Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 3636, for Kedar Parker, North Carolina

SERVICE
NUMBER
Nb
Parker, Kedar
S 3636
Born in N.C.
carded.
CONTENTS

12.478 North Carolina
Redad Parkin
of Hampton - in the State of Va. - who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Eure of the 1st command by Colonel in the N.C. Line une for 4 1/2 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 25 Dollars 00 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 nd day of May 1833 and Smith J. H. Wheeler Washington D.C.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 50 - Semest. allowance ending Sept -  12 57 62.57
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nathan Rice Clerk Book 6 Vol. 6 Page 57
Paid at the Treasury in 6 April 1838 from 4 March to 4 Sept 1837 Agt. hold. 228 June 1838
Pay. Subf. 19 March 1832 Lett. to A. H. Wheeler Sept 14. 1836 do. to P. Agt. 30 Sept. 1836 - " " " 11 Nov. 1836 - " " " 25 " " " 14 May 1837 - same day to J. H. Wheeler

Nedda Parker Northampton.
Mr. Parker was a const died in 1832 his daughter are entitled to any pay?
He is appointed a solicitor in the new parliament resignation and the return home to be his share of the share. Under which he has appointed a receiver to the estate there must be a copy that we are well informed with not to be a receiver in the same way & power of attorney to act of all his affairs the same and a statement showing the

State of North Carolina } Wilmington County } S.S.
On this 4 th day of Sept. 1832 personally appeared in open court before the Court of pleas & quarter sessions now sitting Keen Parker — a resident of said County aged 72 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed 7 th June 1832.
That in 1780 he was drafted as a private in the county of Gates N.C. in Capt. Euse's Company the Reg t N.C. militia Col. Harvey and he marched with his company through North Carolina to Charleston S.C. under General Linton. The winter was remarkably severe. General Lincoln commanded the Troops at Charleston (the Regulars) here he served his term out & was discharged. His discharge was never not delivered to him, nor did he deem of much importance, for none of his company received them.
In 1781 the applicant again was drafted in Gates County a private in Capt. John Pathe's company the Reg t N.C. Troops Col. Harvey's Reg t Major Furbes. He went to North West River Bridge in North Carolina where General William Gregory commanded. here he served his term out & was discharged.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to any pension except the present, & declares that his name is not on the pension Roll of any state. He has no documentary evidence to support his claim, but refers the War Department to the testimony of Samuel Williams herewith filed.
Sworn to in open court date aforesaid
Keen his Parker mark

Here follow the answers to the interrogatories proposed by the War Department
Ans. 1. I was born in Gates County in Oct. 1760
2 I have no record of my age
3 I was living in Gates County & mostly I have chiefly lived
4 I was drafted in each case in Northampton since the Rev. War when I was alive.
5 Genl. Lincoln, General Scott, General Hogan Col. Parker
6 I was entitled to my discharge, but my comrades did not receive any, so I cared but little about it.
7 Nicholas Tynes Esq. of Northampton, Samuel Williams of the same will testify to my character for truth & their belief of my services in the Revolution.
State of North Carolina } Northampton Co. }
Samuel Williams a resident of Northampton appeared this day in open court & being duly sworn saith that he is 70 years of age that he is well acquainted with Cedar Parker the above applicant & he knows that he was in the service of the U. States in the Re- volution and that he was in Capt. John Parker's company Col. Harris's regt. of North Carolina Militia, at North West River Bridge no. ca. in 1781. Sworn & subscribed to in open court date aforesaid.
Samuel Williams
I certify that Samuel Williams whose name appears above is a revolutionary soldier as he swears - & is the same whose claim has been allowed by the War Dept. Jno. McKim

We Hardy Cobb - a clergyman, residing in the County of Northampton & state of North Carolina and Nicholas Tyne - residing in the same county & State, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Hedar Parker who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration and we believe him to be 72 years old & he is reputed & believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution & we concur in that opinion
Sworn to & subscribed in open Court Hardy Cobb Nicholas Tyne
And the court - do hereby certify their opinion after an investigation of the matter, & after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant - was a soldier of the revolution & served as he states, & the court further certifies that it appears to them that is a clergyman residing in the County of Northampton and that Samuel Williams and are residents of the same and are credible persons & that their statements are entitled to credit
I Richard H Weaver Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings in the matter of the application of Hedar Parker for a Pension. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office This fourth of September 1832
Richard H Weaver Clerk

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August 11, 1931
Myrtle Lee Bunn 1531 Park Road Washington, D.C.
One Rev. & 1812 Wars Section MCS
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 3636, that Kedar Parker was born in October, 1760, in Gates County, North Carolina.
While a resident of that county he enlisted and served as a private with the North Carolina troops as follows: in 1780, four months and fifteen days in Captain Eure's Company; in 1781, three months in Captain John Pathe's Company in Colonel Harvey's Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 4, 1832, at which time he was living in Northampton County, North Carolina.
There are no data relative to the soldier's family.
You are herewith furnished the histories of the only soldiers named Kedar Parker, searched under all spellings of the name, that are found in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

Abby 25-1901 Mrs. M. B. Prigg Lancaster Texas
1931. Aug. 1st. hint to Myrtle See Borden. See Kedar Packer S. 7299 and Kedar Packer B.S. Wt. 1028-200. -1931
ReMark
3636
INVALID.
File No. 3636
Kedar Packer
Rev. Rev. War
Act: June 7, 1832
Index:—Vol. 24, Page 286
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Oct 8
Helen Parker
NC 200
200
FREE
James L. Edwards Esq. Commission of Pleas Washington
5

Union Office
Englewood Oct 4 th 1836
James L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Sir:
It appears to have been on the Roll of this Office Heber Parker. since to 4 Sept 1834. at p 25 of Ann. Supp. to 18 Mar 35. It is now on the Roll. Heber Parker. since to 4 Sept 1835. at p 28. 33. p.m. 12 mo. due. This is reply to the inquiry — contained in your letter of the 30 th Sept.
I am, respectfully
Yours sincerely
Wm. Austin
Esq.

Murfreesboro 'nc 5 th ap r '37
Sir,
The enclosed oath of identity & power of attorney is from Elisha Parker, whose name was stricken from the pension rolls in consequence of two applications being made for a pension; one by me, & one by Col o Webb. As he never drew any money under the second certificate, on a fair representation of the case, you restored him. Be pleased to advise the agent for paying pensions at Richmond of this, & enclose, if you will do me the favour, this oath to him, as I never had any business with him & do not even know his name.
You also assured me that Keaan Parker of Northampton Co. N.C. sh d be restored. You recollect his case - two of the same name, one in Gates, the other in Northampton. I have drawn his oath & power of attorney & shall forward them to Fayetteville; will you also advise Mr. Huske that Keaan Parker of Northampton Co. N.C. has been restored.
I shall be happy to hear from you at Charlotte N.C.
Your ob t servant G. B. H. Whalen
Col J L Edwards

I certify that on the 30 th Nov. 1832 I drew up the application of Kedar Parker of Gates Co. N.Y.C. for a pension under the act of 1832, and that the claim was admitted by the Comt. of Pensions and a certificate issued about 7 th Oct 1833 at rate of 21.33 1/3 per annum.
I also certify that on the 4 th of Sept 1832 I drew up the application of Kedar Parker of Northampton County under same act, that the claim was admitted & a certificate issued about 2 a May 1833 at rate of 25 per ann. There are two men of the same name here in different counties I am acquainted with, & rightly believe that the Comt. did them sheer justice in admitting their claims which were satisfactorily proved.
Washington City 3 a Oct 36
Geo. H. Wheeler
I further certify that the latter Kedar Parker is a white man, a near neighbourhood of mine. The first Kedar of Gates I never saw but once to my recollection & I believe he is also a white man. W.

State of North Carolina } Hertford County }
ss
Personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in & for the County aforesaid Cedar Parker who being duly sworne saith by reason of old age he cannot speak positively to the precise length of his service but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below and in the following grades. For four months and fifteen days, as a Private in Capt Euse's Company. For three months as a Private in Capt Pathe's company; in all Seven months & fifteen days, for such service I claim a pension. Done to this 9 th March 1833 J. H. WHEELER J. P.  Cedar  his Parker mark
I know all men that Revolutionary Pension Cedar Parker of Northampton County N.C.A., do hereby con- stitute and appoint John H Wheeler of Murfreesboro my true & lawful attorney for me for me and in my name to receive from the Agent for Paying Pensions at Washington my pension due me for Revolutionary services from 4 th March 1831 to 4 th March 1833. Witness my hand & seal this 9 th March 1833 Cedar  his Parker mark

State of North Carolina } p. Hartford Co }
Be it known that before me this 9 th of March 1833 Cedar Parker appeared and acknowledged the foregoing Power of attorney to be his act & deed.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this date above named
State & Co aforesaid
Thos. W. Roberts Justice of Peace
Be it known that on the 25 th of March 1833 personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in & for the County aforesaid John H. Wheeler the attorney named in the foregoing Power and made oath that the same was not given by reason of any sale, transfer or mortgage of the Pension or arrears of Pension therein authorized to be received by him
Sworn to & subscribed this date aforesaid Thos. W. Roberts (J.P.)
John H. Wheeler

State of N. ca } Hertford co }
I Lewis M Cowper Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions in & for Hertford Co. do hereby certify that Thomas V Roberts Esq r before whom the foregoing certificate & papers were executed is a Justice of the Peace in & for this county and I verify that the signature is his.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my seal of office This 25 th of March 1833
L. M. Cowper Clk

Dear Parker,
Northampton co ne
Adams as a parole fr Y'mio - $25.
Stay with your prison
Yr term of service
sand some to state that he is a soldier etc
I have heard that Parker was man of colour
J. C. Wheeler H.W.L.
Purvis

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Kedar Parker which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes. II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes. III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? No. VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes. VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes. VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes.

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? yes.
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? has a witness to part of service
XIV. † If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility? yes. Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office?
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? No.
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? yes.
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? ans 2.
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
“Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades: For _____ year _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension.”

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.
QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.

Treasury Department,
Second Comptroller's Office,
June 27, 1838.
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," Reuben Larkins a Pensioner on the Roll of the N. Carolina Agency , at the rate of twenty five Dollars and 11 — — Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832 has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of March 1837 to the 4 th of September 1837
Respectfully, yours,
William H. Parrish Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present.

Washington, D.C. August 6, 1931.
The Revolutionary War Section, Pension Bureau. To Chief of Section. Sir:
If your records carry such information, I would like to be informed both as to the service record and the section or county in North Carolina from which three men enlisted or were pensioned. The three men had the same name --- Kedar Parker (or Kidar Parker) I know that two of them drew a pension, but am not sure about the third one.
1. Kedar Parker , Capt. Wm Glover's Co., 6th N.C. Reg. Private. Raised to 2nd Lieut. Tues. May 7, 1776. Pensioner. 2. Kedar Parker, pensioner. 3. Kedar Parker. No data.
The main point of my search is to establish the county residence of these Revolutionary soldiers. If your records give names of wives, it would help me materially in selecting the Kedar Parker in whom I am interested.
Respectfully,
1531 Park Road, Washington, D.C.