Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 26281, for Joseph Morgan, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Morgan, Joseph Hannah
W 26281
{ D. & H. 6135-100 - Sgt. Issued Apr. 13, 1798 no papers.
CONTENTS

Attest M. Gray Oct 28. 1847
New York 4164
Hannah Morgan widow of Joseph Morgan who was a Sergeant in the Connecticut line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of - 120 - Dollars - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 rd day of January 1844 and sent to L. Adams Rochester N York
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1 Page 258

Act 1828 Settled at Treasury Cons d with Ad O.W. Weld File # 26.281
copied
Recorded

No. 1 Original papers 690
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIMS.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
Sept. 13. 1828
Joseph Morgan, of Chili, in the County of Monroe, in the State of New York, has applied to the Secretary of the Treasury for the benefits of the act, entitled "An Act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the Revolution," approved the 15th of May, 1828. He states that he enlisted in the Continental line of the army of the Revolution, for and during the war, and continued until its termination, at which period he was a Sergeant in captain Collett 's company, in the Fifth regiment of the Connecticut line; and that he received a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars, provided by the resolve of the 15th of May, 1778; and further, that he was not on the 15th day of May, 1828, on the pension list of the United States, and that he has received as a pensioner since the 3d of March, 1826, nothing >
The Third Auditor is requested to report how far the several statements are corroborated by the records in his office.
By order of the Secretary, A. D. Dikins.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
THIRD AUDITOR'S OFFICE,
Sep. 27. 1828
It appears by the records in this office, that a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars has been issued to Joseph Morgan in the Connecticut Line . It further appears that Joseph Morgan is now on the pension list of the any - - - - - agency, and has been so since the 3. March 1826 at the rate of  dollars per month.
John Hagner Aud

For the Purpose of obtaining the benefit of "an act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the Army of the Revolution" approved on the 15 th of May 1828. I Joseph Morgan of the town of Chili in the County of Monroe in the State of New York do hereby declare that I enlisted in the Continental line of the Army of the Revolution for and during the war, and continued in its service until its termination at which period I was a Sergeant in Captain Samuel Clifts Company in the first Connecticut Regiment commanded by Colonel Ichabod Butler of the Connecticut line. And I also declare that I afterwards received a Certificate for the reward of Eighty Dollars to which I was entitled under a resolution of Congress passed the 15 th of May 1778. And I further declare that I was not on the fifteenth day of May 1828 on the Pension list of the United States. Joseph Morgan
Joseph Mangum
State of New York
State of New York } County of Monroe } ss. Before me Augustus Bristol Justice of the peace in & for the County of Monroe and State of New York personally appeared this 30th day of June 1828 Pamela Carpenter of Wheatland in said County and Joseph Thompson of Chili in said County and did solemnly make oath that Joseph Morgan by whom the foregoing declaration was subscribed is generally reputed and believed to have been a non commissioned officer in the army of the Revolution in Monroe as therein stated. Joseph Thompson
Revolution in Massachusetts Fitsup my hand the 30th day of } Joseph Thompson June 1828. } Powell Carpenter Augustus Brewster Justice of the Peace
I Jeremiah Cutter acting Clerk of the court of the county of Monroe in the state of New York do hereby certify that Augustus Bristol upon whom the foregoing affidavits were sworn was at the time a Justice of the peace in for

Warrant. a Sergeant in the Con. Reg
June 1 st 1780.
Joseph Morgan.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I CERTIFY that, in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 18th of March, 1818,
Joseph Morgan late a Sergeant in the Army of the Revolution, is inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the New York Agency, at the rate of Eight dollars per month, to com- mence on the Fourteenth day of April one thousand eight hundred and Eighteen
GIVEN at the War Office of the United States, this Seventeenth day of July one thousand eight hundred and Nineteen
J. C. Calhoun
Secretary of War.
C. Smith Sec.

