Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 21829, for John Moore, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Mass
Moore, John Ruth
N. 21829
CONTENTS

4183
New Hampshire
John Spoor dead
Fullerton in the State of N H who was a Sgt in the company commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt commanded by Col Bailey in the _____ line for 8 Mos Service
1 " 20. Do. Pensions A certificate issued in favor of Ruth Moore widow of John Moore decd 15 Jany 1833.
Inscribed on the Roll of N H at the rate of 4 5 Dollars 55 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 th day of Jany 1837 and sent from Ft Hubbard St of Reps
Arrears to 4th of _____ Semi-ant. allowance ending _____ amount due up to the 26 th Sept 1832 The day of his death $64.56
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by S H McBlain Clerk Book D. Vol. 1 st Page 170.

1375.
New Hampshire - Com
Ruth Moore
widow of John Moore who was a Pri & Sgt
in the M.B. line for 8 mo Sgt 1 " 200 dy, Pri
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 45 Dollars & 55 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 nd day of August, 1843 and sent to
Richd Dean Claremont N. H.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 1 Page 19.
Wp Aug 22

Heath Moore daugh- ter of C.P. Holmes was born Sept. 6, 1754
James Otis Moore Died Sept. 5, 1744
John Moore was born Jan. 7, 1743
Dolly Moore Died Sept. 23, 1799
John & Ruth Moore were married Dec. 15 th 1779
John Moore Jr. Died May 14, 1789
Frances Ohio Moore was born March 14, 1781 and died
Daniel Moore Died July 24, 1782
Cyrus Moore was born March 13, 1743
John Moore died September 6 1832. Aged 84 years Igne
Abel Moore was born Jan. 17, 1786
Brigham
John Moore Jr. was born April 26, 1749
Shana Moore was born October 1792
Daniel Moore was born Oct. 4 1725

Before CHRIST cir. 161.
34 So every man praised toward the heaven the glorious Lord, saying, Blessed be he that hath kept his own place undefiled.
35 He hanged also Nicanor's head upon the tower, an evident and manifest sign unto all of the help of the Lord.
36 And they ordained all with a common decree, in no case to let that day pass without solemnity, but to celebrate the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which in the Syrian tongue is called Adar, the day before Mardocheus' day.
37 Thus went it with Micah: and from that time forth the Hebrews had the city in their power. And here I will make an end.
38 And if I have done well, and as is fitting the flory, it is that which I desired; but, if suddenly and meanly, it is that which I could not have won.
39 For as it is hurtful to drink wine or water alone, and as wine mingled with water is pleasant, and delighteth the taste; even so, speech finely framed delighteth the ears of them that read the story. And here shall be an end.
The End of the APOCRYPHA..

John & Ruth Moore were married Decem r fifteenth seventeen hundred and seventy nine.
I hereby certify that the above is a true copy from the entry in my bible, which I have kept for my family records, in entered more than thirty years ago and which has since then in my possession, with the exception of the date which is expressed on the record in fair legible figures as follows.
John & Ruth Moore were married Dec. 15 th 1779
Ruth Moore
State of New Hampshire Sullivan Co.
I personally appeared before me Nevil Dean one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the County of Sullivan Ruth Moore, who I hereby certify is a credible witness, and made solemn oath that the above affidavit by her signed is true -
Nevil Dean
I hereby certify that I carefully examined the Bible of Ruth Moore from which I made the above transcript being a true copy from said Bible
Nevil Dean J. P.
State of New Hampshire Sullivan Co. I T. M. Gilman Clerk of the Superior Court of Indictment do hereby certify that Nevil Dean is a Justice of the Peace within and for said County and that his signature hereunto is genuine -
Given under my hand and seal of the Court this 17 th day of October A D 1838
T. M. Gilman Clerk

I Erastus Glidden of Claremont in the County of Sullivan and State of New Hampshire -re of lawful age depose and say, that I have been well acquainted with Ruth Moore for more than twenty years - last past, who claims a pension under the act of July 7 th AD 1838. for services rendered in the army of the Revolution  United States by her late husband John Moore, that she has not been married since the death of her late husband the aforesaid John Moore, who was a resident of said Claremont, but still remains his widow - Claremont August 9 th 1838
State of New Hampshire } Sullivan ss }
Erastus Glidden Claremont August 9 th AD 1838
Personally appeared before me
Will Dean Esquire a justice of the peace in and for the County of Sullivan. The above named Eras- tus Glidden, who I hereby certify is a credible witne- ss, and made solemn oath that the above affi- -davit by him subscribed is true.
Will Dean Jus: Peace

