Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 22,935, Michael Deck, Va.

SERVICE
Uav.
Deck, Michael Susannah
NUMBER _____
W 22.935
CONTENTS

Neu-vermehr- und vollständiges
Sangbuch,
Vorreden sowohl die
Psalmen Davids,
Nach
D. AMBROSII Lohwassers
Übersetzung hin und wieder verbessert,
Als auch
700. auserlesener alter und neuer
Geistreichen Liedern
begriffen sind,
Welche anjetzo sämtlich
in denen Reformirten Kirchen
der Hessisch - Hanauischen und vielen andern angrenzenden Landen zu singen gebräuchlich, in tägliche Ordnung eingetheilt,
Nach
Mit dem Heydelbergischen Catechismo und erbaulichen Gebätern versehen.
Mit Ihro Röm. Kaiserl. Maj. allergnädigst-ertheilten Privilegio.
Marburg und Frankfurt,
Bei Heinrich Ludwig Brönner, 1782.

Inhalt der Psalmen
auf jeden Tag und Zeit gerichtet.    Der Diogenisten Ps. 61. 82  Von den zehn Geboten 15. 34    Küchen und Kistern 115. 101  Vom Christlichen Glauben 16    Den Unethischen 20. 21. 72  Vom Gebet der Eltern 67    Den Lehrern 134  Von der Erschaffung 104. 148    Den Zuhörern 19. 119. 122  Vom Leben Christi 12. 49    Den Schulmeistern 54  Von der Auferstehung Christi 110    Den Sälern 78  Von der Himmelfahrt Christi 47    Den Gelehrten insgesamt 127  Von Sendung des H. Geistes 48    Den Ehemännern 104. 107. 128  Von der Zukunft zum Gerichte 50    Den Ehefrauen 113  Am Morgen 92    Den Kindern 8  Am Abend 34    Den Hausväter und Frauen 108  Vor dem Essen 145    Den Knechten und Mägden 123  Nach dem Essen 147    Den Alten 71. 92  Zur Zeit des Ungewitters 29    Den Jungen 1  In Anfechtung der Sünden 38. 73    Den Handwerkleuten 15. 127  Wider die Verleumder 110. 140    Den Reisenden 107. 139  In Hunger und Theuerung 37    Den Reichen 62  In Verfolgung 74. 79. 80. 83. 137    Den Armen 17  In Kriegs-Gefahr 18. 20. 35. 42    Allen insgesamt 119  44. 60. 124. 144    Vor dem Heil. Nachtmahl 51  In Sterbens-Läufen 98    Nach dem Heil. Nachtmahl 103. 113  In Krankheiten 6. 103. 130. 143    Wider die Bilder 115. 135  In Todes-Schrecken 25     Bei den Begräbnissen 90  
 I. Von Christo und seinem Reich, 2. 16. 22. 69. 70. 72. 98. 99. 110. 118.  II. Lehr. Psalmen, 1. 15. 19. 40. 45. 50. 78. 87. 101. 106. 107. 112. 119. 122. 124. 127. 128. 131. 133.  III. Buß. Psalmen, 6. 32. 38. 51. 102. 130. 142.  IV. Hüt. Psalmen, 3. 4. 5. 7. 10. 13. 17. 20. 25. 26. 27. 28. 31. 35. 39. 42. 43. 44. 54. 55. 56. 57. 59. 60. 61. 63. 64. 67. 71. 74. 79. 80. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 88. 89. 90. 94. 108. 109. 120. 123. 132. 137. 140. 141. 142.  V. Fest. Psalmen, 11. 12. 14. 36. 37. 49. 52. 53. 58. 62. 73. 77. 91. 98. 115. 121. 126. 129.  VI. Dank. Psalmen, 8. 9. 18. 21. 23. 24. 29. 30. 33. 34. 41. 46. 47. 48. 65. 66. 68. 75. 76. 81. 92. 95. 100. 103. 104. 105. 111. 113. 114. 116. 117. 124. 134. 136. 138. 139. 144. 145. 146. 147. 148. 149. 150. 
Psalmen / so einmahl Melodey oder Epons sind    Der 5 und 64 31 und 71 66. 98 und 138   14 und 53 33 und 67 74 und 118   17. 63 und 70 36 und 68 77 und 86   18 und 144 46 und 82 78 und 94   24. 62. 95 und 111 51 und 69 100. 132 und 142   28 u d 109. 60 und 102 117 und 127   30. 76. und 139. 65 und 73 140 und die Zehen Gebot. 
Die † ist an statt der Klammer gesetzt worden.

