Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 5145, for Amos L Moore, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Moore, Amos L. Ann
W 5145
CONTENTS

1876 Aug 22 Hon J. D. Harris - that a pension unclaimed 3 years is dropped & cannot be restored without a widow or child under 16 years of age survive to make application Plaintiffs under an alimony will are not recognized because a pension cannot be pledged for debt, assigned or transferred to another
3639x
Virginia
Ann Moore
widow of
Amos L Moore who died on the 7 March 1836 of Goochland in the State of Virginia who was a private in the Comp commanded by Captain Leake of the regt commanded by Col. Pleasants in the Virginia line for Militia for 9 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 30 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 7th day of March, 1836 the day of his death
Certificate of Pension issued the 29. day of Nov: 1841 & sent to and Wm. T. Bane Esq. Richmond Virginia
Arrears to the 4th of March 41. 149. 75 Semi-annual allowance ending 11/9/41. 15 / 164 75
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836 Section the
Recorded by Theo T. Moody Clerk Book 6. Vol. 3 Page 17

Virginia 16.610
Amos L. Moore
of Northland Co in the State of Virginia who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Leake of the Regt. commanded by Col Pleasants in the V. M. A. time for 9 mos.
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 30 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 day of Sept. 1833 and sent to J. M. C. Custer. Present
Arrears to the 14th of Sept. 1833. $75.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending March 31. 15.00
$90.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by W. L. Williams Clerk, Book [initials] Vol. 6. Page 18

Amos L. Moore
11972

State of Virginia } County of Goochland } S.S.
On this 17 th day of September 1832 personally appeared in open court, before the justices of the peace, the court of Goochland County now sitting, Amos D. Moore a resident of the county of Goochland, and State of Virginia, aged eighty five 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.
I was born in the County of Albemarle the 13 th day 1747 as I was informed & believe. I have no record of my age. I was living in the County of Goochland when called into service; and continued living in the county of Goochland ever since the revolutionary war to the present day. I was drafted in the Militia in the 4 th division in Goochland County, and served many tours. — My memory don't enable me to say any thing particular as to dates, nor can I recollect all the tours I performed or all the officers names, or the length of the tours. — I served two tours of three weeks each at the Albemarle Barracks in the County of Albemarle guarding the British prisoners at that place; the first tour I was under the command of Capt. Josiah Leake & the 2 d under the command of Captain Gideon Hatcher. I think the commanding officer at the Barracks was Col. Eayler. I performed two tours at Richmond & its neighbourhood, one of them was when the enemy burnt old and new. Capt. Hatcher was then my Captain. — At another time I was called out crossed James River at Westham above Richmond, marched down the South side of the River, through Manchester, by Shirley Hundred & Belones to Northford & Charles City courthouse. Capt. Thomas Hatcher then commanded the company, under Col. Dandridge. I was also at four mile creek under the command of Capt. Thomas Hatcher & Col. Pleasants. At another time I was marched by Capt. Samuel Richardson to Nassaw Island, under the command of Col. Morris, then to four mile creek, then by New Kent Courthouse to York under the command of Genl. DeFayette, where Genl. Washington had the chief command. I was at York from the commencement of the siege till the surrender of Cornwallis. It is impossible for me to say with certainty how long I was in service, being so often called out & retaining no written document. I am positive in asserting that I was at least 12 months in actual service & I think a good deal more. I well remember that the year Cornwallis surrendered, I was not at home more than three months in all that year, I would sometimes be permitted to return home & remain a few days, not longer than two weeks & then called out again. About the time of planting corn I was called out & did not return again till the corn was made, after the surrender of Cornwallis. I never received any regular written discharge. I have no documentary evidence