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 State of New Hampshire County of Sullivan
On this first day of August personally appeared before the Judge of the Court of Probate, John Moore a resident of Claremont in the County of Sullivan and State of New Hampshire aged 83 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 - That I enlisted into the service of the United States in April 1775 for eight months as an orderly sergeant, at Stoughton now in the County of Norfolk Massachusetts, under Capt. Eleazar Hobbs Lieut. Amos Shaw & Ensign Increase Robinson, Col. John Briley commanded the Regt., on the alarm of the British coming to Lexington and Concord we marched in pursuit, after their return into Boston, we were stationed at Roxbury where we lay until we marched for Chestertown at the commencement of the Battle on Bunker Hill when we remained through the day in the engagement - we then returned to Roxbury where I faithfully served out the time of my enlistment and was discharged in December. I have no documentary evidence of the above, except an orderly sergeant's book as was then called which is mostly in my own hand writing, which I enclose. I know of no person who has testimony I can procure who can testify to my services -
And also on the 27 th day of August 1777 at Stoughton I was drafted and marched for Stillwater in the State of New York under Capt. Bradley - Col. Gill commanded the Regt. at Still- water we joined the Army under Genl. Gates and Genl. Lincoln we remained there and had a hard battle with Burgoyne's Army on the 5 th of October, on the 17 th of October he capitulated and we soon after marched down the river to Albany, from there to Catkill, Newburg, Pott's Kill, and Tarry Town where I was discharged and returned home where I arrived the last of January 1778 at Stoughton I have no documentary evidence of the above except a small book which I carried in my Packet Book in which I entered my daily march, which I here with enclose. I know of no person who has testimony I can procure, who can testify to my services -
I hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declare that my name is not

are the Prussian Roll of the agency of any state-
I was born in Amagasaki in the County of Hyogo Pref. in 1849 I have no record of my age - from straighten Pref. The last of Jan'y 1878 I removed to Manchester in Lancashire - in April 1879 I removed to Clonmel when I was hired inlisted as above stated the first time. The second time I was hired - I have stated the officer as near as I can recall - I received a discharge which I have lost -
John Moore
I mean to submit the day of your arrival
Frank H. Sumner Judge of Probate
Mr Nathan Homer & Neil Dean - residing in Glenmark Lodge
certify that that you are well acquainted with John Moore who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be 83 years of age, that he is respected and beloved in the neighbor- hood where he resides to have him a beldam of the Revolution and that we can vouch for that opinion - Nathan Howard
Nathan Howard
Will Dean
Swann submitted the day before of our race
Frederick A. Freaner judge of Probate,
And the said court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories presented by the War department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier. Wherefore he states - and the court further certifies, that it appears to them that Nathan Howard who signed the foregoing certificate is a respectable farmer in Clamworth appointed post master. He is a justice of the peace residing in Clamworth and an honorable credit. Witnesses & are entitled to the benefit.
Frank A. Sumner Jr.
I have hitherto seen no Report of Robson for said county do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the Original Proceedings of the said court in the matter of the Application of John Moore for a pension
be testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the court aforesaid this first day of August AD 1832
Aaron Nutterton Register of Probate
Mail to: 6600 Sunset Blvd
74 52
John ...

V774 Ruth Moore Wed of John JH
Ad 7 July '38
Mama 1779
add 1832
Allan $45.53
for ann
Uncle Dean Clarence

DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress,—passed July 7, 1838.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE, } S. S. County of Sullivan, }
On this Thirteenth day of August 1838, personally appeared in open Ruth Moore before the Judge of the Court of Probate, now sitting, a resident of Concord in the County of Sullivan and State of N. H. aged 79 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 Act of Congress, passed July 7, 1838, entitled, "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows;" That she is the widow of John Moore who was a
Soldier in the army of the Revolution and entitled to a pension under the act of June 7, 1832. at the rate of. (The amount I do not recollect). That, in consequence of the death of my late husband the said John Moore which took place as herein after set forth, I the said Ruth Moore forwarded an affidavit to the Pension Office setting forth the fact, and that a certificate for the amount due the aforesaid John Moore was forwarded up to the time of his decease was forwarded to me, which I received in February 1833, as near as I can recollect, which amount of pension I received on the 4th of March 1833.
She further declares that she was married to the said John Moore on the fifteenth day of December A. D. 17 79 that her husband the aforesaid John Moore died on the sixth day of September A. D. 1832 — that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January, A. D. 1794, viz. at the time above stated.
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year above written before John L. Putnam  Ruth Moore I, J. J. Gilchrist Register of the Court of Probate Judge of Probate
do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Ruth Moore for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 13th day of August  1838 J. J. Gilchrist Reg. Prob.

