Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 567, for Jonathan Morse, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Morse, Jonathan of Danny
No. 567 DLWt 30,931-160-55
Mass.
N. Of.
CONTENTS
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6240
New Hampshire
Jonathan Morse
of Grafton in the State of N.H. who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Bolif of the Regt commanded by Col Longdon in the N.H. line for 18 Mo 17 days continental Mass.
Inscribed on the Roll of New Hampshire at the rate of ~ 61 -- Dollars ~ 87 ~ Cents per annum to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 day of Febry 1833 and sent to Hon Isaac Hill S U S
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832 $ 92.80 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 March 30.94 $123.74
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Daniel Boyd Clerk, Book D Vol. 1 Page 171

Increase No. 2118 New Hampshire (Concord) Fanny Morse widow of Jonathan Morse who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private New Hampshire Line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 dollars 00 cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853. Did paym ts
27 July 1868  Made since Certificate of Pension issued 8 th day of March 1869 and sent to L. D. Stevens Concord N.H.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 161 Vol. 26,
July 22/68 J. M. Smith June
Widow of Jonathan Morse

Many thanks for the kind words and leaf
Ms. B. 1. 6 v. 3, p. 103 Laurens
Revolutionary War
Feb 5-3-2118
W. 16000 per 1856 B. 1. 6 v. 3, p. 103
Vol 16-2-99

State of New Hampshire.
Secretary's Office, Concord.
July 18 th 1853.
I hereby certify, That at the date of the annexed attestation Jacob A. Potter was a Justice of the Court of Common Pleas for the county of Merrimack — in the said State, duly commissioned and qualified; and that to his acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the State, the date above written.
John L. Badley Secretary of State.

State of New Hampshire.
Secretary's Office, Concord.
July 21 st 1853.
I hereby certify, That at the dates of the annexed attestations G. D. Stevens was a Justice of the Peace for the county of Merrimack and Hiram Simons was a Justice of the Peace for the county of Hillsborough in the said State, duly commissioned and qualified; and that to his acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the State, the date above written.
John G. Wadley Secretary of State.

Declaration of Sammy Moore-

State of New Hampshire } ss. On this eighth day of June County of Merrimack } Eighteen hundred and fifty three personally appeared before me Jacob Potter a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of said County of the State of New- Hampshire Fanny Moore of Weare in the County of Merrimack and State of New Hampshire aged eighty four years, who first being 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 third day of February AD 1853 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of Johnathan Moore who died in Wearehill in said State who was a private in the army - whose service and rank will be seen in the original papers - She further declares that she was married to said Johnathan Moore on the 11 th day of June AD 1826. That her husband died on the third day of March eighteen hundred and forty That she was not married to him prior to the second of January eighteen hundred - but at the time above stated - She further declares that she is now a widow.
Witnesses E. H. Smith } Jacob Moser } Sworn to and subscribed on the day & year above written.
Fanny Moore
Before Jacob A. Potter Justice of the Court of Common Pleas Merrimack County N.H.

I hereby certify that in consequence of age and the said defendant is unable to attend court in person.
Jacob A. Potter Judge C. C. Pleas Mensumake Court State of N. H.

State of New Hampshire County of Hillsborough. Town Clerk's Office Weare N.H. July 1 1853.
"The following persons were joined in marriage by the subscriber at the dates affixed to their names viz: Jonathan Morse & of Hebron and Fanny Worthley of Weare June eleventh Eighteen hundred and twenty six
Ezra Wilinorth Minister of the Gospel." "Recorded March fifth Eighteen hundred and twenty seven."
I certify that the above is a true copy of the Record with the exception of the dates which are ex- pressed on the record in fair legible characters and figures as follows.
"June 11. 1826"
"Recorded March 5 th 1827"
Daniel Johnson Town Clerk of Weare
I Daniel Johnson depose and say that I held the office of town clerk in the town, County and State of said and the above is a true extract from the

Records of said town with the exception above named is certified by me Daniel Johnson Town Clerk of Ward
Subscribed and sworn to on this first day of July in the year 1853 before me.
Hiram Simons Justice of the Peace

