Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 25731, for Joseph Morse, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
SERVICE NUMBER Continental (Mass.)  Norse, Joseph  No. 2573; or Noss, Hannah
CONTENTS

Vermont. Montpelier. Joseph Morse, dec d of Randolph in the State of Vermont who was a Bombardier in the Company commanded by Captain — of the Reg t commanded by Col. Crane in the Massachusetts line for 3. years.
Inscribed on the Roll of Montpelier at the rate of 108. Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1834. Ending  2 d August 1833 day of his death. Certificate of Pension issued the 8 th day of May 1845 and sent to J. H. Parrish Esq. Randolph Vt.
Arrears to the 14th of Semi-annual allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by H. S. Evans Clerk, Book E 2 Vol. 3 Page 84.

Payable to Joseph Morse, Jerusha Hilt, Mary Davidson Serina Wedlund, Betsy Patterson, Elisha Morse, Samuel Morse and Hannah Smith, and surviving children of Joseph Morse dec d . Commencing 4 March 1831. and ending 2 d August 1833 the day of his death, payments at $96. per Annum to be deducted.

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Vermont.
Joseph Mop
of Brookfield in the state of Vermont who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Crane of the Massachusetts line, for the term of three Years 1777-
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 4 of September 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 of June 1819 and sent to Elijah Paine Esq Williamston Vermont
Arrears to 4th of March 1819 $48.23
Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 March 1819 48
6 mo + 1 dy arrears $96.23
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continue
See let to John Mop May 29. 1838
Notification since July 20th 1820 to H. B. G. Wetmore, Secretary, Vermont

3. 1/2
Hannah Morse widow of Joseph Morse who was a Bombardier in the Revolution. Increased from $100.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 108. Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843. According to 2 d July 1844 the day of her death Certificate of Pension issued the 8 th day of May 1845 and sent to
J. K. Parrish Esq Randolph Vermont
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A. 2 Vol. 1. Page 65.

Payable to Joseph Marie and others (see paper index) from 4 th March 1843 to 2 nd July 1844 the day of her death. payments at $100. per Annum to be deducted.
Rep.

Nov. 9, 1906 au

Morse, Joseph
His name appears on a list of applicants for invalid pension returned by the District Court for the District of New Hampshire, submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War, on Feb'y 28, 1795 and printed in the American State Papers, class 9, page 161.
Rank; Private.
Regt; Col'l Coaine's; Capt. Hearnville's company.
Disability; Wounded in his body.
When and where disabled; Sept'r 1777, Brandywine.
Residence; Fitzwilliam.
To what pension entitled; Two-thirds.
Remarks; Enlisted April 10, 1777; prisoner July 6, 1778 discharged April 1780.
Evidence complete.
Allowed. See 1835 list

State of Vermont Orange County ss. On this 12th day of September 1839 before me, the subscriber assistant Judge of the County Court for said County of Orange personally appeared Hannah Morse who on her oath declares that she is the same person who was and still is the widow of Joseph Morse who was a Private of Artillery in the Revolution, and a Pensioner at the time of his death, and that her own name was placed on the Pension Roll of the Massachusetts Agency at Boston under the act of July 7. 1838 and from whence she has lately removed, to wit, on the last of July last past, and that she now resides in the town of Brookfield in the County of Orange State of Vermont where she intends to remain and wishes her Pension to be paid at the Montpelier H. Agency in future as well as the amount due on the 4th instant - The following are her reasons for removing from Boston Mass. to Brookfield Vt. - My sons four of them reside in said Brookfield and with them it is more for my convenience and happiness to reside in my old age -
Witness to the mark of Hannah Morse Ch. C. Burick
Hannah Morse mark
Sworn & subscribed to before me the day & year aforesaid J. H. Parish Assistant Judge of Orange Co. Court.
I Elijah Morse of Brookfield in the County of Orange State of Vermont of lawful age testify say that Hannah Morse who has made the above statement is my Mother and the same person described in the foregoing Affidavit and that she now resides with me and has, since the last days of July last past & is now present at the making of this Affidavit -
Elijah Morse
State of Vermont Orange County ss. The foregoing affidavit of Elijah Morse to me known as a credible witness was sworn to and subscribed before me this 12th day of Sept. 1839. I also certify that I was formerly acquainted with Joseph Morse the Pensioner above stated to & I am also acquainted with the widow Hannah Morse now present & that she is the identical person described in her affidavit. J. H. Parish Ass't Judge of Orange County Court

State of Vermont. Secretary of State's Office, Montpelier 15 th Sept. 1839.
I, Chauncy L. Knapp, Secretary of said State, do hereby certify that the honorable Jacob H. Parish, whose name is subscribed in his own proper hand-writing to the foregoing certificate, is and was at the date of the same, a Judge of the county court within and for the county of Orange in said State, duly elected and qualified, and that to his official acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit ought to be given.
Given under my hand and seal of office, at Montpelier, this the 15 th day of September, A. D. 1839.
Chauncy L. Knapp, Secretary of State.

