Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 13372, Elijah Herrick, New York

SERVICE
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New York
Herrick, Elijah
S13372
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Date of death not on AB
No. 554 New-York Elijah Herrick Munroe, in the State of New York who was a Private in the Corps, commanded by Captain Herrick of the Regt. commanded by Col. Strecker in the New York line for 8 1/2 Mos.
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 28 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 day of Sep., 1833 and to the Hon. Col. Charles Van
Arrears to the 4th of Sep. 33 $70.82 Semi-ant. allowance ending Dec. 24, 1831 14.16 $84.98
Recorded by Co. G. Stiles Clerk. Book Ee , Vol. 4 , Page 98
{ Revolutionary Claim, { Nov. June 7, 1832. }

State of New York Montgomery County 3 d
On this 19 th day of September 1832 personally appeared in open court before the Judges of Montgomery County Courts, the said court now sitting, Elijah Herrick of Charleston in Montgomery County 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 th 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as here-in stated -
In the year 1776 about the first of July at the requisition of the Committee of Safety volunteered to disarm and disperse a body of Tories who had assembled at Pleasant Valley. He was under his Father Capt. Elijah Herrick, Col. Greys, at this time the regiment was not embodied, but performed the service, in detached companies. After dispersing the Tories and having been out one half month, was discharged by verbal order.
In the year 1777 by order of the Governor for a draft the company was classed and each class required to furnish one man, he volunteered for his class to serve for one month, in September under Lieut. Nickels, the Captain of the Company having gone to the north, to join the militia service against Gen. Burgoyne. The regiment was commanded by Col. Greys, it assembled at Poughkeepsie, then marched down the river to Fishkill and thence to New Paltz a little above Poughkeepsie where the Regiment joined Gen. Putnam; recollects that Col. Angell's Regiment was at that place, saw the British Troops land on the East side of the river at Verplank's Point a short distance below Poughkeepsie on the fifth day of October. About the first of October thinks before the 5 th his month having expired, he entered as a substitute for his brother who belonged to the Company that was to serve the ensuing month, and continued under the command of Col. Greys, with the army of Gen. Putnam until the month expired when he returned home.
In the year 1779 was out under his Father Capt. Elijah Herrick, Col. Greys, Major Sloughenbough in the month of June. Regiment was embodied at Fishkill, Marched to General McDougal's

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Head quarters opposite West Point, where stationd there during one month, and when the time expired were discharged. In the year 1780 by a draft, a detachment was ordered to reinforce the Garrison at West Point, he volunteered to supply his class, and marched under Captain Smith from Poughkeepsie to Fishkill and from thence to West Point, while there was part of the time engaged in building Fort Putman and Fort Clinton, performing garrison and other duties; at the end of one month he was discharged by verbal order.
In the year 1781 enlisted in Capt. Doages Company Col. Misenfells Regiment of New York State Troops for four months, not far from the first of August and were mustered at Fishkill by Captain Goddard; thinks he was an officer in the Continental Establishment; marched from thence to the lines near White Plains, where his Company done duty about two weeks; and from this place Capt. Doages and Capt. Whites Companies came ordered up to Albany, embarked on board a Sloop, sailed to the place, landed, and were stationd there two or three weeks; while stationd here he was sent on foot as an Express to Genl. Stark at Saratoga, arrived at his head quarters about sunrise and delivered letters to the Genl. in person, returned to the Camp from whence marched to Schenectady and thence to Johnstown, lay about four weeks at the latter place when he returned to Schenectady, from thence went to Saratoga and joined Genl. Stark, where he remained some time, being engaged in scouting parties and other duties, when he returned to Albany, when having served out his time he received a written discharge which has long been lost. While time of actual service was eight and an half months.
8 1/2 months
He has no documentary evidence of his services. He was born on the 22 nd day of July in the year 1760 at Mine Partners now town of Annia in Dutchess County, State of New York. Has a record of his age in his own Family Bible taken from the Family Bible of his Father.

Resided at New Portage at each and every time he was called into the service and until the year 1789 when he removed into the town of Dunabough County of Schuylkill, when he resided until the year 1792 when he removed into the town of Charleston County of Montgomery when he has since resided—
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.
Given to and subscribed the day of Eljah Herrick and Year aforesaid
Geo: D. Ferguson, Clerk.

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BRIEF in the case of  Elijah Merrick  of Montgomery Co in the State of  New York  (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? 72 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.     In 1776 15 Private Coll M c Intosh. Col t Freyer   Sept - 1777 1 " D r Wickes — Col t Freyer   1777 Saratoga 1 " Col t M c Intosh. Col t Freyer   June 1779 1 " Col t Smith.   1780 1 " Col t Doane Col t Wisenfelt   1781 4 "  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? none  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Dutchess Co y New York  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? By living witnesses  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Papers not attested or reg d ? 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Nicholas Lewis  Examining Clerk.

