Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 2834, for William Mc Cormick, Pennsylvania

SERVICE
NUMBER
Penn
McCornick, William H. 2834 Grissil
CONTENTS

3988  Pennsylvania
Elizabeth M c Cornick widow of William M c Cornick , dec d .
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 5 March 1817 - of General in the State of Penna who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Wilson of the Regt commanded by Genl Wayne in the Penna line for 2 years.
Inscribed on the Roll of Philadelphia at the rate of 80 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 day of Augt 1839, & sent to D. Nelson  Washington Pennsylv a
Arrears to the 14th of Mar 1839 $ 240.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sep 39 40.00 $280.00
{ Act July 7, } { 1838. }
Recorded by D. M c Henry Clerk, Book A. Vol. 2. Page 158.
One of four children paid at Treasury, under act of 6 April 1838, from 4 March 1836 to 27 June 1839. Agent notified 18 April 1845.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
February 17 th 1846.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1833, entitled "An Act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," and the third section of the Act of August 23, 1842, extending the time within which pensioners may receive their pensions from the pension agents, the of four children of Grisel McCormick act. , a Pensioner on the Roll of the Philadelphia, Pa. Agency, at the rate of Eighty Dollars and  Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th July, 1838, — has been paid at this Department, from the 1 st of March 1836 to the 27 th June 1839.
Respectfully, yours,
William N. Parris
Comptroller.
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, Present.

State of Pennsylvania Green County } ss
On this 8 day of June 1839 personally appeared before Asa McWhannan a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County aforesaid Grisil McCormick, a resident of Morris Township in the County of Green and State of Pennsylvania aged seventy five years past, on the 29th day of June 1838, 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 7th 1838, entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows." That she is the widow of William McCormick who was a soldier in the Army of the United States, during the Revolutionary war, & be enlisted in the year 1777, in Lancaster County Pennsylvania, where he resided at that time, in Captain Wilson's company of the first Pennsylvania Regiment, to serve for three years, and accordingly he did serve for that period and upwards as will appear from the documentary evidence herewith transmitted. She was discharged by General Wayne in January 1781, which discharge, however, has long since been lost or destroyed. She further declares that she was married to the said William McCormick, on the day of December in the year seventeen hundred and eighty two that her husband, the aforesaid William McCormick, died on the fifth day of March in the year Eighteen hundred and seventeen and that she has remained a widow and unmarried ever since that period. That she was not married to the said William McCormick prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January, seventeen hundred and ninety four, viz: at the time above stated. That she has no record of her said marriage nor to her knowledge was any record ever made of it.
Sworn and subscribed this 8 day of June 1839 before me
Asa McWhannan
her Grisil McCormick Mark

I do hereby Certify, that the applicant Priscilla McCormick, from bodily infirmity cannot attend the court. Given under my hand this 3 day of June 1839.
Second Motion.
Asa Mitchell
Q
1839
Second Motion.

MAI
April 14, 1928.
Honorable Marvin Jones, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C.
My dear Mr. Jones:
In response to your letter of April 9, 1928, with letter of Maxine McCormick of Amarillo, Texas enclosed, I have the honor to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 2834, it appears that William McCormick, while a resident of Hanover Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, enlisted in 1777, served as private in Captain James Wilson's Company, First Pennsylvania Regiment and was discharged January 16, 1781. He died March 5, 1817.
Soldier married in December 1782, Grissil, maiden name not given. She was born June 29, 1783.
She was allowed pension on account of the services of her husband in the Revolution, on her application executed June 3, 1839 while a resident of Morris Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania. She died June 27, 1839.
She was survived by four children names not stated.
Owing to the very large number of inquiries similar

to that of Miss McCormick and the lack of a clerical force available for the purpose, the bureau is unable to make immediate reply to each request pertaining to soldiers of the Revolution and War of 1812.
Letters are being answered as rapidly as possible in the order of receipt.
Very truly yours,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.
1 encl.

May-19-1920 K. 15 to R. 11, C. 12 - R. 11, C. 12 Pueblo Co.
1928-Apr. 14. Hish. To Hon. Marvin Jones For Madine McCormick - MTS 1936-Apr. 7. Mr. E. L. Faulkner rel. To residences etc. MTS
WIDOW, &c.
File No.
2834
Grissil M c Cormick Widow William M c Cormick P. Rev War.
July 7, 1838.
Index Vol. M. Page 3988.
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Guysal M c Comicko Certificate

We hereby Certify that, Grisild M c Cormick, a married woman, lived in my Congregation mostly from her childhood, was admitted to the distinguishing Priviledges of Christ's church, and leaves us free from Publick, or church censure, and may be Received as a regular Member of any christian Society where Providence may order her Lot: Given at Paxton, with advice of the Session, this 11 th Day of Oct r 1784. by
John Elder V.D.M.

