Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 16658, for Joshua Morgan, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Morgan, Joshua Wealthy or Welthy
N 16658.
CONTENTS

New York - 7184 -
Sept 13 - 1843 recd. by letter to apt. -
Letter to J. B. Eldridge 9, Oct. 1843 " " " - dille Jan 15 1844
Wealthy Morgan, deceased widow of who died January 1843 - Joshua Morgan -
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 16th March, 1827 - of Madison Co in the State of New York who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Worthington of the Regt: commanded by Col. Worthington in the Connecticut line for 10 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 33 - Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11th of Sept. 1843 and sent to J. B. El- -dridge, Hamilton, Madison Co. N.Y.K.
Whole amount due $166.65-
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by W. Stewart Clerk, Book A Vol. 2 Page 91 -

State of New York Monroe County
On this Eleventh day of December 1892
Personally appeared before the subscribers a judge of Monroe County Court at nisi a Court of Record. Hettie Morgan a resident of Brockport County of Monroe and State of New York aged eighty two years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed July 4th 1836. That she is the widow of Jeremiah Morgan who was a private soldier in the service of the United States and served in the Revolutionary Army as follows: That he enlisted in the service of the United States as a private at Cobleskill in the State of Connecticut for eight months in the Spring of the year 1776 in Capt John Schuyler's Company, Eliphalet Dyer Captain Lieut. in a regiment commanded by Col Chaplin and joined the Regiment at New London from there to New York White Plains and continued at and near those places and continued until late in the fall or forepart of the winter following - for the above service her husband had a discharge which she has frequently seen during the life of her husband but since that time she has not been able to find. That in the Spring of 1779, in Haying time she thinks under Capt. Worthington he was called into the service of the United States and was in the service three or four weeks went on to the coast towards New Haven That in the Spring of 1780 her husband again went into the service of the United States as a private in Capt. Worthington's Company and marched to New London and was in the service two or three months in Col. Elias G. Worthington's Regiment - That her husband was again called into the service of the United States in 1780, in Haying time and was gone two or three weeks - That her husband was again called into the service of the United States on the sixth day of September 1781 and marched to New London the Thirtieth under Capt. Worthington and marched to New London and

arrived there after it was learnt was your best a few days. - That her husband was called out several at the times not mentioned above for short tours or alongs. but cannot recollect the extent of time he was in the same. That at one time her husband hired a restitute and paid him for three or four months' time and at another time her husband paid six others who were hired hired a restitute for one tour under the rule of obeying the master. - That her name before her marriage was Dorothy Palmer - and resided previous and at the time of her marriage in Colchester state of Connecticut She also declares that she was married to the said Joshua Morgan on the third day of June seventeen hundred and seventy nine in Colchester state of Connecticut by Revd Ephraim Little Presbyterian minister residing at Colchester at that time That her husband the aforesaid Joshua Morgan died on the sixteenth day of March eighteen hundred and twenty seven and that she has remained a widow ever since that period as will more fully appear by reference to the papers herunto annexed. That her husband moved from Colchester in the state of Connecticut to Brookfield in the state of New York in 1797 and that she has ever since that time resided in the same place
Sworn and subscribed on the Dorothy Morgan day and year above written before me Joseph Clark { Judge of Middlesex county courts
I further certify that I have been well acquainted with the above deponent for forty years past that she has always sustained an excellent character for truth and sincerity and integrity and from her age & infirmity cannot safely attend court - Joseph Clark { Judge of Middlesex county courts

State of New York Madison County ss
William Morgan being duly sworn says that he is forty years of age that he is the youngest child of Joshua and Hettie Morgan that he resided with his father until his death and since that time his mother has resided with him and still resides with him that his father the above named Joshua Morgan died on the sixteenth day March 1827: That his mother has not since intermarried but remains the widow of the above named Joshua Morgan
sworn and subscribed this William Morgan
11th day of December 1842
before me: Joseph Clarke { Judge of Madison County Court
I further certify that I have been well acquainted with the above deponent from his infancy and that he is a man of truth & veracity and respectability
State of New York Joseph Clarke { Judge of Madison County Court Clerks Office Madison County ss
I, Wilson Fairchild Clerk of said county do certify that Joseph Clarke whose name is subscribed to the foregoing certificate was on the day of the date of the said certificate a Judge of the county courts in and for said county duly appointed and qualified, and that I am acquainted with his hand writing and verily believe that his signatures to the above certificate are genuine. Witness my hand and official seal the seventh day of March 1843. Wilson Fairchild Clerk.