September 3, 1936
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BA-J/ENL Elijah Herrick-5.13572
Mr. Archie M. Adams 4135 Belmar Avenue Toledo, Ohio
Dear Sir:
Elijah Herrick, the son of Elijah, was born July 23, 1760, at Nine Partners (later Amenia), Dutchess County, New York. The name of his mother is not shown.
While residing at said Nine Partners, Elijah Herrick volunteered and served as a private with the New York Troops, as follows: from about July 1, 1776, two months in the company commanded by his father in Colonel Freer's (evidently meant for Colonel Freer) Regiment and was out against the Tories in Pleasant Valley from September, 1777, two months in his father's company, said company then being commanded by Lieutenant Wickett, his father having gone to join General Gates in the campaign against Burgoyne; one month of this tour he acted as a substitute for his brother whose name was not given; from June, 1779, one month in his father's Company, Colonel Freer's Regiment; in 1780, one month in Captain Smith's Company; was stationed at West Point and assisted in erecting fort; from August 1, 1781, four months in Captain Henry Dodge's Company, Colonel Weissenfels' Regiment; during this tour he acted as an express rider and carried letters to General Stark at Saratoga.
I left out Col. Freer's because my book shows this exp. was under Col. Graham N.Y. Archives Page 541 All this last sect. identified
In 1789, he moved to Duaneburg, Schenectady County, New York, where he resided until 1792, then moved to Charleston, Montgomery County, New York, of which place he was a resident when he was allowed pension on his application executed September 19, 1832.
There is no reference to wife or children.
In 1832, soldier's brother, William Herrick, lived in Charleston, New York, and in same year, one Jonathan Herrick lived in Charleston; no relationship of Jonathan to the soldier, Elijah Herrick, was shown.
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 the Rev-

olutionary War soldier, Elijah Herrick(S.13372), you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:
Elijah Herrick Certificate No. 30554 Issued September 21, 1833 Rate, $28.33 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act of June 7, 1832 New York Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. MILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

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13.372 INVALID.
1936-Sept 3- Hist To Archi M. Adams. Feh
File No. 13.372
Elijah Herrick Rev War
Act: June 7 th 1832
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 170
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Swan Elijah Harnick 14,137 Declaration for Pension
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8 7/2 mo-pri
$28.33

Personally appeared before me George Davis a Justice of the Peace of Cheektowaga in the County of Montgomery State of New York William Herrick to me well known and being sworn in due form of law I say that Elijah Herrick his Brother was called into the service of his Country in the Revolutionary war as a private soldier in the year 1776 in the months of June or July and was gone from in said service one half a month for the purpose of defending and disposing some Tories collected at Pleasant Valley Dutchess County State of New York and was under the command of Capt Elijah Herrick The regiment was under the command of Col — Feyer the said regiment was not embodied and that in the year 1777 his said Brother Elijah was again called into the service of his Country in the months of September & October and was gone two months as a private soldier in the militia of the State of New York with Lunt Wicks understood that they went to the South and was under the command of General Israel Putnam The said Wicks belonged to the company under the command of Capt. Elijah Herrick who was gone at that time to the north to join General Gates and that in the year 1779 his said Brother Elijah Herrick was called into the service of his Country as a private soldier in the militia of the State of New York in the month of June and was gone one month in the company under the command of Capt. Elijah Herrick under Col — Feyer of course understood they went Fishkill Dutchess County State of New York And that in the year 1780 his said Brother Elijah was called into the service as aforesaid in the capacity as aforesaid and was at West Point in the County of Ulster in the State of New York and was gone from service one month and said service as thus defined was informed and believes William Herrick The words are as you the  the  month  month initials before signed sworn and subscribed before me this 4th day of August  September 1832 George Davis Justice

I George Davis the Justice of the peace who administered the oath to the within named William Harrick on the on the 4th day of September A 1832 Certify that I am personally acquainted with the said William and have been for more than ten years past and have never heard any thing spoken against his character in the lightest degree and believe him to be a person of the strictest integrity and credibility Given under my hand this 29th day of May A 1833 George Davis Justice

Personally appeared before me George Davis a Justice of the peace in the town of Charleston in the County of Montgomery State of New York Southern Herewith to me well known said made oath in due form of law says that in the year of our Lord 1781 he this deponent with Elijah Herrick was in the Revolutionary war as private soldiers in the company commanded by Captain Henry Dodge Col. Winnenfelt's commanded the regiment Mustered in the month of August of that year at Fishkill State of New York by Capt. Codner stayed there three or four weeks from there went to West Point stayed there four or five days and from there went into the State of New Jersey and stayed there four or five days then went with Capt. Dodge and Capt. White's company north at Albany and was there two or three weeks and went from there to Schenectady and stayed there four or five days and went from there to Johnstown and was there two or three weeks and and from there went to Saratoga and was there three or four weeks at Albany does not recollect which was while there under the command of General Stark and while there was sent to Fort Edward up the river Hudson with a party of scouting party and was out in all four months
The words "State of New York" interlined before signed Jonathan Herrick I was and subscribed before me this 4th day of September A.D. 1832
George Davis Justice

