Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 38240, for Alexander Mors, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Wa.
Norse, Alexander or Norse
S. 382 40
CONTENTS

Kentucky 26696
Alexander Morse of Shelby Co in the State of Kentucky who was a private in the com- commanded by Captain Patton of the regt commanded by Col Robertson in the Virginia line for 9 months & 22 days
Date of death not on AB
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 30 Dollars 22 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 day of Apr 1834 and March 1834
Arrears to the 4th of March 90.66 Semi-ant. allowance ending 1/2/34 13.11 103.77
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Saml Boyd Clerk. Book 6 Vol. 7 Page 33

15602
Alex. Mors
Ken.
State of Michigan
Am J. H. Pope

State of Kentucky } Shelby County } ss
On this 5 th day of February 1834 personally appeared before me William Shanks a Justice of the Peace in and for Shelby County and one of the Judges of the County Court, for said County of Shelby Alexander M o aged 83 years on the 23 rd day of last February who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of an act of Congress passed the 7 th of June 1832
This declarant states that he was residing in Montgomery County State of Virginia when he entered the service of the United States and since as herein stated that in the month of August in the year of 1777 he entered the service of the United States as a Lieutenant in Capt Henry Patton's Company and under the command of Capt Patton and Coln. James Robertson he states that he was then recognized in Cincinnati (bottom) on the banks of New River and by his said officer was marched on the frontiers of Virginia against the Shawnee tribe of Indians who were committing many outrages upon the frontier settlers frequently killing the settlers on the frontiers and at other times raiding and plundering; during this campaign he states that the that Capt Patton's Company were employed in spurring the frontiers in every direction and using every exertion to drive these savages out of much of the settlements he states that during this campaign whilst scouting and spurring that the Indians fell on a scouting party and killed one of the spies by the name of William Shockley after having remained one month on the frontiers and seemingly to outrange the Indians he states that by order of Coln. Robertson they were discharged and returned home having been about six weeks from home

This declarant further States that in the month of July 1778 a draft was ordered in said County of Montgomery for a term of three months when he again entered the service of the United States as a Lieutenant and was under the command of Capt. James Montgomery and Col. Arthur Campbell. He states that they were ordered to encamp at the Middle Moravian Town in North Carolina which order he states he obeyed after they had encamped at said Moravian Town. He states that the regiments under the command of Col. Arthur Campbell was marched across the Yadkin River at the Shallowford in pursuit of Tories who were constantly annoying the Whig settlers in Carolina. He states that the Tories during their march gave back to their regiments and dispersed in such a manner that they were never able to assemble them except in one instance when some of the men under his command as Lieutenant took one which they severely whipped without bringing him to Camp. He states they pursued their course up to Deep river and finding that the Tories had dispersed they then returned to the Middle Moravian Town where he states he remained until his said three months were out. When Col. Campbell discharged the regiments in the month of Oct. 1778. He further States that from his Fidelity, ability and Patriotism that he was upon his return from the Moravian Town promoted to the Captaincy of a company commissioned and soon in as a Captain. He further states that it was understood that the Tories and Indians had introduced for the purpose of taking possession of Chieff, lead mines from which the army in that Quarter was supplied with lead. He states that Col. Daniel Trigg of Montgomery By directed an order to him to take his company and march