6. Chester Conn. Nov 18. 1842
Dear Sir
Your letter of the 12 inst. came to hand yesterday. I find two records of the marriage of Mr Joshua Morgan. One is in a book kept by Rev. Mr. Little while Pastor of this Church he says "Here follows an account of those that were married by the Revd. Eph. Little together with the time when they were married" - This record commences in 1732, and under the year 1779 I find the following entry "June 3. Joshua Morgan & Wealthy Palmer" -
The other is in the Town Records and is as follows viz. "Joshua Morgan and Wealthy Palmer were joined in marriage June 3 d 1779" -
I add not knowing but it may be of some use to you Joshua their son born Jan'y. 18. 1780 -
Netty their daughter born Jan'y. 17. 1782
Elies their son born October 22. 1783
Henry their son born July 15. 1786
Polly their daughter born August 29. 1788" -
The above and foregoing are true copies of record.
Town Clerks Office p. } Colchester Nov 18. 1842 }
Attest Appleton R. Park Town Clerk
due...

State of New York
Madison County vs John Palmer late of Ellenburg Jefferson County in the State of New York and now of Brookfield in the County of Madison in the State aforesaid doth depose and say that he was born at Sturminster in the County of Hartford now New London in the State of Connecticut on the sixth day of March (1786) seventeen hundred and sixty six. he is now seventy five years old That he knew Joshua Morgan of Adelphi in Hartford now New London County Connecticut. and knew of his serving in the State troops of Connecticut & also in the militia. That said Joshua Morgan enlisted into the State troops of Connecticut in the spring of (1776) seventeen hundred & seventy six. under Col. Chester of Groton in said State. This deponent does not now remember any other officer. either in the regiment or company. that he saw him after he had enlisted & when he marched and saw him on his return. and saw his discharge. he did not see him in the service he knows he was absent during the term of his enlistment. which was for eight months. and he well believes that he served during that time. He marched in the spring of the year seventeen hundred & seventy six & returned during the same year or in the first part of seventeen hundred & seventy seven. This deponent further saith that he is informed & believes the same to be true, that the troops & said Joshua Morgan marched first to New London & from thence to New York that the troops were stationed at White Plains

in New York. The Connecticut militia were called out in May in seventeen hundred & eighty in eighteen & marched to New London & were stationed at Gordon's Plains. That said Joshua Morgan was a private soldier in the militia called out, & served in the company of Capt. Elizah Worthington Lieutenant John Broadway & Ensign Martin Kelley in the Regiment of Col. Elias Worthington. That he saw him in the service while at New London. but does not now remember when he marched or how long he served. he saw him immediately on his return the same evening. he does not remember the length of time; in the It was in the month of March seventeen hundred & eighty that this deponent saw the troops at or near New London & the said Joshua Morgan then doing duty as a soldier. and he further saith that his sister wealthy Walmer was married to the said Joshua Morgan in the forepart of June seventeen hundred & seventy nine. he believes on the third day of the month. that they were married by the Reverend Ephraim Little a Presbyterian minister at Ashford in Connecticut. That this deponent was present. The marriage was public & all the neighbors were present.
This deponent further saith he was informed & verily believes it to be true that

that the said Joshua Morgan was called out at various other times during the revolutionary war & served for short periods of time in the militia - That he recollects the burning of New London in the year seventeen hundred & eighty one in the month of September - That he knew Joshua Morgan was then called out & absent from home & reputed to be at or near New London & that dispute this was a part of the time with the wife of the said Morgan when so reputed to be at or near New London - This information he received from Morgan shortly after his return from New London & also has heard him give an account of his services at various other times & places - being near the lines the militia were very frequently called out into to aid the regular troops & to repel the incursions of the British. And further saith not.
Subscribed in my presence & sworn to before me this 15 day of October 1842
John Dalmer
Edward Rogers first judge of Madison County Court
I further certify that the above named John Dalmer is not personally known to

me except from the taking in my presence of the deposition above made but from the manner in which his statements are made & his general intelligence I have no hesitation in stating that I believe him a competent & credible witness & his statements should be entitled to full faith & credit
Edward Rogers first Judge of Madison County Court
State of New York Clerks Office Madison County ss. I, DeWitt C. Farnsworth Clerk of said county do hereby certify that Edward Rogers whose name is subscribed to the foregoing certificate, was on the day of the date of the said certificate, first judge of the said county duly appointed and qualified and also that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of the said judge and verily believe the signatures to the said certificate are genuine. Witness my hand and official seal this seventh day of March 1845. DeWitt C. Farnsworth Clerk
8756
Heathly Morgan NY
ack 7. July 38
admo Thomas 3333
J. B. Beebridge
Hamilton Mackin G. NY