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of John Moore a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. N. 21,829
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Apr. 1775 8 mos. Orderly Sergt. Ebenezer Hamlen John Bailey Mass.   Aug. 27, 1777 to Jan. 1778 Bradley Gill        
Battles engaged in Bunker Hill, Stillwater & surrender of Burgoyne.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Stoughton, Mass.
Date of application for pension, Aug. 1, 1832. The claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Claremont, Sullivan Co., N.H.
Age at date of application, b. Jan'y 17, 1749 Bridgewater, Mass.
Remarks: He mar. Dec. 15, 1779, Ruth Holmes bnn Sept. 6, 1758 dau. of Wm  Holmes. Sol. died Sept. 6, 1832, and she was allowed pension on her  application executed Aug. 13, 1838, while a resident of Claremont  N.H. Childn: James Otis {b. Mar. 14, 1781. d. Sept. 5, 1784. Cyrus. b. Mch 13, 1783. Polly {b. Jan'y 17, 1786. d. Sept. 23, 1799. John {b. Apr. 26, 1789. d. May 18, 1789.  Ebenezer b. Feb. 16, 1792. Samuel {b. Oct. 4, 1795. d. July 28, 1802.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

MOORE, JOHN (MASS.) W. 21829
DIARY AUG. 27-NOV. 15, 1777

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John Moore (Mass.) W. 21829
The orderly book of Sgt. John Moore of Col. John Bailey's regt. from June 17, 1775 to Dec. 10, 1775 has been removed from this claim to be sent to the War Dept.
D.G.
April 26, 1911.
Sent to the War Dept. Jan. 16, 1913.

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
14 Dec. 17. Hist. to Mrs. J. Finch letter in W. 22781 Ebenezer Clarke. &
File No. 21827
South Moore widow of John Moore Sergt Ser Mas
Act March 34 H.S.
Index: Vol 16 , Page 65
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Journal

7652
John Moore
Will Dean E Claremont N.H.
...attaching to the certificate... ...the seal of office of the certifying officer... ...to prevent any paper from being im- ...certified... ...on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit... ...In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authorized the paper is not...
FORMER XVII. ... ...the seal of office of the certifying officer... ...to prevent any paper from being im- ...certified... ...on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit... ...In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authorized the paper is not...
FORMER XVII. ... ...the seal of office of the certifying officer... ...to prevent any paper from being im- ...certified... ...on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit... ...In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authorized the paper is not...

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of John Mone which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes
II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes
III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? S
IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes
V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? no - 2 years
VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes
VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes
VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes
IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes
X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? no

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? No
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? No
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?
XIV. † If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility? S Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office?
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? Yes
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? Yes
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
“Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades: For _____ year _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension.”

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.
†QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
†QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.

I Ruth Moore of Claremont in the County of Sullivan and State of New Hampshire aged 74 years do hereby say, that I am the wife of John Moore late of Claremont deceased - that my late husband John Moore departed this life at Claremont aforesaid on the 6th day of September last at the age of 83 years - That in August last my late husband made application to Uriel Dean Esq. for assistance in obtaining him a pension under the act of Congress of June 7, 1802 for services rendered in the Army of the Revolution - That my late husband has repeatedly told me and others in my presence, that when at Ferry Farm on his return down North River after taking Burgoyne's Army, he was taken sick, and remained there some time - That after he had so far recovered that he could travel two or three miles in a day, he started for home, which took him a long time - That after he arrived at Strongsville he was not able to labour or transact any business for four or five months - That I never heard him state the position that he did arrive at Strongsville - That I have not the means of making any further proof in relation to the Declaration of my late husband, and will submit to the candid decision of Hon. Secretary of War -
Ruth Moore
State of New Hampshire } Claremont December 5. 1832 Sullivan } Personally appeared before me Uriel Dean one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the County of Sullivan - Ruth Moore, wife of John Moore late of Claremont deceased, and made oath that the above affidavit by her signed was true ————— Uriel Dean
I certify that I knew John Moore and saw him in August last at Claremont, conversed with him about his claim for a pension he was a worthy man - and I further certify that I am well acquainted with

Under Oath who is a magistrate for the County of Sullivan as within stated, and that the within is his signa- -ture - and I further certify that I believe no doubt but Ruth Moore is the widow of John Moore as stated by her and that he died as stated by her -
Henry Hubbard - M.C.
July 14. 1833

