Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 5,473, for Constant Parmele, Connecticut
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SERVICE   Conn.
Parmele, Constant
or Parmelee
Hannah
NUMBER  W. 5,473
B.L. Wt. 6021-160-55
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Connecticut
Hannah Parmele
Widow of Constant Parmele who served in the Revolutionary War as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 Dollars – Cents per annum, to commence on the 3 / February 1953
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 day of May [unreadable]
and sent to W. H. Buel 
Clinton Ct.
Recorded on the Roll of Pensioners under act 3 February 1853 page 64 Vol A
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Connecticut Roll
1327 
Constant Parmele 
 Private 4 
Connecticut line 1777 – 3 years 
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War 
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of  8 Dollars per month, to commence the 18th of April 1818 
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 of June 1818, and sent to Asher Miller, Esq. Saybrook, Connt 
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1818   4 months 17 /30   $36.53 
{Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818} 
Reinstated  
Killingworth Middlet 
Notification sent the 8th. July 1820, to A. A. Loomis Esqr 
Killingworth Conn
Reinstated 23 Feb 1822 see letter to pensioner
Re
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Act March 3 1855
April 6 / 55
45750
Hannah Parmele widow of Constant Parmele Pri
Col Heman Swift
Ct. Contl. Line
Rev War
Wart [warrant] No. 6021 issued Sept 10 / 55
Rev. Pensioner
Ad:  160 Acres Sept 7 1855 
Boynton
Boynton
Rev
W. H. Buell
Clinton Conn 
Conn 
Feby 53 no 510
Vol P Page 4
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Hannah Parmele
45750
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United States of America
STATE OF CONNECTICUT Middlesex County ss
Be it known, that before me a Notary Public in and for the County aforesaid, duly authorized by law, to administer oaths, personally appeared, Hannah Parmele and made oath in due form of law, that she is the identical person, named in an original certificate in her possession, of which (I certify) the following is a true copy 
DEPARTMENT of the Interior 
WIDOW'S PENSION. 
I CERTIFY that in conformity with the 2d Section of the Act of February 3d 1853 Hannah Parmele who was a Widow of Constant Parmele private in the Revolutionary War, is inscribed on the Pension list at the rate of ninety six Dollars, and - cents per annum, commencing on the 3d of February 1853 and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage. 
Given at the Department of the Interior this 27th day of May one thousand eight hundred and fifty three  R McClelland 
Secretary of the Interior
Examined and Countersigned 
L. P.  Waldo 
Commissioner of Pensions. 
That she has not intermarried, but continues the widow of the above mentioned Constant Parmele that she now resides in Clinton Connecticut, and has resided there for the space of Fifty years past; and that previous thereto she resided in said Clinton of the truth of which statements I am fully satisfied
and she further declares under oath that she is 79 years of age; and that she makes declaration for the purpose of obtaining Bounty Land to which she may be entitled (as a Revolutionary Widow) under act granting Bounty Land to the Widow Soldiers of the Revolution passed by the Congress of United States on the 3d day of March 1855. And she further declares that she never before received or applied for Bounty Land under this or other act of Congress 
Hannah Parmele
In presence of Saml L Stevens
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At the same time personally came Samuel L Stevens & Sarah A Stevens both residents of the town of Clinton in the County & State aforesaid, who upon their oaths declare that they are acquainted with Hannah Parmele and that said Hannah Parmele is a Revolutionary Pensioner & that she signed and acknowledged the above declaration in their presence, and we believe that the is the identical person she represents herself to be. 
