distressing to him, I have seen him often in turning or attempting to walk quickly very near falling caused by his nervous debility, and in my opinion was the cause of bringing about a general debility of his system which hastened his death.
St. Stephens Town Va. March 17/54
Charles Harper
I concur in the statement made above by Col. Harper Jacob Morgan
Suffolk Co. To Wit Personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in & for the county aforesaid Charles Harper & Jacob Morgan (whose names are signed to the above certificates), and who

are well known to me as gentlemen of the highest respectability whose state- ment in any matter is worthy of every confidence) who being duly sworn testified to the truth of the foregoing instruments in reference to the late deceased Raleigh Morgan - Given under my hand this 21 st day of April 1854
Alex r R. Boteler V.D.
State of Virginia. County of Jefferson. I do
I Thomas A. Moore, Clerk of the County Court of said County certify that Alexander R. Boteler Esq r who has given the above certificate, is at the time of so doing, a Judge of the Peace in for said County, duly elected, commissioned & qualified, & that full faith & credit are due & ought to be given to all his offi- cial acts as such.
Given under my hand & the seal of the said Court this 23 rd day of May A. D. 1854
T. A. Moore. Clerk

House of Representatives March 3 d 1854
Wm L P Waldo Chair of Pensions.
Sir
I herewith enclose to you a letter from Mrs Elizabeth Morgan, a most excellent & worthy lady from my District. I should be grateful if a re-examination of this case could be made. I know nothing personally of the facts upon which her application for relief is based. But the almost universal sentiment in my section of country is that her husband Rawleigh Morgan

died from the effect of wounds received many years before in the Wayne war. At time their effect was not immediate but they ultimately produced their influence in despatching her breath. Our history narrates the facts of her gallantry on the field & of her severe wounds in battle. I should be most gratified if formal action could be had upon the claim before your department & soon the necessity of bringing the subject before Congress.
I am very truly Yours
A. J. Fawcett

Shepherdstown W. Va. Jan'y 19 th 1854
J P Waldo
Comm r of Pensions.
When I filed my application for a pension, as the widow of the late Raleigh Morgan, who was awfully wounded three times in the Battle of Glendale, at the age of 18 years, which wounds ultimately caused his death, I asked for no boon. I came not in charity, but I sought what was only my due, my rights, for which justice would constrain me in demanding. Every proof that the law requires to substantiate my claim, has been submitted to your office, and two highly respectable gentlemen of our community - known to subordinates in your office - who knew my late husband for years, saw him gradually sink in the grave, have positively sworn that he died from the effects of those wounds. Now it seems you require the affidavit of the physician who attended him at his death,

had your law been passed years ago - when witnesses were living - before the band of patriots, who had fought for our country passed from the stage of life. The evidence you require could have been procured. But when you tardily pass a law to do us justice years & years after most of our husbands & their associates in arms sleep in death, you should be satisfied with the best evidence a law evidence can produce - for the defect in the direct proof (if there is any defect) is attributable to your tardy justice - in enacting a law for our benefit, when most of the beneficiaries & their friends have paid the last debt of nature -
Mr. Morgan would not ask for a pension, for he had the prospect of leaving his wife and little children in affluence when he died. But since their resources have come, & even when his widow asks for bread, you give her a stone. I only ask for what the law directs me, & what in justice I am entitled to. The law was passed for my benefit. So then, in my situation, & to be excluded from its influence - my case judged sovereignly, I felt with as if I was an impostor you prevent the generous intentions of Congress. I under said surely their munificent act -

I am not in condition to, nor will I employ an agent to dance attendance at your thresh- -old, that I may secure my just rights, nor will I so forget what is due to myself or the memory of a gallant soldier, as to follow the fashion of Washington City. I part with some support dur- -ing the time in "brief authority" for the cam- -paign of my end. If I cannot find justice in the Executive Department, I will appeal to Con- -gress. I therefore respectfully ask leave to withdraw my papers from the files of your office. You will please enclose them direct them to Mrs Elizabeth Morgan. Shepherd- -Town Jefferson County Va.
Yours respectfully E. G. Elizabeth Morgan