Joseph Mose declaration for a pension Private
Col Crane Regt of Artillery Massachusetts Gen
1777-3 years
Found Joseph Mose

District of Vermont ss
On this fourth day of September 1840 before me the Subscribed Judge of the District Court for the Vermont District, personally appeared Joseph Mops aged sixty two years resident in Brookfield in said District, who being by me first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath depose make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the late Act of Congress entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land & naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war" that he the said Joseph Mops enlisted in Woodstock in the State of Massachusetts on the tenth day of April 1777 in the Company commanded by Captain William Bradwell in Col. John Cram's Regiment of Artillery in the Massachusetts line for the term of three years - That he continued to serve in said Company until some time in April 1780, when he was discharged from said service at West Point in the State of New York. That he was in the Battles of Brandywine, Monmouth & Kingsport & at the latter place was taken Prisoner & carried to the City of New York, where he was detained a prisoner two months & eight days - That he delivered his discharge to the Commissioners when he obtained a former pension and that he is in reduced circumstances & stands in need of the assistance of his Country for support & that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services -
Sworn to & declared before me Joseph Mops This day & year aforesaid - Elijah Paine I Elijah Paine Judge as aforesaid do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Joseph Mops did serve in the revolutionary war as stated in the foregoing declaration against the common enemy for the term of nine months on the continental establishment

and I now transmit the proceedings & testimony had & taken before me to the Secretary for the Department of War pursuant to the directions of the aforesaid Act of Congress - And I further certify that I am satisfied that from the subjoined Deposition of Elisha Atkin jun r that said Joseph Mop is poor & stands in need of assistance from his Country for support
Elijah Paine
I Elisha Atkin jun r of Brookfield in the County of Orange & State of Vermont of lawful age do testify & say that I am well acquainted with Joseph Mop of Brookfield & with his circumstances, I know that he is poor & believe him to be worth nothing. From the wound he received in the revolutionary war & from his age I think his labours cannot supply him with a comfortable support -
Sept r 4. 1818
Elisha Atkin
Vermont ss. Sept r 4 th 1818 I sworn to before me Elijah Paine Judge of the District Court -
I certify that I am well acquainted with Elisha Atkin jun r the foregoing deponent & esteem him as a man of truth & veracity -
Sept r 4. 1818
Elijah Paine Judge of the District Court for the Vermont District

30 Joseph Mels Baltimore & Schuylkill
1857 Philadelphia
June 19
Sep 1857

STATE OF VERMONT, } Orange County, ss. }
On this Third day of July 1820
personally appeared before the County court for said county of Orange in open court, (said court being a court of record, agreeably to the laws of this state, having the power of fine and imprisonment, &c.) Joseph Mose aged 64 years, resident in
Brookfield in said county of Orange who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath declare, that he served in the revolutionary war, as follows: The 10th day of April 1777 he enlisted as a private soldier under the command of William Treadwell in Col John Cramms Regiment in the Massachusetts line was discharged in April 1780 have been an old Invalid and Pensioner
that he made his original declaration on the fourth day of September 1818 has received a Pension Certificate, No. 11357 And I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; —and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
1 Cow 1 Hog 1 Pig Household Furniture $20, amounting to $41.30
I have followed the occupation of a Farmer but old age and infirmities renders me unable to labor my Wife Hannah is 57 years of age has been weekly for thirty years I have ten Children the youngest of which is with me being 13 years of age named Samuel The others are not any of them able to render me aistance sufficient for my support Joseph Mose.
Sworn to and declared on the third day of July 1820 before said court. J. C. McLaughlin CLERK.
STATE OF VERMONT, } Orange County, ss. }
I, H. C. G. McLaughlin clerk of the County court for the county of Orange do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath, and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said court: —And I do 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 Fortyone dollars. 30 cts
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said court, at Montpelier this 3 day of July 1820 J. C. McLaughlin

Hannah Moore wid of Joseph Mass. Act 7 July 1835 Married 1784 Died 1833 1710 per am.
A. Bradford Esq. Boston

Hannah Morse, resident in Boston, Suffolk Co. & State of Massachusetts, aged seventy five years, personally appeared, & being duly sworn ac- cording to law, doth on her oath make the follow- ing declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by an act of Congress, pas- sed July, 7 th . 1838, entitled "an act granting half pay & pensions to certain widows; -That she is the widow of Joseph Morse, who was a soldier in the Massachusetts Line in the continental army in the war of the revolution many years, though the exact period she is not able to state; but refers to the annexed certificate of the Secretary of State of said State of Massachusetts, & also to the state- ment of his services made by her late husband, Joseph Morse aforesaid, deceased & sent to the war department at Washington about the year 1819 or 1820 according to her best recollection, in order to obtain a pen- sion, & she believes now remaining in the said department: her said husband having receiv- ed a pension from the year 1819, or 1820 in to a certain to the time of his death, which took place

