Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 1,058, for William Morrison, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Continental (born)
Morrison, William or Morrison, Margaret.
W. 1058 B. L. Wt. 6229 - 100 B. L. Wt 93-60-55+
CONTENTS

SA: H. Metcalf. Nov. 28/55.
69.674 { Act Mar 3/34 Apr 16/34
Margaret Morrison m
William Morrison his son
Private Sheldon's Dragoons
recd 100 acs Revolution War
AD Feb 53-1313
Buxton
AD-60 acs Oct 18/55 Dodge
H Metcalf Canaan Augusta NY

33.328 New York. A William Morrison, dec d , of in the State of who was a Dragoon in the commanded by Captain of the commanded by in the Revolution time for 2 years.
Increased from $96. Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 100. Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. and end August 3 rd 1845 .
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 th day of Dec r 1855 and sent to.
L. M. Drury Arrears to the 4th of Canandaigua Pension, allowance ending dedg. former payts. at $96. N. York. under act 18. March 1818.
Revolutionary Claim. Jan y 7. 1832. J. G. Pettys Clerk.
Recorded by Book 16 Vol. 1 Page 205 .

1313.
New York.
Margaret Morrison widow of
William Morrison
who served in the Revolutionary
Con n
war, as a Dragoon.
Increased from $96.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 1111 dollars 00 cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued
12 th day of Dec r 1855.
and sent to
S. M. Drury Canandaigua N. Y.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 22 Vol. 26.
1898 Mar 5 Mrs Clara Mills that as the pension allowed covered all the widow was entitled to there was nothing due - Stated that U S Supreme Court had affirmed decision of Bureau as to time when pension should commence Prev

I hereby certify that marriage was this day solemnised by me between William Morrison of the County of Lane- caster a Pensioner and Margaret Powell of the City of Gray- Fervent Girl Servant Girl Both of said parties to me Satisfactorily Identified & known In the presence of two Witnesses namely John Moballey & Matthew Stevens both of the said City of Gray and after due inquiry by me made there appeared no lawful impediment to such marriage In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand at Gray aforesaid this 22 October 1832
Arthur Kellogg Justice Peace

State of New York Rensselaer County Clerk's office I Henry A. Bloom Clerk of said County do hereby certify that Justin Kellogg whose name is subscribed to the within Certificate was at the time the same bears date a Justice of the peace in & for said County duly qualified according to law to act as such Justice. and that his signature to the within Certificate is genuine. Witness my hand and official seal this 18 th day of May A D 1853.
Henry A. Bloom Clerk

Declaration in order to obtain benefits of 2 d Sec. Act Feb 2 d 1853 State of New York, COUNTY OF Ontario
On this 15 th day of April A. D. 1853, personally appeared before the undersigned a Justice of Court of Sessions within and for the county and state aforesaid Margaret Morrison aged Forty One years, a resident of the town of Gorham in the county of Ontario and state of New York who being 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 approved the 3d day of February, 1853:
Who says that she is the widow of William Morrison deceased, who was a Private in the war of the Revolution, and was pensioned under the act of 18 th March 1818 at the rate of $96 per annum, and was paid at the New York Agency. She further declares that she was married to the said William Morrison on the 22 d day of October A. D. 1832 in the City of Troy in the county of Rensselaer in the state of New York by one Justiph Belllogg a Minister of the Gospel. That she has no record of her said Marriage or of her said Husbands death but a Certificate given her by the Justice by whom she was married, which Certificate is herewith Surrendered
She further declares that her husband, the aforesaid William Morrison died in the town of Gorham in the county of Ontario and state of New York
On the 5 th day of August A. D. 1845. That she was not married to him prior to the 2 d of January A. D. 1853 but at the time above stated
She further declares that she was a widow at the passage of the act, and is still a widow, and that she has never before made application for a pension.
That proof of her Widowhood and of the death of her Husband was filed in the Pension Office at the time she drew his last pay up to the time of his death
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid, before me.
Margaret Morrison
Sindley H Smith, a Justice of the Court of Sessions and Oyer & terminer in & for said County
I hereby certify that the above named deponent is unable to attend the sitting of the Court, in consequence of bodily infirmities of old age; and I further certify that I have no interest in the result of this case, and am not concerned in its prosecution.
Sindley H Smith, a Justice of the Court of Sessions and Oyer & terminer in & for said County.