1935, Aug. 9 - Hist. to Mrs. A. Bruce Eagle
AN Indian
1790-5 WIDOW, &c.
File No. 10531
Elizabeth Morgan Widow of Stanleigh Morgan Living in the Mts.
Act: June 30 58
Index: Vol. M , Page 61
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Shepherdstown Va July 10 th 1854 Hon Chas F. Faulkner
Dear Sir,
Believing that the act of July 3 rd 1853. entitled me to a pension as the widow of the late Ralph Morgan - who was a Lieutenant in St. Clair's defeat, when he received three severe wounds, which ultimately caused his death - I filed my "declaration", the evidence of our marriage & the affidavits of Jacob Morgan Esq. & Col Chas. Harper of this County, will prove to you all in conformity with the requirements of the Department, Mr Morgan & Col Harper were well acquainted with my late husband, they were for years in almost daily intercourse with him - saw him gradually sink into the grave from the effects of the wounds, I have no doubt that his death was caused by the wounds he had received in that dreadful battle -
My late husband was but eighteen years of age when he received his wounds. In the heat of the conflict, he was picked up from the ground, by the late Capt. Glenn of this County, whom you also knew - thrown

across a horse, & in that way brought off from the disastrous & bloody field - His Capt. & most of his company fell in the action. He lay for nearly a twelve month in Kentucky before he recovered sufficiently to return home -
Being young, of large frame, & strong constitution it was hoped that he might ultimately regain his health & strength. But he never did, his system had received a shock, from which it never rallied - though he lingered for years he finally sank under the effects of the wound upon his constitution, & he closed his eyes conscious that his days had been shortened, by wounds received in the cause of his country. There never was a juster claim for a pension presented, but he did not apply because he was in easy circumstances, & had the prospect of leaving his wife & little children above the frowns of the world - reverses however have come, & now his widow appeals to you for the pittance her country allows her. If the Department has decided prejudicial to my claim, will you my Dear Sir, withdraw my papers from the files of the office & have them referred to the Court on previous in your House -
M rs . Genl M c rowns claim which has just

paper through Compress, is exactly analogous to my case - except it is much longer - Genl Brown was wounded, he lived many years after, but at last died from the effects of his wounds -
By doing me this great favor, you will confer an interesting obligation upon one of your best friends. I your Oble Servant -
Elizabeth Morgan
P.S. Some weeks since I addressed a letter to Mr. L P Waldo - Comr of Pensions, requesting him to return my papers, & that I would then submit them to you - he has not done so - I know how to apply to you to withdraw them I H C respectfully E M -

State of Virginia County of Jefferson
Personally appeared before me Alexander R. Boteler a Justice of the peace in & for the County aforesaid - Jacob Morgan & Charles Harper personally known to me - who maketh oath that they were for several years familiarly acquainted with Raleigh Morgan deceased - That the said Morgan was a Lieutenant in Captain Swearingin's Company, in "St. Clair's defeat" that the said Morgan was wounded in three several places - the breast, knee & another place which they do not now recollect - in said battle or defeat, that but for the friendly offices & assistance of the late Capt. Glenn - the said Morgan would have remained wounded or dead on the field of battle - that the said Glenn lifted him from the ground where he lay wounded - & as he was unable to sit up, threw him across his horse & thus brought him off & saved his life - that the said Morgan was taken to the State of Kentucky where he lay several months with his wounds - that he never finally entirely recovered from the effects of said wounds, that he limped all his life, from the effect of the wound of pain in his knee - that from said wound the said Morgan seemed to suffer, & could not take the exercise necessary to the preservation of his health - & that they the said Jacob Morgan & Charles Harper believe upon their oaths, that the wound the said Morgan received, had an unfavorable influence upon his health - that but for said wound he might have lived several years longer - that he was quite young

when he received said wounds, & that he died from the unfavorable influence said wounds had upon his constitution. Charles Harpman Jacob Morgan Subscribed & sworn to before me this twenty first day of November A. D. 1853.
Alex d R. Hutton J.P.
State of Virginia. County of Jefferson. set.
I Thomas A. Moore, Clerk of the County Court of said County, hereby certify that Alexander R. Hutton, Esq. whose genuine signature appears to the within & foregoing Certificate of affidavit, is and was at the date thereof, an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the said County, duly elected, commissioned and sworn; that full faith and credit should be given to all his official acts as such Justice, and that the Court of which I am Clerk, is a court of record.
Given under my hand and the seal of the said Court, at Charles
town, this second day of December A. D. 1853
T. A. Moore. Clerk.
Property to Charles H. Smith

