Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 5052, Joel Hitchcock, New York

SERVICE
New York
Hitchcock, Joel Elizabeth
NUMBER
R. 5052
CONTENTS
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12200.
Elizabeth Hitchen
N.Y. now Evel
Re Sept 9. 1845.
Oct 7 Aug 1832
The amount of insurance paid in cash for the loss of the vessel was $1500. The policy was at the rate of 1/2 per cent.

State of New York } County of Westchester } B.S.
On this 9 th of August 1825 persona- -lly appeared before me Henry White, one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County Elizabeth Hitchcock of Yorktown in said County aged seventy six years, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838, and the resolution of Congress passed August 16. 1842. That she is the widow of Joel Hitchcock de- -ceased who was a Soldier of the Revolutionary War, and died on the 10 th of August 1824. and still remains his widow. He entered the service of the United States in May 1780 by enlisting as writer and Express rider to Major Clance of the Quartermaster's Department, and served as such near three years, or until the close of said War - as he stated to her and as she truly believes. This declaration was in- -married to the said Joel Hitchcock at Pound Ridge in this County on the 12 th day of January 1791. by the Rev d Mr Murdock, the Presbyterian Clergyman of that town. Some few days after her marriage she removed to Sing Sing in said County, where she lived with her said husband until his death. That she had two children by the said Joel Hitchcock, Robert and Edward - the last named of which still survives. Her eldest son Ro- bert, was born on the 18 th of January 1792. and

died in August 1819. In further States she has no record of her marriage or of the birth of her child Robert. The family bible containing such records, was burnt in their house in Long Island more than forty years since. She will remember that a small trunk containing the notes & papers of her husband amongst which she is sure was the discharge of the said Joel Hitchcock - and some money all of which was consumed with the dwelling at the aforesaid time. And she further declares that the reason of her not applying for the benefit of said Act & Resolution of Congress before this time, is, that she was informed that she could not obtain her rights without record proof of her marriage - that for such proof she sought in vain. But she is informed and believes the birth of a child before the first of January 1794 - together with the parole proof of marriage accompanying this declaration will be satisfactory evidence of the relation of Husband & Wife prior to January 1 st 1794 - and she now claims a Pension and arrears of Pension according to the provisions of said Acts & Resolution of Congress. And she hereby relinquishes every claim to an annuity or pension except the present and declares that her name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State. Elizabeth Hitchcock

died in August 1819. The further States she has no record of her marriage or of the birth of her child Robert. The family bible containing such records, was burnt with their house in Long Island more than forty years since. She well remembers that a small trunk containing the notes & papers of her husband amongst which she is sure was the discharge of the said Joel Hitchcock and some money all of which was consumed with their dwelling at the aforesaid time. And she further declares that the reason of her not applying for the benefit of said Act & Resolution of Congress before this time, is, that she was informed that she could not obtain her rights without record proof of her marriage - that for such proof she sought in vain. But she is informed and believes the birth of a child before the first of January 1796 together with the parole proof of marriage accompanying this declaration will be satisfactory evidence of the relation of Husband & Wife prior to January 1 st 1796 - and she now claims a Pension and annuity of Pension according to the provisions of said Acts & Resolution of Congress. And she hereby relinquishes every claim to an annuity or pension except the present and declares that her name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State. Elizabeth Hitchcock

Sworn and subscribed to the day and year before written Before me
Henry White one of the judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Westchester
I further Certify that the said Elizabeth Hitchcock from bodily infirmity is unable to appear in open Court -
Henry White one of the judges of the Courts of Westchester County
State of New York, County of Westchester, } ss.
I, MUNSON I. LOCKWOOD, Clerk of the County aforesaid, DO HEREBY CER- TIFY, That Henry White Esq.
whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of the proof or acknowledgment of the an- nexed Instrument , and endorsed thereon, was, on the day of the date of the said certifi- cate, a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County, residing in the said County, commissioned and sworn, and duly authorised to take the same. And, further, that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Judge and verily believe that the signature to the said Certificate is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said
County, the Twenty Ninth day of August 1845 -
Munson I Lockwood Clerk.
10 of January 1792 - and