State of New York } Ontario County } S.S.
On this 15 th day of April A. D. 1853 personally appeared before the under- signed a Justice of the Court of Sessions & within and for the County and State aforesaid Phebe Comstock aged Fifty five years a Resident of Goram Ontario County and State of New York And Polly Green a Resident of Goram aforesaid Aged Sixty years Who being duly Sworn according to law doth depose and say that they have been well acquainted with William Morrison of Canandaigua Ontario County State of New York and Margaret Morrison his wife ever since about the year A. D. 1834 that the said William Morrison and Margaret Morrison lived and cohabited together as Husband and Wife from the said year A. D. 1834 up to the time of the death of the said William Morrison who died in the town of Goram County of Ontario and State of New York On the 5 th day of August A. D. 1845. That the said William Morrison was a Revolution- ary Pensioner of the United States. That at the death of the said William Morrison as aforesaid he left the said Margaret Morrison his Widow then surviving who still remains his Widow and resides in Goram County of Ontario and State of New York. That she is now a Widow and has not intermarried since the death of the said William Morrison
Sworn and Subscribed }
60 The day and year aforesaid before me }
Phebe Comstock Polly Green
Sinclair H. Smith, a Justice of Sessions & Oyer & Terminer in and for said county

I Certify that the foregoing deponents are reputable Witnesses And I further Certify that I have no interest in the result of the Case where this is to be used And am not Concerned in its prosecution
Sindley W. Smith, a Justice of the Court of Sessions & Oyer & Terminer in & for said County
State of New York
Ontario County Clerks Office for I
Clerk of the said County do hereby Certify that Sindley W. Smith Esq. whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Affidavits and Certificates was at the time of taking the same a Justice of the Courts of Sessions & Oyer & Terminer in & for said County And that he was one of the members of said Courts duly qualified and authorized to act as such And that said Courts are each Courts of record of said County And further that I am well acquainted with the hand Writing of such Justice and that the Signa- tures to said Certificates are genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto Subscribed my name and affixed my Seal of Office this 21 day of April 1853
John D. Lyon Clerk of Ontario County
Margaret... © 1853

19174
Claim of Margaret Morrison
for Bounty Land
Act of 3 March 1855
Revolutionary War
H. Metcalf Agent
Danandaqua
Ontario Co.
N.Y.

STATE OF NEW-YORK,
COUNTY OF ONTARIO, }
ss.
I, JOHN J. LYON, Clerk of the County Court in and for the County and State above mentioned, do hereby certify that George W. Stearns 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 Canandaigua, this 12 day of April 1855.
John J. Lyon Clerk

State of New York County of Ontario ss: On this 7 th day of April in the Year 1855 before me George W. Stearns a justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared Margaret Morrison aged 43 years, a resident of Satham in said County and State, who being duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the bounty land to which she is entitled under the Act of Congress passed March 3 rd 1855: That she is the identical person named in an original Certificate in her possession of which (I certify) the following is a true copy.
Department of the Interior, Widows Pension. I certify that in conformity with the 2 nd Section of the Act of February 3. 1855. Margaret Morrison Widow of William Morrison, who was a private in the Revolutionary War, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of ninety six dollars per annum commencing on the 3 rd of February 1855. and continuing for life unless she should again marry, in which case the pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
(S.S.) Given at the Department of the Interior this fifteenth day of August. One Thousand eight hundred and fifty three.
R. McClelland
Secretary of the Interior
Examined and countersigned - S.P. Hildreth
Commissioner of Pensions
that she has not intermarried but continues the Widow of the said William Morrison, that her said husband was a private in the

