Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 26,814, for Robert Parker, New Hampshire

SERVICE
NUMBER
N.H.
Parker Robert Rebekah
W. 26.814
CONTENTS
8 x 2

Vermont
Robert Parker of Washington Co. in the State of Vermont who was a Captd. Rm. in the Company commanded by Captain Wright of the reg t commanded by Col. Kelley in the M. Hampshire line for three years from 1777
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 99 Dollars 16 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 day of Septem- ber 1832. and paid to said Day Present.
Arrears to 4th of September 1832 $148.74 Semi-annual allowance ending 14 March 1833 49.58
  P. to 4 Sept. 1832 under  198.32    Act 18 March 1818  144.00         54.32  
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Book D.
Wm. Allison Clerk. Vol. 4 Page 79.

1462: Vermont. Burlington
let to P. Sgt. Burlington H.W. Gadwell Sept 27 1843. do to W.C. Munthe. his aft Oct 18. 1843
Rep. Aug 12
Rebekah Parker widow of Robert Parker who was a Corp & Sgt. in the N. Hampshire line for 18 mo & 20 days (Arbe) 5 " + 10 - Sgt.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 9 5 Dollars & 10 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12th day of August, 1843 and sent to
W. W. Gadwell Montpelier Vt.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 1. Page 29.
Date of death within 93.

Rob t Parker 3 Ap t
Mr. Hamilton
delayed Correct
For 3 years
The judge omits the need of the act

I have been this Judge of Claims as aforesaid certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the the said Robert Parker did serve in the Revolutionary war as stated in the preceding Declaration against the common enemy and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me to the Secretary for the Department of war pursuant to the provisions of the aforementioned act of Congress.
Given at April 3 d - 1818.
Warren Ellis Judge of Claims
STATE OF VERMONT, } I, George Rich Clerk Washington, ss. } of the County of Washington aforesaid, Do certify, That the Hon. Warren Ellis
who made the above CERTIFICATE, and before whom the annexed Declaration was taken, was a Judge of the County Court within and for the County aforesaid, at the respective dates thereof, acting under the authority of this State, and duly qualified for that purpose ; and that his name subscribed thereto, is his own proper signature.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of said County, at Montpelier in said County, this 3 d day of April in the Year One Thousand Eight hundred and Eighteen.
George Rich Clerk.

STATE OF VERMONT,
COUNTY OF Washington ss.
I Robert Parker of Barre in the County of Washington and State of Vermont being duly sworn, doth declare, depose and say, that, on or about the ninth day of April A. D. 1778 I was duly enlisted into the service of the United States, for the term of three years that I belonged to Captain Joseph Wait, Company, and Colonel Joseph Billings Regiment, of the New Hampshire Line and served therein, against the common enemy, for the term of three years, as a Private, Corporal & Sergeant until honorably discharged at West Point, on or about the 13th day of April 1780, by Colonel Joseph Billings. His written discharge has been many years lost or mislaid.
I further depose and say, that I am now, and ever since have been a citizen of the United States. and that by reason of my reduced circumstances in life I am in need of assistance from my country for support.
Robert Parker
Declared, sworn, and subscribed, by the above named Robert Parker before me at Barre in the County aforesaid, this 3rd day of April A. D. 1818.
Warren Ellis Judge of Court

Robert Parker
Schumann
2916
March 1819 Con

State of Vermont ) On this 29th day of June 1820 personally appeared Washington Co. ) me in open court, being the Supreme Court for the County of Washington & a court of Record for said County — Robert Parker age 80 years resident in Barre in said County, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolution- ary War as follows. — enlisted 9th April 1777 in Capt. Jason Wright's Company & Col. Joseph Cilley's Regt of the New Hampshire line, for three years & served in said Company & Regt until discharged at West Point April 13th 1780. That my original declaration for a pension is dated on the 3rd day of April 1813 & my pension certificate issued thereon is numbered 3916 — & dated October 26th 1818. — And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818, & that I have not since that time by gift, sale or in any man- ner disposed of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby to 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 & naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war," passed on the 18th day of March 1818, & that I have not since 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 & by me subscribed. to wit, — one horse — cutter & harness — 1 Cow — one yearling — 10 sheep — 10 lambs — 2 hogs — 2 chests — 2 tables 2 benches — 5 pewter platters — 5 pewter plates — 12 earthen Do. — 1 tea pot 1 coffee

