Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 561, for Jacob Merrill, Massachusetts

SERVICE
Mass
Merrill, Jacob or Merril Abigail
NUMBER
No. 561
B.L.Wt. 13009-160-55
CONTENTS

N o 11,195 Maine
Jacob Merrill of Falmouth in the State of Maine who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Partridge of the Reg t commanded by Col. Greaton in the Maine troops time for 10 months 16 days Private $35.08
Inscribed on the Roll of Maine at the rate of 35 Dollars 08 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 th day of April 1833 and sent to J. Murphy Portland Me.
Arrears to the 14th of March 1833 70.16 Semi-ant. allowance ending Sept. 1833 17.54 $87.70
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk, Book E Vol. 1 Page 33

Vol m 2, page 3.
104711
Cor March 3/55
one 28/55
Abigail Merrill widn Jacob Merrill
Corporal of Greaton Rev War M o 1309 gip
Rev. Purdie Census 1789. vol. A. P. 6 one July 53-1789
Co. 160 acs Dec 19/55
Bridge
Francis A. Sidens
Present

Aug. 1/93 Mr. H. H. H. to G. M. Merrill, S.
✓ 1789
Maine
Abigail Merrill Widow of Jacob Merrill
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Pirate
Maine Troops,
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 35 Dollars 08
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848
3 rd February 1853
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 th day of Sept r 1853 and sent to
F. A. Dickinson
Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act Feb 22 1848 Page 6 Vol. A
Feby 3 rd 53
off.

100554_00705 No 5715 Jacob Merrill's Application for a pension Aug t 1832
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Roles -
En d April 1. 78 Died 16 Nov r 78
Adm c
10.16
$35.08
J. Murrey Esq. Portland Me

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
MAINE DISTRICT SS.
At a Special District Court of the United States begun and holden at Portland, within and for said District, on the first day of August A. D. eighteen hundred and thirty- two before the Honorable ASHUR WARE, Judge of said Court.
ON this first day of August aforesaid, personally appeared in open Court before said District Judge Jacob Merrill a resident of Waltham in the county of Cumberland in said Maine District, aged seventy seven years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed June 7th, 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named Officers, and served as herein stated: viz, That in March 1778 at Waltham he enlisted in a company of militia in the State service for eight  nine months, commanded by Capt. Jesse Porteous, and marched to New-York State. I joined Col. Green's Regt. and served out the said term of service and was discharged. That in September 1779 he enlisted at Waltham in a company of militia commanded by Lieut. David Merrill, and marched to Providence and thence to Bristol. I occupied I joined Col. Dyer's Regt. and served there and in that vicinity for three months, the time for which he enlisted was then discharged. That he had no written discharge nor any evidence of his said services, except the depositions of Charles Walker, James Blake and James Brackell who were with him in said services, and which he proceeds to the Court to prove them - and he would refer to any person in his town who knows to testify as to his character for truth and veracity. That he enlisted as a Volunteer service as a private.
he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on any pension roll of any agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the agency in the State of
Jacob Merrill
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid. Before,
Ashur Ware
} U. S. Judge for the District of Maine.
1 Ap. 78 11/11/78

The said Jacob Merrill further states that he was born in Jan'y 1755 at Falmouth - There is a record of his age with some of his family - That he resided in Falmouth when he first entered the service, and has resided there ever since the revolution.
Jacob Merrill
Subscribed & sworn to the day & year aforesaid before Ann Warr { H. S. Gage for the Dist. of Maine
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatives prescribed by the War Department) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states
I, John Nussey Clerk of the District Court of the United States for Maine District, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Jacob Merrill . . . for a pension.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this third day of August A. D. one thousand eight hundred and thirty-two
John Nussey { Clerk of the U. States District Court for Maine District.

