Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 5,476, for William Parmer, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Parmer, William or Palmer
N. 5,476
Sarah
CONTENTS

14. 124. R.
Kentucky
William Palmer
Fayette county in the state of Kentucky who was a Corporal in the regiment commanded by Colonel Finberger of the Virginia line, for the term of nine months
Inscribed on the roll of Kentucky at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 29 of October 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 14. of Sept 1819 and sent to Hon. H. Clay, by Mr Edward
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1819 13. 64
Semi-ann. all'ce ending March 1820 48
10 mo \frac{3}{31} \frac{4}{30}
$ 61. 64
Revoy. 81. 83
In's 68. 19
$ 13. 64
{ Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818. }
Diff between In's & Revoy Pen. from 29. Oct 1818 to 4. Sept 1819 } 13. 64

628 Richmond Virginia
Sarah Palmer widow of William Palmer, or Sam who was a Corporal in the Revs. war.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 33 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 day of Jany 1845 and sent to
Hon. W. L. Goggin, St. Rep.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2 Page 145

DISTRICT OF Kentucky, ss.
On this _____ day of October 1818, before me the subscriber, one of the sole Judges of the Franklin Circuit Court of Henderson for the said district, personally appeared William Palmer aged 61 years, resident in Hayette County in the said district, who being by me first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the late 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:" That he, the said William Palmer enlisted in Prince William in the state of
Virginia in the company commanded by Captain William Johnson  eleventh independent  where acted in the capacity of corporal of the Seventh Virginia Regiment , commanded by Colonel Morgan  and  supplied the Corps being commanded by Brigadier General William Woodford ; that he continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States until the 11th day of September 1777 upwards of 9 months, when he was discharged from service in  taken prisoner at the battle of Brandywine
_____ that he was in the battles of Brumwick, Brandywine where he lost his leg and that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support; and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services.
Sworn to and declared before me, the day and year aforesaid.
Silas W. Roe _____ A. Judge
I, _____ Judge, &c. as aforesaid, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said William Palmer did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months, on the continental establishment; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress. I also certify that I am satisfied that he is in reduced circumstances.
Silas W. Roe Grand Judge

Franklin Circuit Set
I Francis P Blair clerk of said Court do Certify that the Hon ble Silas M Noel who hath subscribed his name to the within Declaration is the presiding Judge in and for said Circuit and full faith and credit, is also ought to be given to all his official acts as such.
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my private seal (no seal of office being provided) at the Court house in the Town of Frankfort in the State of Kentucky this 29 th day of October 1818 and in the 44 th Year of the Commonwealth
Francis P Blair
Lentigton, K.
Adams

I William Palmer do hereby relinquish my former Pension of Six Dollars Sixty-Six and Two-Thirds cents, heretofore paid to me as a Pensioner on the Roll of the Virginia Agency.
Wm Palmer Mark
Teste O'Callaghan

William Palmer's
Schedule
John and Smith M c Edy 81 26 sep 1820

Fayette county to wit September court 1820
On motion of William Palmer who produced in court his pension schedule and certificate, which was sworn to It is ordered that the same be recorded and certified to the secretary of the war department which is in the following words viz.
Schedule.
District of Kentucky } Fayette county, court } On this 11 th day of September 1820, personally appeared, in open court, being a court of record for the said district, and Fayette County, having, by act of Assembly, its proceedings admitted to record and possessing Power to fine and imprison for contempt, William Palmer aged 64 years, resident in Woodford County, in said district, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the revolutionary war as follows:— He enlisted in Prince William County Virginia under captain William Johnson, of the 10 th Virginia regiment, on continental establishment com- =manded by Col d Morgan, (afterwards by

Chebecker as arranged after the battle of Brandywine) in the year 1776, for three years or during the war—Served till the action of Brandywine aforesaid, when he lost his right leg in battle and was taken prisoner by the British—He was also at Bruns w ick and several smaller engagements before that time—General William Woodford commander of the Brigade at Brandywine. And 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 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 18 th 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, nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed. One horse saddle and bridle $1.00—I have lately married a wife possessed of some property, belonging to her children but to which