hereto annexed & by me subscribed. to wit, — one horse — cutter & harness — 1 bow — one yearling — 10 sheep — 10 lambs — 2 hogs — 2 chests — 2 tables — 2 kettles — 5 pewter platters — 5 pewter plates — 12 earthen Do. — 1 tea pot 1 coffee pot. — 10 cups & saucers — 1 pewter basin — 2 great bowls. — 1 milk pan — 1 pail — tub — 1 churn — 2 shovels — 2 hoes — 1 fire shovel. — one pair of tongs. one lantern. — 2 1/2 pint tumblers. — 1 tea kettle — 6 chairs — one watch. 2 wheels.
That I am a Farmer by occupation, but on account of a lameness in my leg I can not pursue it. That my wife is 56 years of age & rather feeble - that I have one daughter named 16 years of age. one Son named John of the age of 14 years. one daughter named Sarah of the age of 9 years, who together can support themselves - that without the aid of my friends or the country I cannot support myself & family. - Robert Parker
Robert Parker
Sworn to & declared on the 29th day of June 1820 before the Court. — Geo. Risk Clerk
State of Vermont } Washington County } ss } I George Rich Clerk of the Supreme. do hereby certify that the foregoing schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the records of the said court. 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 twenty three dollars and sixty four cents  one hundred forty eight dollars and seventy five cents . In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the said court on this 19th day of July 1820. George Rich, Clerk

154] 3760 Rebecca Parker wid of Robert Vet.
Act July 1 185
Mar. 1783 decd 1834
Allow (see Rolls p 84)
Carp 18 mo. 20d, 68.44
beef 5 mo. 10 - 26.66
$ 95.10
Ha S French U S S

Declaration. -
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7 th July 1838 entitled "An Act granting half pay & pensions to certain Widows".
State of Vermont Washington County & District
On this 8 th day of September A.D. 1838
personally appeared, Relucka Parker , a resident of Barre in the County of Washington aforesaid aged 74 years, before the Honorable Court of probate now sitting within & for the County and District of Washington aforesaid, 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 Robert Parker late of said Barre deceased a revolutionary pensioner under the act of March 18-1818 on the roll of the State of Vermont who was a private & sergeant in the Army of the revolution - That he enlisted in Amherst New Hampshire in Col. G. Gilley's Regiment for 3 years & served out his time, the time of his enlistment on the name of his Capt, she does not remember but refers to his original declaration on file in the pension Office for dates & other particulars.
She further declares that she was married to the said Robert Parker on the 11 th day of September in the year seventeen hundred & eighty three
That her husband, the aforesaid Robert Parker died on the first day of September A.D. 1834; That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the Service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January, seventeen hundred and ninety four, to wit, at the time above stated. - My husband's first certificate, I believe from some papers left

was dated Oct. 26. 1818 No 3916.—
Rebekah Parker
Sworn to and subscribed in open court on the day & year above written — witness my hand & Seal of Office —
Jeremiah L. Norton Register
Hon. S. Prentiss N.S.
Parker
3760 Rebekah Parker's Declaration.—
Hon. S. Prentiss, Senate N.S.