Saml L Stevens 
Sarah A. Stevens 
The foregoing Declaration & Affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on this 28th day of March 1855, and I certify that the affiants are credible witnesses; and that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be and that I have no interest in said Claim 
Wm H. Buell Notary Public
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No 37 
Constant Parmelee 
(1329) Sept 1818 
Not entitled
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Sold by Clark & Lyman
United States of America 
DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT 
County of Middlesex. } SS  Court of Com. Pleas Adj’d Term June 1820 
On this 15 day of June 1820, personally appeared in open adjourned Court of Common Pleas, holden at Haddam in and for the County of Middlesex; being a Court of Record, according to the laws of the State of Connecticut; by which it was created; and having the power of fine and imprisonment, Constant Parmelee aged fifty nine years, resident in Killingworth in the County and District aforesaid, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath, declare, that he served in the Revolutionary War, as follows: to wit; in the Connecticut Line in a Regiment commanded by Col. Heman Swift in Capt. Aaron Steven's company, as more particularly stated in his original declaration, dated the 18th day of April A.D. 1818; that he has received a Pension, the Certificate of which, bears the Number 1329  
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 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 service 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.
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Schedule of the real and personal estate of Constant Parmelee abovenamed, comprising every article of the same, his necessary clothing and bedding excepted: to wit: 
A life Estate in 18 acres of poor land with a small old house thereon standing. An estate in fee of one half acre of Pall Meadow,  One Cow, 11 Sheep, 1 Stove, one Wooden Clock,  2 pots, 2  Dish Kettles,  1 Tea Kettle, 1 Spider, 1 Small Brass Kettle, 1 Table,  One sett of Drawers, 2 Chests, 9  chairs, 2 pair Andirons, 9 Cups & saucers,  three home made plates, 3 Do Washbowls,  Sixteen pans,  six Knives & forks,  Six Pewter Spoons, I pair Plice & tongs,  1 Looking Glass,  one Wooden pail,  One Tin pail,  2 old Wash Tubs, 2 small pigs,  1 old loom, 1 family Bible,  One old ax,  one old hoe, 1 Decanter, 2 Tumblers,  one old currying knife,  List of Debts which I owe To Doct. Austin Ocott for his attendance to myself & family a sum supposed to be about $65.00. 
In other small debts $66.00 
Constant Parmelee
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I, the said Constant Parmelee, do also swear that my occupation is, and for more than thirty years last past, has been that of a Shoe Maker;  that by reason of lameness and disease originating from my service in of Revolutionary War I am unable to labour in my occupation any part of the year, that my family consists of the persons who steadily reside with me; whose names, ages, and capacity to contribute to their own support, are, as near as can be ascertained by me, as follows, to wit: 
Esther Parmelee a Daughter aged twenty two years; who assists by her labor in the support of my family & is no more than equal to the his support of herself.  Also a Grandson aged six years name ed Eldred W. Carter who is wholly unable to contribute to his support. 
SWORN to and declared on the 15 the day of June 1820 before the Court of Common pleas for Misx Co. Jno Fisk Clerk of said Court. 
I, Jno. Fisk Clerk of the Court of Com. Pleas for Msx Co. 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 Two Hundred & seventy dollars and Eleven cents.
IN TESTIMONY whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of , on this 15 day of June 1820. 
Jno Fisk Clerk aforesaid Court
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Constant Parmelee of the Town of Killingly County of  Middlesex and State Connecticut a Resident Citizen of the United States being Duly Sworn do declare and say that I enlisted into the Continental Service in the army of the United States In the War of the Revolution against the common enemy the 15th Day of  May AD 1777 as a Private Soldier in the Company under the  Command of Capt Aaron Stevens in the Regiment commanded by  Col. Heman Swift in the Continental Establishment in the Connecticut Line for the Term of Three Years and served in the continental service in said company untill  April 1780 a term of Two years and Eleven Months being discharged one month before the time of my enlistment expired on account of old Battle & Infirmities by means of fatigue & over action of which I have never recovered.  I lived in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York & was Honorably Discharged at Springfield New Jersey, my discharge has been lost or destroyed by time or accident.
I further say that I am of the Age of fifty seven years
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and very infirm by reason of the hardships I endured in said service of which I have never been cured and that by reason of my reduced circumstances in life I am in need of assistance from my Country for Support.   