1. Isaac Deck was Born in the year of our Lord 1789 April 17 th 2. Henry Deck was Born in the year of our Lord 1791 August 29 th 3. Christy Deck was Born in the year of our Lord 1793 August 23 rd 4. Felix Deck was Born in the year of our Lord 1796 January 16 th 5. Elizabeth Deck was Born in the year of Lord 1798 April 12 th

6. Elizabeth Beck was Born in the year of our Lord 1800 July 12 th
7. Anna Beck was Born in the year of our Lord 1802 October 10 th
8. Michael Beck was born in the year of our Lord 1805 January 9 th
9. Jacob Beck was born in the year of our Lord 1807 July 13 th
10. Nicholas Beck was Born in the year of our Lord 1810 May 13 th
BECK, MICHAEL (VA.) W. 22925

18 Joseph Deck was born in the town of 1812 April 16
DECK, MICHAEL (VA) W-22935

7.813 Illinois.
Michael Deek.
of Madison in the State of Illinois, who was a Pvt. in the Comp y commanded by Captain Craven of the Reg t commanded by Col. Harrison in the Virginia line for eight months.
Inscribed on the Roll of Illinois. at the rate of 26. Dollars 66. Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 th day of April, 1833 and sent to David Rickett. Edwardsville Ill s
Arrears to the 4th of Mar: 1833. 53.32 Semi-ann. allowance ending 4, Sept. 33, 13.33
$66.65
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by M. P. Calmer Clerk, Book 8. Vol. 8, Page 56.

2795 Memor Sulamiah Dech widow of Michael Dech VA who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 26 Dollars 66 Cents
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 4 day of Jan'y 1849 and sent to
Weight & Abel Springfield Ills
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 343 Vol. 3,
Reported Jan'y 11/49

State of Illinois County of Madison
On this 5 th day of September 1832
personally appeared in open Court, before the County Commissioners Court of the County of Madison, State of Illinois, now sitting, Michael Beck, a resident of the County of Madison and State of Illinois, aged 73 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated: The said Michael Beck states that he volunteered as a private soldier in the County of Rockingham, State of Virginia, under the command of Captain Robert Craven, in the Virginia Militia, on the 5 th day of May, in the year 1778 or 1779. he thinks about two years & five or six months before the surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown, and marched under said command against the Indians to a place called the Singers Valley, now in Randolph County, and about harvest time the Company was divided, Michael Scout, the Lieutenant taking the command of something like thirty men, who was ordered to march to the West Hook of the Monongahela River, & the Captain taking the balance of the men & returning home with the view of joining Genl. M c Intoshes Campaign. After the Captain returned home to Rockingham, deponent being with him, he increased his company and William Herrin was elected lieutenant, and George Mallow Ensign. They then marched to the Ohio River in company with Captain Abraham Sinkhosss Company from the same County, and the Hampshire troops, one company of which was commanded by Captain Cunnigan, who joined them at the South Branch of Potomac, the whole being under the command of Colonel Benjamin Harrison from Rockingham, & Major Vanmeter from the North Branch of Potomac in

Hampshire County; and after they reached the Ohio river they aided in building Fort M c Intosh, about 25 miles below Fort Pitt, & on the opposite side from said place - They then marched to a river place called the Tuscarawba, a distance of 68 miles from Fort M c Intosh, & within 7 or 8 miles of the Indian town where they built a fort, called Fort Lawrence, and in a short time thereafter the Indians and Genl. M c Intosh concluded a treaty, after which they returned to Fort M c Intosh, where the whole of the Militia were discharged, a few days before Christmas, & they then returned home - He says that in this campaign he was in no battle, but that on their march from Fort M c Intosh to the Tuscarawba river the Indians fired on them, & some of the regulars were killed, among which was a Lieutenant - He says that when they came to the Ohio river, the Head Quarters of Genl. M c Intosh, & where they built Fort M c Intosh, Genl. M c Intosh took the command, & marched with them to the Tuscarawba, Col Broadhead from Pennsylvania being with them - He says that in the whole he was in service more than six months at this time - He says that he received no discharge for this service, & that he has no documentary evidence, & that he knows of no person, whose testimony he can procure, who can testify to the whole of this service.
He further states that he again entered the service as a volunteer soldier in the Virginia Militia, County of Rockingham, a short time after harvest, & in the year Lord Cornwallis surrendered, under the Command of Captain Michael Coker, & marched from said County directly to Yorktown where place they reached the morning of the day they commenced fighting with the British, and remained there until Cornwallis surrendered. He says

that he then went with the men detailed to convey the prisoners taken at Yorktown to Winchester Barracks in Virginia, where he was discharged, he thinks in November; from which place they returned home. He thinks that he was in service this time a little over two months. He further says that John Purkey was the lieutenant & Robinson ensign in Captain Coker's Company. He says that in this last service a Major from Rockingham County had command of them until they joined Head Quarters, by the name of Genl. Hamilton.
He states that he received no written discharge, & has no documentary evidence. He says that he was born in Rockingham County, Virginia, where he lived until Sept 1830, & has since that time resided mostly in Madison County, Illinois.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, & declares that his name is not on the pension Roll of the agency of any State.
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid
his Michael X Beck mark
State of Illinois County of Madison
On this 5 th day of September 1832, personally appeared in Open Court before the County Commissioners Court of the County of Madison, now sitting, Henry Thornhill, a resident of the County of Madison State of Illinois, aged 75 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath say, that he has known Michael Beck, who has signed the foregoing declaration from the time that he was a boy, that they were raised in the same County & near neighbors, that he believes him to be 73 years of age, & that to his own knowledge he served the two tours as stated by him, in the Revolutionary War.
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid
his Henry Thornhill mark

