Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 35999, Daniel Haycock, New Jersey
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(3-1776)

SERVICE
New Jersey

Haycock, Daniel

NUMBER
S. 35999

CONTENTS
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16620  R
Illinois ("Indiana" lines drawn through)
Daniel Haycock  
of Switzerland Coy in the state of Indiana who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Spincer of the New Jersey line, for the term of three years.

Inscribed on the Roll of Indiana at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 2d of June 1818

Certificate of Pension issued the 30 of Mar 18(wrinkled paper-illegible) and sent to the Hon J Noble Senate U S

Arrears to 4th of Mar: 1820 -  $168.76
Semi=anl. all'ce ending 4 Sep 1820  48.
20 mo 29/30 & 4.31   $216.76

Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818.

Continued
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Cer. to Pen. Agt.  17. Aug 1840
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To Illinois - from 4 March 1840
15th Sep 1840 Notification to
Pensioner - Golconda Ill


Elizabeth sent February 3d 1821
Hon. N. Hendricks H. of Reps. U. Staes.
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Cer. to Pen. Agt.       17. Aug 1841
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To Illinois - from 4 Mar 1842
15 Sep 1840       Notification to
Pensioner - Golconda Ill.



Elizabeth sent February 3d 1821
Hon. N. Hendricks H. of Reps. U. States
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The state of Indiana and Switzerland county SS
Be it remembered that on the second day of June, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, before me William Cotton one of the associate judges of the Circuit court in & for the county aforesaid, personally appeared Daniel Haycock, who, after being duly sworn according to law, in order to obtain the provision of the act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war.") doth and did depose declare and say that entered into the service of the service of the United Colonies in the army raised to obtain and defend American Liberty and Independence, by enlisting in March AD. 1777, at Clarkstown, in the state of New York, under Lieutenant William Martin of the fifth regt. of New Jersey, commanded by Colonel Oliver Spencer & served until December AD. 1780 & was then honorably discharged by captain Bonnel at Stoney Point. He served one campaign in the Marquis de la Fayette's Infantry. He was in the following battles, viz. at Brandywine, Germantown, in Pennsylvania - Monmouth & Springfield, in New Jersey & in General Sullivan's campaign. - That he never had a pension allowed him by the United States to his knowledge & if any should exist he hereby releases the same to the United States & finally that he needs the assistance of his country for support. He has no further evidence of his services in his power
Daniel Haycock X his mark

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 2d day of June A.D. 1818.
William Cotton seal(circled)
Judge of the S.C.C. Justa
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The State of Indiana Switzerland County ss.
I William Cotton one of the associate Judges of the Circuit Court in & for the County aforesaid, do hereby certify that it appears to my satisfaction that Daniel Haycock served nine months and upwards in the revolutionary war
and needs the assistance of his country for support.

Given under my hand & seal this 2d day of June A.D. 1818.
William Cotton   {seal}
Judge of the S.C.C. Inda.

State of Indiana }
Switzerland County }  I John Francis Dufour Clerk of the Switzerland Circuit Court of the County aforesaid hereby certify that William Cotton Esquire before whom the within Statement appears to have been sworn to and
Subscribed and whose certificate appears above was at the time of administering said oath and granting said Certificate and still is one of the associate Judges of the said  Switzerland Circuit Court duly commissioned and sworn that the above is his signature and that due faith and Credit is and ought to be given to his official acts as such.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto
set my hand and affixed the seal of
said Court at Vevay this 2d day
of June A.D. 1818 
John Francis Dufour Clk.
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The state of Indiana, Switzerland county SS
Personally appeared before me William C. Keen a justice of the peace in and for said county, this 22d day of March A.D. 1819, Daniel Haycock who after being duly sworn deposeth and saith that he was reported as a Deserter, during the revolutionary war but that it was through a mistake of his officers, as the rolls of his regiment will satisfactorily shew - in the fall 1778 he obtained a pass from Lieutenant Orr, to return to his fathers residence, in consequence of indisposition - that he continued at his father's residence about three months - that through the negligence of the said Orr, who never reported the cause of his absence, he was entered on the rolls as a deserter = on his return to camp, he was arrested by Colonel Spencer& placed under a guard = the colonel then ordered a court martial & after an impartial hearing he was honorably acquitted and Lieutenant Orr received a severe reprimand from Col Spencer = he then continued to do duty until honorably discharged by Capt. Bonnel at Stoney Point = in 1780. (Captain Bonnel, not feeling himself at liberty to give a discharge inserted that I was at liberty to go home until further order or till called on - I never was called on afterwards & never received further orders & further sath not.
Daniel Haycock X his mark