August 12, 1935
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Robert Parker-W.26814 BA-J/AWF
Mr. Elijah H. Owen 3011 W. Philadelphia Avenue Detroit, Michigan
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to Robert Parker of Amherst, New Hampshire and Barre, Vermont, soldier of the War of the Revolution.
The data furnished herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 26814, based upon the service of Robert Parker during the Revolutionary War.
The date and place of birth of this soldier are not shown in the claim, nor are his parents' names given.
Robert Parker enlisted in Amherst, New Hampshire, April 9, 1777, served as private, corporal and sergeant in Captain Jason Wait's company, Colonel Joseph Gilley's New Hampshire regiment, and was discharged April 13, 1780.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 3, 1818, then aged about fifty-eight years, and a resident of Barre, Washington County, Vermont.
Robert Parker married September 11, 1783 in Amherst, New Hampshire, Rebekah Carleton. He died September 1, 1834 in Barre, Vermont.
The widow, Rebekah Parker, was allowed pension

on her application executed September 8, 1838, at which time she was aged about seventy-four years and a resident of Barre, Vermont.
Reference was made in 1820 to their children: a daughter, name not given, aged sixteen years; John, aged fourteen years; and Sarah, aged nine years.
John Carleton in 1838 a resident of Mt. Vernon, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, then stated that he was present at the marriage of Robert Parker and Rebekah Carleton; his relationship to the widow is not shown.
There are no further data in this claim relative to the family of Robert Parker and his wife, Rebekah, other than the statement, that their son, John, was living in 1838 in Barre, Vermont.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILGER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Ref WIDOW, &c.
File No.
26 814
Rebekah Parker
wid of
Robert Parker
deat N 16 Line
Act:
March 3 d 48
Index:—Vol.
P
, Page
115
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Apl-5-1902
Mrs. Earle S. Kiess Rutland Vt
May-1-1902
Alice L. Smith
Barre, Vt
May 26 Hist. to Mrs. Ryan Parker. V. L. L. Dec. 7 Hist. to William Stearns awg.
July 10 - Hist. to H. D. Hawkins awg.
Aug. 12 - Hist. to Elijah and awg.

No 1832 declaration in this claim when it was first filed. Every thing searched.
May 26. 1905. see other side of this paper also

I do not find an 1832 decl. I look in files & on my & showed it to Miss Nelson & she says I will have to have

Notification sent January 15th 1818 Hon. G. Crafts, H. of Reps. U. States
3,916
Vermont
Robert Parker Gilley's Regt. Sergeant New Hampshire Line In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of - 8 - Dollars per month, to commence on the 3 rd of April, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 th of Oct. 1818. and sent to George Rich Esq. Montpelier, Vermont.
Arrears to 4th of Sep r 1818. 5 mo. 2/30 40. 53 Semi-ann. all'ee ending 4 th Mar 1819. 48. 00
88 53
Col Gilley
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
3 years 1777
Mare, Washington County Conn. United

1547 Burlington, Vermont
Rebecca Parker widow of Robert Parker
who was a pensioner under the Act of June 7. 1832 and who died on the 1 st Sept. 1834. of Washington Co, in the State of Vermont who was a Corpl & Sergt. in the company commanded by Captain Wright of the Regt. commanded by Col. Kelley in the N. Hampshire line for 18 mos. & 20 days Corp. 68.44 5 " " 10 " Sergt. 26.66 $95.10
Inscribed on the Roll of Burlington at the rate of 95 Dollars 10 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 th day of Jan. 1839 and sent to Hon. S. Prentiss Senate.
Arrears to the 14th of Sep. '38. 237.75 Semi-annual allowance ending 6 Nov. '39. 47.55 $285.30
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk, Book A, Vol. 2 Page 52

Robt Parker
Sery t 5 mo. 15 d.
Cop t 18 mo. 15 d.
$99 = 16 per ann
99.16 49.58 148.74
Place here a anda at 7 June 1852
79
In Day End Present

Payable on 4 th March & 4 th Sept. in each year by D. Robinson Esq. Agent Bennington
Vermont
Rob t . Parker
Rob t Parker
Recorded
Now residing in Barns previous thereto in Mount Vernon (N.H.) last night Conesbury & Co. (Essex St. N.Y.)