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Joshua Morgan , 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. M r 16658.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Apr. 1776 8 mos. Private John Durham John Chester Conn.   Dec. 1779 3 or 4 wks. Northington   Spring 1780 2 or 3 mos. Elijah Northington Elias Northington   1780 2 or 3 wks. Officers not stated.   Sept. 6 1781 a few days Northington  
Battles engaged in, None stated.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Enlisted at Colchester, Hartford Co. New London Co. Conn.
Date of application for pension, Nov 11, 1842. Her claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Brookfield, Madison Co. N.Y.
Age at date of application, 82 years; Soldier married at Colchester June 3, 1779.
Remarks: Healthy Palmer, he died Mch 16 1827, she died at Brookfield Jan 1, 1843. They had the following children: Joshua b. Jan 18, 1780; Martha b. Jan 1782 mar - Usher; Elias b. Oct 22, 1783; Henry b. July 15 1786; Polly b. Aug 29, 1788; John; Lucy, mar. Avery Palmer. William b. 1802.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.
and Non 40 in 1842 = 6-1802

Payment to be made at Albany by T. W. Olcott Agent for paying pension- ers, in the Agency of New-York Payable on the 1st March and 1st September in each year . presentation
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book A. Vol. 2. Page 91 by W. T. Stewart
Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Widow's Pension.
I certify that in conformity with the act of July 7, 1838, Welthy Morgan widow of Joshua Morgan who was a private in the army of the Revolution and died on the 1 st - day of March 1827 is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Thirty three - dollars and Thirty three - cents per annum, commencing on the 4 th of March, 1836, and terminating on the 4 th of March, 1841, unless the Pensioner married or died before the last mentioned date; in which case the pension is not payable after the time of such marriage or death.
Given at the War Office of the United
States, this 18 th - day of
April - one thousand eight hundred and forty three.
W. P. Porter Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
J. S. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions.

6 am Main Madison Co. N.Y. November 20th 1843
J L Edwards Esq
Dear Sir In the matter of the claim of Wealthy Morgan Widow of Joshua Morgan deceased late of Brookfield in the County of Madison N.Y. The term agreed to have been rendered by the said Joshua Morgan were part performed after he was married to the said Wealthy Morgan and the certificate granted was under the act 1836 for five years pension. The administrator of Wealthy Morgan claims that as the term was in part rendered after the marriage that the pents entitles him to draw a pension from the 4th of March 1836 to the death of the said widow instead of five years. I have to ask the favour of you to look into the case and inform me whether there has not an error taken place in the matter
With very great respect I am Sir Yours faithfully James B. Burdige

J. L. Edwards Esq.
Dear Sir,
I am the of
Early Washington

160 Millburn Morris County N.J. June 23 rd 1843
J. L. Edwards Esquire
Dear Sir and I send you the pension certificate of Frances Whiting Morgan. in pursuance of your direction. Mrs Morgan has since since her papers were forwarded to the War Office - since if I understand the rules of the Department the certificate to be issued will be issued to the Administrator of Mrs M. or to her heirs. I am nevertheless in saying that no Administrator will be soon appointed and will then make the proper application to the Department With high respect I am Sir Yours, &c James Brederidge
P.S. Allow me to call your attention to the application of Mary Marsh for a pension - I am apprehensive that they mistake sent the affidavit of a Mr Bryant which had not the necessary certificate attached to it If the aff de of Bryant is among the papers and credit is not given to it for the reason that the certificate of the clerk was not attached. I have to ask the favour to have the certificate affidavit returned that I may get the certificate of the county clerk attached to it. (Provided it would not be inconsistent with the rules of the Department) J Brederidge

State of N.Y. Hamilton Masson Co July 5 th 1843.
J. L. Richards Esq.
Dear Sir Inland is a certificate of the appointment of William Morgan Administrator of William Morgan late of Brookfield in the County of Madison N.Y. deceased with the proof of the death of the deceased etc. If consistent with the rules of the Department the Pension certificate may be granted to William Morgan the said Administrator
I am Sir with high consideration of Respect Yours &c. James B. Buel Secy

