Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 25529, Ephraim Derrick, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Derrick, Ephraim or Dertrick, Elizabeth
W 25529
CONTENTS

Reported
Wisconsin
132620
Ephraim Derrick of Green Co in the State of Wisconsin who was a Serjt. in the Comp y commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt commanded by _____ in the _____ Station
27 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Milwaukee at the rate of 120 Dollars _____ Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831, and ending 9th Sept. 1832
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 day of August, 1848, and sent to _____ C. B. Smith
Arrears to the 4th of _____ Semiannual allowance ending _____ Payable to Mary Derrick, Adolph D. Derrick, Lydia L. Derrick and Mary Townsend { Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by _____ Clerk, Book E 2 Vol. 8. Page 139
Increased from $96 per ann. on the 18th of March 1848. Reduced all former payments for the same service.

Report 3 Certificates Letter to A. Ray 1 Nov 1848.
Wisconsin 8276
Elizabeth Derrick widow of Ephraim Derrick who was a Sergeant in the Revolution
Heubner Ohio 9 Sept. 1842
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 120 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22nd day of Nov 1842 and sent to
Alex Ray Present
[Acts of March 3, 1843, and June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2 Page 245

Ephraim Derrick
1988 died 1919
Em

State of New York Niagara County ss.
On this Eighth day of June 1820 personally appeared in open Court in the Court of common Pleas in and for said County, being constituted a court of Record by the laws of said State Ephraim Derrick of said county aged Sixty four years, who being first duly sworn according to the law doth on his oath declared that he served in the Revolutionary War for three years in the company commanded by Capt Fitch in Col John Dunkeers Regiment of Connecticut Continental troops, that on account of said services he has received a certificate from the War department (numbered 4988), that he is placed on the pension Roll of the New York Agency informably with a law of the United States that he applied for the said pension on the first day of May 1818.
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th 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 18 th 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 viz except necessary bedding & clothing
   1. Horse, Saddle & bridle, Waggon & Harnefs which are not worth more than  $75. 00    1. Womens sadde 8.00 1 Cow 15.00  23. 00    2. Sheep $3.00 - 2 wheels $3  6. 00    2. Axes. 1 Hoe, 1 Shave, 1 Set Bench tools 6 Moulding tools 1 Square & Compasses 1 line 4 Gimblets. 4 or 5 Bits, bit Stock 1 Set turning tools. not worth more than  15. 00    6 Chairs  1. 50    1 Table & 1 Candle stands  2. 50    1 Rule $1. 2 pail .75  1. 75    1 Woodens Clock  10. 00    1. Cupboards  2. 00    1 Loom & tackle  5. 00    2 Reeds  1. 50    3. Kettles 1 Tea Kettle  5. 00    1 Set Knives & forks  1. 50    4. or 5 Spoons  . 50   

 3. Bowls - 12 Plate - 2 Tea Pots  1. Set Tea cups & Saucers 
6. 00  $156. 25
That the debts due by individuals to him do not exceed ten dollars, and that the debts due by him to individuals exceed two hundred and thirty dollars.
That this deponent is by occupation a Carpenter & Joiner and is unable to labor all the time, that his wife Elizabeth aged about sixty years is the only person residing with him, but is unable wholly to support herself.
Sworn to and declared June 8. 1820. before me
Ephraim Derrick
Ch: Townsend
Judge of Court of Com Pleas
John E Marshall Clerk of the court of common Pleas in and for the county of Niagara, do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the Records 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 property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is one hundred fifty six dollars and twenty five cents exclusive of debts.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hands this 20 th day of June 1820
J. E. Marshall. Clerk of the Court for the county of Niagara

Ephraim Derrick, Serg t .
Connecticut line -
1 st May, 1818.
Durkee's Regt ,
The Judge must certify that the Applicant is in indigent circumstances, and a pension will be granted -
Adm d -
Charles Townsend, Esq.; Judge,
Buffalo, Niagara Co: New-York,
Rec d 20. May, 1818.

State of New York Niagara County } 3
On the first day of May in the year 1818 before the Subscriber one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County personally came Ephraim Derrick a resident of said County who being by me first duly sworn according to law doth on his Oath make the following de- claration in order to obtain the pro- vision made by the late act of con- gress entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaging in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War" That the said Ephraim Derrick by the name of Ephraim Derrick  Dertrick at Peeks- kill in the State of New York  Connecticut entitled into the Company commanded by Capt. Andrew Fitch in or about the month of December 1776, the said Company being part of the 1 st Regiment of Connecticut troops under the command of Col. John Durkee; that he continued to serve in said corps or in the service of the U- nited States until the month of December 1779 when he was discharged at Westfield in the State of New Jersey from service That he was in the battles of Harlem Heights, German Town & Monmouth, and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support, and that he now produces all the evidence in his proof of his said services consisting

of a warrant of appointment as a Sergeant in the said Corp and the testimony of Rowland Cotton herunto annexed Sworn to and declared before me the day and year aforesaid Ephraim Derrick Ch: Townshend
Mazara County ss — Rowland Cotton being duly sworn sayeth that he has been per- sonally acquainted with the above named Ephraim Derrick from the year 1776 and served in the same regiment with the said Ephraim Derrick until the year 1779 and sayeth knows that the material circumstances stated in the preceding declarations to be true and sayeth believeth the whole to be entitled to full credit and belief Rowland Cotton
Sworn to and subscribed the 1 st day of April 1818
before me Ch: Townshend
I Charles Townshend Judge do as aforesaid do certify that it appears to my satisfac- tion that the said Ephraim Derrick did swear in the revolutionary War as stated in the preceding declarations against the common enemy and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me to the Secretary for the depart- ment of War pursuant to the directions of the aforesaid act of Congress
April 1. 1818
Ch: Townshend

