Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 10655, Elias Cook, Mass.

SERVICE
Mass
Cook, Elias Abigail
NUMBER
W. 10655 B.L.Wt. 24759-160-55-
CONTENTS
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5830
Massachusetts.
Abigail Cook, widow of Elias Cook
who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 29 dollars 63. cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued
26 th day of June 1856.
and sent to
S. W. Carrier Newburyport, Mass.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 9. Vol. No.
219224-165317

165. 317
act March 2/10 June 11. 1810
Set: Claimant, Apr 24/56
Abigail Cook widow of Elias Cook      Pain
Capt. Richard Pitcairn } Mass Capt. Titcomb }      "      " Col. Waite. } Map: Mil. Ent - July 4. 1750 Dis - Oct 11. "
Revolutionary War
Ad: 160 Ac, May 7/1856
Map Sns S. H. Currier
new
S. H. Currier, Newburyport, Mass.
Claimant Newburyport Mass
Vol. 62-20.

718224
To Abigail Cook widow of Elias Mason
Act 3 March 1853
3 rd Katy / 1853
S. W. Currier Newburyport, Mass

State of Massachusetts. County of Essex. City of Newbury
ss.
On this sixth day of June. A.D. One thousand eight hundred and fifty five. personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace, within and for the County and State aforesaid Abigail Cook aged Eighty four years a resident of Newburyport in the State of Massachusetts. who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the Widow of Elias Cook deceased who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Richard Sitcomb in the regiment of Massachusetts Militia in the service of the United States during the revolutionary war. that her said husband enlisted about the 4 th of July 1780 and continued in actual service in said war three months and 20 days, and was honorably discharged at West Point about the 11 th of October 1780
She further states that she was married to the said Elias Cook in West Newbury on the 28 th day of May A.D. 1823 by one Elijah Demond a Clergyman. and that her name before her said marriage was Abigail Jewett; that her said husband died at Newburyport on the 8 th day of September 1829 and that she is now a Widow. She further declares that she has never applied or received any pension, and now makes this declaration for the purpose of receiving any pension that she may be entitled under the Laws of the United States.
Abigail Cook
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 6 th day of June 1855.
Edmund Smith Justice of the Peace

State of Massachusetts County of Essex City of Newburyport
Personally appeared John Cook and Joseph Coffin residents of the City of Newburyport persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who, being duly sworn, say that they were present and saw Abigail Cooke sign her name to the foregoing declaration; and they further swear, that they have every reason to believe, from the appearance of the applicant and their acquaintance with her, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be, and they the deponents do reside in the City aforesaid.
Sworn to, and subscribed, before me this 6 th day of June, A.D. 1855.
John Cook. Joseph Coffin
Edmund Smith Justice of the Peace
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 in the claim.
Edmund Smith Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Essex City of Newburyport
SS
On this twenty third day of May A.D. One thousand eight hundred and fifty five. Personally appeared before me a justice of the Peace, within and for the County and State aforesaid, Thomas Stanwood, aged Ninety two years a resident of Newburyport in the State of Massachusetts, who being duly sworn according to Law, testifies and declares that Elias Cook late of Newburyport, deceased, was the identical person, who was a private Soldier, in the company commanded by Captain Richard Sitcomb, in the regiment of Massachusetts Militia in the service of the United States, during the revolutionary war, that I served in said war as a private, in the said company, for more than three months, in the year 1780. -
I further testify, that the said Elias Cook was with me in said company, in the service of the United States, for the term of more than three months, in said war, and that we were honorably discharged, at West Point, about the eleventh of October 1780, did not receive, any written, or printed, discharge.
Thomas Stanwood.
Sworn to, and subscribed, before me the day and year above written.
J. W. Currier, Justice of the Peace

165 317

State of Massachusetts County of Essex City of Newburyport } Ys
On this _____ day of _____ A.D. One thousand eight hundred and fifty five. I personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace, within and for the County and State aforesaid Abigail Cook aged eighty four years a resident of Newburyport in the State of Massachusetts, who being duly sworn according to Law, declares that she is the Widow of Elias Cook deceased who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Richard Dillcomb, in the regiment of Massachusetts Militia, in the service of the United States in the war of the Revolution, that her said husband enlisted in the service about the 4 th July 1780, and continued in said War three months and twenty days and was honorably discharged at West Point about 11 October 1780.
She further states that she was married to the said Elias Cook, in West Newbury, on the 20 th day of May A.D. 1823. by one Elijah Demond a Clergyman, and that her name before her marriage was Abigail Jewett. That her said husband died at Newburyport on the eighth day of September 1829 and that she is now a Widow.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the Act approved March 3 rd 1855.
Abigail Cook
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 6 th day of June 1855.
Edmund Smith Justice of the Peace

