Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 12,526, Ezekiel Cook, Conn.

SERVICE
SERVICE Comm.
Book 1, Ezekiel
NUMBER _____
S. 12,526
carded.
CONTENTS

8741 New York
Ezekiel Cook
of Broom Co in the State of New York who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Pennoyer of the regt, commanded by Col Strong in the N.Y. militia time for 15 mos.
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 50 Dollars 00 Cents per annum to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 day of Ap 1833 and sent to Geo. Park Binghamton
Arrears to the 14th of March 1833 $ 100.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept - 25.00
125.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by W. L. Williams Clerk Book E Vol. 4 Page 49
Let to Ezra Amos Aug. 10, 1835 " " Pension " " "

Ezekiel Cook's Declaration
8524
admitted.
15 mo. Private.
Gen. Park Agent Pinghamton N.Y.

DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
STATE OF NEW-YORK, } ss. Broome — COUNTY,
On this 30 th day of August 1832 personally appeared in open Court, before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas, now sitting, Ezekiel Cook a resident of Chenango in the County of Broome and State of New York, aged — 72 — 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.
He enlisted in the Spring of the year 1776 at Salisbury in the state of Connecticut where he then lived, into a Company of Militia commanded by Capt Jacob Pennoyer of Sharon in Col. Strong's Regiment for the period of Six months, — was immediately marched to Danbury where he remained about 4 Weeks and then to Horse neck where he continued until his term expired — he was discharged by Col. Strong at Horse neck — this discharge is lost —
In the Spring of the year 1781 he enlisted for the term of one year at Salisbury under Lieut. Armstrong & marched to Canaan, and from thence to Killingworth Conn. at Killingworth he was under the command of Lieut. Crane other officers names are not recollected — he remained on duty between 9 and 10 Months and was discharged — no discharge was given except verbally at this time — The applicant knows of no one at this time by whom his services could be proved. —

He was born in "Little Nine Partners," Dutchess County N.Y. on the 4 th day of June 1760 - he has no record of his age - At the close of the War he lived in Salisbury Connecticut where he continued to reside until the year 1812 when he removed to Richfield, Otsego County N.Y. thence to Chenango Broome County N.Y. in 1819 where he now resides. -
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any State.
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Ezekiel Cook mark
V. Marvin Clerk
We, Geo. Park a Clergyman , residing in the town of Chenango and John Gibbs residing in Chenango aforesaid hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Ezekiel Cook - who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be - 72 - years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Geo. Park John D. Gibbs
V. Marvin Clerk
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 Geo. Park, who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman, resident in the town of Chenango and that John D. Gibbs who has also signed the same is a resident in the same town and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit. I, V. Marvin - Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, of the County of Broome N.Y. - do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Ezekiel Cook - for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 30 day of August 1832.
V. Marvin Clerk

State of New York Broome County G.
Erkin Cook of Chenango in the County of Broome being duly sworn says that he served in the War of the Revolution (as stated in his original Declaration made before the Court of Common Pleas of said County on the 30th August 1832) the full period of One Year and three months as a private, and that for such service he claims a pension. He further says on his oath aforesaid that there is no Clergyman residing in his neighborhood which he alleges as the reason for not obtain- -ing a Clergymans affidavit as prescribed by the regulations of the Secretary of War. Sworn subscribed this                      Erkin + Cook 16th day of January                                              Mark 1833.                      Geo. Park justice of the peace
State of New York Broome County G.
I R. Marvin Clerk of said County do certify that George Park Esq. before whom the within affidavit purports to have been taken was on the date thereof a justice of the peace in and for said County, Also I am well acquainted with his hand writing and believe the signature to be genuine . In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & official seal this 19th day of January 1833. -
R. Marvin Clerk

8524
Ezekiel Cook
admitted
15 mo. Pirate.
5.11.17.7
28 No 32
P103.
Geage Park apt Binghamton
(NY)

BRIEF in the case of  Ezekiel Cook  of  in the State of  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 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? Seventy two years  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. As a Gen.     enlisted In 1776 Spring — 6 — — Capt Jacob Pennycuick. Col Strong,   " 1781 Spring between 9 & 10 months — — — Lt Armstrong, Lt Crane  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? none stated  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Salisbury Count  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? George Park & John Gibby. certify to traditionary evidence, who are credible witnesses.  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
D. Kiah , Examining Clerk.