Johnathan Moore of Nelson and Jacob Moore of Warehill both in the county of Grafton and state of New Hampshire depose and say that they are acquainted with Fanny Moore now of New - but formerly of Warehill - that she is the widow of Johnathan Moore a Revolutionary pensioner who died March 3 rd 1840 - Said Johnathan Moore was my father - that said Fanny Moore was married to said Johnathan Moore June 11 th 1826 - as report says and of known to that they lived together to my knowledge from that time until his death - as man and wife, until his death - Her name before she was married to said Johnathan Moore was Fanny Worthly -
Jonathan Moore Jacob Moore
Grafton ss June 6 th 1853 Personally appeared Johnathan Moore and Jacob Moore and subscribed and made oaths to the above affidavits Before me Samuel Herbert Justice of the peace

State of New Hampshire County of Grafton ss -
I Nathan B Felton, Register of the Court of Probate for said County of Grafton, do hereby certify that Samuel Herbert is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified - and that his signature above written is genuine - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court this eighth day of June Anno Domini 1853 -
Nathan B Felton Register
see p. 22

I Jonathan Morse of Hebron in the County of Grafton and State of New Hampshire testify and say that I am the son of Jonathan Morse late of Haverhill in said County deceased; that my father was a Pensioner of the United States under the Act of 1832 at the rate of Sixty One Dollars and eighty seven cents per annum: that he died in said town of Haverhill on the third day of March in the year 1840 and left a widow whose name is Fanny Morse and who still survives and is the widow of the identical Jonathan Morse who drew a pension as aforesaid. My said father's name was on the roll of the Concord N.H. Pension Agency.
Jonathan Morse
Subscribed and sworn to on this 29 th day of June in the year 1853 before me. And I certify that said Jonathan Morse, the deponent is a respectable resident of Hebron and is a credible witness.
C. D. Stevens Justice of the Peace

I Jacob Morse of Haverhill in the County of Grafton and State of New Hampshire testify and say that I am the son of Jonathan Morse late of said Haverhill deceased that he died in said Haverhill on the third day of March in the year 1840 leaving a widow who still survives and whose name is Fanny Morse: that the said Fanny Morse who is making application for pension under the Act of 3 d February 1853 is the widow of the identical Jonathan Morse, who drew a Pension from the United States under the Act of 1832 at the rate of Sixty One Dollars and Eighty seven cents per annum: that I am not interest in said claim.
Jacob Morse
Sworn to and subscribed on this twenty ninth day of June 1853 before me. And I certify that the said Jacob Morse is known to me and is a respectable resident of said Haverhill and his statements are entitled to full credit
A D Stevens Justice of the Peace

10.422.
Jonathan Morse of Grafton Mass
18 Mths & 17 days
A. M.
$61.87
Calif London
Hon. J. Hill Senate

10.422.  BRIEF in the case of Jonathan Morse County of Grafton in the State of New Hampshire (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? 75  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.     Enlisted In 1776 March 9 Private Gen. Capt. John Calf or Calif,   " Exp. exp. Mch. 1779 - not stated 3 do. Col. John Longdon   " ditto do. 1780 - 6 17 do. Capt. Simkins Col. Parish   Capt. Dyer, Col. Weston, Cont. line.  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? none  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Chester, N. H.  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditionary & Witnesses & Documentary.  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? They are not attached to the Seal as required, & the official character of some of the Magistrates is not certified. I certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned. 
J. Waugh Examining Clerk. Feb. 11. 1833.

