Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 8466, for Reuben Moore, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Moore, Reuben
W. 8466
Elizabeth W.
CONTENTS

3093 Virginia
Reuben Moore
of Guilford in the State of Virginia who was a Pt. Sps in the Compny commanded by Captain Thomas - of the Regt commanded by - - - - - in the Virginia line for 1 months frotiate
5 " " Lieut
1777-
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 70 Dollars 00 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 th day of Dec r 31. and delivered Ed wd Broodus-
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832 - 105.- Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Mar ch 33 35-
$140.-
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by Nathan Rice Clerk Book D Vol. 7 Page 126

331 Virginia Richmond Elizabeth Wood widow of Reuben who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private Ya Line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 70 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
3rd February 1853 Certificate of Pension issued the 11th day of May 1853 and sent to
J. H. Wood Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act July 29, 1848, Page 126 Vol. A
1852

Heuben Moore's (Declamation)

(Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832)
State of Virginia
(County of Fauquier: S.S.)
On this 16 th of August 1832) personally appeared an open Court before the justice of the Court of Fauquier County, now sitting Robert Moore accident in the said County and State aged 78 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 he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated
That he was born in the County of Fauquier in the year 1754 which is recorded in the Family Bible now in his possession, that he lived in said County at the time he first entered the service, has done ever since, and still does.
That he first entered the service in the fall 1777 as a volunteer in a Company commanded, he thinks by Capt. Thomas Thomas and marched to Branton's Forge when the British (Lord Cornwallis) had entered the Potomac and burned Branton's Buildings and then returned and fired. That he does not recollect the length of time above stated but well remembers that he with those who went with him had credit for a full year.
That in the month of August 1778 he again volunteered under the Command of Capt. James Pennington in the County of Fauquier and marched under order for York, but at Branton's Green in Fauquier County, was ordered back to Fauquier. That immediately after returning which was about 1 st September of the same year he received a Commission into (Commissioned in the militia) (which Commission he received from Col. Badran the County Col., which after he returned from the war was confirmed by Col. Randolph) Lieut. Governor Bishop which were destroyed a few years ago as useless) that he had a Commission in Capt. Maugh's Company and marched northward under Col. Badran.
That in the march to Branton's Mills, in Maryland Badran gave up the Commission, and he was (Commissioned by Major Robert afterwards attached to (Benedict's) Regiment. That in Pennsylvania he joined General Washington's Army, and continued with him till the 1 st December following, when he with the Battalion was discharged, making a term of four months.
That in the month of May in the year 1781 he was discharged into the service as a Lieutenant (his Commission having been previously confirmed) in the Company commanded by Captain William Staunton. That he marched towards Richmond in Virginia, and at Branton's Bridge (Bridge) making northward troops, they marched through Spotsylvania Co. back to Fauquier in Fauquier under Command and in the Company with Major (of Fauquier), that they waited there for General Wayne, and after his arrival marched through different Counties to Malvern Hill
(below)

below Richmond, where the Regiment commanded first by Shurton then (McCook) was discharged. In this way he was in service a little more than two months. That he received a unitary discharge, always being discharged with the Regiment or Battalion he belonged to.
That he occupied the above stated by the certificate of Edmund Vaughan, Thomas Vaughan, Reuben Raper etc.
Who hereby relinquishes any claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not in the pension roll of the agency of any state.
Given to and subscribed this day in open Court. R. Moore
We Edmund Vaughan, and Thomas Vaughan residents of the County of Goochland in the State of Virginia hereby certify that we knew Captain Reuben Moore during most of the War between, and were with him in the States of which he speaks in his Declaration, as being in Pennsylvania and at Antietam's Forge, and knew that in the first named State (Penn- sylvania) he acted as Lieutenant in Captain Waugh's Company, that we had known him ever since, and that he would have full confidence wherever he is known.
Given to and subscribed this day in open Court. Edmund Vaughan Thomas Vaughan
We Reuben Raper and Thomas Vaughan residents of the County of Goochland in the State of Virginia hereby certify that we were with Captain Reuben Moore in the States described by him as being at Malvern Hills, and knew that he acted as Lieutenant in said State.
Given to and subscribed this day in open Court. Reuben Raper Thomas Vaughan
Virginia City of Richmond, to wit:
Personally appeared before me (Mr. Mitchell) a New Albion. Magistrate for said City, Robert Pollard formerly of the County of Goochland, but for many years past, a resident of this place and made oath, that he has been well acquainted with Reuben Moore of the County of Goochland from early life, that the said Moore served as Lieutenant in a Company of Militia commanded by Capt Richard Waugh, belonging to a Battalion of about five hundred Militia, that was ordered from the County of Goochland to join the army under the command of General Washington then in Pennsylvania, which Battalion marched from Goochland (Capt's house) about the first of September 1777 under the command of Col James Barbour until they had reached the state of Maryland at some point beyond Frederick Town it was no as found necessary to discharge about one

