Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 15941, for Abram Quick, New York
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(3-1776)

SERVICE 
New York 
Quick, Abram 
Jane 

NUMBER 
W. 15941 

CONTENTS
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4953
New York  A.
Jane Quick decd widow of Abram Quick who died in the year 1819 of Rensselaer Co. in the State of New York who was a private in the Compy commanded by Captain Bevin of the Regt commanded by Col. Dubois in the line for New York 
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831 & end 1 April 1843 when she died 
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 day of April 1850 and sent to J. Lumpkin Present 
Arrears to the 4th of 
Semi-annual allowance ending 
Payable to Maria Quick, only surviving child 
{Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the}
Recorded by J B Chase Clerk,
Book D Vol. 2, Page 354 

Reputed
Let. T. Lumpkin
Mar 14/51 
J. Morris June 19. 1831
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No 6999 Oct 1347 
Cl Jane Quick dcd wid of Abraham 
NY
1826
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No 6999 
Jane Quick dcd widow of Abram NY
Act 4 July 1836 

Edwards 
Comr of Pensions
Washington City
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State of New York 
Rensselaer County } ss   On this 30th day of September Eighteen hundred and forty seven, personally appeared before the Justices of the Justices Court, being a court of Record, Now sitting, of the City of Troy in the County of Rensselaer aforesaid, Mariah Quick, aged [blank] years, a resident of the town of Lansingburgh County and State aforesaid, 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 July 4th 1836, that she is the only surviving child and over twenty one years of age of Abram Quick and Jane his wife both deceased, and that she was the only surviving child at the time of her Mothers death, that her Father said Abram died in the town of Waterford in the County of Saratoga State aforesaid in Eighteen hundred and nineteen, that her Mother said Jane, whose maiden name was Devoe, died in the town of Waterford County of Saratoga State aforesaid in the month of April Eighteen hundred and forty three the exact day this deponent cannot tell. and further that her mother never intermarried after the death of her Father. This deponent further testifies that she has no Education, and further this deponent further testifies that her Father was a Soldier in the war of the Revolution and that she has often heard him tell of his services in the New York line, and of his Captain Bevin or Bervin and Colonel Dubois, how long he Enlisted or served this deponent does not know. This deponent cannot say when her Father and mother were married and knows of no record of any kind, but that there were children born year before this deponent who are all dead, that she always understood that at the time her Father Enlisted he resided in then Albany County State of New York and left his wife at her Fathers untill his return, that it was often said in her Mothers life time that she was entitled to a Pension, but was very poor and of no Education never made application, and it is but lately that this deponent has been informed that she was entitled to any thing. This deponent testifies that she is very poor, and therefore asks to be allowed what was due her mother, under the act aforesaid for the service of her Farther if her Mother had applied in her life time. 
[signed] Mariah Quick  X her mark
Sworn and Subscribed this 30th day of September 1847 before me
[signed] H. V. W. Martin one of the Justices of said Court
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and the said Court do certify that it has been satisfactory made to appear before said court by the adduction of proof, that Mariah Quick named in the within declaration was the only child living at the time of her Mothers death, and over twenty one years of age and that deponents Mother the said Jane within named died in the month of April Eighteen hundred and forty three, and that deponents Father died in Eighteen hundred and nineteen, and that from having no education could not write her name 
[signed] H. V. W. Martin one of the Justices of said Court 

Renss Court
Troy Jus Court } SS  I Prentiss L Jones Clerk of the Justices Court of the City of Troy being a Court of Record having a clerk & Seal do certify that the Signature of Henry V W Martin the above named Justice is his proper hand writing & that his signature is genuine & further that he is one of the Justices of the aforesaid Justices Court duly commissioned & an acting Justice at the time of taking the aforesaid declaration  Given under my hand & the seal of the aforesaid Justices Court this 30th day of September 1847.
[signed] P L Jones  Clk Jus Court
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Lansingburgh Sept 30th 1847 
Sir
I enclose you the application of Mariah Quick for a Pension 
I am yours Respectfully 
[signed] Jacob Morris 