I have no claim or title - My occupation formerly was a blacksmith, but I have been unable to work at the same for several years owing to my eye sight failing me 76. 86.
My family consists of my wife and her chits as follows, Richard who is nearly of age. I have no debts due me except what is coming for a pension from the United States and Virginia, to which I think I am justly entitled, and I owe about fifteen dollars
William his Parmer mark  W. P.
Sworn to and declared, on the 11 th day of September 1820 before us Mathew Elder, William Stone Waller Bullock, Justices of the peace and Judges of the said Fayette County Court State of Kentucky

of the said Fayette County Court State of Kentucky
Fayette County Court, Sept. 13 th 1820 P. James K. Rodes clerk of the Court, in and for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing Certificate and the Schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the records 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 prop- erty exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is one hundred Dollars
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court this day and date last written and of the Commonwealth the 29 th Year
MB. entertained twice on the first page before certified Attest H. Rodes Clerk H. Rodes Clerk

8522
Sarah Palmer
Pa
act 7. July 38
adm'd gme corpl.
$33
Also act 3 march 43.
$33 No 6873
Hr: Wm L. Loggin H.R.

State of Virginia, Orange County to wit. On this the 15 th day of April 1843 personally appeared before me Richard Richards a justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid Sarah Palmer or Parmet a resident of the County of Orange and State of Virginia aged about Eighty eight years, who after being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declara- tion in order to obtain the benefits of an Act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838, That she is the widow of William Palmer or Parmet, who was a soldier in the Revolutionary war, she does not know anything of his service but thinks he enlisted for the war, that at some place she believes at Brandywine he lost his leg and thinks he then quit the service but of this fact she is not positive, but of this fact she is positive that he drew an Annual pension of about Fifty dollars per annum that he got before he died his pension transferred to the State of Kentucky many years ago, or tried to get it transferred, that he returned to Kentucky with his son in law to make arrangements to move his family to the West, but before he did he died. She declares she was married to the above named William Palmer or Parmet in the County of Orange in the month of May 1781 by Parson Sanders, and that her husband the aforesaid William Palmer or Parmet died about fifteen years ago she thinks, and that she has remained his widow ever since.
Sarah her Palmer mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 15 th day of April 1843,
Richard Richards J. P.
I also certify that M rs Palmer is an old Lady and that her advanced age would render it very inconvenient

for her to attend Court, and I do also certify that Mr. Palmer's statement is in my opinion entitled to full credit. Given under my hand this the 15 th day of April 1843.
Richard Richards, Jr. H.D.
At a Monthly Court held for the County of Orange at the Courthouse, on Monday the 24 th of April, one thousand eight hundred and forty three.
The Court having examined the proceedings of Richard Richards, Jr. a member of its body in the case of Sarah Palmer or Palmer approve of the same, and order the same to be certified to the War Department.
In Testimony, that the foregoing is truly copied from the Records of the County Court of Orange, I, Reynold Chapman, Clerk of that Court, hereunto put my hand and affix the seal of the said Court, this 24 th day of April 1843, in the 67 th year of the Commonwealth.
Reynold Chapman, Clerk, Orange County Court.

APPLICATION FOR A TRANSFER.
County of Posey
88.
On this 24th  24th day of April  May 1826, before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said county of Posey personally appeared William Parmen who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain William Johnson in the regiment commanded by Colonel Febater in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the state of Kentucky from whence he has lately removed; that he now resides in the state (district, or territory,) of Indiana where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be there payable, in future; and that his reasons for removing to the state of Indiana is that his eldest daughter resides in the said state of Indiana and with whom he now makes his home. Sworn and subscribed to, before me, the day and year aforesaid.
Samuel W. Swift Justice of the peace
William Parmen his mark
NOTES.—The oath to be taken before a duly qualified magistrate, whose official character and signature must be authenticated by the certificate of the proper officer, setting forth that the person taking the testimony is a Justice of the Peace, Judge, or Notary Public, as the case may be, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
The pensioner's oath must be supported by the evidence of another person as to identity. The person must swear that he well knows him to be the same person described in the above affidavit. The magistrate must certify that the deponent is a person of veracity. This oath must also have the authentication as above required.

State of Indiana Posey County ss:
On this 1 st day of April  May 1826 - before me the subscriber a Justice of the peace for the said County of Posey Personally appeared Joshua Overton, (who is a man of veracity) who on his oath declares that he well knows William Parmer to the same person described in the within affidavit sworn and subscribed to before me the day and year aforesaid
James W Swift Justice of the peace
State of Indiana ss: Posey County I James P Drake clerk of the Circuit Court for the said County of Posey do hereby certify that James W Swift whose name is signed to the within affidavit of William Parmer and the foregoing affidavit of Joshua Overton is now and was at the time of signing the same a Justice of the peace for the said County of Posey duly qualified as such and that full faith and credit is due and ought to be given to all his official acts as such and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court at Mount Vernon this 8 th day of May 1826
James P Drake Clk C.C.

