Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 10,532, for Nicholas Morgan, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Morgan, Nicholas. Phebe
W 10.532
B.L.Wt. 6.267-160-55
CONTENTS

Conn. Connecticut
Geo. C. Ames Feb 12/53
Phoebe Morgan widow of Nicholas Con n who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9 th day of Dec. 1859 and sent to
St. Mark's Church Leyard Ct.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1818, Page 304 Vol. 1

47.460 } Act Mar 3/55 Rec Ahl 9/55
Phebe Morgan md of Nicholas Morgan
Penguin 17/53 Private John Russell Key Compt Court Line Mar Revolution
Int No 626 July 18 - no 6011 Buxton Accts 16 Dec Sept 11/55
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Int No John Wood Ledyard Com
Vol M 2, page 87

407 Connecticut
Nicholas Morgan of Groton in the State of Connecticut who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Brigham of the Regt commanded by Sherman in the Con! State line for six months
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of Twenty Dollars per per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 day of Augt 1832 and sent to Hon. N. Barker Groton Con
Arrears to 4th of March 1832 ... 20 Pension, allowance ending 4 Sept 1832 ... 10
$30
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Geo. Hembree Clerk Book D. Vol. 3 Page 55
See Rev. Hon. N. Barker Feb. 7 th 1834 Con: D. H. Williams. Dec. 26. 1840.

Nicholas Morgan P. P. Ahern.

State of Connecticut New London County } Probate District of Stonington
On this thirtieth day of July A. D. 1832 Personally appeared in open court before Asa Fish Esquire Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Stonington now sitting in Stonington in said District Nicholas Morgan a resident of the Town of Litchfield, in said New London County and State of Connecticut aged Seventy 7 Years and Eight months, 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 — That early in the month of June in the year 1780, he voluntarily enlisted as a private in the Connecticut State Troops for six Months, that he then resided in said Town — was in the twentieth year of his age, and was at said time an Apprentice of Joseph Bailey of said Groton now deceased — learning the art of Tanning & the Boot & Shoe maker's trade — That he served the term of his enlistment fully out — That early in said June, the day of not month recollected, he marched with a party of enlisted men in the same service, the party aforesaid consisting of about thirty from New London, in said Connecticut, under command of an advanced Serjeant, from Stonington name not recollected, but believes his name to have been Thomas Lueds, now deceased — That he with said party proceeded through New Haven & Danbury in Connecticut, to Nelson's Point, or East Point on the River Hudson, opposite West Point, in the State of New York — and there was immediately attached to Capt. Pughams Company, Kimberly

was Lieut or Ensign, in Col Isaac Sherman's Regiment M c Benjamin was adjutant of said Regiment & in Genl. Frederick Huntington's Brigade, that he with others the enlisted Recruits were drilled & instructed in the use of arms & discipline of war, by the officers of said company, about two weeks, - & then put on the regular duty of soldiers - then march d with his regiment, and all the American forces (except the Garrison or Guard) left West Point under Genl. Arnold - to Pukeshill, thence crossed Kings Ferry, then so called, and marched to Tappan & there encamped - That Genl Washington commanded the American army in person, that he with the said army marched, to differ- ent posts or places in the State of New Jersey, the order of lines not remembered or all the places of encamp- ment - among others, Pumptown & Paramus, then & then returned as aforesaid, again to Tappan & there encamped, - & while there witnessed the execution of Major Andre who was hung as a spy, then he marched with the said army in his said Company, to Tottoway & then to Kings Ferry, crossed the Hudson, & thence to the Highlands above Nelson's Point aforesaid, where were built huts for the winter Quarters of the said Troops & procured woods for their use - That there were Eight Regiments in Genl Huntington's Brigade of Connecticut State Troops, the names of the officers, he does not distinctly recollect, - That that there was one other Brigade of said State Troops, which he believes to have been the 1 st Brigade & believes was commanded by Genl Parsons - That he continued in the performance of his duty in said service at said Highlands, to the 13 th day of December 1780, at which time the term of his enlistment to wit six months, had expired - when he received an honorable, without discharge from the commanding officer of his Regiment, which discharge

he has lost, not considering the same of any value — that he then returned to said Groton, & served, his term of apprenticeship with the S d Joseph Baily, fully out, in conformity with an understanding and agreement with S d Baily, made at the time of his said enlistment — That he was born in said Groton the 10 th day of December 1781 — that the only Record of his age is the hand writing of James Morgan, his father, late of S d Groton deceased written in the Family Bible now in his possession — — that he was living at S d Groton at the time he entered the service as aforesaid, has ever lived in said Groton since the Revolutionary war & now lives in said Groton, as before stated — That he is known to the following persons now living, who was in the same service during the same year, to wit Thomas Roach of Groton a- foresaid Benjamin Daboll of S d Groton now sick — that S d Thomas Roach & Benj Daboll belonged to the same Brigade & he believes in Col d Nelson's Regiment, but he knows not the name of the Regiment in which they served — That Roswell Mallison was a tentmate of deponent & member of the same com- pany but is gone to parts unknown to him — That for answers to the interrogatories prescribed by the War Dep- artment, propounded by this Court, he has embodied the same in his foregoing declaration. That he has no doc- umentary evidence of his said services in his possession  therein mentioned 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 and year afore- said Nicholas Morgan
Sworn and subscribed before me the day & year aforesaid
John Fish Judge of the Court of Pensions for the District of Washington

