Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 4547, for Caleb Merrill, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Merrill Caleb or Merrell
W. 4547
B.L. Wt. 1633-100
Sarah
B.L. Wt. 5203-160-55
CONTENTS

1607 Michigan Sarah Merrill. widow of Caleb Merrill Maj who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Private Paid from $80 Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March , 1848.
1 st of July " Certificate of Pension issued the 23 rd day of March 1848 and sent to
Eliza Taylor Detroit, Michy
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 371 Vol. 2.
J ✓

Yrs. C. - Nov 2 - 1836
Trans. to Michigan Adjutant Genl. Sept 30 - 1836 11:36 -
Letter to A. Smith 1. Sep 1839
to P. W. A. 21. Sep 1839
To Albany New York from 4 March 1839. 9. Oct 1839. Notification to A. Smith Manlius New York
to P. W. A. 21. Jan 1842.
To Michigan from 4. Sep 1841. 2 March 1842. Notification to J. J. Merrill, Springfield, Mich
Yrs. C. - Nov 2 - 1836
Michigan 17, 226 Michigan New York. R New York (Albany)
Caleb Merrill.
of Manlius, - in the state of New York who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel H Jackson of the Mass line, for the term of 2 yrs. War
Inscribed on the Roll of New York - at the rate of 8. Dollars per month, to commence on the 4 th of Sept. 1819.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 of May. 1820 and sent to Applicant, Manlius, New York.
Arrears to 4th of March. 1820 - 48.23 Semi-ann. all'ce ending Sept. 48.-
5 mo 27/30 1/31 Dec: 96.23
{ Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued

Mich July 48 no 1607
39,446 } Oct 11/53 Rept April 3 " "
Sarah Merrill widow of Caleb Merrill dec } Pnt
Claimant states that she is pensioner - Cannot give the names of the officers her husband served under
Rev War - Mass Vol.
Mass: Contl line,
Adm't 160 acres Aug: 27/53.
[Signature]
Vol M 2, page 2
5203 ip Aug 29/53
Sarah Merrill Springfield Mich

Hon d Jonas Earl Smith June 11 th 1830
Colt Merrill Massachusetts No 1633
Rev
Recorded P 73 Vol 9.

War Department Bounty Land Office June 11 th 1830
Sir
The Claim for Bounty Land from the U. States, deposited by you in this Office on the 31 st Ult o , in behalf of Caleb Merrill, who was a Private in the Mass ts Line in the War of the Revolution having been duly examined and admitted, I herewith send you Land Warrant N o 1633, issued in his name, the receipt whereof you will please acknowledge, stating in the same the number of the Warrant and the line of the Soldier —
As you are aware of the new provisions contained in the Act, extending the time for taking out Revolutionary Military Land Warrants, I beg leave to refer you to the Treas y . Dept t . for information in reference to the proper mode of proceeding under the Act in question
I have the Honor to be Wm Gordon
The Hon ble Jonas Earle Onondaga C.H. New York

Caleb Merrill N o 1633

Calvin Merrill -
If Mr Merrill is entitled to a warrant, please issue it, and have it sent to me, but do not issue a patent issue - James Earl Lewis of Anacostia Washington D.C.
Please follow above directions, or send such from the Secretary of the Interior. Please to write me that I may what is done -
J. Earl Lewis

DEPARTMENT OF WAR.
Regulations for the Officers and Soldiers of the Revolutionary War who acquired a right to Land from the United States, but have not received it.
By an Act of Congress, of the 16th September, 1776, it is provided, that the Officers and Soldiers who engaged for, and continued to serve, during the War, or until discharged by Congress, shall receive land in proportion to their rank.
N. B. Those who engaged for three years, or for any other period than during the war, are not entitled to land from the United States.
The following declaration must be filled up and sworn to by the claimant:
State of New York
County of Onondaga
I, Caleb Merrill aged Sixty six years, do, upon oath, testify and declare, that, in the year one thousand seven hundred and Eighty six I enlisted for the term of "during the war," and served in the regiment No. 9 under the command of Colonels Jackson and Sprout of the Massachusetts line; and that I continued in the service aforesaid until the close of the war, when I was regularly discharged from the Second regiment, commanded by Colonel Sprout
I further declare, that I have never received a warrant for the Bounty Land promised to me on the part of the United States; nor have I ever assigned or transferred my claim in any manner whatsoever: therefore,
Know all men by these presents, that I, Caleb Merrill aforesaid, do hereby constitute and appoint Jonas Eells Esq to be my true and lawful attorney, for me and in my name to demand and receive from the Secretary of War of the United States, a warrant for the quantity of Land due to me as aforesaid; and my said attorney is hereby fully authorized and empowered to constitute and appoint one or more substitutes or attorneys under him, for the special purposes above expressed.
Attest, Artemus Jackson Caleb Merrill
I, Artemus Jackson aged fifty six years, do, upon oath, declare that I have been long acquainted with Caleb Merrill who has subscribed the above declaration in my presence, and well know that he is the identical person he therein represents himself to be; and further, I know, or do believe, that he did perform the military service therein stated.
Attest, Thos Blanchard Artemus Jackson
Before me, Thomas Blanchard personally appeared the above named Caleb Merrill subscriber to the foregoing declaration, and in my presence acknowledged the power of attorney thereto subjoined, to be his free act and deed; and, likewise, personally appeared Artemus Jackson who hath subscribed the above certificate of identity, both to me well known to be men of respectability and truth, and made solemn oath to the truth of the depositions by them respectively subscribed, this first day of May 1830
Thos Blanchard Justice of the Peace.
In testimony that the abovewritten Thomas Blanchard Esq was a magistrate authorized to administer oaths, and take acknowledgments, &c., in the State of New York at the above date, and that his name there subscribed appears to me to be his usual signature, I have hereunto affixed the county seal, and subscribed my name and quality, at Onondaga this first day of May 1830
Reuben S. Haff clerk of C. Clerk, &c.
This law expires 3d March, 1827.
Onondaga County Courts

The applicant must state when he entered the service, and adduce adduce the testimony of two credible witnesses as to his service
4869 Care of Caleb Merrill. J. O. Watson, Jury Station, New York. Recd Sept 20. 1818
Caleb Merrill. Mr Merrill 13 Sept Mass Line Collins or the G. Bmt 1703 Pension Office
Regester
Final. Dist. Cost.
Vol. 1. p. 148 — No 14.550.

