Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 15169, for Stephen Parker, Massachusetts
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(3-1776)                                    NUMBER
Mass     Parker, Stephen             W. 15169
              Mercy  or Marcy
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Massachusetts Roll
1,151
Stephen Parker, Private, 4
Massachusetts line - 1782  2 years
in the army of the United States during the Revolutionary Way.
Inscribed on the roll of Massachusetts
at the rate of 8 dollars per month, to commence on the 14th of April 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued 30 of June 1818, and sent to the Hon. Isaac Parker, Worcester, Massa.
Appears to 4th of Sept. 1818
4 months 21/30   $37.60
Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818
New Braintree, Worcester continued
Application sent July 31st 1820 to Abijah Bigelow, Worcester, Massachusetts
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(Illegible) Oct 19, 48
Reporteu

1498
Massachusetts
Mercy Parker widow of Stephen Parker Mass
who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private
Inscribed on the roll at the rate of 80 dollars - cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March 1848
Samuel Mixter  Worcester Mass
Record on roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848 page 122 vol 2
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SArephen Parker
1151 June 1818  Sep 1818 New Braintree
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Schedule of the Estate of Stephen Parker of New Braintree in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Applicant for a pension under the act of Congress of May 1, 1820
2 iron kettles   1.25  1 jug  .10
1 tea kettle      1.-  1 glass bottle  .25
1 bake kettle  .75   2 earthen pot  .08
1 pr tongs  .83   1 pudding pot  .08
1 pr old flat irons  .33  1 vinegar cruet  .12
1 spider  .75  1 pr pillows .42
1 crane & hooks  1.25  2 old pine tables  1.25
1 sieve  .25   2 wheels  3.-
1 pr shears  .10  1 old chest 1.25
12 earthen plates .50   2 water pails .42
6 cups & saucers .25  1  tin skimmer  .06
1 creamer  .10   1 reel  .20
1 tea pot  1.17   2 wash tubs  .17
2 bowls  .10    2 old candle sticks  .20
1 small looking glass  .75  1 bread trough  .12
8 old knives & forks  .33   1 axe   1.-
1 tin basin  .10   2 hoes  .83
3 table spoons  .25   1 garden rake  .75
6 pewter tea spoons   .25  1 small basket  .25
1 tumbler  .10  1 lamp  .25
1 tea canister  .17  2 sickle  .25
1 old pewter platter  .50  1 hog  $5.50
3 old chairs  .50  1 brown 1/2 mug  .04   
[total of]  $28.17

My occupation is that of a farmer. I have a wife aged fifty two years, and a little girl aged 9 years. I have not been able to support myself and family, but have rec'd assistance from the town for several years, until I receive my pension
Stephen Parker
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this twenty second day of June, 1820.
Abijah Bigelow, Clerk of the Court for the County of Worcester
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
County of Worcester, ss.
On this twenty second day of June 1820, personally appeared in open court, before the Circuit of Common Pleas, being a Court of Record, within and for said County of Worcester, established as such by the laws of said Commonwealth, Stephen Parker aged fifty seven years, resident in New Braintree, in said County, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows: In April 1782, I enlisted in the 4th Mass. Regt. commanded by Col'o. William Shepherd in the 7th Company, commanded by Capt. John Fuller, and served from that time to January 1st 1784, at which time I received an honorable discharge signed by General Knox. The date of my original declaration is April 14, 1818. The number of my pension certificate is 1151.  and I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with the intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress, entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval services of the United States in the Revolutionary War", passed on the 18th day of March 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts, due to me, nor have I any income, other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
  Stephen Parker
Sworn to and declared, on the twenty second day of June, 1820 before the said Court.
Attest, Abijah Bigelow (Illegible)