War Department.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I CERTIFY that, in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 18th of March, 1818,
Joseph Morgan late a Sergeant in the Army of the Revolution, is inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the New York Agency, at the rate of Eight dollars per month, to com- mence on the Fourteenth day of April one thousand eight hundred and Eighteen
GIVEN at the War Office of the United States, this Seventeenth day of July one thousand eight hundred and Nineteen
J. C. Calhoun Secretary of War.
Exhibit A

Rochester N. York Sept. 5 th 1828.
Sir. Enclosed are papers relative to the Claim of Joseph Morgan for Revolutionary services. On referring to the files at Washington the discharge of Mr. Morgan under the hand of General Washington will be found it was sent there at the time he was put on the Pension Roll in 1818. Thus he wishes after it shall be recorded should be sent back to him.
No 1. of the enclosed papers is his non commission warrant which he also wants returned.
No 2. his pension Certificate under the act of 1818.
No 3. The declaration of Mr. Morgan authenticated according to the directions of the act of Congress of 15 th May 1828.
On receiving the enclosed please forward down the pension Certificate if the papers shall be found satisfactory. if they are not satisfactory please state wherein.
Please advise me also when Mr. Morgan or his attorney shall draw for the two years back pay due according to said act.
Very Respectfully Yours &c
E. Smith Sec.

6708
In the matter of the application of Hannah Morgan for a Pension
Machinist 15. June 1789 Died June 20 Husband died 20 Feb 1829
L. Adams agent
690
Penfild New York
Col Durkee } Court Line Capt Lee }
adm d n ymserg 120 $
No deduction
L. Adams esq Penfield N.Y.

State of New York Monroe County & ss
Joseph Morgan of the town of Chili in said county being duly sworn says that the annexed family Record was taken from an original Record entered in a Bible belonging to Joseph Morgan the father of this deponent and the late husband of Hannah Morgan named in the foregoing declaration. That the annexed copy of said original Record was copied in the presence of this deponent by Joshua Hovey at the request of the said Joseph Morgan and further this deponent saith that the copy of said original Record has been in the possession of this deponent ever since the same was made. And that said original Record was after said copy had been made destroyed or lost sworn and subscribed Joseph Morgan this 7 th day of January. A.D. 1840. before me.
Alfred Young, a Judge of Monroe County Court
FAMILY RECORD.
MARRIAGES.
Joseph Morgan and Hannah Hovey were Married Jan y 15 th 1809.

Joseph Morgan Jr. was born Friday Oct. 28 th 1791. State of New York.
Deborah Morgan, was born Saturday Nov. 7 th 1789. State of New York.
Henry Morgan Brown Thursday Oct. 8 th 1793.
I certify that Joseph Morgan named in the foregoing affidavit is well known to me and that he is a person of credibility. A. Jones, Judge etc.
State of New York Monroe County ss.
I certify that Alfred Jones Esquire was at the time of taking the foregoing affidavits a Judge of the county court of said county, and that the foregoing signatures pur- porting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have here- unto affixed my name and seal office, this fif-

Joseph Morgan Sergeant Off. Station Genesee County, N.Y. 1776 to 1783, in col. Durkee's regim t . Conn t line. —
Transmitted 14. April, 1818.
found on rolls as Sergeant.
Marked by the State does not come in the service of the State - He does not hold the rank of a captain in the service of the State
Ralph Parker, judge
Roswell Babbitt, ag t Rochester, Genesee County, N.Y.