Mr. Washington C Ballard, a clergyman, residing in the County of Madison and State of Illinois, and John Ferguson, residing in the same County & State hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Michael Beck, who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing declaration; that we believe him to be 73 years of age; that he is respected & believed, in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, & that we concur in that opinion. Sworn & subscribed the Washington C. Ballard day & year aforesaid John F. Ferguson
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them, that Washington C Ballard who has signed the preceding Certificate, is a clergyman, resident in the County of Madison & State of Illinois, and that John Ferguson who has also signed the same, is a resident in the same County & State, & is a credible person, & that their statement is entitled to credit. 6668
I John S Lusk Clerk of the County Commissioners Court of Madison County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings in the matter of the application of Michael Beck for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office at Edward- sville this fifth day of September 1852 John S Lusk Clerk

7-873. Michal Dech Illinois
Admitted for 8 Months From 1948.
David Richert Agent Edwardsville Madison County Ill.
1. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
2. How old is he?
3. If before a judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by physical infirmity?
4. Was the declaration made before a Court or a judge?
5. of
6. in the case of
(For Law Time, 1933)
in the name of

BRIEF in the case of  Michael Deck  County of Madison  in the State of Illinois  (Act 7th June, 1839.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? open Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 73  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     5th of May In 1778 volunteered on 1779 more than 6 private Gen. Col Braven Col McIntosh Col Harrison   that he again 1781 volunteered or the year Cornwallis surrendered about 2 " Col Gother - Col Hamilton  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? none mentioned at the taking of Cornwallis  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? County of Rockingham Virginia 
 7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditional and one living witness 
 8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? The living witness is not entitled to be credible. The length of service is not precisely stated 
X Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
George Taylor
Examining Clerk.

State of Illinois Madison County ss On this first day of November one thousand eight hundred and forty three personally appeared before the subscribers one of the County Commissioners of the County Commissioners Court in and for the County and State aforesaid: Susannah Deck a resident of the county and state aforesaid aged years seventy four on the tenth day of April AD 1843, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838 entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows" That she is the widow of Michael Deck, who was a private in the Army of the Revolution - and served as set forth in the Original Declaration of her said husband on file at the War Office of the United States, and to which she refers as to the particulars of his services. That her husband the said Michael Deck was a pensioner on the Illinois Roll and drew a pension of seventy six dollars and sixty six cents per Annum for a number of years before his death. She further declares that she was married to the said Michael Deck on the twenty fifth day of April one thousand eight seven hundred and ninety (1790) and that her husband the aforesaid Michael Deck died on the third day of April in the year 1843. She further states that her maiden name was Susannah Moonger and that

She was married to her deceased husband the aforesaid Michael Deck by a minister of the Gospel in Rockingham County and State of Virginia. And that she bore in wedlock with her deceased husband the following named children  to wit, first, George Deck born 17th day of April 1779 John H. Deck, Christina Deck, Phoebe Deck, Elizabeth Deck, Mary Margaret Deck, Anna Deck, Michael Deck, Jacob Deck, Nicholas Deck, Joseph Deck last born April 16 th A.D. 1812. She further states that she was not married previous to her husband's service, but that the marriage took place previous to the first of January 1794, namely at the time above stated.
Sworn to and subscribed { Susanah her Deck On this 1 st day of November } mark One thousand Eight hundred and forty three }
James G. Anderson County Commissioner
State of Illinois 383 5 James G. Anderson - the Madison County County Commissioner before whom the foregoing Declaration of Susanah Deck was this day taken. Sworn to and subscribed. Do certify that Susanah Deck the Declarant is unable from bodily infirmity to attend said Court at its usual place of sitting Given under my hand this 1 st day of November A.D. 1843 James G. Anderson County Commr.

12 1/2
Wm. O. B. Ficklin
Mails
Washington City.