I, Abijah Bigelow, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, holden within and for the County of Worcester, do hereby certify, that the foregoing Oath, and the Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the Record of the said Court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule, is twenty eight dollars and seventeen cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this twenty second day of June, 1820
 Abijah Bigelow { Clerk of the Court for the County of Worcester
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Stephen Parker
New Braintree
14 April 
Correct by Genl Knox  discharge
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State of Massachusetts
I Stephen Parker a Citizen of the United States, now resident at New Braintree in the County of Worcester in the State aforesaid, do on oath testify and declare, that in the War of the Revolution, on the 11 April 1782 I entered and was engaged in the land service of the United States on the continental establishment, and served accordingly from that time to the first day of January 1784  as a private against the common enemy, without any interruption or absence: that I belonged to the 7th Company, 4th Regiment Column Shepard 1st Brigade Massachusetts line and that I left the service on the first day of Jany 1784 and that, by reason of my reduced circumstances in life and poverty, I stand in need of assistance from my country for support, being now of the age of fifty four years, having received an honorable discharge which I here to present.
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts Worcester County SS.
On the twenty second day of May ibn the year eighteen hundred and forty six personally appeared before the Court of Probat for said county Narcy Parker a resident of New Braintree in said county aged seventy eight years who being first duly sworn doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed July 7th 1838 the 30th of March 1843 and June 17th 1844.
That she is the widow of Stephen Parker late of such New Braintree deceased who was a private in the army of the Revolution and a pensioner under the act of  Congress passed March 18h A D 1818. At the rate of ninety six dollars per annum as by his original certificate herewith  surrendered will fully appear
That her said husband Stephen Parker enlisted as the (illegible) in Mr (illegible) service and  was honorably discharged at the expiration of two years and a half in con
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sequence of a new arrangement of the troops. The certificate of his discharge was sent to the War Department when the application for a pension was made by her husband. For a more particular account of the services of her husband she must refer to the application of her husband since the proof accompanying  the same now on site in the department
She further declared that she was married to the said Stephen Parker at Brookfield in said county of Worcester in the month of January seventeen hundred and ninety three by the Reverand Chaplain Ephrim Ward. The day of the marriage she does not recollect.
That her husband the said Stephen Parker died at said New Braintree on the twenty sixth day of October in the year eighteen hundred that she was not married to him prior  to his having the service but was married prior to the first day of January in the
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seventeen hundred ninety four to wit at the time above stated. She further says that since the  death of her husband she has not been married but still remains a widow.
  Marcy Parker  X - her mark
(illegible)  to the day I live alone ((illegible)  his being named on the fifth line from bottom of second page then from forty five sentance before signature)
Benj L Thomas
Judge of Probate Worcester SS. on the 22nd  of May A D 1846 Personally appeared before me the witness Romell Conreste(? of New Braintree in sd county and made solemn oath that he has well acquaintance with Steven Parker a pensioner of the United States that he died at New Braintree on the twenty sixth day of October eighteen hundred and forty five and has left a widow still living whose name is Marcy Parker       Roswell Carver(illegible I know to before me this dayI alone wirtten   Benj. Thomas   Judge of Probate
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts  Worcester SS.
I Charles G. Prentiss, Register of the Court of Probate for the County of Worcester, do certify that Benjamin L. Thomas is the judge of such Court, duly commissioned and qualified - and that his signature on the next proceeding page of this sheet are genuine.
In testimony whereof I do hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court this twenty third day of May, one thousand, eight hundred and forty six.
Chas G. Prentiss, Register
12.844
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Worcester County, ss.
I Joseph G. Kendall, Clerk of the Judicial Courts for the County and Commonwealth aforesaid, do hereby certify, that Samuel Mixter, Esquire, is a Justice of the Peace in the for said County, duly commissioned and qualified; and that his signature to the certificates on the deposition of Jacob Dupree and Estes Gilbert hereunto annexed, is genuine; and that said Mixter was such Justice, on the day of the date of his said certificate. 
Given under my hand, and the seal of said County, this fifth day of June, in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty-six.
Jos G Kendall Clerk
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I, Jarod Dupee, Clerk of the town of Brookfield in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts , on oath, do verify and say, that on the Records of said town of Brookfield I find the following Records -
"Marriages consummated by the Rev. Ephriam Ward -  "Stephen Parker and Marcy Gilbert - Feb 28 - 1793"
A true copy. Attest Jacob Dupee, T. Clerk of Brookfield -
Worcester SS. June 1st 1846 - Personally appeared Jacob Dupee above named and made oath, that the above certificate signed by him is true
Samuel Mixter Justice of the Peace
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9illegible, side of page) Gilbert of Brookfield in the County of Worcester & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, of lawful age, do testify and say, that I am acquainted with Marcy Parker, widow of Stephen Parker (cut off edge of page) of New Braintree, deceased, and in the year 1792 or 1793 I was present, and saw the said Marcy married to the said Stephen Parker, deceased. They were married by the Rev. Ephriam Ward, who was then the Minister of Brookfield aforesaid... I have been acquainted woth the said Stephen Parker and his wife since he left the army -
Brook/  Estes Gilbert
Worcester SS.  June 1st 1846. Personally appeared the above named Estes Gilbert and made oath, that the above certificate by him signed is true
Before me    Samuel Mixter Justice of the Peace
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Revy WIDOW, &c.
File No. 15169
Mercy Parker
widow of Stephen Parker Pri Rev War
Act: Feb 2nd 48
Index:-Vol. M, Page 112
(Arrangement of 1870)
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Letter to Saml. Mixter Augt 2/48
232 Massachusetts
Marcy Parker, widow of Stephen , who was a Private in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 8 Dollars - cents per annum, to commence on the 26th day of October {when he died} 1845
Certificate of Pension issued the 28th day of July, 1846 and sent to Charles G. Prentiss, Esq. Worcester, Mass.
[Act of JUNE 17, 1844.]
Recorded in book A  Vol. 2 - Page 36.
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admitted
Saml Mixter Worcester Mass
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DECLARATION
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of 2d February, 1848, entitled, "An act making further provision for surviving Widows and Soldiers of the Revolution."
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Worcester county, ss.
On this twenty fourth  day of July 1848, Personally appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the county aforesaid, Mercy Parker a resident of New Braintree in the county of Worcester aged eighty years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed on the 2d February, 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of Stephen Parker, who was a resident of New Braintree and who was a private in the War of the Revolution and is the identical person who drew a pension under the Act pf 17th June, 1848, on account of the Revolutionary service of her late husband aforesaid, at the rate of eighty dollars and - cents per annum.
She further declares that she is still a widow 
X her mark  Marcy Parker