Abt. Hitchcock

State of New York County of Westchester
Abraham Hickock of Sing Sing in the County, and State aforesaid deposes, and says, that he is eighty years of age in the month of April last, and that he is a Res- ident of the United States. That he was born, and has ever lived, and still lives in this village - That his Father David Hickock, together with five of his sons was in the service of the United States in the war of the Revolution. Their names were Joseph, John, Samuel and Abraham & Joel, all of whom are now dead except this deponent. His brother Joel Hickock entered the service of the United States early in the spring of 1780, by the direction & consent of his father. That he was enrolled as a waiter and mess puer, in the Quartermasters Depar- tment under Major Case, of the Regiment of Col. Hough. said Regiment, was stationed at Haverstraw in Rockland County New York. When he served as such waiter and mess puer, until the close of said war - That although he was stationed within six or seven miles of his fathers house, he very seldom visited home. For the space of more three years, at which time he was dismissed and

came home to my Father's house. She said Joel Michock entered the service soon, early in the month of May 1780. & was discharged in the month of April 1783, in all of which time he was bound to military duty, and per- -formed no civil service. He further states that his service as a Fug or Weymouth was under the Command of the same Col Hughes Major Cuse. - And his duty often led him to the station where his brother served. - that he always found him on duty except he was absent on furlough as before stated. He further states that his brother Joel died in the month of August 1824, and left a widow surviving him who still lives. Her maiden name was Elizabeth Miller - and was married in the month of January 1791. He was not present at the marriage - but remembers, his brother brought her into the neighborhood in the winter of six years, and that they lived together as husband and wife until the day of his death, and he has not intermarried since that time. They left two children, Robert, and Edward, the last of which still lives. Robert died in 1819 or 1820. I am not sure which - at the age of twenty, or twenty six years. And further this deponent saith not. I sworn and subscribed to this Affidavit

30 th day of July 1845 before me - Abraham Hitchcock
Subscribed and sworn to } this 30 th day of July 1845 }
Charles Lee Justice of the Peace
Westchester County ss I do hereby certify that I have seen the above named
State of New York,
County of Westchester, } ss.
I, MUNSON I. LOCKWOOD, CLERK of the County aforesaid, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That
Charles Lee Esq.
whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of the proof of acknowledgment of the annexed Instrument , and endorsed thereon, was, on the day of the date of the said certificate, a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE in and for the said County, residing in the said County, commissioned and sworn, and duly authorised to take the same. And, further, that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Justice, and verily believe that the signature to the said Certificate is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said
County, the Twenty Seventh day of August 1845
Munson I Lockwood Clerk.
Yours a good knight of the Peace not Mr is entitled
To full credit of witness July 30 1845
Asahel Ward

30 th day of July 1845 before me - Abraham Hitchcock
Subscribed and sworn to } this 30 th day of July 1845 }
Charles Yoe Justice of the Peace
Westchester County ss I do hereby certify that I have been acquainted with the above named Abraham Hitchcock for nearly forty years and can only say that he has been a good Corrector during that time and is fully entitled to full credit
Charles Yoe Justice of the Peace
I certify that I am well acquainted with Mr Abraham Hitchcock & that his testimony is entitled to full credit & belief.
July 30 1845
Asa Ward

2052
P. O. _____
Elizabeth Hithcock
Service: _____
REJECTED
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized.
_____ Contract.

12200 Elizabeth Welchock NY. St. L. & I. G. Station No 5:45 Hop. J. H. Anderson January 11. 1847.
5052
Act 7th July 1838.

