Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 7123, for Noah Merrick, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass
Merrick, Noah
IP. 7123.
Delphia S.
B&M. 77511-160-55
CONTENTS

268. 797
Act May 3. '55
Jan'y 23/55
Delphia S. Merrick. wid. Noah Merrick.
Pi;
77.571
Mass. Ma.
Abt 16000 Jan'y 12 1888. Revij. war. B. D. G. L. D.
Ills No Papers
Special. by Chief Clerk Feb. 17. '77
100
S. F. Bingham. Chicago.
Ill.
F. Bingham. Mch 23/55 Jun 23/55 Dec 18/55
Vol. No. - 17

We, C. C. Merrick and Geo. S. Merrick aged respectively 33 years and 28 years, residents of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, upon our oaths, declare that we are well acquainted with Mrs. Delphia D. Merrick, who signed, and made oath to, the above declaration in our presence, that we were well acquaint- ed with Noah and Delphia D. Merrick, in the life time of the former, that we always lived with them, and they with us, till the death of the said Noah Merrick, not being the sons of Noah and Delphia D. Merrick and that she now resides with us. That the said Delphia D. Merrick is unable to go to Court House, which is about one mile from where she lives, and that we have no interest in that claim. The above declaration and affidavits were sworn & and subscribed before me this day and year above written, and I certify that I know the appli- cant and affiant well, and believe the ap- plicant is the identical person she represents herself to be, that the affiants are credible per- sons and that I have no interest in this claim, I further certify that the said Delphia D. Merrick, on account of old age and general debility, with a feeble state of health, is unable to go before a Court of Record, as she lives about one mile from the Court House. She has hereby made before signing, and that I have no interest in that claim. Andrew Atkins Justice of the Peace

State of Illinois, Cook County, ss. I, Charles B. Farnell, Clerk of the County Court in and for said County, do hereby certify that Andrew Skinn Osgood, before whom the above and foregoing declaration and affidavits were made, is, and was, at the time of taking the same, an acting Justice of the Peace, duly com- missioned and qualified, that all his official acts are entitled to full faith and credit, and that the signature above pur- porting to be his, is his genuine signature.
In witness whereof I have here unto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court at Chicago the 28 th day of January 1858. Charles B. Farnell Clerk

Delphia J. Merrick widow of Noah Merrick, Private in
B. Sd. Op. 77.571.
Revolutionary War, Ser Feb 3 rd 1853 Pension Claim,
Filed by L. F. Bingham, Chicago, Illinois

State of Illinois, Cook County, ss. I, Charles B. Farwell, Clerk of the County Court in and for said County, do hereby certify that Dulcena Skinner, wife of the above the above and foregoing declaration and affidavits were made, etc., and sworn at the time of taking the same, an acting Justice of the Peace, duly com- missioned and qualified, that all his official acts are entitled to full faith and credit, and that the signature above pre- fixed to be his, is his genuine signature.
In witness whereof I have here unto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court at Chicago this 28 th day of January 1858. B. Farwell Clerk

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston.
January 31. 1857.
I H ereby C ertify, That from an examination of the Books and Documents relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of Noah Merrick is borne on pay roll of Capt. Joshua Shaw's Comp. Col. Elisha Porter's Regt. Hampshire County, service at New London, Conn. from July 22 to Aug. 27. 1779 - 1 month 9 days, travel included, as privates.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
Francis D. Will Secretary of the Commonwealth.

State of Illinois County of On this 6 th day of February A.D. 1867, before me, an acting Justice of the Peace, within and for the County and State of aforesaid personally came O. C. Merrick, aged 38 years, and George G. Merrick, aged 28 years residents of said County, State, who being duly sworn, said declared that they are the sons of Nah Merrick, and Delphia Merrick. O. C. Merrick was born at Springfield Mass, and Geo. G. Merrick was born at East Hampton, Mass. That Nah Merrick died at Chemung, Ill., Henry County, Illinois on the 6 th day of December, 1827, and that they, the said O. C. & Geo. G. Merrick were present at his, the said Nah Merrick's death and burial, that they have frequently heard their father the said Nah Merrick speak of his service in the Revolutionary War, at New London, Conn., and that they the said O. C. & Geo. G. Merrick have no interest in his claim, and that he was a widower.
O. C. Merrick (Seal) Geo. G. Merrick (Seal)

The foregoing declaration was sworn to, and subscribed before me this day and year above written, and I hereby certify that I am well acquaint- ed with the said G. A. Merrick and George Merrick and know them to be good reputable citizens of this County, doing business in the City of Chicago, and known to the community, as honorable and truthful men, and that their state- ments are entitled to full faith and credit, and that I have no interest in this claim.
Michael G. Gents Justice of the Peace.

