Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 11,563, for Timothy Meach, Massachusetts

SERVICE
Mass
Meach, Timothy or Meech Williams, Ann
NUMBER
R. 11.563
CONTENTS
Former widow

Sam Williams widow of Jno. Meach
Marriage
files by V Ellis Atty

State of New York } County of Albany } to wit.
I Phoebe Cogswell of the City of Albany in the County aforesaid, being duly sworn, depose and say that I was acquainted with Mr. Timothy Meech formerly a resident of the town of Worthington State of Massachusetts, and Ann Caldwell once a resident of this City, and that according to my best recollection and belief the said Timothy Meech together with the said Ann Caldwell came to my house on or about the 19 th day of April 1809., and was then, there, and in my presence joined in marriage by the Rev. Alexander Miller. And I further depose and say that the said Alexander Miller was a Minister of the Gospel in good and regular standing, and duly authorized to solemnize marriages. —
Witness Nathan Gibbs. Jr. } Phoebe Cogswell
Sworn & Subscribed before me this 13 th day of August 1855 by Phoebe Cogswell who I verily believe is a credible & disinterested Witness, — & further certify that I am not interested in the case above prosecution of the claim of Mrs Ann Meech for Pension,
Amos Paddock Commissioner of Deeds Albany NY

State of New York, City and County of Albany, Clerk's Office,
ss:
I, Robert Harper, Clerk of the said City and County, do hereby CERTIFY, that William S Paddock , whose name is subscribed to the certificate of Proof or Acknowledgment of the annexed instrument in writing, and endorsed thereon, was, at the time of taking such Proof or Acknowledgment, a Commissioner of Deeds in and for the city aforesaid, dwelling in the said city, and duly authorized to take the same; that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Commissioner, and verily believe that the signature to the said certificate of Proof or Acknowledgment is genuine; and that the said instrument is executed and acknowledged according to the laws of the State of New York.
5 ny
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal, this
13 day of August 185 3
R Harper Clerk.

Ann Williams widow of Timothy Meech Arlington
Filed by P. Ellis copy

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Berkshire County, ss.
On this twelfth day of July A. D. 1853. personally appeared before the Probate Court of the County and State aforesaid, Ann Williams formerly Ann Meach, widow of Timothy Meach, a resident of the said County, who is aged seventy-eight years, and who being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed on the 3 d day of February 1853. granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War; that she is the widow of Timothy Meach, who was a private during the early part of the war, and served as such for some two or three years, when he was, on the 24 th day of September 1779 appointed first Lieutenant of the 10 th Company of the Militia of Massachusetts, by the Council of Massachusetts Bay, (now State) and that he continued to serve in said Company as Lieutenant during a considerable portion of the war, and that he also served as a Commissary, and in various positions, and was at Stillwater, Tienderoga, Stonington Point, Sag Harbor, Scarsborough, West Point, and other places, and was in service in various positions, as aforesaid, as long as the War continued; that she has often heard her said husband Timothy Meach, relate his services, and that her knowledge of his said services, is derived from himself and from others who conversed with him about Revolutionary times, and incidents, and that she knows nothing personally of his said services; and she further declares that she was married to Timothy Meach at Albany, New York, on the 19 th day of April 1809 by Alexander Miller, and that the only record of said marriage known to her, is in a Day book of her said husband, and she had a certificate of said marriage, but it was given to a Pension agent named Mel Pierce of Lenox Mass, which she will endeavor to procure; and that her said husband Timothy Meach died at Worthington Mass, on the 16 th day of September 1825; and further she declares that she was married to David Williams on the 24 th day of September 1829 and that said David Williams died on the 14 th day of March 1835, and that she is now a widow, and has been a widow during the whole period of time from the 14 th day of March 1835 to this day; and she further declares that she was not married to said Timothy Meach before the 2 d day of January 1800, but at the time above stated; and she further declares that the Commission of Timothy Meach which she now furnishes to be filed with her

that she was not married to said Timothy Meach before the 2 nd day of Jan- uary 1800, but at the time above stated; and she further declares that the Com- mission of Timothy Meach which she now furnishes to be filed with her application, dated the 24 th day of September 1779 and signed by John Avery, D. L. and countersigned by various other persons, was in the possession of said Timothy Meach, at and before his death, and has been preserved by her, and that she formerly had his discharge, and gave it to some agent in Worthington Mass. whose name she does not remember; and she further declares that her maiden name was Ann Caldwell.
Anne Williams
Widow
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written before the Court aforesaid, as witness my hand and official seal.
Daniel V. Dewey Judge of Probate.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Berkshire County ss. I Henry W. Taft. Register of Probate for said County of Berkshire, do certify and declare, that Daniel N. Denny Esq. before whom the foregoing proceedings were had, at the date of such proceedings was and still is, Judge of Probate within and for said County of Berkshire, and that full faith and credit are and ought to be given to his acts as such accordingly - and that the foregoing certified signature, purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Probate Court this twelfth day of July in the year Eighteen hundred fifty three.
Henry W. Taft Reg. d of Probate
Quint