to said said Miners and guard and protect said miners accordingly for the said accounts due with his company in the latter end of the month of Oct 1778 March to said said Miners when he stationed his Men as areses before Trigg and was at all times ready to defend said Miners after receiving there for one month and finding that no attack was likely to be made was discharged My Company and returned home - he further states that in the month of December 1778 that the Cherokee tribe of Indians committing some acts of violence upon the frontiers when Col. Christy issued an order for volunteers for the express purpose of marching against that tribe of Indians. When the said order arrived (at the commanding as a Captain) and volun- teer for this expedition as a private and March with Col. Christy from said County of Mont- gomery through the Indian Country in pursuit of the Savages he states that when they arrived at Tuck- er's Run the Indians were in tocsin upon the west side of said river he states that the volunteers under Col. Christy amounted in number to two thousand here he states that they met with difficulty in crossing said river after some time the Savages found a shallow place in the river the army then proceeded to cross the river and expected an engagement. But the Indians had retreated he states that they then proceeded to the Cherokee towns found them deserted, then corn they had crops and potatoes they had put away were used by the army. He states that as he did not have a commission that Col. Christy discharged a part of the army and that he was discharged by Col. Christy after having served forty five days and he then returned home.
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This deponent further states that in the Month of June 1779 that the Tories had assembled and were were were troublesome to the Whigs; Coln Trigg Issued an order calling upon him Mr to take his Company and go in pursuit and search for said Tories, accordingly he the said deponent, did notify his Men; they met agreeable to notice; When he and his Company did go down New river searching the Clifts and secret pla- ces in the Knots. during his search he states that he and his Company did take about ten Tories and carried them in where a court Martial was held for the trial of said Tories and some of them were by the court Martial found guilty and were put to Stanstown Jail he states that during this expedition he was employed twenty 20 days - He further states that in the Month of of October 1779 Coln Trigg sent him an order directing him to take his Company and March to a place called the Blue Stone to defend the Country against the Shawnee tribe of Indians accord- ingly he gave notice to his Men, they met for the Campaign and Marched to said place on arriving at the place above named he states that they encamped and during their stay at this encampment he states that he frequent- ly sent his Men in parties scouting and spying until he ascertained that the Indians had left the country when he Marched his Men back to Montgomery County where he the dis- charged them having been in the service 35 days He further states that in the year of 1780 that that the Shawnee tribe of Indians returned to New river and were very troublesome sometimes murdering the inhabitants and at other times stealing and carrying away their horses and cattle he states that he received

an order from Major Henry Patton directing him to warm in his company for a campaign against the said Indians according to the said account and notify the men belonging to his company to meet him in the month of August 1780 at John Davidson, accordingly they met said declar- ant and there he states they marched to the New River Cliffs and station his company at the Blue Stone where he had encamped the year preceding during their stay at Camp Blue Stone. He states that he sent his men in parties to scout and spy finding the frontier secure by the Indians leaving that District he states that he marched his men back to Montgomery County where he discharged his men having been in the service 20 days - He states that now he has no documentary evidence of his service that about 18 months since he applied to George P. Miller Esq. to prepare his declaration which he did and the said declarant did qualify to said declaration as prepared by said Miller he states that he then had in his possession an order from the Commandant of the regiment calling upon him as Captain to warm in his men and meet at the place of rendezvous which order he states that he gave to the said Miller and that, with his declaration was stated to the war department whether it was by the Mail miscarried or whether all of the papers relating to his claim was left in the depart- ment he does not know but states that he has never seen or heard of his papers since he states that shortly after Mr. Miller had prepared his papers that said Miller was taken sick and died he states that he knows of no
20 days Cap.

of no living witness by whom he can prove paid service the States that from old age & bodily infirmity that he cannot appear in open court to make his declaration he hereby relinquishes every claim what- ever to a pension or annuity except the pension and means that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State or Territory from to and subscribed this Alexander Hays year and date of our Lord
William Shanks J.P.
Sworn - But by the Magistrate
Ques Where and in what year were you born Ans I was born in the State of Pa in the year 1760 Ques Have you any record of your age Ans I have as taken from my father's register Ques When were you living when called into the service? When have you lived since the revolu- tionary war? and where do you now live Ans When I entered the service I was living in Montgomery County State of Virginia where I lived until the year of 1817 I then moved to Shelby Ky where I now live Ques How were you called into the service were you drafted and you volunteered or were you a substitute and if a substitute for whom Ans When I first entered the service I was ordered out by Col. Robertson for one month, but was out about from six weeks the second time I was drafted for three months the third time he states that he was ordered to the head of the river by Col. Trigg where he staid for one month I was now pro- moted to the rank of Captain the fourth time I volunteered and went as a private against the Cherokee Indians and was in the