Know all men by these presents that we Michael Deeks & John Munger of the county of Rockingham are held and firmly bound unto his Excellency —
Randolph esq. Governor of Virginia in the just and full sum of fifty pounds, Current Money; to which payment well and truly to be made, to the said Governor, or his successors. We bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents, sealed with our seals and dated this 19 th April 1790.
The condition of the above Obligation is such, that whereas, there is a Marriage suddenly intended to be Solemnized between, the above bound Michael Deeks, and Susannah Munger. Now, if there be no lawful cause to Obstruct the Marriage, then the above Obligation to be void, and of no effect; otherwise, to remain in full force and Virtue.  Sealed & delivered in the presence of us  Michael Deeks John Munger  1846. wew
Virginia to wit
I Henry G. Gamble Clerk of the Court of the County of Rockingham and State aforesaid, do hereby Certify that the foregoing is a true Copy of the bond given by Michael Deeks, at the time he obtained a License to marry Susannah Munger, which bond is on file in my office.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my said County this 19 th day of December 1843 and in the 68 th year of the Commonwealth.  H. G. Gamble Clerk of the Court of Rockingham County Va
Rockingham County to wit
I Peachy Harrison Presiding Magistrate in and for the said County do hereby certify that Henry G. Gamble is the Clerk of the said County and his attestation hereto annexed is in due form. Given under my hand this 19 th day of December in the year 1843.  Peachy Harrison

Warrenton Jan. 19. 1843
Sir
I am directed by a letter signed by Merlin & Manly (I believe,) to send to you the inclosed Record, with great respect yours
H. J. Gannett
P. S. Sir. I should mention what this gentleman wants. I enclose you the abstract given by them to me, their letter is dated 7th of Decr. 1842. Marshall Ills.

October 11, 1939.
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Mr. T. Deck Benson, 4911 N. Winthrop Chicago, Illinois.
BA-J/00 Ch Michael Deck W.22935
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Michael Deck of Virginia.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in pension claim, W.22935, based upon service of Michael Deck in the Revolutionary War.
Michael Deck was born in Rockingham County, Virginia, date of his birth and names of his parents are not shown.
While a resident of Rockingham County, Virginia, Michael Deck enlisted May 5, 1778, served as a private in Captain Robert Craven's company, Colonel Benjamin Harrison's regiment, Virginia troops. He was in General McIntosh's Campaign in the Ohio country and was discharged a few days before Christmas, 1778. A short time after harvest in 1781, he enlisted and served under Captain Michael Coker and Major Guy Hamilton, was at the siege of Yorktown, and was discharged in November, having served two months.
After the Revolution Michael Deck lived in Rockingham, Virginia until 1850, when he moved to Madison County, Illinois, and while residing there he was allowed pension on his application executed September 5, 1852. He was then aged seventy-three years.
He died April 3, 1843.
Michael Deck married April 25, 1790, in Rockingham County, Virginia, Susannah Monger, who was born April 10, 1769. The marriage bond was signed by one John Monger, no relationship stated.

The soldier's widow, Susannah Deck was allowed pension on her application executed November 1, 1843, at which time she was residing in Madison County, Illinois.
The names of the children of Michael and Susannah Deck are shown as follows:
George Deck ----- John H. or J. Henry " born August 29, 1791 Christeny " " August 23, 1793 Felix or Phelix " " January 14, 1796 Elizabeth " " April 12, 1798 Margrd or Mary Margaret " " July 12, 1800 Anna " " October 6, 1802 Michael " " January 9, 1805 Jacob " " July 13, 1807 Nicholas " " May 13, 1810 Joseph " " April 16, 1812
Elizabeth Deck made a statement in Madison County, Illinois, in 1843, in regard to her father's death. In 1848, one Michael Deck and one Emanuel Long witnessed the widow's signature, by mark, in Madison County, Illinois. Their relationship to the family not stated.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of Susannah Deck, widow of Michael Deck, you should address the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city and cite the following data:
Susannah Deck, widow of Michael Deck, Certificate #2795 Issued January 4, 1849 Rate $26.66 per annum Commenced March 4, 1848, continued from 1843. Act of February 2, 1848, Illinois Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

State of Illinois Madison County } ss
On this first day of November A.D. 1843 personally appeared before me the undersigned one of the county commissioners in and for the county and state aforesaid Elizabeth Deck, aged forty five years past who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath say that she is a daughter of Michael Deck deceased and Susannah his wife named in the foregoing declaration of her mother. She further states that her father the said Michael Deck deceased drew a pension of 26 dollars and 66 cents per annum for several years before his death which was on the 3rd day of April 1843 which she certifies from being present at his death. She further declares that she always from her earliest recollection heard her father and mother say that they were married in the year 1798 in Buckingham county Virginia. She further states that the family record here to attached is the original family record kept by her father and mother of the births of their children and that it was made by her brother John H Deck about thirty five years ago and that she verily believes it to be a correct record of the births of her father and mother's children. Sworn to and subscribed } Elizabeth Deck On this 1 st day of November 1843 } James G. Anderson } County Commissioner }

James G. Anderson
I The county commis before whom the foregoing deposition was this day taken sworn to and subscribed to certify that Elizabeth Deck the deponent is a person of credibility whom I certify from my own personal knowledge. Given under my hand this first day of November A D 1843
James G. Anderson County Commis
State of Indiana State of Illinois { Madison County }
I Wm H. Tyler Brown clerk of the county commissioners court in and the county and state aforesaid do certify that James G. Anderson is a county commissioner in and for said county duly commissioned and qualified as such and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the official seal of said court this 1 st day of November A D 1843
Wm H. Tyler Brown clerk

