Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 1983, for George Moser, Pennsylvania

SERVICE
NUMBER
Penn
Moser, George
W 1983
Margaret
CONTENTS

5852 Pennsylvania 4000 Margaret Morris widow of George who served in the Albany Revolutionary war, as a Adams Pennsylvania
Let to Hon J. McHUGH 24 Feb.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 10 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2nd day of Feb. 1852 and sent to
Hon J. M. McHUGH H. of R.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 242 Vol. 2

33/7 Forma Mony only
Petition of Margaret Petition of M rs Widow of Margaret Moger George Moger an old soldier praying for relief
M ch 16 1835
Pensioner
Annuity & Gratuity

To The Honorable the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Penn a The Petition of Margaret Moser wife of the late George Moser of Douglas Township deceased of Montgomery County Respectfully represents
That George Moser was Enlisted under David Davis in the Continental war for the term of 6 months as per receipt the 1 st day of June 1777 as Teamster. Was also drafted as a soldier in the 1778 in the first class under command of Col l Morgan as per certificate. But according to the request of W m Allen as per certificate, he says he was acquitted by Col l Morgan and drove the Team again under command of W m Allen as the request to Col l Morgan under the certificate for reference thereto; also again as per certificate was enlisted for 6 months again in the year 1778 under the command of Col l Weaver 3 d Battalion 6 th company and 5 th class commanded by Capt l Samuel Lands as reference to said certificate dated the 13 th of May 1778. He also Enlisted again January 11 th 1779 for some time as a Teamster as per certificate Amounting in all two years

And that while performing the different sort of duty when living she was at the following Places with the Team for the Benefit of the army. from Carlisle Valley Forge, Phil a Germantown V a and was always honably discharged. And that of an petitioner is upwards of 81 years of age and in circumstances such as not having a thing to support her feeble body in the eve of the day and hearing of other poor feeble widows of Old Revolution soldiers receiving the best of success from your honorable Body. Therefore prays your honors to take her case into consideration and grant her such aid as you in your wisdom, shall seem just and right and she will pray her M argaret + M er M er ts
Montgomery Pa. Personally appeared upon the 19 th day of February A.D. 1835 Joseph Henry & Jacob Longaker two respectable persons who upon their solemn Affirmation do depose and say they are acquainted with the within petitioner Margaret Hower that she is in circumstances not able to support herself and that she has always been known to be a person of good character and that full

confidence should be put in her oath. Affirmed and subscribed before me a Justice of the peace in and for said county Henry Loucks
Joseph Henry Jacob Longane
We the subscribers two of the Justices of the peace do certify that we are well acquainted with Joseph Henry & Jacob Longane that they are persons of respectability and deserve full faith and credit
Henry Loucks Jesse Wmstead
I do certify that I am the widow of George Moser and was married in the year 1781
Affirmed and subscribed before me
a Justice in and for the county aforesaid
Margaret her + Moser marks
Henry Loucks
I do certify that I am personally acquainted with Margaret Moser and know her to be in indigent circumstan
Thos. D. Groves

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1838 No 14 520 43 32 48
Margaret Moser, widow of George,
Pa
Act 7 July 1838
Married 1781
Husband died 1806
Adm o 1 yr teamster $40 per annum,
(act)
38
43 44
48
Shula
Wm J. McVair No of R

Hon. Mr. M c Neil
Dear Sir,
I am about troubling you again in relation to the case of Margaret Noser, who desires the National Government to grant her a pension — I should have acknowledged your letter of the 19 th ultimo ere now, but thought it best to defer the matter until I got a copy of the papers, on which her state pension was granted, as directed by the Clerk of the pension Office, in the slips you sent me
I called on Mr. Gale of our state legislature before he went to Harrisburg and requested him to send me a copy of those papers. He has however on leave granted, withdrawn the original ones, which he sent me a few days ago, and they, together with others, I now enclose and send you — They consist, as you will see, of her present Declaration with certificates attached, and a Certificate of our County Treasurer showing that our state Legislature was satisfied with her claim to a state pension — This proof I had intended to get from Harrisburg — but as our state Treasurer furnishes our county treasurers with official lists of pensioners resident in their respective counties, with a view to their being paid their annuities out of state funds in their hands, I deemed a certificate from the county Treasurer, with the Commissioner's Seal (the Treasurer having none) sufficient
The papers I rec d from Harrisburg, on which her state pension was granted are, her petition, three certificates, signed respectively by Wm Allen, Capt. Sands, David Davis, and a paper without signature, dated July 4, 1777, and also a scrap, or note stating some additional service she would testify to, if required, which had been sent, I presume to Mr. Hornance who was then in the legislature
These documents are all, I believe that can be had in relation to her case, and although they do not all directly prove the actual service of a soldier, still I trust they will satisfactorily show that the old Lady is entitled to a pension
When her application to the state legislature was made a much stronger case (she and her friends say) could have been made out than was, as they positively assert that her husband rendered a tour of duty for himself, as a soldier, and also one as a substitute for his brother; which is stated in the note above referred to, the reason this claim was not comprised in her petition, was, I presume, because her claims were deemed sup-