A. Merrill See
Abigail Merrill widow of Jacob Merrill d! pension act 7 June 1832 Maine Agency Claim pension under act 3 Feb. 1853.
F.A. Perkins Atty.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of February 3 d . 1853.
Maine District, S.S.
On this 23 d day of February A.D. eighteen hundred and fifty three, personally appeared before the Hon. Asbur Ware Judge of the United States within and for the District of Maine, Mrs Abigail Merrill a resident of Walworth in the County of Cumberland and State of Maine aged 68 years who being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed on the 3 d day of February 1853. That she is the widow of Jacob Merrill who was a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States at 35 dollars, and 8 cents, per annum during his life time, that he died on the 18 th of July A.D. 1835, as will appear by the pension roll of the U. S. — That he drew his pension at Portland, agency for State of Maine, — She further swears, that she was married to the said Jacob Merrill on the 31 st day of December A.D. 1817. That her husband, the aforesaid Jacob Merrill died on the 18 th day of July A.D. 1835, that she was married to said Jacob Merrill at the time above stated, She further swears that she was a widow at the passage of the act by which she claims a pension, and is still a widow, that she now claims a pension from 4 th of March, 1848. — That she

never before made application for a pension. She refers the pension department to the papers & declaration made by her said husband for proof in her said claim, and that she claims the same amount due him by law of the R.S. and for proof of her said husband's death she refers to the pay roll of the State of Maine . That for proof of her marriage she refers to the 'proof annexed'.
Her Abigail Merrill Mark
Signed sworn to before me this 23 rd of February 1853
Aspen Wain Dist. Judge of the Probate Court of Maine

104911 Abigail Merrill. widow of Just. Merrill and Rev. War No arms claimed
Francis Atkinson. Atty.

Declaration of Abigail Merrill, widow of Jacob Merrill a Soldier and Revolutionary pensioner of the U. S. to obtain the benefit of the Bounty Land law passed on the Third day of March A.D. 1855. She is now a pensioner at the rate of Thirty five dollars and 8 cents per annum, which was granted on the seventh day of September, A.D. 1858, No. 1,789. And is recorded in Page 6, Vol. A, —
State of Maine County of Cumberland, S.S.
On this seventeenth day of April A.D. eighteen hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me, a justice of the peace, within and for the county and State aforesaid, Abigail Merrill aged 70 years a resident of Halmouth in the county and State aforesaid who being duly sworn according to Law, declares that she is the widow of Jacob Merrill deceased, who was a private soldier in the war of the Revolution, as will appear by a re-examination of his declaration and evidence, by which he was pensioned, and was paid at the Maine agency Portland, at 35. Dollars and 8 cents per annum, — And she declares that she is still a widow and own

The widow of Jacob Merrill not having again married since his death, — And that she is now a pensioner under act of February Third A.D. 1853, and that her Pension certificate is number- ed 1,789, and dated September, Seventh A.D. 1853. — And recorded on Page 6, Vol A, — And for evidence of all her state- ments she refers to her papers & declar- ion by which she was pensioned, and to other documents that show that her statements are true now on file in the Pension Department also, to the proof, or affidavits herewith attached She makes oath, That she never before obtained any Bounty Land under any act of Congress granting the same She makes this declaration to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed on the 3 d day of March, 1855, granting Bounty Land to certain classes of widows &c,
Witnes William Hamblen Jr, Irene L. Hamblen   her Abigail Merrill  mark 

100551_00755 We William Hamblin Jr and Irene L. Hamblin residents of Falmouth in the county of Cumberland and State of Maine, upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration, and affidavit was signed, read, and acknowledged by Abigail Merrill in our presence and by us, and that we are neighbors to the old lady and that we know that she is still a widow, and of Jacob Mer- rill as she declares, and that we believe that by her app- -earance, and statements that she is the identical person she represents her self to be, and that she is now a widow. —
Witness,
William Hamblin Jr,
Marianne L and Irene L. Hamblin
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year before written; and I certify, that I know the affiants to be credible persons, that the claimant is the person she represents her self to be, and I have no interest in this cl- -aim, and that I am well acquainted with the applic- -ant and that she is a widow.
A. Waterhouse, Justice Peace

Maine District ss: Office of the Clerk U. S. D. C. S.
I Geo. F. Emery, Clerk of the Circuit Court of the United States for Maine District hereby certify, that An Waterhouse whose genuine signature is within margins, was at the time of making the same, a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Cumberland and State of Maine, duly commissioned and qualified, and fully authorized to administer oaths and take acknowledgements.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed Seal this 21st day of April 1855
Geo. F. Emery { Clerk Circuit Court U. S. for Maine District