I Thomas Root of Groton in New London County and State of Connecticut, in the sixty eighth year of my age being duly sworn before the Court, do on oath certify declare & say that I am well acquainted with Nicholas Morgan of Groton, who in my presence swore to & signed the foregoing Declaration for a Pension — that I know him to be the identical person, who performed the services therein stated, that I served in the same Brigade at the same time & same places, as a Private in the Connecticut State Troops — that I believe him to be, seventy years old as he has stated, — and always resident in said town of Groton, that I knew him when he the said Nicholas & myself were apprentices, & have ever known him since — I believe his statement in his said declaration is entitled to credit, — sworn to & subscribed the 30 th day of July A.D. 1832
Thomas Root
Sworn to & subscribed the day and year aforesaid — Before me N. M. Fish Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Stonington
I Benjamin Dabell of Groton in New London County and State of Connecticut, being sworn according to Law do on my oath certify that I know Nicholas Morgan, who signed the foregoing declaration for a Pension, that I frequently saw him performing the duty of a Revolutionary soldier in State Troops of Connecticut in the campaign of 1780, at the Highlands and in New Jersey — that he is the identical Nicholas Morgan, who performed said services — that he now lives in said Groton, & that I believe him to have correctly stated his age, & that I believe the other facts as to his service set forth in his said declaration are entitled to credit, that I was in the same service, the same campaign —
Dated August 1 st 1832 — Benj n Dabell
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid before me in Open Court N. M. Fish Judge of the Court of Probate aforesaid

And the said Court doth hereby declare its opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War department that the foregoing or above named Nicholas Morgan was a Revolutionary soldier & served as he states in the court, further certifies that Thomas Reach and Benjamin Saball who have signed the foregoing certificates are residents of said Grafton, and are credible persons & that their statements are entitled to credit.
Isaac P. Judson Judge
I Nathan Daboll Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Stonington do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Nicholas Morgan for a pension;
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of Office the 1 st day of August A.D. 1840.
Nathan Daboll Clerk

I Sanford Morgan of Groton in the County of Windham and State of Connecticut aged fifty six years do depose and say that I was well acquainted with Nicholas Morgan late of said Groton deceased, that he was a pensioner of the United States at the rate of Twenty Dollars per annum, that he died at said Groton about ten years ago.
I further depose and say that I am well acquainted with Phebe Morgan the widow of said Nicholas Morgan that she is a pensioner of the United States at the rate of Twenty Dollars per annum, and that she now resides in said Groton, near my residence, and has remained a widow since the death of her said husband. Further I depose and say not.
Groton March 31 st 1838.
Sanford Morgan
State of Connecticut New London. Personally appeared on this 31 st day of March 1838: Sanford Morgan Esq named in the above deposition and made oath before me that said deposition by him subscribed is true and I certify that he is a credible person.
James D. Avery
Justice of the Peace

BOUNTY LAND CLAIM,---Form of Declaration for Widow of Deceased Officer or Soldier.
State of Connecticut, } ss. County of New London. }
On this 31 st day of March A. D., 1855, personally appeared before me, James Avery a Justice of the Peace duly authorized by law to administer oaths, within and for the County aforesaid, Phebe Morgan aged 83 years, a resident of Groton in the County and State aforesaid, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of the identical Nicholas Morgan deceased who was a Private in the Revolutionary War in the Company commanded by Captain [blank] of the United States at the rate of twenty Dollars per annum in the Regiment of Connecticut Militia commanded by Lieut. Colonel [blank] in the war with Great Britain, declared by the United States on the 18th day of June, 1812. That her said husband was legally mustered into the military service with said Company at [blank] in the County aforesaid on or about the [blank] day of [blank] 1812 as signed by Alex. H. H. Trumbull Secretary of the Interior.
A. D., 181 [blank], and continued, according to the best of her recollection, in actual service, in said war, at said time, for the term of [blank] days, and was honorably discharged at [blank] in said County, on or about the [blank] day of [blank] A. D., 181 [blank], that he was again legally mustered into the military service with the said [blank] Company commanded by Captain [blank] in the said Regiment, commanded by Lieut. Colonel [blank] at [blank] in the County aforesaid, on or about the [blank] day of [blank] A. D., 181 [blank], and continued, according to the best of her recollection, in actual service in said war, at said time, for the term of [blank] days, and was honorably discharged at [blank] in said County, on or about the [blank] day of [blank] A. D., 181 [blank], that he was again legally mustered into the military service with the said [blank] Company commanded by Capt. [blank] in the said Regiment commanded by Lieut. Colonel [blank] at [blank] in the County aforesaid, on or about the [blank] day of [blank] A. D., 181 [blank], and continued, according to the best of her recollection, in actual service, in said war, at said time, for the term of [blank] days, and was honorably discharged at [blank] in said County, on or about the [blank] day of [blank] A. D., 181 [blank], that he served as aforesaid, and was honorably discharged each time, as will appear by the muster rolls of said Company, but that he did not receive a written discharge at either of said times, to her knowledge.
[Blank lines for additional service details]
She further states that she was married to the said Nicholas Morgan in Groton on the 1 st day of March A. D., 1790 by Parson Aaron Hinney (now deceased) and that her name before her said marriage was Phebe Avery that her said husband died at Groton on the [blank] day of April A. D., 1840 and that she is still a widow.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled under the "Act passed or approved March 3 rd 1855. For proof of her marriage and of her said husband's death, she wants respectfully refer to the proof on which she obtained her pension above mentioned.
In presence of Sam W. Wood Henry A. Mitchell
Phebe Morgan
Sworn to and subscribed before me, on the day and year first above written. That the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, that I know her to be a credible person and that I have no interest in this claim.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, on the day and year first above written. James Avery Justice of the Peace