Ann Williams widow of Timothy Meek
marriage & death
filed by
V. Ellis Clerk

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Hampshire County ff
We, Col. William Rice and Mrs. William Rice of the town of Worthington in the County aforesaid, being duly sworn, depose and say that we were acquainted with Mr. Timothy Meech formerly a resident of this town, and that we attended him in the sickness, which terminated his life, and according to our best recollection and belief, the said Timothy Meech died on the 16 th day of September 1825; we further testify that we attended his funeral, and was at his grave when he was buried.
Witness J. C. Rice
William Rice
J. C. Porter
Wm Rice
July 28 th 1853 Personally appeared William Rice and Wm Rice to me well known and made oath in due form to the foregoing statement by them subscribed and I further declare that I have no interest whatever in the result of this application
Edward C Porter justice of the Peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Hampshire County ff
I, Col. William Rice of the town of Worthington, in the County aforesaid, being duly sworn, depose and say that I find the following inscription on the tomb stone of Mr Timothy Meech, formerly a resident of this town; as
Sacred to the memory of Timothy Meech, who died Sep 16. 1825, aged 85 years"
and I further depose and say that the following, according to my best recollection and belief, is a correct copy of an entry in his Day Book "April 19 th 1809, I was at Albany, and was married to Ann Caldwell".
The said Day Book has been preserved

tomb stone of Mr Timothy Meech, formerly a resident of this town; "of
Sacred to the memory of Timothy Meech, who died Sep 16. 1825, aged 85 years"
and I further depose and say that the following, according to my best recollection and belief, is a correct copy of an entry in his Day Book "April 1 st 1809, I was at Albany, and was married to Ann Caldwell".
The said Day Book has been preserved in his family, and is now before us, and we believe it to have been the said Timothy Meech's Book and the entry to be in his own hand-writing
Witness J. H. Rice E. C. Porter
William Rice
July 28 th 1853. Personally appeared William Rice to me well known & declared the foregoing statements by him subscribed to be true according to his best recollection and I certify that I have no interest whatever in the result of this application
Edward C. Porter Justice of the Peace

Ans COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
HAMPSHIRE ss.
I, Samuel Wells, Clerk of the Judicial Courts of the Commonwealth, for the County of Hampshire, do certify, that Edward C. Porter Esquire, whose signature is affixed to the certificate on the paper hereto annexed, was, at the date thereof, one of the Justices of the Peace, within and for said County, duly commissioned, and acting under the authority of this Commonwealth; and that full faith and credit is, and ought to be given, to his acts and attestations, done in that capacity; and that I am acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Edward C. Porter and believe his signature to said certificate is genuine.
In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the Supreme Judicial Court, for said Commonwealth, this Third day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty Three
Samuel Wells Clerk.

All inquiries regarding this job should refer to Requisition No. 37728
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November 30, 192 9.
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Title and description of job photostatic copies of 5 pages from Revolutionary War pension claim of Timothy Meach, Mass. Troops, R. 11563.
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MRS. CHARLOTTE TAYLOR LUCKHURST REGISTERED GENEALOGIST 156 WESTERN AVENUE ALBANY, NEW YORK
PHONE Branch 476 37725 e Print Work.
Nov 22 1929
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Rev & 1812 Wars Section, MMHF.
In reply to yours of Nov. 20. re applica- tion of Ann Williams for service of her former husband Timothy Meech, (R.11563)
Enclosed please find P.O. Order for 75 cts as per your letter,
Very truly yours,
Charlotte H. Luckhurst
M.O.# 152848 - 75 cents.
FINANCE DIVISION RECORDS SECTION NOV 25 1929 BUREAU OF PENSIONS

's Section.
November 20, 1929.
Mrs. Charlotte T. Luckhurst, 156 Western Avenue, Albany, New York.
Dear Madam:
I advise you that the Revolutionary War records of this bureau do not show that pension was ever claimed by any soldier named Timothy Meech or Meach.
It appears however, that a claim for pension was made by Ann Williams on account of the services of her former husband Lieutenant Timothy Meech or Meach in the Revolution (R.11563).
At the time of her application, 1853, she was living in Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
Soldier died at Worthington, Massachusetts.
If you desire photostatic copies of papers on file in this claim the same will be furnished at the rate of fifteen cents a page.
The number of pages to be copied is five.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this bureau by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior.
Very truly yours,
EARL D. CHURCH, Commissioner.