State of New York Orange County ss on this 14 th day of April in the year 1818 before me the Subscriber one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Orange and State of New York pres- ally appears Joseph Morgan aged Sixty three years resident in said County of Orange who being by me first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath 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 and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War" That he the said Joseph Morgan enlisted in the Month of December in the year 1776, in the town of Ramapough in the State of New Jersey in the Company commanded by Captain Elisha Lee in the Regiment commanded by Colonel John Sergy of the Connecticut line that he continued to serve in the said Company or in the service of the United States until the 7 th day of June in the year 1783 when he was discharged from service at West Point in the State of New York that he was in

the battle at Monmouth the battle at Long Island the battle at Germantown and the taking of Lord Cornwallis that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of assistance of his country for support and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services except his discharge thereunto annexed Joseph Morgan
Sworn to and declared before me the day and year aforesaid —
Ralph Parker Judge
Ralph Parker One of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Genesee in the State of New York as aforesaid, do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Joseph Morgan did serve in the Revolutionary war as stated in the proceedings declaration against the Common Enemy And I now transmit the proceedings and testi- mony taken and had before me to the Secretary for the department of war pursuant to the direction of the aforementioned act of Congress
Ralph Parker Judge.

State of New York Genesee County ss: —
Jonathan Dilleno & Joseph Morgan junior, being by me duly sworn, settle before me and say that they are well acquainted with Joseph Morgan an applicant for the bene- fit of the late act of Congress making pro- vision for revolutionary officers & soldiers &c. And that they know him to be in such reduced circumstances, as absolutely to need the assistance of the country for his support -
Sworn and subscribed the 11 th of June 1818 before me John H. Jones first judge of Genesee Court
Jonathan Dilleno Joseph Morgan Jr
I John H. Jones first judge, as aforesaid, do certify that from the above affidavits, I am well satisfied of the facts set forth therein, and that the said Joseph Morgan is in such reduced circumstances as absolutely to need the assistance of the country for his support -
John H. Jones Batavia June 11 th 1818 - first judge of Genesee Court

the battle at Newmouth the battle on Long Island the battle at
State of New York Genesee County
I, J. Simeon Cummings Clerk of the County aforesaid do hereby certify that John Jones is first Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County, and that the name subscribed to the within affidavit is his signature in his own proper hand writing.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County this 11 th day of June 1819.
Simeon Cummings
By Ralph Edmestad Dep. Clerk
John Morgan

Greene County. I hereby certify that the Court of Common Pleas of Greene County is a Court of Record in the State of New York and that Ralph Parker Esquire was on the 14 th day of April in the year 1818 one of the Judges of the said Court and that the official signatures to the declaration and certificates herunto annexed are his signatures.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of the said Court this 8 th day of June 1818
S. Cunnings Clerk

State of New York Monroe County } ss
On the Twenty-day of January in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty personally appeared before Alfred Jones Esq. a judge of the court of common pleas in and for said county of Monroe Hannah Morgan a resident of the town of Chili in the county and state afore- said aged eighty four years, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of congress passed July 7 th 1838 entitled "an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows". That she is the widow of Joseph Morgan who was a sergeant in the army of the Rev- olution, and was pensioned under the act of the 18 th of March 1818 as this deponent believes, which pension was suspended and afterwards restored.
She further further declares that she was married to the said Joseph Morgan on the fifteenth day of January in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty nine, that her husband thereupon said Joseph Morgan died on the Twentyth day of Febru- ary one thousand eight hundred and twenty nine that she was not married to him prior prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the first of January seventeen hundred and ninety four. VIZ. at the time above stated Sworn to and subscribed { Hannah Morgan on the day and year above written } Alfred Jones, a judge of Monroe County Court

State of New York Monroe County ss.
I certify that Hannah Morgan named in the foregoing declaration an account of bodily infirmity from old age is unable to attend at the place of holding courts in said county to wit at the court house in the city of Rochester she is also lame and has to go on crutches -
Alfred Scrymgeour
a Judge of Monroe County Courts }