J. L Edwards
Com of Pensions
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State of New York
Rensselaer County. Ss
On this 7th day of February 1848, Personally appeared before me the undernamed Justice of Lansingburgh in the County aforesaid Henry A. Vanderwerken a resident of Saratoga County aged 84 years last past who being duly sworn according to law testifies that in the Revolutionary war he was well acquainted with Abram Quick and Jane his wife (whose maiden name was Devoe) in the County of Albany now Saratoga that said Abram enlisted in one of the New York Regt thinks in the year 1777 he left home and enlisted, and a few days after came home. When an uncommissioned Officer came after him at my Fathers house, and he went with the officer. Some said he was on furlough some that he had deserted, this deponent saw him when he returned about three years after and had frequent conversations with him on his service, they were married before his enlistment, as this deponent believes, as they lived togeather and was reputed as man and wife, and had one child before he enlisted, and after his return they lived togeather or such untill said Abram, death, and further that Mariah Quick now applying for a pension is the only surviving child of said Abram and Jane, and was such at the time of said Janes death, the said Abram Jane and Mariah are and were all unlettered, and very poor.
[signed]  H A Vanderwerken 
Subscribed and Sworn on this 7th day of Febuary 1848 before me 
[signed] M. L. Filley Justice Peace 

STATE OF NEW YORK. 
RENSSELAER COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, } ss.  I, AMBROSE H SHELDON, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify, that M. L. Filley before whom the annexed Affidavit was made and whose name is thereunto subscribed, was at the day of the date thereof a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, and duly authorized by law to take the same; and that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Justice and verily believe that his signature to the said Affidavit is genuine. 
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County, this 12th day of February 1848 
[signed] A. H. Sheldon Clerk
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I certify that it has been satisfactory made to appear before me by proof that Henry A. Van Derwerken the within named deponent is a person of Credibility and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church 
[signed] Marcus L. Filley Justice Peace
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REVOLUTIONARY WAR RECORDS SECTION.  3-525 
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. 
BUREAU OF PENSIONS. Washington, D. C., 19. 
W.F. 15941 
In reply to your request of ___ received ___ for a statement of the military history of Abraham Quick a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his daughter’s application for pension on file in this Bureau. 
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. Nov. 8, 1777. 
LENGTH OF SERVICE. Nov. 8, 1780. 
RANK. 
OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. 
CAPTAIN. D. Bevier 
COLONEL. Dubois 
STATE. N. Y.
Battles engaged in, none stated 
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Albany Co. N. Y. 
Date of application for pension, by daughter Sept. 30. 1847 
Residence at date of application of daughter, Lansingburgh, Rensselaer Co. N.Y. 
Age at date of application, 63 years old. 
Remarks: He married Jane Devoe (date not stated) and died in 1819 at Waterford, Saratoga Co. N. Y. She died Apr. 1. 1843 at Wakeford N.Y. One child, Maria Quick survived her, other children here referred to but no names are stated 
The only soldier of that name &c. 
Respectfully, 
Commissioner.

6-2856
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Rev WIDOW, &c. 
File No. 15941 
Jane Quick 
Widow of Abram Quick 
Pri Rev War 
Act July 4th 36 
Index: Vol. M, Page 146 

[Arrangement of 1870.] 

1916 Nov. 25 Hist. to Mrs. Irving Barr.
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V No. 6999 
Jane Quick Dcd
NY 
Let to Jacob Morris 
Act 30th ‘47
let Dec 22d January 1848 to Jacob Morris Essq.
let to Jacob Morris May 25, ‘48
Lansingburgh N.Y.
Act 4 July 1836

Let to Jacob Morris Nov 11 ‘48
Same Feb 14/50
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Rev Sec 
JMS
Afton N.Y. 
Nov 7-1916 
Commissioner of Pensions: 
Washington D.C 
Dear Sir 
Please send me the Military record of Abraham Quick a soldier of the Revolutionary War . His home was in Orange County N. Y. Near Port Jervis and Otisville. I do not know where he enlisted. He was the Uncle of Peter Quick who killed many indians. Any information you can send me will be thankfully received. Yours Truly 
Mrs Irving Barr 
Afton N.Y

R.D. 3
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[stamp]
U.S. PENSION OFFICE Nov 9 1916
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No 6999.    A
Jane Quick decd widow of Abram New York Rensselaer Co.
admitted 
Pri  $80.  __ com 4 March 1831 to 1 April 1843 when she died, payable to Maria Quick only child 
Act 4 July 1836 