Dated at Killingworth the 18th day of April 1818 
Constant Parmele 
State of Connecticut ss Middlesex County Be it 1 remembered that on this 18 day of April 1818 personally appeared before me Asher Miller Esqr Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County Constant Parmelee of said County a resident citizen of said State and being duly cautioned and carefully examined made solemn oath that the above deposition by him subscribed contains the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth. 
A. Miller Judge as aforesaid
A
And I further certify that it appear to my to my satisfaction that the above of said Constant Parmele did serve in the revolutionary War against the Common Enemy as stated in the preceding declaration and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me to the Secretary of the department of War pursuant to the direction of the Act of Congress in such case made and proved. 
A. Miller Co. Justice as aforesaid
B
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I Benjamin Wright of the Town of Killingworth County of  Middle State of Connecticut being Duly sworn do depose and say that I was Fife Major of Col. Heman Swifts Regiment In the Continental Army in the war that of the Revolution. Constant Parmele who has signed & made oath to the above and forgoing affidavit was a soldier in Capt Aaron Stevens Company in said Regiment during the term of Three years and was Honorably discharged at the Expiration of his Term in manner as stated in his affidavit & that the facts set forth said affidavit stating his Service, Health and Circumstances in life are true 
Dated at Killingworth  this 18th day of April 1818 
Benjamin Wright 
State of Connecticut ss County of Middlesex Be it remembered that on this 18th day of April 1818 personally appeared before me Asher Miller Esq Justice of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County Benjamin Wright of
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State of Connecticut 
Middlesex County ss} I John Fisk Clerk of the  Court of Common Pleas of said County of Middlesex do certify that the Hon Asher Miller Esquire of Middletown in said State is Chief Judge of said Court and that & his name subscribed to the preceeding and annexed Certificates marked A B C, is his proper hand writing and signatures.  
In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court this 1st day of May AD 1818- 
Jno Fisk Clk
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Killingworth in said County and being duly cautioned and carefully examined made solemn oath that the above Deposition by him subscribed contains the Truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth  A. Miller  Co Justice as aforesaid
C
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Allowed by Court May 26" / 53. but not to be considered as precedent
“B”
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State of Connecticut 
County of Middlesex } SS. Probate Court.  
District of Killingworth 
On this tenth day of February in the year of our Lord Eighteen Hundred and fifty three personally appeared before the Court of Probate for the District of Killingworth, Hannah Parmele aged 77 years a resident of Clinton in the County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut. Who being duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following Declaration. In order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the "Act of Congress, passed February 3d AD 1853.” 
That she is the widow of Constant Parmele who was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States and who drew a Pension of Ninety six dollars per annum at the Pension Agency at Hartford in the State of Connecticut and who resided in Clinton in the County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut. 
She further declares that she was married to the said Constant Parmele, on the "Third day of November AD One thousand Eight hundred and twenty two. That her  husband the aforesaid Constant Parmele, died on the Twenty seventh day of March A D Eighteen hundred and forty three. That she was married to him at the time above stated. She further swears that she was widow at the passage of the above act, and is still a Widow, and that she has never before made application for a Pension. 
Hannah Parmele 
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written Before me Alfred Hull Judge
State of Connecticut 
County of Middlesex } ss  I John L Hull Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Killingworth do hereby certify that
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Alfred Hull before whom the above acknowledgement was taken was at the time of subscribing the same, Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Killingworth, and that the above is his genuine signature.    John L. Hull Clerk of Probate Court for the District of Killingworth
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court at Clinton, in said County, this 10th day of Feby A.D. 1853   
State of Connecticut 
County of Middlesex } ss I Alfred Hull Judge of the Court of Probate aforesaid do hereby certify that it doth appear to the satisfaction of this Court, that Constant Parmelee, the person named in the accompanying declaration was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States and died in Clinton in the County of Middlesex on the twenty seventh day of March A.D. Eighteen hundred and forty three, and that Hannah Parmelee who makes the above declaration, is his widow Clinton February 10th A.D. 1853.