about five years ago viz. on the second day of August 1833 in the State of Vermont, where she & her said husband, Joseph Morse, had then lived eighteen years, & previously to that time, they lived in New Hampshire & were living there when he first had his said pension, in the town of Fitzwilliam as an Invalid, which was forty two dollars a year, & which was given up or relinquished on receiving the pension of ninety six dollars a year in 1819, or 1820 & afterwards till his death.
She further states that her said husband had lived in Holliston, State of Massachusetts some years when the war began, & she believes, was of said town at that period. That within three years, as she thinks after their marriage, which was in Sept. 1784. They removed to Fitzwilliam in N. Hampshire, before said - & removed from said Fitzwilliam to Brookfield Vermont, about 1815 or 1816.
That she was married to said Joseph Morse - sometime, shall on anue book, Morse - Sept. 15 th 1784 by Revd. Dr. Stillman Baptist Minister of Boston, as will appear by the copy of the record thereof herewith annexed. That she was not married to the said Joseph Morse during his time of service

in the army, but before the first day of January A.D. 1894 — & that she has never since been married to any one — & still remaining the widow of said Joseph Morse —
Hannah Morse
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
County of Suffolk ss. On this twenty first day of August A.D. 1838. Personally ap- peared, Hannah Morse & subscri- bed the foregoing Declaration, in my presence, & made Oath to its truth, before me, one of the Justices of the Police Court for the City of Boston & of the Justice's Committee for the County of Suffolk. said Hannah was so aged & infirm, as to be unable to attend in open Court.
Richd. Simmons J.P.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, August 15 th 1838.
* hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that Joseph Morse of Stoughton, served as a Matross in Capt. Frothingham's Company Colonel Crane's Regiment, from April 5 th 1777 to December 31 st 1779 - Thirty two months and twenty six days - at 50 per month. — Joseph Morse, also served as a Matross in Capt. Frothingham's Company Colonel Crane's Regiment from January 1 st to May 15 th 1780 — Four months and fifteen days at 50 per month —
In testimony whereof I have affixed hereunto the Seal of the Commonwealth the date above written.
John P. Bigelow
Secy of the Com (18)
see } over

It appears in the account of the within named Joseph Morse of Stoughton - that a bounty of £30 was paid him on behalf of the town of Holliston April 1777.
John F. Bigelow Secy to Committee

115 Boston Aug 26. 1858
I Certify that it appears from the record of marriages kept by Dr Samuel Stillman, one of my predecessors in the pastorship of the First Baptist Church, Boston, Messrs. M c Farland, that Joseph Morse and Hannah Miller were married by him according to the laws of this Commonwealth on the 15 th of September, 1784. First Bap. Ch. Rollin H. Neale Pastor of the
State of Massachusetts, Suffolk ss. City of Bos- ton, July 31. 1838. Then personally appeared the above named Rollin H. Neale known by me to be the present pastor of First Baptist Church in said Boston & made solemn oath, that above certificate by him subscribed is true - & I also certify that said Neale is a credible & respectable charac- ter - Before me Alden Bradford
Suffolk ss. Commonwealth of Massachusetts Justice of Peace J. Chas. A. Parker. Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas the same being a Court of Record do hereby certify that Alden Bradford Esq. is a Justice of the Peace in & for said County duly commissioned & qual- ified & that his signature above written is genuine. Witness my hand & the Seal of said Court at Boston this Twenty first day of August A.D. 1838. Chas. A. Parker. Clerk

Fanny Bagley, aged thirty six years resident of Boston, County of Suffolk & State of Massachusetts, but lately of Brookfield State of Vermont, on oath testifies & says, that she has long known Mrs Hannah Morse, Widow of Joseph Morse late of? Brookfield, Vt. deceas- ed, & that I also knew said Joseph many years, that he ac- quired a pension from United States, while he lived, that he has been dead about five years; & I always believed & am confi- dent they were lawful man & wife - & I know her to be the widow of? Joseph, she not having been since married - Subscribed & sworn to Fanny Bagley before me, this 21. of Augt. 1838. H. Bradstreet. Peace

State of Massachusetts.
Suffolk ss. Boston Augt. 21. 1838-
I do certify, that the within named Fanny Bagley's character is known to me to be that of credit & veracity & highly respectable -
Helen Bradford Just. Parent
See certificate that I am a justice on annexed paper

H. Morse
12 1/2
Alden Bradford Esq.
Boston
Mass.
Jun 20 1888
Mr. Alden Bradford Esq.

I Elisha Allis of Brookfield Vermont of lawful age testify & say that I was well acquainted with Joseph Morse from the time he first came to reside in Brookfield which I think was about 1814 until his death in 1830. I further testify that he was an Invalid Pensioner when he came into this town and that after the Act of 1818 his pension was increased to ninety six dollars.
I have understood from the deceased that he was several years in service in the Massachusetts line & a part certainly in the Artillery. I further testify that I was acquainted with Mrs. Hannah Morse before & since the death of her husband and that she left this town two years or more since & as I was informed went to the City of Boston to reside & that she is still residing in said city.
Elisha Allis
State of Vermont Orange County ss.
At Brookfield in said County this 18th day of August 1838 Elisha Allis to me well known to be a person of truth & veracity made & subscribed to the foregoing affidavit.
Before me - J. G. Smith Justice Peace
State of Vermont
Orange County ss. Chelsea in said County this 18th day of August A D 1838 I Jason Steele Notary Public hereby certify that J. G. Smith is a justice of the Peace duly commissioned and that his commission is dated in Nov. 1837 and expires on the 30th day of Nov. A D 1838 and as such is duly empowered to administer oaths and that his signature as such to the two foregoing affidavits on this sheet are genuine. In witness whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office the day above written.
Jason Steele Notary Public -