Sir
Washington June 3 rd 1839
I enclose you the declaration of Gracie McCornick, widow of William McCornick, who claims a pension under the act of the 7 th July 1838, together with Vouchers to sustain her claim. I am very Respectfully Your att. Servt. David Atchison
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City

Oath to William McCormick

Lancaster County ss.
I do certify that William McCormack of Hanover Township hath voluntarily taken and subscribed the oath of allegiance and fidelity, as directed by an act of the General Assembly of Pennsylvania passed the twenty ninth day of March Anno Domini 1777 witness my hand and Seal the 15 th day of July 1777
W. B. Green
Auditor General's Office
Harrisburg May. 17 th 1839
I certify that the above is A True Copy of the Original remaining on file in this department Witness My hand and Seal of Office the day and year aforesaid
G. R. Updegraff Auditor General

5569
Grisit McCormick of William Palm
admitted Pa 2 yrs #80 Cap Wilson Col. Chambers Pa lin
died 15 March 1817
Act 7 July 1838
David Acheam Washington, Pa.

Certificate of Capt. John Housley

This May Certify that William McCormick was a Soldier in Capt James Wilsons Company in the 1 st Reg t of Pennsyl a and served full three years and more and obtained his discharge at Trenton in the State of New Jersey from Gen l Anthony Wayne after the Mutiny which discharge was dated 16 th day of Jan y 1781
To whom it may concern
For me John Hughes Capt 1 st R: Penn a
Auditor General's Office Harrisburg May 17 th 1839
I do Certify that the above is a true Copy of the Original remaining on file in this department
Witness my hand and Seal of Office The day and year aforesaid
Geo. R. Ely Auditor Gen l

Mem o The Military Service within States does not entitle William M c Comick to U. S. Bounty Land
Isaac Hull
Dept t of War Sec y of Ch. B ty Pnns. 15 Nov r 1816
Certificate of Capt John Hovey

State of Pennsylvania } Green County } ss
Before the undersigned a justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid personally appeared Charles Pettit, aged seventy years past, a resident of Morris township in Green County Pennsylvania, well known to me as a man of truth and veracity, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, depose and say, that he is and has been for the space of fifty years past, well acquainted with Grisel McCormick, widow of William McCormick, a resident of said township and an applicant for a pension from the United States, with her husband the said William McCormick, I was also well acquainted with his death in March 1817, and I know they lived together as man and wife from first acquaintance with them which was in the year 1789 until his death I know moreover that the said Grisel McCormick, has ever since her said husband's death remained a widow and unmarried.
Charles Pettit
Sworn and subscribed before me this 28 th day of May 1830 Benjamin Miller

Pennsylvania Greene County, ss.
I, John Phelan Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County of Greene & State aforesaid, do certify that the Hon. Asa M'Clure, Esquire before whom the foregoing Declaration purports to have been made was at the time of the taking thereof, and now is, a Judge of the Court and for said County and State, duly commissioned and sworn, and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine. I also further certify that Benjamin Miller, Esquire before whom the foregoing Affidavit of Charles Pettit purports to have been taken, was at the time of the taking thereof and still is, an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County of Greene and State, duly commissioned and sworn and that full faith and credit are due to all his acts as such, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, at Waynesburg this fourth day of June A.D. 1839
J. Phelan, Protho.

THE PUEBLO NATIONAL BANK
CAPITAL . . $100,000
PUEBLO, COLO. May 12, 1900.
To The Honorable Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:--
Will you please furnish me with a certificate of service of William McCormick who served in Captain James Wilson's Company, 1st Pennsylvania Volunteers, Revolutionary War.
His widow Grace McCormick was granted pension #2834 .
The above information is desired for the purpose of joining the Sons of the Revolution and will be greatly appreciated by
Yours very truly,
A handwritten signature in cursive, reading "R. M. Greene".

The Crystal Ice Company
Manufacturers and Wholesalers of
PUEBLO LITHO CO. COLO.
R. L. MC CORMICK, MANAGER.
COLD STORAGE FURNISHED FOR THE PRESERVATION OF MEATS, POULTRY, PRODUCE, FRUITS, FURS AND WEARING APPAREL. SPECIAL FACILITIES FOR SHIPPING ICE IN CAR LOAD LOTS.
Pueblo, Colo. May 12 th 1900
Hon Commission Pensions. Washington D.C.
Sir:
I am thinking of making application to join the Society of the Sons of the American Revolution and wish a Certificate showing the Military History of my Great Grandfather William M c Cormick who served in Captain James Wilsons Co. of the 1 st Pennsylvania Vols from 1777 to Jan'y 16 th 1781. I refer you to Pension No 2534 granted his widow on account of said service - If you can see fit to issue me said Certificate I will greatly appreciate this favor.
Yours truly,
R. L. M c Cormick
Box 716 Pueblo Colo.