Payable on 11 th March & 11 th Sept in each year by S r William Lloyd Bennington
Penelope
Rev d Park
Recorded
Now residing in Barr previous thereto in Mount Vernon N.H. Capt. Mait Co. Infantry & Col. Clevy 12 th Regt.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I CERTIFY, That in conformity with the Law of the UNITED STATES,
of the 18 th of March, 1818, _____
Robert Parker, _____ late a Sergeant _____ in the Army of the Revolution, _____
is inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the Vermont _____ Agency, at the rate of _____ eight _____ dollars _____ _____ per month, to commence on the third _____ day of April, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen.
GIVEN at the WAR OFFICE of the UNITED STATES, this twenty-sixth day of October one thousand eight hundred and eighteen.
J. H. Calhoun Secretary of War.

District of Columbia Washington County ss
On the 8 day of October 1832 personally appeared before me the subscriber a Notary Public for the County aforesaid - Ira Day and made oath on the holy Evangel of Almighty God that Robert Parker the Pensioner within named was living on Tuesday the second day of October instant
Sworn to and subscribed the day and Year aforesaid before me
Ira Day
Henry Wheelwright Notary Public
I certify that Ira Day who signed the above affidavit is personally known to me and that he is a gentleman of truth and veracity
Stephen Haight
1916

I Asa. Boutwell of Barre Washington County and State of Vermont of Lawfull Age Testify and say That I have Ben well acquainted with Robert Parker for upwards of fifty years and I know him to be the same Robert Parker that lived into the service of the United State In 1777 and was In Col. Gilley's Regiment with me, and I know him to be the same Robert Parker mentioned In his Deposition Asa Boutwell
State of Vermont } at Barre April 3 d - 1818 Washington County } personally appeared the above named Asa Boutwell and made oath that the above Deposition contains the truth and nothing but the truth before me Harrison Otis Judge of Court

1898 Declaration of Rebekah Parker to Obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 3 rd March 1843 $95:10 per annum
W. W. Goodwell, Notary, Vt.

Declaration
In Order to obtain the benifits of the Act of Congress of the 3 d March, 1843, granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the Act of July 7 th 1838
State of Vermont Washington County ss } On this Thirtieth day of March one thousand eight hundred and forty three personally appeared be- fore me William W. Goodwell a justice of the peace within and for the county of Washington Rebekah Parker a resident of Barre - in the county of Washington and State of Vermont aged Seventy nine years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her Oath, make the follow- -ing declaration, in Order to obtain the benifits of the provision made by the 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 Robert Parker deceased who was a corporal and sergeant in the Army of the Revolution and that for the particular service and under who my said husband did duty I Respectfully refer to my said Husbands declaration for which he received a pension of the United States under the Act of the 18 th March 1818. And do further state that I drew a pension from the United States under the Act of July 7 th 1838 of Ninety five dollars and ten cents per Annum which I drew for the full term of five years.
She further declares that she is a widow and the widow of the above named Robert Parker.
Rebekah Parker
In presence of John Parker Diana Cook
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above Written Before me William W. Goodwell Justice of peace

I hereby certify that I have been personally acquainted with Rebekah Parker signor of the within declaration ever since her commencing to draw a pension under the Act of 7 th July 1838 and know her to be the same individual and that she remains a Widow and resides in Barn in the County of Washington William W. Goodell Justice of the peace
STATE OF VERMONT, } I, S. Churchill Clerk of the County Court of the County Washington, County,.....ss. } of Washington in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify that
William W. Goodell
is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said county, duly commissioned and qualified; that his commission was dated on the 30 th day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty two and will expire the thirtieth day of November next, and that his signatures to the foregoing are genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said County Court, this thrice day of
May
A. D. 1843
Stithman Churchill Clerk.

