Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 37277, for Barnabas Parker, Massachusetts

SERVICE
Mass.
Parker, Barnabas or Barnabus
NUMBER
S. 37277
CONTENTS

N o 12221
Maine
Barnabas Parker
of a Tunnebec in the State of Maine who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Gunnis of the regiment commanded by Colonel Bradford in the Massachusetts line, for the term of One year from January 1776 to 31 st December 1776.
Inscribed on the Roll of Maine at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence the 7 th day of April 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 th of July 1818 and sent to Mr. Rose Esq. Augusta, Maine.
Restored to the Roll on the 12 th day of January 1828 and notification sent to Hon. P. Sprague at House of Representatives Pension commencing on the 12 th of January 1828.
Amount due on 4th of March 1828 } $ 14.19.
{ Revolutionary Claim, Acts March 18, 1818, and May 1, 1820. }
1 March 1823

Barnabas Parker, pr. Col. Bradford, Mass. Rey January 1776. to Dec. 76 1 Year
April 7 th 1818
Kennebec County

Barnabas Parker, pr. Col. Bradford, Mass. Rey January 1776. to Dec. 76 1 year
April 7 th 1818
Kennebec County
Prof- Michael Crowell } Shubael Weeks }
A. Merrill

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
To the Honorable the Secretary of the Department of War of the United States.
I the subscriber, being Chief Justice of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, for the Second Eastern Circuit of Massachusetts, embracing the Counties of Lincoln, Kennebec and Somerset, do hereby certify to your Honor, that Barnabas Parker, a citizen of the United States, now resident in Vassalborough, in the said County of Kennebec, in the District of Maine, on the seventh day of April, A. D. 1818, made application to me to receive his declaration under oath, and such other evidence, as was in his power to produce; and to transmit the same, and the proceedings had thereon, to your Honor; that he might be placed on the pension list of the United States, agreeably to the provisions of 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 March 18, A. D. 1818, which declaration, and the other evidence produced by the said applicant, is hereunto annexed.
And I do further certify to your Honor, that after a full examination of the said applicant, and a careful consideration of the evidence in the case, it appears to me that the said applicant did serve as a private Soldier, in the war of the revolution, against the common enemy, upon the continental establishment, for more than nine months, as stated in his declaration aforesaid; and that from his reduced circumstances, he needs the assistance of his country for support.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and caused the Seal of the Court in which I preside, to be hereunto affixed, this twenty seventh day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighteen.
Nathan Weston Hon. C. Just. C.C.C. Pleas 2 d E. Circuit.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
KENNEBEC, ss.
THE Subscriber, Clerk of all the Judicial Courts, held within the said County of Kennebec, hereby certifies, that the Honorable NATHAN WESTON, Junior, Esquire, before whom the annexed proceedings were held, is Chief Justice of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, for the Second Eastern Circuit of Massachusetts, embracing the Counties of Lincoln, Kennebec and Somerset ; and that by the direction of the said Judge, I have affixed unto his Certificate bearing his signature, the seal of the said Court in which he presides.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand : Dated at Augusta, in said County of Kennebec, this tenth day of June, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen.
John Davis

