Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 18,528, for John Morgan, North Carolina

SERVICE
NUMBER
N.C.
Morgan, John Ruth
W 18,528
CONTENTS

Letter to Pension Agent James Rush Feb 27 1829.
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N. Carolina
Seth Morgan of John Morgan
who died on the 15 May 1831 of Ashboro in the State of N. C. who was a Private in the Co commanded by Captain White of the 1st Regt commanded by N.C. in the War time for 2 years
Enscribed on the Roll of N. Carolina at a rate of 80 Dollars per annum, to commence on the 1st day of March 1831 4th March 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 day of Ap 1845 and sent to Alexander Ray.
Present
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending
Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3rd
F. L. Swann, Clerk
Recorded by Book C Vol. 1 Page 183

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE.
I WILLIAM HILL, Secretary of State, in and for the State of North Carolina, do hereby certify that it appears from the muster-rolls of the Continental line of this State in the Revolutionary War, that John Morgan a private soldier — in Capt. Whitely Company of the 6 th Regiment, entered the service on the 26 th day of April — 1776 for the term of Three years and that he was discharged on the 10 th day of May 1779.
Given unto my hand this 5 th day of August 1844.
Wm Hill Secy of State

State of North Carolina } On This the fifth Nash County } (9) day of August Eighteen hundred and forty four (1844) Personally appeared before me Evan H. Morgan one of the acting justices in and for the County and State aforesaid Mrs. Ruth Morgan and Make the following declaration in order to obtain a pension under the act of Congress Passed 4 th of July 1836 and after being duly sworn according to Law doth declare on her oath that she is the widow of the late John Morgan deceased who enlisted in the Revolutionary War of the Continental line of North Carolina about the commencement of the war as will more fully appear by A certificate which she has procured from the Secretary of the State of North Carolina which she submits as proof in part of her said husband John Morgan's services and she further declares that her said deceased husband John Morgan served under one Capt. White as she has always heard him say and she further declares that her husband John Morgan who she now represents died on the fifteenth day of May Eighteen hundred and thirty seven and that he was aged Eighty Eighty years when he died and that she her self is Ninety four years old and that her Maiden Name was Ruth Stallings and that she was married to her husband John Morgan in year Seventeen hundred and seventyone and she further declares that she was a Resident of the County of Nash and State aforesaid when she and her husband John Morgan

Was Married and they have Resided Every since in the County and State aforesaid and the father declares that her deceased husband John Morgan was Ashite before he died preparing his proof of his services but died before he could make his proof and that she herself did not know until lately that there was any provision made by the act of Congress for widows of deceased soldiers if she had known such fact existed she should have made application before now and she further declares that she Relinquishes all claim for a pension whatever except the blame drawn and subscribed to the day and date above written Ruth Morgan Widow John Morgan J.B.
I the undersigned acting justice of the peace do hereby certify that Ruth Morgan the above Applicant for a pension is from old age and bodily infirmity Entirely unable to attend Court and file her declaration E. V. Morgan J.B.

State of North Carolina } personally appeared Nash County } before me Evan H. Morgan } one of the Justices of the peace in and for the County and State Aforesaid Mr Henry Morgan a Resident of the County of Nash and State aforesaid and after being duly sworn according to Law deposeth sayeth that he was well acquainted with John Morgan the husband of Ruth Morgan Who Makes this application for a pension and this part of the family record pasted on the lid of this book is a correct Record of the then Eldest Children it having been Copied from the original by himself in the year 1806 and he further states that there are three other children born of the said Ruth Morgan that has not the age of namely Jas. Morgan Anna Morgan Who Married Bennett Smith Sarah Morgan Who Married John Finch and he further sayeth that the old original Record is in the possession of his brother William Morgan Who Refuses to let the Record be Taken of the Book sworn and subscribed to before me Henry Morgan Witness Evan H Morgan Esq
I the undersigned Justice of the peace do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Henry Morgan who gives the above affidavit that he is a Man of Respecta- bility and full faith and credit should be given to any thing he says
Evan H Morgan Esq