on half of the troops who were without arms in consequence of information received from Head Quarters, that arms could not be supplied them there, — The Command then devolved on Major William Roberts, — Captain Waugh's Company was returned, and all his officers, with the troops that marched to Head Quarters. The Battalion having served until some time in November were regularly discharged and returned home the latter end of that Month, or beginning of December, this officer acted a considerable part of the time as adjutant and paymaster and the whole time as paymaster, Mr. Morris and I occupied the same tent with Captain Waugh, & from his own knowledge affirms that Roubad & Stone served out the whole time as Lieutenants to Captain Richard Waugh.
Given under our hands and Seal the 28th day of June 1832
J. M c Kilial Filed W m Allison Filed
The sign then proceeded, to perform the following interrogatories, to the applicant, he being under oath and which he answered as is hereinafter recorded, Viz:
Ques. 1 st Where, and in what year were you born?
Ans: I was born in the County of Fauquier, Virginia, in the year 1754 and have resided in said County all my life.
Ques. 2 nd Have you any record of your age, and if so, when is it?
Ans: I had it recorded in the Family Bible which corresponds with the Church Book.
Ques. 3 rd How old were you living when you were called into service?
Ans: I was living then, as now, in the County of Fauquier.
Ques. 4 th When you were called into service, were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute, and if a substitute for whom.
Ans: I volunteered and as stated in my Declaration, and as drafted, or taken in turn time as Lieutenant, I never served as a substitute.
Ques. 5 th State the names of some of the Regular Officers who were with the troops when you served, such Continental and United Regiment as you can recollect, and the General Circumstances of your service.
Ans: I have already stated in my Declaration the names of such Officers as I served under, Generals, (Washington, Lafayette, Wayne & others) besides those I recollect many other officers of Militia and Regulars, to wit: Generals: Nelson, (Col. M c Mullen), (Col. Edmunds), & of Militia & Generals: Stevens, Mahlenburg &c. The General Circumstances I have stated in my Declaration.
Ques. 6 th Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it?

Ans: I never did receive a united discharge always having been discharged with the Regiment or Battalion I belonged to.
Ques: 7 Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?
Ans: In 1777 when about Marching to the north, I was commissioned by Col. Barton a Lieutenant - after I returned from that time my Commission was confirmed by Col. Randolph Lieutenant Governor - but of which I destroyed a few years ago with other old and useless papers.
Ques: 8 State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood who can testify as to your character for veracity and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution.
Ans: I have acted as a Magistrate in the County of Fayette for about 30 years, and I presume am known to most men in the County, the facts will bear me any man in sight.
And the undersigned certify that of their knowledge no person resides in the immediate neighborhood of the applicant, that he knows has served as part of credible witnesses, and the undersigned in the presence of the friends of the (applicant and Revolutionary) service of the applicant and that full credence is due to what he states. And the undersigned 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, and served as he states: - And the undersigned certify, that it appears to them, that Almond Waughman Thomas Waughman and Robert H. Fife, who have signed the two preceding certificates, and residents in the County of Fayette, and are credible persons, and that their statements are entitled to credit. And the undersigned also certify, that due provision has been made for a full hearing, that I McKittrick and William Allam, before whom it appears the foregoing affidavit of Robert Pollard was taken, was at the time of the taking of said affidavit acting justice of the peace, in the City of Richmond, in the County of Henrico.
I Thomas H. Lightfoot Clerk of the Court of Fayette do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Almond Waughman for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 31 st day of August 1831 in the City of Fayette Commonwealth
T. H. Lightfoot

Conipiper Wa Sept 5 th 1832
Wane Reuben Moore (the applicant), has been long known to me. He has been for a great length of time a Magistrate of this County & has been likewise high Sheriff. He continues in the discharge of his duties on the bench, & his character & worth are highly & justly estimated by those who know him.
J. S. Barbour

Eliz h Moore wid: of Reuben N o 382 Rev. Pension
Act Feb 3/53 $700 per annum Commg 3 Feb 1853
Rich c
D. A. Wood Presenting

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of Feb 3. 1853
State of Virginia, County of Culpeper
On this 23 rd day of February 1853, personally appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, Elizabeth Moore, a resident of said County of Culpeper, aged ninety years, who being duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress, passed Feb 3 rd 1853; that she is the widow of Reuben Moore, who was in the Army of the Revolution, and drew a pension of Eighty dollars per annum, under the act of June 7. 1832, paid at the Richmond, Virginia, agency, and that he lived in the County of Culpeper during all the time he drew a pension.
She further declares that she was married to the said Reuben Moore on the Twenty sixth day of May in the year 1804; that her husband, the aforesaid Reuben Moore, died on the 27 th day of June 1839; that she was married to him at the time above stated.
She further swears 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. Elizabeth H Moore
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year

above written, before me; and I further certify that I have the most satisfactory evidence that the declarant Elizth Moore is the widow of the said Reuben Moore, who to the time of his death was a pensioner of the United States. J. J. Jones L.L.D.
Virginia Giles County to wit: I Francis Mancy Clerk of the county court of Giles County do hereby certify that J. J. Jones whose signature appears above was at the time a justice of the peace for said county: I further certify that it appears from papers on file in my office that a license issued therefrom on the 26th day of May 1804 to authorize the marriage of Reuben Moore and Elizabeth Stewart and that there is no other evidence here of said marriage. I further certify that it is proved by the records of said court that said Reuben Moore a pensioner of the United States died on the 27th day of June 1839. Witness my hand & the seal of said court this 22nd day of February 1853. F. Mancy