State of New York Monroe County ss
Joseph Morgan of the town of Chili in said county being duly sworn says that he was present at the time of the death of Joseph Morgan the late husband of Hannah Morgan named in the annexed declaration. That he saw him die on the twentieth day of February in the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty-nine. That this depo- nent was also present at the funeral of the said Joseph Morgan and saw him buried on the twentysecond day of February one thousand eight hundred and twenty- nine. And further saith not. Sworn to and subscribed
The 7 th day of January } Joseph Morgan 1840 before me.
Alfred Jones, a Judge of Monroe County Courts
State of New York
Monroe County ss Francis Craig of the town of Chili in said county being duly sworn says that he knew Joseph Mor- gan the late husband of Hannah Morgan and was present at his death. That he died on the twentieth day of February 1829. That he this deponent was also present at the funeral of said Joseph Morgan and saw him buried on the 22 nd day of February 1829. And further saith not. Subscribed and sworn to
This 7 th day of January 1840. } before me. A. Jones a Judge of Monroe Co. Courts
Francis Craig

I certify that I know Joseph Morgan and Francis Craig named in the foregoing affidavits, and that they are men of credibility. H. Jones, Judge &c.

State of New York County of Monroe ss
Joseph Morgan of the town of Chili in said county being duly sworn doth depose & say that he is the son of Joseph Morgan who was a soldier in the war of the revolution and who drew a pension for his services in said war at the rate of one hundred and twenty dollars per annum - that his father the said Joseph Morgan died at the town of Chili on the twentieth (20 th ) day of February in the year eighteen hundred and twenty nine - that in the month of September previous he drew his semi annual allowance of pension and at the time of his death there was due to him on his said pension the amount from the 4 th of September 1828 to the said twentieth day of February 1829. which said amount has never been drawn by the widow or children of the said Joseph Morgan
This deponent further states that the his mother survived the said Joseph Morgan and that she died in the month of March 1844. having drawn a pension - in her own right - But she never drew the amount that was due to this deponents said father -
This deponent further states that his said father & mother left two children surviving them

whose names are Joseph Morgan (the deponent) and Betsey Earley - who resides in the said town of Chili - And further states says not. Sworn & subscribed in open Court this } Joseph Morgan 26 th day of August } 1847- John C. Nash, } Clerk.
State of New York County of Monroe ss I John C. Nash Clerk of said County do hereby certify that at a Court of Common Pleas  the said being a Court of Record held in said County on the 26 th day of August 1847. It was proved by the ad- duction of testimony satisfactory to said Court that Joseph Morgan died on the twentieth (20 th ) day of February eighteen hundred and twenty nine (1829) - that his widow died in the month of March 1844. and that the said Joseph Morgan & wife left two children surviving them whose names are Joseph Morgan and Betsey Earley - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my seal hand and the seal of said County the 26 th day of August 1847 -
John C. Nash Clerk.

Rev. and 1812 War Section.
aw 7
October 17, 1925
Nettie S. Smith Smith Center Kans
Madam:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 26281, it appears that Joseph Morgan enlisted in New Jersey, December 11, 1776 and served in Captains Elisha Lee's and Lemuel Clift's Companies, Colonels John Durkee's and Zebulon Butler's Connecticut Regiments, he was appointed Sergeant June 1, 1780, was in the battles of Long Island, Germantown, Monmouth, and at the surrender of Cornwallis and was discharged June 7, 1783.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 14, 1818, while a resident of Genesee County, New York, aged sixty-three years.
In 1828, he was living in Chili, Monroe County, New York, and he died there February 20, 1829.
Soldier married January 15, 1789 at Bainbridge,

Chenango County, New York, Hannah Stoyell. She was allowed pension on her application executed January 7, 1840, while a resident of Chili, New York, aged eighty-four years. She died in March 1844.
Children-
Betsey born November 7, 1789. Joseph Jr. " October 28, 1791. Henry " October 8, 1793.
In 1847, Joseph, and Betsey Earley were living in Chili, New York, and were the only surviving children.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

Ref
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 26281
Deannah Morgan Wid of Josyph Morgan sergt Pa. wa.
Act Mar 3 rd 1843.
Index: Vol M , Page 66
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1925 Oct 17 - H. ... 1926 Sept 30 - ... Wright Jordan and