176735

State of New Hampshire County of Hillsborough ss. On this sixteenth day of June in the year Eighteen hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace within and for the State and County afore- said Fanny Moore aged eighty six years, a resident of Weare in said County who being duly sworn according to law declares that she is the widow of Jonathan Moore who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution and at the time of his decease was in receipt of a Pension from the United States at the rate of Sixty One Dollars and eighty Seven cents per annum under the Act of June 7 th 1832: that she was married to the said Jonathan Moore in said Town of Weare on the third or fourth day of June in the year 1826: that her husband aforesaid died in said Weare on the third day of March A.D. 1840 and that she still remains his widow. She further declares that she is now in receipt of a pension from the U.S. at the rate of Sixty one dollars and eighty

Seven cents per annum under the Act of February 3d 1853: that her name is on the Roll of the Concord N.H. Pension Agency: that for proof the facts stated in this declaration she refers to the evidence filed in the Pension Office in support of her claim for pension under the Act above mentioned.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the Act approved March 3d 1855.
Attest E. H. Smith Fanny her X Morse. John S. Day mark
We E. H. Smith and John S. Day residents of Weare in the State of New Hampshire upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by the aforesaid Fanny Morse in our presence; and that from the appearance and statements of the appli- cant we believe her to be the identical per- son she represents herself to be. E. H. Smith John S. Day

The foregoing declaration and affidavit were subscribed and sworn to before me on the day and year first before written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons: that the applicant is the person she represents herself to be and that I have no intent in this claim.
R. B. Harswell Justice of the Peace

State of New Hampshire.
Secretary's Office, Concord,
June 21, 1855.
I hereby certify, That as the date of the annexed attestation R. B. Garswell was a Justice of the Peace for the county of Hillsborough in the said State, duly commissioned and qualified; and that to his acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in- and out of Court.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the State, the date above written
John L. Hadley
Secretary of State.

pm above 2 election
10.422.
Morse, Jonathan Mass. NH W 567

DECLARATION
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
State of New-Hampshire, } ss. County of Grafton
On this twenty first day of March 1832, personally appeared in open Court before the Judge of the Court of Sessions for said county , now sitting, Jonathan Morse a resident of Woburn in the County of Grafton and State of N. H. aged 75 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, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated—
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 of the Agency of any State.
Sworn to and subscribed, the day & year first Jonathan North
UNITED STATES We, Enos Ferrin residing in Richmond VA and David Cherry residing in Bristol VA hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Sam l Morris , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 75 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 & year aforesaid
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 certifies, that it appears to them that Ebenezer Dyer who has signed the preceding certificate, is a resident in the town of Leicester  Leicester and that Daniel Dyer who has also signed the same is a resident in the town of Bristol and are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
and are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit. And I certify to the above qualified Edward Webber judge of Probate. I, Walter Davis Reg r — of the Court of Probate aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Jonathan Morse — for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, this twenty first day of August A.D. 1832-
Mosses Down

July 17, 1939
BA-J/MCS Jonathan Morse, W.567
Miss Marian A. Morse 4039 Baltimore Avenue Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for information relative to Jonathan Morse, a Revolutionary War soldier who was born March 3, 1757, and died March 3, 1840, at East Hebron, New Hampshire.
The data which follow were taken from papers on file in pension claim, W.567, based on the military service of Jonathan Morse.
Jonathan Morse was born in 1757 in Chester, New Hampshire. The names of his parents are not shown.
Jenkins' While a resident of Chester, Rockingham County, he enlisted in March, 1776, and served nine months as private in Captain John Calef's company in Colonel John Langdon's New Hampshire regiment. He enlisted in October, 1778, in Newbury which was then called Newtown, Essex County, Massachusetts, and served three months as private in Captain Stephen Jenkins' company in Colonel Gerrish's Massachusetts regiment. He enlisted in July, 1780, and served six months as private in Captain Dix's company in Colonel Weston's Massachusetts regiment.
Jonathan Morse was allowed pension on his application executed August 21, 1832, at which time he was living in Hebron, New Hampshire, where he stated he had lived most of the time since the Revolution.
He died March 3, 1840, in Haverhill, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
This soldier married in Weare, New Hampshire, June 11, 1826, Fanny Worthley of Weare and he was then living in Hebron.