Service 47 days the fifth time I was ordered out by Col. D. D. D. - and was 20 days in the service the sixth time I was ordered out by Col. D. D. D. and was 35 days in the service, the seventh time I was ordered out by Henry Patton - who had been promoted to the rank of Major and was 20 days in the service.
Ques State the names of some of the regular officers who were with the troops when you were there and such continued and mutual arguments as you can recollect.
Ans - There were no regular officers when I served during my service there were Col. D. D. D. Christy, Bloya and Col. Robertson I was once under Major Patton.
Ques Did you ever receive a Commission and by whom was it signed?
Ans I did receive two Commissions during my service one for Lieutenant and one for Captain and was qualified to both - and acted under both Commissions. These Commissions were brought by Col. D. D. D. to me but from the great length of time I do not remember by whom they were signed. These Commissions I have lost. Not thinking that there would ever be an old soldiers President to receive us for our service I was not careful to keep them.
Ques State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood and who can testify to your character for veracity and their belief of your service as a soldier of the Revolution.
Ans Small name John Dale (Clugymann) and Major Samuel W. White and Martin S. Christian.

We John Dale Clergyman Samuel W. White and Martin S Christian residing in the neighbourhood of Capt. Alexander Moss say that we are who have sworn to and subscribed the above declarations say that we are well acquainted with him we be- lieve him to be 83 years of age last February he is respected and beloved in his neighbourhood to be a man of strict veracity and a soldier of the revolution and we concur in opinion of the neighbourhood John Dale
sworn to and subscribed J. M. White
Before me this date and year aforesaid Martin S Christian Wm. Shanks, P.P.
I William Shanks a Justice of the peace in and for Shelby County and one of the Judges of the County Court of said County of Shelby do declare my opinion that after investigating the matter and putting the interrogatories prescribed by the war- rant and finding that the above named applicant was a soldier of the revolution and believes he has stated in his declaration. I further cer- tify that it appears to my satisfaction that John Dale who has sworn to and subscribed the preceding Certificate is a Clergyman residing in the neighbourhood of said applicant and that Major Samuel W. White and Martin S Christian who have also sworn and subscribed the same Certificate are residing in the same neighbourhood and that they are creditable persons and that their statements are entitled to credit. I further certify that from old age and bodily infirmity that the above applicant cannot appear in open Court to make his de- claration. Given under my hand as a Justice of the peace this 5 day of February 1834

Wm Shanks J.P. Ky
I James Whitaker Clerk of the county court of Shelby County do certify that that William Shanks before whom this declaration was made is a Justice of the peace in and for Shelby County and one of the Judges of the court, for which I am Clerk and the signature purporting to be his is genuine and full faith and credit is and ought to be given to his official acts In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of my office this 6 day February 1834
Ja. G. Whitaker Clerk
John Fries att Returnable to Rev. Castleton's Ky

15.60 2 Alexander Mors. Kentucky,
J Jan 1777 p 92 days $30. \frac{22}{100}
June Field
Hon R. M. Johnson Hon P. H. Pope N R
Also pay of a private

I agree to take the Pension for nine months 22 days as a private Allen Johnson

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
Feb 27, 1834,
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of Alex d Moore
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     1777 1 Lt. Capt Patton Col Robertson 83 Va. Traditions   1778 3 Lt. Capt Montgomery Col Campbell   " 1 Capt Col Trigg no papers in the War office they were sent to Genl. Whitaker.   " 1 17 Pr. Col Christy   1779 20 Capt Col Trigg   " 1 5 Capt Col Trigg   " 20 Capt Maj Patton   9 2  
Proof should be exhibited of each term of service as a Captain or Lt, otherwise he can only be allowed the pay of a private. I am, respectfully, Your obedient servant,
JAMES L. EDWARDS, Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c., Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of } On this day of personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of in the county of and State, Territory or District of aged (c) 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 provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) , with and served in the (e) regiment of the line, under the following named officers :
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. [This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I of the Court of do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of &c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the and C. D. residing in (the same) hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, Clerk of the Court of do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this day of &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his

alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. { Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? { To an Officer. { Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it? 
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution.
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the inquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, 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. 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 _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each 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. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends 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.
Proof of Service.
[j] 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 claimant's 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.
[k] The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