T. Lumpkin  Prest
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County of Rensselaer
Troy Justices Court } SS.  I Prentiss L Jones, Clerk of the Justices Court of the City of Troy the same being a Court of Record having a clerk & Seal. Do certify that the said court before whom Maria Quick made application for a pension was at the time & is now a court of Record having a clerk & Seal & that the Justice who took the testimony was an acting Justice duly commissioned & sworn as such Justice 
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed the seal of said Court this 9 day of Decr at the City of Troy in the year 1847 
[signed] P L Jones  Clerk
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State of New York 
Secretary's Office }
I certify that it appears by the Military Register in this office that on the 8th day of November 1777 Abrm Quick enlisted as a soldier in the 5th New York Regiment Captain D. Beviers Company for three years and was discharged November 8. 1780. 
[signed] Archd. Campbell Dep. Sec. of State
Albany December 7. 1847 

fees 25 cents
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State of New York 
Saratoga County } ss
On this 22 day of November 1847. personally appeared before me the under named Justice of the Peace George VanDercar a resident of the town of Waterford, County aforesaid who being duly sworn according to law Testifies and says that he was well acquainted to Abram Quick and 
[note remainder of the above affidavit covered by certification. Complete text transcribed on another page]

STATE OF NEW-YORK, 
SARATOGA COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, } ss. 
I, JAMES W. HORTON, Clerk of said County, do hereby Certify, that William T. Seymour before whom the annexed Affidavit was taken and whose name is thereunto subscribed, was at the day of the date thereof a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, and duly authorized by law to take the same; and that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of the said Justice and verily believe that his signature to the said Affidavit is genuine. 
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County, this 24th day of November 1847 
[signed] James W Horton CLERK. 


[note: continuation of affidavit covered by  certification]
with the above deponent and that he is a person of truth and veracity 
[signed] W. T. Seymour Justice of the Peace
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State of New York 
Saratoga County } ss
On this 22 day of November 1847. personally appeared before me the under named Justice of the Peace George VanDercar [or VanDusen] a resident of the town of Waterford, County aforesaid who being duly sworn according to law Testifies and says that he was well acquainted to Abram Quick and that he was well acquainted with his wife Jane whose maiden name was devoe. that he was a soldier in the Revolution in the New York line that they had one child born before he enlisted. I saw him after he returned. 
[signed] George VanDercar [or VanDusen]  + his mark 
sworn this 22d day November 1847 before me
[signed] W. T. Seymour Justice of the Peace
I certify that I am personally acquainted with the above deponent and that he is a person of truth and veracity 
[signed] W. T. Seymour Justice of the Peace
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Dec 15 47 
Add ty
Abram Quick 
1832
Jane Quick
Act 4 July 1831

[postmark]  Lansingburgh NY Dec

J. L. Edwards
Com of Pensions
Washington City
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Lansingburgh Decr 10th 1847 
Sir: I received yours of Oct 30th in the case of Mariah Quick for a Pension for the Services of her Father Abram Quick.
I enclose you all the proof that can be had, and what I think will be satisfactory 
I am Yours Respectfully
[signed] Jacob Morris
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State of New York, Rensselaer County ss 
On this 20th day of December 1847. personally appeared before me the undernamed Justice of the Peace of Lansingburgh in the County aforesaid, the under named deponent. aged 88 years a resident of the County and State aforesaid John Dix. 
Who being duly sworn according to law, testifies that he was well acquainted with Abram Quick and Jane his wife whose maiden name was Devoe that they and this deponent then all resided in the then County of Albany State aforesaid and that Mariah Quick now applying for a Pension is the daughter of said Abram and Jane and that they had a child born the fall previous to Burgoynes Surrender, and at which time they lived together as man and wife and was reputed as such in the neighborhood. This deponent further testifies that in 1777 this deponents Father was called out on an alarm in the Militia and this deponent took his Fathers place, then being about 16 years old and passed by said Janes Father. She was then standing in the door of her Father with her child in her arms. Said Abram then had inlisted in one of the New York Regt. this deponent saw said Abram after he returned and he and his wife Jane then lived togeather again untill his death, and that said Jane never Intermarried but died the widow of said Abram, this deponent knew of the time they were married but was not present, but as near as I can bring to mind must have been in the summer of 1775 – 
[signed] John Dix  X his mark
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year first above mentioned before me 
[signed] S. S. Hunt Justice of the peace
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I certify that I am personally acquainted with the within deponent and that he is a person of truth and veracity and could not write his name 
[signed] S.S. Hunt Justice of the Peace 

