Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 43,796, for Joseph U Parker, Massachusetts

SERVICE
Parker, Joseph N.
NUMBER
NUMBER D 43,796
Continental Muse.
CONTENTS

18.734 R
New York Joseph N Parker
of Jefferson Co in the State of New York who was a Private in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Malcom of the New York line, for the term of 1770 nine months.
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 2 d of October 1821
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 th of August 1822 and unto O. Hungerford Esq r
Watson New York
  Arrears to 4th of March 1822  40. 49     Semi ann. all'ce ending 4 Sep 1822  48     4 mo 27 1/2      8 1/30 1/   $ 88.49    32      8.49      40.49    
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
May 1. 1820
apt. 440. died in 1835 - case fraudulent
Approved this Sept. 2, 1822

Joseph to Barker N.Y. all 1878 when last RD? Em
15 Apr '40 -
Dec 25 Feb 1835 p 7. That pcced
Agency book endorsed - "died Sept. 2, 1828" J/H

Joseph U. Parker.
9 Mo. service - suspended, a plea - 15 th Jan y 1822
The first mentioned service was too short. —
Col. Malcomb did not command a Massachusetts regt. — Returned for amend- ment.
20 th Nov r 1821. —
Oct 3. 1821

State of New York } On this 3 rd day of October 1821. personally Jefferson County } appeared in open court, being a court of record by a Law of the said State for the said County — Joseph W. Parker aged Sixty Years resident of Henderson in said county who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provisions made by the acts of Congress of the 18 th March 1818 and of the 1 st May 1820 — That he the said Joseph W. Parker served in the Revolutionary war as follows — That some time in the month of August 1777 he enlisted as a private in Captain Whittier's company in the Reg t commanded by Col t Brigggs and was discharged about the 1 st day of December in 1777 and the same day again enlisted in Capt e Dage's Company in the Reg t commanded by Col t Gerrick and remained in said service until the last of March 1778. He again enlisted for nine months on the 1 st May 1778 as a private in Capt e Patters company of Infantry in the Reg t comman- -ded by Col t Malcolm Massachusetts line continental establishment and served his full time and was discharged at West Point some time in Feby. 1779. He also served three months more 1780. in Capt e Abbe's Company in the Reg t commanded by Col t Hense at West Point — That he was in the Battle of the taking of Burgoyne and also in a number of Skirmishes — and in pursuance of the act of the 1 st May 1820. I do solemnly swear that I was

1775 he again came for service on the 1 st May 1775 as a private in Capt. Patters company of Infantry in the Regt. comman- -ded by Col. Malcolm  Massachusetts line continental establishment and served his full time and was discharged at West Point some time in Feby. 1779. He also served three months more 1780. in Capt. Abby company in the Regt. commanded Col. Hense at West Point - that he was in the Battle of the taking of Burgoyne and also in a number of Skirmishes - and in pursuance of the act of the 1 st May 1820. 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 sale or in any manner disposed of any property or any part thereof with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of the act of Congress entitled "an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States" passed on the 18 th day of March 1818 and that I have not now nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities contracts or debts due to me - nor have I any in come other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed - (Schedule)
2 old axes 2 old chisels - one pot one kettle one spider one Fry Pan one pair old tongs.
Joseph M. Parker

That he has no family residing with him but lives with his son is by occupation a farmer -
Sworn to and declared on this 3 day of Oct: 1821. before me.
H. H. Sherwood Clerk
I Henry H. Sherwood clerk of the court of Common pleas in the county aforesaid do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the record of the said court and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is Six Dollars and fifty cents - In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court on this 3 day of October 1821.
H. H. Sherwood Clerk of Lefferson Place

Col. Gerrish was not in service at the time affiant states to have served under him. He was broke  before that time .
15 Jan 1822.
Col. Malcomb did not command a Connecticut Regt.