State of New York Niagara County ss Clerks office
I Frederick B Merrill Clerk of the County aforesaid do hereby certify that Charles Townsend before whom the prece- ding affidavits and certificate appear to have been made is one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County acting as such under the authority of the State and that the same do signify his his Signature
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal at Buffalo this first day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred & Eighteen
F. B Merrill

I certify that I have no personal knowledge of the circumstances of the within named Ephraim Derrick, but having examined on oath Lanson Eggleton of Clarence, a credible witness, respecting his statements , I am satisfied from his testimony and from that of the claimant that the aforesaid Ephraim Derrick is in indigent circumstances — a more particular statement of which was forwarded by me to the Secretary for war in September last.
Ch. Forrester
Meayara County December 2. 1818
Judge of Meayara County

11913.
Re May 19, 1895.
Elizabeth Derrick
Wisconsin
Act 7 July 38
d 32 -
Marr'd 12/21/1794

Territory Of Wisconsin
County Of Rock Iss. On this fifth day of May in the year 1845 personally appeared in open Court before the District Court holden in & for the County Of Rock aforesaid Elizabeth Derrick a resident of the adjoining County of Green in the Territory aforesaid, aged eighty four 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. 1838 entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows". That she is the widow of Ephraim Derrick who was a private soldier in the war of the Revolution and a pensioner of the United States, and that his name was on the pension Roll for the agency of the state of New York, and that to the evidence of his service reference is hereby respectfully made.
She further declares that she was married to the said Ephraim Derrick on the twenty second day of February in the year seventeen hundred and eighty six, that her husband the aforesaid Ephraim Derrick died on the ninth day of September in the year 1832 and that she has not intermarried since the death of her husband the said Ephraim, that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January seventeen hundred and ninety four, at the time above stated. That no term of a court of record is to be holden in the said adjoining County of Green until the Month of September next, & that she makes her declaration in this Court & out of the County where she resides to avoid delay.
Witness
Maria Foggh
Elizabeth her X Derrick mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day & year above written before the Court. and I hereby certify that no term of a court of record is to be holden in the adjoining County of Green aforesaid until the month of September next and I also certify that I am the presiding judge of the District Court of Green County as well as the District Court this (Rock) County. Given under my hand May 5 th A.D. 1845.
David Brown one of the judges of the Supreme Court of the Territory of Wisconsin

Wisconsin Territory } Rock County ss.
I, Daniel F. Kimball clerk of the District Court held at the Court House in Janesville in and for the County of Rock aforesaid, on the fifth day of May A.D. 1845, do hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to the said court, that Ephraim Derrick was a pensioner of the United States, that he died on the 9 th day of September A.D. 1832 at Clarence in the County of Erie and State of New York, and left a widow whose name is Elizabeth Derrick, that she now resides in the adjoining County of Green in the Territory aforesaid, and that she has not intermarried since the death of her husband, the said Ephraim, and I hereby further certify that David Irwin is Judge of the Court aforesaid, and that his name above subscribed is his hand writing
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my official signature and the seal of our Court at Janesville in Rock County and Territory of Wisconsin the fifth day of May A.D. 1845
Daniel F. Kimball
Seal

State of Wisconsin County of Green 155
On the 21 st day of June 1848 personally appeared before me the subscriber Judge of the District Court in & for the said County of Green, Rodolphus D. Derrich, a resident of said County, aged fifty five Years who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth say that he is a son of Ephraim Derrich & Elizabeth Derrich, both deceased. That the said Ephraim Derrich was a pensioner on the New York agency Roll, under the Act of 1818 - and that in conse- quence of his services as a Sergeant, the said Elizabeth Derrich, Widow of the said Ephraim was also a pensioner under the act of July 7 1838. And the acts subsequent thereto, at the rate of one hundred & twenty dollars per annum Milwaukee agency Roll, as will appear by the papers on file in her case -
Now, the object of this application being made, is in order to assert a claim in right, both of the said Ephraim & the said Elizabeth Derrich deceased, for the benefit of the act of June 7 1832 and to relinquish in the name of the said Ephraim, the act of March 18 th 1818. Claiming the payment of the increase under the act of 1832, from the 4 th of March 1831 to the 9 th day of September 1832, when the said Ephraim died. as will be shown by the evidence adduced in the case of the said Elizabeth -
Sworn to & Subscribed the 21 st day of June 1848 before me.
R. D. Derrich
David Irwin. Judge

State of Wisconsin } County of Green } ss.
I M m Rottenhouse Clerk of the District Court held at Monroe in & for the said County of Green. do hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to the said Court that Elizabeth Derrich was a pensioner of the United States, at the rate of one hundred & twenty dollars per annum. was a resident of the said County of Green in the Territory of Wisconsin, and died in said County of Green, in the year 1845 on the 5 th day of August. That she left four children whose names are. Morris Derrich, Rodolphus D. Derrich, Bybie S. Derrich, & Mary Townsend.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my seal of Office at Monroe this 21 st day of June in the year, one thousand eight hundred & Forty Eight.
M m Rottenhouse Clk
No 37423

These papers were submitted to the Am. Museum and he decided the difference to publish the marriage of these Kurtis before 1794.