STATE OF NEW YORK, 
RENSSELAER COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, } ss. 
I, AMBROSE H SHELDON, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify, that S.S. Hunt before whom the annexed affidavit was made and whose name is thereunto subscribed, was at the day of the date thereof a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, and duly authorized by law to take the same; and that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Justice and verily believe that his signature to the said Affidavit is genuine. 
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County, this 21st day of December 1847
[signed] A. H. Sheldon Clerk.
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Dec 27 47
Add. As
Mariah Quick
J. L. Edwards
Comr of Pensions
Washington City
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Lansingburgh Decr 21st 1847 
Sir
I enclose you additional evidence in the case of Mariah Quick for a Pension 
I am Yours 
Respectfully 
[signed] Jacob Morris

J. L. Edwards 
Comr of Pensions
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State of New York 
Rensselaer County ss 
On this 12th day of February Eighteen hundred and forty Eight. Personally appeared before the Justices of the Justices Court being a Court of Record, now sitting, in the City of Troy County aforesaid Maria Quick a resident of Lansingburgh County aforesaid. Doth on her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed July 4th 1836. that she is the only surviving child and over twenty one years of Age of Abram Quick and Jane his wife both deceased that her mothers maiden name was Devoe, and that this deponent was the only child surviving at the time of Mothers death. That her Father said Abram was an Enlisted Soldier in one of the New York Regiments She has often heard him tell of his service and speak of Colonel Dubois in whose Regt she always believed he served, always understood [that] when he enlisted he resided in then Albany County State aforesaid and [served for] three years. that after her Fathers inlistment her Mother went and resided at her Fathers untill his return from the service. Deponent further Testifies that the family was poor and unlettered, and she does not know of a pension even being asked, and that it is but lately she ascertained that there was any thing due this deponent. This deponent further says that she has endeavoured to find some Record of the said Abram and Janes Marriage but cannot, and must therefore depend on such proof as she is able to obtain, that her mother never intermarried after her Fathers death, which was in the year 1819. And this deponent further testifies, in addition to her form application, as to her mothers death. That her mother said Jane died in the town of [Waterford] County of Saratoga the first of April Eighteen hundred and [forty one(?)] further this deponent says she is very poor, and asks to be a [awarded] what was due her Mother under the act aforesaid at the time of her death for the Services of her Father as before stated, and further that she is 64 years old and that there were children born before her and who one all dead.
[signed] Mariah Quick  X her mark
Subscribed and sworn this 12th day of February 1848 before me 
[signed] Moses Warren J Peace Troy
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And the said Court do certify that it was satisfactory made to appear before said Court by the adduction of proof that Maria Quick within named, was the only child and over Twenty one years of age at the time of her Mothers death the said Jane within named, and that her Father the said Abram within named died in the year Eighteen hundred and nineteen and her mother died the first of April Eighteen hundred and forty three 
[signed] Moses Warren Justice of the Justices Court of the City of Troy 

Rensselaer County 
Troy Justices Court } S.S.  I Prentiss L Jones Clerk of the Justices Court of the City of Troy (the same being a Court of Record having a clerk & seal) do certify that Moses Warren the Justice before whom the said Maria Quick made the foregoing declaration & before whom the said Maria Quick was sworn was an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County of Rensselaer and one of the Justices of the Justices Court of the City of Troy duly commissioned sworn and acting [as] one of the said Justices at the time of taking such declaration 
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court this 12 day of February 1848 
[signed] P L Jones Clerk Jus Court
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J. L. Edwards 
Come of Pensions 
Washington City
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Lansingburgh Feby 17th 1848
Sir
In answer to yours of January 22d in the case of Mariah Quick for a Pension under the act of 1836 - for the Services of her Father Abram Quick in the Revolution I enclose you further proof of the manner and service of said Abram - Which will be satisfactory to the Department. Also a new declaration of the applicant, in yours you say nothing of the affidavit of Dix 
As the applicant is poor and has obtained all the proof she has able to in her situation I think it will [illegible, suffice?]
I am Yours Respectfully 
[signed] Jacob Morris 