Washington Janry 4 th 1847
Hon. S. L. Edgewise
Sir
The enclosed letter is from the Hon. William Nelson (who will succeed me in the next Congress) will you furnish me with the information he desires in relation to the Application of Elizabeth Hitchcock (widow of Jacob Hitchcock a Revolutionary soldier) for a pension, and return to me the letter from Mr. Nelson
Respectfully Yours
Joseph H. Anderson

Letter of J. L. Clinton with a brief of the testimony in the case of Mrs Elizabeth Hitchcock

New York 5. Sept. 1845
Dear Sir
I herewith enclose you the declaration and papers of the Widow Elizabeth Hitchcock an appearance for a pension to lay the case open to you I have made a brief on the other leaf of this sheet. It strikes me that her case is a strong one provided you allow pensions to enlisted writers & express riders - May I hope your early decision in this case.
Yours Very Respectfully M c Clintock
Col. James S. Edwards Court of Pensions

Application of Elizabeth Hitchcock for a pension—
She declares on oath, to obtain the benefit of the act of 7th July 1838 & the Resolution of 16th Aug 1842, that she is the widow of Joel Hitchcock a soldier of the Revolution who died Aug 16. 1834. That she was married to him 10th Jan y 1791, & remains his widow. She was married by Rev d Mr Munderock, Presbyterian Clergyman at Pound Ridge Westchester Co. N.Y. They had two sons Robert & Edward the Eldest Robert born 18th Jan y . 1792. Offers parol proof of marriage.
States her husband entered the army as a walter & Ex d by Rider to Major Cade of the Q r M rs department & serv d 3 years or until the close of the war as he informed her and she believes.
She further states that the family bible containing the record of her marriage & a trunk containing the papers of her husband, in which she is sure was his discharge was burnt with their house more than forty years ago.

Abraham Hitchcock , a pensioner 80 years old, swears that his father & five of his sons were in the Revolutionary war. That his brother Joel was by consent of his father enrolled as a writer and express rider in the Q r M s Department under Major Cade in Col. Hughes Regt. & served as such until the close of the war. He married Elizabeth Miller on Jan y 1791. They lived as man & wife since that time.
This witness' credibility is certified to by the Justice of the Peace & the Hon ble Aaron Ward.
John Patterson a pensioner 93 years of age corroborates the service of Joel Hitchcock.
Reuben Hilliker a pensioner, Sister of Joel H. proves marriage, service, & burning of house as stated by declarant.
W m Patterson the Pastor of Presb n Ch. at Poundridge certifies that no records of marriages have been kept in the church books.
Clara Garrison sister of applicant. proves marriage having been present at it.

Clergyman's Certif. that no marriage record can be found

State of New-York, County of West-Chester,
{ ss. I, CHARLES A. PURDY,
Clerk of the County aforesaid, DO HEREBY CERTIFY,
That, William Lockwood Esq. whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of the proof or acknowledgment of the annexed Instrument, and endorsed thereon, was, on the day of the date of the said Certificate, a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE in and for the said County, residing in the said County, commissioned and sworn, and duly authorized to take the same. And further, that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Justice, and verily believe that the signature to the said Certificate is genuine.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said County, the Seventeenth day of June 1843
Charles A. Purdy CLERK.

I do hereby certify that I am Pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Poundridge West Chester Co. N.Y. and I have examined the Records of said Church, and do not find that any Record of Marriages has been kept on the Church books, and if any private Records have been kept by my Predecessors I am ignorant of their existence
William Patterson
Sworn and Subscribed before me this 16 th day of June 1812 William Lockwood
Justice of the peace