Sufficiently good without it - This additional service would have been put in her present declaration, but the old Lady is now much older than she was when she made her state application, moreover she is, and for the last month has been rather more infirm than usual and although her mind and memory are pretty good she is, nevertheless at times, subject to spells of considerable debility, and senial weakness - Her friends desire to act frankly and honestly in her case, and as the clerk of pensions desired the papers on which her state pension was granted to be sent to Washington, we determined to send, and herewith forward them, and as the petition does not contain this last service, it was thought by Judge Longaker and her friends generally, that it would not look well to show a stronger claim in her declaration now than she did in her petition in 1835 - although the facts would have warranted it - Moreover we expected, and do still, that this omission in her declaration should not prejudice her claim, but that the four months service as a Soldier  would with this explanation be as fully considered as if contained in her declaration.
As there is some apparent discrepancy in her declaration and her state petition, I trust a brief review of her claims will not be considered out of place - And first -
Her age - There is a record of her age fixing her birth at July 5, 1750. which her niece (with whom she is living) showed me , and frankly informed me was put down by Squire Steiner (a distant relative) some years ago, from what was then deemed reliable data, given him by the old Lady - No one here doubts her being a centenarian, although her petition might be considered as making her age some less.
Her marriage - This took place, she says, directly after the war (I suppose she means when he left the war) in 1781. They were brothers whilst he was in the service, but not married until he left it - They were married by the Revd Henry Melchior Muhlenberg, the founder of Lutheranism in this country and the Patriarch, or head of the Muhlenberg family. His remains are buried in the graveyard of our Lutheran church, of which he was the founder and for many years its pastor. I called on Revd Mr. Miller, who is, and for several years has been pastor of the same church, and who has certified to the applicant's credibility. He gave a copy of the marriage record - He informed me with much regret, a feeling participated in by all the friends of the church that the

Records from (I think) 1777 until 1790 were lost or destroyed. The books of record he shewed me, they consisted of several numbers, and the missing ones are those, no doubt, that contained a record of her marriage. I regret that I did not state the fact of their loss, in his certificate. If however any doubt should be entertained as to their marriage, I could get Mr. Miller to certify to this fact yet. — The interest he takes in the old lady's case is such that he very kindly offered, if it was desired, to write to the Hon. Thos. Rop of Bucks an acquaintance of his, in regard to her claims. —
His Services , we trust, will be deemed satisfactory, and that he will not be considered as a "Teamster who was occasionally employed in the army upon civil contracts" but that he was "enlisted in the Continental army" as his Certificates declare and that he served the full term of his engagements, as would justly be inferred from the intervening time between the date of Davis's Certificate, and that of Capt. Sands when he "enlisted" in the Battalion of Col. Mower, and the time intervening between Sands's Certificate and that without Signature, dated July 4, 1779. And that he was (as she states in her declaration) always honorably discharged, and then again the just inference is that he served a tour of duty as a soldier for himself and one as a substitute for his brother (as mentioned in the accompanying note), some time after the termination of his last enlistment, as a Carter, and at the close of these tours of duty, as a soldier. 1781, they were married. — From the certificate of William Allen (whose military title I cannot decipher) it would seem that by arrangement with Col. Morgan he enlisted as a teamster (as is shown by Sands's Certificate, dated three days afterwards) instead of serving as a soldier . Moreover it would appear from the same paper that he rendered various important duties to the army as he states "to my knowledge he assisted as a boatman from the White Horse and this magazine since some time in Feby last until a few days ago" (May 10 th ) And then again "that he hath been transacting for the use of the states" — The whole aggregate time of service he rendered his country we will not pretend to state, but with the facts and papers relating to the matter leave that to the judgment