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States, of the 7 th : July, 1838, Wealthy Morgan, deceased, who was the widow of Joshua Morgan, who was a private in the Revolutionary war - was entitled at the time of her death, which occurred in January 1843, to a pension of thirty three dollars and thirty three cents per annum, commencing on the 4 th March 1836, and ending on the 4 th March, 1841 - which the amount due  which will be paid to William Morgan, executor of her will administrator of Wealthy Morgan, aforesaid, upon the production of the proper vouchers.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this _____ day of _____ one thousand eight hundred and forty-
Secretary of War.
Examined and { Countersigned. {
Commissioner of Pensions.

8750 Wether Morgan
A large, stylized handwritten monogram or signature, possibly "JG" or "JG" with a flourish.
Mr. Joseph Clark Brookfield Madison County N.Y.

Comptroller Office Hartford Ct 3 Nov 1842
On application for evidence of the service of John Morgan, a soldier of the revolution, I have searched the records and files of this office. It is stated that "he served eight months in 1776 in Col the Chester Regt, Eliphalet Chamberlain Lieut. Capt not recalled." In May 1776 the Legislature of Connecticut raised eight Battalions to serve in the Continental Army. John Chester was appointed Colonel of one of these Battalions, which was to serve until the 25 th of December. One of the Companies under Col Chester's command, was commanded by Capt John Isham, and of this Company, Eliphalet Chamberlain was Lieutenant. There is but a single Pay Roll of Col Chester's Battalion in this office, and that is of a Company, commanded by Captain Chester Welles. There being no Pay Roll of Capt Isham's Company, I can find no positive testimony of the service of John Morgan.
On the books of the Pay Rolls there is the following entry, June 29 th 1776. "Capt John Isham, Chester Regt. Dr. To order on Dec r in acct for his Co. £580." And there is a final settlement with Capt Isham for this service, on the 15 th of February 1784.
In Harkness's Receipts, under the head of "The United States Dr To the State of Connecticut for the service of State Troops & Militia, raised for the defence of the State and allowed by act of Congress Dec r 28 th 1779, computed according to the Continental Pay", there is the following entry—"Col E. Worthington, Am t paid in nominal money £431. 8. 5. Computed

value of service from April 1 st to Nov 1 st 1779."
I have not been able to find any pay roll, or record containing the name of Joshua Morgan. Nor have I found any pay roll of the Companies to which he claims to have belonged.
Dillon Wiles Comptroller

Dear Sir I find no pay rolls of the service to which it is claimed Joshua Morgan belonged. Most of the Pay rolls were taken to the seat of the new government and unfortunately burnt. Some duplicates were left here, but none that would be of service in this application. Under these circumstances, I have done the best can all that can be done in such cases, and that is furnished from the Pay table evidence of payment to the officers, which proves that such service was rendered. I do not find Capt. Elyah Northcutt's name, nor Lieut. Bradenways. From your letter I infer there was other service but as you do not give the names of the officers, I have no guides to govern my inquiries if such is the fact.
Your letter is dated at Brookfield and is received at the same place. In it you request me to send the Certificate to William Rhodes, but the name of the officer is so imperfectly written, that I am compelled to send to you at Brookfield in order to insure its safe transmission.
I ought to add that this Certificate has been delayed in consequence of my being in attendance on our legislature which has been in session at New Haven.
Very Respectfully
William Welles
24 Nov 4

New York 7184
Melthy Morgan
widow of Joshua Morgan
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 16 th March, 1827 - of Madison in the State of New York who was a private in the Coy commanded by Captain Worthington — of the Regt — commanded by Col. Worthington — in the Connecticut line for 10 months —
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany — at the rate of 33 — Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14 th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 th — day of April 1843 — and sent to J. B. Eldridge Hamilton, Madison co. N. Y.
Arrears to the 14 th of Semi-annual allowance ending
$166. 65-
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by W. H. Stewart — Clerk. Book A Vol. 2 Page 91-
let to J. B. Eldridge June 10 1843 same July 1. 1843. Rep.

rough copy with his
W. H. Morgan dec d N.Y.
Atty. July 3 P 7 32 33 —
Issued new Certificate to the Morgan Acct. giving Morgan dec d .
J. B. Ecorde Hamilton Madison Co N.Y.