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 22d of March A.D. 1819
William C. Keen JPS.C.J
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840
Daniel Haycock
amended
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Admd.
enlisted March 77
Rejected having deserted
1 Nov. '78

explanation as to desertion,
not satisfactory

['Rejected' crossed out]

Judge's certificate
as to claimants 
circumstances wanted


William C. Keen
Vevay Inda.
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State of Indiana Switzerland County SS
I John Francis Dufour, Clerk of the Switzerland Circuit Court of the county aforesaid hereby certify that William C. Keen Esquire before whom the within deposition of Daniel Haycock appears to have been sworn to and subscribed was at the time of taking said deposition and still is one of the Justices of the Peace in and for said county duly commissioned and sworn that the within is his signature and that due faith and credit is and ought to be given to his official acts as such.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court at Vevay this 23d day of March A.D. 1819.
John Francis Dufour Clk.
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Schedule
D. Haycock

Caniel Haycock

Hon. Mr. Hendricks
House of Reps
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16.620
Sept. 1820
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Schedule
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A Schedule of property belonging to Daniel
Haycock of the County of Switzerland in the
State of Indiana-- to wit --
1 Horse                        2 Cowsy
2 Calves                      20 Hogs and pigs
1 Plough and gears    2 Hoes
1 axe                            2 pots
1 Oven                         1 Kettle
1 Kettle                        1 Coffee Pot
8 knives & forks.        1 Day plates
1 Bureau                      1 Chest
1 Coffee mill                2 saws
5 Shovels                    1 Spade
                                     1 Saddle Bridle

Cash due from Sundry persons, twenty dollars
and fifty cents and his pension from June 2, 1818 to March 4th 1820 sixty acres of Land in County of Switzerland about 8 acres improved-

And that he owes the following debts and to
the following persons---  to wit--
To William C. Keen $50  William Robinson $60
 "   Robert Gullion   $90  William Truitt        $30
  "  Newton H. Tapp   20  Rawleigh dayto.     $7.
  "  Camilli A. Gruit.     18  John I Marks.         14
                                 _____                            _____
                                 $178                           $111.00
                                                                       178
                                                                     ______
                                                                     $287
Daniel Haycock

State of Indiana  } Set
Switzerland County } On this 16th day of September
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1820. Personally appeared in open court in the Switzerland circuit court being a court of record for the said County of Switzerland in the state of Indiana Daniel Haycock resident of the said county of Switzerland who being duly sworn according to law, doth upon his oath declare, that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows - was enlisted by Lieutenant Martin of Capt. William Bretton Col. Oliver Spencer commanding the 5th Jersey regiment in the Jersey Line was transfered to Capt. William Bull in same regiment. from thence to Capt. James Bonnels Company in the Marquis De La Fayette Light Infantry served three years and nine months and was honorably discharged by the said Capt. Bonnell at Stoney Point.

That he has receved a pension under the act of Congress of March 18th 1818. that his pension certificate is numbered 16,620 and dated the 30th day of March 1820 And I do sallomny sware that I was a resident of the United States of Americca on the 18th day of March 1818. And that I have not since that time by gift sale or in any other manner disposed of my property or any part thereof so as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War." passed on the
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18th day of March 1818 and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities contracts or debts due me, nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereunto annexed and by me subscribed. That I am by occupation a Farmer. That his family residing with him consists of
his wife Jane aged about 41 years His daughter Elenor aged about 13 years his daughter Polly  aged about 11 years His son Robert aged about 10 years his daughter Lucretia aged about 8 years His son Thomas aged about 6 years
his daughter Elizabeth aged about 1 year. 
And that this deponent is a cripple in consequence of a fall.
Daniel Haycock

Sworn to and subscribed in open Court on
the 16th day of September AD 1820 before the Honorable Miles C Eggleston Circuit and presiding Judge of the third Judicial Circuit of the State of Indiana and Abner Clarkson and Ralph Colton Esquires associate Judges of the Switzerland County Court.

State of Indiana } }
Switzerland County
I John F. Dufour Clerk of the Switzerland Circuit Court in the third Judicial Circuit of the State of Indiana do hereby certify that the foregoing
oath declarations and schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the Records of the said Court and Sole further certify that it is the opinions on the said Court that the total
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amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is three hundred thirty one
dollars ninety two and a half cents.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court on this 29th day of September 1820.
John T. Dufour
S.C.C.
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Application for a Transfer

