Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 43,773, for William Parker, Rhode Island

SERVICE
R J
Parker William
NUMBER
8.43773
Heard Oct. 10 1841.
CONTENTS

Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6. April 1838 from 4 th March to 4 th Dec 1839. Agt notified 15 July 1840
Letter to 3 a Auditor and Hon. J. Young H. of Reps July 19 th 1842
Paid as above from 4 th Dec 1841 to 10 th Oct 1841. Agt notified July 27 th 1842
let to Hon. J. Young Mar. 3 rd 1842
let to J. D. Smith July 11. 1843
Paid as above from 4 th Dec to 30 Dec 1833. Agt notified 13 Dec 1844
J. D. Smith
13 686 New York 4
William Parker 2 a of Burlington in the state of New York who was a my private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Angell of the R. Island line, for the term of three years
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 25 th of May 1819
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 th of June 1819 and sent John Russell Esq r Cooperstown New York
Arrears to 4 th of portion of Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Sep 1819 $26.86 3 mo 4/30 7/31 $26.86
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued File Sept. 19

William Parker
Rhode Island line Col. Aug 24th 1777
1777-3 years
on roll
Adm. B.H.
Full Paymaster D.P. Chf
Full Paymaster and the duty Full Paymaster and the duty of the duty
Coopers Town, N.Y.

State of New-York, } ss. William Parker aged 58 years being OTSEGO COUNTY } duly sworn, saith, that he is a resident of the town of Burlington in the County aforesaid, and has served as a private soldier in the war of the revolution against the common enemy, for the term of Nine Months and longer, at a certain period of the war herein after mentioned, on the Continental Establishment, and is yet a resident citizen of the United States; and by reason of his reduced circumstances in life, he is in need of assistance from his country for support. And this deponent further saith, that he never has received any pension from the U- nited States, and doth hereby relinquish his claim to every pension that may have been heretofore allowed him by the laws of the United States, excepting and reserving to himself the right of claiming, and he doth hereby claim a pension under an act entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war," passed 18th March, 1818. And this deponent doth further declare under oath, that the time he entered the army of the United States in the war of the revolution aforesaid, on the Continental Establishment, the officers under whom he served, and the line to which he belonged, together with the time and manner of leaving the service, are all correctly set forth, according to the best of his knowledge and recollection, in the following manner; that is to say, he the said
William Parker did at Situate in the State of Rhode Island on the 20th day of May in the year 1777 enlist for three years under one Captain William Frew in Col. Israel Angels regiment belonging to the Rhode Island line — Served after during said three years and was honorably discharged at Morris Town in New Jersey by Col. Angels aforesaid which discharge is lost and further this deponent saith not —
William Parker
Sworn before me this 25th day of May 1819.
John Russell Judge of Common Pleas.
Otsego County ss. William Parker of the town of Burlington, a credible witness, being sworn saith that he is acquainted with William Parker above named and knows that the said William Parker of his reduced circumstances in life is

at Morris Town in New Jersey Angus aforesaid which discharge is lost and further this deponent saith not —
William Packer
Sworn before me
this 25 th day of May
1819.
John Russell
Judge of Common Pleas.
Orange County ss. Willis Potter of the town of Burlington, a credible witness, being sworn saith that he is acquainted with William Packer above named and knows that the said William by reason of his reduced circumstances in life is in need of assistance from his Country for support —
Willis Potter
Sworn before me this 7 th day of June 1819.
John Russell Judge of Common Pleas.

State of New York
Atty Genl I certify that I am satisfied that the within named William Paken served in the revolutionary War for the period of three years against the common enemy according to the declaration of the said William, and that the said William by reason of his reduced circumstances in life is in need of assistance from his Country for support.
Given under my hand at Cooperstown this 7th day of June 1819
John Russell Judge of Common Pleas
State of New York
Atty Genl to the Office of the I certify that John Russell who appears to have taken the foregoing affidavit is a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County duly qualified as such
Given under my hand and the seal of said Court this seventh day of June 1819
Abel Spaford Dep. Clk
Paken and his relatives
N.Y.

William Parker
Wm Parker
N.Y.
Recd 13 June 1823
Return an Answer to J. Russell, Coopers-town N.Y.

District of New York } Otsego County } ss
On this ninth day of October 1822 Personally appeared in open Court being a court of Record for the County of Otsego aforesaid William Parker aged 61. Years resident in Burlington in the County of Otsego in said District who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath declare that he served in the revolutionary war in Capt. W m Jewes company Colonel Angels regiment belonging to the Rhode Island line and the date of his original declaration was on the 25. th day of May 1819. on which he has rec d a pension Certificate N o 13686 and I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18. th day of March 1818 and that I have not since that time by gift or sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring my self within the provisions of an act of Congress intitled an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolution- ary war passed on the 18 day of March 1818. and that I have not nor 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 con- =tained in the schedule herunto annexed and by me subscribed — Particulars of real & personal estate
I have no real estate I have one Cow 10 Sheep 2 Swine Six Geese Six hens 3 Iron kettles one Iron pot Six Knives & Forks Six Plates one Table Six Chairs and two Spinning wheels By occupation a Farmer I have a wife & two Great Grand Children whom I have to Support One Grand Child named Gwendolyn Burlison aged 7 Years The other named Polly Burlison aged 5 Years
William Parker
Sworn this 9 th day of October 1822 in Open Court Before me William Nichols Clk
The Court are of opinion that the Total amoun- =nt of value of the Estate & Property Existed in the aforesaid Schedule of William Parker at Thirty nine Dollars and Twelve Cents value

done in Open Court this 9. day of October 1822,
A. H. Beach } Judges Elisha Foote } of the Court of Common Pleas for Otsego County
State of New York Otsego County Clerk's office } John Woodbury } I, William Nichols Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Otsego & State of New York Do hereby certify by that the foregoing oath & the schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the Records of the said Court. And I do fur- -ther certify that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount of the value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is Thirty nine Dollars and Twelve cents
In testimony whereof I have hereunto -to set my hand & affixed the seal of the said Court of Common Pleas aforesaid on this 9. day of October 1822 William Nichols Clerk