Florida 4c Dec 31, 1850
Hon. Commissioner Parker Present
No 13.579 — Dec 31/50

Dec 24 1859 June 3 1858
Elizabeth Morgan widow of Lieut Raleigh Morgan & Aid de Camp to Major General Butler Barkley Regt Va Vols
Waynesboro 1791 In Record of Evidence, see Mr Auditor's records and "Dictionary of the Army of the United States" page 327.
Virginia
also June 30 1860 - at 27th & Pennsylvania Ave March 23rd 1859 - Paymaster at Washington City Agency. He was then A.B. Butler No 9 Regt
1859.9.4 1859.1.23 3.11
27 8 9 90 27.10 1297.10 440

Elizabeth Morgan Virginia, 12.346 - 160 Accts for 160 acs 16.450 - 160 Indian War Gen St Clair Briggen Puffus L.M.M.

AR. B. B. B.
Mr. George C. Whiting Comm ee of Pensions Washington D.C.
Howard

Rawleigh Morgan 4th of Carl Vanbruggen to inherit the estate in the name 1791 and dated 11th Nov 1791. Virginia was made in her place at J. E. Stewart's request.
922 NO 4775 Dec 30/55
Elizabeth Morgan widow of 1st Lieut Rawleigh Mor- gan Berks Regt Va Vols Wayne War Virginia 1791
Half pay Act Feb 3/55 see for further proof as to case of death Jan 4/54 let to Hon C. F. Jackson Mar 6/54
Also five years half pay at the rate of Fifteen dollars ($15) per month from May 23 rd 1852 - the time of closing the testimony in the case.
J. E. Stewart June 16/54
Hon C. F. Jackson Hqs of Regt Present.

Raleigh Morgan, decd. Presents
G.
Senecian
Office. Nal

No. 11251
Virginia Richmond Elizabeth Morgan widow of Raleigh who died on the 28 th June 1824. who was a lieut. in Captain _____ Company of the
Virginia Regiment Mts. Waynes Mts. Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 15. Dollars 00 Cents per month, to commence on the 23 rd day of May, 1854, and continue five years.
Certificate of Pension issued the 17 th day of June, 1854, and sent to Hon Chas. J. Fraughtner. House of Reps.
Act 3d February, 1853, } Section the 1st.
Recorded by G. T. Gentry Clerk. Book C Vol. 1 Page 132

922
Dec 30. 1855.
let Sn Feb 7 Br 1853-
Elizabeth Morgan
widow
Lieut Raleigh Morgan & Aid de Camp
Major General Butler
Dark's Reg Va Vols
Wayne War
1791
In record of Evidence see Records in Genl Audi- tor's Office and Dictionary of the Army of the United States - page 327
Virginia
Allo Gray 1860 - at the rate of 27 1/2 per month from May 25 1854 subject to a deduction of 15 1/2 per month - allowed in a letter to cast ipse June 17 1854 see also May 23 1854
Genl A. R. Butler
(see over) No of Repes
Colonel Gray Br 1860 - apd 700 per month from May 25 1854 - see 8th Br to be near action of all brigades to move upon & fortify Spencer to her - 17 June 1854 - allowing her $500 per month for five years since - 23 May 1854. Major Genl Butler at Richmond Virginia. Gains at services the increase of her pension to the price of Washington City D.C.
Stearns