State of Illinois }
Pike County } Sct
On this twenty Eight day of July 1840 before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid personally appeared Daniel Haycock late a private in the army of the Revolution who on his oath declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged in the revolutionary war to the company commanded by Captain William Brittain in the fourth Jersey Regiment commanded by Col. [illegible] Spender in the service of the United States, that his name has been placed on the pension roll of the state of Indiana from whence he has lately removed that he was a resident of the state of Illinois where he intended to remain and wishes his pension to be transferred to in future.  The following are his reasons for removing from Indiana to Illinois, to wit, that he has three children [illegible], who have recently moved from the state of Indiana to the country in the state of Illinois- that when in Indiana he lived with them & when they moved from that state to lllinois, he was from his old age and infirmity loath to live alone for which [illegible] he accompanied them to Illinois.
Daniel Haycock

Sworn and Subscribed before
me the day and year aforesaid.
Thos. H Arrington J P P C

State of Illinois }
Pike County Sct }
On the twenty eighth day of July 1840 personally appeared before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid Elizabeth B. Franklin who being duly sworn according to law deposeth and says that Daniel Haycock the person who has taken the above oath
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is the person described in the foregoing affidavit.
E. B. Franklin

Subscribed and sworn to before me in the State of Illinois Pike County to wit, the day and year aforesaid Thomas Arrington Justice of the Peace as aforesaid who do hereby certify the day and year before mentioned that Elizabeth B. Franklin the witness named in the affidavit immediately above is a person of veracity.
Thos. H. Arrington J JP P C

State of Illinois } 
Pike County } Sct.   I John Raum, Clerk of the County Court in and for the County and State aforesaid do certify that Thomas H. Arrington the officer who administered the oaths in the two foregoing  affidavits is a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Pike and State of Illinois duly elected and commissioned, and that the signatures above purporting to be his signatures are genuine.  Given under my hand and official seal this 28th of July A D 1840.
Jno Raum Clk CCC Pleas
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O. W. & N. Division.

F. S.
M.E.C.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.,    February 21, 1896.

Sir:

In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of -Daniel Haycock- 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.
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[table follows with 5 columns, column headings as follows:]
(1) DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT.
(2) LENGTH OF SERVICE.
(3) RANK.
(4) OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. {sub-headings:  a. CAPTAIN.
b. COLONEL.
(5) STATE.
[following is typed across all columns:]
See Supplemental statement
[end of taable]

Battles engaged in,  See Supplement.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Enlisted at Clarkstown, N.Y.
Date of application for pension, June 2, 1818.
Residence at date of application, Switzerland Co., Ind.
Age at date of application, Not stated.
Remarks: His application for pension was allowed

Very respectfully,

Commissioner.

Capt. George B. Haycock,
1832b2m U. S. M. C.
Washington, D. C.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
WASHINGTON, D. C.,

Supplement.
(Daniel Haycock)

He stated in his declaration for pension that he enlisted in March, 1777, at Charlestown, N. Y., under Lt. William Martin, in Capt. William Britton's company, in the 5th N. J. regiment commanded by Col. Oliver Spencer, was transferred to Capt. William Bull's company, in the same regiment, and later to Capt. James Bonnell's company, in the Light Infantry under the command of Gen. Lafayette; was discharged at Stony Point, after having served about three years and nine months. That he participated in the battles at Brandywine, Germantown, Monmouth, and Springfield, and was also in Gen. Sullivan's campaign.  No other details of his services are given.
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O. W. & N. Div.
F. S.
M. E. C.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,   February 21, 1896.

Sir:

Replying to your request for the military record of all soldiers bearing the name of Haycock, who were pensioned for services in the war of the Revolution and the War of 1812, you are advised that but one person bearing that name has been found upon the Revolutionary pension records and a statement of the military services
of the soldier (Daniel Haycock) is herewith enclosed. The name Haycock does not appear upon the pension records of the War of 1812.

Such of the original muster and pay rolls of the Revolutionary war and the War of 1812 as are in the possession of the government are on file in the War Department.

Very respectfully,

Acting Commissioner.

Capt. George B. Haycock,
U. S. M. C.
Washington, D. C.
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Washington, D.C.
Jan. 23. 1896 -

The Commissioner of Pensions
Washington, D.C.

Sir;

Will you kindly cause to be sent me the record of any pensioner on your rolls by the name of Haycock - that of Joseph & John Haycock
being particularly desirable. I would add that this request is not made for the purpose of instituting claims against the government but in the interest of genealogical research--having special reference to the War of the Revolution and to the the War of 1812.

I am Sir, Very Respectfully yours
Geo B Haycock
Captain U.S.M.C.
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35 999
Revy    INVALID
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Fie No. 35,999
Daniel Haycock
Pri.   Rev War
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Act:  18" March 18"
Index:--Vol. 2 , Page 176

[Arrangement of 1870]
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Febry 21, 1896
Mil. Hist to
Capt. Geo B. Haycock
Washington D.C.
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August 29 1840
Mr. Evans
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Madison Augt 24 1840

J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions

Sir

Yours of the 17th & 18 inst. are recd. The 
date of last payment to Daniel Haycock is 
4 March 1840-

In Daniel Bean 4 Sept 1837.