State of Massachusetts County of Essex City of Newburyport
We, John Cook and Joseph Coffin, residents of Newburyport in the State of Massachusetts upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Abigail Cook in our presence; and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be. John Cook Joseph Coffin
Sworn to, and subscribed, before me this 6 th day of June 1855.
Edmund Smith Justice of the Peace
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 in this claim.
Edmund Smith Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
County of Essex
City of Newburyport
ss.
On this twenty fourth day of May A.D. One thousand eight hundred and fifty five. personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace, within and for the County and State aforesaid, Thomas Stanwood aged 92 years, a resident of Newburyport in the State of Massachusetts who being duly sworn according to Law, testifies and declares that Elias Cook late of Newburyport deceased was the identical person who was a private Soldier in the company commanded by Captain Richard Titcomb, in the regiment of Massachusetts militia in the service of the United States, in the revolutionary War, that I served in said war as a private in the same Company for more than three months in the year 1780.
I further testify that the said Elias Cook was with me in said Company in the service of the United States for the term of more than three months in said war, and that we were honorably discharged at West Point about the eleventh of October, 1780, and did not receive any written or printed discharge.
Thomas Stanwood
Sworn to, and subscribed, before me the day and year above written.
J. H. Currier Justice of Peace.

Town Clerk's Office, West Newbury Oct 1. 1855.
"This is to certify, that Marriage between Mr Elias Cook of Newburyport, and Mrs Abigail Jewett of West Newbury, was solemnized by me May 20. 1823"
Elijah Derrand. Pastor. West Newbury April 12 th . 1824."
I hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the record in the Town of West Newbury.
J. C. Carr. Town Clerk. Essex ss. Oct-1. 1855. Personally appeared J. C. Carr. above named, and made solemn oath, that the above certificate by him subscribed is true, before me
Deem Robinson Justice of the Peace.

Additional evidence of the claim for pension of Abigail Cook.
No 219224.
From J. H. Currier Newburyport

Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Essex City of Newburyport On this third day of December A.D. 1855 personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace, within and for the County of Essex, and Commonwealth aforesaid, John Cook Esquire a Special Justice of the Police Court, also Notary Public, for the County aforesaid. On Oath testifies and declares that Elias Cook was an Uncle to him, and that he was well acquainted with him for many years living but a short distance from his house in Newburyport, until the day of his death.
I further testify that I do know that Abigail Cook the widow of Elias Cook was reputed as his wife and lived together as husband and wife, that she now resides at Haverhill, as a Widow.
I further certify that I have no interest in the application or claim.
John Cook
Subscribed and sworn to before me the day and year above written.
J. H. Currier Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, County of Essex, City of Newburyport
On this third day of December A.D. 1855 personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Essex, in the State aforesaid, Matthew Currier aged 78. Years, a resident of Newburyport, who being duly sworn according to Law on oath testifies that he was well acquainted with Elias Cook, of said Newburyport, since his death, - living in the same street in the immediate neighborhood of said Cook. I do know that Mrs. Abigail Cook the widow said Elias Cook, lived together as Man and wife - and the said Abigail is now living in Haverhill, in the County of Essex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, a Widow, Matthew Currier
Subscribed and sworn, before me the day and year above written.
J. H. Currier

Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Essex City of Newburyport.
On this sixth day of December, A.D. One Thousand eight hundred and fifty five, personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid. John P. Richardson of Newburyport in the County and State aforesaid Clerk, by grant a resident of Newburyport, who being duly sworn according to Law, on oath testifies that he was well acquainted with Elias Cook of said Newburyport previous to his death in the year 18... living in the same Street in the immediate neighborhood of said Elias Cook. I do know that Abigail Cook is the widow of Elias Cook, as they lived together as Man and wife. And the said Abigail Cook is now a widow living in Haverhill in the County of Essex in the State of Massachusetts. I further testify that I have no interest in said claim.
John P. Richardson
Subscribed, and sworn to, before me, the day and year above written.
J. H. Merrill Justice of the Peace.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Essex City of Newburyport ss
On this 7th day of December A.D. One thousand eight hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace, within and for the County of Essex and State aforesaid, Thomas Cook aged 70 years, a resident of Newburyport who being duly sworn according to Law, on Oath testifies and declares, that Elias Cook of Newburyport who was his Father, living in the City of Newburyport in the immediate neighborhood until the day of his death, being a frequent visitor at the house during the life time of his Father, and the said Abigail my second mother.
I do know that said Abigail Cook the widow of said Elias Cook lived together as man and wife, and that the said Abigail Cook is now unmarried, and was when her application was made, when sent October 3, 1855, and is now living in Haverhill a Widow. Thomas Cook
Subscribed & sworn to, before me the day and year above written.
J. W. Warren Justice of the Peace

165317
Abigail Cook
wid Elias
Ind Tel
Additional evidence of the claim for bounty land of Abigail Cook, Widow of Elias Cook No. 165317
Hon
General Weiss
Boston
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington
FREE

Act of 1833
Q 19. 224
— 165,319
Abigail Cook, wid: Of Elias Cook
Priv:
Revolutionary War.
Warrant No. 36. 237 for 160 acres cancellation. See 24.759 24.759 for 160 acres
Aug. 26/56
My
Vol. 6. - 2 - P. 30.
X

36237. - 160
Abigail Cook
Hon
Heint
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington
FREE

36.237 — 160
Ebenezer Dyer Secy
Hon Jenkins Minot.
Commissioner of Pensions.
Washington.