Ephraim Derrick Book he was born April the 21 st day 1756
Anna Derrick was born February 2 nd 1758 we were Married July the 10 th 1780-
Anna Derrick Daughters to us was born on Tuesday the 26 th day of February 1782-
Clarissa Derrick was born on Wednesday the 11 th of August 1784-
Anna Derrick wife to Ephraim Derrick Dyed on the 21 st day of December 1784-
I was married to Elizabeth Derrick on the 22 nd day of February 1786- She was born on Wednesday the 6 th day of August 1760-
Polly Derrick was born on Wednesday the 23 rd day of May 1787-
Amos M Derrick was born on Thursday the 30 th day of October 1788-
Elizabeth Derrick was born on Wednesday the 2 nd day of March 1790-
Rodolphus Derrick was born on Thursday the 8 th day of August 1793-
Bybie L Derrick was born on Wednesday the 12 th day of August 1795-
Sophia Derrick was born on Tuesday the 16 th day of May 1797- and dyed on Thursday the 14 th of December 1797-
Eliza G Derrick was born on Tuesday the 8 th day of January 1799-
The family record now in your possession is the one taken from his account book by the family Bible; this one is taken from his account book
Ephraim Derrick
on this leaf that by you will retain much prestige of yourselves and others eph 187 D 29984
Samuel Derrick was born 1782 June 20 th

18th March 18th 1799 The sum of £1000 to be paid on the delivery of all documents from George Smith
much £2993 4s 6d

More than ten years have passed away Since I did testify and say; A wide all Party Names I le and make the Name of christ my stay And join in christian Union -
As at that time I did not know One on this earthly ball below that these with me would join and go I ask sum brethren in they said no We cannot join such union -
My name is Dear said brother A And so is myne said brother B then Lord spake out my brother A. My Name the Dearest of the three away with such a union -
When brother M and I did say our barks are joined with you this day the name is nothing yet we may not throw our names out of the way But still we join in union - But there a number of my mind whose barks I trust are truly joined to search the scripture for to find the good old way and live behind All things that hurt this union -
So now my christian brethren dear Go forth let my name appear to join in christian conference dear along the narrow way to stand and join in christian union -
Com christian let us all forsake all Party names which still doth make strife to increase and union brake the ancient word our Saviour spake In me be of one Union -
My brother in of the christian name may you in heart all be the same that though the world may lose your faith that you the gospel may proclaim through all the christian union -
In name and heart be the same obedient followers of the Lamb - for if to live you have a name and still are dead you are to blame and are without that union
MS B.1.1 v.1 p.1

Where as it appears by the Records of a vandoue holden at Bethel on the fifteenth
day of June one thousand seven hundred and ninety fore for the sale of Lands in Bethel in the County of Windsor and State of Vermont that Ephraim Derrick of Bethel in the County of Windsor and State of Vermont Purchased at said vandoue one hundred acres of the Original rite of proprietors share of land in said Bethel which was granted to James Freeway the Chalperny State tax and cost 17 which land was sold for in one thousand seven hundred and ninety one on the land in the County and State aforesaid for the sum of five Shillings and fore pence tax and cost of sale as appears by records - no person appearing to pay said tax and cost for less quantity on the last day of Redemption to pay to me the said tax and cost nor any part thereof -
now know ye that I Seth Sanford of Bethel in the County of Windsor and State of Vermont Collector for said State tax of Bethel aforesaid do for and in consideration of the aforesaid sum of five Shillings and forepence to me in hand paid before the delivery hereof by Ephraim Derrick of Bethel in the County of Windsor and State of Vermont give grant bargain sell alien release convey and confirm to him the said Ephraim Derrick his heirs and assigns forever the aforesaid tract or parcel of land of the following right or proprietors share of land in Bethel in the County and State aforesaid James Freeway being the original grantee to have and to hold the above granted and bargained Premises with all the appurtenances there to belonging to him the said Ephraim Derrick his heirs and assigns forever to them and their own proper use benefit and behoof forever - and that I have good rite and lawfull authority to warrant and convey the same and do for my self in my said capacity and do for and with the said Ephraim his heirs and assigns and assigns to and with the said Ephraim his heirs and assigns that I will in my capacity aforesaid warrant the above granted Premises against all claims or demands of any person or persons whatsoever - In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty fifth day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety fore Seth Sanford Collector Signed, Sealed and delivered in presence
of: David Root Stephen H. Root

