PENSION APPLICATION OF JOHN WICKHAM
John Wickham filed for his Revolutionary War pension in 1834, at which time he stated he was a resident of Morgan County, Ohio. He states he entered the service of the U.S. as follows:
"In New Britain, Albany County, I was engaged as a drill sergeant for the term of 3 months in the springtime of 1775 under Captain Fausberry to drill 25 recruits for the service, remember Simon Beeman, Topkar Smith, & Joseph Wilbur were of the number. When that term was expired I entered as a minute man for one year, under the same Captain, was principally employed against Tories. Remember going to Kinderhook and taking one out of a house in the night, but he escaped before morning. Was out so many scouting parties that time was principally occupied thereby, so that I could not attend to my farm that season. In the year 1776 I went out as a militia man under Capt. Thomas Spencer, Lt. Henry Irvine, in a regiment commanded by Col. Snyder for the term of three months to Ft. Montgomery which was then under the command of James Clinton. From there I was sent with 24 men down to Tappan Bay to watch the movement of some vessels of war belonging to the enemy, the largest of them was called the "Old Ace Man of War". Served out my time, I got discharge signed by Clinton which is now lost.
The next time I was called (when Burgoyne was taken) to Bemis Heights under Major Douglas, was out nearly a month that time. But, in fact, I was called out so many times I can't remember the length of time or the number of tours of duty served, having been enrolled and ready to be called out during the whole war. But to the best of my recollection I was out none after the fall of the year 1779. At that time I had a long spell of sickness and had to withdraw from the service. Having been out a soldier in the French War for the term of 2 expeditions during which I was at the taking of Forts Niagara & Frontinac. I was solicited at the commencement of revolution to enter the service and I continued from the beginning until the year 1779 serving on tours against the Tories. But the exact number of months I can't say, but suppose that it was two years or thereabouts.
I was born in the State of Rhode Island in the year 1734 in the month of June, removed at the age of eight years into New York State in Dutchess County, then to New Britain. Soon after I moved to Otsego County, same state. From there removed to Morgan County, State of Ohio sixteen years ago where I now reside, that I know of no person but my oldest son Benjamin who can who can testify to this service. I hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or amnesty except the present and declare that my name is not on the pension role agency of any state."
During the questioning, he states he remembers officers as follows: Gen. Jas. Clinton, Col. Jas. Talmage at Fort Montgomery, Generals Gates and Arnold at Beemis Heights, and that the rest of his service was such as did not bring us often in the company of the regulars.
Mr. Benjamin Wickham and William Wickham "residing the first in Morgan County and the last in Muskegum County, Ohio, hereby certify hat we are well aquainted with John Wickham who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration and Benjamin remembers his tours of service. William heard a conversation between his father, John Wickham, and the above named Captain Fawsberry wherein the particulars of the above declaration were repeated. They believe him to be 99 years of age and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood wherein he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution, and we concur in that opinion. Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid."
/s/ Benjamin Wickham
/s/ William Wickham
/s/ David MeGary, Ass't Judge
John was 99 years old when this statement was filed, and he did receive his pension. This affidavit was witnessed by his sons, Benjamin and William.
This copy of John Wickham's application for pension was received from the National Archives.∼May be John William Wickham
I have the photo of the original stone. The 'new' plaque is wrong, please do not add it to the memorial. Thanks!
(If you add it, I will remove it)
Husband of 1. Unknown and 2. Sarah Cunningham
Father of Benajmin Wickham, John Wickham, Jr., William J. Wickham, Margaret Wickham and grandfather of Nathan Henry Wickham
1800 NY CENSUS, Otsego Co, Milford:
John Wickham:
(Listed next to John Wickham on the census were Ambrose Merry, Warren Wickham and Richard "Baits" and listed nearby were Thomas Bates, Silas Ackley, Ephraim Bates & Elisha Lyon. Also believed son Benjamin's 1st wife had died by then and he and Nathan and possibly a daughter were living with John and Wife)
1810 NY CENSUS, Otsego Co, Milford:
(Listed next to Bn. Wickham, Jn. Wickham, Wm. J. Wickham, W. Wickham, T. "Bailus", E. "Ferinton" and A. Merry.)