We Samuel W Wood of Ledyard and Nancy Mitchel of Groton in the state of Connecticut, upon our oaths, declare that the within declaration was signed and sworn to by Phebe Morgan, within named, in our presence, that we are acquainted with her and know her to be the identical person she represents herself to be in the within declaration -
Samuel W. Wood
Nancy A. Mitchel
State of Connecticut } New London County }
The above affidavit was sworn to and subscribed before me on this 31 st day of March 1855 - and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons -
James D. Avery Justice of the Peace
117460
Bounty Land Claim
Of Phebe Morgan Widow of Nicholas Morgan
deceased.
Act of March 3 rd 1855
Please make Returns to
S. W. WOOD,
Ledyard, Conn.

Phoebe Morgan Maw of Nicholas Con
act 17 June 1844
Maria 1790
husband died 28 April 1805

Declaration.
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 17 th June, 1844, entitled "An act to continue the pensions of certain widows."
State of Connecticut
New London County } vs. Probate Court, District of Groton.
On this 13 th day of April A.D. 1846, personally appeared before the court of Probate for the District aforesaid Mrs Phebe Morgan a resident of Groton in the county aforesaid, aged seventy 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 provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 17, 1844, entitled "An act to continue the pensions of certain widows." - That she is the widow of Nicholas Morgan who was a Private in the Revolution, and who was a Pensioner of the United States on the roll of the Connecticut Agency at the rate of Twenty Dollars per annum.
She further declares that she was married to the said Nicholas Morgan on the first day of March seventeen hundred and ninety, that her husband the aforesaid Nicholas Morgan died on the 28 th day of April eighteen hundred and forty five, that she was not married to him 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 on this 13 th day of April A.D. 1846.
Phebe Morgan
In presence of Julia Morgan
Before said court and the said court doth hereby certify that the said declarant (Mrs Phebe Morgan), named in the

foregoing declaration, is a credible person and that her testimony is entitled to credit.
Attest Joseph Durfee Judge
State of Connecticut New London County } ss. Probate Office, District of Groton
I John Hudson, Clerk of the court of Probate for the District aforesaid, do hereby certify that the foregoing and annexed, contains the original proceedings of said court in the matter of the application of Mrs. Phoebe Morgan for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court this 13 th day of April A.D. 1846.
John Hudson Clerk

I Hannah Morgan of Groton in the County of New London and State of Connecticut, aged seventy years last October, do depose and say that I was well acquainted with Mr Nicho- las Morgan late of said Groton, deceased, that he was brother to my husband, (Mr Moses Morgan, now deceased,) That said Nicholas was reputed to have been a pensioner of the United States, that he died at said Groton in the month of April 1845, and that I attended his funeral.
I further depose and say that I am well ac- quainted with Mrs Phebe Morgan, the widow of said Nicholas, that I first became acquainted with them (the said Nicholas and Phebe) fifty four years ago this spring, (viz in the spring of 1792) That in the spring of said year, (1792,) I moved with my father's family from the then north part of Groton, (now Sedyand) to the south part of the then town of Groton (now Groton,) viz and into the same neighbourhood in which the said Nicho- las and Phebe were then residing, and that they (the said Nicholas and Phebe) were then (viz in the spring of 1792) living together as husband and wife; and according to the best of my recollection, they had two or three children when I was married, — and I was married on the 29th day of March seven- teen hundred and ninety four, — That the said Phebe now resides in said Groton and still remains the widow of said Nicholas, and further I depose and say not. In presence of — Prentis Ashley Hannah Morgan
Sworn to and subscribed on this 13th day of April A.D. 1846, before the court of Probate for the District of Groton, — and the said court doth hereby certify that the said Hannah Morgan named in the foregoing deposition is a credible person and that her testimony is enti- tled to credit.
Attest,
Joseph Durfee Judge.

I Denison Smith of Groton in the county of New London and State of Connecticut, aged seventy seven years last June, do depose and say that I was well acquainted with Mr Nicholas Morgan late of said Groton, deceased, that he was reputed to have been a pensioner of the United States, that he died at said Groton in the Spring of 1845, & that I attended his funeral.
I further depose and say that I am well acquainted with Mrs Phebe Morgan, the widow of said Nicholas, that her maiden name was Phebe Avery, that the said Nicholas and Phebe were reputed to have been married about two years after I was married, and I was married on the sixth day of March seventeen hundred and eighty eight, and that the said Nicholas & Phebe resided in the town of Groton aforesaid, and in the same neighbourhood in which I resided, at the time of their reputed marriage as aforesaid, and that the said Phebe now resides now resides in the town of Groton aforesaid and still remains the widow of the said Nicholas, and further I depose and say not.
Denison Smith
Sworn to and subscribed on this 13th day of April A.D. 1876, before the court of Probate for the District of Groton. And the said court doth hereby certify that Mr Denison Smith named in the foregoing deposition is a credible person & that his testimony is entitled to credit.
Attest,
Joseph Dursey Judge