Affidavits in case of Rehuckah Parke
Rebecca Parke

I Rebekah Parker of Barre county of Washington State of Vermont Widow of Robert Parker late of Barre Deceased of lawful age certify & say I have no family record of my marriage & do not know of there being any in existence Rebekah Parker
Sworn to before me Decm 22 d 1838 at said Barre Chapin Keith Justice of the Peace
I certify that the said Rebekah Parker is well known to me and of good character and & creditable witness Chapin Keith Justice of Peace
State of Vermont ss. I Joshua Vail Washington County ss. Clerk of the County court within and for the County of Washington aforesaid of Peace do hereby certify that Chapin Keith & Stephen Freeman Justices of the Peace duly appointed & acting under the authority of this State that their names to the affidavits herewith attached are their own & for use have written In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court this 22 d day of December A.D. 1838 - Joshua Vail Clerk

I John Parker of Barre County of Washington State of Vermont of Lawful age testify & say that Robert Parker deceased late of said Barre, died on the first day of Sept 1834 and that Rebeckah Parker is his widow now living & remains unmarried, — & they were my parents. — John Parker
Sworn to before me Barre October 26th A. D. 1838 at said Barre —
Stephen Freeman Justice of the Peace
I Geo. W. Collamer of Barre in the County of Washington and State of Vermont of lawful age testify and say that Robert Parker deceased late of said Barre, died on the first day of September 1834 and that Rebeckah Parker is his widow now living & remains unmarried —
Geo. W. Collamer
Sworn to before me Barre Oct. 26th 1838.
Stephen Freeman Justice of the Peace
I certify that the said John Parker & George W. Collamer are well known to me and are men of good character & credible witnesses — Stephen Freeman Justice of Peace

Town Clerk's affidavit

I David Stewart certify & say that I am the present Town Clerk of the Town of Amherst in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire and have in my possession the records of said Town of Amherst and the ancient records of what is now called Mount Vernon and for maybe belonged to Amherst. I have this day examined said Records for the purpose of ascertaining whether the marriage of Robert Parker and Rebecca Gullett is therein recorded but I do not find the record of their marriage among said Records, and am satisfied it is not recorded, on the records of said Town.
David Stewart
Hillsborough SS Oct 21 st 1838
Personally appeared the above named David Stewart and made oath in due form of Law that the above certificate by him sub- scribed is true
Before me Perley Doyen Justice of The Peace

I Andrew Wallace, Clerk of the Superior Court of Jurisdiction for the County of Hillsborough in the State of New Hampshire do hereby certify that Perley Dodge within and before named is a Justice of the Peace for said County of Hillsborough as before mentioned and that the foregoing signature, purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of said Court and subscribed my name, at Amherst in said County, this twenty second day of October Anno Domini 1838.
A. Wallace Clerk

John Carlton's affidavit of Marriage of Rebecca Parkin
Marriage

I John Carleton of Mont Vernon in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire, of lawful age testify and say, that in the month of September in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty three Robert Parker late of Barre in the State of Vermont, was married to Rebekah Carleton. I was present on that occasion and saw the marriage solemnized; They were married by Moses Nichols a Justice of the Peace in the town of Amherst in said County of Hillsborough. I further depose and say that I have examined the records in said town of Amherst and find no record of the above marriage thereon. John Carleton
Sworn to and subscribed this eleventh day of October in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight Before me Nathaniel Bruce Justice of the Peace
Hereby certify that John Carleton the above deponent sustains a good moral character and is a creditable witness Nathaniel Bruce Justice of the Peace
I Andrew Wallace, clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature for the County of Hillsborough in the State of New Hampshire do hereby certify that Nathaniel Bruce is a Justice of the Peace for said County of Hillsborough as above, and that the foregoing signatures, purporting to be his, are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of said Court and subscribed my name at Amherst in said County this twelfth day of October in the year of our Lord 1838.
A. Wallace Clerk

James L. Edwards, Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions.
Mr. Edwards will be so good as to examine the declaration and proof herewith sent, and let me know his decision upon the case as early as may be.
L. Prentiss.
Wednesday,
Jan. 2nd.