Liberty Tree  By the Honble John Bailey Esq.
Colonel of a regiment of the Massachusetts Bay troops raised for the defence Of the Colony in North America Annoq Domini 1775
To John Mear Greeting
By Virtue of the Power & authority from the congress of the Massachusetts Bay to one given reposing Special trust & Confidence in your loyalty Courage & Good conduct I do By these presents Constitute & appoint you the said John Mear to be a sergeant in a regiment of foot under my Command you are therefore to discharge the duty of a sergeant in a company of said regiment Commanded By Eleazar Hamlen Capt in said regt you are therefore carefully & diligently to observe & obey all such orders as you shall receive from Your Capt or any other of Your Superior officers & you are to Be faithful In all Duties put to you as a sergeant Whereof this is Your Sufficient Warrant Given under my Hand & regimental Seal
Consented To
John Bailey Col.
Eleazar Hamlen Capt

1092
Ruth Moore
Glencoe
N.Y.
$45:55 per am
Unid Draw
Glencoe N.Y.

DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3d March, 1843, granting pensions for one year to certain Widows who have received pensions under the Act of July 7, 1838.
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Sullivan. ss. On this twenty eighth day of April 1843. Personally appeared before Uriel Dean a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, Rebecca Moore , a resident of Concord in the County of Sullivan and State aforesaid, aged 84 years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 3d day of March, 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War.
That she is the widow of John Moore who was a a private and orderly sergeant during the Revolution in the in the Massachusetts line - the Continental service he rendered I cannot recollect -
That she was a pensioner under the act of 7th July, 1838, which she received at the rate of forty five dollars fifty five cents per annum,
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, before me.
Rebecca Moore
Uriel Dean Justice of the Peace I hereby certify that the above declarant is person- ally known to me - Uriel Dean Justice of the Peace.

State of Northumberland Sullivan County Pa.
I J. M. Gilmore Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature of the State and County aforesaid, do hereby certify that Bruce Dean is an acting Justice of the Peace, in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified; that his Commission was dated on the 12th day of June 1841. and will expire on the 11th day of June 1846. and that his signature within written are genuine
Given under my hand and the seal of said County this 9th day of May 1843.
J. M. Gilmore Clerk

Richmond 1886 Aug 16
10
Mr. Ariel Dean
Clarendon
(or. H.)

Richmond Aug. 14th. 1838
Mr Dean Sir, I received a letter written at Claremont dated Aug 9th. 1838. relative to the marriage of John Moore & Ruth Holmes. The Town Clerk of Winchester endorsed on your letter to me as follows
Winchester Aug. 14th. 1838
Mr. Weeks Sir
The foregoing Business belongs to your Office, please to attend to it and retain your fees as above directed
Lamme Ripley Town Clerk
Sir, I have made diligent search and cannot find any such marriage on record in Richmond
Yours &c. Javis Weeks Town Clerk
Richmond
I find a great many marriages on Richmond records by Henry Ingleby Just of the Peace as far back as the time alluded to

1499
Concord N.H. Ruth Moore widow of John Moore dec.
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 6 th September 1832 of Sullivan Co. in the State of N.H. who was a Pri Vgt in the Company commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt commanded by Col Bailey in the M.V. time for 8 mos Vgt.
1 " 20 days Private
Inscribed on the Roll of Concord N.H. at the rate of 45 Dollars 55 Cents per annum to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 th day of Dec r 1838 and Rev d Will Klean Claremont N.H.
Arrears to the 4 th of Sept 1838 $113.87 Semi-annual allowance ending Mar ch 39 22.77
$136.64
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by H.H. Addison Clerk, Book 4 Vol. 15 Page 46

Glencarmont Sept 4, 1832
Sir
At the time Mr John Moon gave me his Autobiography he handed me the two books which I herewith enclose, as being the only evidence he could produce. I have since heard that there is a man living in Newmarket who saw him an entry at Rosbury the first eight months as stated. It being attached with same expense (which Mr Moon is not able to pay) to ascertain whether that evidence could be got. I have at present thought it necessary  not advisable, until you examine the evidence he has hands. An examination of his largest book you will find his name in 3 or 4 places under the orders of the day as they are put down - which on comparing with other writings of his I have no doubt that it is his own hand writing. The small book which was in his pocket book I think will be conclusive as you will notice his daily work and events that took place. If his largest book should not be satisfactory I will presume the evidence above mentioned if possible are receiving a line from you.
With much respect I am yours
Hon Lewis Cadd.
Unice P. Dean