State of Vermont Windsor ss
December 24 th 1796
Personally appeared Seth Sanford Colatt signer of within instrument and acknowledged the same to be his free act and deed before me
Meh l Ghyms Just Peace
Filed for Record in My Office this 24 th Day of December 1796 and is recorded in the first book of Deeds for the Town of Bethel on Page 75
M eh Ghyms Town Clerk
Sanford's Deed to Derick

The voice of free grace cries a safe to the Mountain for Adam's lost race Christ has opened a fountain for sin and uncleans and every transgressor His blood it flows freely in Streams of Salvation.
2 nd The fountain so wide we may all find Salvation From Jesus's side flows plenteous Redenison Though our sins be increased as high as the mounting His blood it flows freely as Streams from the fountain
3 rd O Jesus ride on thy Kingdom all glorious over Sin Death and Hell thou will make us victorious thy name shall be praised in the grate Congregation And Saints shall rejoice in ascribing Salvation
4 th When on Sion we stand having reach'd the blest Shore With Harp in our hand we will praise him evermore we will praise the blest plains on the banks of the river And sing Hallelujah forever and ever
5 th From the Regions above an Angel Descended And told the Strangers news how the Babe was attendid Go Shepards and seek on the wondrous Strangers See yonder bright Star there's your God in the Mansions
6 th Glad tidings I bring to you and all nations Glad tidings of joy behold your Salvation Then a multitude instantly raised their glad voices And shout the Redeemer while Heaven rejoices
7 th Enraptured I am with delight and desire Such Love so divine sets my soul all on fire Around the bright throne Hosannas are ringing O when shall I join them and always be singing
8 th Triumphant ride on thy Chariot victorious And Conquors with love O Jesus all glorious thy Banners unfurled the nations to render And own the Great Saviour Great God and Defender
9 th Now glory to god is Laid through Heaven Now glory to god in the highest is given A round the whole Earth let us tell the glad Story And sing of his love Salvation and glory Hallelujah to the Lamb who has purchased our pardon We will praise him again having passed over Jordan
Ephraim Derricks
Respectfully written the 19 th of January A1804
(Handwritten flourish signature)

Keep Jesus master of your School and take his word for every rule I have said Philosophy a tool which makes the children play the fool and hurts this blessed union 10 Hold Jesus Christ to be your head by him be governed by him lead the sheep and lambs will then be fed with living water daily bread and grow in happy Union — Friends
1812 1720 22
  John Abbot had of Protolipus born  16    at another time — — — — —  1/2    at another time — — — — —  1/2    bad of me at one time — — — — —  1/2    at another time — — — — —  6    at another time — — — — —  6 1/2    in all — — — — —  18 1/2  
Recd in part pay at 3/ pr lb $3 00

Wisconsin Territory. My Green County, So.
I Rodolphus O'Derrick of Lawful Age and a Resident of the County and Territory aforesaid having been first duly sworn according to Law Depose and say that the three leaves or Pages hereto attached were this day cut out of and taken from my Father, Ephraim O'Dricks old Account Book a Book kept by him during his lifetime - And this deponent on oath further states that he was well acquainted with the the hand writing of his Father Ephraim O'Drick tho' he frequently saw him write and that this deponent positively knows of his own knowledge that the entries & charges made in said Account Book are in the hand writing of said Ephraim O'Drick, I know so as positively as a man can know anything that he did not see done and that the writing upon the three pages hereto attached and all the Records and entries thereon or therein made are in the hand writing of Ephraim O'Drick the husband of Elizabeth O'Drick and that the same was made by him at the time the same purports to have been made and during the lifetime of said Ephraim O'Drick And further this deponent saith that the age of this deponent is fifty four years And further this deponent saith not The R. O. Derrick Subscribed and sworn to before me, June 21. 1847 David Irwin, Judge A District M. Ct.

Wisconsin Territory, Green County
I, David Noggle of Lawful Age having been first duly sworn doth say on oath that I this day in connexion with Rodolphus D. Deick (hereinafter called and examined the old papers and Account Books of the late Ephraim Deick (Mother of the said Rodolphus, and husband of the late Elizabeth Deick as I verily believe) And that upon her having and making the examina- -tion aforesaid I found many papers that from their nature and appearance were evidently executed and made by said Ephraim Deick And we also found an Account Book which from its ancient and regular appearance eviden- -tly is the true and genuine Book of Account that was kept by the said Ephraim Deick, that the hand writing throughout the whole Book corresponds well and bears a striking similarity And this deponent further states that the three leaves or pages hereto attached were taken from the same Book in my presence by the said Rodolphus Deick, and the small receipt hereto attached was also found among the old papers of said Ephraim which shows his hand at that date this deponent further states that the handwriting upon the three half sheets hereto with sent corresponds exactly with the remainder part of the Book and other papers that purport to have been executed and made by him
Subscribed and sworn to before me June 24 th 1847
David N. Smith. Judge U. S Dist Court W. Ter.
David Noggle