William Avery of Groton in the County of New London and State of Connecticut, aged eighty three years, being duly ca- tioned and sworn, do depose and say that I was well acquainted with Mr Nicholas Morgan late of said Groton deceased, That said Morgan was a pensioner of the United States on the roll of the Connecticut Agency, and that he received a pension of about Twenty Dollars per annum, and that he died in the month of April 1845, (eighteen hundred and forty five)
I further depose and say that I am well acquainted with Mrs Phebe Morgan, the widow of said Nicholas, that her maiden name was Phebe Avery, that she is sister to me, That the said Nicholas and Phebe were married about three years after I was married, and they were married in the same house in which I resided at the time of their marriage, and they both belonged in the town of Groton aforesaid, at the time of their said marriage; and I was married on the 16 th day of April seventeen hundred and eighty seven. — That the said Phebe now resides in the town of Groton aforesaid, and still remains the widow of the said Nicholas and further I depose and say not.
William Avery
Sworn to and subscribed on this 13 th day of April A.D., 1876, before the court of Probate for the District of Groton. And the said court doth hereby certify that Mr William Avery named in the foregoing deposition is a credible person and that his testimony is entitled to credit.
Attest,
Joseph Durfee Judge

Sanford Morgan of Groton in the county of NewLondon and State of Connecticut, aged forty seven years, being duly cautioned and sworn do depose and say, that I was well acquainted with Mr Nicholas Morgan late of said Groton, deceased, that said Nicholas Morgan was a Pensioner of the United States on the roll of the Connecticut Agency, at the rate of Twenty Dollars per annum, and that he died at said Groton on the twenty eighth day of April, eighteen hundred and forty five.
I further depose and say that I am well acquainted with Mrs Phebe Morgan, the widow of said Nicholas, that she now resides at said Groton and still remains the widow of said Nicholas, and further I depose and say.
Sanford Morgan
Sworn to and subscribed on this 13th day of April A.D., 1846, before the Court of Probate for the District of Groton, and the said Court doth hereby certify that said Sanford Morgan named in the foregoing deposition is a credible person and that his testimony is entitled to credit.
Attest,
Joseph Durfee Judge

"Nicholas Morgan and Phebe Avery both of Groton were united in marriage March first A.D. seventeen hundred ninety"
I Elisha Morgan of Groton in the County of New London and State of Connecticut do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of record with the exception of the date which is expressed on the Record in fair legible figures as follows—
March 1 st A.D. 1790"
State of Connecticut
New London County } Town Clerks office Groton
April 13 th A.D. 1846
I Elisha Morgan above named do depose and say that I hold the office of Town Clerk of the town of Groton aforesaid, and that the above is a true extract from the records of said town with the exception above named as certified by me
Elisha Morgan Town Clerk
State of Connecticut
New London County } of Probate Court, District of Groton.
Personally appeared before the court of Probate for the District aforesaid, Elisha Morgan Esq and made oath that the foregoing certificate and deposi- tion by him subscribed is true. And I certify that he is a credible person and that his testimony is entitled to credit.
Attest,
Joseph Durfey Judge

No. 47460
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
Received Apr. 9, 1855
Nicholas Morgan Rev. War
Warrant No. 6267-160-55
J. W. Wood Ledger Cr.

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 10532
Phoebe Morgan
Wid.
Nicholas Morgan
Pri. Rev.
Act: Feb. 2 d 1848
Index:—Vol. M , Page 61
[Arrangement of 1870.]

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See also

Nicholas Morgans
not satisfactory
Capt Benjamin C.
Russell's Regiment
Enlisted July 8. 1780
discharged Dec. 11. 1780
Return to be made to Hon Noyes Barber M.C. S. House of Representatives

Additional Declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7. 1832.
State of Connecticut } ss. Stonington New London County }
On this 28 th day of December A.D. 1833. person- ally appeared in open Court, before Asa Fish Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Stonington in the County and State aforesaid now sitting. Nicholas Morgan, a resident of the Town of Groton in the County of New London & State of Connecticut aged Seventy two years and — months, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath, make the following additional 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 un- der the following named officers, and served as herein stated.
That in the year 1832 in the month of July he made, subscribed and sworn to a Declara- tion of Services, in the Revolutionary war, performed by him as an enlisted private in the year 1780. in the company commanded by Col. Brigham, in Col. Isaac Sherman's Regiment, Genl. Huntington's Brigade of Connecticut State Troops, for six months. That he forwarded said Declaration to the Pension Office at Wash- ington, which service being thereon proved, to the satisfaction of the Department, he received a Certificate for a Pension, N o 4407, which is herewith delivered to be forwarded and surrendered. That at the time of making said Declaration, not having read the Act of Congress of the 7 th June, 1832, he did not know believe or suppose, that services in the militia enti- tled the soldier to a Pension under said Act.
That in addition to the service of six months in 1780, set forth in his former Declaration, he served in the Revolutionary War, as a private, as herein stated.

That in the year 1781, he residing in near the House of his father, was in the 20 th year of his age, belonged as a private to the Militia Company located in S. Scituate, commanded by Capt. Elisha Prince, Lieut. William Stone, Ensign Joseph Wood- man, and in the month of Sept. of said year, on or be- fore the 20 th day of said Sept. of said year, he was drafted for two months service as a private, and did serve as such, two months, that he joined the company of drafted Militia men at New Bedford in S. New Bedford Co. on or before said 20 th September, commanded by Capt. Christopher Brown of Newton in S. County, Lieut. Hall and Ensign James Smith  Daniel Smith , that the declarant and said Com- pany, were stationed in S. New Bedford, together with some other companies, & were under the Command of Col. Oliver Smith. That the duties performed by the declarant and said Troops, were Standing Guard in S. New Bed- ford & vicinity and occasionally performing fatigue duty, procuring wood for the troops, and other military duties. That he so continued faithfully and constantly to perform the duties of a soldier in said Company, at S. New Bedford till on or about the 20 th day of December 1781, when the term for which he was drafted, to wit two months had fully expired, he was verbally discharged by Capt. Brown and not otherwise, together with said Company of drafted men, and came home to the house of his father in S. Scituate, that he has no documentary evidence of said alleged ser- vice of two months and that he knows of no person now living who served with him in said term, and of no person who can testify to said service, except his brother Daniel Morgan who resides in the town of East Haddam, County of Mid- dlessex in S. State of Connecticut, and Mrs. Mary Ward who resides in S. Scituate, whose affidavits are procured. That he was born in said Scituate, 10 th December 1761. That he has no record of his age except family records. That he was living in said Scituate when called into ser- vice, that since the Revolutionary war he has ever lived