 Alfred Hull Judge
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I James D Moore Pastor of the Congregational Church in Clinton in the County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut. Hereby Certify that Constant Parmele and Hannah Kelsey were married in the year of our Lord One thousand Eight hundred and twenty two on the third day of November as appears of the Records of this Church in the following form, under the head of Marriages 1822 James D Moore Pastor  
Nov 3d "Constant Parmele with Hannah Kelsey.” 
I James D Moore above named depose and say that I hold the office of Pastor of the Congregationed Church in the town of Clinton and County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut, and that the above is a true Extract from the Records of said Church. Except the date which is expressed in the above form, as Certified by me.  And I further certify that I am acquainted with Mrs Hannah Parmele of Clinton aforesaid and I believe that she is the Widow of Constant Parmele deceased and that her name before her said marriage was Hannah Kelsey.
James D Moore, Pastor 
State of Connecticut  
County of Middlesex } SS On this tenth day of February AD one thousand Eight hundred and fifty three Before me a Notary Public duly authorized to take acknowledgements personally came James D Moore and made Oath the truth of the Certificate by him subscribed before me and I hereby certify that James D Moore above named is the Pastor of the Congregational Church above named and the above is his true signature.   
Wm H. Buell Notary Public
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Power of Attorney 
Know all men by these presents that I Hannah Parmele of Clinton in the County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut. Do hereby irrevocably, make constitute and appoint William H. Bull of said Clinton my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name and for my benefit. To demand and receive from the United States Government Office my rights in all and in manner of claim for Pension or arrears of Pension or Land that may be due me as Widow of Constant Parmele of Clinton aforesaid as set forth in the accompanying Declaration. 
Hereby revoking and countermanding any other power of Attorney or authority heretofore given by me for the above specified purpose. And ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney may lawfully do in prosecuting said Claim, and authorizing my said attorney to employ one or more substitutes under him. And granting to my said Attorney to prosecute my said claim as effectually as I could if I were myself Present. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this tenth day of February AD 1853.   
Hannah Parmele
In presence of Alfred Hull 
Eunice A. Kilsey } Witnesses 
State of Connecticut 
County of Middlesex } ss Be it known, That on this 10th day of February A.D. 1853. before the subscriber a Judge of the Court of Probate in and for the District of Killingworth in the County and aforesaid, duly authorized by law to administer Oaths personally appeared Hannah Parmelee above named, and acknowledged the foregoing power of Attorney to be her act and deed.    
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand the day and year above mentioned 
Alfred Hull. 
Probate Judge
I hereby certify that that the interlineation of the word “last” was done by me before signing.  Alfred Hull
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State of Connecticut 
County of Middlesex } SS On this Eighth day of March AD One thousand Eight hundred and fifty three. Before me Alfred Hull Judge of the Court of Probate for the district of Killingworth duly authorized to administer Oaths Personally appeared John D Leffingwell aged 52 years and Josiah C Chittenden aged 57 years residents of the town of Clinton and County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut who being duly sworn according to law Depose and say each for himself. That he knew Constant Parmele of said Clinton who was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States and who is now dead.  That he knows Hannah Parmele of said Clinton who is the widow of the aforesaid Constant Parmele.  That said Constant Parmele lived with the said Hannah Parmele as his lawful wife and were so considered by the community where they lived and Witnesses verily believe them to have been married on the third day of November AD Eighteen Hundred and twenty two, as set forth in the accompanying declaration. And Witnesses swear that they are wholly disinterested. 
J. C. Chittenden 
John D. Leffingwell 
Sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written, and I certify that John D Leffingwell and Josiah C. Chittenden are Credible Witnesses 
Alfred Hull   Judge
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EEL
[unreadable] data to Chas R. Hale Mar 27 1930
From the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.5473, it appears that Constant Parmele (the name also appears as Parmelee) enlisted, place not shown on May 15, 1777, served as a private in Captain Aaron Stevens' Company, Colonel Heman Swift's Connecticut Regiment and was discharged in April, 1780. 