and believe that I can procure the testimony of two witnesses, who can only testify as to a part of my services. My neighbour Robert Pleasants was in service with me a part of the time & my neighbour Charles Rogers can testify that I left home to go into service & was absent some time. Being required to state the names of persons to whom I am known in my neighbourhood, and who can testify to my character &c. I will say that I am known to every grown person in the neighbourhood for many miles beyond the neighbourhood & I deem it unnecessary to name but a small portion of them, beginning with my nearest neighbours - Charles Rogers, Robert Pleasants, Charles Ketcher, Samuel A. Cragwall, Robert Redford, Francis H. Royster, Doctor Geo. Awd, Col. John Guarrant, Major Peter Guarrant, John Martin, Doctor W. M. Anderson, Doctor Geo. P. Watson, Col. Benjamin Anderson, William Miller, Clerk to the Superior County Court in Goochland County, David Royster, George Watson & John Watson
I do hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or annuity, except the present, and declare that my name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State
Sworn to & subscribed, the day and year aforesaid
AMOS D. MOORE
We Thomas Gurd residing in the county of Goochland do hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Amos D. Moore, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be eighty five 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
THO. GURD
I Robert Pleasants residing in the county of Goochland, do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Amos D. Moore, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that he was a soldier of the revolution & was in service with me, as I well recollect, at Hoth Ford and at Four mile creek, and I have no doubt he served at other places as stated in his declaration: that we have lived near each other, ever since the revolutionary war & have often conversed about our services in the army of the revolution; and I have no doubt he is eighty five years of age as stated by him in his declaration
Sworn, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid
ROBT. PLEASANTS

I Charles Rogers residing in the County of Goochland, do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Amos L. Moore, who has subscribed and sworn to the annexed declaration; that I have a distinct recollection that he was frequently called and went into the army of the revolution as a militia soldier during the revolutionary war, but cannot recollect the date: I lived near him & stayed much at his house in his absence. I recollect one year he was called into service about the time of the year to plant corn, that after he left home Mr. Robert Smith then a near neighbour had Mr. Moores corn planted, and that the crop was made before he returned. I have lived near Mr. Moore for a number of years & have often conversed with him about the events of the revolution, and I have no doubt he is eighty five years of age and that he served as a soldier in the army of the revolution in the various towns he was called out considerably longer time than nine months.
Sworn to, and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Charles Rogers
And the said Court 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 the said Applicant could not with reasonable convenience produce a Clergyman in open Court to make the usual Certificate, and that Thomas Gourd, Robert Pleasants and Charles Rogers are persons residing in the said County, and are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I William Miller Clerk of the Court of the County of Goochland aforesaid, do hereby Certify that the foregoing contains the Original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Amos L. Moore for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this first day of October one thousand eight hundred and thirty two
Will. Miller, C l

State of Virginia Albemarle County ss
On this the 20 th Nov. 1841, personally appeared before Alonzo Gooch, a Justice of the peace for the County and State aforesaid, James H. Terrell a resident of the County and State aforesaid and having been duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following Affidavit: That he has, in his possession a manuscript Volume purporting to be a Parrish Register of Goochland County, begun Anno. Domini 1756 by Parson William Douglas, Minister of said Parrish; That the affiant is a grandson of the said Douglas, and derived the said Volume from the said Douglas, and verily believeth it to be a true and authentic Record of said Parrish, that in the said Volume is the following entry in the words and figures as hereinafter set forth, ss.
In the Register of Marriage, is the following entry viz. 1775. Dec r 21 st Amos Sad Moore & the Ann Rogers both of Gps. Parrish
James H. Terrell
Sworn to and subscribed to in my presence the day and date as above.
Alonzo Gooch J.P.

I do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with James H. Serrall, the aforesaid Grandson of Parson Wm. Douglas and that he is a gentleman of the highest respectability and that his actual affidavit is entitled to full credit, Given under my hand this 20th Nov. 1841.
Alonzo Goveh J.P.
Virginia
Albemarle County Court Clerk's office suit
I Jas Garrett Clerk of the County Court of said County do hereby certify that Alonzo Goveh whose name is subscribed to the above Certificate is now and was at the date thereof an acting justice of the peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified according to law and that due faith shall be and ought to be given to his official acts and that his signature thereto is genuine
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of said Court this 22 d day of November 1841 in the 66 th year of the Commonwealth
Jas Garrett CC

...of Anne and ...Moor. — th May 11. 1778. Then born. Judith Moor. Daughter of ...and Anne Moor. March 27. 1780 Then born. Anne had ...second ... ...and ... ...Moor. —