I Jacob K. Parish of Randolph in the County of Orange and State of Vermont of lawful age testify & say that I was formerly well acquainted with Joseph Morse or Mop late of Brookfield deceased and knowing that he was a Pensioner under the Act of 1818 having often made his papers & vouchers to enable him to draw his semi-annual pension. I further testify that I have heard him say & understood that he belonged when in service to the Artillery & that for many years he had rec d a pension as an invalid previous to the Act of 1818. I further testify that at the decease of the said Joseph (which I think was in the summer of 1833) he left a widow Mrs. Hannah Morse, who obtained the balance of the Pension due to her late husband. I further testify that I am acquainted with several of the children of the said Joseph & Hannah Morse now residing in Brookfield Vt. and have understood from them & believe that Mrs. Hannah Morse their Mother now resides in the City of Boston and has there resided for some time years. I testify that my first acquaintance with Joseph Morse was about the year 1817 or 18. which was continued till his death.  J. K. Parish
State of Vermont } At Brookfield in said County this 10th day of August 1838 Orange County } J. K. Parish to me well known as a person of truth & veracity made & subscribed the foregoing affidavit Before me. J. G. Smith Justice Peace
A. Bradford Esq. Sir, I forward you the affidavits as requested in your letter of the 3 rd Inst. There is no doubt but the Department has in its possession the proof of the services of Mr. Morse - Yours truly J. K. Parish

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
His Excellency EDWARD EVERETT, Governor and Commander in Chief in and over said Commonwealth
To all whom it may concern:
Know Ye, That William Simmons Esq. is a justice of the Police Court of the City of Boston, (and which Court is a Court of Record.)
in the said Commonwealth, duly constituted and commission- ed, and that to his — Acts and Attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given in and out of Court; that the within Attestation is in due form, and by the proper Officer.
In Testimony Whereof, I have caused the Public Seal of the Commonwealth to be hereunto affixed, this twenty first day of August, A. D. 1838, and in the sixty third Year of the Independence of the United States of America.
By His Excellency the Governor.
John D. Sleeper Secretary of the Commonwealth.
Edward Everett

Hannah Morse dec d
vt.
at 7 July 38 &
3 march 43
increased
$108. Bombardier
To 2 day of July '44 the day of her death -
To Joseph Morse &c children
deduct
J R Parish Randolph vt

State of Vermont District of Randolph ss In Probate Court held at Randolph within & for said District on the
12th. day of March A 1845.
It was duly proved in said Court that Joseph Morse late a Pensioner of the United States died on the 2d. day of August A 1833 aged 76 years. It was further proved that at the time of his death he left a widow who afterwards became a Pensioner of the U.S. and that she died on the 2d. day of July A 1844. and that her name was Hannah Morse. She was aged 81 years at her death. It is further proved that the children of the said Joseph and Hannah Morse now living as far as are known are Joseph Morse of Proofsfield Vt. Jerusha Hill & Mary Davidson, both of Boston Mass. Lucina Middlem & Betsey Patterson in Ulster N.Y. Elisha Morse supposed to be in Fitzwilliam N.H. and Samuel Morse a resident of Proofsfield Vt. and Hannah Smith now residing Addison County Vt. The above named children are all that survived the said Hannah Morse
I further certify that Samuel Morse above named is administrator to the said Joseph Morse deceased and also to the said Hannah Morse and remains as such administrator and has given bonds for the faithful discharge of said trust according to law Witness my hand and seal of said Court at Randolph in Orange County the day & year above written Gustavus Rolfe, Register

I Samuel Morse of Brookfield in the County of Orange & State of Vermont aged thirty-nine years do hereby testify and say that I am a son of the late Joseph Morse a revolutionary Pensioner of the U.S. that he was an invalid Pensioner until the passage of the act of 1818 when his pension was increased to the sum of ninety-six dollars per annum as I now think my said father lived with me till near his death which was Aug. 2d. 1833. I further testify that my Mother Hannah Morse died at my house in Brookfield on the 2d. day of July 1844. That she rec d a Pension of one hundred Dollars a year under the act granting a pension for five years to certain widows and also of the continuation for one yr. My s d Mother was in Boston Mass. when she was placed upon the Pension list but soon returned from Boston to my house & was transferred to the Vt. Agency - Samuel Morse
I J. K. Parish of Randolph Or. County & State of Vermont testify & say that I am present in Probate Court at the making of the above deposition and am knowing to some of the facts stated above. I used to be acquainted with Joseph Morse and in his lifetime often obtained for him his pension from the Agent or made his vouchers and think he drew only 96 $ per year. I also procured the transfer of the said widow Hannah Morse from the Mass. to the Vt. Agency and made her vouchers for drawing her pension after her return to Vt. till the end of the five years - And also for the one year J. K. Parish
Each of the above affidavits made and & signed and sworn to in open Court this 12th day of March A.D. 1845 in each of the s d depositions an oath of truth - Gustavus Root, Register