Pauline Mone.
Sculpeper 6- 74
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Aamt. fr 1 mo. private } 5 " " } $70-
By M.E. adu

BRIEF in the case of  Rucker Moore  of Culpeper  in the State of  Va  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Genl,  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 78  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     July In 1777 vol. for. Gen. Lord Howe   Aug 1777 !! vol. 1 Sept to a Subt. Comtee from the Genl. inct 1 st Decr. " " Genl. Pennington.   May 1781 9 th ft o 1 Oct more than 2 mo s Subt. Genl. Stewart.  
 5. In what battles was he engaged?  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Culpeper Co Va  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Witnesses  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
H. H. H.
Examining Clerk.

information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
Reuben Moore W. L. 6466
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     * Fall 1777 ✓ James Thomas ✓ Va.   Aug 1777 1 mo James Pendleton ✓   Sept. 1777 3 " Lt. Richd. Waugh Barbour   May 1781 over 2 " Lt. Wm. Staunton Thornton & Alcock  
Battles engaged in, ✓
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Culpeper Co. Va.
Date of application for pension, Aug. 16. 1832 His d. was al.
Residence at date of application, Culpeper Co. Va.
Age at date of application, b. in Culpeper Co. Va. in 1754.
Remarks:
d. June 27. 1839 Soldier married Elizabeth H. Stewart May 26. 1804. She was allowed pension on an application executed Feb. 23. 1853 while a resident of Culpeper Co. Va. aged 90 yrs.
Very respectfully,
it couldn't be as next service overlaps this. etc

Brief in the case of Elizabeth Moore widow of Reuben Culpeper County and State of Virginia act
Claim, ("original," or " for increase. ")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a Pensioner under Act 7 June 1832 at $70 per annum.
Proof of marriage - Certificate of the Clerk of Culpeper Co. Va. that licence issued
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent
20. W. Wood Present
J. C. Cole Examining Clerk.

Peter Moore

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Reuben Moore 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? 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 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? yes

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 yes
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? Altho' yes
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? Yes Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office? Yes
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? Yes
XVI. Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? No
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? _____
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
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* 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.

Feb: 26. 1853
App. of Elizabeth Moore widow of Reuben Moore Virginia '32.
1853 Act 3rd July 1853
Edward Ray 2093 D. H. Wood Present.

This Bureau furnish the military records of Revolutionary soldiers and their widows were muster and pay Revolutionary War and the in the possession on file in the Office, War Depart- and other records in the Revolution- also be found on file in the of many of the original States.
L. W. B. W. 8466.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS, WASHINGTON, D. C.,
O. W. & N. DIV. REVOLUTIONARY.
January 21, 1897.
Madam:-
Replying to your request for information concerning the military record of Reuben Moore, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you are advised that he made an application for pension on August 16, 1832, at which time he was 78 years of age and residing in Culpeper County, Va., and his pension was allowed for one month's actual service as a private and five months' service as a Lieutenant in the Virginia troops Revolutionary war; a part of the time he served under Captains Thomas and Pendleton. He enlisted in Culpeper County, Va.
His widow, Elizabeth, made application and received a pension for the service of her husband as above set forth.
The above is the only Reuben Moore found upon the Revolutionary war pension records on file in this Bureau.
Very respectfully,
Second Deputy Commissioner.
Mrs. L. V. Kent,
1131 - 13th St., N. W., City.

May 6, 1912 AM
Com. of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Have you a Pension
Record of Lt. Reuben Moore of Wilkeson, Virginia, who served in the Revolutionary War?
If so, please furnish me a copy of same to be used in joining the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Thanking you in advance, I am very truly yours,
(Miss) Bernice Holloway Kent,
The Iroquois
1410 M St. N.W.
Washington, D.C.
apt. 606

Jan'y 2, 97 Hird to Mrs L V Kent
city - 1003
1912 May 10 Hird to Bernice St. Kent. S.L. etc. 1916 March 9 Hird to J. R. Rich 1918 July 16 Hird to Mrs. B. H. Lewis. Sister in S.F. 31, 282 Richard Oliver
10200
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 8466 Elizabeth Moore Wid Reuben Moore Print Rev. War
Act: July 29  1848 Index: Vol. 16 , Page 61
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Feb. 29, 1916.
Berwind, W. Va.
ms 1, Recd. Sec.
Bureau of Pensions,
Gentlemen,
Please send me a copy of the Pension record of -- REUBEN MOORE, who served as a Lieutenant from Culpeper Co., Va. in the Revolutionary War.
Thanking you very much indeed,
Yours very truly,
Mrs. J. R. Rich,
Berwind, McDowell Co., West Va.

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Moore, Richard GRADE Private LINE New York
WARRANT NUMBER 7487 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED June 14, 179— To Anthony Maxwell, assignee
*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.