I Barnabas Parker, aged fifty one years, born in Yarmouth Cape Cod, Massachusetts - now resident in Vapalboro in the District of Maine Upon Oath testify and declare that in January 1776. I enlisted in the War of the revolution against the common enemy upon the continental Establishment into Capt Grannis Company and in Col Bradford's regiment of the Massachusetts troops. I enlisted for the period of one year, & served more immediately under the command of Lt Col Bapete the full term of my enlistment and was regularly discharged at Vauxhall Island the last of December 1776 - From my reduced circumstances I need the assistance of my Country for support. And I hereby relinquish all claim to any pension heretofore allowed me by the laws of the United States of any, but I am not to my knowledge borne on any pension list whatever I request to be placed upon the pension list for the District of Maine Barnabas Parker
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Kennebec County ss. On the seventh day of April A.D. 1818. Barnabas Parker, above named made his declaration before me under Oath, and on the twentyfourth day of May 1819. he made oath to the above amended declaration by him subscribed - Nathan Weston Jun C. Just. C.C.C. Plus 2 d E. in wit
I Michael Crowell, of Vapalboro in the District of Maine, a pensioner under the late Law of Congress do hereby upon Oath testify and declare that I am well acquainted with Barnabas Parker above named - the said Parker to my knowledge enlisted and served as he has above stated. I served in the same company with the said Parker and well knew of his service - the said Parker served for one year, which he fully served out - A. Mitchell Correll
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Kennebec County ss. On this 24 th day of May A.D. 1819. personally appeared Michael Crowell, above named and he made Oath to the truth of the above deposition by him subscribed - And I certify that the said Crowell is in my opinion a Credible Witness.
Nathan Weston Jun C. Just.
C.C.C. Plus 2 d E. in wit
I Shubael Wilson, a pensioner under the late law, upon oath testify and declare that being a soldier at the time in the same company and regiment, I know that Barnabas Parker above named served there the year '76 in continuation in Capt Grannis's company, as he has above stated.
Shubael Wilson
Kennebec ss. On the twenty sixth day of May 1819 Shubael Wilson above named, known to me to be a credible witness, made oath to the above deposition by him signed, the same being first read to him. Vs for me. Nathan Weston Jun C. Just. C.C.C. Plus -

State of Maine.
I John Davis Clerk, for the County of Wennebec of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the second Eastern Circuit, embracing the counties of Lincoln, Kennebec and Somerset, do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath and the Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said Court ; and that the original was exhibited in open 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, including debts due to the declarant therein stated, is Two hundred forty four dollars and cents ; and deducting therefrom the amount of what the declarant owes, as set forth in said Schedule, the value of said property in the opinion of said Court, is One hundred eighty four dollars and Cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this twentieth day of June 1820.
John Davis Clerk of said Court for the County of Wennebec

Barnabas Parker
W. ent. 1810
12. 221. 244. 15 July 1829.
Sept 1819
P. L. Vose Augusta.

State of Maine My occupation is that of a farmer; but from age and infirmity, I am able to labour very little.
My family at home consist of six persons namely myself; my wife Hannah aged fifty nine years, subject to the rheumatism and able to do but little work; my daughter Hannah aged seventeen years, does not enjoy health; my daughter Nancy aged fifteen years, having had a fit of sickness, is very feeble; and able to do but little, my son Stacy aged fourteen years, and my daughter Fanny aged eleven years.
Except the foregoing and my necessary clothing and bedding I have no estate or income whatever.
Barnabas Parker
Subscribed Sworn to, and declared, both the oath and Schedule on the thirteenth day of May 1820.
Before me Nathan Weston Jr C.S. C.C.C. Pleas
A true Copy John Davis Clerk

(Copy)
State of Maine.
207
KENNEBEC COUNTY, ss.
ON this thirteenth day of May , 1820, personally appeared before Nathan Weston  Junior Chief Justice of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, for the Counties of Lincoln, Kennebec and Somerset, being a Court of Record for said Counties, proceeding according to the course of the common law, having original jurisdiction, unlimited in amount, keeping a record of their proceedings, and having the power of fine and imprisonment, Barnabas Parker aged sixty three years, resident in Wiscasset in the County of Kennebec within said Circuit, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows, viz. in the Company commanded by Captain Grannis and Regiment commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Bapst , Bradford Colonel of the line of the State of Massachusetts upon the Continental Establishment, for the period of eleven months
that his original declaration was made before Judge Weston on the seventh day of April 1818; that he is now on the Maine Roll, and that his pension certificate is numbered 12,221 . And I, the said Barnabas Parker do further solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner whatever, 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 eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen; 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.
Barnabas Parker
The following is a Schedule of my whole Estate and income, necessary clothing and bedding excepted, viz :
The right of redeeming sixty acres of land in Wiscasset, for which I have a bond for paid upon the payment of the purchase money, with a small house unfinished and a poor barn, thereon, all of the value of one hundred dollars.
One old house of the value of eighteen dollars.
One cow of the value of fifteen dollars.
One yoke of oxen of the value of forty dollars.
Three calves of the value of ten dollars.
Fourteen sheep and four lambs of the value of twenty five dollars.
Three swine of the value of nine dollars.
Old household stuff besides necessary bedding not exceeding six dollars in value.
Farming utensils of the value of six dollars.
Old sleigh and harness of the value of five dollars.
I have no debts due to me that can be collected, and I owe as much as sixty dollars besides that which is due for my land. The income derived from the above property deducting the interest of what I owe, does not exceed forty dollars a year.
My