in said Service, and that he now there resides - That he stated the manner, in which he was called into Service, in his first declaration, is to wit, that he volunteered for six months, that in the last term, he was drafted, as herein stated.
That in reply to the 3 rd interrogatory presented, he has stated in his former, and in the foregoing application with as much precision as he is able -
That he received no written discharge, from the service of two months, in 1781, herein alleged -
That he is known to Erastus Denison a Chazy man resident in S. Croton and Daniel D Edgcomb resident in S. Croton who can testify as to his character for veracity and their belief of his services as a soldier of the Revolution -
That he has received a pension of Twenty Dollars per annum commencing on the 1 st of March 1831 up to 1 st Sept 1833. That he claims an addition for 3 two months service as a private herein alleged from 4 th March 1831, and that on surrender of his S. Certificate, he claims a pension for Eight months ser- vice as a private, in the Revolutionary War.
He hereby relinquishes every claim to a pension or annu- ity except, the present.
And the declarant, further de- clares on his oath as aforesaid that he is the identical person named in the original certificate herewith surren- dered, No 407, and dated 30 th August, 1832, & that he lived at M c Joseph Bailey's house, as an appren- tice to S c Bailey who is dead - that S c Bailey's house, was residence of his, the declarant's father, at the time of his alleged service.
Deponents and subscribed the day and year aforesaid before the Court aforesaid
Nicholas Morgan
A. A. Fish Judge

We Erastus Denison a chryman residing in the town of Gorton, in the County of New London State of Connecticut and Daniel D. Edgcomb (residing) in said Gorton hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Mr Nicholas Morgan who has subscribed and sworn to the above or foregoing declaration that we believe him to be Seventy two years of age that he is respected and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a Soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion, and that he the said Morgan sustains a character for veracity. January 14. 1834 Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid Before the Court by E. Erastus Denison D. M. Fish Judge, by D. Daniel D. Edgcomb
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 Nicholas Morgan, was a Revolutionary soldier and served, as he states, And the Court further certifies that it appears to said Court, that Erastus Denison who has signed the foregoing certificate is a chryman resident in said town of Gorton and that Daniel Edgcomb who has also signed the same is a resident in the same town of Gorton and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit. And that it further appears to said Court that Daniel Morgan, whose affidavit is annexed is resident in the town of East Haddam, in the County of Middlesex State of Connecticut and is a credible person. And that Mary Gurnea who has also signed a certificate annexed is a resident of Gorton and is a credible person, & that their statements are entitled to credit.
Wm Fish Judge
I Nathan Daboll Clerk of the Court of Pensions for the District of Columbia do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Nicholas Morgan for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 16 th day of January 1834.
Nathan Daboll Clerk

I Daniel Morgan of EastMadam in the County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut being now in the seventieth year of my age & being duly sworn according to Law do on my oath certify declare and say - that I am well acquainted with Nicholas Morgan a resident of the Town of Groton in the County of NewLondon he being my Brother - That in the same year of the revolutionary War in which Fort Gnoswold in said Groton was taken by the British forces which took place as I believe in the year 1781 I resided with my Father in said Groton - that said Nicholas also lived in said Groton. That I well remember that about two weeks after the capture of s d Fort my said Brother Nicholas was drafted to serve as a private soldier two months and that he immediately left s d Town of Groton and went to NewLondon to serve as aforesaid that I well remember he was absent on said service two months the term for which he was drafted and then returned home - That I believe him to be seventy two years of age knowing him to be older than myself and that I know that he now resides in s d Groton and that he always resided in s d Groton
Dated EastMadam December 23 rd A.D. 1833 Daniel Morgan
State of Connecticut County of Middlesex ss
On this 23 rd day of December A.D. 1833 Personally appeared before the Subscriber a justice of the peace in and for the County of Middlesex aforesaid Daniel Morgan above named and made oath to the Truth of the above Deposition by him subscribed - And I further affirm that said Daniel Morgan is to me well known to be a credible person and that his statement is entitled to credit Josiah Griffin justice of the peace

of Groton New London county Connecticut Personally appeared Mary Guard aged 68 years who being duly sworn deposes & says that she has been acquainted with Nicholas Morgan of said Groton from a boy & the Deponent further says that she knows that Mr. Morgan aforesaid was drafted into the service at New London for two months & served his time out, that it was immedia- ly after the battle in the fort Griswold in said Groton & New London was also burnt at the same time that it was in the year 1781 and further the deponent saith not
her Mary + Guard mark
New London county ss Groton November 13 th 1853 Personally appeared Mary Guard the above deponent & made oath to the truth of the above deposition by her subscribed Before me
Joseph Pursey Justice of Peace
I hereby certify that Mary Guard the Deponent above named is a credible person & entitled to credit as a witness
Joseph Pursey Justice of Peace

Washington, I, Noyes Barber, a Representative in Congress from the State of Connecticut, hereby certify that Josiah Duffield Esq. before whom, the affidavit of Daniel Morgan, was taken, and herein contained is a Justice of the Peace, within and for the County of Middlesex in the State aforesaid, and that Joseph Dacey Esq. before whom the Deposition of Mary Gunda was taken, is a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of New London in the said State of Connecticut, and that the sig- natures purporting to be theirs, are in their own proper hand writing —
Washington 1 st February A D 1834
Noyes Barber M.P.

