Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 30600, for John Morehead, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Morehead, John
S. 30600
CONTENTS

19280 Kentucky
John Worchead of Union Co in the State of Kentucky who was a pr in the co commanded by Captain Fitzgerald of the — commanded by — in the 1 st line for 12 mths.
Inscribed on the Roll of — at the rate of 40 Dollars — Cents per annum to commence on the 1 st day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 day of Aug t 1833 and — Belle —
Arrears to the 1 st of March 80 — Pension allowance ending — 20 —
$100 { Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by David Boyd Clerk, Book 8 Vol. 7 Page 19
1820. April 2 Special order to pay
3 rd Advt Sept. 6. 1856

State of Kentucky 58 Monroe County
On this 8 th day of November 1832 personally appeared in open court before Turner Goodall Sam Ray Philip Lester Emmett Emmett  Emmett Howard of the court for Monroe county Kentucky John Morehead aged Eighty two 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 he states that he entered the service of the United States in Louren County in the State of Virginia as a volunteer he thinks in the month of September in the year 1775 under the command of Capt Simon Triplet and served twelve months under him and recd a discharge but has lost it; he states that he served the whole of the time in the State of Virginia he was taken sick at William burg and was left in the hospital until the company went to Norfolk and returned he then again joined the company and moved to Alexandria at which place he was discharged he states that he has no documentary evidence and that he knows of no person living in this country whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his

Service (he has however the evidence of Sarah and Nancy Harland daughters of Stephen Combs) Dues he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll list of any State
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year of our Lord 1844 John N. McAndrew
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 who has signed the preceding certificate are citizens of Monroe County and are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit
Philip Emmett Chairman and presiding Justice
19246 John McAndrew

19246
John Morehead Kentucky
for 1775 pension 1 yr $40.16
192467
M m Butler CCH Tompkinsville Monroe Co Ky

BRIEF in the case of John Moorehead  County of Monroe  in the State of Kentucky,  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 82  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. As a Gen.     In 1775 — 12 — Private Capt Simon Triplett  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? None  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? London Co Pa  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditionary  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? no clergyman  The credibility of the citizens who testify as to his reputed service, not certified by the Court. 
X Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Chas. Forrest Examining Clerk.

July 12, 1938
BA-J/AWF John Morehead S. 30600
The Quartermaster General Memorial Branch War Department Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your request for information in regard to John Morehead, who served as private with the Virginia troops, and died August 18, 1845 in Kentucky.
The Revolutionary War record of John Morehead furnished herein was obtained from papers on file in pension claim, S. 30600, based on his service in that war.
John Morehead was born in the month of June, 1750 in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The names of his parents were not given, his father died shortly after John reached his fourteenth birthday.
John Morehead volunteered in Loudoun County, Virginia, sometime in September, 1775, served twelve months as a private in Captain Simon Triplett's Virginia company.
He was allowed pension on his application executed November 8, 1832, at which time he was living in the "vicinity" of Monroe County, Kentucky.
He died August 18, 1845.
The papers on file in this claim contain no

reference to wife or children of the soldier, John Morehead.
The application for headstone for John Morehead is returned herewith. There was no correspondence enclosed.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILDER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Treasury Department,
THIRD AUDITOR'S OFFICE,
OFFICIAL BUSINESS.
Auditor.
S. Cole Esq Actg Commr of Rev P

State of Kentucky } 58 Monroe County }
an amendment to the declaration of John Morehead who is an applicant for a pension under the act of Congress passed 7 th June 1832 made on the day of 1832 1833 Life in the County Court for Monroe County now sitting the said John Morehead made the following declaration in open court being first duly sworn according to law he states that he was born in the State of New Jersey Hunterdon County in the month of June 1750 from the information given him by his father he states that he has no record of his age that he received what knowledge he has of his age from his father when he was fourteen years of age and his father died shortly after that time he states that he volunteered and belonged to the company called Minute men and served in the State of Virginia he states that whilst the company to which he was belonged lay at Alexandria the militia from Fairfax County Virginia was sent to aid them but he does not recollect the name of any of the officers who commanded the militia from Fairfax county he states that Simon Triplett commanded the company in which he volunteered and served, and that they had no other commander whilst he served except sergeants and corporals as he did not march to Norfolk the he states that whilst he lay at Alexandria some Reg t