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section EEL aw
September 20, 1929
Mary Pease Trumbull Hartford Vermont
Dear Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.25751 , it appears that Joseph Morse or Moss enlisted at Holliston, Massachusetts, April 10, 1777, and served as a private in Captain William Treadwell's Company, in Colonel John Crane's Regiment of Continental Artillery until April, 1780, when he was discharged at West Point, New York. He was in the battles of Brandywine, Monmouth and Kings Ferry, was captured in the last named battle and held a prisoner in New York City for two months and eight days.
He was allowed pension on account of disability resulting from a wound in his body received at the battle of Brandywine, while residing in Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire, to which place he had moved in 1787. He remained here until 1815 or 1816 when he moved to Brookfield, Vermont. He died there August 2, 1833.

In 1818, he stated that he was sixty-two years of age and in 1820, he stated that his family consisted of his wife and ten children, of whom Samuel, the youngest was aged thirteen .
The soldier married September 15, 1784, Hannah Miller. They were married by the Reverend Doctor Stillman, a Baptist clergyman of Boston.
She was allowed pension on her application executed August 21, 1838, at which time she was seventy-five years of age and a resident of Boston, Massachusetts.
She died July 2, 1844, at the home of her youngest son, Samuel Morse, in Brookfield, Vermont, leaving the following children: Joseph Morse, of Brookfield, Vermont; Jerusha Hill and Mary Davidson, both of Boston; Lavina Middlum and Betsey Patterson, both of Utica, New York; Elisha Morse, of Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire; Samuel Morse, of Brookfield, Vermont, and Hannah Smith of Addison County, Vermont.
Very truly yours,
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.

3053 Widow Hannah Mose
100 $
3/42
multifun
J. K. Parish Randalph Va.

State of Vermont Orange County p 3/3
Mrs Morse
On this 20th day of July 1843 personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace of the County of Orange in said State Hannah Morse a resident of the town of Brookfield in said Orange County aged Eighty years who being first duly sworn according to law on her oath makes the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed on the 3d March 1843 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War -
That she is the widow of Joseph Morse who was in the Revolutionary War and a long time a Pensioner under the act of 1818 and previous to that time an invalid Pensioner. And that she received a Pension of about one hundred dollars per annum which was obtained while she was temporarily residing in Massachusetts (and that she was subsequently removed to the to Agency) under the act of July 7. 1838.
She further declares that she is still a widow Witness J. K. Parish Hannah X Morse mark
Sarah E. Morse
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written Before J. K. Parish Justice Peace
I further certify that the above named declarant is known to me and that she is a person of truth and veracity and was a Pensioner as above stated & in my belief entitled to full credit J. K. Parish Justice Peace
STATE OF VERMONT, ) I, Perley C. Ames Clerk of the County Court of the Orange County, ss. ) County of Orange in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify that
J. K. Parish
is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said county, duly commissioned and qualified; that his commission was dated on the 4th day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty two and will expire the thirtieth day of November next, and that his signature above written is genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said County Court, this August 6. D. 1843
8th Day of
Perley C Ames Clerk.

State of Vermont Orange County ss 3
Mrs Morse
On this 20th day of July 1843 personally appeared before the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace of the County of Orange in said State Hannah Morse a resident of the town of Brookfield in said Orange County aged Eighty years who being first duly sworn according to law on her oath makes the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 3rd March 1843 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War -
That she is the widow of Joseph Morse who was in the Revolutionary War and a long time a Pensioner under the act of 1818 and previous to that time an invalid Pensioner And that she received a Pension of about one hundred dollars per annum which was obtained while she was temporarily residing in Massachusetts (and that she was subsequently removed to the Vt Agency) under the act of July 7. 1838.
She further declares that she is still a widow Hannah X Morse mark Witness J. H. Parish Sarah E. Morse
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written Before J. H. Parish Justice Peace
I further certify that the above named declarant is known to me and that she is a person of truth and veracity and was a Pensioner as above stated & in my belief entitled to full credit J. H. Parish Justice Peace
State of Vermont ss I Jason Steele Notary Public within and for Orange County ss of Orange hereby certify that J. H. Parish is a just duly commissioned & qualified for said Orange Co that his official duties commenced the first day of and end the last day of Nov. 1843 and that the signature of the J. H. Parish above is genuine should be given to the same - Witness my hand & official seal at Chelsea in said day of July 1843 -

Randolph W. Sept. 10. 3
Sept 23
Mr. Lewis
Free
J. S. Edwards Esq. Comm. of Pensions Washington City

Randolph Vt. Sept. 16th 1839 Commissioner of Pensions Sir,
Enclosed is the application of the widow Hannah Morse now residing in this neighborhood to have her pension paid at the Vermont Agency. The amount due the 4th instant is unpaid, as she left Boston previous to the day of payment.
Yours Respectfully J. K. Parish
J. S. Edwards Esq.