State DISTRICT OF New York, County of Onondaga
On this 4 th day of September 1819, before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the Circuit Court of the United States for the said district, personally appears Caleb Merrill aged fifty five years , resident in Mansfield in the said district, who being by me 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 Merrill enlisted in Tyringham in the state of Massachusetts in the year 1781 in the company commanded by Captain Captain Hunt of the 6 th Massachusetts Regiment , that he continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States until the year 1783 , when he was discharged from service in Springfield state of Massachusetts that he was in the battles of Red Bank and Red Bank in many skirmishes on the line 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.
Caleb Merrill
I, James Wattles Judge, &c. as aforesaid, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Caleb Merrill did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy; 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. I also
certify that he is 181 in reduced circumstances & in need of assistance from his country for support
James Wattles
A. B. said Merrill further states that he belonged to a company of Infantry in Col. Jackson's regiment - then joined a regiment of Infantry commanded by Col. Webb - that he was then a sergeant

to the second Massachusetts Regi- ment Commanded by Col. Sprout I served in Capt Bradford Company
J D Wattles
County of Onondaga
Clerks office 9 Sept 1819 I certify that James D Wattles is a judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County and that the within is his Signature In witness whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of said County the day and year above written
Truman Adams Clk

Caleb Merrill
17.226
No
Spring

State of New-York, } ss : Onondaga County }
On the first day of September 1820 , personally appeared in open court in the court of common pleas in and for the county of Onondaga, being a court of record proceeding according to the course of the common law, with a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, and keeping a record of their proceedings, Caleb Merrill aged fifty six years, resident in Manlius 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:—
of 1781 to June 1783 Something more than two years he enlisted for three years or during the war, in the ninth Massachusetts Regiment commanded by Colonel Henry Jackson, in Captain Thomas Hunt's company of Light Infantry, the next year he was transferred into the Second Massachusetts Regiment commanded by Colonel Sprout in Captain Robert Bradford's company of Light Infantry & continued to serve in said Corps till duly discharged in June 1783.
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 thereof, 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 Revolutionary 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 of all the property of Caleb Merrill of Manlius taken this first day of September 1820 1 Tobacco box 25 1 knife 12 37 cents
And that I justly owe sundry debts amounting to more than three thousand dollars Caleb Merrill The said Caleb further saith on his oath aforesaid that his family consists of four persons including himself, constantly residing with him, viz, Sally Merrill his wife aged fifty four, Charlotte Merrill aged seventeen years, Melissa Merrill aged thirteen years. That the said Caleb has no particular occupation at which he has been generally engaged, & is in a feeble state of health in consequence of a leg rolling on him & the Rheumatism and is unable to labor his wife is worn out with hard labor & unable to provide for herself. Melissa is subject to frequent sickness & there seems no prospect of her being able to provide for herself. I think he made his first declaration & application for a pension on the fourth day of September 1819. and has since received a pension certificate No 17226. dated 29th May 1820 for eight dollars a month no part of which he has ever received.
Sworn in Open Court This 1 day of September 1820 J. O. Wattles Judge of Onon. Com. Pleas
I, Truman Adams, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in
and for the county of Onondaga, do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is three hundred thirty seven dollars and
debts due from said Caleb Merrill amount to more than three thousand dollars In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this Seventh day of September 1820.
Truman Adams Clerk of the court for the County of Onondaga.

15 Aug 1842
Evans
Mr J. L. Edwards
Washington City
Commissioner of Pensions
25

County of Oakland ss,
On this thirteenth day of December 1841 before me, the subscriber a justice of the Peace for the said County of Oakland personally appeared Caleb Murrell who on his oath, declares that he is the person who formerly belonged to the Company commanded by Captain Bradford - in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Sprouts in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the Pension roll of the State of New York from whence he has lately removed; that he now resides in the State of Michigan where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be there payable in future. The following are his reasons for removing from the State of New York to the State of Michigan viz to live with his Children Sworn & Subscribed to before me  the day and year aforesaid John J. Murrell Justice of the Peace for said County } Caleb Murrell
State of Michigan } County of Oakland ss
on the thirteenth day of December 1841 before me the subscriber a justice of the Peace for said County personally appeared John W. Pratt who on his oath declares that Caleb Murrell is the identical person named in an original Certificate of Pensions in his pension from the War Department, and is also the same person who has sworn to, and subscribed the above affidavit  Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year aforesaid. John J. Murrell J.P. } Justice of the Peace John W. Pratt
County of Oakland ss,
I hereby certify that John W. Pratt the witness aforesaid is a person of truth and veracity  John J. Murrell J.P. Justice of the Peace

I Dime Patrick Blake of the Court of Oakland County certify that John J. Merrill is a magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine Inter testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office and subscribed my name This fifth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty two
Dime Patrick Blake
Mr J. L. Edwards Sir
Please to write to me at Springfield Oakland County where I am transferred, to the place of John J. Merrill Springfield Dec 13th 1841 State of Michigan
Caleb Merrill

Declaration
In Order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7th July 1838 entitled "an act Granting half pay and pensions to certain widows," State of New York
County of Onondaga ss On this 28 th day of February 1844 personally appeared before the Subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for said County Sarah Merrill of De Witt in said County aged Seventy eight years, 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 7 th 1838 entitled "an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows" - That she is the widow of Caleb Merrill late a Soldier in the war of the Revolution and a pensioner of the United States - She further declares that she was married to the said Caleb Merrill on the 29 th day of January Seventeen hundred and Eighty eight That her husband the aforesaid Caleb Merrill died on the 1 st day of July 1842 eighteen hundred and forty two. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place prior to the first of January Seventeen hundred and ninety four, viz, at the time above stated; That the aforesaid is the same identical person who made application for a pension from the State of Michigan, being at that time a resident of that State, in the Summer, or month of August 1842 eighteen hundred and forty two. That she is now a resident of Onondaga County New York -
Sworn and subscribed on the day and year above written before me
Sarah Merrill
James H. King Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above named Sarah Merrill is a respectable person and appears to be of the age represented by her -
James H. King J. Peace
State of New York
County of Onondaga ss Personally appeared before the Subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for said County Ann Leonard of De Witt in said County, after being duly sworn according to law, deposeth and saith that she is personally acquainted with widow Sarah Merrill above named and who is applying for a pension as the widow of Caleb Merrill late a pensioner of the United States, this deponent deposeth and saith that the above named Sarah Merrill is the identical person and widow, of the identical person and Soldier and late pensioner Caleb Merrill, as this deponent was well and personally acquainted with both of said parties, that the said Sarah Merrill, is the identical person and widow, who made application for a pension as the widow of Caleb Merrill as then a resident of Michigan in the Summer or August 1842 eighteen hundred and forty two, and that she is still a widow -
Subscribed and sworn before me this 28 th day of February 1844
Ann Leonard
James H. King Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above named Ann Leonard is a respectable person -
James H. King J. Peace

State of New York County of Onondaga } ss. Personally appeared before the Subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for said County Sarah E Leonard of said County, after being duly sworn according to law, deponeth and saith, that she is personally acquainted with widow Sarah Merrill within named and who is applying for a pension as the widow of Caleb Merrill late a pensioner of the United, this deponent deponeth and saith that the said applicant Sarah Merrill is the identical person and widow of the said Caleb Merrill late a pensioner, that this deponent was also personally acquainted with the said widow's late husband being equally acquainted with both of the said parties, and is thereby enabled to state the above facts, that the said widow, Sarah Merrill is the identical person who made application for a pension as the widow of the said Caleb Merrill the late pensioner in the sum- mer or August 1842 eighteen hundred and forty two, as then a resident of the State of Michigan, that the said Sarah Merrill is still a widow. Subscribed and sworn before me this 28 th day of February 1844 }
J Ames H. King Justice of the Peace Sarah E. Leonard
I certify that the above named Sarah E. Leonard, is a respectable person - J Ames H. King Justice of the Peace
State of New York } Onondaga County } Clerk's Office } " }
I Charles T. Hicks Clerk of said County do certify that James H. King whose signature appears to the above and within affida- vits was at the date of the same a Justice of the peace in and for said County duly elected and sworn and that I am well acquainted with his hand writing and verily believe that his name subscribed to the jurat of said affidavits and to the above and within certificates of Character was at the date of the same his genu- ine signatures - the words "was at the date of the same" stricken out before signing
Witness my hand and seal of Office Feby 28. 1844. } Chas. T. Hicks Clerk.