The Major Part of the COUNCIL of Massachusetts-Bay, in New-England.
To Timothy Meach Gen: Greeting.
YOU being appointed First Lieutenant of the First Company Commanded by William  Ensign  Webber in the Second Regiment of Militia in the County of Hampshire where of Israel Chapin Esq: is Colonel
By Virtue of the Power vested in us, WE do by these Presents, (reposing Special Trust and Confidence in your Loyalty, Courage and good Conduct,) Commission you accordingly.—You are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the Duty of a 1 st Lieut in leading, ordering, and exercising said Company in Arms, both Inferior Officers and Soldiers; and to keep them in good Order and Discipline: And they are hereby commanded to obey you as their First Lieutenant and you are yourself, to observe and follow such Orders and Instructions as you shall from Time to Time receive from the Major Part of the Council or your Superior Officers.
GIVEN under our Hands, and the Seal of the said State, at Boston the twenty fourth Day of September in the Year of our LORD, 1770.
By the Command of the Major Part of the Council.
John Avery Dyer
Jerusalem Ariemas
Flushing Moses Gill Jabez Fisher B. White Dan Davis D. Dyer H. Gano J. H. H. H. J. Pitts Sam Niles M. Dyer Nath Goodwin A. Fuller

The Major Part of the COUNCIL of Massachusetts-Bay, in New-England.
To Timothy Meach Gen: Greeting.
YOU being appointed First Lieutenant of the ... Company Commanded by ... in the Second Regiment of Militia in the County of Hampshire Whereof Israel Chapin Esq: is Colonel
By Virtue of the Power vested in us, WE do by these Presents, (reposing Special Trust and Confidence in your Loyalty, Courage and good Conduct,) Commission you accordingly.—You are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the Duty of a 1st Lieut in leading, ordering, and exercising said Company in Arms, both Inferior Officers and Soldiers; and to keep them in good Order and Discipline: And they are hereby commanded to obey you as their First Lieutenant and you are yourself, to observe and follow such Orders and Instructions as you shall from Time to Time receive from the Major Part of the Council or your Superior Officers.
Given under our Hands, and the Seal of the said State, at Boston the twenty fourth Day of September in the Year of our LORD, 1770.
By the Command of the Major Part of the Council.
John Avery Doy
Jerusalem
Flushing Moses Gill Jacob Fisher Nathaniel Davis Dan Danforth Gardner
Jonathan Pitts Sam Niles M c Kim Noah Goodwin A. Fuller

Ph. Off Mch. 23 rd /55
This Writ has affixed for Dam: an inv: of David Williams, a red: pen: & will prob: be for as his inv:
"Boyer M."

No 3123
Mrs Ann Williams of Timothy Meach Let to V. Ellis Oct 14. 1853 Gray
11563

1929 Nov 20 - Mrs. E. J. Luckhurst adv. cost of photos etc - 1929 3/6 1929 Dec 13 - Photos to Mrs. E. J. Luckhurst
Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
11.5/63
P. O.
Ann Williams
Service:
Tim Meach
REJECTED
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contr
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

177 Pension Office Oct 14/53
Sir,
The revolutionary militia rolls of the state of Massachusetts are in the custody of the secretary of that state. It will be necessary to obtain his certification of the military services of Timothy Meech who was a first Lieutenant of the tenth company, commanded by Ebenezer Webber in the second regiment of Militia in the county of Hampshire where of Israel Chapin Esq was Colonel
The claim of Mrs. Ann Williams is necessarily suspended
Respectfully &c
W. Ellis Present

MRS. CHARLOTTE TAYLOR LUCKHURST REGISTERED GENEALOGIST 156 WESTERN AVENUE ALBANY, NEW YORK
Nov. 16 1929
Pension Bureau, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen-;
I have the statement that Lieutenant Timothy Meech (Meach) was a pensioner of the Revolutionary War, he lived and died at Worthington, Hampshire Co. Mass.
I would like a photostat copy of his application for pension, please advise me as to cost and I will forward money-order at once,
Very truly yours,
Charlotte T. Luckhurst

Washington 3 Sept 53 Comm r of Pensions
Sir,
I file herewith the dis- -culation of Ann Williams who was formerly Ann Meek widow of Timothy Meek an officer of the Revolution, for pension under act 3 Feb 53 -
Proofs also as follows
viz 1 st Timothy Meek's Com n as Lieutenant.
2 d Proof of marriage (by Mrs. Caglesmill).
3 d Proof by Mr & Mrs Rice of Meek's death and copy of record of marriage See do
4 th Proof of marriage of Mrs Meek to H Williams See his death. -
Quid

Proof of service will be hereafter procured.
Very respectfully
William Ellis Attorney