Declaration.
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 17th June 1844, entitled, "An act to continue the pensions of certain widows;" and in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 2 d February, 1848, entitled, "An act making further provision for surviving Widows and Soldiers of the Revolution."
State of Connecticut New London County
ss Probate Office, District of Groton,
On this 8 th day of November 1850, personally appeared, before the Court of Probate for the District aforesaid, Phebe Morgan, a resident of Groton in the County aforesaid, aged seventy eight 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 acts of Congress passed June 17, 1844, and February 2 d 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War.
That she is the widow of Nicholas Morgan who was a Private in the Revolution and who was a pensioner of the United States at the rate of Twenty Dollars per annum.
That her said husband performed, as she verily believes, a tour of two months service at Groton or New London, in the County aforesaid, in the fall or winter after fort Griswold at Groton and fort Trumbull at New London, in the County aforesaid, were taken by the British Troops under the command of the Traitor Arnold, (said forts being located in said towns on the opposite banks of the river Thames) for which last service he did not receive a pension.
She further declares that she was married to the said Nicholas Morgan on the first day of March seventeen hundred and ninety, and that her husband the aforesaid Nicholas Morgan died on the 28 th day of April eighteen hundred and forty five (1845) that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage

took place previous to the first of January, seventeen hun- dred and ninety four, viz. at the time before stated.
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Phebe Morgan
Sworn to and subscribed on this 8th day of November 1850.
In presence of Elizabeth A. Morgan
Before said Court
Attest Lebadiah Gates Judge
I certify that I am acquainted with Mrs Phebe Morgan the declarant named in the foregoing declaration and that she is a credible person and that her testimony is en- titled to credit.
Lebadiah Gates Judge
State of Connecticut New London County
ss. Probate Officer, District of Groton.
I Albert G. Clark Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District aforesaid, do hereby certify that the foregoing and annexed contains the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the ap- plication of Mrs Phebe Morgan for a pension, and that Lebadiah Gates Esq.
the Judge of Probate for said District and that his sig- nature written above and to the certificates annexed to the depositions of Messrs Denison Smith, Sanford Morgan and James T. Ivory Esq. hereto annexed are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court.
Groton November 8th A.D. 1850.
Albert G. Clark Clerk

I Denison Smith of Groton in the County of New London and State of Connecticut, aged eighty one years, do, on my oath, depose and say that I was acquainted with Nicholas Morgan late of said Groton, deceased, that he was reputed to have been a pensioner of the United States, that he died at said Groton in the spring of the year 1845, and that I attended his funeral.
I further depose and say that I am acquainted with Phebe Morgan, the widow of said Nicholas, that her maiden name was Phebe Avery, that the said Nicholas and Phebe were reputed to have been married about two years after he was married, and he was married on the 6th day of March 1788, that they (the said Nicholas and Phebe) resided in Groton aforesaid, and in the same neighbourhood in which I resided at the time of their reputed marriage as aforesaid,
That the said Phebe now resides in Groton aforesaid and still remains the widow of said Nicholas Morgan and further I depose and say not.
Denison Smith
Sworn to and subscribed on this 8th day of November 1850 before me. — And I certify that the said Denison Smith is a credible person and that his testimony is entitled to credit. Zebadiah Gates Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Groton

I Sanford Morgan of Groton in the County of New London and State of Connecticut aged fifty one years, do, on my oath, depose and say that I was acquainted with Nicholas Morgan late of said Groton, deceased, that he was a pensioner of the United States at the rate of Twenty Dollars per annum, that he died at said Groton on the 28th day of April 1845,
I further depose and say that I am acquainted with Phebe Morgan the widow of said Nicholas Morgan, that she now resides at Groton in said County and still remains the widow of said Nicholas and further I depose and say not.
Sanford Morgan
Sworn to and subscribed on this 8th day of November 1850, before me, — and I certify that the said Sanford Morgan is a credible person and that his testimony is entitled to credit.
Zebadiah Gates Judge of the Probate Court for the District of Groton

Nicholas Morgan and Phebe Avery both of Groton were united in marriage March first Seventeen hundred ninety,"
State of Connecticut,
New London County S t . Town Clerks Office Groton
November 8 th 1850.
I James G Avery of Groton in the County of New London and State of Connecticut. do hereby certify that the above extract is a true copy of record, with the exception of the date, which is expressed on the record in fair, legible figures, as follows, viz.
"March 1 st A.D. 1790"
I James G Avery above named, depose and say that I hold the office of Town Clerk of the town of Groton in the County & State aforesaid, and that the above is a true extract from the record of said town, with the exception of the date above named, as certified by me,
James G Avery Town Clerk
Sworn to and subscribed, before me, on this 8 th day of November A.D. 1850. Nehadiah Gates Judge of the Probate Court for the District of Groton