may 16 Brookfield Vt } Free May 12 }
In ab N.Y. Mass. } L. Edwards Esq. Comm. of Pensions Pension Office Washington City

May 16 Brookfield Vt } Free May 12 }
In ab- 7 1/2 Mass. J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm. of Pensions Pension Office Washington City

Brookfield Vt. May 11. 1838
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commr. of Pensions.
Sir, I am the Son of Joseph Mops deceased who was a Pensioner under the act of 1818 & previous to that act was on the Invalid Roll, having been wounded in the war of the Revolution. his widow my Mother is still living and was married about the year 1780 and we suppose that the proof of the services of the S d deceased are in the War Office & will probably show that he continued in service after his mar- -riage, but do not know of witnesses by whom the service could now be proved.
If you will refer to the files & inform me at what period the services of the S d Joseph Mops ended you would do a favor & probably enable my Mother to obtain the Pension under the Act of 1836 for the benefit of widows.
Your obd t Servant
Samuel Mops.
I have often heard my father say he served some 5 or 6 years & under three enlistments I think. he died in Brookfield Orange County Vt. some 5 yrs ago. family lived in Mass. & N.H.
J. Mops

Merchants Bank, Boston, 27 th Sept r 1839.
Sir,
Your letter of the 24 th inst. is received. In reply I have to inform you that Hannah Morse a past due on the roll of this Agency under the act of 7 th July 1838. at $100. per annum, has been paid up to 4 th March 1839.
I am, very Resp t . Your ob t Serv t .
A Eddy Clerk in the absence of Franklin Haven Pension Agt.
J. H. Edwards Esq. Comm r of Pensions Washington D.C.

March 17 1845.
General Meigs,
(for areas.)
Sir,
J. J. Edwards Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions Washington City.

Randolph Vt. March 12th 1845
Sir,
Herewith is enclosed the certificate of the Probate Court showing the decease of Joseph Morse & Hannah Morse late Pensioners of the U. S.
The Department will perceive by reference to papers &c in the Pension office I think that there is a balance due for the Pension drawn by Mr. J. Morse as he only drew as a private and should it is believed have drawn as a gunner & bombardier, and also that there is due for a balance to the widow Hannah Morse, of $800 per annum for the 5 yrs she drew her 100$ and also for the amt. due from the 4th of Mar. to the 2d. of July 1844 the time of her death under the act extending the pensions for 4 yrs. for which passed in June 1844.
It is believed the Department will be disposed to make the proper correction and allow what is due in the case of Joseph Morse and also to Hannah Morse.
As early attention as convenient is requested
Yr obed Servt
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm r of Pensions
J. R. Parish

J. L. Edward, Esq commis? Pension

Boston Augt. 21.
Suprs Morse is well known to me, & so are her connections - She now resides here
There were 2 or 3 Joseph Morse in army - But she says her husband was of Holliston , or lived there at time of war & that he was in an artillery as she always understood. also says Parish &
Springfield
Her certificate may be sent to me

37.008.
Joseph Morse acc?
Th.
Act 7. June 32 on Ralls. Bombard; 108 from 4 March 31 to 2 Aug 33 day of his death
to Joseph Morse - from Shaw Hill Mary Davidson Lavinia and Peterson - Betsey Patterson - Elisha Morse - Saml Morse & Hannah Smith Children Debit whatever paid -
J. K. Parish Randolph Th

Vermont 3142
Hannah Morse widow of Joseph Morse who was a Private of Artillery in the Massachusetts line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of One hundred Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the fourth day of December 1843 and sent to
J. K. Parikh Randolph Vermont
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1 Page 28

Vermont. Montpelier.
Hannah Morse, dec d widow of Joseph Morse, dec d who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 2 nd August 1833. of Randolph in the State of Vermont who was a Bombardier in the Company commanded by Captain Reg of the Reg t - commanded by Col l Crane the Mass. line for 3 years.
Inscribed on the Roll of Montpelier at the rate of 108. Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836. & ending 2 nd July 1844  the day of her death
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 th day of May 1845 and sent to J. H. Parise. Randolph. Vermont.
Total amount, $ Increased from [Act July 7, 1838.] $100. — Recorded by H. S. Evans. — Clerk, Book 2. Vol. 1. Page 133.

Payable to Joseph Marse, Jerusha M c le, Mary Davidson Lavina Middlem, Betsey Patterson, Elisha Marse, Samuel Marse, and Hannah Smith, only surviving children of Hannah Marse dec d Commencing 4 March 1836, and ending 2 d August 1836 July 1844 the day of her death payments at $100. per Annum to be deducted.