1820 OH CENSUS, Morgan Co, Olive Twp:
John "Wickam":
1 male 45 and older (John)
1 female 45 and older (John's wife)
(Listed nearby were Benj. "Wickam", John "Wickam" Jr, Nathan "Wickam", Isaac Hill and Wm J. "Wickam".)
1830 OH CENSUS, Morgan Co, Olive Twp:
John Wickham:
2 m. under 5
2 m. 5-10
1 m 10-15
1 m. 20-30
1 m. 50-60 John Wickham, Jr.
1 m. 60-70 (?)
1 m. 90-100 (John Wickham, Sr.)
2 f. under 5
1 f. 15-20
1 f. 20-30
(believed that John, Sr. (1 m 90-100) was living with John, Jr. Also they are listed next to Benjamin Wickham on census and Nathan, Ben's son, wasn't far away.)
Feb 1834: John files his REV War Pension App.
Mar 1834: Morgan Co., Marriages at the age of 99, John Wickham marries Sarah Cunningham, age 80.
19 Feb. 1835, John dies and less than 10 days later, Sarah files for John's War Pension.
Ambrose Merry and John's daughter Margaret, lived in Monroe Co., OH from 1820-1850 and then listed in Noble Co., in 1860. (in the 1850's, parts of Monroe and Morgan counties were used to make up Noble Co.
Excerpt from the Pension record...
That I know of no person but my oldest son, Benjamin, can testify to his services.~ I hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, & declare that my name is not on the pension roll agency of any state.
Interrogations:
Q: Where were you born?
A: Rhode Island
Q: Have you any record of your age?
A: None
Q: Where were you living when called into the service? Where have you lived since the Rev and where so you live now?
A: I was living in Albany Co. NY, during the war. Since I have lived in Rensalaer and Otsego in York State and now live in Morgan County Ohio. I volunteered excepting one tour of three months. And the names of officers I remember, were Gen'l. Jas.. Clinton, Col. Jas.. Talmage at fort Montgomery & Genl.. Gates & Arnold, at Beemis heights the rest of my service was such as did not bring us often in the company of the regulars. I rec'd a discharge from Genl. Clinton. But have now lost it. Robert McTire, David McGarry, Dennis Gibbs & Benjamin Blake can testify to my character for truth and veracity. There is no regular clergyman residing in this neighborhood.
Sworn to and subscribed this tenth day of February AD 1834
John (his "X" mark) Wickham
David McParry Associate judge
THE STATE OF OHIO, MORGAN COUNTY, Court of Common Please, Feby Term A.D. 1835, Saturday 28th Feb: This day it was satisfactorily proven to the Court by the oaths of Benjamin Blake & David McGarry that John Wickham Senr. of said County died on the 19th day of Febry A.D. 1835. That Sarah Wickham at the time of his death was the wife of the said John Wickham and is now his widow surviving him, and that at the time of his death the said Wickham was a pensioner of the United States.
THE STATE OF OHIO, MORGAN COUNTY:I, James M. Gaylord Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of said Coutny herby certify that the foregoing is truly copied from the Journal of said County. In testimony where of I have hereunto affixed my official seal & subscribed my name at McConnelsville this 5th day of March AD 1835. Jas. M. Gaylord, Clk
The word "death" in the 9th line from top was interlined before sealing. Jas. M. Gaylord Clk. (transcribed as written)
JOHN WICKHAM'S WIDOW'S PENSION APPLICATION: State of Ohio, Morgan Co: Know all men by these present that Sarah Wickham, the surviving widow of John Wickham pensioner of the United States of the County of Morgan State of Ohio do hereby constitute and appoint Samuel Church of the City of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania my true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name to receive from the Agent of the United States for paying pensions in the City of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania John Wickham's (late deceased) pension from the 4th of September 1834 to the 19th day of Feby 1835 the time of said Wickham's death.
Witness my hand and seal this 17th day of March AD 1835. Sealed and delivered in presence of Gilman Dudley and William Woodard
Sarah (her 'X' mark) Wickham
THE STATE OF OHIO, MORGAN COUNTY: Be it known that on the 17th day of March 1835 before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County afore said personaly appeared Sarah Wickham Above named and acknowledged the foregoing power of Attorney to be her Act and deed in testimony which I have hereunto set my hand seal this day and year afore said.