State of New York Jefferson County ss On this first day of January 1872 personally appeared in open court, being about of record by a Law of the said State for the said County Joseph U. Parker a ged. Sixty years resident in Henderson in said County who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provisions made by the acts of Congress of the 18th March 1818 and of the 1st May 1820. That he the said Joseph U. Parker served in the Revolutionary War as follows — that some time in the month of August 1777 he enlisted as a private in Capt. Whittier's company in the Regt. commanded by Col. Brigggs and was discharged about the the 1st day of December 1777 — and the same day again enlisted in Capt. Gages company in the Regt. commanded by Col. Green and remained in said service until the last of March 1778 — that he again enlisted for nine months on the first day of May 1778 as a private in Capt. Punter's company of Infantry in the Regt. commanded by Col. Malcom Connecticut line Continental establishment and served his full time and was discharged at West Point some time in February 1779 — that in 1780 he also served three months in Capt. Abbott's company in the Regt. commanded by Col. Hens at West Point — that he was in the Battle of taking Burgoyne and also in a number of skirmishes — and that he has no other evidence now in his power except the affidavit of Thomas Whitaker and Elisha Parker — and in pursuance of the act of the first May 1820 I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time by gift sale

or in any manner dispose of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of the act of Congress entitled 'An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land & naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war passed on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities, contracts or debts due to me other than is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed - Schedule -
Two old axes two old chisels one Pox one kettle one spider one try pan one pair old tongs - one bed and bedding Joseph H. Parker
That he has no family residing with him but lives with his son - is by occupation a Farmer Sworn to and declared on this first day of January 1822 before me H H Sherwood Clerk
I Henry H Sherwood Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in the County aforesaid, do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the record of said Court, and do I so further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the total amount in value of property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is twelve Dollars and twentyfive cents. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court on this first day of January 1822
H H Sherwood Clerk

In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of Joseph U Parker. F. 43.796 , a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Aug. 1777 Dec 1 1777 Pri. Whittier Bridge Brigget Mass.   Dec 1 1777 Early Mch '78 " Gage Gerrish Mass.   May 1. 1778 9 mos " Painters? Painter Malcolm Additional Continental Mass.   1780 3 mos " Abbot Heure? * Mass.  
Battles engaged in, 2nd Stillwater and Surrender of Burgoyne
Residence of soldier at enlistment, _____
Date of application for pension, Oct. 3, 1821. His claim was allowed
Residence at date of application, Henderson, Jefferson Co. N.Y. with his son name not stated.
Age at date of application, 60 years. Born at Methuen, Essex Co. Mass.
Remarks: 1821 Soldier stated he lived with son, name not given.
* Searched under Howes Hewes Hornel Howes Hughes etc
Very respectfully,

INVALID.
File No. 48,796
Joseph H. Barker Rev. Rev. Rev.
Act: 18 March 18
Index:—Vol. 8 , Page 383
[Arrangement of 1870.]

May-16. 1905 History to Mrs. E. L. Parker River City Mo.
1905 Nov. 7. History to Sarah B. Parker M.B.H.
1907 Oct. 25. Recd. for last payment. 1907 Oct. 25 History to Miss Pearl Parker C.

War Department J. C. Calhoun.
O. Hungerford Esq. Watertown N. York.

18,2652
Joseph H. Newton
Sturminster Newton
Wootton Bassett, Wilts.
Recd 15 Feb 1822-
John D. Esquire Edwards Esquire Pension Office War Department Washington
9 am.
15 Jan 1822
Filed

Jo. U. Parker
Washington
The bed & bedding in this schedule was erroneously added by the Court as and is all his property & is therefore new property O. H. Hargrave