Out
September 17, 1923.
Edith Deek, 1531 Main, Winfield, Kans.
Madam;
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 22935, it appears that Michael Deek was born in Rockingham County, Virginia, and while residing there enlisted May 5, 1778 and served as a private in Captain Robert Craven's company, Colonel Benjamin Harrison's regiment, Virginia troops. He was in General McIntosh's Campaign in the Ohio country and was discharged a few days before December  Christmas , 1778.
A short time after harvest in 1781, he enlisted and served under Captain Michael Coker and Major Guy Hamilton, was at the siege of Yorktown, and was discharged in November, having served two months.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 5, 1832, while a resident of Madison County, Illinois, aged 73 years. He died April 3, 1843.
5 Rec'd Rockingham Co. 1832 Madison Ill Pa

Soldier married in Rockingham Co., Va. April 25, 1790, Susannah Monger, who was born April 10, 1769, she was allowed pension on her application executed Nov. 1, 1843, while living in Madison Co., Ill.
Children-
-----     George      John H. or      J. Henry  born  August 29, 1791    Christeny  "  August 23, 1793.    Felix or      Phelix  "  Jan. 14, 1796.    Elizabeth  "  April 13, 1798.    Margrd or      Mary Margaret  "  July 12, 1800.    Anna  "  Oct. 6, 1802.    Michael  "  Jan. 9, 1805.    Jacob  "  July 13, 1807.    Nicholas  "  May 13, 1810.    Joseph  "  April 16, 1812.   
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

December 9, 1914.
Mr. George A. Root,
c/o State Historical Society,
Topeka, Kansas.
Sir:
In response to your letter dated the fifth instant, you are advised that the papers in claim W. File No. 22,935. Rev. War. show that Michael Deck was allowed pension on his application executed September 5, 1832, at which time he was seventy-three years of age and a resident of Madison County, Illinois.
He stated that he was born in Rockingham County, Virginia, where he resided when volunteered May 5, 1778, as a Private under Captain Robert Craven, and Colonel Benjamin Harrison; he was in General McIntosh's campaign in the Ohio country where he assisted in building Forts McIntosh and Laurens, and after the conclusion of a treaty between General McIntosh and the Indians, he was discharged a few days before Christmas, at Fort McIntosh.
Volunteered a short time after harvest in 1781, under Captain Michael Coker and Major General Guy Hamilton; arrived at Yorktown the morning that the fighting commenced, remained until Cornwallis surrendered, and then conveyed the prisoners to Winchester Barracks, where he was discharged in November, having served over two months.

December 9, 1914.
Mr. George A. Root, c/o State Historical Society, Topeka, Kansas.
Sir:
In response to your letter dated the fifth instant, you are advised that the papers in claim W. File No. 22,935. Rev. War. show that Michael Deck was allowed pension on his application executed September 5, 1832, at which time he was seventy-three years of age and a resident of Madison County, Illinois.
He stated that he was born in Rockingham County, Virginia, where he resided and volunteered May 5, 1778, as a Private under Captain Robert Craven, and Colonel Benjamin Harrison; he was in General McIntosh's campaign in the Ohio country where he assisted in building Forts McIntosh and Laurens, and after the conclusion of a treaty between General McIntosh and the Indians, he was discharged a few days before Christmas, at Fort McIntosh.
Volunteered a short time after harvest in 1781, under Captain Michael Coker and Major General Guy Hamilton; arrived at Yorktown the morning that the fighting commenced, remained until Cornwallis surrendered, and then conveyed the prisoners to Winchester Barracks, where he was discharged in November, having served over two months.

Soldier resided in Rockingham County, Virginia, until September 1830, where he married on April 25, 1790, Susannah Monger who was born April 10, 1769. He died April 3, 1843, and she was allowed pension on her application executed November 2, 1843 while a resident of Madison County, Illinois.
Children.
  George - - - - -   John Henry - - born August 29, 1791.   Christina - - - " August 23, 1793.   Felix - - - - - " January 14, 1796.   Elizabeth - - - " April 12, 1798.   Margaret or Mary Margaret } " July 12, 1800.   Anna - - - - - " October 6, 1802.   Michael - - - - - " January 9, 1805.   Jacob - - - - - " July 13, 1807.   Nicholas - - - - - " May 13, 1810.   Joseph - - - - - " April 16, 1812. 
Very respectfully,
G M Saltzgaber.
Commissioner.
Soldier married Apr. 25, 1790
George born Apr. 17, 1789 this date is omitted from above for obvious reasons

Widow says.
Record errors -
  ten eleven children:   first George born 17 Apr. 1790 1 George b. Apr. 17, 1790 omit   John H. 2 J. Henry " Aug. 29, 1791.   Christena 3 Christena " Aug. 23, 1793   Phelix 4 Felix " Jany. 14, 1796.   Elizabeth 5 Elizabeth " Apr. 12, 1798.   Mary Margaret 6 Margrd " July 12, 1800   Anna 7 Anna " Oct. 6, 1802   Michael 8 Michael " Jany 9, 1805   Jacob 9 Jacob " July 13, 1807   Nicholas 10. Nicholas " May 13, 1810   Joseph, last b. Apr. 16, 1812. 11 Joseph " Apr. 16, 1812. 
:- The Office has omitted the date for obvious reasons. Marriage Bond dated Apr. 19, 1790.