J. L. Edwards Comr of Pensions
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State of New York 
Rensselaer County ss 
On this 10 day of June Eighteen hundred and forty Eight personally appeared before me Ebenezer Barton a Justice of the County aforesaid, The undernamed deponent a resident of said County aged [blank] years, who being duly sworn according to law Testifies and says that in the Revolutionary war he resided in Albany County State aforesaid, that he was well acquainted and a neighbour of Abram Quick and his wife Jane whose maiden name was Devoe, this deponent says that he did a great deal of teaming for the Army South, North & West that said Abram left and enlisted in one of the New York Regiments, this deponent remembers seeing said Abram in the service twice, when he was out with his team, but from old age and length of time, cannot bring to mind the place I saw him, and conversed with him, but remember his Colonels name was Debois, this name I remember only from its being a relative name in my Fathers family-- I further testify that I was not at the marriage of said Abram and Jane, but know the [they] went to get married, and I saw them the next day, and always after acknowledged themselves man and wife and so reputed to the time of said Abrams death. This was before Burgoynes Surrender. Said Abram left his wife at her farthers [father’s] when he was in the service. said Abram was in the service when Burgoyne surrendered.
[signed] John Jones  X his mark
Subscribed and sworn this 10 day of June Eighteen hundred and forty Eight before me 
[signed] E. C. Barton Justice of the Peace
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I certify that I am personally acquainted with the within deponent, and that he is creditable person and cannot write his name – 
[signed] E C Barton Justice of the peace
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STATE OF NEW YORK, 
RENSSELAER COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, } ss. 
I AMBROSE H SHELDON, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify, that E.C. Barton before whom the annexed Deposition was made and whose name is thereunto subscribed, was at the day of the date thereof a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, and duly authorized by law to take the same, and that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Justice and verily believe that his signature to the said Deposition is genuine.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County, this thirteenth day of June Clerk. 1848 
[signed] A H Sheldon Clerk.
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17 June 1848 
Mariah Quick 
Ames
Jane Quick
N York
Lansingburgh N York


J. L. Edwards
Comr of Pensions 
Washington City

[postmark] Lansingburgh NY [date illegible]
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Lansingburgh June 13 1843 
Sir
I enclose you the fullest proof that can be had in the case of Mariah Quick for a Pension for the service of her Father Abram This with the other testimony you have must put it without a shadow of doubt that the service, and marriage, entitles her to a Pension 
I am Your 
Respectfully 
[signed] Jacob Morris

J. L. Edwards 
Comr of Pensions
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[stamped] FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE

J. L. Edwards 
Comr of Pensions 
Washington City

[postmark] Lansingburgh NY Oct 5
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Oct 9 48 
Heirs of Abram Quick decd. 
Jacob Morris 
no ansr reqd
see let 11 Nov 48
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Lansingburgh Oct 4th 1848 
Sir
Some time since I sent you further evidence in the case of the heir of Jane Quick for the services of her Father Abram  All the evidences previous to your last letter swore positive that they were married previous to his Enlistment, and that he Enlisted in one of the New York Regts. The last Evidence is that he saw him in the service of one of the New York Regts. and that he knew they were married previous to Burgoynes Surrender, as there is no other person of that name in either of the Regts of York State, and the Applicant being a person of no Education. And her statement being so fully sustained by positive proof. I think the department will have no objection to allowing her claim if the last evidence was recd 
With respect I am Yours &c 
[signed] Jacob Morris

J. L. Edwards 
Com of Pensions
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State of New York - Rensselaer County ss 
Personally appeared before me Ebenezer C. Barton Justice of the peace for the County aforesaid, the undernamed deponent, resident of the County aforesaid who being duly sworn according to law, Testifies and says that he has examined the town and County records in Saratoga County State aforesaid and all church record in the neighborhood where Abram Quick and Jane his wife resided at the time they were said to have been married and that there is no records to be found and that there is no family record to be found. 
Sworn to and subscribed the 27th day of October 1849 before me
[signed] E. C. Barton J Peace 
Justice of the peace-- William C. Follet
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I certify that I am personally acquainted with the within deponent and that he is a person of truth and veracity 
[signed] E C Barton Justice of the peace