March 17, 1835 Gilman Dudley J. P. (seal) (transcribed as written)
johnwickham.net
John Wickham filed for his Revolutionary War pension in 1834, at which time he stated he was a resident of Morgan County, Ohio. He states he entered the service of the U.S. as follows:
"In New Britain, Albany County, I was engaged as a drill sergeant for the term of 3 months in the springtime of 1775 under Captain Fausberry to drill 25 recruits for the service, remember Simon Beeman, Topkar Smith, & Joseph Wilbur were of the number. When that term was expired I entered as a minute man for one year, under the same Captain, was principally employed against Tories. Remember going to Kinderhook and taking one out of a house in the night, but he escaped before morning. Was out so many scouting parties that time was principally occupied thereby, so that I could not attend to my farm that season. In the year 1776 I went out as a militia man under Capt. Thomas Spencer, Lt. Henry Irvine, in a regiment commanded by Col. Snyder for the term of three months to Ft. Montgomery which was then under the command of James Clinton. From there I was sent with 24 men down to Tappan Bay to watch the movement of some vessels of war belonging to the enemy, the largest of them was called the "Old Ace Man of War". Served out my time, I got discharge signed by Clinton which is now lost.
The next time I was called (when Burgoyne was taken) to Bemis Heights under Major Douglas, was out nearly a month that time. But, in fact, I was called out so many times I can't remember the length of time or the number of tours of duty served, having been enrolled and ready to be called out during the whole war. But to the best of my recollection I was out none after the fall of the year 1779. At that time I had a long spell of sickness and had to withdraw from the service. Having been out a soldier in the French War for the term of 2 expeditions during which I was at the taking of Forts Niagara & Frontinac. I was solicited at the commencement of revolution to enter the service and I continued from the beginning until the year 1779 serving on tours against the Tories. But the exact number of months I can't say, but suppose that it was two years or thereabouts.
I was born in the State of Rhode Island in the year 1734 in the month of June, removed at the age of eight years into New York State in Dutchess County, then to New Britain. Soon after I moved to Otsego County, same state. From there removed to Morgan County, State of Ohio sixteen years ago where I now reside, that I know of no person but my oldest son Benjamin who can who can testify to this service. I hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or amnesty except the present and declare that my name is not on the pension role agency of any state."
During the questioning, he states he remembers officers as follows: Gen. Jas. Clinton, Col. Jas. Talmage at Fort Montgomery, Generals Gates and Arnold at Beemis Heights, and that the rest of his service was such as did not bring us often in the company of the regulars.
Mr. Benjamin Wickham and William Wickham "residing the first in Morgan County and the last in Muskegum County, Ohio, hereby certify hat we are well aquainted with John Wickham who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration and Benjamin remembers his tours of service. William heard a conversation between his father, John Wickham, and the above named Captain Fawsberry wherein the particulars of the above declaration were repeated. They believe him to be 99 years of age and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood wherein he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution, and we concur in that opinion. Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid."
/s/ Benjamin Wickham
/s/ William Wickham
/s/ David MeGary, Ass't Judge
John was 99 years old when this statement was filed, and he did receive his pension. This affidavit was witnessed by his sons, Benjamin and William.
This copy of John Wickham's application for pension was received from the National Archives.∼May be John William Wickham
I have the photo of the original stone. The 'new' plaque is wrong, please do not add it to the memorial. Thanks!
(If you add it, I will remove it)
Husband of 1. Unknown and 2. Sarah Cunningham
Father of Benajmin Wickham, John Wickham, Jr., William J. Wickham, Margaret Wickham and grandfather of Nathan Henry Wickham
1800 NY CENSUS, Otsego Co, Milford:
John Wickham:
(Listed next to John Wickham on the census were Ambrose Merry, Warren Wickham and Richard "Baits" and listed nearby were Thomas Bates, Silas Ackley, Ephraim Bates & Elisha Lyon. Also believed son Benjamin's 1st wife had died by then and he and Nathan and possibly a daughter were living with John and Wife)
1810 NY CENSUS, Otsego Co, Milford:
(Listed next to Bn. Wickham, Jn. Wickham, Wm. J. Wickham, W. Wickham, T. "Bailus", E. "Ferinton" and A. Merry.)