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 18, 1818, at which time he was fifty-seven years of age and resided in Killingworth, Middlesex County, Connecticut. 
He died March 27, 1843, at Clinton, Middlesex County, Connecticut.
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The Deposition of Abiel A. Loomis of Killingworth in the County of Middlesex & State of Connecticut of lawful age, is as follows to wit: That for the last four years I been acquainted with Mr Constant Parmelee of this Town & within two years I have had a knowledge of his pecuniary circumstances. During the last mentioned period he has had so far as my knowledge extends no means of support except the avails of the real Estate contained in the Schedule exhibited to the Secy of War in 1820. This property is unproductive, and in my opinion cannot exceed the yearly value of thirty five dollars.  Mr Parmele sustains the character of an honest man and has been a useful citizen, rent by reason of age & infirmity is rendered unable to labour; & having no means of living [unreadable] as above stated, he has necessarily contracted a greater amount of Debts than he is able to pay.  Some of his creditors a short time since called on him for payment to whom in part satisfaction of their claims be transferred his interest in the real estate above mentioned, leaving now, a considerable sum unpaid. Mr Parmele has for some time past been indebted to the Deponent,  but knowing his embarrassments I have not pressed payment untill in common with his other Creditors, I received a part of my demand about the time the above conveyance was made.  From my knowledge of Mr. Parmele’s situation, I have no mode in which he can be supported except by charitable assistance.  
Killingworth Aug. 9th 1821 
Abiel A. Loomis
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State of Connecticut 
County of Middlesex ss   Killingworth Aug 9th 1821 
Then personally appeared Abiel A. Loomis subscriber of the within affidavit & made oath that the facts therein contained are just & true.
Before me  
Austin Olcott Justice of Peace
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The Deposition of Isaac Redfield of Killingworth in the County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut of lawfull age is as follows - to wit,  That for a number of years past I have been acquainted with Mr Constant Parmele of this Town and within the of his last three years have had a knowledge of his pecuniary circumstances.  During the last mentioned period he has had so far as my knowledge extend no means of support except the avails of the real Estate contained in the schedule by him exhibited to the Secy of War in 1820. This property is unproductive and in my opinion cannot exceed the yearly value of thirty five dollars.  Mr. Parmele sustains the character of an honest man and has been useful citizen but by reason of age and infirmity is rendered unable to labour and having no mean of living but as above stated he has necessarily contracted a greater amount of Debt than he is able to pay.  Some of his creditors a short time since called on him for payment to whome in part satisfaction of their claims he transferred his interest in the real estate above mentioned, leaving now a considerable sum unpaid.  Mr Parmele has for some time past been indebted to the Deponent but knowing his embarrassments I have not pressed payment until in common with his other Creditors, I received a part of my demand about the time the above conveyance was made. From my knowledge of M Parmele’s situation I see no mode in which he can be supported except by by charitable assistance.
Killingworth August 9th 1821 -  
Isaac Redfield
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State of Connecticut 
County of Middlesex ss. 
Personally appeared Isaac Redfield subscriber of the within affidavit and made oath that the facts therein stated are [unreadable] and true.  
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto annexed my seal of office at the Port of Killingworth  this 9th day of August D 1821 
Abiel A. Loomis Not Pub
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I hereby certify that for the last 25 years I have attended Mr Constant Parmelee as his Physician and in addition to the statement in his Memorial of this date the subscribed would remark that said Parmelee has for a long time been troubled with an [unreadable] disease in his legs; & about two years since was attacked with a complaint in his hand, both of which complaints were by Physicians considered incurable, especially at Mr Parmelee’s age in life; and I have no hesitation in saying that he will never be able to acquire the means of subsistence by any kind of manual labour.  