STATE OF NEW YORIK, 
RENSSELAER COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE } ss.
I, AMBROSE H. SHELDON, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that Ebenezer C Barton before whom the annexed Affidavit and certificate was made, and whose name is thereto subscribed, was at the day of the date thereof, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and sworn, and that his signature thereto subscribed is genuine.
IN TESTMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said County, this Eighth day of November 1849
[signed] A H. Sheldon  clerk
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State of New York, Rensselaer County ss
On this 29th day of October 1849 personally appeared before me Ebenezer C. Barton Justice of the peace of the County aforesaid. The undernamed deponent aged 98 years a resident of the aforesaid county who being duly sworn according to law testifies that he was well acquainted with Abram Quick and Jane his wife, whose maiden name was Devoe. that they all then resided in Albany now Saratoga County. That before Burgoynes Surrender said Abram Enlisted or so said in the neighborhood, in the service for 3 years in one of the York Regts before his time expired this deponent saw said Abram in the service in Col Dubois Regt. this he well remembers, by knowing another person in the same Regt by the name of Adam Hartman. And further that said Abram and Jane, was said to have been married some time before he enlisted, lived together acknowledged themselves as Such and to reputed in the neighborhood to the time of his death, this deponent is also acquainted with Mariah their daughter applying for a Pension for her Fathers service under the act of 1836 
[signed] Abram Wilson  X his mark
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year first above written before me 
[signed] E. C. Barton J. Peace
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I certify that I am personally acquainted with the within deponent and that he is a person of truth and veracity, And cannot write – 
[signed] E. C. Barton Justice Peace 

STATE OF NEW YORK. 
RENSSELAER COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, } ss. 
I, AMBROSE H. SHELDON, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that Ebenezer C. Barton before whom the annexed Affidavit and certificate was made, and whose name is thereto subscribed, was at the day of the date thereof, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and sworn, and that his signature thereto subscribed is genuine. 
IN TESTIONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said County, this Eighth day of November 1849. 
[signed] A. H. Sheldon Clerk
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[postmark] Lansingburgh N.Y. Nov 26

W Ames

Novr 28 1849 
Addl end Mariah Quick [illegible, widow?] of Abraham [Abram]
‘36
Jane Quick wid of Abram

J. L. Edwards
Com of Pensions 
Washington City
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Lansingburgh Nov 26 1849 
Sir
I enclose further evidence in the case of Mariah Quick for a Pension under the act of 1836. Together with the proof now in possession of the department I perceive will be sufficient to establish her claim - beyond a doubt – 
I am Yours 
Respectfully 
[signed] Jacob Morris 

J. L. Edwards 
Comr of Pensions 

P.S. The former proof Identified him as the soldier - and Husband as far as possible at this late date -
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J. L. Edwards Comr of Pensions Washington City

Respg Case of Mariah Quick 
N.Y. 

4953

[postmark] Lansingburgh N.Y. Mar 4
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Lansingburgh March 15th 1850 
Sir
I received your of the 15th Feby last in the case of Mariah Quick applying for a Pension due her Mother Jane for her husbands Service Abram 
By your letter, I think there must have been some mistake in the examination of Proof (as you say there was no facts referenced to to establish the marriage) now I believe all the Witnesses swear positive that he enlisted and was married before Burgoynes Surrender Viz 1777.
Secondly you say that the required proof is not shown, and that was that he was the soldier set forth in the Comptrollers certificate and must be proven by a person who served with him. That has not been done, and probably cannot be, but it has been proven that he did enlist in and was seen in the service in one of the N. Y. Regiments, and the last witness testifies that he saw him in the service before his time expired, which was 3 years and that he knew an other person in the same Regt. Viz Col Dubois. I think If the Department will again give the subject an careful examination that it will prove satisfactory 
Yours Respectfully 
[signed] Jacob Morris

J. L. Edward Comr of Pensions
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Thomas Lumpkin Esq 
Pension Agent 
Washington City

[postmark] Lansingburgh N.Y. Apr 13
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Lansingburgh April 12th 1850 
Sir
from seeing a circular of your addressed to A. Follet Esq. I send you the following Case. Vzt. Mariah Quick, made application for the Pension due her Mother Jane for the services of her Farther [Father] Abram Quick in the Revolutionary War under the Act of 1836 
There is more proof made in her case than in any case I ever knew, as to his being the person who served in the New York Line - and also as to the marriage. Still they do not allow the Pension. I think the evidence has not been property examined by the proper persons, but by some of the Clerks  If I was at Washington myself I think there would be no difficulty. If you will attend to its allowance. I will remit you $50. 
I am Your Respectfully 
[signed] Jacob Morris
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Ap 22 /50 
Mr. Lumpkin 
April 15th 1850 
Encloses letter from Jacob Morris, in the case of Mrs Maria Quick asks a reconsideration of it