1820 OH CENSUS, Morgan Co, Olive Twp:
John "Wickam":
1 male 45 and older (John)
1 female 45 and older (John's wife)
(Listed nearby were Benj. "Wickam", John "Wickam" Jr, Nathan "Wickam", Isaac Hill and Wm J. "Wickam".)
1830 OH CENSUS, Morgan Co, Olive Twp:
John Wickham:
2 m. under 5
2 m. 5-10
1 m 10-15
1 m. 20-30
1 m. 50-60 John Wickham, Jr.
1 m. 60-70 (?)
1 m. 90-100 (John Wickham, Sr.)
2 f. under 5
1 f. 15-20
1 f. 20-30
(believed that John, Sr. (1 m 90-100) was living with John, Jr. Also they are listed next to Benjamin Wickham on census and Nathan, Ben's son, wasn't far away.)
Feb 1834: John files his REV War Pension App.
Mar 1834: Morgan Co., Marriages at the age of 99, John Wickham marries Sarah Cunningham, age 80.
19 Feb. 1835, John dies and less than 10 days later, Sarah files for John's War Pension.
Ambrose Merry and John's daughter Margaret, lived in Monroe Co., OH from 1820-1850 and then listed in Noble Co., in 1860. (in the 1850's, parts of Monroe and Morgan counties were used to make up Noble Co.
Excerpt from the Pension record...
That I know of no person but my oldest son, Benjamin, can testify to his services.~ I hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, & declare that my name is not on the pension roll agency of any state.
Interrogations:
Q: Where were you born?
A: Rhode Island
Q: Have you any record of your age?
A: None
Q: Where were you living when called into the service? Where have you lived since the Rev and where so you live now?
A: I was living in Albany Co. NY, during the war. Since I have lived in Rensalaer and Otsego in York State and now live in Morgan County Ohio. I volunteered excepting one tour of three months. And the names of officers I remember, were Gen'l. Jas.. Clinton, Col. Jas.. Talmage at fort Montgomery & Genl.. Gates & Arnold, at Beemis heights the rest of my service was such as did not bring us often in the company of the regulars. I rec'd a discharge from Genl. Clinton. But have now lost it. Robert McTire, David McGarry, Dennis Gibbs & Benjamin Blake can testify to my character for truth and veracity. There is no regular clergyman residing in this neighborhood.
Sworn to and subscribed this tenth day of February AD 1834
John (his "X" mark) Wickham
David McParry Associate judge
THE STATE OF OHIO, MORGAN COUNTY, Court of Common Please, Feby Term A.D. 1835, Saturday 28th Feb: This day it was satisfactorily proven to the Court by the oaths of Benjamin Blake & David McGarry that John Wickham Senr. of said County died on the 19th day of Febry A.D. 1835. That Sarah Wickham at the time of his death was the wife of the said John Wickham and is now his widow surviving him, and that at the time of his death the said Wickham was a pensioner of the United States.
THE STATE OF OHIO, MORGAN COUNTY:I, James M. Gaylord Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of said Coutny herby certify that the foregoing is truly copied from the Journal of said County. In testimony where of I have hereunto affixed my official seal & subscribed my name at McConnelsville this 5th day of March AD 1835. Jas. M. Gaylord, Clk
The word "death" in the 9th line from top was interlined before sealing. Jas. M. Gaylord Clk. (transcribed as written)
JOHN WICKHAM'S WIDOW'S PENSION APPLICATION: State of Ohio, Morgan Co: Know all men by these present that Sarah Wickham, the surviving widow of John Wickham pensioner of the United States of the County of Morgan State of Ohio do hereby constitute and appoint Samuel Church of the City of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania my true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name to receive from the Agent of the United States for paying pensions in the City of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania John Wickham's (late deceased) pension from the 4th of September 1834 to the 19th day of Feby 1835 the time of said Wickham's death.
Witness my hand and seal this 17th day of March AD 1835. Sealed and delivered in presence of Gilman Dudley and William Woodard
Sarah (her 'X' mark) Wickham
THE STATE OF OHIO, MORGAN COUNTY: Be it known that on the 17th day of March 1835 before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County afore said personaly appeared Sarah Wickham Above named and acknowledged the foregoing power of Attorney to be her Act and deed in testimony which I have hereunto set my hand seal this day and year afore said.