State of Virginia, Orange County to wit
On this the 15 th day of April 1843 personally appeared before me Richard Richards a Justice of the Peace in and for said County Thomas Robinson and upon Oath, says that he was well acquainted with William Palmer or Parmer deceased who drew an Invalid Pension from the Government (the said William Palmer or Parmer had a wooden leg) that a few years before his death, the date not recollecting he went to the West with his son in law, and after a while returned and had his pension transferred to Kentucky, he believes in order to a permanent residence, he again returned to the West and died without making his family that he is well acquainted with Sarah Palmer or Parmer the widow of the said William Palmer or Parmer deceased, who is a respectable old lady and believes she is upwards of Eighty years old.
Thos Robinson
Sworn and subscribed to before me this the 15 th day of April 1843 -
Richard Richards J.P.
I also hereby certify that Thomas Robinson whose signature and affidavit is above is a man of known respectability. Given under my hand this the 15 th day of April 1843.
Richard Richards J.P.

State of Virginia, Orange County to wit,
On this the
18 th day of April 1843 personally appeared before me Richard Richards Jr a justice of the peace in and for said County William Fisher a Revolutionary pensioner upon Oath says that he was well acquainted with William Palmer or Farmer who was an Invalid having lost his leg, and with Sarah Berry who is now the widow of the said William Palmer or Farmer and that he knew them before they were married in the time of the Revolutionary war, that he knows they lived together as husband and wife from about the year 1782 or 1783 and as man and wife he knew them many years -
his
William Fisher mark
Sworn and subscribed to before me this the 18 th day of April 1843 -
Richard Richards Jr
I hereby certify that William Fisher is an old man of respectability and that his affidavit above is entitled to full credit, Given under my hand this the 18 th day of April 1843
Richard Richards Jr
State of Virginia,
Orange County to wit.
I, Reynolds Chapman, clerk of the county court of Orange, do hereby certify that Richard Richards Jr, Gentleman, before whom the foregoing affidavits of John Almon, Thomas Robinson and

William Fisher were sworn to, is a Magistrate as above, and that the for- ing signatures purporting to be his, are genuine, so I do hereby believe.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal and subscribed my name, this 24 th day of April, 1843, in the 67 th year of the Commonwealth.
Raymond Chapman, Clerk Orange County Court.

State of Virginia Orange County to wit.
On this the 15 th day of April 1843 personally appeared before me Richard Richards Jr. a justice of the peace in and for said county John Almon a Revolutionary pensioner and upon oath says that he knew William Palmer or Parma who was an Invalid (having a wooden leg) and Sarah Palma or Parma now the widow of the said William Palmer or Parma deceased as husband and wife several years prior to 1794, that he knew her before their marriage and that her maiden name was Sarah Berry.
Sworn and subscribed to before me this the 15 th day of April 1843
his John D. Almonds mark
Richard Richards Jr. J.P.
I also certify that John Almon is a respectable old man and that his affidavit above is entitled to full credit. Given under my hand this 15 th day of April 1843.
Richard Richards Jr. J.P.

see letter Jan. 19. 1826 to J. P. Drake.
no
Frank H. Indiana Minister
This Man was dropped from the Roll as a pensioner under the law of March 18, 1818 & reinstated as an Invalid at $6.66 - at his own request.
He has since exhibited a schedule of his property, and wishes to be restored to the Roll as a Rev. Pensioner.
His Schedule runs thus "Horse saddle & bridle $100 - "I have lately married a wife "possessed of some property, "belonging to her children , but "to which I have no claim" Age 64. Blacksmith - unable to work much, he says - wife & one child - ages not given - served only 9 months Ind.