and determination of those, in whose hands the old Lady's case rests, trusting however that in that particular as well as generally they will give her the most liberal consideration, and it is also hoped that all his different tours of duty will be considered in the same sense as those of a soldier, and will to his widow produce the same benefits —
His death — This is shown by her own declaration, and some papers in her possession, such as receipts He were shown to corroborate her statement as to time —
You will please lay this communication before the Commission, with the other papers. It may in some measure elucidate, and possibly tend to strengthen the old Lady's claim — You will also have the goodness to state the character of Hon. Jacob Fry, Revd Mr. Miller and that of those who have taken an interest in her case, an interest entirely unselfish and one, as they believe, solely induced by the justness of her claim — Your attention to this matter will be kindly considered, and properly appreciated, and as soon as you can, you will please ascertain the fate of the old Lady's application and let me hear from you
Very Respectfully yours
W mg A. Bringhurst
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State of - 3 Pennsylvania, ss.
On the 24 th day of Jan'y. 1852, personally appeared before the subscriber one of the Judges of the Court, of Montgomery County, Penn a Margaret Moser, a resident of Upper Providence township in the County of Montgomery aforesaid, aged upwards of one hundred years, who being duly affirmed, according to law doth on her solemn affirmation make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions of the act of Congress, passed July 4. 1836, and of such other acts of Congress as may apply to her case. — That she is the widow of George Moser, late of Douglass township Montgomery County, dec d . — That her said deceased husband was, connected with, and on several occasions rendered important services in the Revolutionary war. — That in the year 1777 he enlisted in the Continental Army for Six months as a Carter, as is shown by the accompanying Certificate of Officer David Davis —
That he was drafted as a soldier in 1778, and that by arrangement of Officer William Allen and Colonel Morgan he again enlisted as a Teamster in 1778 for Six months in the 5 th Battallion, commanded by Colonel Weaver, 6 th Company and first Class - as is evidenced by the accompanying Certificates of Officer William Allen, and Captain Saml. Sands — and that he again enlisted as a Teamster for some time, as is shown by the accompanying paper, dated July 4 th . 1779 — And that in the performance of his several duties connected with the Army he was at the following places — Carlisle, Valley-Forge, Philadelphia, Germantown He — And he was always honorably discharged —
She further declares that she was engaged to be married during the war to her husband, Geo. Moser and that she was married to the said George Moser, directly after the said revolutionary war, in the year 1781 - by the Rev d Henry Melchior Muhlenberg at the Trappe Penn a .
And she

And She further declares that her husband, the Said George Moser died in the year 1806, and that She has remained a widow ever since that time, She further states that She knows of no person living that has any direct knowledge (owing to the great lapse of time) of the revolutionary services of her said husband - And that She has no other documents relating to her case, than those accompanying this declaration -
Affirmed & Subscribed to } Margaret X Moser on the day and year aforesaid } mark before me
Henry Longaker one of the judges of Montgomery Co, Penna
We, Henry S. Miller, a Clergyman residing in the township of Upper Providence, County of Montgomery Penn a , and Jacob Fry Jr. residing in the same place, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with the abovenamed Margaret Moser who has affirmed and subscribed to the above declaration, That we have known her for several years, That we believe her to be upwards of one hundred years old, That she is reputed and believed to be, in the neighborhood where she resides, the widow of a revolutionary soldier - George Moser, and in that belief we fully concur -
Sworn and Subscribed to the day and year aforesaid before me
H S Miller
Jacob Fry Jr
Henry Longaker one of the judges of Montgomery Co. Penna

And I do hereby declare as my opinion, that after the investigation of the matter (and from my own personal knowledge of the applicant, having been acquainted with her for more than thirty five years) that the the aforesaid Margaret Moser is the widow of a revolutionary soldier, that her character for credibility and respectability is unquestionable, and that she is owing to bodily infirmity consequent on her great age, unable to attend court — And I further certify that I am well acquainted with the above named Henry S. Miller and Jacob Fry Jr. who have signed the preceding certificate. That the said Henry S. Miller is, and has for many years been a Clergyman, and that the said Jacob Fry has discharged several public trusts, and that he represented this Congressional district in the National Government for four years, — They are both near neighbors to the above named applicant, are men of high character and credit, and their statement is entitled to undoubted belief —
Henry S. Miller one of the judges of Montgomery Co. Penna

State of Pennsylvania Montgomery County ss.
I Nathaniel Jacoby Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County of Montgomery in the State aforesaid. Do hereby Certify that Henry Longaker Esq., before whom the within and foregoing declaration and affidavits were taken or made and whose genuine signatures appear thereto was at the date of said declaration and affidavits and now is one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of said County of Montgomery in the State of Pennsylvania aforesaid and is duly Sworn, Commissioned and acting as such to all whose official acts full faith and Credit are due and of right ought to be given as well in Courts of Justice as elsewhere —
Witness my hand and the seal of said Court at Norristown January 26 th 1852 —
Nathaniel Jacoby Protho. for Jared Evans C.N.R. m

Gray WIDOW, &c.
File No.
1983
Margaret Moser
Widow
George Moser,
Rev. Rev. War
Act.
Feb. 2. 1848.
Index:—Vol.
M.
, Page
58.
[Arrangement of 1870.]

no war She also is willing to be qualified that he was drafted as a soldier for 2 months in the Militia. and served the term faithfully for himself. His Brother was also drafted But was not willing to go. and he volunteered himself to go in room of his Brother after his term was up and served 2 months more as a Soldier for his Brother.