As the widow of Jonathan Morse, Fanny Morse was allowed pension on her application executed June 8, 1853, at which time she was eighty-four years of age and was living in Weare, New Hampshire, where she was living in 1869.
In 1863, Jonathan Morse of Hebron and Jacob Morse of Haverhill stated that they were sons of the Revolutionary War soldier, Jonathan Morse.
There are no further data relative to family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

State of New Hampshire.
Secretary's Office, Concord, June 12 1858
I hereby certify That, at the date of the annexed attestation R. B. Carswell was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Hillsborough
in the said State, duly commissioned and qualified; and that to his acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the seal of the State, the date above written.
Allen Tenny, Deputy Secretary of State.
Fanny Moore

State of New Hampshire County of Hillsborough ss. On this ninth day of June A.D. 1858 before the subscriber a justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid personally appeared Fanny Morse and made oath in due form of law that she is the widow of Jonathan Morse who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution: that she is now re- ceiving a Pension from the United States at the rate of Sixty one dollars eighty seven cents Dollars per annum under the 2d Section of the Act of Feb. 3d 1853: that she asks for such arrears of her said pension as she may be found entitled to under any and all Acts and Resolutions of Congress applicable to her case: that she is now a resident of Maine in said State and still remains a widow.
Fanny Morse Her + mark
Witness
Howard Dey D. P. Dearborn
Subscribed and sworn to on the day and year above written before me: and I certify that the said affiant is the identical person she represents herself to be
R. S. Garswell Justice of the Peace

Increase Brief in the Case of Fanny Morse, Widow Jonathan Morse Private Rev. War. Col. Hearn Hillsborough County and State of New Hampshire Act 2 d Sec Feb. 3. 1853
CLAIM FOR NEW PENSION CERTIFICATE,
PROOF EXHIBITED,
A pensionary roll of New Hampshire at p 61. 87 per annum. Certificate returned
Personal identity & continued widowhood shown
Admitted Aug 27. 1869 to a pension at $96. per annum to commence July 27. 1868, deducting pay since.
Name and residence of Agent.
L. D. Stevens Concord N.H.
W. E. Trask Examining Clerk.

Brief in the case of Fanny Moose, widow of Jonathan, Merrimack County and State of N. Hampshire, act 3 d Feb y : 1853,
Claim, ("original," or "for increase" )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Deceased was a pensioner, under the 7 th June 1832.
Recorded in a book of Marriage,
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
H. Smith Esq., Weare,
Name and residence of Agent
W.H.
S. B. Boynton, Examining Clerk.

Weare N. H. July 1 1853
Sir
I herewith forward you the application of Fanny Morse widow of Jonathan Morse for Pension under the Act of Feb 3 d 1853. The said Jonathan Morse was a Pensioner under the Act of 1832 and was paid at the Concord N.H. Pension Agency.
Very Respectfully Yours Ob t Serv t E. H. Smith
Hon L. P. Waldo Commr of Pensions Washington D.C.

Rec: Sr. No: 3 d Mich: 40.
"Bryiston"

Fanny Morse
Payment to be made at Concord by
George Wind
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
New Hampshire
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 3d, 1853, Page 18 Vol. A
G. T. Getty Clerk.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the 2d section of the act of February 3, 1853,
Hanny  Worse widow of Jonathan  Worse who was a Private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Sixty one dollars and Eighty Seven cents per annum, commencing on the 3d of February, 1853, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the Department of the Interior, this twenty third day of September one thousand eight hundred and fifty three.
Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned.
Commissioner of Pensions.

for
eg. 500 No. ....
Declaration for Increase of Pension,
Under Sec. 13, Act of July 27, 1868.
Sammy Morse Act Feb 3 1853 2 nd Section
L D Stearns Attorney.
Concord N.H.