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Michael Deck 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. M. 22,935.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     May 5, 1778 Dec 1778 Private Robert Craven Benjamin Harrison Genl. M'Intosh. Va.   Dec 1780 Nov. 1781 Michael Coker Major Guy Hamilton  
Battles engaged in, siege of Yorktown
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Rockingham Co. Va. until Sept. 1830.
Date of application for pension, Sept. 5, 1832. His claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Madison Co., Illinois.
Age at date of application, 73 yrs. born in Rockingham Co., Va.
Remarks: Sol. married in Rockingham Co., Va., Apl. 25, 1790, Susannah Monger born Apl. 10, 1769. He died Apl. 3, 1843 & she was allowed pension on her appln. executed Nov. 1, 1843 while a res. of Madison Co., Ill.
Respectfully,
Over
Commissioner.

Sept 18, 1912.
Don't send in this form again
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Michael Deck a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his and (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. N. F. 22935-
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     May 5, 1778 to _____ (A few days before Christmas 1778.) Pri. Robert Craven ✓ Va.   1781. Over 2 mos. Michael Coker ✓  
Battles engaged in, Yorktown. Residence of soldier at enlistment, Rockingham Co., Va. Date of application for pension, Sept. 5, 1832. His ch. was al. Residence at date of application, Madison Co., Ills. Age at date of application, 73 yrs
Remarks: He mar. in Rockingham Co. Va. Apr. 25, 1790, who was born Apr. 10, 1759 (69) Susannah Monger; he died Apr. 3, 1843, and she was allowed pension on an appl. ex. Nov. 1, 1843 while a resident of Madison Co. Ills. Children: George, John Henry, Christina, Phoebe or Felix, Elizabeth, Mary Margaret, Anna, Michael, Jacob, Nicholas, Joseph.
Very respectfully,

Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
Washington, D. C., _____, 190__
In reply to your communication of a recent date, you are informed that this Bureau is unable to furnish a history of the service of any soldier of the Revolutionary war or of the war of 1812 unless he or his widow was a pensioner or an applicant for pension or bounty land; and that under the rules such a history is furnished only to the soldier's descendants, and to them only when it is desired for historical or genealogical purposes.
The large number of inquiries made on this subject, and the length of time required to make a proper search of the records in each case, will not permit of information being given to any applicant concerning more than two soldiers.
In order that the soldier concerning whom you desire information may be identified, you are requested to furnish as much as possible of the data called for below.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Full name of soldier, Michael Deck
Where did he enter service? Rockingham Co. Virginia
Under what officers did he serve? Capt. Craver, Col. Harrison
Place of residence after service, Virginia and later Warren Co. Ill.
Approximate date of death, about 1843
Given name of widow, Susannah Deck
Did either the soldier or his widow receive a pension? Yes Each of them
Additional information,
Signature, William Thiel Simons (Mrs. or Miss to be prefixed if a lady signs.)
Post-office address, including street and number, town, county, and State, Weather Bureau Building, Key West, Monroe Co. Fla.

United States Circuit Court of Appeals
For the Seventh Circuit
1212 Title Guaranty Bldg.
Chicago
Chambers of Judge Otto Kerner
September 11, 1939
12 Michael Deck
Bureau of Pensions, Revolutionary Department Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Please give me whatever information you can concerning the record of Michael Deck , who, I understand, served in the Virginia Continentals in the Revolutionary War.
Anything concerning date of birth, birthplace, death, nationality, last known residence, will be greatly appreciated.
Yours truly,
J. Dick Benson 4911 N. Wrightprop. Chicago Ill

July 28, 1923 1521 Main Winfield, W. Va.
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.
Dear Sir: -
As I am collecting data for family history, would appreciate it very much if you would send me your complete record of Michael Dick who enlisted in the Revolutionary War, May 5, 1778 from Buckingham County Virginia.
Thanking you in advance for this favor I am,
your very truly, Miss Edith Dick

1811 LAW OFFICE OF CHARLES N. HARMON ENID, OKLAHOMA 19-21 OKLAHOMA STATE BANK BUILDING
Rev. Reg Jms
Enid, Okla., Sept. 14, 1916.
The War Department, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
I am very anxious to submit my application for membership to the society of the Sons of the Revolution, and in order to get proper evidence to submit with my application, am asking your kind co-operation and assistance.
Kindly give me the military record of Michal Deck, who enlisted in the Revolutionary Army from Virginia. e Also kindly give me the military record of Mathias Long, son-in-law of Michal Deck. Mathias Long served in the Revolutionary Army, having enlisted in Virginia.
I certainly will appreciate this courtesy and kindness.
Respectfully yours,
Martin W. Maresot 520 E. Maple ave Enid Okla.
CNH/LK

KANSAS STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
WILLIAM E. CONNELLEY, SECRETARY TOPEKA
December 5, 1914.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir,---
Will you kindly give me the pension record of one Michael Deck, a private in the Virginia Continental Line, during the Revolutionary War. During his latter days he lived in the state of Illinois.
Very respectfully yours,
Geo. R. Root. % State Hist. Socy.