March 17, 1835 Gilman Dudley J. P. (seal) (transcribed as written)
johnwickham.net
PENSION APPLICATION OF JOHN WICKHAM
John Wickham filed for his Revolutionary War pension in 1834, at which time he stated he was a resident of Morgan County, Ohio. He states he entered the service of the U.S. as follows:
"In New Britain, Albany County, I was engaged as a drill sergeant for the term of 3 months in the springtime of 1775 under Captain Fausberry to drill 25 recruits for the service, remember Simon Beeman, Topkar Smith, & Joseph Wilbur were of the number. When that term was expired I entered as a minute man for one year, under the same Captain, was principally employed against Tories. Remember going to Kinderhook and taking one out of a house in the night, but he escaped before morning. Was out so many scouting parties that time was principally occupied thereby, so that I could not attend to my farm that season. In the year 1776 I went out as a militia man under Capt. Thomas Spencer, Lt. Henry Irvine, in a regiment commanded by Col. Snyder for the term of three months to Ft. Montgomery which was then under the command of James Clinton. From there I was sent with 24 men down to Tappan Bay to watch the movement of some vessels of war belonging to the enemy, the largest of them was called the "Old Ace Man of War". Served out my time, I got discharge signed by Clinton which is now lost.
The next time I was called (when Burgoyne was taken) to Bemis Heights under Major Douglas, was out nearly a month that time. But, in fact, I was called out so many times I can't remember the length of time or the number of tours of duty served, having been enrolled and ready to be called out during the whole war. But to the best of my recollection I was out none after the fall of the year 1779. At that time I had a long spell of sickness and had to withdraw from the service. Having been out a soldier in the French War for the term of 2 expeditions during which I was at the taking of Forts Niagara & Frontinac. I was solicited at the commencement of revolution to enter the service and I continued from the beginning until the year 1779 serving on tours against the Tories. But the exact number of months I can't say, but suppose that it was two years or thereabouts.
I was born in the State of Rhode Island in the year 1734 in the month of June, removed at the age of eight years into New York State in Dutchess County, then to New Britain. Soon after I moved to Otsego County, same state. From there removed to Morgan County, State of Ohio sixteen years ago where I now reside, that I know of no person but my oldest son Benjamin who can who can testify to this service. I hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or amnesty except the present and declare that my name is not on the pension role agency of any state."
During the questioning, he states he remembers officers as follows: Gen. Jas. Clinton, Col. Jas. Talmage at Fort Montgomery, Generals Gates and Arnold at Beemis Heights, and that the rest of his service was such as did not bring us often in the company of the regulars.
Mr. Benjamin Wickham and William Wickham "residing the first in Morgan County and the last in Muskegum County, Ohio, hereby certify hat we are well aquainted with John Wickham who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration and Benjamin remembers his tours of service. William heard a conversation between his father, John Wickham, and the above named Captain Fawsberry wherein the particulars of the above declaration were repeated. They believe him to be 99 years of age and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood wherein he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution, and we concur in that opinion. Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid."
/s/ Benjamin Wickham
/s/ William Wickham
/s/ David MeGary, Ass't Judge
John was 99 years old when this statement was filed, and he did receive his pension. This affidavit was witnessed by his sons, Benjamin and William.
This copy of John Wickham's application for pension was received from the National Archives.∼May be John William Wickham
I have the photo of the original stone. The 'new' plaque is wrong, please do not add it to the memorial. Thanks!
(If you add it, I will remove it)
Husband of 1. Unknown and 2. Sarah Cunningham
Father of Benajmin Wickham, John Wickham, Jr., William J. Wickham, Margaret Wickham and grandfather of Nathan Henry Wickham
1800 NY CENSUS, Otsego Co, Milford:
John Wickham:
(Listed next to John Wickham on the census were Ambrose Merry, Warren Wickham and Richard "Baits" and listed nearby were Thomas Bates, Silas Ackley, Ephraim Bates & Elisha Lyon. Also believed son Benjamin's 1st wife had died by then and he and Nathan and possibly a daughter were living with John and Wife)
1810 NY CENSUS, Otsego Co, Milford:
(Listed next to Bn. Wickham, Jn. Wickham, Wm. J. Wickham, W. Wickham, T. "Bailus", E. "Ferinton" and A. Merry.)