State of New-Hampshire.
MERRIMACK COUNTY.
I, ISAAC A. HILL, Register of the Court of Probate for said County, hereby certify and attest, that Albridge  County of Hillsborough Esq., before whom the annexed affidavit was sworn to and who has subscribed his name to the certificate thereof, was, at the time of so doing, a Justice of the Peace in and for the county aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn, and duly authorized to administer oaths and take the acknowledgment of deeds, &c.; that his signature thereunto is, in my belief, genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said Court, at Concord, in said County, this 22 d day of January 1869.
Isaac A. Hill
(Register of the Court of Probate, Merrimack County.)
Post-office address, Concord, N.H.
Signature of Applicant, Fanny X. Morse
Applicant hereby appoints L. D. Stevens of Concord her attorney to prosecute this claim, and to receive the certificate which may be issued therefor.
Also personally appeared Alfred Hamilton a resident of Concord and Moses G. Faxon a resident of Concord persons
whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who, being by me duly sworn, say that they were present and saw Fanny Morse make her sign mark name to the foregoing declaration; and they further swear, that they have every reason to believe, from the appearance of the
applicant, and their acquaintance with her that she is the identical person she represents
her self to be, and they further state that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim. That
She still remains the widow of the said Jonathan Morse
Witness, Alfred Hamilton
Witness, Moses G. Faxon
Subscribed and sworn to before me this Eighteenth day of January
A. D. 1869; and I do hereby certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim
Albridge Putnam Justice Peace (Signature of Judge or other officer.)

Declaration for Increase of Pension,
UNDER SECTION 13, ACT OF JULY 27, 1868.
State of New Hampshire } ss. County of Hillsborough }
On this Eighteenth day of January A. D. 1869, personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace within and for the State and County aforesaid, Fanny Morse aged 90 years, a resident of Weare in the State of New Hampshire who being duly sworn, according to law, declares that She is the identical Fanny Morse to whom was granted pension certificate, No. ----- payable at Concord N.H. at the rate of 61 3/4 dollars per annum month, issued under the act of Feb 3 d 2 5 Se , 1853; that She makes this declaration in order to secure the increase of her pension to which She is entitled under the 13th section of the act of July 27, 1868. That she still remains the widow of Jonathan Morse.
Post-office address, East Weare N.H.
Signature of Applicant, Fanny X Morse
Applicant hereby appoints L D Stevens of Concord her attorney to prosecute this claim, and to receive the certificate which may be issued therefor.
Also personally appeared Alfred Hamilton a resident of Weare and Moses G. Faxon a resident of Weare persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who, being by me duly sworn, say that they were present and saw Fanny Morse make her sign mark name to the foregoing declaration; and they further swear, that they have every reason to believe, from the appearance of the applicant, and their acquaintance with her that She is the identical person She represents her self to be, and they further state that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim. That She still remains the widow of the said Jonathan Morse
Witness, Alfred Hamilton
Witness, Moses G. Faxon
Subscribed and sworn to before me this Eighteenth day of January A. D. 1869; and I do hereby certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim
Albridge Putnam Justice Peace (Signature of Judge or other officer.)

I John Shannon of Chester in the County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire aged about seventy-five years testify and say that Jonathan Morse then of said Chester enlisted as a private soldier into Captain John Calef's company of New Hampshire State Militia at said Chester in the month of March one thousand seven hundred and seventy-six and marched to Exeter in said County and State and was there mustered by a muster master whose name I think was Gilman, into Colonel John Pennington's New Hampshire Regiment of Militia in the Revolutionary Army said Jonathan Morse then marched with said Captain John Calef's company to Portsmouth harbor in said State, and there joined said Regiment and served as a faithful soldier in said Company during said term of enlistment and was honorably discharged at a place called Great Island in said Portsmouth harbor. I was well acquainted with said Jonathan Morse in said Chester at the time he enlisted and before that time. I was well acquainted with said Jonathan Morse all the time he served as a soldier in said company and Regiment as aforesaid. as I served as a private soldier in Captain Nathan Brown's company of New Hampshire State Militia in the Revolutionary Army at the same time and was stationed on the same Island with said Captain Calef's company and belonged to the same Regiment. William Cooper of South Hampton in said County of Rockingham was first Lieutenant of said Captain John Calef's company and Major Mooney was Major of our Regiment at that time Chester July 11 th 1832. John Shannon
State of New Hampshire } Rockingham County ss. } Chester July 11. 1832
Then personally appearing the above named John Shannon made solemn oath that the above deposition by him subscribed is just and true
Before me Samuel Aiken Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that the above named John Shannon is a credible witness and entitled to belief
Samuel Aiken Jus. Peace