John Patterson
Ino Patterson

State of New York } County of Westchester }
John Patterson of the town of Courtland & State & County above written deposes and says. That he is ninety three years of age, and a Pensioner of the United States. has resided in this County since the Revolutionary War. That he was well acquainted with Joel Hickock, the son of David Hickock of the town of Sing Sing in said County. From his early youth to the time of his death knew him before, and at the time of said war. That this deponent recd his discharge from Col. my Courtland Lancers of the 2 d Regiment of New York Troops in the latter part of March 1781 at Morristown N Jersey. That he left Morristown, & took the road to Haverstraw in Rockland County N. York - and while at Haverstraw, he met the said Joel Hickock, and found him in the capacity of Waiter to Major Case in the Quarters of the Department. That he saw him once after that time on a horse, & he said he was going either to Fishkill or Newburgh with an express. The said Joel told this deponent that he had "listed", and supposed he should serve two or three years. This deponent then left Haverstraw, & went home to Sing Sing at which place he again enlisted for nine months & joined the Army - and after the close of the

was saw the said Hebeock at his Father's house - That the said Joel stated that he served as a wa- iter & officer at the said M c Case mar the re gress - & this deponent always believed, since it was the opinion of the neighborhood that he did so serve -
The word "then," between the 8 th & 9 th lines from the top of the first page was inserted before signing
John his X Patterson mark
Sworn before me this 31 st day July 1845
Philip Class G. Pierce Westchester County
I further certify that I have been well acquainted with the above John Patterson for man- y years - and can suply state that
State of New York,
County of Westchester, } ss.
I, MUNSON I. LOCKWOOD, CLERK of the County aforesaid, DO HEREBY CER- TIFY, That Philip Class G. Pierce
whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of the proof or acknowledgment of the an- nexed Instrument, and endorsed thereon, was, on the day of the date of the said certifi- cate, a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE in and for the said County, residing in the said County, commissioned and sworn, and duly authorised to take the same. And, further, that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Justice, and verily believe that the signature to the said Certificate is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said
County, the Twenty Seventh day of August
1845
Munson I Lockwood Clerk.
is as you both may see

was saw the said Hezekiah at his Father's house - That the said Joel stated that he served as a wa- iter & officer under the said M c Case near the sea - & this deponent always believed, since it was the opinion of the neighborhood that he did so serve -
The word "then," between the 8 th & 9 th lines from the top of the first page was inserted before signing
John his X Patterson mark
Sworn before me this 31 st day July 1845
Philip Clapp J. Pierce Westchester County
I further certify that I have been well ac- quainted with the above John Patterson for man- y years - and can simply state that his character for truth and veracity is as good as any other man's - and he retains both his mental & physical faculties to a very remarkable degree
Philip Clapp J. Pierce

Rachel Hilliken

State of New York } County of Westminster } ss-
Rachel Hetherer of Sing Sing, in the County & State above written deposes and says, that she is eighty four years of age - that she is an inhabitant of this town, and has been since her birth - she is a Pensioner of the United States - the widow of Nicholas Hetherer deceased - that she lived in this town at the time of the Revolutionary War - that she is the sister of Joel Hetherer who died some time in the month of August 1824 - that his wife survived him & still lives - Her maiden name was Elizabeth Miller - That the said Joel and Elizabeth were married as I was informed and believe in the winter of 1778 - She did not witness the marriage, but her brother introduced her to the family as his wife, at that time, & they lived together as husband and wife until the death of her brother - at the time above mentioned - Robert Hetherer their eldest son died some thing about twenty five years since and would if he had lived to this time, have been fifty three years of age - I remember his age from that of my own children - I from records kept by my husband of their ages - I also well recollect that the said Joel served as winter officers under for Major Case who was stationed at Saratoga - At the time Joel Hetherer was in the service near three years - and he was very rarely at home during that time - She further states that about forty years ago the house of her brother Joel was burnt destroying as she was informed the records of the family - And further this deponent saith not -