I George Parker son of Barnabas Parker of Vossborough, aged forty two years, testify and say that my father in March 1816 purchased of Rob- ert Halladell Esq Sixty acres of land situate in said Voss Vossborough: it being three undivided and sixty parts of lot No 15. for which he gave his bond for three hundred dollars, he gave Mr Gordinier a mortgage of the same land for security, my father with my assistance made several payments, there still remained due and unpaid in December 1824 eighty nine dollars and sixty one cents, my father being aged and infirm and had no means of raising money, on even to solicit himself, I agreed with him to pay the balance due on the mortgage, and sundry other demands which were against him, and take a deed of the land. I hired the many of Theodore S. Brown and paid Mr Gordinier the amount due $89-61- and he discharged the mortgage, and my father gave me a deed, I further say that my father has lived on the same place ever since he bought it, and he now lives on it, and has had all that has been raised on it ever since he bought it, and in addition to that I have helped him plough and plant and carry on the place every year for six years last past, and for none of those services has my father ever paid me a cent other than in the purchase of said land, I further say that I paid Amos Stetson Esq of this town thirty one dollars and sixty seven cents which my father owed him for goods for the support of him, and my mother - I also paid the widow Rachel Randel eighteen dollars and twenty cents for medical assistance, which her late husband Dea Isaac Randel afforded my father a number of years ago - I also signed a note with my father to Hadley Prouty for nineteen dollars and eighty seven cents, for medical aid furnished by Dea, Nathaniel sums totl of Vossborough. Said Prouty is Guardian to the heirs of Isaac the note is not yet paid, I shall pay it as soon as I can, I have known used the certificate of the persons above named. I further say that Dea Leary of this town has attended as a Physician when my father and mother for several years last past, I suppose the bill is consid- erable large, I called a short time since to get it, and likewise to get his certificate to show the badly indisposition of my Parents, but he was gone to Boston, as I was told, and has not returned. I further say that I let my father have property some years since to the amount of thirty four dollars, principally in cash, which went to pay his debts, and support of him and my mother. I further say that the several sums which I have paid my father, including what I paid to Mr Gordinier, and what I have paid to Noble which he owed, and including the labour and assistance which I have afforded him, amounts to more than I can sell the land for which I have bought of him - I further say that I have never received any property of any kind directly or indirectly of my father except the sixty acres of land above named - I further say that I have no reason to believe that my father has any property of any kind in the hands of any person whatever - and I know of no property in his hands or possession except a young cow, and a Pig which he calls his - I further say that my Father gave much more for the land than it was worth at that time, and much more than it will now fetch, and it was considered by all that knew the land that my father gave more than it was worth
George Parker

Kunseup Nov-18 th 1827. Then the within named George Porter personally appeared and affirmed that the within deposition by him subscribed is true - before me P. Grayne Jus. Peace
I hereby certify that the within named George Portner - the deponent is reported to be a man and I verily believe is a man of respectability & truth -
Nov-30 th 1827 P. Grayne
Geo. Portner

37277 Rev INVALID.
File No. 37277
Barnabas Parker
His Her and
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 408
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Barnabas Parker
per Memo Roll N o 12.221
S. S. G. June 5. 1823.
Value property $33.140
Served 1 year
R. C. Vop. August