DECLARATION FOR WIDOW.
Who has not received Bounty Land nor made application therefor.
STATE OF ILLINOIS.
COUNTY OF COOK.
ss.
On this Sixth day of February 185 7 , personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid, Delphia S. Merrick aged 39 years, a resident of said County and State, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Noah Merrick who served in the Company commanded by Captain Joshua Shaw in the Regiment of Massachusetts Militia, commanded by Col. Oliver O. Howard in the war with the Rebellious
She was drafted at Camp Shilo, Miss. and continued in actual service in said war for the term of at least 14 days; and was honorably discharged at New Orleans on the 27th day of August 18 62
She further states that she was married to the said Noah Merrick in St. Paul, Minn. on the 7th day of December 18 24 and that her name before her said marriage was Delphia Shepard that her said husband died at Cherry Hill, Co. on the 6th day of December 18 47 and she is now a widow.
She makes this declaration to obtain the bounty land to which she may be entitled, under the act of Congress approved the third day of March, 1855. She further declares that she has not received nor applied for bounty land under this or any other Acts of Congress. That she has no certificate of her marriage
L. F. BINGHAM, of CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, is hereby authorized to prosecute this my claim, and to receive any warrant which may be issued hereon. This power of Attorney is irrevocable except by death  Delphia S. Merrick
[SEAL.]
AFFIDAVIT OF TWO WITNESSES.
We C. C. Merrick and Geo. G. Merrick of Chicago in the State of Illinois upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Delphia S. Merrick
in our presence, and that we know that Delphia S. Merrick is the widow of Noah Merrick who died at Cherry Hill on the seventh day of December A. D. 18 47 that they were universally known as husband and wife throughout their neighborhood, and cohabited together as such, and that the legitimacy of their union was never questioned, and that we have no interest in this claim. and that she is now a widow
[SEAL.]
[SEAL.]
MAGISTRATE'S CERTIFICATE.
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me, the day and year above written, and I certify that I believe the claimant to be the identical person she represents herself to be, and that I know the witnesses are credible persons, and that I have no interest in this claim.
Michael Grant J. P.
STATE OF ILLINOIS.
COUNTY OF COOK.
I hereby certify that Michael Grant Esq., before whom the foregoing declaration and affidavit were made, is and was, at the time of taking the same, an acting justice of the peace within and for the County and State duly commissioned and qualified, and that his signature above is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office, this 6th day of February 185 7 .
L. B. Farnell Clerk.
of the County Court

No. ....
Claim of Leah Merrick widow of Noah Merrick Act of March 3, 1855.
War of the Revolution
268.197
FILED BY
L. F. BINGHAM, CHICAGO, ILLS.

1893, May 19, Hist. to C. C. Merrick, Chicago, Ill. AS.
Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
1123
P. O.
Alphia S. Merrick
Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
REJECTED
Application filed: _____, 18
Sen B L
Alleges: 775 11-160
53,
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Cont.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

77511.
160 acres.

No. 6951.
Delphia S. Merrick Wife of Noah. Ill;
S. F. Bingham. Feb. 15/58
7123
Act 15-2
268197

268.797. Act March 3, 1855.
Delphia L. Merrick, widow of Noah Merrick - private.
Mass. Mil.
Revolutionary War.
Original brief enclosed.
No. 77.511.
S. H. Bingham, Chicago, Ill.
See Re on Widow 7123.

O W & N 84
War Department,
ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE,
Washington, Feby 15 , 1893.
Respectfully returned.
There are no records of the force employed in the Revolutionary War on file in the War Department. Such records of that force as are in possession of the Government are filed in the Department of State and in the office of the Commissioner of Pensions.
H. C. Wein Assistant Adjutant General.

M Department of State.
From Merrick C.C. 99 Walton Place, Chicago, Ill. Dated, February 11 , 189 3 .
SUBJECT:
Requesting information as to Noah Merrick's services in the Revolutionary War.
ACTION:
February 25, 1893.
Respectfully referred to the Commission of Pensions there being no record of the subject of inquiry in this De- partment. The writer is advised
John H. Macnutt acting Chief Clerk.