State of North Carolina } On this the twelfth day of Hask County } August Eighteen hundred And Forty four personally appeared one Britian Vick and after being duly sworn according to Law deposed and saith that he was raised A near stepson to John Morgan the husband of Ruth Morgan who makes this Application for A pension and that they the said John Morgan and Ruth Morgan lived together as husband and wife and it was always so understood and that he never heard it doubted.
And he further saith that he has often heard the said John Morgan and his father Robert Vick speak of being in the Revolutionary War and that he has heard the said John Morgan speak of being in some place when the Enemy threatened there among them which place he cannot now recollect and he also states that he has often heard them speak of the hardships and troubles that they underwent while they were in the service of their Country and he further states that he is forty six years old Wherein I subscribe to the day and date Above Written
before me Francis M. Taylor C.C.O.
his Britian Vick Mark
She was her husband John Morgan

State of North Carolina Stark County } Francis M Taylor Clerk Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for the County of Stark aforesaid do hereby certify that Evan H Morgan is a Magistrate in & for said County as above, that his several signatures purporting to be his is genuine, and I further certify that these declarations was examined by the Court & ordered to be approved and I further certify that I have examined in this office and find no such Marriage Bond of John Morgan & Ruth Stallings
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In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of said Court & subscribe my name at office in Starkville this 15 th August 1849
Francis M Taylor Clerk
Evan H Morgan

A COMMINATION.
mercies look upon us, Through the merits and mediation of thy blessed Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
Then the Minister alone shall say,
T He Lord bless us, and keep us; the Lord lift up the light of his countenance upon us, and give us peace now and for ever- more. Amen.
he 1772 William Morgan William Morgan Son of Morgan And Ruth his wife was Born The 26 Day of October In 1772 Mary Morgan Daughter of Morgan And Ruth his wife was Born the 4 Day of June 1774 William Morgan

COMMINATION
else wouldst thou: but thou delightest in burnt-offerings.
The sacrifice of God is a troubled spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, shalt thou not despise.
O be favourable and gracious unto Sion: build thou the walls of Jerusalem.
Then shalt thou be pleased with the sacrifice of righteousness, with the burnt-offerings and oblations: then shall they offer young bullocks upon thine altar.
Glory be to the Father, &c.
Answ. As it was in the beginning, &c.
Lord, have mercy upon us.
Christ, have mercy upon us.
Lord, have mercy upon us.
O Ur Father, which art in Heaven; Hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in Earth, as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Minist. O Lord, save thy servants;
Answ. That put their trust in thee.
Minist. Send unto them help from above;
Answ. And evermore mightily defend them.
Minist. Help us, O God our Saviour.
Answ. And for the glory of thy Name deliver us; be merciful to us sinners, for thy Name's sake.
Minist. O Lord, hear our prayer.
Answ. And let our cry come unto thee.
Minister. Let us pray.
O Lord, we beseech thee mercifully hear our prayers, and
spare all those who have their sins unto thee. All whose consciences by sin are accused, by thy merciful pardon may be absolved, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
O Most mighty God, and merciful Father, who hast compassion upon all men, and hatest nothing that thou hast made, who wouldst not the death of a sinner, but that he should rather turn from his sin, and be saved; Mercifully forgive us our trespasses; receive and comfort us, who are grieved and wearied with the burden of our sins. Thy property is always to have mercy; to thee only it appertaineth to forgive sins. Spare us therefore, good Lord, spare thy people whom thou hast redeemed; enter not into judgment with thy servants, who are vile earth and miserable sinners; but so turn thine anger from us, who meekly acknowledge our vileness; and truly repent us of our faults; and so make hast to help us in this world, that we may ever live with thee in the world to come, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Then shall the People say this that followeth, after the Minister.
T URN thou us, O good Lord, and so shall we be turned. Be favourable, O Lord, be favourable to thy people, who turn to thee in weeping, fasting, and praying. For thou art a merciful God, Full of compassion, Long-suffering, and of great pity. Thou sparest when we deserve punishment, And in thy wrath thinkest upon mercy. Spare thy people, good Lord, spare them, and let not thine heritage be brought to confusion. Hear us, O Lord, for thy mercy is great, And after the multitude of thy mercies