Sworn & subscribed to this thirty first day of July 1845 before me -
sun Rachel H. Hilliker mark
Charles Yee Justice of the Peace
Westchester County ss I do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with the above named Rachel Hilliker and have been for near forty years last past, having been the Friend Neighbors in the village of Sing Sing during that time and can truly say she
State of New York, County of Westchester, } ss.
I, MUNSON I. LOCKWOOD, CLERK of the County aforesaid, DO HEREBY CER-
TIFY, That Charles Yee Esqr whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of the proof or acknowledgment of the an- nected Instrument , and endorsed thereon, was, on the day of the date of the said certifi- cate, a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE in and for the said County, residing in the said County, commissioned and sworn, and duly authorised to take the same. And, further, that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Justice, and verily believe that the signature to the said Certificate is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said County, the Twenty Seventh day of August 1845
Munson I Lockwood Clerk.
The time she has rich and July 1845 to beaver
full credit & belief. Sam Ward

Sworn & subscribed to this thirty first day of July 1835 before me -
her Rachel H. Hilliker mark
Charles Yoe Justice of the Peace
Westchester County ss I do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with the above named Rachel Hilliker and have been for near forty years last past, having been Friend Faithful in the village of Sing Sing During that time and can truly say she is entitled to full credits. During the time I have been acquainted with her she has been a member of the Baptist Church and in good standing dated this 30 day July 1835
Charles Yoe Justice of the Peace
I certify that I am well acquainted with Rachel Hilliker & that her testimony is entitled to full credit & belief.
Sam Ward

Affection of Glora Garrison -

State of New York } County of Westchester } S.S.
Clara Garrison of Yorktown in County & State above written deposes and says that she is sixty seven years old. She is the sis- ter of Mrs Elizabeth Hitchcock the widow of Joel Hi- tchcock formerly of Sing Sing in this County. My Sister Elizabeth was married to Joel Hitchcock of the aforesaid town of Sing Sing. in the month of January 1791, does not remember the day of the month but is sure it was the first part of the month of January in said year. She is sure it was in 1791, because she rec- ollects it was in the year this deponent was thirteen years of age. They were married by the Revd Mr Murdock the Presbyterian Clergyman of Pound Ridge of this County, at the house of her widowed mother in the last named town. The birth of her son Robert took place in the month of January 1792. He died in August 1815. She well remembers of being on a visit at her sister Hitchcocks house in Sing Sing more than forty years ago, when the house took fire in the dead of night and was rapidly consumed. The inmates barely es- caping with their lives. Not even saving their clothes, with the exception of those in which they slept. Her brother Hitchcock came to

the loss of his papers and records - as well as some money - all of which were in a box or trunk, and was burnt in said house - She further states and deposes that she was present and witnessed the marriage of her sister Elizabeth Miller to the said Joel Hickock in the month of January 1791 - at the house of her mother in Pound Ridge - And further this deponent saith not - Sworn & subscribed to this -  This ninth day of August 1845. Geo. Jones  Henry White one of the Judges of the said County of Westchester
I do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with the deponent and her character
State of New York, } ss. County of Westchester, }
I, MUNSON I. LOCKWOOD, Clerk of the County aforesaid, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That Henry White  Esq. whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of the proof or acknowledgment of the annexed Instrument, and endorsed thereon, was, on the day of the date of the said certificate, a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County, residing in the said County, commissioned and sworn, and duly authorised to take the same. And, further, that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Judge and verily believe that the signature to the said Certificate is genuine.
deponent her character affidavit one of the County
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said County, the Twenty Fourth day of August 1845
Munson I. Lockwood Clerk. (14)

the loss of his papers and records - as well as some money - all of which were in a box or trunk, and were burnt in said house - She further states and deposes that she was present and witnessed the marriage of her sister Elizabeth Miller to the said Joel Hitchcock in the month of January 1791 - at the house of her mother in Pownal Bridge And further this deponent saith not - Sworn & subscribed to this - This ninth day of August 1845. Clara Garrison Henry White one of the Judges of the said County of Washington
I do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with the above Clara Garrison the deponent and know her to be a person of good moral character & that the statements made in her affidavit of record may be relied on as true - Witness my hand - Henry White one of the 1845 - Judges of Washington County