I Philip Emmert Justice of the peace for Monroe County do certify that John Hamilton Archie Harland Jacob Harland who has sworn to and subscribed the foregoing certificate are persons of respectable character and in good standing and are entitled upon oath in any court of Justice given under my hand the 3 rd day of June 1833 Philip Emmert
I William Butler Clerk of the Monroe County Court do certify that Philip Emmert who has signed the foregoing certificates is and was at the time he signed the same one of the Justices of the peace for Monroe County and that full faith and credit should be given to all his official acts as such given in in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 3 rd day of June 1833
Wm Butler

last troops passed through that place and stayed a few days but he does not recollect the names of any of their officers
he states that he received a discharge from Simon Tripett but has lost it and owing to his debility from sickness whilst he lay at Williamsburg he never was able to render any further service to the united states in the revolutionary war
he states that the reason why he did not procure a Clergyman to certify his character character and veracity was that there was not an Clergyman in the vicinity where he resides and he belonged to the methodist society and was riding circuit and he could not with convenience procure any other Clergyman, he recommends to the court Jacob Harland and Aron Harland who has previously certified and also George B Harland Clergyman and to testify as to his character for veracity and their belief of his service as a soldier of the Revolution
Sworn to and subscribed in open court the day and date aforesaid
John Morehead
We George B Harland Clergyman residing in Monroe county in the vicinity of John Morehead & John Haggitt residing in the same neighborhood do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with

John Morehead who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be eighty three 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 day and year aforesaid
George B. Harland John Hamilton
I William Butler Clerk of the court of Monroe County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of application of John Morehead for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 3rd day of June 1833
William Butler Clerk

The deposition of Sarah and Nancy Warland after being first duly sworn according to law they say upon Oath that they have heard their father Stephen Combs in his life time when speaking of John Morehead who is now an applicant for a pension say that they belonged to same company whilst in the Revolutionary war and was in the same mess together sworn to and subscribed in open court this 8 th day of November 1832
by Sarah Warland Nancy Warland Just of the same for Monroe County
I Philip Emmet a Justice of the peace in and for Monroe County do certify that Sarah Warland and Nancy Warland who sworn to and subscribed the foregoing deposition are persons of reputable character and their evidence entitled to full credit in any court of Justice given under my hand this 4 th day of June 1833
Philip Emmet

We, Jacob Warland & Aaron Warland residing in in Monroe County hereby certify that we are well acquainted with John Morehead who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be 82 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 this 8th day of November 1832 in open court
Jacob Warland Aaron Warland
I William Butler clerk of the court for the County of Monroe do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceeding of the said court in the matter of the application of John Morehead for a pension in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 8th day of November 1832
(Will m Butler clerk)

Treasury Department Third Auditor's Office Sept. 1. 1836.
Sir:
I herewith return the papers in the case of John Morehead of Kentucky, Act 7 June 1832, at $40. per annum, enclosed in your letter of the 6 th inst, & have to inform you that his pension has been paid to 4 March 1843.
Very Respectfully Your O bedt Serv t
M. M. Taylor Actg Auditor
A. Cole Esq.:
Actg Commr of Pensions
Ady agnst a C. S. Taylor

Sept 6/36
B rd B T And 11

Terraria Office. Sept. 6. 1856.
Sir, I herewith submit the paper in which John Marshall was inserted in the Kentucky Roll under the act of June 2, 1832, at the rate of $40 per share, and since the obligations of your state to meet those of the public has been suspended.
R. J. Atkinson, Esq. B. D. Lockhart

Tompkinsville Ky, June 7,
June 17
Free
By W. H. [?]
To The Secretary of War Pension Bureau City of Washington

John Morehead
W m Butler

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of
J. Moorehead
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? yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? no 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
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? yes
XIV. †If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service?
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? No
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct?
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?
XVI. †Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? No
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7.
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words: "Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which 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 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 shewn 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.
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 authenticates 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 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.
In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, 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.