Killingworth August 9th 1821 
Austin Olcott Physician
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To the Hon John C. Calhoun, Secretary of War 
The Representation of Constant Parmelee of Killingworth in the County of Middlesex State of Connecticut respectfully sheweth  
That in pursuance of the act of May 1820 he caused to be made a Schedule of his property & transmitted the same to the Secretary of War with a view that his name might be continued on the Pension Roll of the U. States, under the act of March 1818; that by reason of the amount of property contained in the Schedule aforesaid, he was not considered as entitled to continuance of his pension under acts foresaid.   Your Memorialist states that during the time in which he enjoyed the benefit of his pension on his first application under the Act of 1818, the whole avails of the same were with gratitude faithfully applied in the procurement of such necessary articles of living of which he was in absolute need; that all the Rents & profits of the Real property contained in his Schedule & exhibited to the Secretary of War, have not exceed in value, since his first application for a pension, the annual sum of thirty five dollars; a sum wholly inadequate to one third part of his support, & in consequence of enfeebled health & infirmities, and & having no other source of income except the avails of the land aforesaid, he has before as well as since the time of drawing his pension received the charitable aid of his son, to enable him to obtain the means of a comfortable living. Your Memorialist would further states, that for the last two years his health has declined, his infirmities increased, and he therefore has been and now is rendered unable to labour except at short occasional intervals, & then not without danger to his health. Such having been his situation for the last two years, he has been somewhat led to contract debts, not only for medical attendance for but likewise to procure, the necessary means of subsisting & his creditors, not wishing to extend the time of payment, have repeatedly called on him to discharge their claims to satisfy which in part, his only
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alternative has been to transfer his whole interest in the real property aforesaid, nor for the benefit of his creditors to whom them yet remains due on account which he is wholly unable to pay, as he is rather further destitute of any species of property except his list of personal articles contained in his Schedule now on the files of the Secretary of War.  Your Memorialist therefore, under his present circumstances, in order to drive the means of subsistence must either resort to public aid from the Town or Tax the generosity of children to an amount greater than than their ability extends.   
In exhibiting this Representation to as your Memorialist is assured that on being satisfied with the truth & correctness of this Statement, your Honor will direct his name to be inserted on the Pension Roll of the U. States & thereby enabled to receive, during the short remainder of his life some small portion of that reward, to which he humbly concurs him self entitled, in common with his fellow soldiers of the Revolution. And as is duty bound your Memorialist will ever pray.
Killingworth Aug. 9th 1821 
Constant Parmele 
State of Connecticut 
County of Middlesex } ss  Personally appeared Constant Parmele, subscriber of the foregoing Memorial and made oath that the facts and statement there contained are just and true. 
In testimony whereof I have hereunto annexed my seal of Office at the Borough of Killingworth this 9 day of August AD. 1821 
Abiel A. Loomis Notary Pub
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To the Hon John C. Calhoun 
Secy of War  
The Warden and Burgesses of the Borough of Killingworth County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut, respectfully state, that they have examined the Memorial of Constant Parmelee hereto annexed, and are satisfied that the statement therein contained is strictly true. We further state that Mr Parmele has uniformly sustained an unimpeachable character in whose veracity the fullest confidence is placed & being in reduced circumstances in life, we believe necessity will compel him to depend on public or private charity for the means of subsistence.
Borough of Killingworth Aug 9th 1821 
Austin Olcott }  Warden 
George Carter 
Isaac Redfield  
Samuel Buell 
Elias Crane } Burgesses
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Clinton 21st March 1853 
Dear Sir,
Please to receive the enclosed Claim of Hannah Parmele, Widow of Constant Parmele late of this town who was the content a Revolutionary Pensioner of the Continental line, Act of 1818.  Mrs Parmele has ever  remained the widow of said Parmele and it is hoped that her papers will be found correct and acceptable. 