revolutionary Army, that she now on account of the services of her husband in said War, receives a pension of Ninety six dollars per annum under the act of February 3 rd 1853, as appears by the above certified copy of her Certificate. And that for the proof of the Military services of her said husband, of her marriage to him, and of his death, she refers to the evidence now on file in the Pension Office at Washington. And that she has never before applied for, or received any Bounty Land under this or any other Act of Congress.
And she desires her warrant to be forwarded to Hiram Metcalf of Canandaigua New York, who, as her agent will receive the same for her use and benefit.
Attest.
Margaret Morrison
Alanson Clarke
Nov 1 st 1853
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year first above written, by the said Margaret Morrison to me known, who is to my knowledge a revolutionary pensioner of the United States, and the identical person she represents herself to be. And I certify that I am fully satisfied of the truth of her statements, and that I have no interest in her claim for bounty land.
Geo. Stearns Justice of the Peace

State of New York County of Ontario ss: , Alanson Clark aged 70 years and Martin Blodget aged 72, years, both of Gorham in said County being duly sworn depose and say that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Margaret Morrison in their presence, that they signed their own names as attesting witnesses thereto at her request, and that they know her to be the Widow of William Morrison and a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, and that she is the identical Margaret Morrison mentioned in, and who signed the above declaration, that she is now a Widow, and that they or either of them have no interest in her claim for Bounty Land.
Alanson Clark
Subscribed and sworn before me the day and year in said declaration first above written by the said Alanson Clark and Martin Blodget both of whom I know and who are credible witnesses entitled to full credit and belief, an
Geo W Stearns Justice of the Peace

STATE OF NEW YORK. Oneida Common Pleas, ss.
On this 8 th day of Sept r 1820, personally appeared in open Court of Common Pleas in and for said county, being a Court of Record, William Morrison aged 66 years, resident in Oneida in said county, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare, that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows: Enlisted in 1779 in Connecticut - Bulls Gap Company - Sheldon's Regt and continued till the end of the war in 1783! When he was discharged honorably
That he has received a Pension, and the number of his pension certificate is 8372 That he is by occupation a Farmer - but has no farm - and has been out of health for three years and growing weak
That the number and names of his family residing with him: their ages and capacity to contribute to their support is as follows, viz.
His Wife Hannah aged 60 years in bad health for many years past His Son Alexander aged 18 in full health His daughter Hannah 12 years old in good health
115-116-117-118-119-120-121-122-123-124-125-126-127-128-129-130
AND I DO SOLEMNLY SWEAR , that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen; and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner whatever, 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 eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen; 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.
Sworn to and declared, on the 8 th day of Sept r 1820. } Subscribed
William Morrison mark
Before M c Millen First Judge of Court

SCHEDULE , containing the whole estate and income of
William Morrison
  7  3 hogs worth about Seven Dollars    2  One hoe - and fur hem    4  Pots, kettles & other household stuff worth $4    13  a Cow which I bought a week since but have not paid for    16     29   
Income here
William Morrison mark
Sworn to and declared, on the 8 th day of Sept r 1820, before M c Miller
J. M c L. Judge of Oneida.
State of New-York. Oneida Common Pleas. } A Court of Record by Of the Term of Sept r 1820. } Statute.
The whole of these proceedings were had in open Court ; and in the opinion of this Court the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the above Schedule is twenty nine dollars and no more.
I, FRANCIS A. BLOODGOOD , Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the county of Oneida, do hereby certify, that the foregoing Oath and the Schedule thereunto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said Court : And I further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the total amount, in value, of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is twenty nine — dollars and — cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this eighth day of September, 1820.
Francis A. Bloodgood

State of New-York, Oneida County, ss.
PERSONALLY appeared before me, MORRIS S. MILLER, first Judge of the County of Oneida, in the state of New-York, William Morrison.
aged 64. — years and upwards, and a resident of the said County, and an applicant under the act of Congress of 18th March, 1818, who, being duly sworn, did say, that by reason of his reduced circumstances in life, he is in need of assistance from his country for support—that he never had any pension allowed him by the laws of the United States—that he served as a soldier in the War of the Revolution against the common enemy, for Four years and two months. that he enlisted in the year 1779 in the State of Connecticut in Captain Bull's — company, and Cheldon's  Regiment. and
Continued therein till the end of the War in 1783. when he was discharged as by the Certificate hereto annexed appears: The discharge is genuine and originally granted to this Deponent.
And that he has no other evidence of his service in his power, beyond what is now offered.
Sworn this 22 day of May 1818 before me,
his William + Morrison Mark
First Judge of Oneida.