1820 OH CENSUS, Morgan Co, Olive Twp:
John "Wickam":
1 male 45 and older (John)
1 female 45 and older (John's wife)
(Listed nearby were Benj. "Wickam", John "Wickam" Jr, Nathan "Wickam", Isaac Hill and Wm J. "Wickam".)
1830 OH CENSUS, Morgan Co, Olive Twp:
John Wickham:
2 m. under 5
2 m. 5-10
1 m 10-15
1 m. 20-30
1 m. 50-60 John Wickham, Jr.
1 m. 60-70 (?)
1 m. 90-100 (John Wickham, Sr.)
2 f. under 5
1 f. 15-20
1 f. 20-30
(believed that John, Sr. (1 m 90-100) was living with John, Jr. Also they are listed next to Benjamin Wickham on census and Nathan, Ben's son, wasn't far away.)
Feb 1834: John files his REV War Pension App.
Mar 1834: Morgan Co., Marriages at the age of 99, John Wickham marries Sarah Cunningham, age 80.
19 Feb. 1835, John dies and less than 10 days later, Sarah files for John's War Pension.
Ambrose Merry and John's daughter Margaret, lived in Monroe Co., OH from 1820-1850 and then listed in Noble Co., in 1860. (in the 1850's, parts of Monroe and Morgan counties were used to make up Noble Co.
Excerpt from the Pension record...
That I know of no person but my oldest son, Benjamin, can testify to his services.~ I hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, & declare that my name is not on the pension roll agency of any state.
Interrogations:
Q: Where were you born?
A: Rhode Island
Q: Have you any record of your age?
A: None
Q: Where were you living when called into the service? Where have you lived since the Rev and where so you live now?
A: I was living in Albany Co. NY, during the war. Since I have lived in Rensalaer and Otsego in York State and now live in Morgan County Ohio. I volunteered excepting one tour of three months. And the names of officers I remember, were Gen'l. Jas.. Clinton, Col. Jas.. Talmage at fort Montgomery & Genl.. Gates & Arnold, at Beemis heights the rest of my service was such as did not bring us often in the company of the regulars. I rec'd a discharge from Genl. Clinton. But have now lost it. Robert McTire, David McGarry, Dennis Gibbs & Benjamin Blake can testify to my character for truth and veracity. There is no regular clergyman residing in this neighborhood.
Sworn to and subscribed this tenth day of February AD 1834
John (his "X" mark) Wickham
David McParry Associate judge
THE STATE OF OHIO, MORGAN COUNTY, Court of Common Please, Feby Term A.D. 1835, Saturday 28th Feb: This day it was satisfactorily proven to the Court by the oaths of Benjamin Blake & David McGarry that John Wickham Senr. of said County died on the 19th day of Febry A.D. 1835. That Sarah Wickham at the time of his death was the wife of the said John Wickham and is now his widow surviving him, and that at the time of his death the said Wickham was a pensioner of the United States.
THE STATE OF OHIO, MORGAN COUNTY:I, James M. Gaylord Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of said Coutny herby certify that the foregoing is truly copied from the Journal of said County. In testimony where of I have hereunto affixed my official seal & subscribed my name at McConnelsville this 5th day of March AD 1835. Jas. M. Gaylord, Clk
The word "death" in the 9th line from top was interlined before sealing. Jas. M. Gaylord Clk. (transcribed as written)
JOHN WICKHAM'S WIDOW'S PENSION APPLICATION: State of Ohio, Morgan Co: Know all men by these present that Sarah Wickham, the surviving widow of John Wickham pensioner of the United States of the County of Morgan State of Ohio do hereby constitute and appoint Samuel Church of the City of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania my true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name to receive from the Agent of the United States for paying pensions in the City of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania John Wickham's (late deceased) pension from the 4th of September 1834 to the 19th day of Feby 1835 the time of said Wickham's death.
Witness my hand and seal this 17th day of March AD 1835. Sealed and delivered in presence of Gilman Dudley and William Woodard
Sarah (her 'X' mark) Wickham
THE STATE OF OHIO, MORGAN COUNTY: Be it known that on the 17th day of March 1835 before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County afore said personaly appeared Sarah Wickham Above named and acknowledged the foregoing power of Attorney to be her Act and deed in testimony which I have hereunto set my hand seal this day and year afore said.