Newburyport August 20 th 1856
Hon S. Mins. 1 Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir,
I received yours - this Morning, of the 14 th inst. - and herewith return to your Department the land warrant No 36237. for 160 acres in the name of Abigail Cook.
I am very respectfully Your Ob t Servt.
S. H. CURRIE.

Newburyport. August 7 th 1856.
Hon S. Minot, Commissioner of Pensions, My Dear Sir,
I received this morning, a land warrant for Mrs Abigail Cook, for 160 acres number 36237. which I believe to have been issued by mistake.
I received a land warrant number 24759, on the 16 th day of May, under the pension laws of the United States. upon her application, (made by me and sent to the Department in her behalf.) If I am right I hereby signify my willingness, to return said warrant, to your Department, wishing thereby to act honorably with the Department. (in all things). I hope this act will be so construed accordingly. waiting your answer.
I have the honour to be, Your Obt Servt,
S. H. Burritt,

Newburyport April 28 1856.
Wm I. Minot
Sir
Herewith you will receive, additional evidence, of the claim for Bounty Land of the Widow Abigail Cook, the Widow of Elias Cook, who was a private in the Revolutionary War, in 1777 & 1780. number 165317. under the Act of March 3. 1855.
I am very respectfully Your Obt Servt.
S. H. Currier.

Newburyport June 6 th 1855 Hon L P Waldo. Commissioner of Pensions, Sir,
herewith, you will receive, the Certificate of Mrs Abigail Cook, for Pension, likewise for Bounty land, that she may be entitled, to, for her late husband's services in the revolutionary war, If anything further, is wanted please to inform me.
I am very respectfully Your O bl Servant.
J. M. Cummin.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston, Sept. 28 th 1855.
I Hereby Certify , That from an examination of the Books and Documents relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of Elias Cook is borne on pay roll of Capt. Stephen Hents (comp. stationed at Newbury from July 13. to Dec. 9. 1775. 5 mos 7 days), as private. Also on pay roll of Capt. Richard Silcombs (comp. Col. Nathanial Wade's Regt. Essex Co. from July 4 to Oct. 10. 1780. 3 mos. 20 days). Travel included, as private.

And I further Certify, That, before search made for evidence of said facts, the application hereto annexed was filed in this Office, in the form in which the same now appears; that the search was made by myself and my clerks alone; and that said application, and the certificate above set forth, contain all the facts and circumstances within my knowledge, pertaining to the case.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
T. N. Wright Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Newburyport Sep r 26 th 1855
Mr Conant.
Please to call at the Secretary of State, Office, and request an attested Copy of the time & services of Mr Elias Cook of Newburyport, in the revolutionary war, as appears on the rolls deposited there.
State that I want the certificate, for procuring the pension for the widow.
I am &c
J. H. Burnham.

Official Division
Abigail Cook Widow of Elias Mason
adm d 3 Febry 1853
Smrs 429 8/10 in $29 1 /63
appear from the papers of the "Act"
bequeath to J H Carrivick Newburyport Mass

Newburyport. June 14 1856. Hon I. Minot Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir,
I find by the certificate of Widow Abigail Cook for claim for Pension I omitted the number 2192214 on the additional evidence.
I am respectfully your Obed Servt.
S. H. Burritt
Please to excuse my writing to the Department. in behalf of Grace D. Sargent. It was only in consequence of being urged by her friends, who know nothing of the business to be done at your Office, that I wrote.
I am yours &c S. H. Burritt

Brief in the case of Abigail Cook Widow of Elias County and State of Miss act 3 Feb 1853
Claim, ("original," or for increase. )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Record evidence of the service - with which her husband is identified by the place of his residence & enlistment, by the comparison of his known signature with the fac-simile of the soldier's receipt signature, to the soldier's receipt and by a witness who was with him in service.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Record of marriage,
Cohabitation, general reputation of marriage, her identity as the soldier's widow, his death in 1829 and her present residence. Found by credible witnesses.
Name and residence of Agent J H Carrier Esq Newburyport Mass
Thomas D. Raper Examining Clerk.