State of New Hampshire Secretary's Office July 11 1832 3
I hereby certify that the within named Samuel Aiken is a Justice of the Peace for our County of Rockingham, duly constituted and sworn. In witness whereof I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the State of New- Hampshire. Ralph Metcalf Secretary.
Grafton p- State of New Hampshire Court of Probate held at Bristol August 21 st 1832 - Ordered by the Court that the foregoing declaration of John Shannon & Michael Worthen, & of Evan Bartlett, Moses Pillsbury, Jonathan Moore, Benjamin Pike & Ezra Hale Town Clerk which are hereto annexed be attached to the declaration of Jonathan Moore for a pension, as evidence in the case - Attest Moses Daws Reg d

I Michael Worthen of Chester in the County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire aged about seventy four years testify and say that Jonathan Morse then of said Chester enlisted as a private soldier into Captain John Berlefs company of Artillery at said Chester in March one thousand seven hundred and seventy six and marched to Exeter in said County and State and was there mustered by a Mustermaster whose name I do not now recollect, but think his name was Gilman, into Colonel John Langdon's New Hampshire Regiment of Militia in the Revolutionary Army, said Jonathan Morse then marched with said Captain Berlefs company to Portsmouth harbor in said State, and there joined said Regiment and served as a faithful soldier in said Company during said term of service , for which he enlisted and was honorably discharged at a place called Great Island in said Portsmouth harbor. I was well acquainted with said Jonathan Morse in said Chester as we were both born in said Chester and brought up in the same neighborhood and went to the same meeting, or place of Religious Worship, and was also well acquainted with him all the time he was a soldier in said company and Regiment, as I served at the same time in said company and Regiment as a private soldier. although at the time I enlisted I was an Apprentice learning my trade in South Hampton in said County of Rockingham. said Morse is about two years older than I am, and is now present, and still well known to me - our first Lieutenants name was William Cooper of said South Hampton, our second Lieutenant was Meshach Bell of said Great Island and our Ensign was Benjamin Batchelder of Newtown in said County. Chester July 11 th 1832 Michael Worthen
State of New Hampshire Rockingham County ss
Chester July 11. 1832.
Then personally appearing the above named Michael Worthen made solemn oath that the above deposition by him subscribed is just and true
Before me Samuel Aiken Justice Peace
hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named Michael Worthen and that he is a credible witness Samuel Aiken Jus. Peace

Jonathan Morris
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I Moses Pillsbury of West Newbury in the county of Essex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, do testify and say that Jonathan Morse of Hebron in the county of Grafton and State New Hampshire did serve in the war of the revolution at Abbeystown as specified in his declaration Moses Pillsbury
Essex ss. on this fifth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two personally appeared the above named deponent before me the subscribe one of the Justices of the Peace within and for said county and made solemn oath that the above deposition by him signed is true according to his best knowledge and belief
Edward Pillsbury

I Evan Bartlett of Hebron in the county of Grafton, and State of New Hampshire, on oath do testify and declare, that I do know that Jonathan Morse was a private soldier and served in the company commanded by Captain Stephen Jenkins, in the Regiment commanded by David Gerrit in the year 1779 and that he served three months in said company at Albany - I was a private in the same company and served the same term of time -
Newburyport July 7. 1832
Evan Bartlett
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Essex ss. Town of Newburyport July 7. 1832. Then personally came Evan Bartlett above named and made oath, in due form of Law, to the truth of the above written declaration by him subscribed in my presence.
before me M c W Oats Justice of the Peace

I Jonathan Moore of Habron in the county of Grafton in the State of New Hampshire do testify and declare that I enlisted into the company commanded by Capt. Stephen Jenkin and in Col. Jacob Gerrish Regiment in the month of October in the year 1779 and marched to Albany and served until the Regiment was discharged.
I also testify and declare that I served six months in Capt. Dix's company in Col. Weston  Mallory Regiment in the year 1780.
Jonathan Moore
STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS On this fifth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two personally appeared the above named Jonathan Moore before me the subscriber one of the Justices of the Peace within and for said county and made solemn oath that the above declaration by him signed is true according to his best knowledge and belief.
Edmond Hills
I Benjamin Pike of Topsfield in the county of Essex & Commonwealth of Massachusetts do testify and say that the above named Jonathan Moore did serve in the continental army six months in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty in Capt. Weston's company ninth Mass. Regt.
witness my hand this sixth day of July A.D. 1832.
Benjamin Pike
Essex ss. July 6th A.D. 1832. Then the above named Benjamin Pike personally appeared before me the subscriber one of the Justices of the Peace for said county and made solemn oath to the truth of the above declaration by him subscribed.
H. Cleveland

CONCORD, N. H., 1857.
Published by H. P. Moore.