March 17, 1835 Gilman Dudley J. P. (seal) (transcribed as written)
johnwickham.net
John Wickham filed for his Revolutionary War pension in 1834, at which time he stated he was a resident of Morgan County, Ohio. He states he entered the service of the U.S. as follows:
"In New Britain, Albany County, I was engaged as a drill sergeant for the term of 3 months in the springtime of 1775 under Captain Fausberry to drill 25 recruits for the service, remember Simon Beeman, Topkar Smith, & Joseph Wilbur were of the number. When that term was expired I entered as a minute man for one year, under the same Captain, was principally employed against Tories. Remember going to Kinderhook and taking one out of a house in the night, but he escaped before morning. Was out so many scouting parties that time was principally occupied thereby, so that I could not attend to my farm that season. In the year 1776 I went out as a militia man under Capt. Thomas Spencer, Lt. Henry Irvine, in a regiment commanded by Col. Snyder for the term of three months to Ft. Montgomery which was then under the command of James Clinton. From there I was sent with 24 men down to Tappan Bay to watch the movement of some vessels of war belonging to the enemy, the largest of them was called the "Old Ace Man of War". Served out my time, I got discharge signed by Clinton which is now lost.
The next time I was called (when Burgoyne was taken) to Bemis Heights under Major Douglas, was out nearly a month that time. But, in fact, I was called out so many times I can't remember the length of time or the number of tours of duty served, having been enrolled and ready to be called out during the whole war. But to the best of my recollection I was out none after the fall of the year 1779. At that time I had a long spell of sickness and had to withdraw from the service. Having been out a soldier in the French War for the term of 2 expeditions during which I was at the taking of Forts Niagara & Frontinac. I was solicited at the commencement of revolution to enter the service and I continued from the beginning until the year 1779 serving on tours against the Tories. But the exact number of months I can't say, but suppose that it was two years or thereabouts.
I was born in the State of Rhode Island in the year 1734 in the month of June, removed at the age of eight years into New York State in Dutchess County, then to New Britain. Soon after I moved to Otsego County, same state. From there removed to Morgan County, State of Ohio sixteen years ago where I now reside, that I know of no person but my oldest son Benjamin who can who can testify to this service. I hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or amnesty except the present and declare that my name is not on the pension role agency of any state."
During the questioning, he states he remembers officers as follows: Gen. Jas. Clinton, Col. Jas. Talmage at Fort Montgomery, Generals Gates and Arnold at Beemis Heights, and that the rest of his service was such as did not bring us often in the company of the regulars.
Mr. Benjamin Wickham and William Wickham "residing the first in Morgan County and the last in Muskegum County, Ohio, hereby certify hat we are well aquainted with John Wickham who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration and Benjamin remembers his tours of service. William heard a conversation between his father, John Wickham, and the above named Captain Fawsberry wherein the particulars of the above declaration were repeated. They believe him to be 99 years of age and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood wherein he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution, and we concur in that opinion. Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid."
/s/ Benjamin Wickham
/s/ William Wickham
/s/ David MeGary, Ass't Judge
John was 99 years old when this statement was filed, and he did receive his pension. This affidavit was witnessed by his sons, Benjamin and William.
This copy of John Wickham's application for pension was received from the National Archives.∼May be John William Wickham
I have the photo of the original stone. The 'new' plaque is wrong, please do not add it to the memorial. Thanks!
(If you add it, I will remove it)
Husband of 1. Unknown and 2. Sarah Cunningham
Father of Benajmin Wickham, John Wickham, Jr., William J. Wickham, Margaret Wickham and grandfather of Nathan Henry Wickham
1800 NY CENSUS, Otsego Co, Milford:
John Wickham:
(Listed next to John Wickham on the census were Ambrose Merry, Warren Wickham and Richard "Baits" and listed nearby were Thomas Bates, Silas Ackley, Ephraim Bates & Elisha Lyon. Also believed son Benjamin's 1st wife had died by then and he and Nathan and possibly a daughter were living with John and Wife)
1810 NY CENSUS, Otsego Co, Milford:
(Listed next to Bn. Wickham, Jn. Wickham, Wm. J. Wickham, W. Wickham, T. "Bailus", E. "Ferinton" and A. Merry.)