Widow to Pen Age 24 th Sep 1838 to Vermont from 4 March 1839 - 4 Oct 1839 - Motion - how to J. K. Parrish Esq. Randolph, Vermont
Vermont 225 Massachusetts
Hannah Morse widow of Joseph Morse dec d
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818 and who died on the 2 d August 1833 of Boston in the State of Mass s who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain _____ of the Reg t commanded by Col. Crane in the Mass s . line for 3 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Mass s at the rate of 100 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1838.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 th day of Sept. 1838 and sent to Bradford Boston Ms.
Arrears to the 4 th of Sept 1838 $250.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Mar 39, 50.00
$300.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by M. Addison Clerk, Book 7. Vol. 1 st Page 106

Ray
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 25,731.
Hannah Morse
wid of
Joseph Morse
Bombardier New War
Act: March 3 d 48.
Index:—Vol. 14 , Page 66
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Oct 25, 1904 Miss Mary L. Whitten San Francisco Calif
his to
May 22, 1905 - Hist to Capt. A. J. Andrews Phila, Pa.
July 8, 1905 History to James R. Young, City. letter in S. 21, 389 J. Morse
1912 Apr. 18. to Mrs. Louise M. Dodge
1913 Dec. 26, Hist. to Mrs. Henry S. Tuttle &
1929 - Sept 19 - Hist. to Mary Pease Drumfull Elk

OCT 15 1904
Branch no. 6
San Francisco Free Public Library
San Francisco, Oct. 8 th  1904  189 83142 O.W. Las Mitchell 25731
U.S. Pension Dept.
Washington, D. C.
Can you tell me if a pension was ever given to a Mrs. Hannah Morse, of Boston or Medway, (Mass.) as the widow of a Revolutionary soldier? Her husband's name was Joseph, and as he was born in Medway, and a certain Joseph enlisted from there I think he may be the ancestor I'm trying to locate. We haven't a complete set of pension records at our library, or I would look the matter up myself.
Any help you can render in this matter, will be most acceptable.
Very truly yours, (Miss) Mary L. Whitehead. 2435 Sacramento St. San Fran. Calif.

1905
Regards to Mr. Rau from
MINT OF UNITED STATES AT PHILADELPHIA.
CAPT. A. J. ANDREWS. Door Keeper.

THE MINT OF THE UNITED STATES AT PHILADELPHIA, SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE,
5/10 , 190 8 .
Com. Pension
Washington D.C.
Sir:
Will you kindly furnish me with record of Joseph Morse Rev War, he belonged to 8 th Mass & Enlistments; also in April 1862 Enlisted for 3 years in Regt commanded by Col John Brann, I think he was granted a Pension His wife Morse was my Great- Grand Mother I wish the record of him some of the war.
Truly R. A. J. Althaus

Post Office Department, DEAD LETTER OFFICE. Office of Superintendent, Washington, D. C.
June 30, 1905.
Mr. Walter J. Brooks, Assistant Chief Clerk, Pension Bureau, Washington, D. C.
My dear Brooks:
I enclose two papers which are copies of the originals issued by your office under dates of November 30, 1901, and May 22, 1905. As they refer to the same person, and as they are not similar in the statement of the record of the said person, will you kindly let me know, if possible, which is the proper one.
Please return papers when you get through with them.
With best wishes,
Sincerely yours,
A handwritten signature in cursive, reading "Sam R. Young", written in dark ink.
(Enclosures.)

Blossomdale Acreage The Meadows and The Happy Valley Farm W. J. Dodge, Prop.
A Few Bargains In Choice Apple Lands
NV 1
Gooding, Idaho April 8, 1912.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
W 25731
Dear Sir:- From an old family record I learn that Joseph Morse, who lived part of the time at Fitzwilliam, Vt., and part of the time at Templeton, and part at Brookfield, was in some of the hardest fought battles of the Revolutionary War, lame from a wound, for which he early received a pension.
I wish to find official record of this, also the state from which he enlisted and the dates of his service. I shall be glad to pay you for the trouble this research may make you.
Very sincerely yours,
Mrs Louise Morse Dodge

1079 Beacon St. Brookline, Mass Dec. 16-1913.
Pension Office
Dear Sir:
Can you send me the service of a Joseph Morse , who had a pension, 5 June 1819, Orange Co. Vt. and died 3 Aug. 1833, probably at Brookfield Vt. The service was in Mass., but the Mass. Revolutionary War records give 41 Josephs and I can't identify the right one.
There was also a James Morse father of Joseph who lived in Sherborn Mass. and died there 1812, but lived for a time in Fitzwilliam N.H. after 1781. The Fitzwilliam History says he also served but I can't find his record. Did he have a pension?
Thanking you in advance for your trouble I am Yours very truly Dare. Henry S. Tufts.

MRS. LEONARD G. TRUMBULL
HARTFORD, VERMONT
June 24 1929
Pension Commissioner Washington D C
✓ James Morse born in Sherborn Mass Dec 20 1720 died Feb 7 1812, served in the French and Indian Wars and was a soldier of the Revolution did he have a pension for his Rev service?
✓ His son, Joseph, born in Sherborn Mass, May 3 1757, died in Brookfield Vermont August 1 1833, enlisted as private in Capt Frothinghams Co., Col John Cranes regiment, received a pension.
Will you please send me the military record?
Thanking you, I am a great-great grand daughter of Joseph Morse
Mary Pease Trumbull