DECLARATION,
In order to be restored to the Pension List, under the act of the 1st March, 1823.
State of Maine.
COUNTY OF Kennebec ss.
ON this fifth day of June 1823 personally appeared in open Court before the Supreme Judicial Court being a Court of Record for said County, proceeding according to the course of the common law, having original jurisdiction unlimited in amount, keeping record of their proceedings, and having the power of fine and imprisonment Barnabas Parker , resident in said County, aged Sixty five years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the Acts of the eighteenth of March, eighteen hundred and eighteen, the first of May, eighteen hundred and twenty, and the first of March, eighteen hundred and twenty-three—that he the said Barnabas Parker enlisted for the term of one year on the first day of January in the year 1776—in the State of Massachusetts in the Company commanded by Captain Gunnis in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Bradford in the line of the State of Massachusetts on the Continental establishment; that he continued to serve in the said corps until 31 Dec. 1776 when he was discharged from the said service in Cambridge in the State of Massachusetts that his name has been placed on the pension list, and dropt there from  for on account of his property.
AND, in pursuance of the Act of the first May, eighteen hundred and twenty, I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the eighteenth day of March, eighteen hundred and eighteen, 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 eighteenth day of March, eighteen hundred and eighteen, 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.
Signed Barnabas Parker
SWORN to and declared, on the fifth day of June 1823 before
Total Value $53.00
Prentiss Mellen Chief Justice of said Court

SCHEDULE of the Real and Personal Estate, (necessary clothing and bedding excepted) belonging to me the subscriber, viz: I have no Real Estate no personal Estate Except one ore one cow & one yearling two hogs four sheep and a few old farming tools old household furniture (except bedding) five knives & forks four iron spoons one tin kettle five earth plates one table four chairs all of the value of five Dollars —  Barnabas Parker
SCHEDULE of the family residing with me Barnabas Parker — who, by occupation am a farmer — which I am unable to pursue by reason of Rheumatic complaints and other infirmities of age but a small part of the time
   Names. Ages. Capacity of each to contribute to their support.     Hannah my Wife 59 Years Infirm & debilitated   Nancy my Daughter 18 do unhealthy   Juno do do 14 do healthy   Stacy my Son 16 do healthy  
Barnabas Parker
That since the exhibition of my first Schedule, the following changes have been made in my property. The land mentioned in my former schedule being under Mortgage is given up to the owner I being unable to redeem it. one horse died one ore killed by the fall of a tree
   Names of the persons to whom sold. Time of Sale. Amount of Money, or description of property received in return.     John Fairfield Sep 1821 two calves to pay a debt due him   Mr Hammond Sep 1820 two sheep sold to procure necessaries for family. four Lamps, Kettle and eaters in my family  
Barnabas Parker
I, Robert C. Vose — Clerk of all the Judicial Courts within the said County of Kennebec do hereby certify, that it appears, to the satisfaction of the Court, that the said Barnabas Parker did serve in the Revolutionary War, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months, under one engagement, on the continental establishment. I also certify, that the foregoing oath, and the Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the Records of said Court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is Fifty Three dollars and cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this fifth day of June — 1823
Robert C. Vose Clerk of the Court of the County of Kennebec

I Moses Jenkins of Vassalboro: County of Kennebec aged thirty seven years testify and say that I have lived the last six years within one hundred rods of Barnabas Parker of said Vassalboro; and I have lived more than twenty years out of twenty six years in the same place, and within one hundred rods of said Parker. I have known said Parker for twenty six years, he has never been worth much property since I have known him. He bought some land of Robert H Gaudineer same year since, but did not pay only a part of the purchase money, and I have no doubt that if his son George had not paid part of the purchase money the land would have been forfeited to Mr Gaudineer, and if George had not assisted his father and mother for five or six years last past he would have become a town charge. Said Barnabas Parker has no son, or daughter that is able to support him, and none except George that is able to afford him any assistance. I further say that I have known of George assisting his father and mother in various ways for five or six years last past, the amount of support which George has furnished his father and mother I am not able to say, but I am satisfied that it must have amounted to a very considerable sum — Moses Jenkins
Kennebec ss December 24 th 1827. Personally appeared the above named Moses Jenkins and made solemn affirmation to the truth of the above deposition by him subscribed before me —
Saml. Redington Justice of the Peace I certify that the above named Moses Jenkins is a man of truth and veracity.
I have no doubt that the above signature of Saml. Redington is genuine — and I refer to my certificate or other papers in this case as to my qualification as said Redington — P. Grosvenor M.C.