100554-00518 State of Michigan } p County of Oakland }
On this 29th day of March A.D. 1855, personally appeared before me a justice of the Peace within and for the county and state aforesaid, Sarah Merrill, aged ninety years, a resident of the county of Oakland, and state of Michigan, who being duly sworn, declares that she is the widow of Caleb Merrill, who was a private in the Revolutionary War, that she does not know the names of the Colonel of the regiment, or the Captain of the company, in which he served, nor the length of time which he served; that her said husband enlisted in the state of Massachusetts, and that he drew a pension until his death, which occurred on the 2nd day of July A.D. 1842, in the township of Springfield, Oakland county, Michigan; that she was married to the said Caleb Merrill in Berkshire county, Massachusetts, on the 29th day of January A.D. 1788, by Miles Jackson, a justice of the peace, and that her name before her said marriage was Sarah Jackson; that she is now the widow of the said Caleb Merrill, and draws a pension as such widow; that she has never made application for bounty land under this Act of March 3, 1855, or any other act, and that she now makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act aforesaid March 3d, 1855.
Sarah Merrill
We, John J. Merrill and Sophia E. Merrill, residents of Springfield, Oakland county, Michigan, upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Sarah Merrill in our presence, and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the affiant that she is the identical person she represents herself to be.
John J. Merrill Sophia E. Merrill
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest interest in this claim.
Jas B Simons Justice of the Peace

State of Michigan } County of Oakland } p
I hereby certify that James B. Simonson, Esq., before whom the foregoing declaration was made, and who has thereto subscribed his name, was at the time of so doing a justice of the Peace, in and for the county aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn, and that his signature thereto is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto signed my name and affixed the seal of the county aforesaid, this 29 th day of March 1858
Edwin D. Pease

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
W.F. 4547
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C., _____, 190__
In reply to your request of _____, received for a statement of the military history of Caleb Merrill a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     June 1780 or 1781 ✓ Pvt. Thomas Hunt Henry Jackson 9 th Mass.   Transferred next year Robert Bradford Sprout 2 nd Mass   discharged June 1783  
Battles engaged in, ✓
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Berkshire Co. Mass.
Date of application for pension, Sept 4. 1819. His el. al.
Residence at date of application, Manlius, Onondaga Co. N.Y.
Age at date of application, 55 yrs. He died July 1 or 2, 1842 at Springfield, Oakland Co. Mich.
Remarks: Soldier married at Tyringham, Berkshire Co. Mass. Jan. 29, 1788. Sarah or Sally daughter of Giles Jackson. She was al. pens. on an application extended Feb. 28, 1844 while a resident of De Witt, Onondaga Co. N.Y. aged 78 yrs. In 1820 children were Charlotte 17 yrs. Helena 13 yrs. In 1836 Soldier was living in Oakland Co. Mich. In 1839 he had moved back to Onondaga Co. N.Y.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Webb? omit this Col. as he was never in either regt. 9 th or 2 nd - and it probably means that their regt joined Webb's regt. and

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 4547
Sarah Merrill Widow Caleb Merrill Rev. Rev. War
Act: Feb. 2, 1848
Index:—Vol. 11 , Page 41
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Jno H Mc Detroit Mar 4. 99.
Jno H. Mc Chicago
1912 May 21 High to John H. McRae V.P. &c. 1920 Jan 14 High to Eleanor J. Barnes. Letter in W. H. 123 Thomas Barnes.
recd Mich
recd
Feb 26-1900

10.583 Sarah Merrill
My
Let to Hon. H. W. Weston May 6. 44
" " W. Ward July 13. 44
" " Do Aug 26. 44
" " Do Decem 12. 44
" " Arad Gay Jan'y. 4. 45
Act July 7. 1838.

10583 Sarah Merrill New York Lit to Hon. A. Dana Feb 12. 1845 Lit to same March 1. 45
ack July 7. 1838.

45 47
Caleb Merrill
Sept 4, 1879
Manlius N.Y. - 55
En 1781 Tyringham Mass.
Capt Hunt
" Robt Brufford
Col Henry Jackson
Sprout
2 W
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Sarah Merrill widow of Caleb Purd. law '43 - '48 N.Y. old case of mine from Brad Loyo

927.4 New York
No. 218. J. Res.
Sarah Merrill widow of Caleb Merrill who was a pensioner under the Act of 1828 and who died on the 1 July 1842 of in the State of NY who was a Private in the Comp. commanded by Captain of the commanded by Col Jackson in the Mass line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 th day of May 1845 and sent to W. G. Wood Rose
Total amount, $120.00 [Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by J. L. Swann Clerk, Book Vol. 1 Page 169

Michigan Albany 0000 New York
Sarah Merrill widow of Caleb Merrill who was a Private in the Mass a Line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 th day of May 1845, and sent to W. G. Wade, Rose. N. Y.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book a June 17. 1841, Vol. 2 Page 80
2 Certs.
1 act - 1838 - 5
1 " 1843 H 2 rep.
bid to Pen Agt. 23 Jan 46 To Michigan from 4 Sept 1845. Jan 30 th 1846. Note -peculiar to J. J. Merrill Springfield, Oakland Co Michigan

Vol to Taylor 29 Nov 33
Reported
1607 Michigan Sarah Merrill widow of Caleb Merrill who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 day of August 1848 and sent to
C. P. Hastings Detroit Mich
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 371 Vol. 2 ,

State of New York
County of Onondaga } ss
On this 15 th day of March 1845.
Before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, personally appeared Sarah Merrill of the town of De Witt in said county and state aged seventy nine years and upwards, who being first duly sworn according to law, deposes and saith that she is the identical person, and widow who made application for a pension, as the widow of Caleb Merrill, late a pensioner of the United States, from said county of Onondaga, on account of whose Revolutionary Services she claims a pension, and that she has not intermarried but continues to be the widow of the aforesaid Caleb Merrill, a soldier of the Revolution and late a pensioner of the United States, from the State of New York at the rate of ninety six dollars per annum, Subscribed and sworn before me this day and year above written.
Sarah Merrill
James H. King J. Peace
I certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named applicant, Sarah Merrill, who is a respectable person, and the identical widow she represents herself to be in the foregoing affidavit.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 15 th day of March 1845.
James H. King J. Peace
Judge of the Peace
State of New York Onondaga County, } ss Clerk's Office, —
I certify that James H. King Esq. was at the date of the foregoing affidavit and certificate, a Justice of the Peace in and for the said county, commissioned and sworn, that I am well acquainted with his hand writing, I verily believe that his signatures above, are genuine, Given under my hand and the seal of said county this 17 th day of March 1845.
Lewis J. Gillet Deputy (Clerk absent.)

base of Calib. Meshil. roof
evidence of service

State of New York Oneida County ss. Stephen Markham and Sam- uel Davis of Oneida County in the State of New York being duly sworn do depose and say: And first the said Stephen Markham doth depose and say that he is well acquainted with Caleb Merrill now of Canajoharie, Onondaga County and State aforesaid; and that this de- ponent was well acquainted with said Merrill before and during the war of the revolution: that this deponent and said Merrill both at one time, and according to the best recollec- tion and belief of this deponent, in the month of June in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred & eighty or eighty one, enlisted in Tyringham in the State of Massachusetts in a Company commanded by Captain Hunt, of the ninth Massachu- setts Regiment commanded by Colonel Henry Jackson: And this deponent further saith that said Merrill continued in the service of the United States from the time of his enlistment as aforesaid for two or three years, but at least two years within the