1820 OH CENSUS, Morgan Co, Olive Twp:
John "Wickam":
1 male 45 and older (John)
1 female 45 and older (John's wife)
(Listed nearby were Benj. "Wickam", John "Wickam" Jr, Nathan "Wickam", Isaac Hill and Wm J. "Wickam".)
1830 OH CENSUS, Morgan Co, Olive Twp:
John Wickham:
2 m. under 5
2 m. 5-10
1 m 10-15
1 m. 20-30
1 m. 50-60 John Wickham, Jr.
1 m. 60-70 (?)
1 m. 90-100 (John Wickham, Sr.)
2 f. under 5
1 f. 15-20
1 f. 20-30
(believed that John, Sr. (1 m 90-100) was living with John, Jr. Also they are listed next to Benjamin Wickham on census and Nathan, Ben's son, wasn't far away.)
Feb 1834: John files his REV War Pension App.
Mar 1834: Morgan Co., Marriages at the age of 99, John Wickham marries Sarah Cunningham, age 80.
19 Feb. 1835, John dies and less than 10 days later, Sarah files for John's War Pension.
Ambrose Merry and John's daughter Margaret, lived in Monroe Co., OH from 1820-1850 and then listed in Noble Co., in 1860. (in the 1850's, parts of Monroe and Morgan counties were used to make up Noble Co.
Excerpt from the Pension record...
That I know of no person but my oldest son, Benjamin, can testify to his services.~ I hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, & declare that my name is not on the pension roll agency of any state.
Interrogations:
Q: Where were you born?
A: Rhode Island
Q: Have you any record of your age?
A: None
Q: Where were you living when called into the service? Where have you lived since the Rev and where so you live now?
A: I was living in Albany Co. NY, during the war. Since I have lived in Rensalaer and Otsego in York State and now live in Morgan County Ohio. I volunteered excepting one tour of three months. And the names of officers I remember, were Gen'l. Jas.. Clinton, Col. Jas.. Talmage at fort Montgomery & Genl.. Gates & Arnold, at Beemis heights the rest of my service was such as did not bring us often in the company of the regulars. I rec'd a discharge from Genl. Clinton. But have now lost it. Robert McTire, David McGarry, Dennis Gibbs & Benjamin Blake can testify to my character for truth and veracity. There is no regular clergyman residing in this neighborhood.
Sworn to and subscribed this tenth day of February AD 1834
John (his "X" mark) Wickham
David McParry Associate judge
THE STATE OF OHIO, MORGAN COUNTY, Court of Common Please, Feby Term A.D. 1835, Saturday 28th Feb: This day it was satisfactorily proven to the Court by the oaths of Benjamin Blake & David McGarry that John Wickham Senr. of said County died on the 19th day of Febry A.D. 1835. That Sarah Wickham at the time of his death was the wife of the said John Wickham and is now his widow surviving him, and that at the time of his death the said Wickham was a pensioner of the United States.
THE STATE OF OHIO, MORGAN COUNTY:I, James M. Gaylord Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of said Coutny herby certify that the foregoing is truly copied from the Journal of said County. In testimony where of I have hereunto affixed my official seal & subscribed my name at McConnelsville this 5th day of March AD 1835. Jas. M. Gaylord, Clk
The word "death" in the 9th line from top was interlined before sealing. Jas. M. Gaylord Clk. (transcribed as written)
JOHN WICKHAM'S WIDOW'S PENSION APPLICATION: State of Ohio, Morgan Co: Know all men by these present that Sarah Wickham, the surviving widow of John Wickham pensioner of the United States of the County of Morgan State of Ohio do hereby constitute and appoint Samuel Church of the City of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania my true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name to receive from the Agent of the United States for paying pensions in the City of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania John Wickham's (late deceased) pension from the 4th of September 1834 to the 19th day of Feby 1835 the time of said Wickham's death.
Witness my hand and seal this 17th day of March AD 1835. Sealed and delivered in presence of Gilman Dudley and William Woodard
Sarah (her 'X' mark) Wickham
THE STATE OF OHIO, MORGAN COUNTY: Be it known that on the 17th day of March 1835 before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County afore said personaly appeared Sarah Wickham Above named and acknowledged the foregoing power of Attorney to be her Act and deed in testimony which I have hereunto set my hand seal this day and year afore said.
March 17, 1835 Gilman Dudley J. P. (seal) (transcribed as written)
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