December 26, 1913.
Mrs. Henry S. Tufts, 1079 Beacon Street, Brookline, Mass.
Madam:-
In response to your letter dated the sixteenth instant, you are advised that the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fail to show a pension claim on file for James Morse described by you, and you are furnished the history of Joseph Morse as follows:
Joseph Moss , W. File 25731, applied for a pension September 4, 1818, at which time he resided at Brookfield, Vermont, and was sixty-two years of age. He enlisted at Holliston, Massachusetts, April 10, 1777, and served as a Private in Captain William Treadwell's company, Colonel John Crane's regiment of Continental Artillery until April, 1780, when he was discharged at West Point, New York; he was in the battles of Brandywine, Monmouth and Kings Ferry, and was captured in the last battle and imprisoned in New York City two months and eight days. His claim was allowed in lieu of an invalid pension previously granted, (on account of a wound in his body, sustained in the battle of Brandywine) while a resident of Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire.
In 1820, he stated that his family consisted of his wife

December 22. 1843.
Hannah aged fifty-seven years , and ten children. of whom Samuel the youngest aged thirteen years, was the only one whose name is stated.
Soldier married September 15, 1784. Hannah Miller; he died August 2, 1833, and she was allowed pension on her application executed August 21, 1838, while seventy-five years of age and a resident of Boston, Mass. She died at the home of her youngest son Samuel Morse, in Brookfield, Vermont, July 2, 1844, and the arrears of her pension were allowed for the benefit of her surviving children, Joseph, Elisha and Samuel Morse , Jerusha Hill, Mary Davidson, Lavina Middlum, Betsey Patterson and Hannah Smith.
Very respectfully,
E. C. Triman Acting Commissioner.

July 8, 1905.
Sir:-
In reply to your communication dated June 30, 1905, and received July 1, 1905, you are advised that upon further investigation the two claims on file in this Bureau do not appear to be identical, and a statement of each is furnished you herewith:
First: Widow File, 85,731.
Joseph Moss applied for a pension September 4, 1818, at which time he resided at Brookfield, Vermont, and was sixty-two years of age. He stated that he enlisted at Holliston, Massachusetts, April 10, 1777, and served as a Private in Capt. William Treadwell's company, Col. John Crane's regiment of Continental Artillery, until April, 1780, when he was discharged at West Point, New York; that he was in the battles of Brandywine, Monmouth and Kings Ferry, was captured in the last battle and held a prisoner in New York City two months and eight days. His claim was allowed in lieu of an Invalid pension, on account of wound in his body received at the battle of Brandywine, previously granted while a resident of Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire. In 1820 his family consisted of his wife, Hannah, aged fifty-seven, and ten children; Samuel, the youngest, aged thirteen years, was the only child whose name was given.
Soldier married September 15, 1784, Hannah Miller, and died August 8, 1833. on her application ex. Aug. 21. 1838 while us. of Boston Mass ae 75 yrs. She She was pensioned as his widow in 1838 , died at Brookfield, Vermont, July 3, 1844; at the home of her son Samuel, and the arrears were paid to her surviving

children, Joseph, Elisha and Samuel Morse , Jerusha Hill, Mary Davidson, Lavina Middlem, Betsey Patterson and Hannah Smith.
Second: Invalid, 21,389.
Joseph Morse applied for a pension December 1, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Stoughton, Massachusetts, and seventy-two years of age. He stated that he enlisted April 21, 1775, and served as a Private in Capt. William Briggs' company, Col. Joseph Read's Massachusetts regiment; eight months.
Enlisted at expiration of above under Capt. Payson, same Colonel; two months.
Enlisted April 5, 1777, as Matross, in Capt. Benjamin Frothingham's company, Col. John Crane's Continental Artillery; discharged at West Point; three years.
His claim was allowed. In 1820 he mentioned his wife Rachel, aged sixty-seven years; married daughter Amity Stacey (?) and her two children, Amity aged six and Rosette aged eight years; son Joshua aged twenty-five, his wife Silence aged twenty-seven and their children, Russell aged four years and Noble aged one year; and two other grandchildren, Ezra aged thirteen and Elbridge ten years, whose parents were not mentioned.
No further data.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mr. James R. Young,
Dead Letter Office, Post Office Dept.,
Washington, D. C.

Recd July 1-
O. W. and N. Division.
Department of the Interior,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C., May 22, 1905.
J. R. W. 25731 Wid. Rev. War.
Sir:
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of Joseph Morse, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, you will find below the desired information as contained in his application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   Dates of Enlistment or Appointment. Length of service. Rank Officers under whom service was rendered. State.   Captain. Colonel.     Apl. 15, 1777 32 mos. & 26 days. Matross Frothingham John Crane 3. Cont. Arty Mass.   Jan. 1, 1780 4 mos. & 15 days. do do do "  
Battles engaged in, Brandywine, Monmouth & Kings Ferry.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Holliston, Mass.
Date of application for pension, Sept. 4, 1818.
Residence at date of application, Brookfield, Vt.
Age at date of application, 62 years.
Remarks: Claim was allowed. He married Hannah Miller Sept. 15, 1784, at Boston, Mass., and died Aug. 2, 1833, and she was pensioned as his widow.
Very respectfully,
V. Warner,
Commissioner.
Capt. A. J. Andrews,
U. S. Mint,
Phila., Pa.