JAMES C. HOUGHTON, PRESIDENT. JOSEPH A. DE BOER, VICE PRESIDENT. HARRY M. GUTLER, TREASURER. OSMAN D. CLARK, SECRETARY. DR. A. B. BIRKE, MEDICAL DIRECTOR. JAMES B. ESTER, SUPT. OF AGENCIES.
EARLE S. KINSLEY, Gen'l Agent,
National Life Insurance Co. of Vermont.
(MUTUAL)
QUINN BUILDING!
Rutland, Vt., Mar. 3, 1902.
Pension Department,
Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen,-
I wish to know about the Revolutionary Service of Robert Parker, who enlisted from Mt. Vernon or Amherst N. H. I believe he served seven years in the war and drew a pension. Can you tell me date of birth and death? I think he died in Barre, Vt.
Was he a private or an officer? His wife's name was Rebbecca Carleton.
Yours very truly,
Mrs. Earle S. Kinsley.
B. B.

ScL
Dear General,
March 24. 1902.
Commissioner of Pensions,
Dear Sir:
Will you kindly send me the Revolutionary Pension Record of Robert Parker. I have been informed that he enlisted from Amherst N. H. April 9th 1777 and was

discharged April. 10 th . 17 th Co. I am not certain that he had a pension but am told that his widow Rebecca Carleton Parker received a pension and at time of her death resided in Danne, Vermont. The information asked for is wanted for genealogical purposes. Any information you

may be able to give me will be much appreciated.
Yours truly Alice H. Smith. 21 Great St., Dane. Ct.

Rev. War Section.
Rev Sec
2
1
Bureau of Pensions.
Copied from Register of Sons of American Revolution
Col. Myron Melvin Parker Washington D.C.
Record of Robert Parker, of Amherst Massachusetts, Private, Captain Immothy Clements Co, Col. David Gilman N.H. Reg. Apr. 15, 1776; Private Capt. Joseph Fords Co. Col. Moses Nichols N.H. Reg. 1777,, Private, Captain Jason Waite Co, Col. Joseph Gilman N.H. Reg. 1779.

I am unable to furnish further information (see your letter to me of May 6/15) but hope you can get it for me from the Pension records,
His son, Robert, Jr. was my husband's grandfather, and I desire a record for my daughter for eligibility to the D. A. R.
I especially desire dates of birth and death also places of same.
Hoping for a favorable reply
I am, yours truly
Mrs. Byron J. Parker 2825 High St Pueblo Colorado
May 20/15.

KIDDER, PEABODY & CO.
118 DEVONSHIRE ST. BOSTON
17 WALL STREET NEW YORK
BRANCH OFFICES 216 BERKELEY ST. BOSTON 45 EAST 42 ND ST. NEW YORK 10 WEYBOSSET ST. PROVIDENCE, R. I. 5 CLINTON ST. NEWARK
BOSTON June 16th, 1927.
Commissioner of Pensions, Revolutionary Section, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
At the suggestion of Mr. Henry D. Warren, Secretary of the Society of Colonial Wars in this state, I am writing to ask that you send me a copy of the service record of Robert Parker in the Revolutionary War, as set forth in his widow's application for pension on account of said services. The widow's name was Rebecca Parker, and she was living in Barre, Washington County, Vermont in 1840.
Thanking you for your attention to this matter, I remain,
Yours very truly,
A handwritten signature in cursive, appearing to read "W. B. Stearns". The signature is written in dark ink and is positioned to the right of the closing "Yours very truly,".
WBS:G

KIDDER, PEABODY & CO.
115 DEVONSHIRE ST. BOSTON
17 WALL STREET NEW YORK
BRANCH OFFICES 216 BERKELEY ST. BOSTON 45 EAST 42 ND ST. NEW YORK 10 WEYBOSSET ST. PROVIDENCE, R.I. 5 CLINTON ST. NEWARK
BOSTON Aug. 9th, 1927.
↓ P.O. Box #7
Commissioner of Pensions, Revolutionary Section, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
On June 16th I wrote to you a letter, the contents of which are as follows:-
At the suggestion of Mr. Henry D. Warren, Secretary of the Society of Colonial Wars in this State, I am writing to ask that you send me a copy of the service record of Robert Parker in the Revolutionary War, as set forth in his widow's application for pension on account of said services. The widow's name was Rebecca Parker, and she was living in Barre, Washington County, Vermont in 1840."
I have not as yet received a reply, and shall be much obliged if you could give me the information.
Very truly yours,
Henry B. Stearns
WBS:G