Newburyport October 3 rd 1855.
Wm I. Minot Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir,
herewith you will receive the application of Abigail Cook, Widow of Elias Cook, who was in the revolutionary war, for a pension, he not having received any in his life time, the widow now makes the claim..
I am very respectfully Your Obt Serv t :
J. H. Currier.

Newburyport October 26 1855
Hon J. Minot Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir,
Yours of the 17 th ins was duly received, in relation to the claim of Elias Cook's widow, Abigail Cook.
In that letter you propose a question? Is Thomas Stanwood a witness in this case, a pensioner of the United States? And if not why?
His answer is that he never did receive any pension nor any aid from the Government, until he received the land warrant No 7297 for an hundred & sixty acres, on the 11 th of this month. He applied some years ago for a pension by Mr. Wait, and afterward by Mr. Frothingham, who both died before anything was obtained, he served 3 months & 20 days under the hardships of the Revolution and was honorably discharged; he is now 92 years old and poor and infirm, but appears of sound mind. The Legislature of Massachusetts took up his case four years ago and gave him a pension of $50 a year during life. If anything can be done for him, it would be thankfully received, and he would be happy to renew the application.
I am very respectfully Your O bt Serv t .
J. H. Currier

Commonwealth of
Elias Cook.
Secretarys Office, Boston. Nov. 1 st 1853.
I Hereby Certify , That from an examination of the Books and Documents relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of Elias Cook is borne on pay roll of Captain Stephen Kent's Comp. Stationed on the sea coast at Newbury, Essex County, from July 13 to Dec 9 th 1775. 5 mos. 7 days, as private.
Also on pay roll of Capt. Richard Titcomb Comp. Col. Nathaniel Wade's Regt. from July 4. to Oct. 10. 1780. 3. mos. 20 days, as private.
Roll endorsed by Capt. Titcomb "All the men on this roll were from Newburyport, Salisbury & Amesbury". Thomas Stanwood is borne on the above roll.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
Chas. M. Dole Secretary of the Commonwealth.

3 Newburyport Dec r 19 th 1855.
Hon S. Merrill,
Sir,
Herewith, you will receive additional evidence of the claim for pension for Widow Abigail Cook, which I hope will be sufficient.
I have to state, to the Honorable Commissioner, that it is impossible to obtain living testimony here, of revolutionary services. I know of no Man in this vicinity except Mr Thomas Stanwood aged 92 years, who has testified so far as he knows.
I am very respectfully Your Ob t Serv t .
C. H. Curran.
The declaration of this widow will be found among the bounty land claims in charge of Mr Johnson. Adams

Newburyport May 27 1856
Hon I Minot. Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir.
herewith you will receive the testimony of John Cook Esqr who is a Nephew of Abigail Cook, and Thomas Cook who is a Son of the late Elias Cook. who know all the facts in the case of Abigail Cook widow of said Elias. Although related. They have no interest in any way whatever as they have testified.
I am very respectfully Your Obed Servt.
S. H. Currier

Newburyport January 11 th 1836
Wm. L. Minot.
Sir,
Yours of the 24 th of December, I received yesterday, in answer thereto I can only say, that when our Secretary of State sent me his certificate the fac Simile of Elias Cook was on the certificate in the same manner placed there by him as it was when I sent it to your Department, for what purpose he put it on the certificate, I do not know, it was not done at my request, I had not any papers that required it. Nor do I wish that it should have any effect in the case of Abigail Cook's claim, - Why he thought it necessary to put that scrap of paper on the certificate being of no consequence to me. I cannot account for in other way, the certificate came to me by Mail the Clerk that made the Certificate were not at home when I sent up.
I herewith send you Copy of my Letter to the Secy Hon E. M. Wright,
Sir, I have received a letter from the Hon. the Commissioner of Pensions, that the claim of Abigail Cook is not satisfactorily identified as the Widow of the person who in the name of Elias Cook served in the Revolutionary War, as certified by you. The two Towns the one in 1775 and the other in 1780, may have possibly been

performed by different persons of the same name.
Will you if you can from your records give me a Certificate to satisfy the Hon. Commissioner of Pensions, that the above named Elias Cook that served in the Revolutionary War was the same person in Captain Stephen Hents company from July 13 th to December 9. 1775 (3 m 7 days) also in Capt. Richard Siterants company from July 4 th to October 10. 1780 (3 m 20 d).
I can give no reason why the Secretary of State placed the name of Elias Cook, for I did not ask for it, neither did I want it, I had made my papers that required it placed on the Certificate. I hope my explanation will be satisfactory.
I am very respectfully
Your Obedt Servt.
J. H. Currier
It is extremely difficult after 75 years have rolled away to produce record evidence.