Very respty.
J.F.D. Lunier
Pen. Agent
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Augt. 8 40
Mr. Evans
for transfer

Golenda Ill. [illegible]           Free
July 29, 1840

James L. Edwards Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
D.C.
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Washington  Feby. 9th 1820

Sir

You have the application for Pension of Mr. Haycock returned with an affidavit to explain the desertion &c. together with the letter of Fr. Keen-- after you have examined return the letter, with the result of your examination.

I have the honor
to be respectfully
Yr. Most Obd.
Jas. Noble

J.L. Edwards Esq.
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Hon. Jas. Noble
1 old case
Entered
11th Feby.


J.L. Edwards Esquire
Pension Office
Washington 

Daniel Haycock
Private
Switzerland County
Indiana
Com. June 2d 1818
[illegible] N. Jersey Regt.
1777 [illegible]

admitted

add.
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Vevay January 15 1820.

Dear Sir

I enclose you the papers of Daniel Haycock who makes application for a pension -The secy. of War acknowledges service from March 8. 1777 to Nov. 1. 1778. almost 20 months. He was returned on the day last mentioned as a deserter, His explanation as to desertion will be found annexed to his first affidavit - he has also the affidavit of the corporal of the guard, while he was under arrest.  I think injustice has been done him and request that you will cause the books to be searched to see what the proceedings of the Court Martial were if any there be on record & if not to see whether he did not after his return to the army faithfully serve out his time.  He is an honest man
has for a long time resided on the frontiers & experienced much hardship. He has, I am informed always acted as a good citizen & served several tours against the indians. His case merits a strict inquiry; as it now stands, it casts a stigma on his children & family. I believe him innocent.

Your friendly interposition will be remembered by
Yours &c &c
William C. Keen

N.B. There is considerable uproar in our bank - genuine notes appear in circulation with counterfeit signatures. Suspicions arise against a person, heretofore thought honest & who has much to do in the institution.
More anon.
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State of Ohio } } SS
Hamilton County
Before me James Lyon one of the Justices of 
the peace within and for the County aforesaid came personally Daniel Davis who being duly
sworn according to law deposeth and saith that some time in June 1777 said Davis belonged to Col. Spencers Regt. in the service of the United States the Regt. then lying in Long Brook in the State of New Jersey said Davis was acquaint ed with Daniel Haycock then belonging to the same Regt.  and the said vism was knowing to
the said Haycocks going from the Regt by
permission when sick and his returning to
the Regt. and put under guard as a deserter and Davis was then corporal of the compy guard,  then called a court martial and said Haycock was honorably acquitted and joined the Regt. said Davis says he was in several battles with said Haycock one at the Short hills in the State of New Jersey at Brandywine, Germantown was with the Regt. at the Battle of Springfield, said Davis says said Haycock was with the Regt. at
Stoney point in the year 1780 of \\\and further
saith not.
           his
Daniel  X  Davis
         mark

Sworn and subscribed
before me this 29th
day of May 1819
James Lyon Justice of the
peace {seal}
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State of Ohio }
Hamilton County }
Before me James Lyon one of the Justices of the peace within and for the county aforesaid came personally Samuel Pierson who being duly sworn according to law deposeth and saith that [illegible] belonged to Col. Spenders Regt. in the service of the United States said Pierson says that he verily believes that Daniel Haycock belonged to Col. Spencers Regt. on the campaign with general Sullivan against the Indians in 1779.
Samuel Pierson

Sworn and Subscribed 
before me the 25th day
of May 1819.
James Lyon Justice
of the peace {seal}
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The State of Ohio, }
Hamilton County, } Sct.
I DANIEL GANO, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County, do hereby certify that James Lyon Esqr before whom the
annexed depositions were taken on the 25th day of May 1819 and whose certificate thereof is attached is and was at that time an acting
Justice of the Peace in and for Hamilton County
duly elected, commissioned and sworn into office, and fully authorised to receive 
acknowledgments, take depositions, and administer oaths; and to all      acts as such full faith is due, and ought to be given.
[seal affixed at left]

In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of our said Court, at Cincinnati, this 4th day of June Anno Domini 1819.
Danl. Gano            Clerk C. C. P. H. C.
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THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Form VAM-51
12-5-41

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT CARD*

Division of Veterans' Administration


NAME. Haycock (Heycock), John
                             --^ in pencil only   
GRADE  Private
LINE   New York


WARRANT NUMBER 7263
ACREAGE.  100
ISSUED.  July 16, 1790
to Daniel Shew, assignee

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*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates.  Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800.  Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.