By His Excellency GEORGE WASHINGTON, Esq; General and Commander in Chief of the Forces of the United States of America.
Land Warrant issued April 13. 1798 to Lieut. Joseph Morgan T HESE are to CERTIFY that the Bearer hereof Lieut. Joseph Morgan in the Connecticut Regiment, having faithful-
ly served the United States, from the 10 - December and being enlisted for the War only, is hereby Discharged from the American Army.
GIVEN at HEAD-QUARTERS the 4th June 1783
Geo Washington
By His Excellency's Command,
Shubull Swift
REGISTERED in the Books of the Regiment,
Libb. Loomis - Adjutant.
THE above Lieut. Joseph Morgan has been honored with the BADGE of MERIT for Six Years faithful Service.
Lib: Butler Col

HEAD-QUARTERS, June 1783.
THE within CERTIFICATE shall not avail the Bearer as a Discharge, until the Ratification of the definitive Treaty of Peace; previous to which Time, and until Proclamation thereof shall be made, He is to be considered as being on Furlough.
GEORGE WASHINGTON.
RIGHTS OF THE PEOPLE
Full P.P.M. May
Joseph Morgan W. 1628
AV OR TR

Auburn, Ala.
August 12, 1926.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
I will thank you for available information concerning Joseph Morgan his family and his Revolutionary War record. He is reported to be a native of Wales, and a member of Captain Lee's 4 th Conn. Reg. He died in 1829(?) at the age of 75 in Chili, Monroe Co. N.Y. Where did he marry?
Yours truly
Wright A Gardner

Smith Center, Ks.
Sept. 4, 1925
Commissioner of Pensions, Dear Sir:
I should be very glad to get any information about my ancestor
Joseph Morgan
Oct. 13, 1754 - Feb. 2, 1829
He lived in Monroe Co. N.Y. at one time, was buried near Scottsville, N.Y. Served in the Revolution, from Conn.
(over)

I have been told that he was a Captain or some Officer with Washington. Can you tell me about his position
Thanking you I am Cordially yours Nettie J. Smith

adm'd
Aug 7. 1840

N. York Hannah Morgan let to L. Adams 20 April 1840
Set July 1838

5774 New-York
Hannah Morgan
Widow of Joseph Morgan who was a pensioner under the Act of 15 th May 1828 and who died on the 20 th February 1829 at Monroe Co., in the State of New-York who was a Sergeant in the company commanded by Captain Lee of the regiment commanded by Col. Durkee in the Connecticut line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany, N. Y. at the rate of 120 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 14 th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 th day of Septem- ber, 1840, and sent to L. Adams, Canfield, N. York.
Arrears to the 14 th of Sept., 1840 $ 540.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4. Mar. 1841 $ 60.00 $ 600.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by W. W. Edwards Clerk. Book A Vol. 2 Page 90
Dietr (Imack) sent to L. Adams —

Oct 19 47
usp? Aides of Hannah Haysen wid of Ralph Haysen
Edward G. Egg ad. Sept 28
born in spring 1947 Washington D.C.

Canandaigua, N.Y. Oct. 14. 1847-
Sir:
In the case of the application of Joseph Morgan it is stated in your letter to me that his widow Mary Morgan was pensioned under the act of 7 th July 1838 - and that in her declaration she stated that her husband Joseph Morgan died January 30 th 1830 - It appears from your letter that it was the case of another Joseph Morgan that was examined & reported to me and not that of Joseph Morgan of Monroe Co. N.Y. who was a sergeant in the first Ct. Regt. Col. Schuyler Butler - The widow of the Joseph Morgan whose case I sent to you was named Hannah and not Mary - and the son, Joseph Morgan whose declaration I sent to your office informs me that his mother's declaration for a pension was made under

his own supervision, and her statement as to the time of her husband's death , is the same as his - and so it will be found if the proper care is ex-
-amined - He says that his father was restored again to the pension list under the act of 15 th May 1828 - to his knowl-
-edge - If the proper care is examined it will be found that there is due to the heirs of Joseph Morgan the amount at the rate of $120. per annum from 4 th Sept r 1828 - to the day of his death - 20 th Feb y 1829.
I am respectfully - Your obed t Servt
Lm. Drury -
J. L. Edwards Esq Com r of Pensions. } Washington. } D.C.