Newbedport April 28 th 1856
Hon S. Minot.
Sir.
Inewith You will receive additional evidence, of the claim for pension made by Abigail Cook, Widow of Elias Cook, who was a private in the Revolutionary War in 1777 and 1780.
I am very respectfully Your Ob t Servt.
S. Munroe.

Newburyport June 13. th 1856 Hon. J. Minot Commissioner of Pensions Sir.
herewith I send you some fac- similes, of the hand writing of Elias Cook late of Newburyport deceased. his papers were put into the hands of his Administrator and afterward were delivered to his oldest Son. so that the widow being second wife never came in possession of them, so that she could only produce these two book covers. with his signature. The Son having died, his widow appears to know nothing of his papers. Mr. Cook being a carpenter to work by the day probably had not many papers. I have procured a bill of Thomas Cook that has his genuine signature. Also two bills from Nathan H Mansbee. containing the genuine signature of Elias Cook. — After so many years have passed away, it is very difficult to find papers of long standing as many people burn up their papers when they get over six years., as they are considered out Law.
I am very respectfully Your Obedient Servt.
J. H. Burniss

Abner Dyer
Fullerton New Bedford
Mass
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington

Map Abigail Cook
FREE
with
Abigail
Dr. P. P.
Boynton
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington
L. P. Waldo
Plan

General Cook
via
Triplet
How I
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington.
FREE

Abigail Cook
via Elias
FREE
D.C.
Cale
Hon. J. Minter
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington.
Additional evidence of the claim of Abigail Cook, for pension No. 219224

Abigail Cook Elias Cook decd 21/9/22
Mass
Johnson
Cole
Washington St
Witnesses to Pensions
Rev. Samuel
Additional evidence the claim of Abigail Cook for Pension No. 219,221.

NEW YORK Abigail Cook - Elders - dec 1853
Abigail Helen Commissioner of Pension Washington. D.C.
1853

Abigail Cook wid Elias
THE
Cook
Triplett
Hon J. Minott Commissioner of Pensions.
Washington
"additional evidence of the claim for pension of Abigail Cook widow of Elias book No. 219224"

Additional Evidence of the claim of Abigail Cook.
FREE
Hon J Minot Commissioner of Pensions. Washington.

Abigail Cook
Triplett
Washington.
Commissioner of Pensions
Street
Free.

Additional evidence of the claim of Abigail Cook for pension.
Mon I Minot Cole
Commissioner of Pensions.
Washington.
Abigail Cook FREE and Elias

5,802
Abigail Cook
Widow of Elias
Moas
SH Carrier June 19 1855-
Same Octo 15 1855-
Same Dec 24 1855-
Same May 22 1856-
Same June 4 1856-
3 Feby 1853

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 10655
Abigail Leock
Wid of
Elias Leock
Brit PW War
Act: Feby 3 rd 1853
Index:—Vol. a , Page 146
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
District of Newburyport, COUNTY OF ESSEX, ss.
I hereby Certify, That Edmund Smith, Esquire, is a Justice of the Peace, for and within the County of Essex, in said Commonwealth, that his Commission is dated August fourth, A. D. 1853, and will expire August fourth, A. D. 1860, that full faith and credit are due to his official acts, and that his signatures to the annexed documents are genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto signed my name, and affixed the seal of the Police Court, of Newburyport, for and within the said District, in said County, this Sixth , day of June A. D. 1855.
Joseph H. Bragdon Clerk.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
District of Newburyport, COUNTY OF ESSEX, ss.
I hereby Certify, That Solomon H. Currier Esquire, is a Justice of the Peace, for and within the County of Essex, in said Commonwealth, that his Commission is dated September twenty-first, A. D. 1852 , and will expire September twenty first, A. D. 1859 , that full faith and credit are due to his official acts, and that his signatures to the annexed documents are genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto signed my name, and affixed the seal of the Police Court, of Newburyport, for and within the said District, in said County, this sixth ,
day of June A. D. 1855.
Joseph H. Bragdon Clerk.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston, May 17 th 1855.
I Hereby Certify, That from an examination of the Books and Documents relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of Elias Cook is borne on pay roll of Capt. Richard Titcomb's Regt. Col. Nathaniel Wade's Regt. Essex Co. from July 11 th to Oct. 10. 1780. 3 mos. 20 days as private travel included.
Also on pay roll of Capt. Stephen Kent's Comp. Stationed at Newbury from July 13. to Dec. 9. 1775 5 mos. 7 days as private.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
E. M. Wright Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts - Essex ss.
I, Elias E. Glance of Haverhill in said County being duly sworn, saith that he is a Son in Law of Elias Cook, late of Newburyport in said County deceased, who was, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, in that as he is informed believes, the said Elias Cook enlisted into said war, in 1780, in the Company of Capt. Pitcomb. Col. Dure.
This deponent says he is informed of the Revolutionary services of said Elias Cook, so as to enable his surviving widow to prosecute her claims therefor, against the Govt of the U.S.
Sworn & subscribed May 14, 1855 before N S Haver
J.P.
Levi E. Jewett