William Morrison Esq. Haleem Council Reg 1449 to 1483
Submitted
William Morrison
137
1818. June 5. I do further Certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the within named William Morrison by reason of his reduced circumstances in life, is in need of assistance from his country for support.
H. S. Miller First Judge of Probate

State of New-York, ONEIDA COUNTY, ss.
I MORRIS S. MILLER , First Judge of the county of Oneida, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction that the within named William Morrison did serve in the Revolutionary War, against the common enemy, on the Continental Establishment, for the term of nine months or longer, as stated in the declaration hereto annexed. And I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary of the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the Act of 18th March, 1818. Dated this 22. — day of Ap. May 1818.
M. S. Miller First Judge of Oneida.
STATE OF NEW-YORK, CLERK'S OFFICE OF ONEIDA COUNTY. }
I do certify that the above signature, and the signatures to the certificates, of the affidavits hereto annexed are in the proper hand writing of Morris S. Miller , the First Judge of the county of Oneida. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of this Court. Dated the twenty Second of May — 1818.
William A. Woodgood

BY HIS EXCELLENCY GEORGE WASHINGTON, Esq., General and Commander in Chief of the Forces of the United States of America.
THESE are to CERTIFY that the Bearer hereof William Morrison Private in the 2 d Reg t L t Brey t  Regiment , having faithful- ly served the United States Four Years and Two Months and being enlisted for the War only, is hereby DISCHARGED from the American Army.
GIVEN at HEAD-QUARTERS the 12 th of
June 1783
G. Washington
By HIS EXCELLENCY'S
Command,
J. Humble Smith
REGISTERED in the Books of the Regiment,
Jno. F. Whiting Adjutant
THE above William Morrison has been honored with the BADGE of MERIT for Four Years faithful Service.
Eliz d Shelton Col.

HEAD-QUARTERS, June 12 th 1783.
THE within CERTIFICATE shall not avail the Bearer as a Discharge, until the Ratification of the definitive Treaty of Peace; previous to which Time, and until Proclamation thereof shall be made, He is to be considered as being on furlough.
GEORGE WASHINGTON.
Newtown December 1784 Mr Daniel Garrison Delivered Bushels of Oats more By one Bu to make a Bushel more By a Bushel of Oats
5 1/2 4 0 2 1/2
5 1 1/2 4 0 1 1 1/2
1 1/2 1 0 1 1/2
owed To Mr Garrison By one Louis 16-20

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Morrison, William GRADE Private LINE Sheldon's Cavalry (Connecticut)
WARRANT NUMBER 6229 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED Dec. 15, 1791
and Mt. No. 93-60-55
to — not shown —
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.

Canandaigua, N.Y.
Dec 6 th 1885-
Sir;
Herewith you will receive the pension certificate of Margaret Morrison, widow of William Morrison, which is surrendered for the purpose of having another issued granting to her a pension of $100. per annum.
Her husband was a Private in Col. Sheldon's Regt. of Dragoons, and was entitled, under act of 7 th June '32 to a pension at the rate of $100. per annum. He drew a pension of $96. per annum, under act of 18 th March 1878.
The difference to which he was entitled is now claimed by his widow, as well, as the amount due to her in her own right.
The period of his death will be found set forth in the papers, which were filed by the widow to establish her own claim.
Very respectfully
Your Obt. Servt.
L. M. Drury
Hon J. Minot Comm te of Pensions Washington D.C.

State of New York County of Ontario. On this 6 th day of December in the year 1855, before me, the subscriber a justice of the peace within and for the County and State aforesaid duly authorized by law to administer oaths personally appeared Abram Metcalf who being by me sworn in due form of law deposes and says, that the pension certificate of Margaret Morrison widow of William Morrison is now and for some time past has been in the possession of the said deponent, that he well knows the said Margaret Morrison and that she drew her pension from the Albany N.Y. Agency in September 1855, and that she is now living at Gorham in said County of Ontario, and has requested deponent to have application made to the Department of the Interior for an increase of her pension, and for the back pay, on account of the deficiency in the amount drawn by her husband during his lifetime —
Subscribed sworn before me this 6 th day of December 1855, by Abram Metcalf a true name Abraham Metcalf Who resides at Canandaigua in said County & is a credible witness Isaac R. Purcell, Justice of the Peace of said County.