I hereby certify that I administered on Dr. Nathl. Seaver Estate late of Bassalboro deceased and found an account against Barnabus Parker which he settled and gave his note s d note was transferred to Hadley Porter Guardian for the children the not being satisfied with said note he went with me and called for pay on security and George Parker signed a joint note with his father for $19.87 Oct r 9 th 1820 said note is in my hands now and not paid said demand in my opinion was for medical aid but they books are burnt so I cannot positively say that it was all for medical aid — I have no doubt but George Parker will have s d note to pay  Benj d Libby
Given At December 29 th 1824 Personally appeared appeared the above named Benjamin Libby and oath to the truth of the above statement by him sub- scribed before me
Sam l Redington
I have no doubt that the above is the genuine signature of Sam l Redington — for my knowledge & belief Redington is his stationery I refer to my certificate upon other papers in this case —  Nov 12 th 1820 — R. G. Groyne U.S.A.

I John B Newlin of Vassalboro County of Kennebec aged twenty nine years, testify and say that I have lived more than twenty years out of the last twenty two years within half a mile of Barnabas Parker, said father every year for five or six years last passed, and the said George has employed me to work for his father at various times, and to a considerable amount, and George has paid me for said labour. I further say that Barnabas Parker is very poor, and has been for some years last passed, and is unable to labour, and I have no doubt that if George had not assisted his father, he must have suffered, or have become chargeable to the town for his support
John B Newlin
Kennebec St December 24 th 1827 Personally appeared the above named John B Newlin and made oath to the truth of the above disposition by him subscribed before me -
Saml. Redington justice here I certify that the above named John B Newlin is a man of truth and honesty - - -
I am well acquainted with the above named Saml Redington and with his hand writing and have no doubt that the above signatures purporting to be his are his genuine signatures - or to the official station a high church and Redington I refer to my certificates on other papers in this case -
R. Grosvenor M.C.

I hereby Certify that I was Administratrix on the Estate of Doct. Isaac Randal late of said Vaspalboro deceased - That said Randal left a Note of hand against Barnabas Parker which I presume was given for Medical assistance - And also an account for Medical assistance to himself & family - Both amounting at this time to Twenty-Three Dollars & Thirteen cents - which said sum I was not able to collect without distressing him the said Barnabas - But his son George Parker came forward voluntarily & gave his Note for the same and has since paid it and taken up his Note -
Vaspalboro Dec r 31. 1827
Rachel Randal
Remember to the above
The above named Rachel Randal made oath that
The above Certificate is correct & true
Before me William Percival Justice of Peace

I am personally acquainted with the within named Percival - he is reputed to be a Justice of the Peace - and is a gentleman of high character & respectability -
July 12 - 1920 - P. G. Grogan M.P.
I am acquainted with said Percival and nothing I have no doubt that the within signature purporting to be his - is genuine -
P. Grogan M.P.
P. Packer D.L. Clerk
Affidavit