Concord N.H. June 12. 1858.
Sir,
Therewith forward the application of Fanny Morse a pensioner under the 2 d Section of the Act of Feb 3 d 1853, for the arrears of her pension from March 4 1848 to Feb 3 d 1853 under the joint Resolution passed on the 4 th of June inst.
Very Respectfully Your obedt Servt B. D. Stevens
Hon. Geo. T. Whiting Commr of Pension Washington D.C.

Concord N.H. June 21. 1855.
Sir,
I herewith forward the application of Fanny Moose widow of Jonathan for Bounty Fund under the Act of March 3 d 1855.
I am very respectfully Your O bt Servt L. D. Stevens.
Hon. S. P. Waldo Comm r of Pensions Washington D.C.

D. Stevens, July 14
2118.
New Hampshire Concord
Fanny Morse widow of Jonathan
who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 61 Dollars 87
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848. 3 rd February 1853
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 rd day of Sept r . 1853. and sent to
N. Smith Wear N.H.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act July 29, 1842, Page 18 Vol. A
Feb y 3. 1853.
1832

Pension Office. 19 Sept. 1853.
This Case is Respectfully referred to the Third Aud r . for report of the time of the last payment, or date of death of the pensioner.
G. Call
For the Commission.
Jonathan Morse, act g June 1832 $11.87. p. an. — Died 3 d March 1840. Paid to his death.
J. Burt Auditor.
Francis Hunt Esq r , Third Auditor, Treasury }

Hon. L. P. Waldo Committee of Pensions Washington D.C.

Fanny Moore Jonathan St. 1833
Hon. George George C. Whiting for interest Cole Council of Pension Washington D.C.

July 19 1853. N o 2628.
Appl. of Fanny Morse, widow of Jonathan Morse, Merrimack co., N. H.
p 2
Act 3 d Feby., 1853.
6240
Rev. $61. \frac{87}{100} Re An- Com. Feb. 3. 1853.
H. Smith, Weare, N. H.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Pension Office, Official Business

FREE
Hon. L. P. Waldo Committee of Pensions Washington D.C.
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WIDOW, &c.
File No.
5-67
Fanny Morse
Widow
Jonathan Morse, Paris. Rev. War.
Act:
Feb. 3. 185-3. L.
Index:—Vol. M. , Page 58
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Apr. 3/95 977 Eglinton
Mid. Stat. 6 1/2, M. Cooke Ans. Cincinnati. O. M. G.
Miss
Oct. 2-1900 - Hitz to
Faulira Broken Left Clemens mid.
Miss
March 20, 1905 - Hitz to
Nannette L. Perrin Detroit Mich.
July 30, 1909 Hist. To Nannette L. Perrin. V. L. M.
1929 July 17. Hist. Marion A. Morse

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177 Eggleston Ave Cincinnati Ohio March 2 nd 1895
Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C. Gentlemen:-
Have you on record the date of death of widow Fanny Morse of Weare or Ware New Hampshire who died about 1868 or 1870 aged over 100 years? She was widow of Jonathan Morse who was a private in the Revolution. Her name was on the pension roll in Dec 1867
If you can give any information whatever on this point I shall be greatly obliged
Respectfully
J. M. Crocker
(Handwritten flourish)