West Falmouth March 8 1853 Sir Watrous Esq
Sir
There is no record of the marriages of the persons your name in your letter the record was burnt & etc 1849 I presume that there is persons living in town that was at their weddings so you could get their deposition which would be sufficient for you to get a Pardon for them
Yours
John Royes Clarke

I Eliza Lunt of Falmouth in the Co. of Cum- berland and State of Maine aged 49. years On oath Testify and say, That I have been well acquainted with Abigail Merrill, who was former widow of Samuel Dunbar, who was reputed to have been a soldier in the war of 1812 and died in the U.S. service, That Mrs. Abigail Dunbar, has since her said husband's death has married Mr. Jacob Merrill, to my certain knowledge, by Wm Miltonmore a minister of the Gospel, in Falmouth I hereby testify That I was at the above named marriage, to my certain knowledge, on the 31st. day of December 1817, That her last hus- band Jacob Merrill died in February, 1835, leaving his said wife a widow to my certain knowledge, That she has not intermarried since and now remains a widow, former widow of Samuel Dunbar, to my certain knowledge.
State of Maine County of Cumberland S.S. April 11 th 1853. Then personally appeared the above named Elizabeth Lunt and made oath in due form of law that the above affidavit is true, before me, & I hereby certify that the affiant is personally known to me as a credible witness.
Before me H is Worship Justice of the Peace,

I, James Lord of Halmouth in the county of Cumberland and State of Maine aged 72, years on oath Depose testify and say. That I was well acquainted with Samuel Dunbar, a soldier of the war of 1812, and his wife before they were married, that Samuel Dunbar & Abigail Noyes was married, by the Rev. Mr. Bradley about 1804. or there about, because I was an intimate friend, of the parties, and was at the wedding. of said Dunbar, & Abigail Noyes, that my acquaintance continued, with the aforesaid parties until his death. — I am now acquainted with his widow. — or his former widow, now widow of Jacob Merrill. and that she is now a widow. — I further testify, that said Samuel Dunbar, enlisted about the time that I did, under Capt. Libby of Gray into the U.S. service in January or February at Westbrook, 1813. for, during the war, of 1812, declared on the 18 th of June 1812. The said Samuel Dunbar & myself, was transferred into Capt. Bradford's company that we both served together until Dunbar died at Greenbush, while in the service of the U. States, under command, or a member of said Capt. Bradford's Company, at Greenbush to my certain knowledge, I saw him after he died, which was in May, 1813. That his widow married Jacob Merrill, on the 30 th , day of Dec. 1817, to my certain knowledge. That I was at the wedding of said parties. solemnised by Rev. Mr. Milton more on the above date. That in 1835 said Merrill, her husband died, & that his widow has not married since, and is now a widow.
JAMES LORD
State of Maine ss of Cumberland S.S. April, 11, A.D. 1853. Then personally appeared the above named James Lord, a credible witness and made oath in due form of law to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed. — Ai Waterhouse Justice of The Peace &c. Before me. Notary Public

I Elias Lunt, of Halmouth in the Co. of Cumberland, and State of Maine, aged 27 years, on oath Depose and say that I was well acquainted with Jacob Merrill a pensioner of the U. S. and his wife Abigail Merrill until his death, which was in February 1835, to my certain knowledge, that he left his wife a widow, to my certain knowledge, that she has not since her said husband's death, intermarried since, and is now a widow.
Elias Lunt
State of Maine County of Cumberland, s.s. April 11th, 1853. Then personally appeared the above named, Elias Lunt personally known to me as a credible witness and made oath in due form of law that the above named affidavit by him subscribed is true before me.
As Waterhouse Justice of the Peace