Declaration
In order to be restored to the pension list.
Under the act of first March 1823
County of Posey ss:
On this 1 st day of May 1826 Personally appeared in open court (being a court of Record for the county of Posey in the State of Indiana expressly made a court of Record by the laws of the state of Indiana which created it) William Palmer resident in said county aged sixty six 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 Congress of the 18 th March 1818. and 1 st May 1820. that he the said William Palmer enlisted for the term of three years or during the war in the year 1775 in the state of Virginia in the company commanded by Captain William Johnson in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Debateen in the line of the state of Virginia on the American continental establishment that he continued to serve in the said Corps until the 11 th day of September 1777. when he was discharged from the service in consequence of receiving a wound in his right leg which was amputated in a few days afterwards which wound he rec d . in the Battle of Brandywine that his name has been placed on the pension list at the rate of $96 per annum and reduced to $80 per annum on account of his property

And in pursuance of the Act of the 1 st May 1820 I do Solemnly 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 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 18 th day of March 1818. and that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any proper- ty 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. to wit, one mare 4 years old with a young colt - one Horse 3 years old - and one Bridle and Saddle and one Silver watch - that has  has a black Smith by trade but is unable to pursue it that he  he has no family residing with him, one That since the exhibition of my first schedule the following changes have been made in my property to wit, all the property then exhibited by me was an estate owned by my wife during her life, and at her death belonging to the heirs of her first husband and on the 8 th day of Oct r 1821 my wife died and all the property then owned by me

belonging to the estate of my wifs first husband was taken by the heirs and legatees. William his Palmer marks
Whereupon the Court upon due deliberation are of opinion that the property owned by the said William Palmer at this time is worth Eighty five Dollars and it is further concidered by the court that the said William Palmer is intitled to a pension under the provisions of the several acts of Congress for certain persons engaged in the land and Naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war. They would therefore recommend the said William Palmer to the Charity of the Government W. L. Lacey Vice Judge
State of Indiana } Posey County } ss. I James P. Drake Clerk of the Circuit Court for the said Court for the said County of Posey do hereby certify that it appears to the satisfaction of the Court that the said Wm Palmer 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 forego- ing oath and the schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the records of the court. and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is

Eighty five Dollars -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court at Mount Vernon this 9 th day of May 1826
J. P. Drake clerk Posy Circuit Court

July 24
Dear General Palmer
FREE
Edward Dyer Commr of Pensions Washington
Palmer

Rev Green V a July 19 th 1823
Dear Sir
Sometime since I received a letter from your department in which mention is made of Mr Parmer and I am asked why I had suppressed some of the facts in relation to the marriage of her husband W m Parmer to some woman in Kentucky - I reply d to that letter informing you that I had suppressed nothing in my communications to you in relation to the supposed second marriage - Since writing that letter I have heard it said that the said Parmer was supposed to have had a concubine or concubines in the  time But since even a second marriage would be void and as every thing is fully proven even to your satisfaction as I judge from the letter I would be glad to know if you intend to reject the petition of Mrs Parmer of Orange County Virg a & please let me hear from you
Very Respectfully
D. M c V. Sutton

Aug 14
To
My
Sara Palmer
The Commission of Pensions
Washington City.
FREE

Bow: Green Aug: 11 th 1843
Dear Sir
Your letter of the 25 th July is before me and contents noted - I can now very readily account for the claim of Mrs Palmer not being allowed after your letter of June sent me in the last I see you have entirely confounded the name of W m Palmer with that of John Palmer. Mrs Palmer now has claimed as the widow of John Palmer and yet in your letter to me of the 25 th July you say "Claimants statements so entirely conflict, with the facts exhibited in the papers of John Palmer of Indiana that she will be required to identify herself as his widow by very satisfactory proof" while in a prior letter you say her statement corresponds with the fact in the case of W m Palmer. I hope this will rectify the objections and even remove the groundless insinuation on suppression of facts in allusion to Mrs Palmer.
Very Respectfully
Wm. V. Sutton

I do, with the advice of the Council, hereby certify that William Palmer of Orange, about 30 years of Age, late a Corporal in the 10 th Virg a Regiment, appears to have been disabled in such a manner while in the service of the United States as to entitle him to the sum of fifteen pounds yearly; which allowance is accordingly made him to commence from the first day of January 1786.
Given under my hand at Richmond this 8 a day of November 1786 (signed) P t Henry.
The above is a copy of an Original Certificate granted by the Governor of Virginia to William Palmer.
Given under my hand as Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia at Richmond this 15 th day of June 1809.
M c Tyler.