Knowledge of this deponent: And And the said Samuel Davis on his part oath doth depose and say, that he is well acquainted with the aforesaid Caleb Merrill, and was acquainted with him before and during the war of the revolution: that said Merrill was in the service of the united States in that war, at the least nine months in Captain Bradford's Company of light infantry, in the Second Massachusetts Regiment commanded by Colonel Sprout, within the knowledge of this deponent: and this deponent further knows that said Merrill was in service previous to the nine months service above mentioned: And further these deponents say not.
Samuel Davis Stephen Markham
State of New York Onondaga County ss. I, Greene C. Bronson, a Commissioner duly authorized to take affidavits to be read in the Courts of record in this State, do certify that the above named

Stephen Clarkham & Samuel Davis, this first  third day of January 1820 personally ap- peared before me and subscribed and made oath to the foregoing affidavit: And I do further certify that I am per- sonally acquainted with both of said de- ponents, and that they are credible wit- nesses.
Glene C. Bronson
State of New York ss Green C Bronson Esquire of Vernon in the County of Onondaga is duly authorized to take affidavits and the above is his signature Witness my hand & seal of office this 12th day of January 1820 J O'Wattles Not. Pub

No. 39,476
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
Received April 3, 1855.
Caleb Merrill Rev. War
Warrant No 5203-160-58
Sarah Merrill Springfield Mich

✓ 5203
S
Holmes

Springfield March March 30
free Official business
Hon L P Waldo
39,446
Commissioners of Pensions
Washington City

I certify that I served in the Revolutionary Army During the war. first in the 12 th Reg t after the Disolution of the 12 th I was Transfere into the 2 d of the same line where I served than  after Better than four years to the close of the War. and was Discharged in June 1783. Caleb Merrell & I ware from our Childhood Brot up within of 3 Miles of each Other & went into the Army. I knew Caleb Merrell whetist in the 9 th Reg t and after the disolution of the 9 th he was Transfere into the Second I was well acquainted with him in Both Regiments, often Visiting each Other and we ware Both Discharged at the close of the war as "During the war. Men". I was knowing to our officers frequently Making Mistakes in their Returns, which often made uneasiness Among the Soldiers  Subscribed and sworn before me the 9 th Day of April 1830. } Samuel Davis
Lawrence Schoolcraft Justice of Peace State of New York. Oneida County Clerks Office ss I John M c Alstrom Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of said County do hereby certify that Lawrence Schoolcraft whose name is subscribed to the above certificate, was on the day of the date thereof a Justice of the Peace in & for said County, elected and sworn & duly authorized by Law to act as such. And further that the above signature "Lawrence Schoolcraft" is genuine.  In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand affixed the seal of said Court and County at Utica this 6 th day of May A.D. 1830. — J.M. Alstrom Clerk

I certify that I served in the Revolution Army During the war in the 2 d Mass. Reg t Commanded by Col s Swift in Capt s Bradford Company as Sergeant and that Caleb Merrill Served in the same Company as Private during the war and we were discharged in June 1830 together with the rest of the Company the war was over and I further certify that I was knowing to several instances of Officers Making Mistakes in Returning men that enlisted during the war for three years and others that enlisted for three years for during the war and Caleb Merrill & myself both lived in the County of Berkshire when we enlisted & returned to the same County
Subscribed and sworn before me the 12 th day of March 1830 J. Smith J. Pease
D. L. Conner

I certify that I am acquainted with Daniel Conner the within named deponent and know nothing why he is not entitled to credit. Poughkeepsie March 12 th 1830
John Smith J. P.
I Reuben S. Hiss Clerk of the Court of the County of Onondaga do hereby certify that John Smith before whom the foregoing affidavit & certificate were made & sworn was at the time a Justice of the peace and duly empowered to admin- ister oaths. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court this 1 st day of May 1830
Reuben S. Hiss Clerk of Onondaga County Court
Mr. Conner's affidavit
22.22 02.34 92.4 16.50 11.50 H. Johnson Esq.

Oradagga (Knyska) June 21. 1830
Dear Sir
I have recd your letter of the 11th instant, inclosing County Land warrant number 1633 to Caleb Merrill, who was a private in the Massachusetts, line for one hundred acres of land -
Yours with respect
Wm Gordon Esq r
James E. Cull Sumner

Arizona Smith's Certificate from the Hon. Jonas E. Earle Junr. in the Case of Calif. Morrill

Hon Jonas Earll Jr,
Sir, I have been for three last six years acquainted with Daniel Conner, of Piqua the same who has made a certificate in favor of Caleb Merrill, Both are pensioners and have through my agency drawn their pensions for the last six years. They have been together in my store & conversed over their old matters relating to the Revolutionary war in such a manner as to render it entirely certain in my mind, that they must have been acquainted with each other in the Army & have served together.
From my acquaintance with Mr. Conner, I should place the utmost confidence in his statements. —
Yours respectfully
New York 20th Caleb Merrill - 29 May 1829 Daniel Conner 2 June 1819 Zariah Smith
Marlinton March 13. 1830

Dec 23 rd 44
Rev. Daniel
Dear
Francis L. Edwards Cans of Russian Washington D.C.

Ovid Dec 18 th 1844
Hon J. L. Edwards Comm. of Pensions
Dear Sir
I beg leave respectfully to call your attention to the case of Sarah Merrill, whose papers I mailed to you on the 2 o March last, through Hon. H. H. Eaton — I may be allowed very respectfully to say, that I apprehend there has been some oversight in the examination of her papers, the widow appears to be confident that she made a formal application from the State of Michigan, which is not admitted in your answer — I am from her history induced to believe that if those papers were found and coupled with the proof forwarded within the last year, that it is possible at least that her case would appear to you clearly made out — I may mistake, pardon me if I do, as I always try & greatly wish to be right
I am Respectfully Your Most Ob st Serv t Abad Jay

P. M. Tynan Mr. Merrill Devitt
4 Franc S. Frangapane Esq. Tynanham MS
Willis Ward Esq. Rome MS

10051_00010 Tyngsborough Oct 3 rd 1844.
Mr. Wade Esq r
Sir I Rec d yours of the 8 th & handed it over to the town Clerk for to make Examination of the Records & make Return but he had neglected & I had forgotten until this day I have Examined the Records & cannot find any such Marriage on Records in this Town
your Humble Serv t &c
Sam l Farge Jr

Rome Aug d 11 th 1844
Sir
In reply to your letter of the date of July 13 th (which has but just come to hand) - in case of Sarah Merrill widow of Caleb Merrill. I would state that it appears - that her first application for a Pension under act of 1838 - was made from the town of Springfield Oakland County State of Michigan in the month of July or Aug d 1842 - & was rejected under the existing regulations at the time - There being two persons assisting her - she cannot state position, as to which are from these papers but think it was Gayerne Draper -
She has furnished me with the enclosed Depositions of persons present at her marriage - She requesting that they should be forwarded for your examination. Stating as before - that her Old Original family Record was found in 1842 -
If this evidence is not conclusive - which I conclude must be, she will entitle her to a Pension under act of March 3 rd 1843. please inform us of the difference. Respectfully Wm H Edwards Washington Yours Obediently Will d Wade

Rome 7th Dec 1844
Sir
Very respectfully would I request the honor of calling your attention to the application of Sarah Murrell, for a pension under act of 1838, - and would respectfully ask if the requirements of the law, has not been complied with , - as the original papers (with her family record &c) which were forwarded in the year 1842, last of July or first of Aug t , by Esq r Draper of Providence, Michigan, on your file can not be found, and as no record of her marriage, with ages of her children exist, - as I fully believe, as I have made diligent search for both, - and herewith enclose the answer from inquiries made at the place of her marriage - is not the Affidavit of three respectable who saw her married witness, satisfactory, and even more than the law requires in absence of record proof,
I have the honor to be
Respectfully Your obed Servt Willis Wade
J L Edwards Esq r Coomer of Pensions

July 10 1844
Miss Allen
Wm L. Edwards Con. of Prisons Washington D.C.