State of North Carolina } This day personally Nash County } appeared before me the undersigned justice of the peace for the county and state aforesaid Mr William B. Morgan of Nash County and after first being duly sworn according to Law deposes and saith that he is 48 years old and that the L o of attachment to this paper contains the original Records of the ages of the two oldest children of John Morgan Ruth Morgan and of the latter who is now making application for a pension and that he has had the said Records in his possession for the space of 24 years and that he has always understood it is in the handwriting of his uncle Henry Morgan and he further states he has every reason to believe that it has been in the family ever since the names on the attached L o was recorded Sworn & subscribed to before me Jan. 27, 1845 witness E Eason Jr Morgan J. B. Morgan
State of North Carolina } The undersigned Nash County } justice of the peace do hereby certify that I am personally ac- quainted with Mr B. Morgan whose name appears in the above affidavit and that he is a man of faith and honest character and full faith and credit I have known him his declarations since I do further certify that neither Mr B Morgan nor myself are —

Children of John and Ruth Morgan but are a other Branch of the family of Morgans Evan H. Morgan (Jr)
State of North Carolina Dash County } I Francis M Taylor clerk of the Court of Pleas and quarter Sessions for the County the State aforesaid do hereby Certify that the person who appears to the above Certificate is a acting justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid, and that I believe the above signature to be in his own proper signature, I further certify that I have made diligent search for the Marriage Bond of John Morgan & Ruth Stallings and that I believe the bond not to be in my Office In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my Office the 29 th day of January A.D. 1825.
Francis M Taylor B.C.L.

Willi Moring an son of John Moring and Kath his wife was born the 26 Day of September in 1442 Katheryn Moring Daughter of John Moring and Kath his wife was born the 11 Day of June - - - in 1444 John Moring a son of John Moring and Kath his wife was born the 25 Day of February in 1444

State of North Carolina } Ashe County }
This day personally appeared before me the undersigned Justice of the peace for the County of Ashe Mr Jas. Morgan and after being duly sworn according to Law deposes and saith that he is fifty seven years old and that he is the Eight child of his Father and Mother John Morgan and Ruth Morgan and the Reason that his said Father never made application for a pension was that he was a Man of No Education and knew very little about business and that he was old and infirm and went a bout but very little altho he applied to several Neighbors to assist him in making out his papers and proof but they informed him that they did not know how to make them for what proof was required. so the matter rested until about a year or so before he died when a man call'd on him whose name he cannot recollect but the man lived either in Franklin or Warren County and offered to get him Money for one half of what he could make which his Father refused to give and some

James Wilson
State of North Carolina Craven County } Francis M Taylor Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County aforesaid, do hereby certify that A B Bains, whose signature appears above is a acting Justice of the Peace in & for the County aforesaid & that the above signature purporting to be his is genuine. In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of my office The 29th day of January A D 1845 Francis M Taylor

State of North Carolina } I certify that James Washington } Morgan whose name appears to this affidavit is a man of Respectful Standing in community and therefore full faith and credit should be given to his declaration given under my hand and Seal This 27 of January 1845 A. B. Bains (Seal)

Wadsworth Dutcher Oct 1836
James L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington.

Russian Office
Washington Sept 25 1848-
James L. Clancy Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Sir
Please direct the pay master of North Morgan, a pensioner under the Act of 1836 from the 4 th March 1847 to the 4 th Sept 1848- whose paying me herewith the interest 1836- 18 more - $ 10 - $ 1200
I am Sir very respectfully John C. Calhoun
John Calhoun J.C.C.