Mr Allison 

Refd to Comr of Pension 
Dep. Interior
April 19. 1850
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Washington DC 
April 15th ’50.
Sir,
I herewith enclose a letter from Mr Jacob Morris of New York, asking that the case of Mrs Mariah Quick who claims a pension in virtue of one due her Mother, the widow of Abram Quick who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution under the Act of 4th July 1836. New-York case, may be reconsidered 
Mr Morris says this case is properly made out and should be allowed. You will oblige all the parties concerned by causing a review to be made in this case, and if not allowed, that the objections may be printed out to you 
I have the honor to be 
[illegible] Mo. Respy
Your Obt Sert 
[signed] Th. Lumpkin

Hon. Th. Ewing
Secretary of the 
Dept. of the Interior.
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Maria Quick 
child of Abram & Jane
N York

Mr Cole 
March 15 1851

[illegible] April 4 - 51 

Mr Lumpkin
Page 51

Lansingburgh Novr 5th 1850 
Sir
a short time since Mariah Quick through you received a Pension under the act of 38, when it should have been under the act of 36 and commenced on the 4th Mar. 31 as all the evidence in the case went to show that they were married prior to his service  Please look to this immediately, and let know how it stands, and what must be done 
Your Respectfully 
[signed] Wm C. Follet Esqr

to Thomas Lumpkin
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p. 63 Dec 4-50 
Washington 
Nov 8/50 
Th Lumpkin 
Enclosing letter from Andrew Follett, asking that the case of Mrs Mariah Quick under the act of July 4, 1836 may be reviewed 

Dec 4/50
[illegible] Triplett

Refd to Comr of Pensions
Dept Interior
Dec 3 1850
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Washington, D.C. 
Novr 8th 1850 
Sir,
I have the honor to enclose herewith Mr Folletts’ letter asking that the case of Mrs Mariah Quick of New York, may be reviewed with regard to her being placed under the act of 4th July, 1836. The evidence as to her marriage prior to the termination of her husbands’ service, is believed to be conclusive 
Mr. Follett is Mrs. Quick’s Attorney, and Friend 
I have the honor to be, Sir, very respy Your Obt. Sevt. 
[signed] Th Lumpkin 

Hon. Alexr. H. H. Stuart 
Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior.
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March 31. 1851 
Rel: to appl of Maria Quick
Jacob Morris 
Lansingburg 
N.Y. 

J. L. Edwards 
Comr of Pensions
Washington City

[postmark] Lansingburgh N.Y. Mar 28
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Lansingburgh March 27 1851 
Sir, about one year since Mariah Quick applied for a Pension for the services of her Father Abram due her Mother I am under the act of 1836, and was allowed a pension under the act of 1838. I suppose that upon an examination of the evidence it will be seen that all the proof went to show conclusively that the marriage took place previous to his enlistment Please to inform me on the subject.
Respectfully yours—
[signed] Jacob Morris

J. L. Edwards 
Comr of Pensions
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Jane Quick 
N.Y.  act 36 

Ex by Col Sylvester 
June 17 - 57
Page 57

Whereas I, Mariah Quick of the Town of Lansingburgh in the County of Rensselaer N.Y. am the daughter of Abel [?Abram?] Quick and Jane Quick, both now deceased, the said Abel Quick having been a soldier in the war of the Revolution, and the said Jane Quick his widow, having been allowed a pension on account of the services of the said Abel Quick (her husband,) under the act of Congress of the 7th July 1838 at the rate of $80 per annum, And whereas I am informed and believe that the evidence now on file at the pension office in the city of Washington proves that the Marriage of the said Abel and Jane Quick took place prior to the enlistment & service of the said Abel Quick and that therefore the said Jane Quick should have been pensioned under the act of 4th July 1836 instead of the act of 7th July 1838. Now therefore in consideration of the facts as above set forth. I do hereby constitute and appoint Henry H. Sylvester Esqr of the City of Washington my true and lawful attorney. and agent, for me and in my name and behalf to apply for and prosecute my claim to the pension to which the said Jane Quick (My Mother) was entitled under the said act of the 4th July 1836 - hereby fully revoking any and all other powers of atty, to any person whatsoever for the purposes herein above named, Witness my hand and seal this 29th day of May A.D. 1851 
[note: remainder of affidavit covered by certification. Full text of affidavit is transcribed on the following page]