Hist. to (St. Louis) Mrs. Frank Thompson 1206 Rollins Columbia, Mo. 10-7-40.

1919 June 24 Hist. to Mrs. F. L. Gibbs. 1924 Sept. 16 " Magare O. Ernberger Aug. 1926 Mar. 17 " " Hattie M. Scott Aug. Rev See letter in Peter Sarter S. 38419 1927 Feb. 5 Mrs. F. O. Ernberger with this the only f.m. & one dollar returned. Aug. 1928. Apr. 16 - Hist. to H.M. Olin Aug. 1935. April 5 - Hist. to Miss Bess Howard - Aug. 1935 - Oct. 30 - " " H. Lee Stevens Aug. 1935 - letter in Spirit Robins S. 14 372 Aug. 1938 - July 12 - Hist. to Memorial Bn. Aug. 
30 600  INVALID. 
File No. 30,600 John Morchead Rev War
Act: June 1892
Index: Vol. 2, Page 284

OTIS WINGO HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WASHINGTON
April 11, 1928.
Hon. Winfield Scott, Commissioner of Pensions, City.
Dear Sir:-
I enclose herewith copy of letter from the Adjutant-General, in regard to search made of his records for the service of one John Morehead, a soldier in the Revolutionary War. Please advise me if you have any information concerning this man.
Yours truly,
O. Wingo.
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Muncie. Indiana.
Aug 19 th 1924.
Commissioner of Pensions. Washington. D.C.
Have you any record of John Moorhead and Jonathan Moorhead? John Moorhead was a soldier at Cowpens Guilford Court House and Kings Mountain and was entitled to Donation Lands. Would like dates of service & any information would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely
Mr. Jesse A. Eruberg 705 W. Charles St.
Muncie. Indiana

Rev Gen Emc Vandalia, Mo.
June 6th '19
Commissioner of Pensions
Pension Bureau,
Dep't. Interior
Washington D C
Dear Sir: Will you kindly give me the military history, and such family data as may be found in the pension application of John Worhead, of Monroe Co. Ky. who served in the Revolution in the Virginia Militia. Information desired for D A R papers.
Yours truly
Mrs. F. L. Eike Vandalia Mo.

THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS
Revolutionary War Department Pension Bldg Washington D.C.

Rev. War. Dept.
Glasgow Ky 2-5-1935
Sir:
May I ask that you send to Miss Bess Howard, County Clerk - Glasgow Ky - all information pertaining to John Morehead - a pensioner from Monroe Co Ky - including date of last pension paid. Not signed -

PENSION OFFICE JAN 13 1827 U. S.

Jan 23/1927 Muncie, Indiana
Honorable Commissioner of Pensions. Washington D.C.
Can you inform me or tell me where to find out if Jonathan Nesbitt or his wife Agnes Todd Nesbitt drew Rev. war pensions? Also, did John Moorhead or his wife Ann Moffitt Moorhead draw pensions, either from Lancaster or Westmoreland Co. Penna.
Also John Nesbitt and wife Sarah Moorhead Nesbitt drew pensions from Lancaster or West- moreland Co. Penna or Butler Co. Ohio.
Very Respectfully
Mr. Jesse O. Emmerberger 326 1/2 E Main St Muncie Indiana

6769
3-2233
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
Feb. 3 1927
Chief Rev. War Section Division.
I have this day received from Mrs. Jesse O. Emberger each No. for $1.00, requesting
photostat copy as per post office address letter herewith
one dollar returned to Finance Div. Prof. W. J. Sub. 27 reg. Initial
O. J. RANDALL Chief Finance Division.
66.2

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.
aw February 8, 1927.
Ernsberger Mrs. Jesse O. Ernsberger 326 1/2 E. Main St. Muncie, Ind.
Madam:
I have to advise you, in response to your letter of the 25 th ultimo, that the Revolutionary War records of this bureau fail to afford any information in regard to Jonathan and John Nesbit and John Moorehead and their wives described by you.
You were furnished on September 16, 1924, the history of the only John Morehead, (all spellings of that name searched) found on the records of this bureau.
Herewith is returned the one dollar bill sent by you in the above noted letter. No fee is charged for this service.
Very respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.