This Indenture made this 29 th day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and three Witnesseth that Levi Johnson of Warren in the County of Herkimer and State of New York hath put him self and by these presents doth voluntarily put him self apprentice to Ephraim Derrick Carpenter of the town, County and State above written to learn his art trade or mystery and after the manner of an apprentice to serve him from the day of the date hereof for and during the full term of four years next ensuing: During all which time he the said apprentice his said Master shall faithfully serve his secrets keep his lawfull command everywhere gladly obey. he shall do no damage to his said Master nor see it done by others without telling or giving notice thereof to his said master. he shall not waste his said masters goods nor lend them unlawfully to others. he shall not contract marriage within the said term without leave from his said Master he shall neither buy nor sell. he shall not absent himself from his said masters business without his leave nor haunt alehouses taverns nor play houses: but in all things behave himself as a faithful apprentice and to do during the said term. And the said master shall do his utmost endeavors to teach or cause to be taught and instructed the said apprentice in the Trade and Mystery he now professeth occupieth or followeth and procure or provide for him the said apprentice sufficient meat drink apparel washing and Lodging sufficient for an apprentice during said term of his apprenticeship and at the end of said term to furnish him the said apprentice with two Sutes of apparel one for common wear the other sufficient for Holidays also to furnish him with carpenters tools sufficient for him to work at said business: And for the true performance of all and every the said covenants and agreements either of the said parties binds them severally unto the other by these presents in witness whereof they have hereunto set their hands and Seals
this 29 th Day of March in the year above written
Sealed & signed in presence of us - S James M Derrick Rhea Clark
Levi Johnson Ephraim Derrick Levi Johnson Jr

I attach this to give you still more full and complete satisfaction as you will see his signature there and will see from that that he wrote the letter and how considerably they all conspired with both the family names
Independence John H. Smith

Territory of Wisconsin } Green County } 3
I William Rittenhouse Clerk of the U. S. District Court within and for the County of Green aforesaid Do hereby Certify that I am well acquainted with Rodolphus D. Derrick whose name is subscribed to the attached affidavit, and have been for the last eight years and believe him to be a man of truth and veracity and that his affidavit is entitled to full faith and credit. And further Certify that David Irwin before whom the said affidavit appears to have been made, and whose name is thereunto subscribed is and was at the Date thereof one of the Judges of the Supreme Court of the Territory of Wisconsin and presiding in the Second Judicial District of said Territory. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the Seal of the Seal of the U. S. District Court for the County Green. - at Monroe this 24 th day of June A.D. 1847
William Rittenhouse Clerk

April 6, 1916.
Hon. Charles H. Sloan, House of Representatives.
My dear Mr. Sloan:-
In response to your letter dated the fourth instant, requesting information for Mr. C. C. Boslow of York, Nebraska, I have the honor to advise you that the papers in the claim of Ephraim Derrick W. File No. 25,529 Rev. War, show that he was allowed pension on his application executed May 1, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Clarence, Niagara County, New York.
He stated that he enlisted under the name of Ephraim Derrtrick at Peekskill, New York, in  Jan. 1 1777  December 1776 , as First Sergeant of Captain Andrew Fitch's company, Colonel John Durkee's Fourth Connecticut regiment; was in the battles of Harlem Heights, Germantown and Monmouth, and continued to serve in the same corps until December 1779, when he was discharged at Westfield, New Jersey.
Ephraim Derrick was born April 21, 1756. He married first, July 10, 1780, Anna -----, born February 2, 1758 and died December 21, 1784. They had two children:
Anna Born February 26, 1782. Clarissa " August 11, 1784.
See date on document

He married second, at Claremont, New Hampshire, February 22, 1786, Elizabeth -----, born August 6, 1760.
Children
Polly born May 23, 1787. Amos M. " October 30, 1788. Elizabeth " March 2, 1791. Rodolphus D. " August 8, 1793. Bybie L. " August 12, 1795. Sophia { " May 16, 1797. died December 14, 1797. Ebin G. born January 8, 1799.
Ephraim Derrick died at Clarence, New York, September 9, 1832, and his widow Elizabeth died in Green County, Wisconsin, August 5, 1845, and the pension of $120. per annum which would have been due her, was allowed for the benefit of their only surviving children in 1848; Morris Derrick, Rodolphus D. Derrick, Bybie L. Derrick and Mary Townsend.
Very truly yours,
J. M. Saltzgeber Commissioner.

JOHN DURKEE, Esquire, Colonel of the 4th CONNECTICUT Battalion, in the Service of the UNITED STATES.
To
Ephraim Dethrick
GREETING.
BY virtue of the Power and Authority to me given, in and by the Delegates of the UNITED STATES of NORTH-AMERICA, in GENERAL CONGRESS assembled, I Do, by these Presents, (reposing especial Trust and Confidence in your Patriotism, Courage and good Conduct) constitute and appoint you to be the first SERJEANT, in a Company of which Andrew Tilton Esq; is Captain, in a Battalion of which JOHN DURKEE, Esq; is Colonel; raised for the Defence of the UNITED STATES.-----You are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the Duty of a SERJEANT, in said Battalion.----You are to observe and follow such Orders and Directions, as you shall, from Time to Time, receive from me or other your superior Officer, according to the Rules and Discipline of WAR, in pursuance of the Trust reposed in you; for which this shall be your sufficient WARRANT.
GIVEN under my HAND and SEAL, at Camp — this 1 st Day of January 1777
J. Durkee