Pension Office
Washington Dc
I see in the Cincinnati of Jan y a long list of Pensions including every one but me, There was a time at the close of the last war that I could have got a pension at that time I thought there was so many more needy that I would not apply there is two of us I am an invalid and have bin for a year and my sister is very near blind My Father was a Revolutionary Soldier his name was William. Morrison he drew his pension at rookville Pa and so did my Mother there was about 8800 dollars back pay coming to her at her death if I could get that it would get me a

small home, if you think me worthy or wish for any reference in the matter you can refer it to Mr Foot the pension agent that comes to our place or judge Bousman of Bryan hoping to receive a favorable answer I will close please address Mrs Clara Mills
Bryan Williams 60 Ohio
Box 5-31

1 Aug 15 W m Morrison Esq
Ans d Aug 16 49 August 3 1849
Wants a donation or pension for the ser- vices of his father & himself, the former in the war of the Revolution the latter in the late war
Mr. W. Allison ans w now
Comm ee of Pensions for answer
Dept. of the Interior August 15/49

town of - DeKalb Aug 3. 1849 Walworth County S. of Wisconsin
to the Honorable Gen Taylor Sir I take this opportunity to relate to the government of these united states what I want it is not a claim but I desire a pension from the government my reasons for writing for this is because I think I deserve it my reasons for thinking so is this first my father W m Morrison served in the Revolution war & was granted a pension he lived in the town of Goshenham Ontario county, I think Dide a bout 2 years a gae & seek out I W m Morrison served in 5 years in the late war with Gen Britton I spent 2 years of the best of my time faithfully to preserve my country in enduring heats & colds I am now down with the astome soe that I am unable to labor more than half of the time my family is large & it would be gratifying to me in my old age to receive a pension from our state & federal government to alleviate my wants & the wants of my honest & respectable family that poor I therefore make this application to the President of our country not knowing how to write too but Gen Taylor I hope you will over look my poor writing & spelling & grant me my pension & if you can't grant this request try to grant me a warrant for a piece of land & with my boys help I will try to keep of or the town if you want some more proof of my being the man you can look at your books you will find my name there by a affidavit fill out at the pine plains Dutches county county NY, I was discharge by capt churchell on gooners island in march 17. 1817 if you want  for further proof I will fill out a letter if it is needed I would be glad to have you answer these few lines as soon as you can. convictly yours Respectfully W m Morrison

• 6229-100-1791.
93
Coaerg

FREE
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.

1313 New York, Albany Margaret Harrison widow of William
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
3 rd February 1853 Certificate of Pension issued the 15 th day of Aug 1853
and sent to
J. H. Wethey Locke N.Y.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act July 20, 1848, Page 79 Vol. A
3 rd February 1853
1818
Rev i m 55-69674

8372 4
New York Wm Morrison
of Amida in the state of N York who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Sheldon of the Conn. line line, for the term of 4 years 1779
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 22 of May 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 of Mar 50 and sent to Sidney Miller Utica, Amida Co N.Y.
Arrears to 4th of Mar 50 75.65 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 45 p.m.  48 10 4 35 35  123.61
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
Let
to Wm Morrison for Aug 16/49
Application and W. B. 30 to be sent to the P. Master Utica, N.Y.

Pension Office, Aug 10, 1853
Sir,
Please certify the time to which within manum pensions was last paid; or (if in your power) the date of his death.
Yours very respectfully
From O. B. D. S.
J. W. Caldwell
By Commission
F. Burt Esq.
Present.
(see other side.)
William Harrison, act 1815. P.S. p.m. Died 5 th Augt. 1845. Died in his death.
J. B. ... J. ...

