Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 36180, for Hugh Morrison, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Pa
Morrison, Hugh
L 36/80
CONTENTS

17.780 Kentucky.
Hugh Morrison, of Allen Co., in the state of Kentucky who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Spotswood, of the Virginia line, for the term of three years.
scribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 18. of May, 1820.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15. of Sept. 1820, and sent to David Walker, ag. Scottsville, Kentucky.
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1820. $28.78 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4. March 48 " 3 mo. 14 } 1821. $76.78 8 4 31 } 30 ... }
{ Revolutionary claim, { Act 18th March, 1818. }
and 1 st May, 1820. }

Hugh Morrison Allen County, Ky. 18. May, 1820.
Col. Spotswood's Regim t . Virg a Line Sept. 1776 - 3y s
found on the rolls of the Virg a line, as a sergeant, admitted.
David Walker, ag t . Scottsville, Kent y . Rec d 12. Sept. 1820.

State of Kentucky, Allen County the
Hugh Morrison of said County State, States that he is now in the sixty six year of his age, that he was a soldier in the Revolutionary War with Great Britain, that he has always been a citizen of the United States, and for the last 24 years has resided in this State, that he has always been on the side of his country and never against her in any contest whatever, that he enlisted as a common soldier on the 22 d September 1775 under Capt. John Green for one year who belonged to the first Virginia Regt commanded by Col. Patrick Henry and that he faithfully served out his time, and was honorably discharged, that on the same day of his discharge, on the 22 d September 1776 he again enlisted as a common soldier under Capt. John Willis of the second Virginia Regiment on continental establishment for the term of three years which Regiment was for a time commanded by Col. Wm. Woodford and after his promotion by Col. Alex. Spotswood, that he served in said Regiment for and during the said term of three years faithfully and was honorably discharged, at the time of his discharge the said Regiment was commanded by Col. Christian Febaker & Genl. Wm. Woodford — that a great number of years ago, he lost his packet book containing said discharge, and never recovered it.
He states that he has never recd. any Pension from the United States and he hereby relinquishes to the S d United States all claim for any pension or provision under any law of Congress previous to the act of the 18 th March 1818. That Hugh Morrison, States that from his reduced circumstances he stands in need of the assistance of his country for support. The said Morrison also states that at the time of his last discharge he was a sergeant in the company to which he belonged
18 May 1820.
Hugh Morrison
I Christopher Tompkins, one of the Circuit Judges for the State of Kentucky, & Judge of the Allen Circuit Court do certify, that the above named Hugh Morrison, who subscribed the foregoing declaration in my presence, this day made oath before me, That all & singular the facts set forth in

the said Declaration are true. Given under my hand this 18 th day of May 1820.
Christopher Tompkins
I do further certify that Nick Mitchell of the County of Allen this day personally appeared before me, & made oath, That he well recollects that Hugh Morrison enlisted as a soldier in Capt. John Green's Company as stated in the foregoing Declaration; he, the said Mitchell, having enlisted in the same Company on the same day - The said Mitchell further made oath, that the said Morrison was absent from the neighbour- hood when he resided several years. The (the said Mitchell) understood he was in the service. Given under my hand this 18 th day of May 1820.
Christopher Tompkins
I do further certify that Thomas Hawkins of Allen County this day personally appeared before me & made oath, that he is well acquainted with Hugh Morrison, who lives in his (the said Hawkins's) family; That the said Morrison does not own or possess any property whatever. Given under my hand this 18 th May 1820.
Christopher Tompkins
I John Godley one of the Justices of the peace in the State of Kentucky Allen county do hereby certify that William Fenney of Allen county and State of Kentucky personally appeared before me & made oath he was well acquainted with Hugh Morrison in the revolu- tion war and that he the said Morrison enlisted in the service of the United States under Captain John Willis of Spottsylvania county Virginia in the Second Virginia regiment which was commanded by General Woodford and Colonel Alexander Spotswood. All of these transactions took place after Independence was declared and he the said

Finney further States that Hugh Morrison is at this time reduced to Indigence Circumstances and is old, Infirm and decreped and requires Assistance. given under my hand The 5 th June 1820 John Godley J. P. etc.
I do further Certify that John Pulliam personally appeared before and made oath that he was well acquainted with Hugh Morrison when he was a Enlisted Soldier in the Second Virginia Regiment, and served years in said regiment and acted as a Sargiant who was commanded by Colonel Alexander Spokwood who resigned and Christian Schabaker took the command and I John Pulliam further State that Hugh Morrison is old and Infirm and not able to Support himself by his labour. given under my hand The 5 th June 1820 John Godley
State of Kentucky Allen Circuit S t .
I David Walker clerk of the Circuit Court of said County do certify that Christopher Tompkins who has signed the foregoing certificates is and was Judge of said Court and that his certificates are in due form and that full faith and credit shall be given to all his official acts as such. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name as clerk and affixed my private seal there being no seal of office yet provided for my office this 22 nd day of June 1820 and in the 29 th year of the Commonwealth David Walker
State of Kentucky Allen County S t .
I David Walker clerk of the County Court of said County do certify that John Godley who has signed the above certificates is and was an acting Justice of the peace for said County and that his certificates are in due form and that due faith is and ought to be given to all his official acts as such. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name as clerk and caused the seal of my office to be affixed this 22 nd day of June 1820 and in the 29 th year of the Commonwealth David Walker

Schedule Hugh Morrison Allen Co. Ky.
worth $: 54-

Schedule
State of Kentucky, 8 th Judicial District Sch. Allen County
On this 24 th day of August 1820 personally appeared in open Court, being the Circuit Court for the said County of Allen and almost of record Hugh Morrison aged about sixty six years resident in the said County of Allen, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows: that I enlisted as a common soldier on the 22 nd September 1775 under Capt John Green for one year in the first Va Regiment commanded by Col o Patrick Henry that I served out said term and on 22 nd Sept 1776 I again enlisted as a common soldier under Capt John Wells of the second Va Regiment or continental establishment for the term of 3 years which Reg t was for a time commanded by Col o Woodford and after his promotion by Col o J. Spotswood and that I faithfully served out the said 3 years and was honorably discharged, the same declaration as to service was made prior to the in substance on the 18 th March 1820. and I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale or in any manner, disposed of my property or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled, "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War" passed on the 18 th March 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property, or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed
Hugh Morrison
above

atime and put schedule of the property, estate defects which I have, possess and claim VIZ.
One Bed Room furniture value $25.
One Cow _____ 10
One saddle _____ 12
David M. Porter, indebted to me 7.
I further state that my occupation has been that of a farmer and that as soon as I able to labor, that I am now unable from infirmities and age to pursue said occupation. That I reside and live with my daughter Sally Hawkins and her husband Thomas Hawkins that I have no home of my own. Hugh Morrison
Sworn to and declared on the 24 day of August 1890, before the said circuit court of Allen and before the judge thereof
David Walker C.H. Clerk.

Nov. 19 1853 Hugh Morrison Re enlisting an- drew to pro- vions letter no papers Cal 6.6. etc. Patten, Rutland co., Ky. G.P.

Crittenden County Ky Marion Nov. 11 1853
Cour. of Pensions
Dr Sir
The application for a Pension by the admr. of Hugh Morrison was sent to your Depart- ment by Miss Smith & Jones of Nashville Tenn. by reference to my former letter you will see the particulars - Please inform me in relation to the facts inquired in that letter at your earliest con- venience & oblige
Very Truly
Your ob't Servt.
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36 180
Rev INVALID.
File No. 86/180
Hugh Morrison Rev Mr M
Act: 15 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 286
[Arrangement of 1870.]