M. Manton
Chicago Ills Feby 1 st 1893
Adjt Genl. U.S. Army Washington -
My Father, Noah Merrick enlisted as a private during the Revolutionary War, from Manson Mass. - At time of his enlistment being quite young.
Up to the first of 1871 - I had his military history, but it was all then destroyed, and I have no means of fixing the Regiment, or date or length of service.
Will you kindly furnish me, with copy of such as appears on your records -
Very Respectfully G. B. Merrill
- 99. Walton Place -
To the Hon Sec of State.
If not finding anything in your office, giving information as points desired - will you kindly send to Commission of Pensions, and greatly oblige Very Respect G. B. Merrill

Claim No. 1042
Delphia S. Merrick widow of Noah Merrick
Claim on at the Pension Office - Feby 6 th 1857 -
Filed by L. L. Bingham Chicago, Ill.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston, June 9 th 1857.
I Hereby Certify , That from an examination of the Books and Documents relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of Noah Merrick is borne on pay roll of Capt. Joshua Shaw's Comp. (Col. Elisha Porter's Regt. service at New London, from July 22 nd to Aug. 27 th 1779. — 1 month 9 days, as private, travel in- cluded. Roll dated Monson Oct. 30. 1779.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
A. De Witt Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Chicago, June 3 rd 1857, Hon. Secretary of State of Mass chusett, Sir, Sir:
On the first of March I procured of you a Certificate of the service of Noah Merrick, in the Revolutionary War from July 22 nd to August 2 nd 1779 from New London Conn.
The Commissioners of Pensions thinks we do not prove him to be the same hand of this Widow Delphia Merrick, and we wish, if you can find his age, or any description of him, on Record, you would give us a Certificate. The poor Widow can give only a land warrant, unless you can find more than one months service, she says he served sev- eral months, some 11 months, and I trust you will look and see if he did not serve that time.
Very Respectful, J. K. Bingham,

Additional Evidence
Delphia D. Merrick, widow of Noah Merrick, Mass. Troop Resolution,
Land Bounty Claim, Set Feb 3 rd 1833,
Filed by L. P. Bingham, Chicago, Illinois,

2 Monson, County of Hampden, & State of Massachusetts I hereby certify that only one Book of Warrants appears on the records of the Town of Monson between 1760 and 1792 Nelson F. Rogers } Town Clerk of Monson Monson Jan'y 12 th 1858
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
HAMPDEN, ss.
J Geo B Morris I, RICHARD BLISS , Clerk of the Judicial Courts of the Commonwealth, for the County of Hampden, do certify, that Nelson F Rogers Esquire, whose signature is affix- ed to the certificate on the paper hereto annexed, was at the date thereof, one of the Justices of the Peace , town clerk of Monson within and for said County, duly commissioned , and acting under the authority of this Commonwealth; and that full faith and credit are 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 Nelson F Rogers and believe his signature to said certificate is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the Court of Common Pleas for said Commonwealth, this thirteenth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty eight
Geo B Morris
Clerk.

Chicago November 5, 1857 Hon. Geo. C. Whitney, Com. of Pensions, D.C.
Wherewith send you the old deeds etc, with the last will and a statement of Noah Merrick, the Certificate of service from the Sec. War. State, that Noah Merrick, of Hanson, Mass, served in the Revolution. These old papers place him in Hanson, also at other places, until we trace him to McHenry County, in this State, where he died.
Delphia Shepard Merrick, his widow, cannot give any more positive proof that she is his widow, than she

by the deed &c. her name was written Delfina Merrick her maiden name was Skipard
Please preserve these Papers, so that she can have them again,
Very Respectfully, J. P. Bingham

Additional Evidence No.
Delphia S. Merrick, widow of Noah Merrick; Revolutionary war
Act. 1855,
not in ser file, Dec 1/59
Filed by L. T. Bingham Chicago, Illinois,

Enc:
Patent Office.
December 18 th 1857.
Sir:
I return herewith the Deeds & Indentures which You encloses to this Office in support of the homestead claim of Delphia S. Merrick. They satisfactorily establish the fact that Noah Merrick, the Applicant's husband resided in Munson. Now, was there any other Noah Merrick, a resident of Munson, in the war of the rebellion capable of bearing arms? the town Clerk of Munson should certify upon this subject the facts, & whether more than one person of the name of Noah Merrick, resided in the town. Additional evidence of marriage should be filed.
Yours Respectfully, M c Cluskey
E. F. Bingham, Chicago.
Commissioner.
Ill;
✓

Chicago, Jan. 16, 1828.
Dear Sir,
Sophia S. Merrick, born by David Albin!
Dec 18, 1827
That you may the more easily find the case, I return this to you, as you never gain me any no. of the claim
Don now have the affidavits of Noah and Sophia S. Merrick, that they two sons that the two, that is, Noah and Sophia S. were actually husband and wife. We can obtain no record evidence of marriage. But the Woodsons, whose good character is cer- tified by the Justice, swear that they always lived with their father on a farm up to the time of his death.
They Resps, L. J. Bingham