I Elisha Parker of Northinton in the county of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire. Do testify and declare upon oath, that in the year 1778, I was a Soldier at Westpoint in New York, under the command of Col: Malcom who commanded that post, and that I was well acquainted with Joseph W: Parker, whose native place (as well as my own) was Mathuen in the county of Essex and common wealth of Massachusetts, tho' now said Joseph is an inhabitant of Henderson in the county of Jefferson and State of New York, and I further say that said Joseph was a private Soldier in the same Regiment with me, he enlisted when I did and passed Muster with me at Andover, and went on with me and joined the Army when I did, and served nine months at one period in the same Regiment with me in the Continental Establishment under the command of Col: Malcom at Westpoint, (viz) from the first of May 1778, to some time in Feb: 1779, and then his time being expired he was Honorably Discharged. I further say that he had a written discharge for nine months service done in the Continental Establishment. I saw his discharge. I further say, that I am no way personally interested in his case neither directly nor indirectly, and further saith not
Elisha Parker
State of New Hampshire Hillsborough ss } March 10 th 1820 then Elisha Parker above named Personally appearing made solemn oath that the above declaration by him subscribed is just and true. before me Benj a B. Darling jus. peace
Hillsborough ss } March 10 th 1820 This certifies that I have been well acquainted with the above named Elisha Parker for more than a Dozen years last passed having lived a near Neighbor to him, and know his character for truth to be unimpeachable, and the fullest credit may be given to his testimony. Benj a B. Darling justice of the peace

State of New Hampshire Secretary's Office
March 5 th 1821
I hereby certify that Benjamin B. Darling whose name is subscribed to the within certificates was at the date thereof viz. on the 10 th of March last as Justice of the peace for the County of Hillsborough in said State duly appointed and com- missioned, and that to his acts and attestations as such faith and credit are due.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the State on the day of the date hereof.
Sam l Sparkhawk Secretary

I Thomas Whitcher of Newport in the county of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire, sixty years of age, do testify and declare upon oath, that in the year 1778 I was a soldier at West Point in Colo. Malcombs regiment who commenced their post - that I was personally acquainted with Joseph B. Barker whose native place, (as well as my own) was Methuen in the county of Essex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, tho' now the said Joseph is an inhabitant of Henderson in the county of Jefferson and State of New York - and I further say that said Joseph was a private soldier in the same regiment with me. He enlisted when I did, and passed muster with me at Andover and went on with me and joined the army when I did and served nine months, at one period in the same regiment with me in the Continental Establishment under the command of Colo. Malcombs at West Point, (ver.) from the first of May 1778 to some time in February 1779, and then his time being expired, he was honorably discharged. Our discharges being both written on one piece of paper, I put them into my pocket book and brought them home and laid them up till such time as Barker should call for it, which he never has till now. When I came to look for it, I could not find it, and think I must have lost it. I further say that I am no way personally interested in his case neither directly nor indirectly, and further saith not
Thomas Whitcher
Cheshire, ss. 29th February, 1820. Then the before mentioned Thomas Whitcher personally appeared before me and made solemn oath that the above declaration is by him subscribed in just and true
Hubbard Newton Jus. Peace

29 th February 1820. This certifies that I have been well acquainted with the within named Thomas Whitten for more than twenty years, having lived in the same town with him, and know his character to be unimpeachable, and that the fullest credit may on all occasions be given to his testimony Hubbard Newton Justice
State of New Hampshire Secretary's Office
March 5 th 1821
I hereby certify that Hubbard Newton Esq r whose name is subscribed to the foregoing certificate was on the day of the date thereof viz t on the 29 th of February last a Justice of the peace for the County of Cheshire in said State duly appointed and commissioned, and that to his acts and attestations as such faith and credit are due.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand affixed the public seal of the State at Concord this 5 th day of March 1821
Sam l Grafton Secretary

Westerlo (New York) Jan. 7 th 1822
Sir Herewith is returned the Papers of Joseph W. Parker, — the Court did not like to amend their record, so therefore made a new Schedule, and I return the old one to show the date of his original application — This man applied to a Judge in 1818 but the Judge neglected to make out and forward the legal papers on account of his not being there prepared with the necessary evidence, Parker has always supposed that he should draw pay from that time and as if there is any way now by which he can obtain it he is able to show conclusively that he made the application
I am Sir Respectfully Yours & O. Hunsford
J. S. Edwards Esq.

1842
J. S. Edwards Esq. Pension Office War Dept. Washington
Recd Aug. 11/42
Aug 11 1842

Watertown (New York) July 31 1822
Sir
I enclose to you on the 4th of Oct. last the application of Joseph W. Parker to be placed on the Pension List. Since which I have not heard from it, except through Mr. Sterling last Winter when success had not been acted upon - Mr. Parker is anxious to get his certificate previous to the 4th Sep r next if he is entitled to a place in the Row of Pen- sioners
I am Sir Respectfully Y s O. Hunsford
J. L. Edwards Esq.