I Moses Thompson of Voluntown in the County of Windham and State of Connecticut aged about 77 years being duly Cautioned and sworn do depose and say That during the Revolutionary war I resided in that part of Stonington which is now North Stonington and in the limits of the Militia Company then under the Command of Capt Christopher Brown.
That I well recollect of going down to New London some time in the month of October 1781 (I then being out of the service) with a load of Poultry for my Father to sell out: That I crossed the River, over to the City in the first boat that crossed over the morning I arrived at the ferry having drove all night to get there. I was in the City before the Roll call of the Troops & Capt Brown aforesaid being then in Command of a Company of drafted Troops and I being acquainted with him, I went up to the North Part of the City where his Company quartered & saw them paraded in the Street the most of the buildings being burnt by the enemy in September before.
That I was present that morning at the Roll call of Capt C. Brown's Company & among others I heard the name of Nicholas Morgan called and saw him for the first time in my life, and heard him answer to his name. He was then a private soldier in said Capt Brown's Company, & was on duty in said Company.
Nicholas Morgan is now present & I have conversed with him & verily believe him to be the same identical Nicholas Morgan that I saw at New London aforesaid on duty as a private soldier as aforesaid.
Moses Thompson

State of Connecticut } Voluntown Sept 29 th 1840 Windham County }
Then Personally appeared Moses Thompson Signer to the within Deposition and who is personally known to the Subscriber, as a witness whose testimony is entitled to full credit and belief and made solemn oath to the truth of the same before me
Wm C Stanton Notary Public
I do hereby certify that Moses Thompson aforesaid is a man of, apparently, sound mind and I consider him fully capable of giving evidence in courts of law, or testifying by deposition or otherwise in any case
Wm C Stanton Notary Public
Rev. S. H. Williams Atty

State of Connecticut Comptroller Office Hartford March 20 th 1851
I certify that on application for evidence of the service of Nicholas Morgan, in the war of the Revolution, I have examined the books and documents remaining in this office relating to that war, and do not find any Roll of Service in the year 1781 containing the name of the said Morgan.
In the Journal of the Government Council of Safety, under date of December 28 th 1781 I find the following, viz, "Resolved, that there be immediately detached from "the third Brigade of Militia, One company consisting of "one Captain, one Lieut. one Ensign, and sixty privates for "the defence of the Post at New London & Groton, and from the "fifth Brigade, One more company, to consist of one Captain "one Lieut. one Ensign & sixty privates, to be held in service for the "Term of two months after their arrival at said Post, and that "Brigadiers General Tyler & Douglass give immediate Orders "for said detachments within their respective Brigades, and have "them marched to said Post, and join Col. Sam l McClellan, comman- "ding officer there and that his Excellency the Captain General "be desired to give his orders accordingly."
R. G. Pinney Comptroller By Geo. Robinson, Clerk.

Phebe Morgan widow of Nicholas C 5
adm d 17 June 1846, 7
2 Feb y 1848
six mo pri 20 8
pecannum from
28 April 1845
when he died
Carrie C
D. M. Wood
Ledyard C 5

Sedgwick Jan'y 26 th 1882
Hon J. E. Heath Commr of Pensions
For years of the 21 st of June last in the case of the application of Mrs. Phebe Morgan widow of Nicholas Morgan deceased for a pension was received and the proof therein required, obtained and forwarded or mailed within a few days after your letter was received. — I waited until on or about the 10 th of Dec 1881 without receiving any returns, and then forwarded a letter of inquiry to know whether the proof has been received. As I have received no returns in either case, and fearing that the papers have been miscarried or mislaid, I have taken the enclosed depositions of A. Morgan, F. Gallup & B. Morgan, being in addition to the proof forwarded in June last, and for the same purpose and in addition to the proof herewith enclosed I would respectfully state that I called upon Mrs. Phebe Morgan above named last Saturday the 24 th instant at her residence in Groton and found her then living but in feeble health. I want therefore very respectfully request you to make returns to me at your earliest earliest conveni- -ence, so that the old lady may have the privilege of receiving during her life time, whatever pension you may think proper to allow her. Yours respectfully Sam d W. Wood Sedgwick P.O. Gre.

Sedgwick March 25 th 1851
Hon J. E. Heath Commr of Pensions Sir Sir,
The letter of the Hon Commr of Pensions of the 24 th Ap l 1846, addressed to Hon J. H. Rockwell M. C., in the case of the application of Mrs Phebe Morgan widow of Nicholas Morgan has been received.
And herewith enclosed you have a new declaration made by Mrs Morgan last Nov. and the certificate of the Comptroller obtained last week.
At the time the new declaration was executed, I expected to go to Hartford soon after and ascertain what proof could be obtained there, but owing to a pressure of other business it was not convenient to go until last week.
Please make returns to the undersigned at your earliest convenience.
Yours very respectfully Sam d W. Woods
Sedgwick P.O.
Gr.

Brief in the case of Phebe Morgan widow of Nicholas County and State of Connecticut act of 17 June 1846 & 7 Feby 1848
Claim. ("original," or "for increase." )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner at 20 $ per annum act June 7 1832,
Proof of Marriage Record
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent S. M. Wood Ledyard Ct-
Thornton Triplette
Examining Clerk.