I do also certify that the above Family Register was taken from an old Book in my presence this day, and herewith annexed that from the appearance of the Book I have no doubt, and do believe the above to be a genuine and true Register of the Births of the children of the aforesaid Amos L and Ann Moore, that on examination of the Book I find several leaves missing adjoining the leaf containing a Register of Births one of which is said by Mrs Moore to contain the Register of her Marriage, that she has now in her possession an old Bible which contains a Register of her Marriage as stated in her declaration (ie) 21 st December seventeen hundred and seventy five, also a Register of Births as stated above, the of which Registers is said by the family to be copied from the Book above mentioned.
John Martin
State of Virginia
At a Court of Quarterly Sessions continued and held for Goochland County, at the Courthouse on Tuesday the 16 th day of November 1841.
The Court having examined the proceedings of John Martin (a member of its body) respecting the standing of Mrs Ann Moore widow of Amos L. Moore decd, approve of the same, and order the same to be certified to the War Department.
Virginia:
Goochland County to wit:
I, William Miller, Clerk of the County Court of the said County of Goochland in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify, that the foregoing is a true transcript of an Order concerning Mrs Ann Moore widow of Amos L. Moore decd, taken from the Minutes containing the Record of the proceedings of the said Court, on the 16 th day of November 1841. And I do further certify, that John Martin is a Justice of the peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified; that his Commission was dated on the 29 th day of June 1820, and will expire on his death, resignation removal from Office, or removal from the County, and that his signatures above written, are genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of the said County, this 17 th day of November 1841.
W m Miller, Clerk.

State of Virginia county of Goochland s.s
On this the 10 th day of November 1841 personally appeared before me John Martin a justice of the peace in and for the county and State aforesaid M rs Ann Moore a resident of the county and State aforesaid aged about Eighty  five years (widow of Amos S Moore deceased) who first being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following de- -claration in order to obtain the benefit the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 4 th 1836: That she is the widow of Amos S Moore deceased who was a Revolu- -tionary soldier and pensioner and who died on the 7 th day of March 1836. That her husband the said Amos S Moore went into service after her Marriage and she has frequently heard him speak of his services during his engagement but cannot speak definitely concerning it, that she was married to the said Amos S Moore in the county above named on the 21 st December seventeen hundred and seventy five by Parson Douglas, and has resi- -ded in the said county ever since, that she has remained a widow ever since the death of her above mentioned deceased husband as will more fully appear by reference to the proofs heretofore annexed
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above mentioned before me John Martin J.P.
Her Mark Ann Moore
I do furthermore certify that I am acquainted with M rs Moore the widow of Amos S. Moore deceased that she is a lady of high respectability, and that her declaration is entitled to full credit, that from her age &c it would be inconvenient for her to attend Court John Martin

No 5486
Va.
Ann Moore
July 4. 1836
Hee
FREE
J. A. Edwards Esqr Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
None

Charlottesville Nov: 23 d 1841
Dear Sir
Enclosed is the Declaration of Ann Moore which I believe to be in due form, with the exception of the Marriage License, but after examining certificate of Clerk, I am in hopes you will find the annexed proof satisfactory.
Resptly Yours W m H. Barret
P.S
Please direct your answer to W m H. Barret
Richmond Va

pa utd.
Amos S. Moore, —
Adm. G. Mowatt Private $30.
John M. Cutchin Washington City

State of Virginia Goochland County } ss
Personally appeared before me the undersigned, a Justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid, Amos L. Moss who being duly sworn deposeth and saith, that by reason of old age and consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollections he served not less than the period mentioned below and in the following grade. That is to say for Nine months as a private in the infantry militia.
Sworn and subscribed this 21 st day of May
1833 before me G. Woodson Payne
Virginia } ss Goochland County }
I William Miller Clerk of the County Court of the said County, do hereby certify that G. Woodson Payne before whom the foregoing Affidavit was made, was then, and is now an acting Justice of the peace in the said County, duly commissioned and authorized to administer oaths, and that his signature above, is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 23 rd day of May 1833.
Will. Miller, Clk

Ann Moore Wid of Annes S. Virginia Ad July 4. 1836 Married 1775 died March 7 1836 Allow $30 per ann from March 7. 1836.
W m T. Barret Esq Richmond pa

Harrisonburg Aug. 17 th 76
Respectfully re d . To Hon. Comr Pugh, who will please examine and return with return of within 5 days
John T. Harris

Amos L. Mone W o June 7 1832 When paid
H H S
Nov 27 41
Mr Harry, p d 4 March 1836 JA

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. _____
5145 am
Ann Moore
Wid.
Amos L. Moore
Port Arvi, Me.
Act: July 11/36
Index:—Vol. Me , Page 60
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Amos L. Moore
9. months

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Amos L Moore which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? Yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? Yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? No # V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? No VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? Yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? Yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? Yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? Yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? Yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service?
no
#
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
yes
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? two living witnesses
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? yes
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? yes
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct?
yes
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? yes
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? yes
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? yes
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 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.
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.