No. 11251
26
Elizabeth Morgan, widow of Rawleigh who died on the 28 th June 1824 who was a Lieut. Genl Aid de Camp. Captain _____ Company _____ of the Virginia volunteers
Regiment Increased from $15.00.
Inscribed on the Roll of Washington at the rate of 27- Dollars 00 Cents per month, to commence on the 23 rd day of May 1854, and continue five years.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 rd day of January 1860, and sent to
Hon A. R. Belcher, M. P.
Act 3d February, 1853, Section the 1st.
Recorded by G. H. Getty Clerk. 1 1/2 Vol. 1 Page 304

National Society United States Daughters of 1812
Mrs. A. Bruce Eagle, President, "CAPTAIN JAMES GIBSON CHAPTER N.S.U.S.D. of 1812" "EAGLEHURST" Martinsburg, West Virginia. June 25, 1935.
Veterans Administration, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:----
Enclosed you will please find letter to the War Department, and reply. Both explain the purpose of this letter to you, and the inquiry, I am making.
At your earliest, convenient, date I shall appreciate any attention you may be able to give, this, with a hope the Service Records, of the War of 1812, of these men, may be identified through the Pension Records.
In so far as we are able to ascertain, the wives of these men, lived in Virginia, and in the Counties as marked, both before and after the War of 1812.
It could have been either "Raleigh" or "Rawley"---Morgan, who married Lydia Swarengen, 1790, as names were spelled many ways, during this period.
Thanking you for past favors, and hoping for some definite results, in this inquiry,
Very truly,
Mrs. A. Bruce Eagle President.

WAR DEPARTMENT THE ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE
IN REPLY REFER TO ORD-jaw
WASHINGTON June 19, 1935.
Respectfully returned to
Mrs. A. Bruce Eagle, Eaglehurst, Martinsburg, West Virginia.
The names Raleigh Morgan, Charles B. Williams, William Porterfield and Aaron Smith have not been found on the rolls on file in this office of any Virginia Volunteer organization in the service of the United States in the War of 1812.
However, the records show that one Rawley Morgan served in that war as a private in Captain Jesse Ice's Company, from Monongalia County, 1st Regiment (Connell's), Virginia Militia. His service commenced September 19, 1812, and he died March 23, 1813, at Fort Meigs.
The records also show that a number of men named Charles Williams and that a number of men named Joshua Smith served in the War of 1812 in different organizations of Virginia troops, but, from the data given, this office is unable to ascertain which, if any of them, are the men whose records are desired.
X If it is known where the men referred to or their widows resided after the war, it is possible that their services can be identified upon application to the Veterans Administration, Washington, D.C., which has custody of the U.S. pension records.
E. J. Conley Brigadier General, Acting The Adjutant General. By, law
X Resided in Virginia in Berkeley, Jefferson and Harrison Counties.

"EAGLEHURST" Martinsburg, West Virginia.
May 22, 1935.
"War Department", Adjutant General's Office, Washington, D.C.
My dear sir:---
Will you kindly send, to me, if possible, the "War of 1812 Records, of Service", of the following men:-----
   Born Died Married     Raleigh Morgan , 1757 1790-Lydia Swaringen   Charles B. Williams 1792 1855 Drusilla Morgan  
X (Service rendered in Berkeley or Jefferson County (then) Virginia.)
   William Porterfield 1787 1837 1823---Mary Ann Williamson   William Porterfield (father & son) 1745 1821 1774---Mary Paud-----  
X (Service rendered in Berkeley or Jefferson County (then) Virginia.)
   Joshua Smith 1776 1850 1799---Mary Walmsley   Aaron Smith 1751 1826 1771---Sarah Allen  
X (Services rendered, possibly, in Harrison County (then) Virginia.)
(Aaron and Joshua, ---father and son)
I, as one interested in the "United States Daughters of 1812," and the promotion of the Great Work, intrusted to us, which, only, can be accomplished by Members, (and we want more, members) am hoping you will be able to give me the "Record of Service", of these men, in this great War, and shall appreciate your efforts, and an early, reply, as June (about the 12th) is the time for new members, in our Chapter, and if possible, would be most grateful for a definite, reply, by then.
Thanking you, for past Courtesies, and anxiously, awaiting your reply,
I am very truly yours,
Bessie A. Eagle Pres. (Mrs. A. Bruce Eagle)
Received A. G. Q. MAY 23 1935