1125 South 5th Street Springfield Illinois Sept.7th 1912
Hon. John C. Davenport,
My dear Sir:-
Will you give me the record of service of John Garnolison ,a soldier of the American Revolution? He was pensioned in the State of Illinois,and I think was a resident of Madison county,I do not know from what state he came.
I am writing in the interest of Mr.Frank Deck,who wishes the military record of service of Michael Deck who came from Virginia to Illinois and was pensioned in this state. He served in the Revolutionary War.
Thanking you for courtesy
I am
Truly yours
Mrs. E. S. Walten

Reg  WIDOW, &c.
File No. 22985
Ursannah Deck Wid. of Michael Deck Rev. War.
Act Feb 2 d 1848
Index: Vol. 4 , Page 118
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Sept. 19, 1903. William Wriel Simmons Key West Fla.
1912, Sept. 18. Dist. to Mrs. E. S. Walker. Fr.
1914 Dec. 9. Hist. to Geo. A. Root &
1916 Oct. 4 Hist. to Martin H. Marcoat.
23 May 3 Hist. to Mrs. J. R. ch awf. See letter in Michael's W. 728.
3-Sept 17 Hist to Edith Deck
9- Oct 11 Hist to Deck Beman

State of Illinois } Madison county. } Be it known that on this Thirteenth day of November one Thousand Eight Hundred and Forty Three before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said county person- ally appeared Susannah Deck who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following Amended Declaration for a Pension under the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838. that she is of opinion that her husband served a longer time in the continental line of Virginia. than is set forth and proved in the Declaration of her husband Michael Deck. That she believes her husband served as much as Eighteen months in the army of the United States, as a private, and that she makes this Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of any additional proof that she may be able to obtain, That she thinks her husband entered the service at the time herein- after stated and served under the officers herein after named Thinks he entered the service in the fall of 1777 That he entered the service, either in Augusta or Rockingham county in the State of Virginia, That he served to the best of my recollection under Captains, Coarrens, Coker and Fraisher. That he was in the battle, under General Washington at York Town, when Lord Cornwallis was taken, that he was in the service from time to time from the time he entered the service until the war closed. Susannah her Deck mark Sworn to and subscribed before me this { 13 th day of November A.D. 1843 { John Ferguson ss.

State of Illinois
Madison County p
I, Wm. Tyler Brown (clerk of the County Commission Court of the County of Madison aforesaid), do hereby certify that John L. Ferguson is now and was on the 13 th day of November 1843 an acting Justice of the peace of Madison County State of Illinois duly elected, commissioned and qualified, and that his signature to the foregoing instrument is genuine
Given under my hand and the seal of said Court at Edwardsville this 13 th day of November 1843.
Wm. Tyler Brown Clerk

Dec 22 1843
Ms
Susan D. Cook
L. Edwards
Pension Office Present
Hon. O.B. Dickinson W.R.

Washington Dec 21 st 1843
Sir
I have the honor to transmit to you the enclosed paper in the case of the widow of Michael Deck
Yours respectfully
Orlando M c Kinlin
P.S.
Have the goodness to forward me the certificate of Mrs. Phoebe Gilbreath so soon as it is made out
Yours G. McKinlin

Susanna Dett
$26. 66
Wadsworth Col. M c of Am s 10 Elm St H on O B Ficklin N.Y.
H on O B Ficklin H.R.

Mr. J. B. Fisher N.P.
5740 Jan 17 1844
His Majesty Mar 3 1843
Dear Sir
I Edward H. P. Picklin do hereby certify that I am of the County of Washington City
$26.66
Yours sincerely

House of Reps Jan'y 15 th 1864
Sir
Enclosed please find the declaration of Mrs. Susannah Duck claiming a pension under the Act of 3 rd March 1843. You will recollect that I attended to her application under the Act of July, etc 1838 & her certificate has been forwarded.
Your early attention is desired to this case.
Your obt servt Richard M c Field
2nd Book Jan 9 1864 Jan 12 1864 1864

Illinois 4474.
Susannah Deck widow of Michael Deck. who was a private in the Virginia line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 26 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 day of Jany. 1844 and sent to Hon: O. B. Ficklin H. R. —
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1 — Page 195.
Ref 19 Jany 44

Dear
Hon. C. B. Nicklin H. R. Mrs. S. L. Edwards Dean of Pousin Washington City

Washington Dec 15 th 1863
Hon J L Edwards
Enclosed I have the honor to transmit to you the amended declaration of Susannah Ducker, upon whom a certificate was issued a few days since.
Have the goodness to investigate it & see if she is entitled to any thing more
Yours respectfully Orlando B. Ficklin

Dec 8 '43
Miss July 7 1838
Miss Creek
Michael
Edward O. B. Franklin  Esq Pension Office Washington City D.C.