Sedgwick August 22 d 1857
Hon J. R. Heath Commr of Pensions Sir
Your letter in the case of Phebe Morgan's application for a pension of June 21, 1857 was received in due time, and the proof therein required of her being living on the 3 rd March last was obtained in a few days thereafter & mailed, addressed to the Hon. Commissioner of Pensions, but as I have received no returns yet, since said last proof was forwarded, and as Mrs Morgan's application for a pension was forwarded in March last, I would very respectfully call your attention to the same, hoping to receive returns at your earliest convenience.
Very respectfully Your Obed Servt Samuel W. Wood Sedgwick P.O. G2

Pension Office Dec 11 1852
Connecticut Rolls Act June 7 1832 20 $ per annum
Nicholas Morgan, pri To what time paid?
J. Lipton
J. S. Gallaher Esq 3 Auditor
Died 28 th April 1845 Paid to his death.
B. B.

Sedgwick Dec 10th 1851
Hon J. E. Heath Commr of Pensions Sir,
The application of Mrs Phebe Morgan widow of Nicholas for a pension was forwarded by mail in March last, in form of returns requiring proof of her being living on the 28 th of last March, which proof was obtained and forwarded in a few days after receiving your letter requiring the same, since which I have received no further returns, and fearing that said proof may have been mislaid or misplaced, I take the liberty to respectfully request you to inform me whether said proof has been received, and if so, I would thank you to make returns to the undersigned at your earliest convenience.
Yours very respectfully Sam W Wood
Sedgwick P.O., W.

Phoebe Morgan wid of N. Chilum, let - Astoria
G.C. Davis

The Hon. Commission of Pensions is hereby requested to extend to Saml W Wood of Sayard St. or to such person as he may request the same facilities that he would extend to me were I personally present in obtaining an increase of pension which I believe to be due to me.
Groton Jan'y 1833 In presence of Saxton Morgan Julia Morgan
1833
Charles Morgan
The Hon. Commr of Pensions is requested to furnish the same facilities to Geo. Stokes Esq of Washington D.C. that he is above requested to extend to me.
Saml W Wood

I Avery Morgan of Groton in the County of New London don and State of Connecticut aged forty one years do depose and say that I was acquainted with Mr Nicholas Morgan late of said Groton deceased, that he was a pensioner of the United States, that he is reputed to have died at said Groton in the Spring of 1845 according to the best of my recollection,
I further depose and say that I am acquainted with Mrs Phebe Morgan the widow of said Nicholas Morgan, that she now resides in said Groton, in the same neigh- borhood that I reside in, and still remains the widow of said Nicholas Morgan and fur- ther I depose and say so Groton January 23 d 1852
Avery Morgan Avery Morgan
State of Connecticut vs New London County Personally appeared affirmed before me this 23 d day of January A.D. 1852 Mr Avery Morgan named in the above deposition and made oath before me, that said deposition by him subscribed is true, And I certify that he is a credible person
Samuel W. Wood Notary Public

I Franklin Gallup of Groton in the county of New London and State of Connecticut aged thirty nine years do depose and say that I was well acquainted with Mr Nicholas Morgan late of said Groton, deceased, that he was a pensioner of the United States, and that he died at said Groton according to the best of my recollection six years ago last spring viz in the spring of 1845, and that I attended his funeral. I further depose and say that I am acquainted with Mrs Phebe Morgan the widow of said Nicholas, that she resides in said Groton in the same neighborhood that I do, and still remains the widow of said Nicholas Morgan and further I depose and say not — Groton January 23 d 1852 —
Franklin Gallup
State of Connecticut vs. New London county Personally appeared on this 23 d day of January 1852, Mr Franklin Gallup named in the above deposition and made oath before me that said deposition by him subscribed is true, and I certify that he is a credible person —
Saml W Wood Notary Public —

I Betsy Morgan of Groton in the County of New London and State of Connecticut aged sixty two years, do depose and say that I was acquainted with Mr Nicholas Morgan late of said Groton, deceased, that he was a Sun- rimer of the United States, and that he died at said Groton in the Spring of 1845 according to the best of my recollection, and that I attended his funeral,
I further depose and say that I am acquainted with Mrs Phebe Morgan the widow of said Nicholas Morgan that she now resides in said Groton, a near neighbor to me, and still remains the widow of said Nicholas Morgan, and further I depose and say not Groton January 23 d 1852,
Betsy Morgan
State of Connecticut ss. New London County
Personally appeared on this 23 d day of January A.D. 1852 Mrs Betsy Morgan name in the foregoing deposition, and made oath before me that said deposition by her subscribed is true, and Scarcity that said deposition (viz said Betsy Morgan) is a credible person, and that the words "of Connecticut" were interlined in the above deposition before signing
Sam d W m Wood Notary Public

To Hon J. L. Edwards Comm. of Pensions.
Washington City D. C.

Ledyard April 14th 1846
Hon J S Edwards Commr of Pensions.
Sir.
Herewith you have the application of Mrs Phebe Morgan, widow of Nicholas, for a pension.
Be pleased to make returns to Hon John A. Rockwell Ho. Rep.
I am Sir very respectfully your Obedient Servt W Wood

N. 9 Ref. 17 th April 1846
Hon. J. L. Edwards
Sir
Enclosed I send to you an indication the letter of Mr. Wood and the application of Phoebe Morgan
Very respectfully
Your obed. serv.
John A. Picknell

V N 235
Phebe Morgan
Con
Hon. John A. Rockwell 22 nd April 1846.
J. W. Woodward
June 21. 1851
Same Day 29/52
J. W. Wood June 29/52.
act 17 June 1844

722 Connecticut Phoebe Morgan widow of Nicholas, who was a Private in the Revolutionary War
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 28 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843. 28 April 1845
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 th day of Dec. 1852 and sent to J. W. Wood Seyard Ct.
[Act of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2 Page 55