I Samuel Redington of Vassalboro: more than sixty two years of age testify and say, that I have lived in this town more than thirty years last passed, and I have known Barnabas Parker twenty eight years, and have frequently been at his house, I have always considered him a poor man ever since I have known him, he has been a hard labour- ing man so long as long as he has been able to work, he is not able to work much if any, one of his hands is useless, and I believe it is his right hand, and it has been in that situation, I think about two years, I am fully satisfied he will not ever be able to perform much if any more labour. He is as I believe more than seventy one years of age. The land on which he lives, and is now owned by his son George, is not of a good quality. I was appointed one of the Commissioners last Spring of the year, with two others, to examine the lot which contains two hundred acres, and make division among four owners of said lot, there was set off to George Parker sixty acres, which was formerly bought of him by his father of Mr Gourdine. There is a great Bag on the lot which is not worth a cent per acre, I should think not less than twenty acres to set off to George - There is a House and Barn on the sixty acres, the House is not worth in my opinion twenty dollars, it is not fit for a family to live in, and is not worth repairing, the Barn is not worth a dollar, except it is a few Boards which are sound, and a few nails, and a few pieces of sound timber - I do not believe that the sixty acres can be sold for more than three hundred dollars including the buildings, and I doubt whether it can be sold for that amount - I have taken the deposition of George Parker son of Barnabas, relating to his father's health and property, and have seen his father, and have examined into the circum- stances of the case very particularly, and am fully satisfied that the deposition which he has given before me is literally and substantially true and correct. I am safe in saying that George's character for truth and veracity is as fair as any persons whatever.  Sam l Redington
Winnipeg - Nov - 13 th - 1827 - Then the above named Samuel Redington personally appeared & made oath to the truth of the above deposition by him subscribed before me - P. G. Grouse - Esq. Ruler

I hereby certify that the within named Sam- uel Redington is a person of high standing & respectability and has many years been a member of the Legislature of Massachusetts a Marine and that his statement is entitled to full & entire credit - and I add that I am personally & intimately acquainted with said Redington Nov- 30 th - 1827 - P. Sprague
S. Redington, Esq.

Notification sent to R. Clon, Augusta. 13 July 1820. In letter to Hon. P. Sprague Decm 1827.
12.221
Maine
Barnabas Packard
of _____ in the state of who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Bradford of the Mass. A. line, for the term of 1 year
Inscribed on the Roll of Maine at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 7 of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 of July 1819 and sent to Hon. P. Sprague  Augusta Maine
Arrears to 4th of Mar 1819  87 43
Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Sep 1818
  10  24  4      30  35  $13 5.43  
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Discontinued

I Holman Johnson of fifty one years of age testify and say that I have been acquainted with Barnabas Parker of this town thirty years, and for sixteen years last past I have lived with him in about eighty rods of said Parker, and for several years last past he has not been able to perform but very little less labor of any kind, and I am clearly of the opinion he never will be able to do much if any more labor, and I understand, and believe he is more than seventy years of age - his wife is infirm and aged and not able to labor but very little - I further say that I do not believe from my best knowledge of his circumstances that he has any real estate and no personal estate except one leas, and I am not certain he owns that - I further give it as my opinion that Barnabas Parker and wife have not been able to maintain themselves for a number of years - and such is their age and infirmities, that I cannot perceive any method they can take to support themselves in future and if they do not have assistance from some other source than their own means, they must become chargeable to the town - George Parker their son is a very industrious, prudent and laboring man, and only in moderate circumstances, by no means able to support his parents - said George's moral character in every sense of the word, is as good as any persons in this town, Barnabas Parker has, I believe six children now living, and none of them have any property which I think can be called their own except what George possesses
Holman Johnson
Kennebec ss November 10 th 1827 Personally appeared the above named Holman Johnson and made oath to the truth of the above deposition by him subscribed before me.
Saml. Redington Justice of the Peace

I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with both the within named Holman Johnson & the within named Samuel Bedington - That they are gentlemen of high standing & respectability and entitled to full & entire credit - and I further certify that the within named Bedington has been many years a member of the Legislature of Massachusetts & Maine - and was many years a justice of the Court of Sessions in Maine - and is now reputed to be a Magistrate in & for the County of Kennebec & I have no doubt is a magistrate when he administers the oath to said Johnson -
Nov. 30 th - 1827 -
P. Sprague
Holman Johnson dep on him