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Ephraim Derrick or Dertrick 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.     Jan. 1. 1777 to Dec 1779 1 st Sgt. Andrew Fitch John Durkee Conn.          
Battles engaged in, Harlem Heights, Germantown & Monmouth
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Hee est. at Peekskill N.Y.
Date of application for pension, May 1, 1818 His claim was allowed
Residence at date of application, Clarence Niagara Co N.Y.
Age at date of application, born Apr. 21, 1756, & died at Clarence N.Y. Sept. 9, 1832.
Remarks: Hee mar. July 10, 1780, Anna —, born Feb. 2, 1758 & died Dec. 21, 1784. Their children were Anna b. Feb. 26, 1782 & Clarissa b. Aug. 11, 1784. Hee mar at Claremont N.H. Feb. 22, 1786 Elizabeth —, b. Aug. 6, 1760. Their children were Polly b. May 23, 1787. Amos M. b. Oct. 30, 1788. Elizabeth b. Mar. 2, 1791. Radolphus D. b. Aug. 8, 1793 Bybie L. b. Aug. 12, 1795. Sophia b. May 16 & d. Dec. 14, 1797. Abner G. b. Jan. 8, 1799. The wd. Elizabeth died in New Geo. was Aug. 5, 1845. surviving children in 1848 were Mary Townsend Morris, Radolphus D & Bybie L. Derrick.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

CHAS. H. SLOAN 4TH DISTRICT NEBRASKA
House of Representatives U. S. Washington, D. C.
April 4, 1916.
Bureau of Pensions, Washington D.C.
Gentlemen:
I have a constituent named C. C. Boslow, of York, Nebraska who is interested in his militant ancestors. And the particular ancestor is Ephriam Derrick. His widow, Elizabeth Derrick, was a pensioner as I understand it, on account of her husband's service for the Americans in the Revolutionary War.
Would it be asking too much to have you look up the record of this pension, which would probably reveal the important facts desired, showing
Date of enlistment Length of service, Date of discharge Military division Commanding Officer. Pension if any, and Date of his death. Allowance of widows pension.
Also any other important facts, if any there be.
Thanking you in advance for any information which you may see fit to give.
Very truly yours,
Chas H Sloan
CONGRESSIONAL

North Platte, Nebr.
Feb. 12, 1920.
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen - Will you please give me all possible information with regard to Abraham Derrick who drew a pension in the Revolutionary War? He was a native of Vermont and died in New York. I do not know his regiment. Respectfully Yours, Mrs R. P. Dick.

March 17-1897 History to Capt. G. A. Lyons - Law Division - Pension Bureau.
1916 Apr. 6. Hist. to Hon. Chas. H. Sloan. 1920 Mar. 1. Hist. to Mrs. R. P. Dike
Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 25 5 29
Elizabeth Derrick Widow of Ephraim Derrick Sergt. Rev. War.
Act Mar. 3 d 1893 & June 17 th 1894
Index: Vol A , Page 178
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Report
10363
Wisconsin
Elizabeth Derrick
Widow of Ephraim Derrick who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818 and who died on the 9th Sept. 1832 of Rock Co. in the State of Wisconsin who was a Ser t in the Revolution commanded by Captain _____ of the Reg t commanded by _____ in the Revolution time for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Wisconsin at the rate of 120 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 nd day of Nov. 1847, and sent to Lieut. Ray, Present.
Total amount, $ 600.00
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by L. Rumpkin Clerk, Book D Vol. 1 Page 497.

No 11913 Lot 43 9376 Elizabeth (Derrick) Widow of Ephraim Wisconsin
Act 1 May 1838.
Adm Dycens Supt. $120 00 per Ann
Jan 4 March 1836
Adm Acts 3 March 1843 and 17 June 1844 $120 00 per Ann
Jan 4 March 1843
Alscumun Ray Present

No. 37627
Ephraim Derricks Wis.
act 7 June 1832
advised by him for $120 00 per share
from 4 March 1831 to 9 th Sept 1832 the day of his death. Payable to Morris Derrick Rudolph Derrick By his L. Derrick and Mary Townsend only sur- viving Children of Ephraim Derrick due: deducting what has been paid under the act of 18 March 1818. at the rate of $96 00 per share
Leon C. B. Smith House of Wits

Elizabeth Derrick Widow of Ephraim D. Wisconsin, acts 7 July 1838 & 3 March 4301, July 1844 $120 00 per an
To what time was the last paid and to whom were the payments made.
Pension Office October 7 th 1848
66. 13
Nothing paid - up to 31 st March 1848 d. B. P.

House of Reps. 29 th July 1848
Sir
I send you herewith an application of the children of Elizabeth Berrick, late of Wisconsin dead in right of the late Gabriel Berrick, who was a pensioner under act 18 March 1818, claiming the benefit of the act of June 1842, as stated in the declaration
I am with respect Yours & Caleb B. Smith
J. L. Edwards Esq. Chair of Pensions

Epbraim Derricks, N.Y. act 18 March 1818. $96. 00 per an
To what time was he last paid?
Pension Office { Nov 8 '47 }
H. B. A. Paid to 4 th Sept. 1832 M. B.
Old Cure, received in May 1832.