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
N. 7 5-61
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Jacob Merrill 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.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     March 1778 9 mos. Pvt. Jesse Partridge Grafton Mass.   Sept. 1779 3 mos. St. Daniel Merrill Tyler                              
Battles engaged in, _____ Residence of soldier at enlistment, Falmouth Cumberland Co. Me. Date of application for pension, Aug. 1 1832. His ch. was al. Residence at date of application, Falmouth Me. Dist. Age at date of application, B. at Falmouth Jan'y 27 1733 -
Remarks: D. July 18. 1833 -  He mar. in Dec. 31 1817, Abigail Foyes, widow of Samuel Dunbar. To whom she was married in 1804. She was al. pens. on an application executed July 23 1853 while a resident of Falmouth, Me. aged 68 years.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

WIDOW, &c.
Jan'y 26 Hist. to John B. Merrill March 25 Hist. to Mrs. Sarah M. Craig July 8 Hist. to Mrs. J. M. Gooding - Esq.
File No. 561 Abigail Merrill Widow Jacob Merrill Rev. Rev. War.
Act: Feb. 3. 188-3.
Index: Vol. M , Page 41
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Pension Office, August 30/53
Sir,
Please certify the time to which within named pensioner was last paid; and (if in your power) the date of his death.
Very respectfully Yours Obedt. Servt
J Call Acting Commr.
H Burt Esqr
Present.
( See other side )

Jacob Merrill, act 1832, $35.08. p. an. Died 18 th February 1835  24 August 1847 Paid to his death.
J. Buel Auditor

Pension Office Sept. 2/53
Sir,
Please furnish another Certificate in this case. The date of death, certificate and proof do not agree - There are two pensioners of the name of Jacob Miller - I send both -
Very respectfully, Your Obt Servt
J. K. Cal Acting Commr.
J. Burt Esq. Present
(See other side.)

Jacob Merrill, at 1832 $68.85 pr. an. Died 3 d August 1847. Paid to his death,
F. Burt Auditor. -
N. B. — What is meant by the enquiry for Jacob Merrill? — Having answered Merrill, will that suffice? — your obt. Servt. B. J. B.

11-1853
App t of Abigail Merrill widow of Jacob Merrill Cumberland Co Maine 32
11281
Act 3 d Feb y : 185
Rev y :
Adm d $35.08 11 / 100 per Ann m Commencing 30 th Feb y 1853
A. Dickinson Present
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Pension Office, Official Business.
S.C. if date agree paul w.

No. 1567 Abigail Merrill widow of Jacob Maine.
Let to G. A. Dickinson July 26 1833
Act February 3 1833

Washington 6 May 1853.
Sir,
Enclosed I have the honour of presenting to you the claim of Mrs. Abigail widow of Jacob Merrill dec' who was a pensioner at the Maine Agency, under the Act 7 June 1832. - She claims a pension under the Act 3 rd Feb. 1853 and refers to her late husband's papers on file for evidence to establish her claim.
Yours respectfully Francis A. Dickinson.
To the Com: of Pensions.

100551_00010 Additional Evidence Abigail Merrill widow of Jacob Merrill and Rev. Pensioner. at 3 Feb. 1853.
Academy
H. B. Perkins. Atty.

According to Act of Congress passed on the 3 d day of February, A.D. 1853. I present
the Revolutionary claim of Abigail Merrill, widow of Jacob Merrill, deceased, pensioner. — Declaration.
United States of America, Maine District, S. S.
On this 22 d day of August, A.D. eighteen hundred, and fifty three, personally appeared in open court, it being a court of Record before the Hon. Ashur Ware, Judge of the U.S. within and for the district of Maine, Abigail Merrill a resident of Falmouth in the County of Cumberland, and State of Maine, aged 69 years who being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed on the 3 d day of February A.D. 1853. That she is the widow of Jacob Merrill deceased, who was a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States of America, at 35 dollars and eight cents per annum, which was paid at Portland, the agency of Maine, also, that he was a resident of Falmouth in Co. of Cumberland, and State aforesaid. — She further declares, that she was married to the said Jacob Merrill, on the 31 st day of December A.D. 1817, That her husband aforesaid, Jacob Merrill, died on the 18 th day of February, A.D. 1835. That over