State of New York Madison County ss Surrogate's Office
I James B Eldredge Surrogate of the County aforesaid do hereby certify
That on the 3 d day of July 1843 at a Surrogate's Court before me at my Office in the village Village in Seneca County It was proved in due form of Law that Wealthy Morgan late of Brookfield in Seneca County died at Brookfield aforesaid on the first day of January 1843 and was at the time of her death an intestate of Brookfield aforesaid and widow of Joshua Morgan late of Brookfield aforesaid deceased and further that the said Wealthy Morgan did in her last will and testament leave her surviving Joshua Morgan Henry Morgan Elias Morgan John Morgan and William Morgan Sons of the deceased and Wealthy Visher widow & Lucy Palmer wife of Avery Palmer Daughters of the deceased who are all and the only children of the said Wealthy Morgan deceased and I the said Surrogate do further certify that I have then and there issued and granted unto the aforesaid William Morgan Son of the said Wealthy Morgan deceased Letter of Administration of all and singular the goods chattels and credits of the said Wealthy Morgan deceased and do hereby appoint him the said William Morgan Administrator of all and singular the goods chattels and credits of the said deceased
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal of Office at my office in the village aforesaid this 3 d day of July 1843 James B Eldredge Surrogate

1916 March 28: History to Rev Mamie M. Morgan. MMK
1917 Feb 23. M. M. Morgan advised record not sent twice to one person. aw.
1917 Mar 2. Hist to Maude Morgan
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 1645-8
Wesley Morgan Widow of Joshua Morgan Rev. Rev. War
Act: July 7 th 1838
Index:—Vol. M , Page 63
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Elgin, Ill. Feb. 27 th 1917.
Hon. Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir.
In reply to the enclosed letter ; which I was very much surprised to receive in response to my recent request for the service of Joshua Morgan, my ancestor.
I think your clerk must refer to correspondence with Mamie Morgan, Public Library, ( another line.) I had expected to use her data, but find it is filed in Washington with her D. A. R. papers.
I was told I might obtain a copy of Joshua Morgan's service for my own personal use by writing you, but fear there is some mistake with our names, with your clerical force.
Thanking you in advance for this data I am so desirous of obtaining, I remain
Yours Respectfully,
(Miss) Maude Morgan
366 S. State St.
Elgin, Illinois.
this signature is entirely different from that on other letters
but send record, as we cannot verify it at all

Rev. War Section.
3-1865
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF PENSIONS
WASHINGTON
Feb. 23, 1917.
Mrs. M. Maude Morgan,
366 State St.
Elgin, Ills.
Madam:
In reply to your letter of the 12" instant, you are advised that you were furnished the history of Joshua and Wealthy Morgan of Conn. Revolutionary War pensioners W. 16658, on Mar. 28, 1916, and it is not the practice of the Bureau to furnish the same record twice to the same person, the clerical force is not available for such a purpose.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Rev. War Section.
Feb. 23, 1917.
Mrs. M. Maude Morgan,
366 State St.
Elgin, Ills.
Madam:
In reply to your letter of the 13 th instant, you are advised that you were furnished the history of Joshua and Wealthy Morgan of Conn. Revolutionary War pensioners W. 16658, on Mar. 28, 1916, and it is not the practice of the Bureau to furnish the same record twice to the same person, the clerical force is not available for such a purpose.
Very respectfully,
A handwritten signature in cursive, appearing to read "M. A. Cagley", is written in dark ink above the title "Commissioner".
Commissioner.

Marshall

Elgin, Ill Feb. 12 th 1917
Rev Sir
Hon. Commissioner of Pensions War Department. Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you please send me data as to the length of service of Joshua Morgan who served in Revolutionary war, was from Colchester Conn. and whose wife drew a pension from the Government. Yours respectfully.
M. Maude Morgan 366 So. State St. Elgin, Illinois

Elgin, Ill. Mar. 15 th 1915
Rev Sec
Hon. Commissioner of Pensions, War Department. Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir: -
Do the names of the following appear on the roll of soldiers of the Revolutionary war?
Capt. Nathan Wilbur. (I think he was from Rhode Island)
Joshua Morgan (from Colchester)
Joshua Herdce (Believe he was from Conn.)
Thanking you in advance I am Respectfully yours,
Mannie M. Morgan.
Gail Borden Public Library
Elgin,
Illinois.
these signatures exactly the same