Oct 13 '47
J. L. Edwards Esq. Constitutional Law Washington D.C.

Cannonsburg, Ky. Oct 8, 1847
Sir:
I must beg permission to call your attention once more to the claim of the children of Joseph Morgan deceased for the amount due from H th Sept 1828. to the day of his death.
His son Joseph Morgan, whose declaration was sent by me to the Pension office. Assured me that his father was pensioned under the act of March 18, 1818 - stricken from the roll under act of May 1 st 1822 - and restored again under act of 15 th May 1828 - Under the act of March 18, 1818. he drew $96 per annum - under that of 15 th May 1828. he drew $120. per annum.
In your letter of 23 rd inst. it is stated that it does not appear that Joseph Morgan was restored again - The evidence of the fact is undoubtedly to be found in the Department, and may have been overlooked.
If there is a discrepancy between the statements of his son

In his widow as to the precise time of his death, it can be easily remedied. Though it is altogether probable that the son is correct, as his attention was called particularly to the fact and he made an examination to satisfy himself before his declaration was made.
If Joseph Morgan was not restored under the act of 15 th May 1828, the claim will be presented under that act. - for as he was a soldier enlisted during the war & serving to the end, and as he had been struck from the roll under act of May 1 st 1828, he was therefore entitled to the benefit of the act of 15 th May 1828.
Can your attention be given to this matter again and the result communicated to me? -
I am respectfully Your O bt . Serv t .
J. S. Edwards Esq. - Court of Pensions. Washington, D.C.
L. M. Drury.

Canandaigua. Aug. 30. 1847.
Sir,
Herewith is transmitted the declaration of Joseph Morgan for the amount due on his father, Joseph Morgans pension. from 4 th Sept r 1828. to the time of his death.
If on examination it shall be found that this amount is due You will please transmit the Certificate to me.
I am Respectfully - Your obed Servt. L. M. Dury.
J. S. Edwards Esq Comm r of Pensions Washington D.C.

Additional proofs in the case of Hannah Morgan's application for pension
L. Adams agent Penfield N.Y.

March 27. 1790
John Miller of Chemung and John Miller of Chenango were appointed and Commissioned Justices of the peace for the County of Montgomery by the Govern- or and Council of appointment.
Arch. Campbell Dep Secretary
Albany May 7. 1840
Marriage by the laws of New York is a civil contract to which the consent of the parties is only necessary. and see 2 d Revised Laws N.Y. pag 138.

State of New York Monroe County ss
Joseph Morgan of the town of Chili in said county being duly sworn according to law, depose to and saith that the copy of the family Record attached to the papers annexed to the application of Hannah Morgan for a pension, was copied by Joshua Hovey as stated in the affidavit of this deponent annexed to said application in the presence of this deponent sometime in the month of July in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty and further this deponent saith the original Record from which said copy was made has been lost or destroyed and that the said copy remained in the possession of this deponent from the time it was made until the same was attached to said papers and forwarded to the city of Washington.
Subscribed and sworn to this 2nd day of May 1840 Joseph Morgan
before me - Nelson Hall Commissioner of Deeds of Monroe County
I, Ephraim Lof Clerk of the Court of Sessions County certify that Nelson Hall is a Commissioner of Deeds as above, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal this second day of May one thousand eight hundred and forty. Ephraim Lof Clerk of the Court of Monroe County

3643 In the Matter
of
Hannah Morgan Application for a pension under act of 3 rd March 1843.
$120
4164
258
L. Adams of Rochester N.Y.
Agent