20
West Somerville Mass.
Feb. 20. 1934.
Veterans Administration.
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
I find there are two Robert Parkers of Amherst, N.H., father & son, who lived during the Revolutionary War.
Will you kindly send me the pension record of the son Robert Parker Jr. , born Amherst N.H. 1759. Enlisted 1777 for 3 yrs. N.H. Line. Applied for pension 1818 which was allowed.

He died Barre, Vt., 1834.
His wife Rebecca Carleton.
Now I am most interested in the father Robt not as Parker who died in Mt. Vernon, N.H. Apr 1805 aged 73 yrs. Wife Penelope Parker. Have you any record of him. which would help me to place him in the Continental Service.
I find a Robt Parker in Capt. Jno. Clements Co in Col David Gilman's Regt. also a Robt Parker in Capt Wm Harpur's Co in Col. Isaac Wymans Regt. mustered July 16 1776.

It would seem possible both were in the War service but I cannot separate them. Any help you may give me will be greatly appreciated.
Respectfully yours.
Mrs. H. D. Hawkins.
23 Packard Ave. West Somerville.
Mass.

ELIJAH HUNTER OWEN GENEALOGIST 3011 WEST PHILADELPHIA AVENUE DETROIT, MICHIGAN
July 31, 1935
Department of Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.,
EFH Please advise if you can furnish copies of pension papers of ROBERT PARKER, b 1759 Amherst, New Hampshire, d 1834 Barre, Vt, served Wait's Co, Gilley's regt-New Hampshire Line 1777- Applied for pension 1818 which was allowed, -married 1783 REBECCA CARLETON b 1764.
Also record of application of widow REBECCA(Carleton)PARKER made in 1843 at age of 79.
Yours very truly
Elijah H. Owen

West Lebanon, N.H.
April 7, 1940
Veterans Administration Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
If it is possible, I wish you could send me the military record of Robert only Parker (Revolutionary War). He lived for a time in Mooris, N. Y. and had a son Robert, born 1782.
He is supposed to have served in the New Hampshire Militia. There is another Robert Parker from Amherst, N. H. but that is not the one. He settled later in Landgrove, Vermont.
I am not positive the first name was Robert, but if you have a Parker who settled in Mooris after the war who had a son Robert, it would probably be the one.
If you can give me any

information about this, I would be more than grateful.
Very truly yours
Mr S. E. Hunt
Box 184

May 14, 1940
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BA-J/MS see
Robt. Parker No. 26814
Mrs. S. E. Hunt Box 184 West Lebanon, New Hampshire
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Robert Parker who served in the New Hampshire militia, and lived after the war in Meers, New York, and had a son, Robert, born in 1788. You state that you are not interested in the one from Amherst, New Hampshire, who settled later in Vermont, and that you are not certain the one in which you are interested was named Robert.
A careful search of the records has been made and the only soldier with the name Robert Parker of New Hampshire found was the one of the description in which you state you are not interested.
Without the full name of soldier with surname Parker in whom you are particularly interested, a proper search of the records cannot be made. If you are able to ascertain his given name and will furnish as much as possible of the following data in regard to him, another search of the records will be made and a report furnished you: approximate dates of birth and death, places of residence at enlistment and after service and given name of wife or widow.
Very truly yours
A. D. MILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator
See notation attached to blue file jacket at back of this cover.