Gardiner Nov. 15. 1827- Pay deed dated March 15 th 1816 Rob t H t Gardiner Esq r : conveyed to Barnabas Parker three undivided tenth parts of Lot N o 15 in Vassalboro' (the asses' survey) - which was mortgaged back to said Gardiner of same date for the sum of $360 - (the amount of the purchase) for security of payment and which mortgage was paid to said Gardiner by sundry payments prior to Dec. 7. 1824 - at which date the sum of Eighty nine Dollars 61/100 was paid, being the balance due, and I am strongly impressed that with the belief that George Parker (son of Barnabas Parker) paid the same. This balance was paid to me as agent for Rob t H t Gardiner and the mortgage was discharged by me. I made no minute at the time by whom the balance was paid but my impression is very strong that Barnabas Parker did not pay it, but that the money was received of Mr Geo. Parker. -
May 9 th 1827 - as the agent of Rob t H t Gardiner I delivered to Isaac Jenkins a deed of one undivided fourth part of the same Lot (N o 15) conveyed to Barnabas Parker and received of said Jenkins a Bond for the sum of two hundred

and fifty one Dols. 50/100 secured by  with mortgage on the Lot conveyed being the amount of the purchase $250 of $1.50 for the papers. The conveyer was given 8 securities for payment received  were given on the day upon which the Commissioners met by agreement of parties to divide the Lot among the different owners. - Jenkins having received title of that part of said Lot owned at the time of agreement for division by R H Gardin he took upon himself verbally the obligation of said Gardiner to be bound by the division to be made. - The terms of payment agreed to by Jenkins was as follows - Six equal annual payments with annual interest payable May 1 st annually - last of which payments shall be on or before May 1 st 1833. -
Henry B. Hoskins.
Kennebec ss Nov. 13. 1827 - Then the above named Henry B. Hoskins personally testified to the impressions above stated and to the facts as given above - testifying so far as to facts only as they are recorded on the Books of R H Gardiner esq. Before me - Sam l Redington Judge P.S. In the certificate as to Redington - upon the deposition of Holman Johnson Nov. 20 th 1827 - P. Sprague

H. B. - Jan'y - 7 - 1920 -
Hi
I herewith send you a copy of a deed B. Perkins to B. H. Gorham with my certificate thereon - and the depositions of Moses Jenkins - Benjamin Libby Jr and John B. Newton and copy of deed B. Perkins to G. Perkins - with my certificate thereon -
I confidently trust that they will be found sufficient to substantiate Mr Perkins' claim to a pension -
Yours respectfully Yours Atty. Ltr. P. Grogue
Yours L. Edwards Esq.

Know all Men by these Presents,
THAT I, Barnabas Parker of Vashborough County of Kennebec
In consideration of three hundred and sixty dollars paid by Robert Hallamell Gardiner, in the County of Kennebec, Esquire,
(the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge) do hereby give, grant, sell and convey unto the said Robert Hallamell Gardiner part of a certain lot of land, situate in said Vashborough, being three undivided fourth parts of lot numbered fifteen, as delineated on a plan of survey made by John Jones, dated March 29, 1794, being part of lot No 15, on said Plan of survey, and is the same lot that I this day purchased of said Robert Hallamell Gardiner, reference being had to his deed and to the plan aforesaid for a more particular description.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same  above-mentioned premises to the said Robert Hallamell Gardiner
his heirs and assigns, to his and their use and benefit forever. And I do covenant with the said Robert Hallamell Gardiner his heirs and assigns, That I am lawfully seized in fee of the above-mentioned premises. That they are free of all incumbrances. That I have good right to sell and convey the same to the said Robert Hallamell Gardiner. And that I will warrant and defend the same to the said Robert Hallamell Gardiner his heirs and assigns forever, against the lawful claims and demands of any persons.
Provided, Nevertheless, that if the said Barnabas Parker his heirs, executors or administrators pay to the said Robert Hallamell Gardiner, his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns the sum of sixty dollars on or before September first next; sixty dollars Sept 1 st 1818; sixty dollars Sept 1 st 1819; sixty dollars Sept 1 st 1820 and sixty dollars on or before September first one thousand eight hundred and twenty one, with lawful interest on said sums to be paid September first annually; then this deed, as also a certain bond bearing even date with these presents given by the said Barnabas Parker to the said Robert Hallamell Gardiner to pay the same sums and interest at the times aforesaid, shall both be void; otherwise shall remain in full force.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I the said Barnabas Parker, and I Hannah wife of the said Barnabas in token of my relinquishment of my right of dower.
have hereunto set our hands and seal this fifteenth day of March in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and twenty fifteen
Signed, Sealed and Delivered in Presence of
M. Springer Jr Jesse Spaulding
Barnabas Parker (Seal) Hannah X Parker (Seal) mark
Kennebec - ss. Sept 26 - 1816. Then the above named Barnabas Parker acknowledged this Instrument, by subscribed, to be his free Act and Deed, before me,
Edward Swan, Justice of Peace.
Kennebec ss. Rec d October 4. 1816, entered and compared with the Original by John Hovey, Register
I hereby certify that I have no fear of office. J. A. Hovey, Reg r . I have copies of Record Attest John Hovey, Register of Deeds.