William Morrison decd, NY
Increased, June 7 1832,
2 yrs Dugan $100, a year from 4 March 1831 to 15 Aug 1845. When he died, deduction $46 a year received under the Act 1818—
Margaret Morrison widow of William NY
Increased, 3 July 1853 $100 a year from 3 July 1853 to deducting $56 a year already paid under that Act,
Bequeathed to L. M. Dury, Esq Canandaigua NY

69674
Margaret Morrison
Myrtle O. Loughton
1313
FREE
Peninsular Peninsula Washington N.E.

Rec'd WIDOW, &c.
File No. 1058
Margaret Morrison Widow.
William Morrison Dragoon Rev. War.
Act. Feb. 3. 1853.
Index:—Vol. M , Page 58
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Margaret Morrison
Payment to be made at Albany by J. W. Alcott
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
New York
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March —
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 3d, 1853, Page 79 Vol. A.
Clerk.
J. H. Weighman
Resided in Gorham Ont- Co. N.Y. 1834 previous Resided also Co. N.Y. 54 Sept 4 in Geneva for 10 mo. before that in Galam

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the 2d section of the act of Feb- ruary 2, 1853,
Margaret Morrison
widow of William Morrison
who was a Private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Ninety-Six dollars and  cents per annum, commencing on the 2d of February, 1853, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Canfield
Given at the Department of the Interior, this fifteenth day of August one thousand eight hundred and fifty three
G W Bellamy
Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned.
S D Waldo Commissioner of Pensions.

Brief in the cases of Wm & Margaret Morrison
County and State of New York
act June 7 1832 & 3 Feb 1853
Claim, (" original " or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
He was a private in Sheldon's Dragoons over 2 years, soldiers thus serving are entitled to $100 a year under the Act of June 7 1832 — He was pensioned under the Acts of 1818 & 1820 at $96, which is the highest rate of pension allowed under these Acts for service rendered in any grade lower than Commissioned Officer.
She was also, pensioned under the Act of 1853 at $96 a year (if for increase) just what her husband received, — She
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what? She now claims the difference between $96 and $100 due her husband from 4 March 1831 to 15 Aug 1845 when he died, and the difference between these respective sums due her under the Act of 1853, she is entitled, she has returned her Certificate of Pension,
Name and residence of Agent
L. M. Drury, Canandaigua NY
Thomson R. Lipp Examining Clerk.

Soke Gayuga County N.Y. May 23 rd 1853
Sir
Herewith enclosed find Application of Margaret Morrison for Pension under 2 nd Sec of act Feb 3 rd 1853 and when acted upon you will please forward Certificate to me
Respectfully
Your Obed Servt
D. H. Wethey
D. P. Waldo Esq. Com rs Pension Washington D. C.

Morrison

Brief in the case of Margaret Morrison, widow of William Ontario County and State of New York act 3 rd February 1853.
Claim, ("original," for increase )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner under the Act of March 18. 1818.
Marriage proved by certificate of Justice who performed the ceremony
(If for increase.) and parol testimony credited to be credible
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
J. H. Withy Egan Locke,
Name and residence of Agent New York
R. D. D. D. Examining Clerk.

William Morrison or Morison.
See power of Atty. (dated Apr. 10, 1802) relative to his B.L. case, in case of Benjamin Wheeler, Conn., W. 6483 and B.L. Wt 39-100.
Record of B.L. claims prior to 1800 (for Conn.) shows William Morrison, Put. Sheldon's heir, Wt. 6229, issued Dec. 15, 1791.
No bounty land papers on file. prior to those filed under Act of Mch. 3, 1855.
J.W.R.
JAN 13 1912

W m Morrison,
Nov. 28,

Canandaigua N.Y. October 29. 1855.
Commissioner Pensions Sir
The application of Margaret Morrison widow of William Morrison a private in the revolutionary war N o 69.674 for Bounty Land under Act of 1855, was made supposing she was entitled to 160 acres
Her warrant for 60 acres N o 93 is this day received
May I trouble you to inform me why she is not entitled to 160 acres.
Respectfully
H. Metcalf
Agent for Claimant Canandaigua N.Y.