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
July 21 st , 1842.
Sir:
Under the date of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States,"
The widow of William Parker, deceased, late _____ a Pensioner on the Roll of the Albany, N. York, Agency, at the rate of Eight _____ Dollars and _____ Cents per annum month, under the law of the 18 th March, 1878, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept. 1841. to the 18 th Oct. 1841.
Respectfully yours,
William L. Parris
COMPTROLLER.
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, Present.

Geneseo May 13 1843
J. L. Edwards Esq Com r of Pensions
Sir.
I send you enclosed the Affidavits in the cases of Lydia Parker and Elizabeth Smith Widows of William Parker 2 d and William Smith 2 d Revolutionary Soldiers - The case of Mrs Parker perhaps needs some explanation - I have been acquainted with William Parker 2 d and Lydia now his widow about five years and have made out his Pension Papers during that time and I knew that she was during that time living with him as his wife. I assisted the Widow after his death which took place in Oct 1841 to obtain the pension from the 4 th of Sept to Oct 10 the time he died. and was present in open Court when she made Oath of her identity. She was married to William Parker 2 d Sixty three years ago and that the Clergyman was then an old man. and there is not in her knowledge or recollection any person now living who knew any thing of the marriage. It seems to me that the Affidavits will be sufficient, and if she can obtain the pension it will be of great benefit to her, she being poor and left destitute at an advanced age. I shall be pleased to have a decision in her case as soon as convenient and if it is deficient in proof be pleased to let me know wherein, if possible I may be able to make

proof requisite to further her claims -
The case of Mrs Smith is different. she obtained a pension under the Act of July 7 1838 of Forty Dollars per annum. She is old and very feeble and her recollections are not retained sufficient to enable her to swear to the officer under whom William Smith I served during the service he performed. I have been personally acquainted with her about five years and made out her papers for her pension as a Widow. and there can be no doubt that she is fully entitled to her pension.
I am yours & most Respectfully
Ezra Smith

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., Nov. 2, 1920.
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Wm Parkes 2 nd a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his ( or his widow's ) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. S. H. 3773
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     May 10, 1777 3 yrs. Pvt. Wm Jew Israel Angell R. I.          
Battles engaged in, None stated
Residence of soldier at enlistment, East Scituate R. I.
Date of application for pension, May 25, 1819. Cl. al.
Residence at date of application, Burlington, Otsego Co., NY
Age at date of application, 58 yrs.
Remarks: He mar. in 1780 Lydia — He refers in 1822 to his Great-Grand Ch. Gardner Burlison as 7 th and Polly Burlison as 5 years. He d. in Oct. 10, 1841 in Geneseo, Livingston Co., NY. No fur. fam. data
Respectfully,
3 rd Aud. report attached
Commissioner.

43773 INVALID.
Rev
File No. 43773
William Parker
Dr. Rev. Rev
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 8 , Page 888
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1916. Dec. 13. Aud. Sub for death etc 1920. Nov 3. Hail-Li Wm L. Parker Letter in 5.2.2809 Joshua Harris - En

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
July 10 th 1840.
Sir :
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," William Parker, 2 d a Pensioner on the Roll of the Albany M y Agency, at the rate of Eight Dollars and  Cents per month  annum , under the law of the 18 th March 1838, has been paid at this Department, from the 1 st of March, to the 4 th Sept. 1839.
Respectfully yours,
William B. Paston
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present.

Washington City 1 st March 1823
Dear Sir
Will you be kind enough to advise me as to the date Enclosed take the same with you Gasson very Respectfully
Yours
Dear H. Edwards

OFFICE OF AUDITOR FOR INTERIOR DEPARTMENT IN REPLYING QUOTE INITIALS
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
WASHINGTON
January 4, 1917.
The Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir:
In reply to your letter of December 13, 1916, you are informed that, according to the latest account rendered by the U. S. Pension Agent, at Albany, New York, the records of this office show last payment to have been made to William Parker, 2nd Priv. Army Rey. certificate No. 13686, at $8.00 per month., to October 10, 1841, the date of his death, to James Wood, Attorney, for Lydia Parker, widow. Said pensioner resided in Geneseo, Livingston County, N. Y., for six months before his death, and previous thereto he resided in Groveland, Livingston County, New York.
Letter herewith returned.
Respectfully,
Alvin A Price
Auditor
LR
By
Deputy Auditor.

Rev. War Section Division. File no. #3773 Wm Parker
Aud. , Ex'r.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
Washington, D. C., Dec. 13 , 190 6 .
SIR:
For use in the above-entitled claim for pension, you are requested to furnish this Bureau with a report in the case of _____
William Parker 2nd pensioned under the Act Mar. 18, 1818 from May 25, 1819 by certificate No. 13686 issued June 24, 1819, rate $8 per mo. New York Agency, showing date of last payment of pension, name of person paid and date of soldier's death, also his residences
Very respectfully,
G. M. [unclear] Commissioner.
THE AUDITOR FOR THE INTERIOR DEPARTMENT,
Treasury Department.