I know all men by these presents that I the within named Robert Hallamell Gardiner, do hereby acknowledge to have received the consideration of the within Mortgage and do hereby release, release and forever quit claim all the right to the within described premises, by virtue of the within mortgage.
December 7. 1824 Attest William P. Easton
Received Dec r 7. 1824 entered and compared with the original by John Hovey Register
A true Copy as of Record
Attest John Hovey Register I am well acquainted with the above named John Hovey - known with his hand writing and hereby certify that he is the Register of deeds for the County of Kennebec - and that I have no doubt that the above purporting to be the signatures
of said Hovey are the true & genuine signatures of said Hovey -
Jan 7-1820 P. Sprague
Copy of M. Deed. Barnes Parker to R. H. Gardiner for 50. For S. Redington, Esq.

Know all Men by these Presents,
THAT I Barnabas Parker of Vassalboro, in the County of Kennebec State of Maine
In consideration of the sum of fifty dollars to me paid by George Parker of said Vassalboro in the County and State aforesaid
(the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge) have remised, released, and forever quit-claimed, and do for and heirs, by these presents, remise, release, and forever quit-claim unto the said George Parker his heirs and assigns, forever, a certain lot of land situate in said Vassalboro, being three undivided tenth parts of lot numbered fifteen as delineated on a plan of John Jones, dated March 29 th 1794 reference being had
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the aforementioned premises, with all the privileges and appurtenances thereto belonging, to him the said George Parker his heirs and assigns, forever; so that neither the said  nor heirs, or any other person or persons claiming from or under or them or in the name, right, or stead of or them , shall or will, by any way or means, have, claim, or demand any right or title to the aforesaid premises, or their appurtenances, or to any part or parcel thereof, forever.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I the said
have hereunto set my hand and seal this day of in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty
Signed, Sealed and Delivered in Presence of Park Battlefield Joshua Merrill
Barnabas Parker
Personally appeared Barnabas Parker ss. Dec r 20. 1820. Then the above named Barnabas Parker acknowledged this Instrument, to be his free Act and Deed, before me,
Joshua Merrill Justice of the Peace.
Received December 7. 1820 entered and compared with the original By John Hovey Register.
I hereby certify that I have no fact of office for Henry Page tates John Hovey Register Kennebec County I have kept an of Record

I hereby certify that the within signatures purporting to be those of John Hovey - are in my opinion - the true & genuine to signatures of said Hovey - In my custody a copy of said B. Porter to Mr. Dr. Gardiner - July - 7 - 1822 - P. G. Gage
Copy of Seal Pamphlet Parker to George Parker Feb. 2/3. - Hon. S. Bedington, Esquire.