Verona July 8 th 1844.
Wm L. Edwards.
Sir
In behalf of widow - Sarah or Sally Murrell . of Onondaga Co. N.Y. in reply to a letter from the Pension Office of late, directed to Abad Tays Esq of Oria N.Y. which (in reply to an application by said widow for a pension under the act of congress, of July 21 1838) asserts, that, "in accordance with the act of 30 th of April - 1844. no pension can be allowed under said act, and if the widow claims the benefit of the provision, of the act of 3 d of March 1843. She must furnish further proof of marriage, as it does not appear that she has made a former application, as she asserts;" - I beg leave to state that there must be an error committed by some one. as we can furnish further proof of the truth of her statements in regard to her former application, if necessary. I conclude it must be that she made application as Sally Murrell as she asserts, that some of her children call her by the name of Sarah others Sally . - As for further proof of marriage - as the family record is on file at the Pension Office. it would be difficult to obtain - The first application was made from Michigan.
Respectfully, Your Obed Servt - Willis Wade.
Wm L Edwards - Washington

The Hon Jonas Earle Junr. March 23 d 1830
Caleb Storrill
Recorded P 5 Vol 9.
4

Washington March 22 d 1830
Dear Sir I herewith transmit papers, to cover the application of Caleb Merrill for homestead lands - You will recollect that his former application was denied, as appears by your letter to me of the 28 th ult. - Please return in answer as soon as a decision is made
Yours with respect
Dear General Ewing
General Enoch Lewis
enlisted for 3 years or during the War & served from the Spring of 1781 to June 1783 in Col. 14 Jackson Reg't & transferred to Proofs Reg't 2 d
4 th Sept r 1819

The Hon d Jonas Earll Secy Sir
War Department Bounty Land Office March 23. 1830
Yours of yesterday's date enclosing Sundry Papers relative to the Claim to Bounty Land, by Caleb Merrill, is received, and I have to acquaint you that, the case has received an attentive and very minute reinvestigation, the result of which is, that our Records furnish no information of the Services of the Applicant beyond the 7 th Jan y 1783, and those Services were in Col o H. Jacksons Reg t Mass s Line.
Mr Merrill, in his Affidavit, filed with his Pension Papers, states that he first served in Jacksons Reg t under an enlist- ment for 3 years or during the War, and was subsequently trans- ferred to Spreads Reg t of the same line, and Dan l Conner Certifies that he, Merrill, served in the same Company with him in Spreads Reg t , and were discharged together in June 1783 — I have here to remark that the Services of D. Conner, together with all the various payments made to him up to the close of the War, are distinctly traced on the Records of final settlement, embracing Spreads Regiment. at the same time however Neither the name of Caleb Merrill, or any State- ment of a payment of any kind, appears on the Records last mentioned, — I perceive no way therefore of reconciling these facts, with the statements made by Mr D. Conner in his

Certificate, as we cannot but consider our records more to be relied on, than his recollections, after a lapse of more than forty five years — Entertaining as I do, the impression that Caleb Merrill enlisted as a three years man, and not for the term of "during the War", and finding the statements of Mr Conner in no way supported by the records of Sproats Regiment, on file in this Office, I am necessarily compelled to say that, stronger and more satisfactory evidence should adduced to prove that C. Merrill, did enlist for the term of "during the War" and actually serve to the close thereof, before his Claim to Bounty Land of the U States, can be admitted.  C. Merrill in his letter to you, states that, he can obtain the evidence of Drum Major Davis in relation to his services etc, if he will do so and transmit the same, it will have due consideration.
I herewith return to you the papers last received
I have the Honor &c Wm Gordon

The House Jonas Earle Feb. 23 d 1830
Recorded P 532 Vol 8.

The Honble J. Earle Sir,
War Department Bounty Land Office Feb'y 23. 1838
The two cases of Claims for Bounty Land, referred to in Mr. Caleb Merrill's letter to you, namely - his own, and that of Samuel Davis, have been duly examined, and I have to inform you that, the name of Caleb Merrill cannot be found on the Records of the Massachusetts Line, on file in this Office; among those returned at the close of the War, as entitled to Bounty Land of the U. States - and I have further to observe that, the same fact exists in relation to Stephen Markham, whose Affidavit is relied on to support the claim of Caleb Merrill - The claim is consequently inadmissible, unless satisfactory proof can be adduced, to show that Merrill enlisted for the term of "during the War" and actually served to the close thereof -
In relation to the case of Samuel Davis, I have to acquaint you that, Land Warrant N o 4007. issued 22 d Feb'y 1790 in the name of Theodosius Fowler, Assignee of Sam l Davis, who was a Drum Major in the 2 d Regiment, Mass t Line -
Mr. Merrill's letter, and the Documents accompanying it are herewith returned -
I have the honor to be Sir Your ob t Servt
Wm. Gordon

Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Berkshire - 3
Personally appeared before the subscriber a justice of the peace in and for said county, Abigail Orton of Syringham, in said county, aged Seventy Six years and upwards, who being duly sworn according to law, deposes and saith, that the Marriage of Sarah Murrell, widow of Caleb Murrell, late a pensioner of the United States from Onondaga County New York, took place in the month of January (1788) Seventeen, hundred and Eighty Eight. That her name before Marriage was Sarah Jackson. That the ceremony was performed by Dea. Jackson Esq. father of said Sarah (then) Jackson, of Syringham, There being no settled Clergyman in the place, was the reason of Esquire Jackson being called upon to perform the ceremony. That she has been well acquainted with both Caleb Murrell, late a pensioner, as aforesaid, and his widow Sarah Murrell the present applicant for a pension, and that said widow Sarah Murrell is the identical person who was married to Caleb Murrell in Syringham, Berkshire County Commonwealth of Massachusetts, at the time above stated viz. in the year 1788.
Subscribed and sworn before me this second day of Jan'y 1845 John T. Bidwell Justice of the Peace
Abigail Orton
I certify that Abigail Orton above named is a respectable person and of good moral character John T. Bidwell Justice of the Peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Berkshire - 3
Personally appeared before the subscriber a justice of the peace in and for said county, Sarah Garfield of Syringham in said county, aged Seventy Six years and upwards, who after being duly sworn according to law, deposes and saith, that she was present at the Marriage of Sarah Jackson with Caleb Murrell, late a pensioner of the United States from Onondaga County New York. That the Marriage took place in Syringham County and State aforesaid, on the year (1788) Seventeen hundred and Eighty Eight. That she cannot recollect the month, but knows it was the next year after her own marriage, which was in the year (1787) Seventeen hundred and Eighty Seven. That the ceremony was performed by Dea. Jackson Esquire of Syringham, there being no Clergyman in the place, that Sarah Murrell the applicant for a pension, is the identical person who was married to Caleb Murrell at the time above stated.
Subscribed and sworn before me this 2 d day of January 1845 John T. Bidwell Justice of the Peace
Sarah Garfield
I certify that Sarah Garfield above named is a respectable person and that the words - aged seventy seven years - was inserted before executed - J. T. Bidwell Justice of the Peace

100554_00551 Please have the accompanying certificate sent upon this page.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Berkshire. I Charles Sedgwick Clerk of the Judicial Courts of the Commonwealth for the County of Berkshire, do certify that John D. Bidwell Esq. was on the second day of January instant & now is, one of the Justices of the Peace in & for said County duly commissioned & qualified and that the within signature purporting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the Courts at Greenfield this eighth day of January A.D. 1845.
Charles Sedgwick Clk.