STATE OF NEW YORK. RENSSELAER COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, } ss.
I, HENRY A. CLUM, Clerk of the County of Rensselaer, do hereby Certify that Isaac Ransom Esqr whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of proof or acknowledgment of the annexed Instrument, was, at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment, one of the Justices of the Peace of the County of Rensselaer, dwelling in said County; duly authorized to take such proof or acknowledgment. And that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Justice, and verily believe that his signature to the said Certificate of proof or acknowledgment is genuine, and that said Instrument is executed and acknowledged according to the laws of the State of New York. 
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of said County, this thirtieth day of May A. D. 1851 
[signed] Henry A. Clum Clerk
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Whereas I, Mariah Quick of the Town of Lansingburgh in the County of Rensselaer N.Y. am the daughter of Abel [?Abram?] Quick and Jane Quick, both now deceased, the said Abel Quick having been a soldier in the war of the Revolution, and the said Jane Quick his widow, having been allowed a pension on account of the services of the said Abel Quick (her husband,) under the act of Congress of the 7th July 1838 at the rate of $80 per annum, And whereas I am informed and believe that the evidence now on file at the pension office in the city of Washington proves that the Marriage of the said Abel and Jane Quick took place prior to the enlistment & service of the said Abel Quick and that therefore the said Jane Quick should have been pensioned under the act of 4th July 1836 instead of the act of 7th July 1838. Now therefore in consideration of the facts as above set forth. I do hereby constitute and appoint Henry H. Sylvester Esqr of the City of Washington my true and lawful attorney. and agent, for me and in my name and behalf to apply for and prosecute my claim to the pension to which the said Jane Quick (My Mother) was entitled under the said act of the 4th July 1836 - hereby fully revoking any and all other powers of atty, to any person whatsoever for the purposes herein above named, Witness my hand and seal this 29th day of May A.D. 1851 
[signed] Maria Quick  X her mark
Executed in presence of Isaac Ransom  Wm. C Follet

State of New York 
County of Rensselaer ss. On this 29th day of May A.D. 1851 before me the subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for the said County personally appeared [Mariah] Quick above named, and to me known, and acknowledged the foregoing power of Attorney to be her act and and
[signed] Isaac Ransom Justice of the Peace
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State of New York
County of Rensselaer ss  Mariah Quick of the Town of Lansingburgh in said County being duly sworn according to law doth depose that she is a daughter, and the only child of Abel Quick and Jane Quick both now deceased, and who are respectively named in the within power of attorney. And that she is directly interested in the claim and application about to be made for a pension to the said Jane Quick deceased under the act of the 4th July 1836 - on account of the services of her Father the said Abel Quick Deceased. 
[signed] Maria Quick X her mark
Sworn to and subscribed on this 29th day of May AD 1851, before me
[signed] Isaac Ransom Justice of the Peace 


Jane Quick
N.Y. act 36

Ex by Col Sylvester
June 17 - 57
Page 60

Jane Quick NY   36
Maria Van Burkard [Buskirk?]
Dalana Lau [or Law]
David Henry NY  
Try 36 and 43 and 32 
June 3 –


All those cases. Ex by H H Sylvester June 17 1857
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June 2 1851 
Sir
Encld you will find addl proof on the case of the appl. of Jno. Dill for an increase of pension from NY Act 7 Jun 1832 
Also an appl. in behalf of Maria Van Buskirk, widow of Martin suspd from NY – Also a power of Atty from Mariah Quick, daughter of Jane Quick for a transfer from the Act of 1838 to that of 1836.
A power of Atty from Anna Mark daughter of Joseph Law [or Lau] for an increase of pension under the Act of June 7 1832
Also from Isaac Striker as Executor of David Henry decd. a pension under Act of 1818 for an increase under the Act of June 7 1832
And it is my desire to have permission to examine the papers in that case 
I am Respectfully
[signed] H H Sylvester

F. S. Evans Esq
Chf Clk
d. O.S
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Pension Office 
March 14, 1841, 
Sir,
I herewith return the letter of Mr Follett, relative to the case of Mariah Quick, who, he states, is a pensioner under the act of July 7. 1838. There is no pensioner of that name upon our Rolls, but there is a Jane Quick widow of Abraham, whose claim was admitted on the 24th of April last under the act of July 4, 1836, and the certificate in the case in favor of her daughter Maria, sent to you on the same day. 
Very Respectfully, 
Your Obt Svt 
[signed] J E Heath Com of Pensions


Thomas Lumpkin Esq 
Present.