State of Virginia, Orange County to wit
On this the 10 th day of November 1843 personally appeared before me Richard Richards. J. a justice of the peace in and for said County George Perry and upon oath says that Sarah Palmer or Parmer now the widow of William Palmer or Parmer who was an Invalid pensioner was married to the said William Palmer or Parmer several years before the year 1794 and that he knew them many years as husband and wife —
George Perry
Sworn and subscribed to before me this 10 th day of November 1843 —
Richard Richards J. P.
I also certify that George Perry is a very old man of known respectability —
Richard Richards J. P.
State of Virginia, to wit:
I, Reynold Chapman, clerk of the county court of Orange, do hereby certify, that Richard Richards, Jr. Gentleman, is a Magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signatures purport to be his or hers, as I verily believe.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this 11 th day of November 1843.
Reynold Chapman, Clerk, Orange County Court

June 16, 1842 STYLING GRN
L. Bruff re Salton
FREE
Edwards Esq Comm ee of Pension Washington

Low Green June 13 th 1843
Dr Sir
Your letter of the 9 th of June is before me and the contents noted. In reply to your interrogatory in that letter I will on account of Mr Palmer condescend to answer it certainly not through any courtesy to you who could without any evidence at all to authorize the illiberal not to say gratuitous insinuation that I had suppressed any information. I have never heard an insinuation from any one that could have enabled me to come to any thing like the conclusions set forth in your letter. The only remark I ever heard in relation to the case that is not set forth in his declaration is that Palmer did not treat his wife kindly and that he spent much of his time before his death in Kentucky. This I heard after his declaration was taken and sent on to you. Nor should I have felt myself at all authorized if I had known the above to be true (To wit his ill treatment to his wife) to have put it in the declaration. I have never presented a claim to you that I did not think just. I have refused to take a claim that you have allowed. Nor did I ever take testimony that I would not have accredited as such if brought before me in my official capacity and I have in prosecuting a claim when I became satisfied that the marriage was not quite in time forborn to trouble you unnecessarily. I have thus been forced to answer your interrogatory in language not agreeable to me but which I think the language in which your interrogatory is couched deserved.
Respectfully &c
Wm. V. Sutton

Page
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 5476
Sarah Palmer
Wid:
Wm Palmer or Palmer
Coupl. Rev. War
Act: Mch. 3/16/3
Index:—Vol. Me , Page 109
[Arrangement of 1870.]

35547 INVALID. Rev
File No. 35547
William Palmer
Dr Rev 1822
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 316
[Arrangement of 1870.]
cons with Mid 5476

Sarah Palmer Widow of Wm Palmer or Parmar out 7 July 1838 - Va
See letter 20 April 1844 to Hon. W. Newton, H. R.
let to F. Sutton Jan'y 9. 43
" Same June 9. 43
" " " July 25 43
" " " Oct. 7. '43
let to Hon. W. Newton March 20 '44
" " " " " April 11. 44
" " " " " Oct. 24. '44

Kentucky. —
William Palmer,
of Fayette Co. in the state of Kentucky, who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Wood, — of the Virginia line, for the term of nine months
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky, at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 29. of October, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21. of April 19. and sent to Silas M. Noel, judge Frankfort, Franklin Co. Kent.
Arrears to 4th of March, 1819...bal ce 5. 63 Semi-anl. all'ce ending 4. Sept. . . . 48 " 1819. $: 53. 63
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Invalid pensioner, Virginia roll, at 6 \frac{66\frac{2}{3}}{100} p er mo.

8990
Virginia
Sarah Palmer,
widow of William Palmer, or Farmer, who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818 and who died on the or about 1828 at _____ in the State of Ky who was a Corporal in the Co commanded by Captain _____ of the reg commanded by _____ in the _____ line for G. Monroe
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 33 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 th day of Jany 45 and sent to Hon. W. S. Goggin H Reps
Total amount, $165
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by H. D. Swann, Clerk, Book _____ Vol. 1. Page 272

M m Palmer 9 th
Payable semi-annually. The first payment on this Certificate will be made on the 4th of March next, in Lexington, at the U. S. Branch Bank
Recorded

War Department.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I CERTIFY that, in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 18th March, 1818, _____
William Palmer late a Corporal in the Army of the Revolution, is inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the Kentucky Agency, at the rate of Eight dollars per month, to com- mence on the twenty ninth day of October one thousand eight hundred and Eighteen
GIVEN at the War Office of the United States, this fourteenth day of September one thousand eight hundred and nineteen
J C Calhoun
Secretary of War.

Payable semi-annually. The first payment on this Certificate will be made on the 4th of Septem r . next, in Kentucky, at the Branch Bank of the United States, Lex- -ington.