Glen
Mr. Clemens Mich,
September 13, 1908
Commissioner Pensions, Pension Bureau Washington, D. C.
My dear Sir; -
A Mrs. Ferrin of Hebron, New Hampshire, living with her son, Timothy Ferrin, drew a pension as widow of a soldier of the Revolution . The grandfather's name is not known by the children of Timothy nor is the Christian name of the grandmother known. The family records having been lost, but it is

distinctly remembered that the Grandmother received a pension. Could you from this meagre information find a pension record of the father of Timothy Ferrin?
The wife of Timothy Ferrin was a descendant, daughter, of Jonathan Morse of New Hampshire who drew a pension as soldier in the Revolution. Will you please send to me record of the service of Jonathan Morse. I would also like proof of the service of Timothy Richardson of Vermont.
As Secretary of The Alexander

Macomb Chapter of the D. A. R. I wish to aid some of the ladies in establishing their claims. I understand no fee is charged for informa- tion from the Pension Department. If I am mis- informed, please let me know.
Hoping I am not putting you to too great trouble,
Very Truly Yours, Fandika Crocker. Miss Fandika Crocker 1321 Cass Avenue, Mt. Clemens, Mich.

MICHIGAN CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANY,
R. H. L'HOMMEDIEU, General Manager.
OFFICE OF THE GENERAL MANAGER.
Detroit, Mich.,
February 20th, 1905.
In your reply, refer to
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir,--
Will you kindly send me a copy of application for pension made by the Widow of Jonathan Morse, who served in the Revolutionary War in 1776, 9 and 80. I wish to obtain information to assist me to join the Daughters of the American Revolution. Thanking you in advance, I am
Yours truly,
(Miss) Nannette L. Ferrin,
#271 Brooklyn Avenue,
Detroit, Mich.
Date of application for pension, - Aug. 21st, 1832.

Rev Detroit, Michigan.
July 19, 1909.
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Will you kindly send me a statement of the military history of Jonathan Morse during the Revolutionary War:
I have seen one of these statements, obtained by one of my relatives for use in joining the D.A.R. (which is the purpose for which I desire it), and can give you reference to your file, which may aid you a trifle:
"D. W. & M. Division, J.R.W. 567 - Wld Rev. War."
Thanking you in advance, I remain
Yours very truly,
(Miss) Nettie L. Ferrin
488 Cass Avenue,
Detroit, Michigan.

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New Am

4039 BALTIMORE AVENUE PHILADELPHIA, PENNA.
COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS WASHINGTON - D. C.
DEAR SIR:-
I SHOULD LIKE VERY MUCH TO LEARN IF POSSIBLE WHETHER YOU MAY HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON FILE REGARDING THE STATUS OF JONATHAN MORSE , WHO WAS A REVOLUTIONARY WAR PENSIONER, BORN MARCH 3, 1757 AND DIED MARCH 3, 1840 AT EAST HEBRON, N. H. I HAVE A MEMORANDUM THAT HE ENLISTED THREE TIMES DURING THE WAR, ONCE FROM NEW HAMPSHIRE AND TWICE FROM MASSACHUSETTS, AND I WOULD APPRECIATE VERY MUCH KNOWING IF HE HELD ANY RANK DURING HIS PERIOD OF SERVICE AND WHAT SERVICE HE MAY HAVE RENDERED.
WITH MANY THANKS, I AM,
RESPECTFULLY YOURS,
(Miss) Marian A. Morse
MAY 24, 1939

O. W. & N. Division.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
F. S.
Bureau of Pensions,
M.E.C.
Washington, D. C., April 3, 1895.
Sir:-
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of --- Jonathan Morse --- a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE. CAPTAIN. COLONEL. Mar. 1776 9 mos. Pvt. John Calif John Langdon N.H. Oct. 1779 3 mos. Pvt. Stephen Jenkins Gerrish Mass. July 1780 6 mos. Pvt. Dix Weston Mass.
Battles engaged in, None mentioned.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Chester, N. H.
Date of application for pension, August 23, 1832.
Residence at date of application, Hebron, N. H. where I lived time since Rev
Age at date of application, Born, Chester, N.H., in 1757.
Remarks: He married Fanny Worthley, June 11, 1826, and died March 3, 1840. in Haverhill, Merrimack Co. N.H.
Very respectfully, P. M. Crocker, Esq.
177 Eggleston Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio.
Commissioner.