L. GOUGH, PRESIDENT
J. D. CHRISTIAN, VICE-PRESIDENT J. A. HILL, PUBLIC DIRECTOR
GRACE WEBSTER, SECRETARY
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
L. GOUGH C. W. E. BERGNER L. R. CONNER C. H. V. EARL FERD KELLER, JR.
DIRECTORS
FERD KELLER JR., ELECTRA M. B. PERRY, QUARAN L. R. CONNER, FARNEWORTH SAM SULLIVAN, PANPA R. L. SIMMONS, MIAMI C. H. V. EARL, FOLLETT W. C. WOMBLE, SPEARMAN G. F. ORR, PANHANDLE WASH STORM, CLAUDE A. C. WINBERLY, LOCKNEY FRANK SIMONTON, HALE CENTER R. W. B. VENCIL, TULIA L. GOUGH, HEREFORD J. D. CHRISTIAN, FLOYDADA C. W. E. BERGNER, TEXHOMA, OKLA J. W. SMITH, HARTLEY G. M. PEET, AMARILLO W. R. BRADLEY, MOSQUERO, N. M. L. R. TAYLOR, PANPA J. A. HILL, CANTON J. A. WALLACE, RT. A, CLOVIS, N. M.
AMARILLO, TEXAS
Feb. 27, 1928.
Pension Department, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
Will you please send me a copy of pension papers granted to Grace or Grizzill McCormick on June 3, 1859. Grace, or Grizzill, McCormick was the widow of William McCormick, who enlisted in the Revolutionary War from Lancaster County, Pa., in 1777 and served as Private under Captain James Wilson for three years. When granted the pension Mrs. McCormick resided in Morris township, Green County, Pa., Notation on papers is: "O. W. & N. division, J. R. W., 2854-Wid., Rev. War."
I will appreciate it very much if you will send me these papers, as I want to become a member of the Daughters of the Revolution, and I have to have this data before I will be accepted into the Chapter.
Very truly yours,
Maxine M c Cormick
Box 1396.

MARVIN JONES 18TH DISTRICT TEXAS
LOTUS ALLEN VAN HUSS CLERK
HOME ADDRESS: AMARILLO, TEXAS
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WASHINGTON, D. C.
9 April 1928
Hon. Winfield Scott, Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
My dear Sir:
Enclosed you will find letter just received from Maxine McCormick, of Amarillo, Texas, and which is self-explanatory.
I shall be glad to have you furnish the desired information, in order that I may send it to my constituent.
Sincerely yours,

E. L. FOULKE
ROY H. WASSON
LAW OFFICES
FOULKE & WASSON
UNION NATIONAL BANK BLDG.
WICHITA, KANSAS
Feb. 25, 1936.
United States Pension Bureau
Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
We are very desirous of locating the place and date of the death of John McCormick who was the son of William McCormick who served as a Revolutionary Soldier from Lancaster County, Pa. He enlisted in Captain James Wilson's company in 1877.
William McCormick's wife received a pension in 1839 and what we would like to know is where she resided at the time of her death or during the time she was drawing a pension?
We have some information that it was with her son and we might be able to ascertain something concerning him from this information.
Very truly yours,
FOULKE & WASSON
By E. L. Foulke E. L. Foulke
ELF:G

April 7, 1936
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Mr. E. L. Foulke Union National Bank Building Wichita, Kansas
WILLIAM MCCORMICK W. 2834 BA-J/MSF:MLB D
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you state that William McCormick, of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, served in Captain James Wilson's Pennsylvania company, War of the Revolution, and that his widow received a pension in 1839. You request to know where she resided at the time she drew her pension and at the time of her death, this information to aid you in securing the date and place of death of her son, John McCormick.
At the time of her application for pension, June 3, 1839, Grissell McCormick, widow of William McCormick, once of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, resided in Morris Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania. The name of her post office or exact place of residence in the township is not shown in the papers in this pension claim, W. 2834. Her pension certificate was sent to one David Acheson, Washington, Pennsylvania. She died June 27, 1839, place not stated, and was survived by four children. Their names are not given in this claim for pension.
For information in regard to the date of last payment of pension, and name and address of person paid, you should apply to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following: Grissell McCormick, widow of William McCormick, Certificate #3988, issued August 27, 1839, rate $80 per annum, commenced March 4, 1836, Act July 7, 1838, Pennsylvania Agency.
If John McCormick, in whom you are interested, served in the War of 1812, and you will furnish as much as possible of the following data, an effort will be made to locate his record: approximate dates of birth and death, places of residence at enlistment and after service and given name of widow.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator