Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 21907, for Oliver Parker, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
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Parker, Oliver Lydia
W. 21907
CONTENTS

No 7394 Lydia Parker
No 2
Act. 7 July 28.
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Dec 15. 45. Killen - 75. 8 mo. pri
J. B. Hill Esq. Bangor Me.

State of Maine Waldo ss.
On this twenty third day of September AD 1840 personally appeared before the District Court for the District of Maine, to wit: for the county of Waldo on the 4 th Tuesday of September 1840 Eastern District, Lydia Parker a resident in Frankfort in the County of Waldo aged seventy five years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7, 1838 entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows." That she is the widow of Oliver Parker was a private in the army of the Revolution, that he resided in Steubenville in the Commonwealth of Massachu- setts when he enlisted, that she has no documen- tary evidence of his service, and cannot state the par- ticulars thereof, of her own knowledge, but refers to the proofs of her service, accompanying this declaration for the names of the officers, the period of service and other par- ticulars of her said service.
She further declares that she was married to the said Oliver Parker on the twenty eighth day of March in the year seventeen hundred and eighty six.
That her husband the said Oliver Parker on the sixteenth day of August A.D. 1816 that she was not married to him before the prior to her leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first

of January seventeen hundred and ninety four began at the time above stated sworn to and subscribed
Lydia Parker
Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year above written
Before Anson G. Chandler Just E.D.D.C.
I William H. Burleigh Clerk of the Judicial Court for the County of Waldo, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Lydia Parker for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hands and affixed the seal of the said District Court for the Eastern District this Twenty third day of September A.D. 1840
Wm. H. Burleigh Clerk

State of Maine County of Waldo ss.
On this Sixth day of July A.D. One thousand, eight hundred and fifty two, personally appeared before me, the Hon. Joseph Miller, Judge of the Court of Probate within and for the County aforesaid, Harriet Myllie, a resident of Frankfort, of Frankfort in the County of Waldo and State of Maine Aged forty Nine Years, Who being duly sworn declares that she is the Child of Lydia Parker, Widow of Oliver Parker Who was a Revolutionary Soldier That he enlisted (as she has good reason to believe, at Chelmsford, Mass. and served One Year as a Waiter to a Lieutenant, that, he afterwards served as a Haxter teamster for the term of several Years.
She further declares that the said Lydia Parker received a pension of $26,66 per annum, that she believes that she was entitled to an increase of pension of $48, per annum for the service of One Year in Capt. Barnum's Company in Col. Jackson, Regt. as will appear by the Certificate of the Secretary of Massachusetts herewith presented
She further testifies that the said Lydia Parker died at Frankfort aforesaid on the tenth day of November A.D. 1851, that she left six surviving Children at the time of her death, the names of which were Oliver Parker, Lydia Parks, Deborah Great, Mary Great, Betsey Andrews and Harriet Myllie and that the said Oliver, Lydia, Deborah, Mary, Betsey, and Hannah were the Children and only surviving Children of the said Lydia Parker deceased at the time of her death. Nov. 10-1851, That the said Oliver Parker died on the 19 th day of December A.D. 1851 and left the surviving Children only the names of (over)

Which are Sarah Parker, Barrett Johnson and Hellenia Parker. and that the Only surviving Children of the said Lydia Parker, now living, are Lydia Parker Deborah Great, Mary Great, Betsey Andrews and Harriet Wyllie.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the arrears of the pension due the said Lydia Parker from the time she was first placed on the pension list until the 10 th day of November A.D. 1851, the day on which she died, and prays that a Certificate for the amount may be sent to Walter Nichols, North Searsport, Maine for said heirs
Harriet Wyllie.
Sworn to and Subscribed before me, on the day and year first written
Joseph Miller
State of Maine, County of Waldo
Be It Known that personally appeared before the Hon. Joseph Miller, Judge of the Court of Probate within and for the County aforesaid It being a Court of Record. Harriet Wyllie who is a responsible & Credible Witness. Subscribed the foregoing declaration and made oath that the same is true
In Witness Whereof I hereunto set My hand and Cause the seal of said Court to be hereunto affixed on this the 6 th day of July A.D. 1852.
Joseph Miller.

State of Maine County of Waldo ss.
It is hereby Certified that Satisfactory evidence has been exhibited before me, the Hon. Joseph Miller, Judge of the Court of Probate within and for the County aforesaid by the testimony of William Myllie and Harriet Myllie who are responsible and Credible Witnesses to prove that Lydia Parker, who was a Pensioner of the United States died at Frankfort in said County of Waldo on the tenth day of November A.D. One thousand eight hundred and fifty one. That she left six surviving Children at the time of her death the names of which were Oliver Parker, Lydia Parks, Deborah Great, Mary Great, Betsey Andrews and Harriet Myllie. That since the death of said Lydia Parker viz. on or about the 19 day of December 1851 the above named Oliver Parker died leaving three surviving Children only, the names of which are Sarah Parker Laurett Johnson and Hellena Parker, and that the said Lydia Parks, Deborah Great, Mary Great, Betsey Andrews and Harriet Myllie are the only surviving Children now living of the said Lydia Parker Deceased and that the said Sarah Parker, Laurett Johnson, and Hellena Parker are the Children and only surviving Children of said Oliver Parker, the son of Lydia Parker Deceased.
In Witness Whereof I hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of said Court to be hereunto affixed this sixth day of July A.D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty two -
Joseph Miller

I Oliver Parker of Bangor in the County of Penobscot in the State of Maine aged forty nine years, on oath declare and say, that Oliver Parker late of Frankfort in the County of Waldo was my fa- ther. He died in August 1816. His family Bible is in my possession. In it is a record of his mar- riage and of the birth and death of his chil- dren. The following is an exact copy of said re- cord in words and figures, to wit.
Family Register
Genealogy of Oliver and Lydia Parker
Oliver born April 16 th 1759. Lydia born May 4 th 1765 married March 28 th 1786.
Births
Susan August 22 nd 1787 Oliver November 14 th 1790 Deborah March 2 d 1795 Betsey December 17 th 1798 Harriet May 10 th 1803
Births
Lydia December 26 th 1788 Deborah March 22 nd 1793 Died June 8 th 1795 Samuel February 2 d 1797 Mary November 28 th 1800 James July 16 th 1805 Died July 19 th
I have often heard my father state the particulars of his service in the war of the revolution, and from his statements I learned that he served under two int ent

ments one of eight months, and one of a year. I have often heard him relate the particulars of the battle of Trenton, in December 1796, in which battle he was engaged. This was in his year's service. I do not at this time recollect and cannot state the names of any of the other officers under whom he served, nor do I know of any person now alive by whom his services can be proved. Seth Pratt formerly of Buckport where he died about the year 1832, and who was a pensioner, was in the service with my father as I have understood from him and from conversation between him & my father. He moved from Needham to Frankfort about the same time my father did, and lived near by him in Frankfort I think as many as twenty years. His widow I understand is a pensioner. Joseph Bcale also of Frankfort was in the service with my father, and knew him while in the service, but whether they were in the same company or regiment or not I do not recollect. He lived near my father in Frankfort more than forty years. He died about the year 1873. He was a pensioner as I understood under the act of 1818. William Ban, also was a neighbor of my father at Frankfort many years. He was also acquainted with him and knew him while in the service. He is now living at Frankfort, but by reason of old age and

infirmary is not able to state any thing about their matters. I have during the life of my father heard him converse with three three neighbors of his in refer- ence who served in the war of the revolution and I understood from such conversations that they all knew him while he was in the service, and that they all knew the fact that he served in two entertainments one of eight months & one of a year The said William lean is as I have been informed also a pensioner. The said Lydia Parker now is and was since the death of the said Oliver has been his widow Oliver Parker
State of Maine
Penobscot County ss. August 25 1840
Subscribed and sworn to be fore me
W. B. Hill Judge of the Peace
I certify that the word officers on the second page of the depo- sition was erased before same was signed.
W. B. Hill J. Peace,
I certify that I am well acquainted with Oliver Parker who signed and swore to the foregoing deposition and that full credit is to be given to him as a witness
W. B. Hill Judge of the Peace

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WIDOW, &c.
File No. 21907
Leyda Parker
Wid of
Oliver Parker
Prov. Rev. War
Act Feb. 2 d 1848.
Index: Vol Ms Page 116
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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Maine
Sydia Parker, widow of Oliver Parker,
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 16 of August 1816 of Waldo Co: in the State of Maine who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Hilton of the Regt: commanded by Col: Patterson in the Mass: Militia line for 8 months.
Inscribed on the Roll of Maine at the rate of 26 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 th day of April 1841 and Genl L. B. Hill Bangor Maine.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1841 $ 133.30
Semi-annual allowance ending . . .
$ 133.30
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by M. H. Tyler Clerk, Book A. Vol. 1 Page 19
Recd. (Emerson) not? to H. B. Hill

15. 45. on Natick- Pms 35
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, May 2. l 1840.
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of Oliver Parker is borne on a Roll of Capt. Samuel Killen's Company, Col. l John Patterson's Regiment of foot (26 th ) but it is not intelligibly written whether he was from Needham, or Natick. By An Order, dated October 27. 1775, it appears that Capt. Samuel Killen's Company in the 26 th Regiment, were to have delivered their Coats stipulated by Congress.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
John P. Bigelow Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Portland April 16. 1850
Sir, I herewith enclose you the power of attorney of Lydia Pachel widow of Oliver Clapp of one years pension which if correct please give directions for the pay.
Respectfully yours J. S. Folsom
J. S. Folsom Esq. Commissioner of Pension Washington

Bangor Oct 7. 1860
Hon James L Edwards Sir
Enclosed I send you the declaration of Mrs Lydia Parker widow of Oliver Parker. Also a certificate of the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, showing that his name is borne upon the rolls of Kelton's company, Patterson's regiment (26) of Mass. The declarant claims to be allowed for two periods of service one of eight months, in Kelton's company, and one of a year or perhaps longer, in one of the regi- ments of Massachusetts Troops which was engaged in the battle of Hatteras in Dec 1776. I have not been able to ascertain the name of the capt or Col under whom he served in this period of his service and I must ask the favor to have the rolls of the Mass Regiments which were in that battle exam- ined, which rolls I am informed are on file in the Department.
I also send the deposition of Abner Bucknell a witness who was present at the marriage, and who proves the identity of the claimant.

Also the deposition of Thomas Whitney showing the death of the Rev Phinehas Whitney, and search for her records of the marriage, and reason we suppose it lost. Also showing from the records of the town the publicment of the birth. Also the deposition of Oliver Parker (son of the deceased), proving a copy of the family records. Also showing that her father served in two enlistments & that he was in the battle of Benton Dec 1876, all of which proof I can mend to your favorable con- sideration, hoping it will be found sufficient and satisfactory, & will meet with an early attention.
I am very respectfully yours
M. Hill

Boston April 24/1847
Sir. I herewith enclose you the pension pension of Mary Rowe and Lydia Parker claiming 12 months pension which if correct will oblige you to direct the payment
Respectfully Yr J. S. [Signature]
J. G. [Signature] Commr of Pensions Washington D.C.

ap 26 1871
28 Luster M c Wanam
FREE
Hon James L Edwards born of Penobscot Washington

Bangor April 21. 1841
James V. Edwards Esq.
Sir
Antoine La chance a Revolutionary pensioner, died some time since, and in Feb. 1841. his death was proved, and the proper papers issued by the court to entitle his widow Sarah La chance to draw the balance of his pension. The papers were forwarded to Portland, and being presented, payment was refused on the grounds that more than a year had elapsed since his death & before the power of attorney was made, and I am informed that the papers must be sent to Washington & that payment will then be made. As I am not able to find any regulation to that effect in the "Pension Laws now in force". I wish to be informed what is required to be done on the part of the widow in this case to be enabled to draw the money. Must a new power of attorney be executed, or will the money be paid on the one already made as above, on her directing the money to be paid to & receipts for by some one in Washington.
In the case of Mrs. Tabitha Philbrick, in your of Oct 20. 1840. it is said that "The additional evidence
Attended to

in the case of Mrs. Tabitha Philbrick is not sufficient to establish the date of the marriage. The relation of husband & wife before 1794 should be established either by some records or documents more than twenty years old, or by witnesses who should state the date by which they are enabled to swear to date, with the requisite premisses." Since the receipt of that letter I have caused the records of the town where the declarant formerly lived to be examined & the proof furnished by those records to be forwarded, but as it did not pass through my hands I cannot state precisely its purport or amount, but I am informed that it does furnish the requisite evidence. I wish to be informed of the disposition of this case, & that the certificate if issued or when issued, should be forwarded to me.
In the case of Mrs. Lydia Parker. I am not able to furnish the name of the officer under whom the years service was performed, any further than that he was in the battle of Benton , in Dec 1776. I am not able to ascertain from any books or documents to which I can have reference what Massachusett's regiments were engaged in that service. If any documents or books in your office show what those regiments were, I have to request that the search may be made for the evidence. If the search can not be made or if made should be unsuccessful

I am desirous to request that the certificate for the eight months period & alluded may be for- warded to me
I am very respectfully yours
M. B. Hill

I Thomas Whitney of Shirley in the County of Middlesex in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Esquire, do hereby depose and say, that I am the town clerk of the town of Shirley and as such have the custody of the books of Records of said town. I have examined the said records and I do not find any records of the marriage of Oliver Parker and Lydia Bicknell. The records of marriage previous to Seventeen hundred and ninety one are very imperfect, but I find a record of their intentions of marriage, in the records of said town. It is in the words and figures following to wit. "Marriage intended between Mr Oliver Parker of Needham and Miss Lydia Bicknell of Shirley
March the 2 d 1786" seventeen hundred and eighty six. My father the late Rev Phinehas Whitney was the minister and pastor of the church in Shirley, between fifty and sixty years, and as such was authorized to celebrate marriages. His ministry commenced previous to 1786, and continued through and long after that year. I was the executor of his last will and testament, and have in my possession all his records and papers. I have examined them and do not find any records of the marriage of Oliver Parker & Lydia Bicknell. The records of marriages kept by him previous to 1790 are very imperfect and parts of them are supposed to have been lost.
Thomas Whitney

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex ss. July 15 th 1840.
Subscribed and sworn to the day and year last above written before me
James P. Whitney Justiciarius
I certify that I am well acquainted with Thomas Whit- ney who subscribed and swore to the foregoing deposition and that full credit should be given to his testimony
James P. Whitney Justiciarius
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex ss.
I Elias Thumey - Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court of the County of State aforesaid do hereby certify that James P. Whitney Esq. is a magistrate as above and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this eighteenth day of July in the year eighteen hundred & forty. Elias Thumey, Clerk of the Court aforesaid.

Maine 4949
Lydia Parker
widow of Oliver Parker
who was a Private
in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 26 Dollars 66
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16. day of Feb. 1844 and sent to Pensioner
Bangor, Maine
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A.
Vol. 1, Page 8,
Ref. 2 Letter to Pensioner Age 17 May 1847.
Letter to same to Hon. B. H. Stevens May 3. 1848

Nov 18 th 1842 Con of Pines Washington

Bangor Aug 7. 1863
Dear James Edwards
Bro. of Pensylvania
Sir
Enclosed find the declaration of Mrs Lydia Parise for a pension under the act of March 3 43 which I hope will be found right & will be allowed on its merits for the benefit of said Mrs
Very respectfully
J. B. Hill

Lydia Parker Wid of Oliver Me
Act July 7 1838 Married 1786 died Aug 16. 1816.
Allow 8 mo private Mass. militia, Capt San Kittery; Col. Patterson $26.66 per ann
D. Wells Esq Bangor Me

Portland Mar. 14. 1846
Sir.
In conformity to your letter of August 3. 1846 I hereby enclose you the poem of Lydia Parkin. claiming over your pension which if correct please give direction for payment.
Respectfully &c.
Isa. Bailey
James E. Heath Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.

I Abner Bicknell of Frankfort in the county of Waldo in the State of Maine aged seventy six years on oath declare and say, that I am well acquainted with Lydia Parker now residing in Frankfort and one of Oliver Parker late of said Frankfort deceased. She is my sister and I have been acquainted with her and have lived near by her ever since our childhood. I was also acquainted with the said Oliver Parker from about a year before his marriage as stated hereafter till his death. I was present when the said Oliver Parker and my said sister, then Lydia Bicknell were married. They were married at Shirley in Massachusetts by the Rev. Phinehas Whitney. I was present and saw them married, and I know that Lydia Parker, now residing in Frankfort, is the same person who was married to the said Oliver Parker, by the name of Lydia Bicknell, and that they lived together as husband and wife till the death of the said Oliver Parker, which was in August 1816. The marriage was as I recollect in 1786. I am certain it was before 1794. Said Parker lived in that part of Needham, which was called by the Indian name of Natick, and has since been incorporated into a town by the name of Natick.
I Abner Bicknell

Pendobscot ss State of Maine June 27 1840
Then personally appeared before me the sub- scribed Abner Bicknell, within named and sub- scribed and made oath to the truth of the foregoing deposition. ... : J. B. Hill Pierce
I certify that I am acquainted with Abner Bick- nell who signed and swore to the foregoing dep- osition & that full credit is to be given to his testimo- ny. J. B. Hill Pierce
I certify that the word Lydia in the foregoing deposition was erased and written over before the de- position was signed J. B. Hill Pierce

State of Maine
Pembobec
I Charles Stetson clerk of all the Judicial courts for the County of Pembobec aforesaid do hereby certify that John B. Hill is a magistrate as above and that the foregoing certificate, hereunto annexed, is a true and genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of the Supreme Judicial Court for said County and subscribed my name this seventh day, October in the year eighteen hundred and forty
Charles Stetson, clerk.

North Searsport, Maine November 15 th 1853
Sir;
Your letter of the 14 th of May last in relation to an increase of the Pension of Lydia Parker, Widow of Oliver Parker was duly received.
When I presented the Certificate of the Secretary of Massachusetts, I had no doubt but the service therein contained was performed by her said husband but on further examination I am not able to find any testimony to sustain that opinion.
The said Lydia Parker was receiving a pension for $26.66 per annum, that there was due some 9 months pay at the time of her death and you will please to enclose to me a Certificate for the amount of unpaid pension in the name of the heirs contained in the Declaration of Harriet Wyllie and the Certificate of the Court of Probate therewith enclosed
Yours Respectfully Walter Nichols
Hon. L. P. Waldo Com. of Pensions City of Washington D.C.

North Searsport, Maine.
December 5 - 1853
Sir:
Your favor of the 26 th Ult. enclosing forms to obtain the arrears of Pension due the Heirs of Lydia Parker of Maine is duly received. But before the Heirs will be able to comply with said forms it is necessary that the Original Pension Certificate which I sent to Your Office be returned.
You will please to return said Certificate to me on receiving this
I am Very Respectfully Walter Nichols.
Hon. L. P. Waldo. Com. of Pensions City of Washington D. C.

Bangor Oct 27 1848
Col J. S. Edwards Com of Pension
Sir
Enclosed I send the declaration of Lydia Parker. for a pension under the act of Feb 2 d 1848. She writes the certificate when it sends sent to me. Early in Sept or last of Aug. I sent the papers of Abby Bucknam. Tamar Putnam. and of Leah Southwick. all widows. claiming under said act. They all write their certificates sent to me. & hope to receive them soon. I also sent the papers of George Watson Gorham Smith William H Jewett. and Thomas Mansfield. all for bounty land & scrap. to soldiers in the late war with Mexico. all of which I hope to hear from soon. Also the papers of Ruth Sterling a widow claiming under the act of Feb 2 1848.
I am very respectfully yours
J. H. Hill

North Searsport, Maine April 8 - 1863
Dear Sir:
In December last I enclosed to the Commissioner of Pensions the Original Pension Certificate of Lydia Parker, the widow of Oliver Parker at the rate of $26.26 per annum. Also a Certificate from the Secretary of War, proving that the said Oliver Parker served 12 Months. in order to obtain an increase of Pension.
The declaration of Harriet Myllie, daughter of said Lydia Parker was sent in this Claim on the 9 th day of July last but by mistake the Certificates of the Secretary of War, and Pension Certificate were not sent. until December last
Will You please to give this Claim an examination and enclose the same to me
Yours, Respectfully Walter Nichols
Hon. Com. of Pensions City of Washington D. C.

North Searsport, Maine, July 9 th 1852,
Sir.
I herewith transmit to you the declaration of Harriet Myllie, daughter of Lydia Parker, the widow of Oliver Parker, a Revolutionary Soldier for the purpose of obtaining an increase of pension in the name of the surviving heirs.
Also the pension Certificate of Said Lydia Parker, at the rate of $26,66 per annum, the Certificate of the Secretary of Mass. proving one year additional Service, for which Said heirs Claims an increase of $48, per annum, and the Certificate of heirship of the Probate Court Certifying that Lydia Parks, Deborah Great, Mary Great, Betsey Andrews and Harriet Myllie are the only surviving Children and that Oliver Parker (the son) has died since the death of Said Lydia Parker, and he leaving three surviving Children only whose names are Sarah Parker, Saurett Johnson, and Hellena Parker.
You will please to give this Claim an examination and enclose the result to me.
Yours, Respectfully Walter Nichols
Hon. J. E. Heath Com. of Pensions, City of Washington

North Searsport, Maine
December 3 rd 1852
Sir,
Your letter of the 22 nd day of October last, in relation to the Claim of Lydia Parker is received.
The Pension Certificate of Lydia Parker and Certificate of the Secretary of Massachusetts proving the Service of Oliver Parker was accidentally not sent with the Declaration for an Increase of Pension
I herewith transmit to You the Certificates above referred to. Which proves 12 Months Service, presumed to be additional Service. that is, Service not embraced in her pension Certificate
You will please to give her Claim an early examination and enclose the same to Me
Yours Respectfully Walter Nichols
Hon. J. E. Heath Com. of Pensions City

Proof of Service Case Oliver Parker

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston :
September 1851.
I hereby Certify , That, from an examination of the Books and Documents relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution , which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of Oliver Parker is borne on Army books in Capt. Vanums Co. Col. Jacksons Regt. as a private of Chelmsford : Credited by service from May 15. 1777. 12 months - discharged.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
Samuel Walker Secretary of the Commonwealth.

I, Lydia Parker of Frankfort, County of Waldo and State of Maine on oath do testify & say that I am the widow of Oliver Parker Dece. who was a Revolutionary soldier; that he enlisted into said service from the Town of Chelmsford, County of _____ and State of Massachusetts and served one year as a waiter to a Lieutenant in said service, that he afterwards served as a teamster in said service & served several years as such.
I make this declaration in order to obtain the Copy of the service of said Oliver Parker in order to obtain a Pension for the same and respectfully call on the Secretary of War for a copy of the said service and request that the same may be sent to Walter Nichols, North Searsport Maine.
Witness Walter Nichols
Lydia Parker mark
State of Maine
Waldo County ss. August 14 - 1851
Sworn to and subscribed before me.
Walter Nichols. Justice of the Peace.

State of Maine County of Waldo
On this twenty third day of September 1848 personally appeared before the subscriber a justice of the Peace within said County, Lydia Parker, a resident of Frankfort in the County of Waldo, aged eighty three years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed on the 2 d February 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Oliver Parker, who was a private in the Army of the Revolution, and who served in Capt. Kittow's Company in Col. Patterson's Regiment, for particulars of which she refers to her application for a pension on account of the services of her said husband, on file in the Department and the accompanying papers. That the amount of annual pension she received on account of the Revolutionary services of her said husband, was twenty six dollars & sixty six cents, under the act of June 17 1844.
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Sworn and subscribed on the day of year above written
Lydia Parker
Before me
Witness to signature. Charles H. Pease Lydia Parker
Charles H. Pease

I certify that the aforesaid declarant Sydney Parker is personally known to me
Charles H. Peirce
Stearns

State of Maine
Whereas I William H. Purnee Clerk of the Judicial Court within & for said county, certify that Leavitt H. Purnee is a Justice of the Peace within & for said county, duly commissioned & qualified & the foregoing certificate purporting to be his own graven —
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of our Supreme Judicial Court this 28 th day of September
An. D. 1828
W. H. Purnee Clerk

Lydia Parker
Oct 28 Franklin remitted me 2-7-51
PAID Pence 6 #
Clerk of the Court for County of Waldo
$26.66 h Balfar
Pension at Bangor Maine
5189

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of 3 d March 1843. granting pensions for one year to certain Widows who have received pensions under the act of July 7. 1838
State of Maine } County of Waldo } ss.
On this Seventh day of June 1843 personally appeared before the subscriber one of the Justices of the Peace within and for said County of Waldo. Lydia Parker a resident of Frankfort in the County of Waldo aged seven ty nine 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 act of Congress passed on the 3 d March 1843, granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the Widow of Oliver Parker who was a soldier in the army of the Revolution, and served in Capt. Kittens Company in Col Pattersons Regiment, and that she received as the Widow of the said Oliver Parker a pension under the act of July 7. 1838. of twenty six dollars and sixty six cents per year. She further declares that she is still a widow. Sworn and to and subscribed on the day and year above written
Before me J Merrill Justice of the Peace Lydia Parker Witness Oliver Parker
A certificate of my commission by the Clerk of Waldo Co is filed in the my office in Rockland

State of Maine
William H. Burpee
I William H. Burpee Clerk of all the Judicial Courts for said County of Waldo hereby certify that Jonas Merrill whose name appears in the foregoing is a Justice of the Peace for said County duly commissioned and qualified and that the signature purporting to be his is in genuine
In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of the Supreme Judicial Court for said County the Fifth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & forty three
W. H. Burpee clerk
Waldo ss January 31 st 1844. I Jonathan Merrill the magistrate before whom the foregoing declaration was subscribed and sworn to hereby testify that the said Lydia Parker is personally known to me
Jonathan Merrill Justice
State of Maine Waldo ss. I William H. Burpee Clerk of all the Judicial Courts for said County of Waldo hereby certify that Jonathan Merrill whose name appears in the last aforesaid certificate is a Justice of the Peace for said County of

Dated duly attested and qualified, and that the foregoing certificate per- taining to the same is true. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and set after the seal of the Supreme Judicial Court of the County of the Second day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty four
Yours
J. B. Merrill
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To His Honor Mr. Hill in the County of ... your aff. Merrill