State of New York
Brook County 3p.
Ann Manning of Life in the County of Broome and State of New York Widow being duly sworn deposes and saith that she is sister to the Widow Sarah Merrill and is of the age of eighty three years that she saw her said sister married to Calib the Merrill that the said marriage took place on the above the Tenth day of January in the Year One Thousand seven hundred eighty eight as near as this deponent can now recollect at the town of Springfield in the County of Berkshire and State of Massachusetts, and she further says that the marriage ceremony was performed by her Father who was then a Magistrate and authorized as deponent understood to believe by the then existing laws of the State of Massachusetts to perform the marriage Rite. That her Father's name was Giles Jackson.
State of New York
Brook County 3p.
Ann Manning
Subscribed & sworn before me this 28 day of June 1844 Levi Jones Judge of Broome Co. Court
Broome County Clerks Office S.S.
I hereby Certify that Levi Jones Esq. before whom the above oath or deposition was taken, was at the time of taking the same, a Judge of Broome County Court, and duly authorized to take the same, And further that I am well acquainted with his hand writing, and readily believe the above signature to be genuine. Witness my hand and Seal of said County, this 2 nd day of July 1844. Levi Jones Clerk

This is to obtain the benefit of the act of March 3 rd 43

Springfield Mich
Jan 14
Jan 23 76
Mr Evans
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Paid 10
Wm J. L. Edwards Carmillium of Pensons Washington City D.C.

War Department
widows Pension.
I Certify that in conformity with the act of march 3, 1843 & Jan 17 - 1844 Sarah Merrill, of New York widow of Caleb Merrill, who was a Private and died on the 1 st day of July 1842, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Eighty dollars and — cents per annum, commencing on the 4 th March, 1843, and terminating on the 4 th of March, 1848 unless the Pensioner shall marry or die before the last mentioned date; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage or death
Given at the war office of the United States, this sixth day of May one thousand eight hundred and forty five
W. L. Marcy Secretary of War
Examined and Countersigned
J. L. Eames Commissioner of Pensions
N.B. Please Direct to J. J. Merrill
Springfield Oakland County Michigan

County of Oakland ss.
On the fifth day of January 1846 before me the subscriber a justice of the Peace for the said County of Oakland personally appeared Sarah Merrill who on her Oath declaims that she is the same person inscribed on the pension list in conformity with the act of March 3, 1843. & June 17 th 1844 that her name was placed on the pension roll of the State of New York - from whence she has lately removed; that she now resides in the State of Michigan where she intends to remain, and wishes her pension to be there payable in future, the following are her reasons for removing from the State of New York to the State of Michigan viz to live with her children
Sworn to & subscribed to before me } Sarah Merrill the day and year aforesaid
Jas D. Simonson Justice of the Peace
State of Michigan } County of Oakland ss
On the fifth day of January A D 1846 before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace for said County personally appeared Sarah Merrill who on her Oath declaims that Sarah Merrill the identical person named in an original Certificate of Pension in her possession from the War Department, and is also the same person who has sworn to, and subscribed the above affidavit.
Sworn to and subscribed Sarah Merrill before me the day and year aforesaid
Jas D. Simonson Justice of the Peace

State of Michigan } I Joseph R. Bowman County of Oakland } Clerk of the County of Oak- land aforesaid do hereby certify that James Brimmer Esq. was on the fifth day of January AD 1846 a Justice of the peace within the said County duly Elected and sworn and authorized by law to administer Oaths, take affidavits, depo- sitions &c. and that his term of office commenced on the fourth day of July, AD 1845 & will expire on the third day of July AD 1849 and that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of said Justice and that his signature to the annexed affidavits are his own genuine signature
In testimony whereof I have here- unto set my hand the seal of the Circuit Court for the County of Oakland (my Seal of Office) at Pontiac this 12 th day of January, AD 1846
Joseph R. Bowman Clerk

Jan 30 '46
Mr Every
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James L. Edwards Esq. Commrs of Pensions War Dept. Washington City.

MECHANICS' & FARMERS' BANK,
Albany Pension Agency,
January 27 th 1846.
JAMES L. EDWARDS, Esquire, Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir,
In reply to your letter of the 23 rd inst, I have to state, that Sarah Merrill a Pensioner under the Act of 3 March 1843 for fights Dollars per annum was last paid to the 4 day of April. 1845
I am, Sir,
Very Respectfully,
Your obed't serv't,
Thos W. Olcott
PRES'T AND PENSION AGENT. for
J. Jenkins.

Free
Hon Amasa Dana M.P. House of Representatives Washington Dist. Columbia
Rose N.Y. Feb. 21. 3

Rose Nov 21 st 1845
Sir
I beg leave to say in case of Mrs Murrell claim for a pension. - That. It appears that justice has not been done. - It is asserted that the evidence is not sufficient to establish the date of the marriage with the certainty required by the rules of the department. - I must contend that if rightly informed, that it is even more than is required. - it being required to furnish the depositions of only two persons, who were eye witnesses to the marriage, - in this case we have fur- nished the affidavits of three persons, of impeccable character. - Again, it is asserted that the witnesses who have testified do not say by what means, they are enabled to retain the date of this event for upward of fifty years? - This must be an oversight, as it is stated in one affidavit in particular, that the affiant knew the marriage took place, near the date set forth, from the fact that she herself was married , the year previous (or following), and therefore could not be mistaken, - And in the returning of the Depositions (which were presented by yourself) not one syllable of Mr Edwards letter gives to show any deficiency, other- wise than the omission of the certificate of character and that of the County Clerk, - which were obtained

and returned, not doubting, but that a certificate would be of issued immediately. - In behalf of the claimant - (who is a person truly worthy and very needy) - I would very respectfully request, that Hon Mr Edwards, be requested to reconsider the case. - and see if a more favorable decision may not be made, - I should not venture to ask this favor at your hands, - if it were not, that I know of your readiness to assist the needy - And knowing from the business which I have transacted with Mr Edwards, that he is a gentleman, in the full sense of the term, and appears in no case, to ask for anything more than what is, honorable, just, & right, and has in several cases, issued certificates - when letters explanatory of the claim have been written to him. -
I am, Sir very respectfully Your obed Servt Willis Wall
Hon Moses Davis House of Representatives Washington D. C.

