Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 42972, for John Meriam, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass
Merian, John
S. 42972
CONTENTS

9,589 New-York.
John Meriam, 4 of Jefferson Co. in the state of N: York, who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel R. Putnam of the Massach. U.S. line, for the term of three years. 1777
Inscribed on the Roll of New-York, at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 22. of May, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27. of April 19. and sent to Elisha L. Edmunds Judge, Adams, Jefferson Co. N.Y.
  Arrears to 4th of  4. March, 1819.  75.0    Semi-ann. all'ce ending  4. Sept.  48 "    9 mo. \frac{14}{31}  1819.  $133.6  
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
Application sent to J. Adams Esq. Collector of Pensions at N.Y. July 17. 1820

John Meriam, fr. Jefferson county, N.Y. Col. R. Putnam's regt. Massachusetts line, 3 years.
22. May, 1818.
Eliphalet Edmunds, judge Adams, Jefferson Co. N. York.
John Meriam

State of New-York, } ss. Suffolk County, }
On this 22 d day of May 1818, before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Suffolk personally appears John Meriam aged sixty two years, resident in the said district, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the late 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." That he the said John Meriam enlisted in Benjamin Gates in the state of Massachusetts in the company commanded by Captain Benjamin Gates of the Reg t Com y by Col o Rufus Putnam; that he continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States until the 12 th day of April 1783 when he was discharged from service in Saturn in the state of New York that he was in the battles of the taking of Burgoyne
and that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support; and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services.
Sworn to and declared before me, the day and year aforesaid. — John Meriam
Elphinstone Edmunds J. of P.
I, Elphinstone Edmunds Judge, &c. as aforesaid, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction that the said John Meriam did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy; and that the said John Meriam is now in the receipt of a pension from the said Court for relief; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me to the Secretary for the Department of War pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress.
Elphinstone Edmunds
I certify that the above named Elphinstone Edmunds Esq d was a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Suffolk County at the date of the above affidavit —
George H. ...

Merian
9589
27 Apr 1819
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STATE OF NEW YORK, JEFFERSON COUNTY, ss.
On this 5 th day of July 182 0 personally appeared in open court, being a court of record by a law of said state for the said county John Merriam aged sixty four years, resident in Adams in said county, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary War, as follows:
as a private in Capt. Gatsy Company of infantry 5 th Reg. commanded by Colo. H. Putnam Massachusetts Line, the date of his original declaration May 22 d 1818 - the number of his Pension Certificate 9.589 - He also subscribed & sworn to the following
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner disposed of my property or any part there- of with intent thereby so to diminish it, 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 Rev- olutionary War, passed on the 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 to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
Schedule our cow half-two swine, ten axes three old Hoes two Putter platters - twelve plates one cup three Basins six knives forks one pair kettle two dish knives one pot tea kettle spider one pair small fire dogs two old scythes shovels three Rakes three tin pans three wheels John Merriam
He further states that his occupation is a farmer his son Isaac is 20 years of age his son John 17 years - Son William 16 years son Charles 14 years - daughter Gracie 13 years daughter Laura 11 years - son Simon A. 6 years daughter Nancy two years old
Sworn to and declared before Geo. Andrews on the 5 th day of July 182 0
I Geo. Andrews Clerk of the county of Jefferson, do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of said court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is fifty five dollars, and twenty five cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court, on this 5 th day of
July 182 0 Geo. Andrews Clerk of the Court for Jefferson County

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October 22, 1923
Raymond J. Parham 30 East 42nd St., New York City.
Sir:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 42972 it appears that John Mariam enlisted and served three years as a private in Captain Benjamin Gates' Company, Colonel Rufus Putnam's Fifth Massachusetts Regiment and was discharged April 13, 1780; was at the taking of Burgoyne.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 22, 1818 while a resident of Jefferson County, New York aged sixty-two years.
In 1820 he resided at Adams, New York and referred to his children, Isaac aged twenty years, John seventeen years, William sixteen years, Charles fourteen years, Gracie thirteen years, Laura D. eleven years, Sim. A. six years and Nancy two years. There is no reference to his wife.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

42972
INVALID.
Rev
File No.
42972
John Meriam P. O. Box 100
Act:
15 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol.
8
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331
[Arrangement of 1870.]

1894 Aug 22 Hist to W.D. Seams New City. J.S.
1894 Dec. 19 Hist. to Watson D. Seaman, New York, N.Y.
Mch. 1915 Mil. Hist. to C.D. Albert. S.E. Dist. Pension Office, M.E.
1915 Nov. 12. History to Mrs. Louis W. Moore
1919 Feb. 7. To Ida M. Grossman
1923 Oct. 22 - Hist. and replica of soldier's signature to Mr. Raymond J. Carliam.