State of New York Monroe County } ss
On the 30th day of August 1843 personally appeared before the undersigned a justice of the peace in and for the said county of Monroe Hannah Morgan a resident of the town of Chili in the said county of Monroe and state of New York aged eighty eight years, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 3 d March 1843 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War - That she is the widow of Joseph Morgan who was a sergeant in the first regiment of the Connecticut line commanded by Colonel Ichabod Butler, and was a pensioner at the rate of ten Dollars per month - And that the applicant received the annual pension of one hundred and twenty Dollars under the act of July 7 th 1838 Sworn and subscribed on the day and year above } Hannah Morgan written before me Caleb Allen
Justice of the peace State of New York } Monroe County ss. }
I certify that Caleb Allen Esq r is a justice of the peace in & for said county, and that I am well acquainted with his handwriting and verify believe that the above signature, purporting to be his is genuine - Witness my hand & seal of office this thirtieth day of August 1843 -
James W. Smith clerk

State of New York County of Monroe
Is I hereby testify that the declarant Hannah within named is personally known to me to be the same person named in the within declaration and who subscribed her name thereto The name "Morgan" entitled before signed by her -
Calib Allen Justice of the Peace.
State of New York
County of Monroe
Is I certify that Calib Allen is a justice of the Peace in and for said county, that I am well acquainted with his hand writing and believe the signature to the above certificate purporting to be his to be genuine -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and official seal This 26 th day of December 1843
James W. Smith Clerk of Monroe County

Revolutionary Claims.
Under the act, entitled "An act for the relief of certain surviving Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Revolution," approved 15th May, 1828.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
6. October 1828.
SIR :
Your claim, under the abovementioned act, having been examined, you are found to be entitled to the pay of a Sergeant of Infantry in the Continental Line. The amount which may be due, accordingly, will be remitted to you by the Treasurer of the United States.
Your Sergeant's Warrant is now returned
I am, sir, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
Richard Rush
Mr Joseph Morgan. of Chdi.
Care of E Smith Lee Esq. Rochester N.Y.

State of New York Cayuga County
3 rs .
John Stoyell of the town of Moravia in said County being duly sworn deposeth and saith, that he was present at the marriage of Hannah Stoyell to Joseph Morgan and saw them married - That said marriage was solemnized in the town of Bainbridge County of Chenango and State aforesaid by one Miller Esq. then a Justice of the peace in and for said County of Chenango on the fifteenth day of January in the year One thousand seven hundred and eighty nine at the house of Stephen Stoyell, that said Hannah is the sister of this deponent and that she now resides in the town of Chili in the County of Monroe and State aforesaid as this deponent is informed and believing subscribes and sworn before me this 19 th day of December 1829.
John Stoyell
Samuel E Day Justice of the peace
I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with the above named John Stoyell and that he is a man whose statement is entitled to full credit
S. E. Day Justice
New-York State, } ss. Cayuga County, }
I, WILLIAM RICHARDSON, Clerk of said County, certify that S r E d Day Esq. was, on the 19 day of December 1839 a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly qualified: And that I know his hand writing, and believe the signature on the annexed instrument, purporting to be his, is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed the seal of said County, and set my hand this 30 th day of December 1839
W. Richardson Clerk
I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County this 27

State of New York } Chenango County } ss:-
Merritt W. Gerling being duly sworn doth depose & say that he is Town Clerk in & for the town of Bainbridge in said County, & that he has Carefully & dili- gently searched the Records of said Town & that he can find no record therein of the Marriage of Hannah Storrell to Joseph Morgan. & this deponent truly believes that there is no such Record remaining in said Office.
Sworn & subscribed this 17 th day of December 1839 before me
M. W. Gerling
Levi Bigelow First Judge of Chenango County
State of New York } Chenango County } ss
I Alfred Purdy Clerk of said County do hereby certify that Levi Bigelow Whose Name is subscribed to the Certificate of deposition of the Above Affidavit and thereon written was at the time of taking such deposition First Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County duly authorized to take the same and that
I am well acquainted with his handwriting and truly his signature to the above Affidavit to be genuine. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County this 27

day of December 1839
Alfred Purdie Clerk