April 29, 1931
Mrs. Eda A. Safford 98 Pearl Street Burlington, Vermont
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section MCS:MLB
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 12526, that Ezekiel Cook was born June 4, 1760, at Little Nine Partners, New York.
While living at Salisbury, Connecticut, he enlisted in the spring of 1776 and served six months as private in Captain Jacob Pennoyer's company, Colonel Strong's Connecticut regiment. He enlisted in the spring of 1781 and served between nine and ten months as private under Lieutenants Armstrong and Crane.
He lived in Salisbury, Connecticut, until 1812, when he moved to Richfield, Otsego County, New York. He moved to Chenango, Broome County, New York, in 1819.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 30, 1832, at which time he was living in Chenango, New York.
The papers in this pension claim contain no data relative to the soldier's family.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.
Dec. 15, 1924.
Jesse M. Vailes, New Milford, Penn.
Sir:
I have to advise you, that you were furnished the history of the only soldier of the Revolution, named Darius Cook, found on the records of this Bureau. Said records fail to afford information in regard to any soldier of that war named Ozem Cook, and you are herewith sent the history of the only Ezekiel Cook of Connecticut Troops found on the records.
From the papers in the pension claim, S. 18536, it appears that Ezekiel Cook was born June 4, 1760, at Little Nine Partners, New York, and while residing at Salisbury, Conn. enlisted in spring 1778 and served for six months as a private, in Capt. Jacob Pennoyer's Company, Col. Strong's Conn. Regiment. He re-enlisted in the spring of 1781, and served about nine months between 9 & 10 under Lieutenants Armstrong, as part and Crane.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 30, 1832, while living in Chenango Broome County, N. Y.
There is no data on file as to family.
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.

Rehman
12526 INVALID.
1924 Dec. 15. Hist. to J. M. Taites aw
File No. 12, 526
Ezekiel Cook Brv. Red War
Act: June 7 th 1832
Index:—Vol. A , Page 77
[Arrangement of 1870.]

98 Pearl St., Burlington, Vt.
March 23, 1931.
Pension Office, Washington, D. C.
Will you please send me copy of record of pension for Ezekiel Cook , No. S12526?
I, especially, want to get name of wife and dates that may be disclosed, as well as any facts of the record. If any fee is required, please state it. I thank you.
Yours truly,
(Mrs.) Eda A. Safford

JESSE M. VAILES NEW MILFORD PENNSYLVANIA
Susq Co. Pa. Dec. 15 th 1882
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D. C.
Dear Sir
received the only one was sent You answer to my letter of inquiry in regard to Barnus Cook of Connecticut, I am an old man past eighty and did not know the name of my great grandfather other than his name was Cook and that he was a revolutionary soldier and had two sons with him in the army and I find Barnus Cook was not his name. One of my great grandfathers sons name who was in the army with him was Ozem Cook My Grand Mothers name was now Ruth Cook
I think the other sons name that was a soldier was Ezekiel Cook. Now I thank you very much for what you have done for me and shall turn your letter over to the S. G. R. for reference Send S 12526 A say only one of Conn.

JESSE M. VAILES NEW MILFORD PENNSYLVANIA
now if you will try and find out for me the name of my great grandfather date of enlistment, time served whether he received a pension or not &c. I think he came from the State of Connecticut directly to Susq Co The Historical Society of Susq Co has no name of any man by the name of Cook except the names I have given you. I feel that I am asking much of you and feel deeply grateful for what you have done which may help some one else if did not me
Thanking you in advance for what you may do for me.
I am
Yours Truly
Jesse M. Vailes New Milford Susq Co Pa