Yours Respectfully Wm H. Bull
Hon L. P. Waldo Commissioner of Pensions
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Brief in the case of Hannah Parmele, Widow of Constant Middlesex County and State of Connecticut 
act 3rd of February 1853 
Claim (“original," ) 
Proof exhibited, (if original.) 
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance. 
Husband was a pensioner under the Act of 18 March 1818. & continued under act of 1st May, 1820. 
Marriage proven by record evidence duly authenticated, 
(If for increase.) Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what? 
William H. Buell, Esqr 
Clinton, Ct. 
Name and residence of Agent 
S. C. Boynton Examining Clerk.
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6021
160 Acres
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[stamp] O. W. & N. DIV FILES MAR 27 1906
MAR 22 1906
O.W.&N.
Law Office of Lucian E. Carter, 
St. Joseph, Mo 
To Hon Commissioner of Pensions 
Sir My G. Great Grandfather Constant Parmalee of Conn was a soldier of the revolutionary war and was with Washington at Valley Forge. I am informed that he was a pensioner and I desire to learn his service and date of his death,  No of his pension certificate.  
Can you please inform me ?  & greatly Oblige 
Yours most respectfully 
Lucian E. Carter
[stamp] U.S. PENSION OFFICE A MAR 24 1906
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No. 45750 
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855. 
Received Apr. 6, 1855. 
Constant Parmell 
Rev. War 
Warrant No. 6021-160-55  
W. H. Buell Clinton Ct.
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[stamp] W. H. BUELL FIRE, MARINE, LIFE & REALTY INSURANCE AGENT Clinton, Conn
Hannah Parmele’s Papers
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Rec act / 53, A: 
Boynton
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March 23.[unreadable]  
Appl of Hannah Parmele widow of Constant Parmele 
Conn’t Act 3d Feby 1853 
Revy. 
Wm H. Buell Clinton Connt 
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 
Pension Office, Official Business
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Revy WIDOW, &c. 
File No. 5473 
Hannah Parmele Wid [widow], Constant Parmele 
Pvt. Rev. War 
Act: Feby 3/53
Index:--Vol. M, Page 109  
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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Oct 4 / 97 Miss Bessie L. Carter 
Utica NY 
See Wid  23773 
1906 Mar. 29. Lucian E. Carter  hist of service AW 
1916 Mar. 25 Hist. to Henry Russell Drowne  
1930 Mar 27- Tombstone data to Chas. R. Hale Letter in case of Elnathan Hale S. 13505
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Rev Sec H 
[stamp] Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York 
Frances Tavern 
Corner Broad & Pearl Streets 
New York City 
March 15, 1916. 
Bureau of Pensions, 
Washington, D.C. 
Gentlemen:- Will you please furnish me with the Revolutionary service of Constant Parmelee who was born in Killingworth, Conn., in 1761, and died in Clinton, Conn., March 27, 1843, and was a Private in Captain Aaron Stevens' Company, Colonel Heman Swift's Regiment Connecticut Line, from May 15, 1777, until April, 1780. He was placed on the pension roll on June 30, 1818, and was dropped under Act of May 1, 1820. 
Yours very truly, Henry Russell Drowne
Secretary
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you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. 
Constant Parmele 
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT.    May 15, 1777   LENGTH OF SERVICE.  to Apr 80.   RANK. Pvt.   OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. CAPTAIN. Aaron Stevens COLONEL. Heman Swift    STATE. Conn 
Battles engaged in, 
Residence of soldier at enlistment, 
Date of application for pension, Apr. 18, 1818 
Residence at date of application, Killingworth, Middlesex Co. Conn 
Age at date of application, 57  He died Mar 27, 1843 at Clinton Conn   
In 1820 soldier states that his family consists of a daug [daughter]  Esther aged 22 & grandson Eldred W. Carter aged 6    
Mar [married] Hannah Kelsey Nov. 3. 1822, she was 77 years old in 1853 and a res. of Clinton Conn.   His and her claims were allowed. 
The app Feb 10 1853
Very respectfully, 
Commissioner.