Additional evidence of the claim of Abigail Cook for pension. No. 219,724.
From S. H. Lewis Newburyport.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Essex. City of Newburyport ss.
On this nineteenth day of December A.D. 1855, Personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace, within and for the County of Essex, and before me known to be the person described in and who bore the name of John Cook Esquire, an Assistant Justice of the Police Court, also a Notary Public for the County of Essex, a Justice of the Peace and of the Quorum; on oath testifies that he was well acquainted with Elias Cook of Newburyport, who was a revolutionary patriot; up to the time of his death in 1829.
I never knew of any other Elias Cook, in this town, or vicinity, except his son Elias Cook Jr., who was not old enough to engage in the war of the revolution.
John Cook
I William Davis Esqr a Justice of the Peace, and of the Quorum, testify to the facts above stated.
William Davis
Subscribed, and sworn to, before me, the day and year, above written.
W. Davis Justice of the Peace.

Papers previously filed in this case transferred to Brantz Land Division
From S. H. Currier Newburyport

State of Massachusetts, County of Essex City of Newburyport.
On this 25 th day of September in the year of our Lord. One thousand eight hundred and fifty five, personally appeared before the subscriber a Judge of the Police Court held in and for the County and State aforesaid being a court of record. Widow Abigail Cook of Haverhill who is to me well known a resident in the County of Essex and State of Massachusetts aged 84 years who being duly sworn according to Law, on her oath makes the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the "act" of Congress approved the 3 rd of February A.D. 1853. viz. That she is the widow of Elias Cook deceased who was a private in the revolutionary Army of the United States from Newburyport in the State of Massachusetts eight months and twenty seven days. She further declares that she was married to the said Elias Cook, on the 25 th day of September A.D. 1805 as will more fully appear by the certificate hereto annexed that her husband died, the said Elias Cook on the eighth day of September 1829. she further swears, that she is now a widow and that she has never before made application for pension.
Abigail Cook
We Eliphalet Jaynes { residents of Newburyport in and Samuel Safford { the State of Massachusetts upon our oaths, declare that the foregoing declaration, was signed and acknowledged by Abigail Cook, in our presence, and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be.
Eliphalet Jaynes Samuel Safford
Sworn to, and subscribed. before me the day and year above written..
Stephen W. Marston Jas. P. Kimball in behalf of Newburyport

State of Massachusetts
County of Essex
City of Newburyport
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It is hereby certified, that satisfactory evidence, has been exhibited before me, the undersigned Judge of the Police Court of Newburyport a Court of record held in and for the County of Essex, that Abigail Cook, above named is the identical widow of Elias Cook who was a private in the War of the revolution in the service of the United States, and who died on the eighth day of September 1829. that he left surviving him, the following named widow Abigail Cook, who is still a widow. I also certify that the above named subscribing witnesses are credible persons and that each of the foregoing facts, certified to are within my personal knowledge.
Witness my hand this 25 th day of September A.D. 1855.
S. W. Marston
Jus. Pol. Court in District of Newburyport
State of Massachusetts
County of Essex
City of Newburyport
} ss
I hereby certify that Hon. Stephen W. Marston whose genuine signature appears attached to the foregoing declaration and certificate was at the date of the same a Judge of the Police Court held in and for the said County of Essex a Court of record duly commissioned and sworn.
Witness my hand and seal of said Court this 25 th day of September A.D. 1855
Joseph H. Praydon, Clerk Police Court.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
District of Newburyport, COUNTY OF ESSEX, ss.
I hereby Certify, That Solomon H. Currier , Esquire, is a Justice of the Peace, for and within the County of Essex, in said Commonwealth, that his Commission is dated September twenty first , A. D. 1852, and will expire September twenty first , A. D. 1859, that full faith and credit are due to his official acts, and that his signatures to the annexed documents are genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto signed my name, and affixed the seal of the Police Court, of Newburyport, for and within the said District, in said County, this twenty eighth day of September , A. D. 1855.
Joseph H. Bragdon . Clerk.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Essex City of Newburyport } ss.
On this 26 th day of September A.D. One thousand eight hundred and fifty five, personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and and State aforesaid Thomas Stanwood of Newburyport aged Ninety two years. who being duly sworn according to Law, testifies and declares that Elias Cook late of Newburyport deceased, who was a private Soldier in the Revolutionary war under the command of Captain Richard Pitcomb in the Massachusetts Militia, and that I served in the same company with him in said war in the service of the United States and continued in said service for the term of more than three months up to the year 1780. that we were honorably discharged at West Point about the 11 th of October 1780. we did not receive any written or printed discharge.
I further testify that the said Elias Cook was reputed and I believe him to have been a member of Captain Stephen Kents company in said revolutionary war stationed at Newburyport. And that I have often heard him speak of his services during said war by my living in his immediate neighborhood.
Thomas Stanwood
Sworn to and subscribed. before me this 26 th day of September A.D. 1855.
J. H. Currier Justice of the Peace.