House of Rep. Dec. 7th 43
J L Edwards Esqr
Sir
I have the honor to transmit to you the enclosed papers for the action of your department.
You will have the goodness to advise me of the result so soon as your Department shall have come to a determination
Yours Respectfully Orlando B. Ficklin

44771
FILED
Mr Col
Col. V. L. Edwards Com d of Pensions Washington City D. C.

Springfield Ills Sept 10 th /48
Col J L Edward Comr of Pen s Washington City
Dear Sir
Inclosed please find application for pen. Mrs Susannah Deek under act 2 nd Feb 48 which when acted upon - please advise us We have the honor to be Sir Yours obed t Wright & Hoke

2 B R I E F objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Muhall Deih which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yy II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yy III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yy V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? no VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yy VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yy VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yy IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yy X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yy

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? yes
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?
XIV. †If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? yes
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? no
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? yes
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? yes
XVI. ‡Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? yes
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? yes exct. 1. 2.
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
†QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
‡QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
¶ In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

STATE OF ILLINOIS, } ss. Madison COUNTY, } On this fourteenth day of August 1848, personally appeared before the undersigned, an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the said County [1] Susannah Deck , a resident of the County of Madison and State aforesaid, aged seventy nine years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed on the 2d February, 1848,
granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war, That she is the widow of [2] Michael Deck — who was a [3] private in the army of the Revolution; that she received a pension under the act of Congress of 17th June, 1844,
at the rate of [4] Twenty Six & 66/100 Dollars per annum. She further declares that she is still a widow.
Sworn to and Subscribed on the day and year [1] above written before me { John L Ferguson } Justice of the Peace. { Susannah x Deck mark }
WITNESSES: Michael Deck Emmanuel Jory
STATE OF ILLINOIS, } Madison County, } I, Wm T Berry Clerk of the County Commissioners' Court of the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that John L Ferguson — whose signature as a Magistrate appears above is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified, that his commission was dated on the 25th — day of August — 1848 and will expire on the first mon day of August — 1849 and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
Given under my hand and seal of said court this 21st — day of August A. D. 1848 Wm T Berry Clerk.
N. B.—(1) Pensioner's name. (2) Husband's name. (3) A private or captain, as the case may be. (4) What he drew per annum. As this sheet must go to Washington city, and, if allowed, they will issue a new Pension Certificate, therefore you will please have it correctly filled up, and return it to E. Wright, of Springfield, Illinois immediately.

5140 State of Illinois p. On the 2 nd day of Madison County January one thousand eight hundred and forty four before the subscribers a justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid personally appeared Susannah Deck a resident of the said County aged Seventy four years not who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed on the 3 rd March 1843 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. that she is the widow of Michael Deck who was a private in the war of the Revolution That she does not know to what Regiment her said husband belonged That she has been pensioned under the Act of 7 July 1838 at the rate of Twenty six Dollars and Sixty six cents per annum. Susannah for Deck mark Subscribed and sworn to before me the 2 nd day of January 1844
John Ferguson J.P. Michael Deck John Spies

I testify that I am well acquainted with Susannah Dech who has this day subscribed and sworn to the foregoing declaration before me - I was acquainted with her husband Michael Dech in his life time and I am fully satisfied of the truth of the statements made by her given under my hand the 2 nd day of January 1844.
John L. Ferguson - J.P.
State of Illinois Madison County ss. I W m Tyler Brown Clerk of the County Commissioners Court in and for said County do hereby certify that John L. Ferguson Esq. is a magis tr ate as above and that the several foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the official seal of said Court at Edwardsville in said County the 3 rd day of January A.D. 1844 W m Tyler Brown (Clerk)

Susanna Deck Alvin
act 7 July 38
adms
8mo pri
$26.66
Hm
Orlando P. Fricklin
AR

Set to Hon O.B. Ficklin Dec 28 '43
Illinois, 7967-
Susannah Deck
widow of Michael Deck
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832, and who died on the 3d April 1843, of Madison (in the State of Ills - who was a private) in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt: - commanded by Col: Harrison in the Virginia _____ line for 8 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Illinois - at the rate of $ 6 - Dollars 66 - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 th - day of Decr 1843 - and sent to Hon. O.B. Ficklin, St. R.
Total amount, $ 133.30
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by W. H. Stewart Clerk, Book D Vol. 1 - Page 437
Papa 14 Dec