Joseph. Forrance Esq
Joseph Harn
N.B. if her own qualification will do. with the addition of 2 other individuals as to her Cath. or or whether it will require a positive residence as the old people are all gone to rest beneath the

Paid to the 5th August John Nito £9-0-0 Well Paid in full to the 5th
No 3
CO. LIME CO.
WILLIAM H. ...

This is to Certify George Moser enlisted himself as a Carter in the Contentionable army for Six months from the Twenty first Day of may 1861 and has Received his pay in full unto the Twenty first Day of June 1861 — Per Mc David Davis Conductor

To whom this may Concern
I Do Certify that George Moser of Douglas Township and Berks County 5 th Battalion Command by Colonel Weber and the 6 th Company and first Class hath Enlisted in the Continental army as Team Driver for 6 months on 13 th of May 1778
Sam l Janes Capt

This is to certify that Mr. George Moser has this day agreed to enter as a team Driver to serve under the authority of the United States 6 months, in case he can be discharged from paying the fine for not appearing & marching with the first Class when called out. He to my knowledge assisted as a boatman from the White House of this Magazine since sometime in February last until a few days ago as he is willing to enlist for the term of time as 'tis to be hoped he will be excused, especially as he hath been transacting for the use of the States — Wm Allen ADMly Portageville May 10 th 1778
To Col. Morgan Esq d County Lieut t for Berkshire

all, B, 1016
Des Moines

January the 4, 1718
This is to Certify that George Major has admitted himself for a Courtship on three months

X 7.19.83. Widow (3-169.) Pension
Bureau of Pensions.
Application No. _____
Certificate No. _____
NAME OF SOLDIER, Geo Moore
Co. _____, Reg't Pa
INFORMATION DESIRED.
Papers for claim

Hon Mrs. Menai Washington
Papers on which her state pension was granted

If the case terminate, as we hope, favorably, you will please state the amount granted. If she should not succeed, you will retain the papers until you hear from us —
Yours W. A. Brinckerhoff
Hon. Mr. McNeil

11.260
Pennsylvania Phil Margaret Moser George
widow of who died on the
of in the State of
who was a private the
commanded
by Captain of the
commanded
by in the
line for Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll of Philadelphia at the rate of 10 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 day of February 1852 and Sept 10 Rev. J. M. Nairn
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act July 7, 1838. }
R. M. Rose Clerk Page 227
Recorded by Book D Vol.

9.152 Pennsylvania Ph
Margaret Moser widow of George who was a Soldier in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 40 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 day of Feb. 1852 and sent to
Gen. J. M. Nairn
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book: A Vol. 2 u Page 112

File 1983 (3-550.)
CONGRESSIONAL.
Moser
NAME OF CLAIMANT,
George Moser
P. O. _____
NAME OF SOLDIER,
Co. _____, Reg't La Vals
Information wanted as follows:
Soldier of the Revolution Documents,
FEB 14 1893
D. B. Brunner
These slips are exclusively for the use of Senators and Members of Congress, and when used by any other person will not receive consideration.
Senators and Members will greatly aid the Bureau of Pensions in giving them an early answer if they will fill and use these slips in making calls in pension cases.
GREEN B. RAUM,
Commissioner.
* Please give post office of claimant.
(9453-100,000.)
6-301

Brief in the case of Margaret Moser, widow of George, Montgomery County and State of Pennsylvania act 7 July 1838 D e
Claim, ("original," or "for increase." )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Record proof of service - & marriage
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent
Hon J. M. Carr Wofk
S. Cole Examining Clerk.

307 May 1841 Corb. T. ...
FREE
Hon John McKair N.C.
Washington City
D.C.

Treasurer's office of Montgomery County Penn a
I, John Haines, treasurer of Montgomery County, do hereby certify that the name of Margaret Moser, who is the widow of George Moser, a revolutionary soldier, decd. has by direction of the state treasurer of Pennsylvania, agreeably to law, been placed, and is on the pension roll for pensioners, resident in counties montgomery, and that she is, and has been in the regular receipt of a state pension.
In witness whereof I hereunto place my hand and affix the seal of the County Commissioners of Montgomery County aforesaid this 26 th day of January 1852
John Haines
Treasr of Montgomery County