From S. H. Currier Newburyport . No 119224 = Pension.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. County of Essex, City of Newburyport. 1/3
On this twenty fourth day of April A D One thousand eight hundred and fifty six, personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace, within and for the County and State aforesaid, John Cook and Thomas Cook both residents of Newburyport in the County of Essex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Who being duly sworn according to Law, testifies and declares that they are well acquainted with Abigail Cook the widow of Elias Cook, who was a private in the revolutionary war, and served his country, eight months and twenty seven days in the years 1777 and 1780 and was honorably discharged, as appears by the records of Massachusetts.
Now the widow has made application for a pension under the Act of Congress of February 3 d 1853 and that the said claimant was at the time of making her application the Widow of Elias Cook (i.e) unmarried, and is now a Widow.
We further testify that her husband said Elias Cook died in Newburyport on the 8 th day of September 1829. And that we both attended the funeral services at that time.
John Cook
Thomas Cook
Subscribed, and sworn to. before me the day and year above written.
J. M. Currier Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, County of Essex, City of Newburyport
ss.
On this twenty sixth day of May A.D. One thousand eight hundred and fifty six. I personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace, within and for the County and State, aforesaid John Cook Esqr. aged sixty nine years, and Thomas Cook, aged Seventy years residents of Newburyport in the State of Massachusetts, who being duly sworn according to Law, testifies and declares, that we were well acquainted with Elias Cook who we always heard at various times, while he lived was a private Soldier in the revolutionary War, in 1775, and 1780, and that he was honorably discharged, and we believe that he was Eight months and twenty seven days in the service of the United States.
We further testify and declare that we are well acquainted with Abigail Cook who is the widow of the said Elias Cook who was a private in the revolutionary War of the United States, who has made application for a pension under the Act of February 3 rd 1853, and that the said Abigail Cook, the claimant was at the time of making her application, a widow (i.e.) unmarried, and is now a widow, and that we derive our knowledge & opinion that she is the widow of the deceased and is now living in Haverhill, in the State of Massachusetts, and by personally knowing her as the Widow of said Elias Cook.
We further testify, and declare, that the said Elias Cook, the husband of said Abigail Cook died in Newburyport September 5 th 1829. and we both attended the funeral services at that time and have no interest in the claim.
John Cook Thomas Cook
Subscribed, and sworn to: before me, the day and year above written.
S. M. Currier Justice of the Peace.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, County of Essex, } S. J. City of Newburyport.
On this thirteenth day of June, A.D. One thousand eight hundred and Fifty six. Personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace; within and for the County and State aforesaid, Thomas Cook aged Seventy years, and John Cook one of the Justices of the Police Court aged 70 years both of Newburyport who being duly sworn according to Law testifies and declares that they have examined the signatures of Elias Cook herewith connected, that they are well acquainted with his handwriting, and do verily believe them to be his own handwriting, written by him, at the time at which they bear date, and that they are genuine as we fully believe, and written on the two covers of a book, dated on the 29 th of June 1823 and one cover dated only 1823.
Thomas Cook John Cook
Subscribed, and sworn to, before me the day and year above written.
J. H. Currier Justice of the Peace.
And I Thomas Cook aged. Testify that the bill hereunto annexed has been in my possession from the time it was settled up to the 12 th day of June 1856 and I know that the same is the genuine handwriting of my Father Elias Cook of Newburyport who died the 8 th of September 1829. The same bill is hereunto attached.
Thomas Cook
Subscribed, and sworn to, before me, this 13 th day of June 1856.
J. H. Currier Justice of the Peace.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, County of Essex, City of Newburyport.
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On this thirteenth day of June A.D., One thousand eight hundred and fifty six. I personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace, within and for the county, and State aforesaid, Nathan Follansbee aged 69. years who being duly sworn, according to Law testifies and declares that in examining the papers of William B. Banister late of Newburyport now under my care, there was a bill of Elias Cook dated May 9. 1822, also a bill dated Sept 2. 1821, which I believe from the appearance were the genuine bills, having been in his Mr. Banister's possession, as I suppose to this day, when I took them from the files and delivered them to Mr. Currier, to be attached to this affidavit.
One of the bills, is Mr. Banister Dr to Elias Cook the Other is Captain Basset, Dr to Elias Cook which are here attached.
Nathan Follansbee
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Executor & Trustee of the Estate of W m B. Banister.
Subscribed, and sworn to, before me, the day and Year above written..
J. H. Currier Justice of the Peace.
Newbury Port May 9 1822
Mr. Banister Dr to Elias Cook for work done on Bark money at 1.25 per day 5 days 6.25 to 2 days on brig Howard in dock 8 to 3 days on board 3.75 $ 18 00
Received Payment Elias Cook
Newbury Port September 2 1821 Captain Basset Dr to Elias Cook for the year of sundels 100.80
Received Payment Elias Cook