O. W. and N. Div
Division.
J. S. C., Ex'r.
File No. 43.796 Joseph U. Parker Rev. War.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
Washington, D. C., October 25, 1907
SIR:
For use in the above-entitled claim for pension, you are requested to furnish this Bureau with a report in the case of Joseph U. Parker Private, Revolutionary War pensioned under the Acts of Mch. 18, 1818 & May 1, 1820 by certificate No. 18734 issued August 12, 1822 at New York Agency, showing date of last payment of pension, and whether soldier's name was dropped from the rolls on account of fraud.
Very respectfully,
V. Warner.
Commissioner.
Did 1 Sept 28 p 4.28 Vol a file 164
THE AUDITOR FOR THE INTERIOR DEPARTMENT
Treasury Department.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Washington, Oct 29 th 1907.
The Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir: In reply to your letter of 25 th inst, in case of
Joseph U. Parker,
Certificate #18,734
New York City
Agency,
Roll,
you are informed that, according to the latest account rendered by the U. S. Pension Agent, the records of this office show
payment to have been made at $8.- per month to
1 September 1828 date of death, in November 1828. Payment was made to Orson Parker, Administrator of the estate of Joseph U. Parker, who resided in Adams, Jefferson Co. N.Y.
Letter herewith returned.
W. Respectfully,
[Handwritten signature: R. B. Mason]
Auditor.
[Handwritten mark: 6]
By
Deputy Auditor.

O. M. H.
43005 18733 R
Pierce City Mo May 1 st 1905-
Commissioner of Pensions Dear Sir
I have been trying to get- war record of Joseph Parker (or perhaps Joseph Upton Parker) he was a Revolutionary soldier served in a Massachusetts Regiment I suppose Essex or Middlesex County, and drew a pension for his services he died in Henderson, Jefferson County, New York in 1828, I suppose can tell by Pension roll the number of his Regiment, - as there are numerous Joseph Parkers from those two counties but of course only one died Henderson N.Y. A. 20, 1828, I suppose would have to have his descriptive roll If you will please see that - I get - the required information will be greatly obliged, I suppose his pension certificate - or record would show N o Regt - & Co - It is useless to tell you I am green about such things. but if there is any charges will remit - then Yours Truly Mrs E. L. Parker, Pierce City Mo

TREASURER'S OFFICE,
Arkansas Republican State Committee
W. B. FERGUSON, TREASURER.
LITTLE ROCK, ARK. October 24, 1905.
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:--
Would you favor me with the pension record of Joseph U. Parker, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
First Enlistment August 1777 to December 1, 1777, in Captain Whittier's Company, Col. Brigget's Reg. of Mass.
Last Enlistment, three months, Captain Abbott, Col._____
Battles engaged in, Saratoga.
Residence at enlistment, Methuen, Mass.
Date of application for pension, October 3, 1821.
Residence at date of application, Henderson, N.Y.
Age at date of application, 60 years
Died, . . . . .
Claim was allowed.
Yours truly,
(Miss) Sarah Barney Parker,
113 East Ninth St.
Little Rock, Ark.

O. W. N. H.
Numa, Ia. Oct 9, 1907
Dept. of Interior Bureau of Pensions. Washington D. C.
Gentlemen:
Please send me copy of military history of Ephriam Potter, a soldier in the Revolution- ary War.
Battles engaged in: Kingsbury Stillwater and Surrender of Burgoyne. Enlisted at Brookfield Mass. Made application for pension April 18th, 1818. Claim allowed.

Residence, Ellisburg N.Y. Aged 65 years at date of application.
Died at Ellisburg N.Y.
July 13, 1830.
Also record of Joseph U. Parker who enlisted in Methuen, Mass, in Capt. Whittier, Co. Colonel Briggetts Regiment, and died in Henderson, Jefferson, Co. N.Y. Sept. 2, 1828.
Yours Truly,
(Miss) Pearl Parker,
Nuema, Iowa,