Rose (N.Y.) March 23, 1845
Sir
I have had the honor to receive your letter of the 1 st inst. addressed to Hon. J. Dana, M.C., in relative to the claim of Sarah Merrill, an applicant for a pension under act of 1838. And in accordance with its requirements, the enclosed Deposition is preferred. In the claimants behalf, I beg leave to say, that an early consideration of this claim, would be a special favour , as the claimant is now a pensioner upon the charities of her friends,
I have the honor to be Very Respectfully, Your Obedt Servt W. G. Mudd
Hon J. L. Edwards Comm r of Pensions Washington

copy
Bank Michigan
Detroit 1. Oct 1839
Caleb Morris was last paid to 4 March 1839.
Signed by the Cashier in the absence of E. P. Hastings

No 10583
Sarah Merrill widow of Caleb NY
act 7 July 1838 and Joint Resolution of 23 rd Januy. 1846
Def ce . 2 years private $80 00 per Ann no 7183
Adm ce . 3 March 1843 and 17 June 1844 $80 00 per Ann no 5219
M. G. Wade Rose N.Y

Oct 31 Mr. Purdie
FREE
L. J. Edwards Esq. Com d of Pens ns City of Washington

Pension Agency Detroit November 25. 1853
Sir
Sarah Merrill Widow of Caleb Merrill, who is on my Roll at $80. per annum under Act of Feb'y 2 nd 1848 has repeatedly applied to me to learn why she does not receive the same amount of Pension, that her husband rec d . His name was on the Roll of this Agency at the rate of $96. per annum under Act of March 18. 1818 . He died in 1842. Is she not entitled to $96. per annum from the time her pension commenced, and if so - is any further proof required that is already filed.!
Susannah Champlin Revy Widow whose name is on my Roll under Act of July 14. 1836 at the rate of $66.67 per annum. holds a certificate which calls for only $36.67 per annum. Which is correct; the Roll or the certificate? The Roll agrees with the notification sent to this office. My Predecessor says the Roll is correct and the Certificate is erroneous - Please advise me relative to the above matters.
Very Respectfully Yours att Servt Elisha Saylor
Hon. S. P. Waldo Commr of Pensions }

10583
Sarah Merrill
NY.
at 7. July 38
dieh - 42! decl n 28 July 1814
m 88C 42
Hon: H. C. Wheaton H. R.

Sarah Merrill Payment to be made at Detroit by
E. P. Hastings Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of Michigan .
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1848, Page 371 Vol. 2 ,
G. S. Kings Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848; Sarah Merrill widow of Caleb Merrill who was a Private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Eighty dollars and _____ cents per annum, commencing on the 4th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the War Office of the United States this 30th day of August one thousand eight hundred and forty eight.
W. L. Marcy
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. S. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions. By H. S. Evans

Sarah Merrill, widow of Caleb, Mich
Oct 2 nd Feb 1848
Sued to fgh for annu de d g p 80, County 1 st July 1848
Elisha Taylor Detroit Mich

Pension Agency at Detroit March 17. 1854
Sir
Pursuant to the directions contained in your letter of date Nov. 29, 1853. I enclose the usual oath of identity of Sarah Merrill widow of Caleb Merrill together with the Pension certificate issued to her in 1848 at $80. per year.
Please send me her new certificate at $96 per year from July 1. 1848.
Very Respectfully
Your Obt Servt
Elisha Gaylon Pens Agent.
Hon L. P. Waldo Commr of Pensions

Preface in the case of Sarah Merrill Calhoun County and State of Michigan act 2 Feb 1848
Claim, ("original," or "for increase." )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Increased under the Secret Resolution of July 1, 1848, from f80 to f96.
(If for increase.) -
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
C. Taylor Name and residence of Agent Detroit Mich
J. Cole Examining Clerk.

100554-00584 County of Oakland
On this 20 th day of October 1836 before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace for the said County of Oakland personally ap- -peared Caleb Merrill who on his oath declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the Company commanded by Captain Bradford - in the regiment - commanded by Colonel Spratt - in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of New York from whence he has lately removed; that he now resides in the State of Michigan where he intends to remain and wishes his pension to be then payable in future The following are his reasons for removing from the State of New York to the State of Michigan viz: to live with his children
Sworn & subscribed to before me the day & year aforesaid
Caleb Merrill
John P. L. Ray
Justice of the Peace C. C. Mich.

State of Michigan County of Oakland
On the 20 th day of October 1886 before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace for said County personally appeared Arza Crosby who on his oath declares that Caleb Merrill is the identical person named in an original Certificate of Pension in his possession from the War department and is also the person who has sworn to and subscribed the foregoing affidavit
Sworn to & subscribed before me the day & year aforesaid (The word "same" interlined before signing and taking oath)
John P. L. Ray Justice of the Peace
County of Oakland
I do hereby certify that Arza Crosby the witness aforesaid is a person of truth and veracity
John P. L. Ray Justice Peace O. C. Mich.

John Goodrich Deputy Clerk of the Court of the County of Oakland certify that John P. Le Roy is a magistrate and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my Seal of office and subscribed my name the 20 th day of October in the Year of our Lord One thousand Eight hundred and thirty Six
John Goodrich

Detrait Sept r 23 d 1836
Enclosed I send you Mr. Colb t Merrill's application for a Transfer from the State of New York to the State of Michigan the results of which you will please make known to the agent at this place and also to Mr Merrill at Springfield Oakland Co- Michigan
And Much Oblige Your Humble Serv t Henry Dits
To J. S. Edwards - Com r of Pensions -

Sir
Marble 27 Aug 1889
Will you transfer Mr. Caleb Morris's Pension back to the N.Y. Agency & if convenient please comply with his request that it be payable at the New York Office. You will rec- all for inquiring respecting Mrs. Anna Deane's application for a pension which was sent you last winter & additional information not you recently
Yours Affectionately
Col Edward Parker Washington City

State of New York
County of Onondaga h On this 16 th day of September 1839 before me the undersigned a Justice of the Peace for the said County of Onondaga personally appeared Caleb Merrill who on his oath declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain Bradford in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Stewart in the service of the United States, that his name was placed on the Pension Roll of the State of Michigan from whence he has lately removed that he now resides in the State of New York where he intends to remain and wishes his pension to be then payable at the city of New York in future & takes effect from the 4 th of March 1839. The following are his reasons for removing from Michigan back to New York, first, the Climate did not agree with his health & secondly, he chose on the whole to return back to the State of New York to his old acquaintances & friends.
Subscribed to sworn
the day & year above mentioned before me
Caleb Merrill
H. Hanchard J. P.

State of New York } Onondaga County } Clerk's Office } ss
I, William M. Clarke Deputy Clerk of said County, do certify that Thomas Blanchard before whom the within two affidavits purport to have been sworn, and whose name is signed to the wit. - certificate, was at the date of the same a Jus- tice of the Peace in and for said County duly qualified and authorized to take the said affidavits, that I am acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice and verily believe his name subscribed to the within affidavits and certificate to be his genuine hand writing and signature. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County this 16 th day of September 1837
W. M. Clarke Dep. Clerk
A. Smith Maurice My Sept 20.
Mr. Swan

State of New York
County of Onondaga ss Against Smith being duly sworn deposeth and saith that Caleb Merrill who has taken the annexed oath for the purchase of a transfer of his pen- -sion from Michigan to New York is the person described in the affidavit, which is known to this deponent by the facts that this deponent has for many years purchased his pension drafts and by himself or his agents claimed his pension under the certificate No 17.226 and con- tinued to do so till the said Merrill some two or three years ago removed to Michigan
Subscribed to me before me this 16 th day of September 1879
Thos Manshard J.P.
I certify that against Smith the above named deponent is a person of veracity and that full credit should be given to his affidavit
Thos Manshard J.P.