Feb. 12, 1845.
Ada the care of
Ruth Moyer.
additional order
James L Edwards Jr. Commission of Pensions

Washington
Feby. 12. 1845.
Sir
In compliance with your letter of the 5 th of Nov. last, in the case of Ruth Morgan widow of John, of North Carolina for the act of July 4. 1836. I now enclose such additional evidence, as I hope will be satisfactory to you.
Very respectfully
Your most
or Ser.
Alv. Ray
James L Edwards Esq. Comm ee of Pensions

Oct 23 '44
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Washington
Oct. 23. 1844
Sir
In the case of Ruth Morgan of North Carolina, presented by me in September, for the act 1836. I now enclose a certificate from the clerk of the Court that her declaration & proof, were exhibited in open Court. In
I am very
respectfully
Your Hon. Sir
Alex. May
J. G. Edwards Esq., Commissioner of Pensions

No 6304
Ruth Morgan Mow of John NC
act 4 July 1836
Adms. 2 years private $80 per Ann
from 15 May 1837
from 4 Mar. 1831
Alexander Ray Present

State of crabadina } I certify that I am crashcounty } well acquainted with Richard Hanks whose name appears to this within affidavit and that he is a man of high standing and that full faith and credit should be given to his declaration given under my hand and seal this 27 day of January 1845
A B Bains Jp (Seal)
State of North Carolina Nash County
I Francis McTaylor Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that A B Bains whose signature appears to the above Certificate is a acting justice of the Peace for the County aforesaid and that the above signature purporting to be his is genuine In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my Office the 27th day of January 1845
Francis McTaylor

State of North Carolina } this day Wash County } personally appeared before me the undersigned justice for the county of Wash Mr Richard Keast a Resident of Wash County and after being duly sworn according to Law deposes and saith that he is about fifty years old and that he has been well acquainted with John Morgan the husband of Ruth Morgan who is now making application for a pension ever since he was a boy and that he always was called an old soldier of the Revolutionary War and it was so understood and believed in the neighbourhood and that he has heard his Father Joseph Keast who also was a soldier of the Revolution and the said John Morgan relate to each other the hard shifts and dangers they underwent while they were in the service of their country and he further declares that he was present on one occasion when a man whose name he does not recollect came to him the said Morgan and offered to attend to his pension claim

for one half he could make the old Man Morgan Replied he would not give half further this deponent saith not Sworn to and Subscribed before me this 27 day of January 1845 Richard D. H. G. N. notary
A. B. Baines

State of North Carolina State County of Nash Francis M. Taylor Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County of Nash aforesaid, do hereby Certify that the Declaration of Ruth Morgan (who is the widow of John Morgan dec d .) for the purpose of obtaining a Pension for the revolutionary serv- -ice of her said Husband together with the other accompanying Proofs, were exhibited in open Court at Augusta Term 1844 of said Court, and after a careful examination of all the said Papers, the said Court declares all the facts therein stated to be duly & properly proved, and orders the same to be duly Certified as such, In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the Seal of said Court & subscribed my name at office in Nashville this 7 th day of October A.D. 1844
Francis M. Taylor Clerk

Rocky Rocky Man of the Shore Nov. 5/1884 to Nov. 12/85
Act 4 July 1876

Rev WIDOW, &c.
No. 15528 Ruth Morgan Widow of John Morgan Rev. A.M. War.
Act: July 4 th 1936 Box — Vol. M Page 62
[Arrangement of 1870.]

No.
John Morgan dec d NC
act 7 June 1832
adm o . 2 years small
$80 -
from 4 March 1831 to 15 th
May 1837 the day of his death payable to his widow Ruth Morgan
See act 1836 Book C. 1.
Alexander Ray Present

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Nath Morgan
Widow of John
NC
act 4 July 1836

6304 Sept 14. 44.
Mr. July 4 1836 Ruth Morgan
Rev. L. Edwards Jr A. Ray Comm. of Pensions War. Department

Washington Sep 14. 1824
Sir
I enclose a declaration, made by Ruth Morgan of North Carolina, widow of John. for the benefit of the act 4 July 1836. and am very respectfully Your most obedt Servt Alex. Nays
Jas. L Edwards Esq Comm r of Pensions