War Department.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I CERTIFY that, in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 18th of March, 1818, William Palmer, of Fayette County, Kentucky, late a private — || — in the Army of the Revolution, is inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the Kentucky — || — Agency, at the rate of Eight — dollars per month, to commence on the twenty ninth day of October, — one thousand eight hundred and Eighteen.
GIVEN at the War Office of the United States, this twenty first day of April, — one thousand eight hundred and nineteen.
J C Calhoun
Secretary of War.

Kentucky 643 Indiana
William Palmer Corporal,
in the army of the U. S. during Rev. War, late a pens n under law 18 th Mar: 1818, and struck from the roll as such, by request of Leslie Combs on behalf of pens n (see letter within from Leslie Combs, dated 7 th Sep: 1820).
Reinstated on the roll as an invalid at the rate of $6.66 2 / 3 pr. mo: com- mencing 4 th March 1820, under law of 1 st May 1820.
Certificate of pension issued 19 th Sep: 1820, and sent to Leslie Combs, Esq r Lexington, Ky.
Amount due to } $ 80. 4 th March 1821

Dec 23 rd 43
Pa.
Palmer
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Comm t of Pensions Washington

Now Green Dec. 18 th 1843
Dear Sir
Sometime since in accordance with the requirements of the Department I sent on additional testimony proving the marriage of Mrs. Palmer of Orange County to her deceased husband William Palmer or Parmar but have not heard whether it was satisfactory or not - I again repeat that I know nothing of nor do I believe Mrs. Palmer knew any thing of a second marriage of said Wm Palmer (to whom she was legally married) until informed of the fact from the Department. Will you do me the favor to say whether the testimony last sent is sufficiently satisfactory to the Department as to grant her a pension
Very Respectfully Yr obed Servt Thos. V. Sullivan

Ho Raps. Jan'y 4 1845
Sir
I enclose you the petition of Sarah Palmer in Palmer which is intended to be presented to the House and ask that you will furnish me with the facts in the case & please return the papers - I am
J. L. Edwards Esq
Respy resbe M. L. Guggin

12
1893 1) 2 2 2
encl
13
FREE
Aug 10. 1894 Independence Sarah P. Union Va
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm te of Pensions Washington

Bow Green Augt 7 th 1844
Dr Sir
I enclose you the affidavit of two Individuals and the Certificate going to show that Wm Palm or Parnes of of Orange County now was divorced from his wife Sarah Palm. Hon ble Willoughby Newton and Mr Sylvester who have looked into the Petition of Mrs Parnes for Pension informed me this would suffice
Very Respectfully
Wm Newton

Arizona tourist;
I, Philips my clerk, of the circuit Superior court of Law & Chancery for the county of Orange, in the State aforesaid, do hereby certify, that it does not appear from the records of the said court, that William Palmer, or Parmer, was ever divorced from _____, Sarah Palmer, or Parmer.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto put my name and affixed the seal of the said court, this 30 th day of July 1841 in the 69 th year of the Commonwealth
P. S. my CLK

I John Almond of Orange County, State of Virginia a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States do hereby certify that I have known Sarah Palmer or Parmar for a good many years, she was never divorced from her husband (William Palmer or Parmar deceased) that I have ever heard or known - Given under my hand this 27 th day of July 1844 - John Almond his mark
Virginia, Orange County to wit
The above Certificate signed and sworn to before me this 27 th day of July 1844 -
Richard Richards for J.P.
I hereby certify that John Almond is an old man of known respectability - Richard Richards for J.P.
I Philemon Richards of Orange County State of Virginia, a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, do hereby certify that I have always lived in the neighbourhood of Sarah Palmer or Parmar. I do not believe that she was ever divorced from her husband William Palmer or Parmar deceased, I knew them before they were married her maiden name was Sarah Berry - Given under my hand this 27 th day of July 1844 - Philemon Richards his mark
Virginia, Orange County to wit
The above Certificate signed and sworn to before me this 27 th day of July 1844 -
Richard Richards for J.P.
I certify that Philemon Richards is a very old man of respectability - Richard Richards for J.P.