She was married to him at the time above stated. She further swears that she was a widow at the passage of the act by which she claims a pension and is still a widow, and that she has not received a pension under the act of Febry 3 d , 1853.
She further states, that her pension should commence on the 4 th of March 1848, & that this was Mr. H. Hamlin's intention when the law was passed, as was stated by him. —
She fully empowers as her agent, and Attorney, in the premises, G. W. Hannasell at North Pownal, Maine . — If required, she refers the pension department, to the proof heretofore annexed for proof of identity, also, to the payroll for time of her husband's death, and amount of pension which he drew. She hereby appoints F. A. Dickinson, a Assistant Attorney. Witness her hand.
Abijah X Merrill March
Witness: Andrew Mason
Be it known that Abijah Merrill above on this 12 th day of February, 1857, appeared before me in open court and made oath to the truth of the declaration by her above signed.
Aspen Wood Judge of the U. S. for the Dist. of Maine

United States of America Maine District p.
District Clerks Office
I hereby certify that the Honorable Ashur Ware before whom the foregoing proceedings were had is judge of the United States in and for Maine District and that the several signatures thereto purporting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said District Court this twenty second day of August in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and fifty three
Wm P. Preble Jr Clerk.
U. S. Dist Court, Maine

Additional Evidence Abigail Merrill widow of Jacob Merrill and Rev. Messenger . abt 7. 1853.
Heady
J. P. Perkins. Atty.

J N J O. W. and N. Division.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
Washington, D. C., July , 189 3
Sir
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of Jacob Merrill , a soldier of the Revolutionary War, you will please find below the desired information as contained in his application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     March 1778 9 mo Pri Jepe Partridge John Greaton Mass   Sept 1779 3 " " St Dan d Merrill Tryler do                              
Battles engaged in, none stated Residence of soldier at enlistment, Falmouth Cumberland Co Maine Date of application for pension, August 1832 Residence at date of application, Falmouth Me. Age at date of application, born in do Jan'y 1755 & died Feby 18. 1835 Remarks: Married Dec 31. 1817 to widow Abigail (Noyes) Dunbar-
Very respectfully,
Chas Giles W Merrill  669 Laurel Ave 7  St Paul Minn
Commissioner.

Rev Sec
Commissioner of Pension,
Dear Sir:
Will you kindly send to me the statement of service of my ancestor Jacob Merrill of Falmouth for which his widow Abigail was pensioned under the Act of 1853.
Respectfully yours Mrs. J. M. Gooding
#106 Spruce St., Portland, Maine
June 8, 1920

St Paul June 13 1898
Hon Wm Lochren Comr of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir
A few weeks since I made application to the Bureau of Pensions for the Record of Jacob Merrill of Falmouth, Cumberland Co Maine a Soldier of the revolution and a Pensioner under the Act of June 7, 1832.
I hereby acknowledge a reply to that communication of the date of June 3 d - but there has been a mistake in the person - the Jacob Merrill whose record has been furnished me lived in Rumfordport - York Co - Maine & his record is a matter of no interest to me. His name is found on page 158 - Vol 1 of the printed "Report of the Sec of War in obedience to Resolutions of the U S Senate of June 5 th and 30 1834 & March 3 1835 - in relation to Pensions" - While the name of Jacob Merrill - my grandfather - of Falmouth - Cumberland Co - is found on page 95 of the same Volume. Will you please furnish me with the correct record & oblige
Yours very respectfully Giles W. Merrill, No 669 Laurel Ave St Paul Minn.

500- Sixth Av. No. Great Falls. Montana. March 12-1914
Department of the Interior:- Bureau of Pensions:- Washington, D.C.
Please send me statement of military history and information regarding pension of my great-grandfather Jacob Merrill, who was born at Falmouth Maine Jan. 27-1755-
according to my information he served 8 months - March to December 1778 in Capt. Jesse Partridge's Company in Col. John Greaton's Regiment (3 rd Mass) under General Washington in the Hudson River Campaign. He served 4 months - Sept. to Dec. 1779- in Capt. Martine's Company, Col. Nathan Tyler's Regiment in the Rhode Island Campaign as Sergeant.
I wish to use this information to prove my eligibility to become a member of the D.A.R.
Yours Truly, (Mrs.) Sarah Merrill Craig