Sworn to and subscribed on the day and yea above written } before me,
In the presence of Wm. Augustus Mixter
Sabra Shumman     Samule Mixter Justice of the Peace.
Certify, that the declarant is personally known to me, a widow and a pensioner, as she declares.
Samuel Mixter Justice of the peace
Charles W. Hartham, Clerk of the Supreme Justice Court, of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Samuel Mixter on the twenty fourth day of July last was & is a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified; and that his signature, above written, is genuine.
Given under my hand, and the seal of said Court, this twelfth day of August 1848   Charles Carthham Clerk
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New Braintree  Oct 14 
Oct 4/48
J. L. Edwareds Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C. 
Samuel Mixter
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New Braintree Oct. 13th 1848
J.L. Edwards Esq.
Sir, 
In July last I sent to the Pension Office the declaration of Mercy Parker, Widow of Stephen Parker, for a pension under the late Pension act; it was returned August 2d to have the County Clerks certificate of my official signature; I obtained that signature and sent it back to the Pension Office, and I have not heard from the Pension Office since 
I have written one letter to that office since, requesting information respecting it; but have received no answer.
You will confer a favor by informing me the cause of delay-
With much respect
Yours
Samuel Mixter
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New Braintree July 28 - 1848
James S Edwards Esq
Sir, I enclose to you the declaration of Marcy Parker, Widow of Stephen Parker; and I have not fill'd the blank for a certificate of my being a qualified Justice of the Peace, for I could not send it  without some trouble of sending to the Secretary of State or the Clerk of the County Court; and there is in your Office such a certificate from me -
Stephen Parker was a Pensioner under the Act of March 18 - 1818, and received ninety six dollars annually until he died. His widow then applied for a pension under another act and received only eighty dollars annually. I think there must have been some mistake, as she should have received the same sum that her husband received before his death.
Your attention to the subject would much oblige a feeble and poor Widow. - 
With much respect
Your humble servt
Samuel Mixter
P.S. Please direct any communications to me
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12.844
Marcy Parker
Mass
Act 7 July '38
Admitted
2 yrs private
$80 peer annum
commencing from 26th October, 1845, when her husband died
Also Acts '43 & '44
$80 per ann
Charles G. Prentiss, Esq,
Worcester,
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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS,
Worcester, ss.
I, Charles G. Prentiss Register of the Court of Probate for the County of Worcester, do hereby certify, that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to said Cout, that Stephen Parker was a Pensioner of the United States at the rate of $8. per month was a resident of the County of Worcester in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and died in New Braintree in said county in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty-five on the twenty-sixth day of October that he left a Widow, whose name is Marcy Parker, and who now resides in said New Braintree. 

In testimony whereof, I have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court of Worcester, this twenty second day of May in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and forty-six.
Charles G. Prentiss, Register
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J. L. Edwards Esq
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
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S. L. Edwards Esq
Sir, I have found the signature of the Clerk of the Court agreeable to your directions - 
Please to direct any communications to me
With much respect   Your obt servt
Samuel Mixter
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Worcester (Mass.) June 5. 1846
Sir,
I send the application of Marcy Parker, Widow of Stephen Parker, deceased, for a Pension.
If the evidence is sufficient, please send her certificate to
your obedient servant, Chas  G. Prentiss
Hon J L Edwards
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Merchants Bank Boston, 3d Oct 1846
Sir
The enclosed certificate is returned at request of Saml Mixter Esq. in order that the error in the commencement of the pension may be rectified.
I am, very nessy. Your Obt svt
Franklin Haven  Pension Agent
J.L. Edwards Esq
Com. of Pensions Washington D.C.
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War Department No. 1151
Pension Office  20 July 1820
Sir,
You are hereby informed that the schedule of your property has been examined; and the Secretary of War has directed your name to be continued on the Pension Roll
I am respectfully, Your obedient servant,
To Mr. Stephen Parker, New Braintree, Mass
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this may certify that Stephen Parker, an inhabitant of this town, "by reason of is reduced circumstances in life, is in need of assistane from his country for support"; and he has received a assistance from this town for several years past - 
New Braintree April 13, (? year)
David Wait   Samson Pence   Eben'r Tidd Jr.   Selectmen of New Braintree
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12.844.| 232
Marcy Parker Mass
Act 7 July 1838
rejected
Act 17 June 1844
Admitted
2 yr private
$8 per annum, commencing from 26th October, 1845, when husband died
Charles G. Prentiss, Esq
Worcester, Mass
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By the Honourable Major-General Knox
Commanding the American Forces on Hudson's River
Stephen Parker soldier in the 4th Massachusetts Regiment, being inlisted for three years, is hereby honourably discharged from the service of the United States.
Given in the State of New-York, the first Day of January 1784.
By the General's command, T Knox M Genl
Registered in the Books of the Regiment, 
Charles Seldon (illegible)