March 10, 1934
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Robert Parker-W.26814 BA-J/AWF
Mrs. H. D. Hawkins 23 Packard Avenue West Somerville, Massachusetts
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Robert Parker, who died in April, 1805 in Mt. Vernon, New Hampshire, and the Revolutionary War record of Robert Parker, who was born in 1759 in Amherst, New Hampshire and died in Barre, Vermont.
Revolutionary War data furnished by this office are obtained from claims for pension and bounty land made to the United States, based upon military service of soldiers in that war. A search of the records fails to show such claims on file on account of the services of a Robert Barker, who died in 1805 in Mt. Vernon, New Hampshire.
The data furnished herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W.26814, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Robert Parker, born in Amherst, New Hampshire and died in Barre, Vermont.
of Amherst + Barre Vermont
The date and place of birth of this soldier are not shown, nor are the names of his parents given.
Robert Parker enlisted at Amherst, New Hampshire, April 9, 1777, served as private, corporal and sergeant in Captain Jason Wait's company, Colonel Joseph Cilley's New Hampshire regiment, and was discharged April 13, 1780.
He was allowed pension on his application executed, April 3, 1818, then aged about fifty-eight years,

years and a resident of Barre, Washington County, Vermont.
The soldier, Robert Parker, married September 11, 1783 in Amherst, New Hampshire, Rebekah Carleton. He referred to his children in 1820 as follows- a daughter, name not given, aged sixteen years; son, John, aged fourteen years; daughter, Sarah, aged nine years.
Robert Parker died September 1, 1834 in Barre, Vermont. His widow, Rebekah Parker, was allowed pension on her application executed, September 8, 1838, at which time she was seventy-four years old and a resident of Barre, Vermont.
John Carleton in 1838 a resident of Mt. Vernon, New Hampshire said that he was present at the marriage of Robert Parker and his wife, Rebekah; his relationship to the widow, Rebekah, not stated. Hillsborough S -
There are no further data in this claim relative to the family of Robert Parker and his wife, Rebekah, other than the statement, that their son, John, was living in 1838 in Barre, Vermont.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

aws December 7, 1927
William B. Stearns 115 Devonshire St. P.O. Box 7 Boston, Mass
Sir:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 26814, it appears that Robert Parker enlisted at Amherst, New Hampshire, April 9, 1777 and served as Private, Corporal, and Sergeant in Captain Jason Wait's Company, Colonel Joseph Cilley's New Hampshire Regiment, and served disch until April 13, 1780.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 3, 1818, while a resident of Barre, Washington County, Vermont, aged fifty-eight years. He died September 1, 1834.
Soldier married September 11, 1783 in Amherst, New Hampshire, Rebekah  Rebecca Carleton.
She was allowed pension on her application executed September 8, 1838, while a resident of Barre,

Boston, Dec 24. P.O. Box 1 Mittler B. 2490142
December 1, 1851
Vermont, aged seventy-four years.
In 1820, soldier referred to his children, a daughter, name not stated, aged sixteen years; son, John, aged fourteen years; and daughter, Sarah, aged nine years.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.
Battles engaged in, _____ Residence of soldier at enlistment, _____ Date of application for pension, _____ Residence at date of application, _____ Age at date of application, _____
Remarks: _____ _____ _____ _____ _____
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19____
1926814
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Robert Parker a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Apr. 9. 1777 Apr. 13. 1780 Rob. Cpl Sgt. Jason Waite Joseph Tilly N.H.                                     
Battles engaged in, _____
Residence of soldier at enlistment, enlisted in Amherst, N.H.
Date of application for pension, Apr. 3. 1818 His cl. was al.
Residence at date of application, Barre Washington Co. Vt.
Age at date of application, 58 yrs. Died Sept. 1. 1834.
Remarks: Soldier married Sept. 11. 1783 Rebecca Carlton
She was al. pension on an app. of Sept. 7. 1838 while a resident of Barre Vt. aged 74 years. In 1820 Soldier befored to his children: a daughter 16 yrs old. John 14 yrs. Sarah 9 yrs.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.
Apr 13. 1780