October 31, 1935
John Morehead-S.30600 BA-J/AWF
Mr. Halsey Stevens 869 Summer Avenue Syracuse, New York
Dear Sir:
The Revolutionary War record of John Morehead furnished herein was obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 30600, based upon his service in that war.
John Morehead was born in the month of June, 1750 in Hunterdon County, New Jersey; the names of his parents are not given. His father died shortly after John reached his fourteenth birthday.
John Morehead volunteered in Loudoun County, Virginia, sometime in September, 1775 and served twelve months in Captain Simon Triplett's Virginia company.
He was allowed pension on his application executed November 8, 1832, then living in the vicinity of Monroe County, Kentucky. He died August 18, 1845.
It is not stated that the soldier was ever married.
If you desire information in regard to the panconnd address of the person to whom the last payment of his pension was sent, you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D. C., and cite the followings.
John Morehead, certificate # 19280, issued August

21, 1833, rate $40.00 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Kentucky Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

April 5, 1935.
first written in 1924 by A.W.F. & copied since BA-J/MNH/ILL John Morehead S. 30600
Miss Bess Howard, County Clerk Glasgow, Kentucky.
Dear Madam:
The record of John Morehead is given herein as found in the papers on file in his claim for pension, S. 30600, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
John Morehead was born in June, 1750, in Hunterdon County, New Jersey; the names of his parents are not shown. His father died shortly after John reached his fourteenth birthday.
John Morehead enlisted in Loudoun County, Virginia, sometime in September 1775 and served twelve months as a minute-man in Captain Simon Triplet's Virginia company.
He was allowed pension pension on his application executed November 8, 1832, at which time he resided in Monroe County, Kentucky.
The soldier died August 18, 1845. AR
There is no reference to wife or children of John Morehead.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, and name of person paid, you should address the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following: John Morehead, certificate 19280, issued August 21, 1833, rate $40 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Kentucky Agency.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

Rev.&1812 Wars Section.
MMT Top secret by A. L. G.
April 16, 1928.
Honorable Otis Wingo, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C.
My dear Mr. Wingo:
In response to your letter of April 11, 1928, I have the honor to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 30600, it appears that John Morshead was born in June 1750 in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
He enlisted in Loudoun County, Virginia in September 1775 and served twelve months as minute man in Captain Simon Triplet's Virginia Company.
He was allowed pension on his application executed November 8, 1832 in Monroe County, Kentucky. He died August 18, 1845.
It is not stated whether soldier was married.
The above noted John Morshead is the only soldier by that name found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau.
Very truly yours,
Winfield Scott
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.
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Rev. and 1812 War Section.
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September 16, 1924.
Mrs. Jesse O. Ernsberger, 705 W. Charles St., Muncie, Ind.
Madam;
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 30600, it appears that John Morehead was born in June 1750 in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
He enlisted in Loudoun County, Virginia in September 1775 and served twelve months as minute man in Captain Simon Triplet's Virginia Company.
He was allowed pension on his application executed November 8, 1832 in Monroe County, Kentucky. He died August 18, 1845.
It is not stated whether soldier was married.
The Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fail to afford any information in regard to any Jonathan Moorehead (all spellings searched) and the above noted John Morehead is the only soldier by that name found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of John Norhead a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Sept 1775 12 mos. Minute Man Lincoln Triplett ✓ Pa.                                                   
Battles engaged in, _____
Residence of soldier at enlistment, resided in Loudoun Co. Va.
Date of application for pension, Nov 8. 1832
Residence at date of application, Monroe County, Ky.
Age at date of application, born June 1750 in Hanover Co. Va.
Remarks:
{ died Aug. 18. 1845. }  { from A. B. }  His father died shortly after soldier reached his 14 th year.  His name is not stated, and there is no other data on file  as to his family.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.