Feb 11. 1842
Norfolk
James L. Edwards Esq. Comt. of Russians War Dept Washington City.

MECHANICS' & FARMERS' BANK,
Albany Pension Agency,
February 4 th 1842
JAMES L. EDWARDS, Esquire,
Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir,
In reply to your letter of the 31 st ult o I have to state, that Caleb Merrill a Pensioner under the Act of 18 March 1818 — at eight — Dollars per month — was last paid to the 4 day of Febr. — 1842
I am, Sir,
Very respectfully,
Your ob't serv't,
Thos. M. Cluett
PRES'T AND PENSION AGENT.

Mch. & Harris Bank Albany Pension Agency November 7. 1836.
James L. Edwards Esq., Commissioner of Pensions, Sir,
In reply to your letter of the 2 d inst. I have to state that Caleb Merrill, a Pensioner under the act of March 18. 1818, was last paid to the 4 th of Sept. r 1836.
I am, Sir, very Respectfully Your ob. t Serv. t
Thos. W. Court President H. in. Agt.

State of Michigan Oakland County. ss.
On this 27 th day of July 1848 personally appeared before the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace in and for said county Sarah Merrill a resident of the Town of Springfield in the County of Oakland in said State of Michigan aged Eighty two years, who being first 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 2 nd February 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of Caleb Merrill who was a Private in the Revolutionary Service and served in what was called the Massachusetts line. That she does not know the name of the Captain or Colonel under whom he served. And that she is the same individual who drew a pension under the Act of June 17. 1844 at the rate of Eighty dollars p r annum. She further declares that she is still a widow.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written
Sarah his Merrill Mark
Before me
Robt B. Morrison
Justice of the Peace
Agreed in presence John J. Merrill
Calvin L. Packard
I certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named official and that she is the same individual who drew a pension as stated by her in the foregoing affidavit. and that she is unable to write her name in a legible hand on account of old age and much infirmity - Dated Springfield this 27 th Day of July 1848 -
Robt B. Morrison Justice of the Peace

Sarah Merrill
Mr Cole Mich Ad 6866
E. P. Hastings Rev Agt Detroit Mich

State of Michigan County of Oakland
Joseph R. Brannan Clerk of the said County do Certify that James Brannan on this day, on the date of the within affidavit a justice of the peace within the said County, duly elected & sworn & authorized by law to administer oaths &c that he was acquainted with the hand writing of the said person here that his signature on the attached is genuine
Given under my hand & seal Office at Pontiac this 29th day of July 1848
Joseph R. Brannan Clerk

STATE OF MICHIGAN, COUNTY OF Oakland } ss.
Be it known, That before me, James B. Simonson Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, personally appeared Sarah Merrill and made oath in due form of law, that she is the identical person named in an original certificate in her possession, of which (I certify) the following is a true copy:
WAR DEPARTMENT,
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the Act of February 2d, 1848, Sarah Merrill widow of Caleb Merrill who was a private in the Revolutionary War, is inscribed on the Pension List at the rate of Eighty dollars and _____ cents per annum, commencing on the 4th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she shall again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the War Office of the United States this 30 th day of August one thousand eight hundred and forty eight .
W. L. Marcy Secretary of War.
Examined and countersigned,
A. S. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions. By H. S. Evans
That she has not intermarried but continues to be a widow, that she now resides in Springfield Oakland Co. Michigan and has resided there for the space of fourteen years past; and that previous thereto, she resided in the State of New York of the truth of which statements I am fully satisfied.
Sworn and subscribed, this fourth day of March 185 4 , before me,
James B. Simonson Justice of the Peace
Sarah Merrill
State of Michigan } Alfred Readray Clerk County of Oakland } of the County of Oakland aforesaid do Certify that James B. Simonson Esq. was at the date of the above Certificate a Justice of the Peace in said County duly elected & sworn and authorized to administer oaths take affidavits &c. that I am well acquainted with his hand writing and that his signature above subscribed is genuine
Given under my hand & seal of Office at Pontiac this fifteenth day of March A.D. 185 4
Alfred Readray Clerk In Joseph R. Borman Depy Clerk

CABLE ADDRESS "INDIA"
D. H. KIMBERLY, Pres., Cleveland, O. CHAS. O. EVARTS, Vice Pres., Cleveland, O.
W. L. WILD, Sec'y, Akron, O. C. H. WHEELER, Treas. and Gen'l Mgr., Akron, O.
SOLID AND CUSHION CARRIAGE TIRES AND APPLIANCES SOFT RUBBER GOODS
79 LAKE STREET
TELEPHONE 4251
POWER & MERRELL, WESTERN REPRESENTATIVES
Chicago, Ill., 2/9/00
Hon. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Please outline to me if you have same, the Revolutionary record of Caleb B. Merrell , who enlisted from Massachusetts.
Your kind attention to this will greatly oblige
Yours very truly,
John H. Merrell
address John H. Merrell 79 Lake St Chicago

The Manhattan Rubber Mfg Co.,
MECHANICAL RUBBER GOODS,
SOLE MAKERS OF "CONDOR" BELT
TELEPHONE RANDOLPH 4437 AUTOMATIC 41521
61 WEST LAKE STREET,
CHICAGO BRANCH F. B. HENDERSON, MANAGER.
CHICAGO, May 13, 1912.
Department of Interior, Bureau of Pensions, O.W.& N. Division, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
Will you please advise me as to the military record shown on your Pension Certificate #18638 of Peter Verano, who enlisted at Belle Isle, Can., Sept. 14th, 1775?
Also please send me the Revolutionary record of Caleb Merrell, if you have same on your pension rolls. Caleb Merrell enlisted in the Massachusetts Militia.
If there is any fee for looking up these records and forwarding same, please notify me at once in order that I may remit promptly.
Thanking you in advance, I beg to remain
Very truly yours,
JHM.
John H. Merrill
#61 W. Lake St., Chicago, Ill.

a/c 2 d Feb. 48. Mich.
Winton.

THE MAJESTIC BUILDING.
The Majestic Cycle Co.
(INCORPORATED)
Bicycles, Sporting Goods, Cameras, and Photographic Supplies.
No. 2408.
Detroit, Mich.,
Feb 2/99
U. S. Pension Bureau Washington D.C.
Gentlemen: Can you inform if you have any Revolutionary Record of Caleb B. Merrill of Massachusetts and if so how I can obtain same.
John H. Murray 1911 1/2 1/2
c/o Majestic Cycle Co.

L. W. B. W. 4547.
This Bureau can furnish the military record of only such Revolutionary soldiers as were pensioned or whose widows were pensioned for their services.
Such of the original muster and pay rolls of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolutionary War may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS, WASHINGTON, D. C.,
O. W. & N. DIV. REVOLUTIONARY.
March 4th, 1899.
Sir:-
In response to your recent communication you are advised that Caleb Morrill made an application for pension on September 4th, 1819, at which time he was 55 years of age and residing at Manlius, N. Y., and his pension was allowed for two years' actual service as a private in the Mass. troops, Revolutionary war. He enlisted at Tyringham, Mass., and served under Capt. Hunt and Col. Jackson.
His widow, Sarah, made application and received a pension for the service of her husband as above set forth.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mr. John H. Morrell, Detroit, Michigan. c/o Majestic Cycle Co.