March 4. 1896
Add to, cov Elizabeth Dornick
FRI
Hon. Morgan S. Martin M.L.C. Washington
Hon. M. S. Martin H.R.

Beloit Rock Co. Wis. Feb. 13/46
Hon. Morgan S. Martin Dr Sir.
The enclosed papers are sent as additional evidence in the case of Elizabeth Derrick's application for a pension. The evidence before the Comr of pensions is satisfactory, excepting as to the date of the marriage. Will you do me the kindness to submit the enclosed papers to the Comr. I hope the case may be taken up, & this evidence considered, before you leave Washington -
Very Respectfully Wm. Spalding

Washington Oct 20. 1879.
Sir,
In the case of Elizabeth Sernick of Tisen- =sin, Widow Ephraim: an applicant for the act 7 July 1838.
Whose claim I understand was rejected in consequence of the marriage not having been satisfactorily proven further evidence is herewith submitted, an original record which clearly establishes the period of marriage to have taken place on the 22 Feb 1786.
An affidavit of Pardon Peckham is also submitted.
I remain Your most On Sir Also. May
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm ee of Pensions

John Ray
Requisition for $1500, for Priscilla Pension Agent, Nov 4 1848.
Approved En. James Comm' of Pension Nov 10 th 1848

Washington 28 Oct 1848
Sir
In Nov 1847 a pension was granted in the case of Mr Elizabeth Derrick of Wisconsin under act July 7 th 1838. to the agency frequent unsuccessful applications have been made for the payment of the pension. I have just received the enclosed letter upon the subject.
And have to request to be informed that I shall say in reply to Mr Spaldings letter, which you will please return to me,
I remain your
most respectfully
Alex. Davis
ex o for Mr. Derrick
J. L. Edwards Esq Com r of Pensions

1100
11913 May 19. 1885.
Henry (Dennis)
July 7. 1885.
Hon. J. S. Edwards Home of Peninsular Washington City D. C.

Beloit Rock Co. Wis. May 7 1845
Hon. J. S. Edwards
Dear Sir
Enclosed I send the widow Doricks Application for a pension hoping the papers will be satisfactory. When the case has been considered please advise me of the result.
Very Respectfully W. L. Spalding

State of New York } Onic County ss. }
Gordon Peckham being duly sworn deposes and says that his eighty four years of age the first day of August the present month that he now resides in the town of Sarcaten in the State of New York. and this deponent further says that he moved into the town of Bethel in the State of Vermont in the year seventeen hundred and ninety and then he came acquainted with Ephraim Derrick and Elizabeth Derrick his wife this deponent lived within half a mile of the said Derrick for the term of ten years at which time the said Derrick moved to this town of Sarcaten and in about three years afterwards this deponent moved into the same town and has resided there ever since and this deponent has always known and been intimately acquainted with the said Ephraim and Elizabeth Derrick from the said year seventeen hundred and ninety until the death of the said Ephraim. and this deponent further says they have always during the time his acquaintance lived together as husband and wife. and this deponent has no doubt of the fact of their being such husband & wife and deponent further says they had some children when he became acquainted with them and had several others born during his acquaintance and this deponent further says that he has often heard Benjamin Clark (now deceased) and an old neighbour of this deponent say that he was at the wedding of the said Ephraim & Elizabeth in the town of Claremont in the State of New Hampshire. and further says not sworn and subscribed to
Gordon Peckham
this 23 rd day of Augt. 1847 before me
Amos Wright Justice of the Peace

I hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with Pardon Peckham within named and that he is a man of undoubted veracity. that his evidence is entitled to full credit Aug. 23 d 1847.
Amos Wright Justice of the peace.

STATE OF NEW YORK,
Sue County Clerk's Office.
MOSES HASTON, Clerk of said County and of the Court of Common Pleas, thereof, do hereby certify, that Amos Wright Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the annexed affidavit certificate and thereon written, was at the time of signing the same a Justice of the Peace duly Elected & sworn and acting as such, and further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Amos Wright and verily believe the signature thereto to be his genuine signature.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court and County, this 24 th day of August 18 69 . Amos Wright CLERK.

11/10 P. 100 P. 100 P. 100

4,988
New York Roll
Ephraim Derrick Sergeant Connecticut Line 4
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of — 8 — Dollars per month, to commence on the first of May 1888
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 of Dec r 1818 and sent to Charles Townsend Esq. Judge - Buffalo - Niagara Co. N.Y.
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1818. 4 mo s 30 33. 06 Semi-ann. all'ce ending March 1819 48 —
Durkee $ 81.06
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
3 years 1776
Continued Clarence, Niagara Co.
Identification No. 3. 1820 to Chas Townsend Buffalo N.Y.