JOHN B. MERRILL ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW 39 HAMMOND STREET
Bangor, Maine, Jan. 20, 1914.
Hon. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
I wish to get the service record of the Revolutionary soldier, Jacob Merrill, of New Gloucester, Maine, private, Massachusetts Continental line, was pensioned April 10, 1833. Do the records show more than one Maine soldier enlisting under the name of Jacob Merrill?
If the department cannot furnish me with the information desired, kindly let me know how I may get access to the records.
Very truly yours,
John B. Merrill

Deposition, Charles Walhan
for Jacob Merrill
9 Mo, or 3.
10

I Charles Walker of Harrison the County of Cumberland and State of Maine testify and say that, Jacob Merrill of Falmouth, in said County, enlisted at said Falmouth, in the Month of March 1778, under Capt Jesse Partridge, for the term of nine months, and marched from thence to New York & joined Col. Greens Regiment, Wiscons Brigade, Gates Division; and served out the nine months and was discharged by General Orders near White Plains The Deponent served with said Merrill at the same time Waltham Jan 30 1832 Charles Walker
Cumberland ss Subscribed and sworn to the day & year above said before me Geo Forster Justice of the peace Waltham Jan 30 1832
I certify that the above named Charles Walker is a person of truth & veracity
Geo Bishop Justice of the peace
State of Maine.
Cumberland County ss.
I William T. Vaughan, Clerk of the Court of Cumberland County do certify that George Bishop is a magistrate as above, and that the foregoing sig- natures purporting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto sub- scribed my name and affixed my seal of office This thirteenth day of July A.D. 1832. —
Wm T Vaughan

(Deposition
Jacob son Merrill
g No 1 N 3.

I James Brackett of Westbrook in the County of Cumberland & State of Maine testify and declare that Jacob Merrill of Falmouth in the County aforesaid enlisted at Falmouth in said State in the month of March 1778 under Capt Jesse Partridge for the term of nine months and marched to New- York and joined Col Greatons Regt, Wiscons Brigade, Gates Division, and served out the nine months & was discharged by General Clinton near the white plains Westbrook July 10 1832 James Brackett
Cumberland ss. Subscribed and sworn to the day & year above written before me Geo Bishop Justice of the Peace Westbrook July 10 1832 I certify that the abovenamed James Brackett is a person of truth and veracity Geo Bishop Justice of the Peace
State of Maine.
Cumberland County ss. I William T. Vaughan, Clerk of the Courts of Cumberland County do certify that George Bishop is a magistrate as above and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine. —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto sub- scribed my name and affixed my seal of office This thirteenth day of July A. D. 1832. —
Wm T Vaughan

Deposition James Blake son Jacob Merrill
3 Mo R.I.

I James Blake of Westbrook in the County of Cumberland, and State of Maine: do testify and say, during the war of the revolution I think sometime in September 1779, Jacob Merrill of Falmouth in sd State and myself enlisted into a Company commanded by Lieutenant Daniel Merrill of said Falmouth, for the term of three months, the Company marched to Providence thence to Bristol, thence to Newport R.I. and joined Col Tylers Regiment and there remained under that Command till Discharged at the end of the term for which we enlisted
James Blake
Cumberland ss July 16 1832
Then personally appeared James Blake and subscribed and made oath to the truth of the foregoing Deposition before me Geo Bishop Justice of the peace
July 16 1832
I certify that James Blake the above Deponent is a person of truth & veracity
Geo Bishop Justice of the peace
State of Maine.
Cumberland County, ss. I William S. Vaughan, clerk of the Courts of Cumberland County do certify, that George Bishop is a Magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine. —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of office this twenty seventh day of July A.D. 1832.
Wm S Vaughan

Brief in the case of Abigail Merrill, widow of Jacob Merrill Cumberland County and State of Maine. act 3d February 1853.
Claim, ("original," or " for increase ")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner under the act of June 7. 1832
Marriage proved by parol evidence - witness certified to be credible.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
J. A. Dickens Esqr Present
Name and residence of Agent
R. D. Deder Examining Clerk.