October 5, 1933
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BA-J/EEI
Alexander Mars- R.7087
Alexander Mors- S.38240
Mr. M.H.Thompson 729 Peoples Bank Building Indianapolis, Indiana
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the records of a number of soldiers of the Revolutionary War.
A search of the records has been made and no claim for pension or bounty land found based upon service in the Revolutionary War of a James Dunn, Thomas Thompson or John Caman, as described by you, or of a Thomas Craven. The record has been found of Alexander Mors, of Shelby County, Kentucky, also record of only one Alexander Mars and he was of that county. Their records are given herein as found in the respective claims for pension based upon service in the Revolutionary War.
Alexander Mars R.7087
The date and place of birth of Alexander Mars are not shown in the papers in the pension claim.
He died May 4, 1839, in Shelby County, Kentucky, aged eighty-seven years. He left no widow but the following children survived him: Alexander Meairs, Rachel Fergus, Shannan Meairs, Hannah Wall, John Meairs, Margaret Meairs, David Meairs(this surname as shown in this paragraph was written by the clerk of the court); the name of the mother of above named children was not given: in 1855, the following children were living: Rachel Fergus, aged sixty-four; Shannan Meairs, aged sixty-two; John Meairs, aged sixty; Margaret Hall, aged fifty-eight; and David Meairs, aged fifty-six years.
On June 19, 1855, soldier's son David, a resident of Johnson

County, Indiana, applied for the pension which might have been due on account of the services of his father, Alexander Mars, in the Revolutionary War. He applied in behalf of himself and his brothers and sisters named above. He signed his name David Mars. He stated that his father was a resident of Botetourt County, Virginia, and presumably enlisted from that county and that he served in Captain Crockett's Company, Colonel Christy's Virginia Regiment; length of his service in the Revolution, two years.
His claim was not allowed as he failed to furnish proof of service as required by the pension laws.
In 1856, the name, W.A. Marrs, appears; no relationship to the family was shown.
Alexander Mors S.38240
Alexander Mors(pensioned Morse) was born February 22, 1750, in the state of Pennsylvania.
While residing in Montgomery County, Virginia, he entered the service and served in the Virginia Troops as follows: from August, 1777, six weeks as lieutenant in Captain Henry Patton's Company, Colonel James Robertson's Regiment; from July, 1778, three months as lieutenant in Captain James Montgomery's Company, Colonel Arthur Campbell's Regiment; soon after his return from the last named tour, he was promoted captain and from the latter part of October, 1778, by order of Colonel Daniel Trigg, of Montgomery County, Virginia, served one month with his company at the "Chisels" lead mines, guarding said mines; in December, 1778, he volunteered and served forty-seven days as a private under Colonel Christy; in 1779, by order of Colonel Trigg, he served two tours as captain, one of twenty days from June and one of thirty-five days from October, of that year; in August, 1780, he served as captain twenty days, by order of Major Henry Patton; all of the above service was rendered against the Tories and Indians.
After the Revolution, he continued to reside in Montgomery County, Virginia, until 1817, when he moved to Shelby County, Kentucky

He was allowed pension on his application executed February 5, 1834, while residing in Shelby County, Kentucky.
There are no data as to soldier's family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

Rev
38240
INVALID.
File No. 88240
Alexander Rose
Pr. Rev. Mass
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 286
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1933-Oct 5-List R.M. at Thompson See letter in case Alexander Rose - R 7.087 - Oct

General Accounting Office reported by phone on Oct. 3, 1933, that no payment of pension was ever made in this case, therefore, they had no record except that notation in a book -
MMHG
Let this remain in this claim to avoid another call on the G.A.O.