State of New York
Montgomery County, ss. I, George D. Ferguson, Clerk of the County of Montgomery, do hereby certify, that George Davis before whom the within affidavit purports to have been sworn, and also before whom the preceding affidavit of William Herrick purports to have been sworn was at the date of said affidavits a justice of the peace of said County, and that I am well acquainted with his hand writing & truly believe that the name of the said Justice subscribed to the said affidavits is Genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 26th day of September 1832.
Geo: D. Ferguson
Affidavit
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William Herrick
Jonathan Herrick
I George Davis the Justice of the peace who administered the oath to the within named Jonathan Herrick on the 4th day of September A.D. 1832 I certify that I am personally acquainted with the said Jonathan and have been for a number of years past and believe him to be a man of credibility and whose word is entitled to respect. He has been a Judge of Schenectady County Common Pleas Court Given under my hand this 29th day of May A.D. 1833
George Davis Justice

We Abraham Van Hoorne a clergyman residing in the town of Johnstown and County of Montgomery and John Schuyler of the town of Charlton hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Elijah Herrick who has sub- scribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be 72 years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. Sworn and subscribed the day 26  of  September 1832 and year aforesaid
Abraham Van Hoorne John Schuyler
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 Abraham Van Hoorne who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman residing in in the town of Johnstown aforesaid and that John Schuyler who has also signed the same is a resident of said town of Charlton and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credence sworn to 2nd December the day
And you aforesaid Geo: D. Ferguson, Clerk. I George D. Ferguson Clerk of Montgomery County Courts do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Elijah Herrick for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 26th day of September 1832
Geo: D. Ferguson

State of New York Montgomery County Bultr. office. ss.
I George D. Ferguson, Clerk of Montgomery County do hereby certify that George Davis, whose name appears subscribed to the foregoing Certificate of Good Character of William Hornick and Jonathan Hornick was on the date thereof a Justice of the Peace of the County of Montgomery; and that his name subscribed to the said Certificate is genuine —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 4th day of June 1833 —
Geo: D. Ferguson

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 Elijah Norrick  Montgomery Co. New York which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? or II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? or 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? or 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? or VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? or VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? or VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? or IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? or 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? or
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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? No XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? Yes
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, deposeeth 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.

A. M. ADAMS 4135 Belmar Avenue TOLEDO, OHIO
Aug. 20 1936
The Veterans Administration Washington D.C.
Gentlemen:-I am trying to locate a daughter of the late Brig. Gen. R.H. Pratt, former superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School. He mentioned her in a letter to me in 1923 as living in Rochester New York. I hope that your records will disclose the name and street address of this daughter.
I am also interested in any information on Col. Morris Graham's Regiment New YORK Militia from Dutchess County (Revolutionary War). Such information as where it saw action, it's exploits and so forth, will be appreciated,
The name of the wife of Captain Elijah Herrick and any information as to the exploits of his company in Col. Morris Graham's Regiment will be appreciated also.
Thanking you for past favors I am
Yours Very Truly
att. Education Dept. 1925 off. Secy Archie M Adams

September 3, 1936
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Mr. Archie M. Adams 4135 Belmar Avenue Toledo, Ohio
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the record of Captain Elijah Herrick who served in Colonel Morris Graham's Regiment, Dutchess County, New York Militia, Revolutionary War, also information in regard to exploits of that regiment, and further, the name and address of the daughter of Brigadier General R.H. Pratt, former superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School, she having been referred to by him in 1923, as a resident of Rochester, New York.
Such Revolutionary War data as are furnished by the Veterans Administration are obtained from claims for pension which have been made to the United States based upon service in that war.
There is no claim for pension on file based upon service in the Revolutionary War of a Captain Elijah Herrick. The record has been found of an Elijah Herrick who served in the company of his father, Captain Elijah Herrick, in Colonel Freer's New York Regiment which may be of interest to you. His record is given herewith as found in pension claim, S.13372, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War. There is no claim for pension on file based upon service of Colonel Morris Graham in that war.
It is regretted that this office cannot furnish the name and address of General Pratt's daughter. It is suggested that the Education Division, Office of Indian Affairs, Interior Department, this city, might be able to give you information in regard to the Pratt family cited by you.
Very truly yours
A. D. MILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19____
19. 10. 372
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Elijah Herrick a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     July 1 1776 1/2 month Pat. * Elijah Herrick Fryer N.Y.   Sept. 1777 2 mos. Lieut. Weeks Fryer   June 1779 1 mo. Elijah Herrick Fryer   1780 1 mo. Smith   Aug. 1781 4 mos. Henry Dodge Weisingfeld  
* his father.
Battles engaged in, none stated. Residence of soldier at enlistment, Kingston N.Y. Date of application for pension, Sept. 19. 1852. His d. was of Residence at date of application, Charleston, Ulster Co. N.Y. Age at date of application, born July 22. 1760 at Kingston N.Y. Remarks: This not stated that he had a wife or children.
Respectfully,
brother William
Commissioner.
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