Virginia Court:
I, Philip S. Dry, clerk of the county court of Orange county, in the state aforesaid, do hereby certify, that Richard Richards Jr., Gentleman, before whom the foregoing certificates, or affidavits of John Almond and Philemon Richards appear to have been signed and sworn to by them respectively, was and is an acting justice of the peace for the county aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified and that full faith and credit, are due to all his acts as such. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto put my hand and affixed the seal of the said court this 30 th day of July 1844 in the 68 th year of the commonwealth
P. S. Dry clerk

Nov. 20. 1843
Abd. the cause of the Palmers
J. J. Edwards Esq Comm r of Pensions
Washington

Richmond Nov 28 th 1823
Dear Sir.
I enclose you some additional testimony in the case of Mrs Palmer. I hope it will suffice
Very Respectfully
Yr. obedt. Servt.
Thos. V. Fulton
Please direct to (Bowling Green Va)

No. 4 Mr. March 19 th 1844
Sir,
Will you be so good as to inform me why the claim of Mrs Sarah Palmer for a pension is not allowed. Very Respectfully Winthrop Morton

Ms 10 8 5 3 2 May 3, 1843.
W.R. July 7, 1838 Sarah Palmer
William Morris
A Edwards Esq.
Commit. of Penitents Washington City
RECEIVED

Bow Green Va May 1 st /43
Dear Sir
I enclose you Mr. Palmers declaration amended as directed together with the affidavit of Mr. Fishn
Very Respectfully Yr obt Servt
Wm. V. Nelson

Free
Recd. 26 Sep 1861
Mr. [unclear]
Honble J. B. Calhoun
Secy of War
Washington City
3
Rev. Pen. Off. S. L. Edwards
Trace

Lexington, Ky. 14 th Sept. 1820
Hon ble J. C. Calhoun
Sir,
I enclose the Schedule of William Panner according to the late act of congress - He determined, & as I apprised you last week, not to apply under the late act, but, his peculiar inability in the loss of his leg, together with the remonstrance of his friend, induces him to change that determination, & now desired his last certificate, to be be returned to be continued on the list at the rate ($96 per annum -
Very
Respectfully
Yours
M. S.
Leslie Combs

Hon ble J. C. Calhoun
S. of man
Washington City

Lexington Ky. 7 th Sept 1820
Honble J. C. Calhoun Oppnear
Sir,
William Palmer, an invalid Rev. pensioner, transferred from the Va. to the Ky. Roll from and after the 4 th March 1819 - who on the 14 th day of Sept. 1819 was inscribed on the Rev. pen. list. for Ky. under the act of congress of the 18 th March 1818 - desires, again, under the 3 d Section of the act of congress of the 4 th May 1820, to be restored to the pension Relinquished by him -
Altho old and almost helpless

helped, from the entire loss of his right leg, he prefers this course, to that of being again baffled by the whims of Congress —
His certificate is enclosed. — Beggad enough to have his first one returned, & the office at Lex. Ky. directed to pay him forthwith, as he is much in want of the money —
Very
Respectfully
Yours
M. D. S.
Leslie Combs " "

Rev. Samuel Donohoe
Esq.
The Secretary having decided that men who enlisted to serve for a period as long as 9 months, if prevented serving so long by being wounded in action, are entitled to the provisions of the act of the 18 th March 1818, this claim is admitted without requiring positive proof as to the length of service. All Habeger's men were enlisted for three years in 1776.
Washington City
Hon. H. Clay Lexington Ky.
Yrs affly

To the Hon Secretary of War,
Herewith enclose my original Certificate of Pension agreeably to the directions from their War office; as it
seems I cannot be and myself of the provisions of the late act without relating my old Certificate.
Lucynton Sept 16 1819 William Palmer

William Palmer is already a pensioner, he must return his pension Certificate to the War Dept n . before he can be placed on the roll under the Act of 18 th March
Silas M. Noel, Judge, Frankfort, Kentucky.
1818

War Department
Pension Office,
Oct. 9. 1818.
Sir,
The Hon. Henry Clay has, by a letter addressed to this Office, expressed a wish that you should be placed on the Pension Roll of the Kentucky Agency, under the act of the 18 th March last. I enclose a blank Declaration and Relinquishment, to be filled up, for that purpose: the former to be signed by some Judge of a Court of Record, before whom you must make the affidavit, and the latter by yourself.
I am, respectfully,
Your ob t serv t
Jas. S. Edmards
Mr. William Palmer, Lexington, Ken. I

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Parmerly, Isaac GRADE Private LINE Sheldon's Dragoons (Connecticut)
WARRANT NUMBER 6336 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED Sept. 30, 1790 to Joseph Halsey, Jr., assignee
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.