Account of money in 1820
  in pocket and drawers  12 80    W. Cash 1.50  20    W. Cash 30.00  9    W. Cash 9.00  4    W. Cash 11.00  11    W. Cash 60.00  60 76    Now in pocket  26 62 3/4  
  Silver 10     Discount 28 to each thirty Dols  30 00    ever excepted Eliza Cook  46 34     8 66     84 00  

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
District of Newburyport, COUNTY OF ESSEX, ss.
I hereby Certify, That Edmund Smith Esquire, is a Justice of the Peace, for and within the County of Essex, in said Commonwealth, that his Commission is dated August fourth, A. D. 1858, and will expire August fourth, A. D. 1860, that full faith and credit are due to his official acts, and that his signatures to the annexed documents are genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto signed my name, and affixed the seal of the Police Court, of Newburyport, for and within the said District, in said County, this sixth
day of June, A. D. 1858.
Joseph H. Bragdon.
Clerk.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
District of Newburyport, COUNTY OF ESSEX, ss.
I hereby Certify, That Solomon H. Currier Esquire, is a Justice of the Peace, for and within the County of Essex, in said Commonwealth, that his Commission is dated September twenty-first , A.D. 1852, and will expire September twenty-first A.D. 1859, that full faith and credit are due to his official acts, and that his signatures to the annexed documents are genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto signed my name, and affixed the seal of the Police Court of Newburyport, for and within the said District, in said County, this sixth
day of June , A.D. 1855.
Joseph H. V. Pragenau Clerk.

" This is to certify that the marriage of Mr Elias Cook of Newburyport, and Mrs Abigail Jewett of West Newbury, was solemnized by me May 20 th 1823.
Elijah Dement. Pastor of the second Church in W. Newbury."
A true copy of Record.
Attest. J. C. Barr. Town Clerk West Newbury June 6. 1855.
Essex ss. June 6. 1855. Personally appeared John C. Barr, and made solemn oath that the above certificate by him attested is true, before me
John Moody Justice of the peace.

From S. H. Currier Newburyport for Bounty No 165317

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, County of Essex, City of Newburyport.
§ § §
On this twenty fourth day of April A.D. One thousand eight hundred and fifty six, personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace, within and for the County and State aforesaid John Cook and Thomas Cook, both residents of Newburyport in the County of Essex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, who being duly sworn according to Law testifies and declares, that they are well acquainted with Abigail Cook the widow of Elias Cook who was a private in the revolutionary war and served his Country eight months and twenty seven days, and was honorably discharged at West Point, as appears by the Certificate of the Secretary of War Now the widow has made application for bounty land under the Act of March 3, 1855, and that the said claimant was the Widow of Elias Cook at the time she made her application, is unmarried and is now a Widow.
We further testify that her husband Elias Cook died in Newburyport on the 8 th of September 1829, and that we both attended the funeral at that time.
John Cook
Thomas Cook
Subscribed, and sworn to, before me the day and year above written.
J. H. CURRIE Justice of the Peace.

160 ACRES. BOUNTY LAND 160 ACRES.  UNITED STATES OF AMERICA  Department of the Interior  OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS
It is hereby Certified that under the Act of March 3 rd 1855, entitled, "An Act in addition to certain Acts granting Bounty Land to certain sailors and soldiers who have been engaged in the Military Service of the United States."
Abigail Cook, widow of Elias Cook, Private
Revolutionary War
John Cook / see no 160 Aug 20/56
is entitled to locate ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY ACRES , at any Land Office of the United States, in one body, and in conformity to the legal subdivisions of the public lands, upon any of the public lands subject to sale at either the minimum or lower, graduated prices.
Given under my hand, and the Seal of the Department, this 31 st day of July 1856
Canceled D. F. Jenkins
No 36237
H. H. Abbott
Comm.
Note. You can locate this Certificate at any of the United States land offices, or it will be located for you by the General Land Office on the return of it, with your request to that effect endorsed thereon, specifying the State and Land District in which you wish the location made. If you locate it, fill up and sign the following application.
To the Register of the Land Office at _____
I locate this Certificate, in the _____ in Township _____ of Range _____
quarter of section _____ Register.

Aug 14/58 - Let to ash recalling Waverly - claim & Not entered (R) see No 24.759 for 150 acres
Vol C = 2-30
219.724 to  see Oct 18/55 1653
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J. H. Currier Newburyport Mass

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