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Ephraim Derrick was born April 21 st 1756 Anna his first wife was born Feb y 1738 They were married July 10 th 1780 — Anna Daughters born was born 26 Febr 1782 Clarissa born August 11 th 1784 — first wife Dyco Dec r 21 st 1784 — Married Elizabeth 2 nd wife 22 nd of Dec r 1786 She was born August the 6 th 1760 — Polly was born the 23 rd of May 1787 James M was born the 30 th of October 1788 — Elizabeth born 2 nd of March 1791 — Rodolphus D born the 3 rd of August 1793 Sybie L was born the 12 th of August 1795 Sophia born the 16 th of May 1797 — Dyco the 14 th of December 1797 — Ebin G born the 8 th of January 1799 —

TABLE OF TEXTS, &c.
Chap. JONAH.
 2. As Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale's belly, &c. Mat. 12. 40. Luke 11. 30.  3. They repented at the preaching of Jonas, Mat. 12. 41. Luke 11. 32. 
MICAH.
 5. And thou, Beth-lehem, in the land of Judah, &c. Mat. 2. 6.  7. I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, &c. Mat. 10. 35. Luke 12. 49. 
NAHUM.
 1. How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, &c. Rom. 10. 15. 
Chap. HABAKKUK.
 1. Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish; for I work a work in your days, &c. Acts 13. 41. 
HAGGAI.
 2. Yet once more I shake not the earth only, but also heaven, Heb. 12. 26. 
ZECHARIAH.
 8. Speak every man truth with his neighbour, Eph. 4. 25.  9. Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, Mat. 21. 5. John 12. 15.  11. And they took the thirty pieces of silver, Mat. 27. 6. 
Chap. Zechariah continued.
 12. They shall look on him whom they pierced, John 19. 37.  13. I will smite the Shepherd, &c. Mat. 26. 31. 
MALACHI.
 1. Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated, Rom. 9. 13.  3. Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, Mat. 11. 10. Mark 1. 2. Luke 7. 27. John 1. 15.  4. This is Elias, which was for to come, Mat. 11. 14.  4. Why then say the scribes, that Elias must first come? Mat. 17. 10. Mark 9. 11.  4. To turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, Luke 1. 17. 
A Table of Kindred and Affinity, wherein whosoever are related are forbidden in Scripture and by our Laws, to marry together.
A MAN MAY NOT MARRY HIS
 1 GRANDMOTHER.  2 Grandfather's Wife.  3 Wife's Grandmother.  4 Father's Sister.  5 Mother's Sister.  6 Father's Brother's Wife.  7 Mother's Brother's Wife.  8 Wife's Father's Sister.  9 Wife's Mother's Sister.  10 Mother.  11 Stepmother.  12 Wife's Mother.  13 Daughter.  14 Wife's Daughter.  15 Son's Wife.  16 Sister.  17 Wife's Sister.  18 Brother's Wife.  19 Son's Daughter.  20 Daughter's Daughter.  21 Son's Son's Wife.  22 Daughter's Son's Wife.  23 Wife's Son's Daughter.  24 Wife's Daughter's Daughter.  25 Brother's Daughter.  26 Sister's Daughter.  27 Brother's Son's Wife.  28 Sister's Son's Wife.  29 Wife's Brother's Daughter.  30 Wife's Sister's Daughter. 
A WOMAN MAY NOT MARRY HER
 1 GRANDFATHER.  2 Grandmother's Husband.  3 Husband's Grandfather.  4 Father's Brother.  5 Mother's Brother.  6 Father's Sister's Husband.  7 Mother's Sister's Husband.  8 Husband's Father's Brother.  9 Husband's Mother's Brother.  10 Father.  11 Stepfather.  12 Husband's Father.  13 Son.  14 Husband's Son.  15 Daughter's Husband.  16 Brother.  17 Husband's Brother.  18 Sister's Husband.  19 Son's Son.  20 Daughter's Son.  21 Son's Daughter's Husband.  22 Daughter's Daughter's Husband.  23 Husband's Son's Son.  24 Husband's Daughter's Son.  25 Brother's Son.  26 Sister's Son.  27 Brother's Daughter's Husband.  28 Sister's Daughter's Husband.  29 Husband's Brother's Son.  30 Husband's Sister's Son. 

Territory of Wisconsin Rock County } ss. Rodolphus D. Berrick of the adjoining county of Green in said Territory being duly sworn says that he is the son of Ephraim Berrick and Elizabeth his wife mentioned in the Annexed family record of births marriages & deaths. That the said record was made in the family bible belonging to & kept by the said Ephraim and on a leaf of the said bible, by the said Ephraim, and that the said record is in the hand writing of his father the said Ephraim. That the said bible & record therein have been in the possession of this deponent for the last thirty years. That the said record was taken from the said family bible on this twenty eighth day of January in the Year 1846. & that until now the said record has remained attached to & as a leaf of the said bible. & that he verily believes the said record contains the true & correct date of the Marriage of the said Ephraim Berrick with the said Elizabeth Rodolphus D Berrick
Sworn & subscribed before me this 28 th day of January 1846 and I do hereby certify that I am acquainted with the said Rodolphus D Berrick & that he is a man of good character & a credible witness.
John Hackett justice of the peace

Territory of Wisconsin
Rock County } ss. I Daniel F. Timball Clerk of the District Court in & for said County of Rock. do hereby certify that John Hackett before whom the within deposition or affidavit purports to have been taken, was at the time of taking the same, a Justice of the Peace in & for said County, duly qualified as such. And that his name within written is his hand writing -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed my seal of Office this 12 th day of February in the year 1846
Daniel F. Timball Clerk Dist. Ct.