Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 573, for Wyatt Parker, Virginia

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Parker, Wyatt Nancy
N. 573.
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Kentucky 1756
Wyatt Parker
of Madison in the State of Kentucky who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Waller of the Reg't commanded by Col. Harrison in the Virginia line for 3 years from 1777.
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 80- Dollars - Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 th day of Nov: 1832 --- and sent to J. H. Turner Richmond, Ky
  Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832  120. -    Pension allowance ending 4 th  40    March 1833  $160. -  
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nathan Rice Clerk Book SP Vol. 9 Page 55

Kentucky 623
Nancy Parker
widow of Wyatt Parker who was a Private in the Revolution
Va Sine
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 th day of June 1843 and sent to C. Chinn Harrodsburg, Ken.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A, Vol. 1, Page 172.
Reported Instructions under act of 1841. Sent to C. Chinn Harrodsburg. Aug. 15 th 1841
W. L. Isaac H. Trabue June 4 th 1849

8127
Wyatt Parkers
from 1777 print three years.
#80.
admit if founder Roll a Roll,
Iss: Turner

No. 8127
BRIEF in the case of  Wyatt Parker  County of Madison  in the State of  Kentucky  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 75  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     entitled In 17 77 3 - - Private Gen. Capt. Edward Waller Col Charles Harrison in the 2 o Virginia Regt of the line  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? none mentioned  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Essex Co. Va.  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? by the rolls on State Roll  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
J. H. Hough
Examining Clerk.

8127.
Myall Parker's application for a pension.
on Role

State of Kentucky, } Madison County } Set:
On this 13 th day of August 1832, per- sonally appeared before the Justices of the Madison County Court, now sitting, Wyatt Parker, a resident of Madison County in the State of Kentucky, aged 75 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of congress passed June 7 th 1832.
passed June 1. 1852. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year 1777, with Eow and Waller then a lieutenant, and served in the 7 th Regiment of the Virginia line - That he served under Col. Waller, as capt, (he having been promoted) the Reg ment being commanded by Col Charles Harrison.
ment being commended That he continued in the Service until the Spring 1780, when he was discharged - he was re-enlisted for one term of
the spray 1780, when he the state that, he served only for one term of enlightenment, which was for a period of 3 years. That he resided in Essex county, in the state of Virginia, when he entered the service - fruit to Williamstown
The decision - That he march & sail to Williamstown then to York Town, and from York Town to Cape Charles, and from there he re- turns to York.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatsoever to a pension or annuity, except the present, and he hereby declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the army as any other than as a general officer in the army of the United States. Which he has last drawn his pay from the day and year aforesaid -
W. J. at  to Packer mark
And the said Court do here by de- clare their opinion, that the above named applicant, was a Revolutionary soldier, and served as he states in Goodloe Reck's Broodfield James P. Ginnatt

I David Irvine clerk of the Madison county Court, do hereby certify - that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Myrtle Parker for a pension -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 17 day of August 1832.
David Irvine Clerk

State of Kentucky Morrison County, 3 rd dist.
The declaration of Nancy Parker, wife of Wyatt Parker, late a Pensioner of the United States under the act of Congress of the 7 th June, 1832. She states that she was legally married to her deceased husband Wyatt Parker in Williamshburgh, York County, Virginia, on the 16 th day of December, 1779 by Parson Bracken. She states that she is the only wife the said Parker ever had, and that she was married to him agreeable to the laws of the State of Virginia, by a legally authorized minister of the Gospel. She knows of no person that she can prove her marriage by, but refers to the statement of Johann R. Foss and Samuel Wachaday to show that she has been recognised and acknowledged by said Wyatt Parker as his wife ever since they moved to Kentucky, or ever since they became acquainted with them  her . Her deceased husband died on the 5 th day of November, 1837, given under her hand this 1 st day of April 1839
Nancy Parker Parker
We, Johann R. Foss and Samuel Wachaday of Morrison County, State of Kentucky, do hereby certify that we have known Wyatt Parker and Nancy Parker, (who has made the above declaration) for a number of years, shortly after their removal to this State, and that said Nancy Parker has always been reputed to be his lawful wife. They lived together as man and wife till the death of the said Wyatt Parker

Given under our hands and seals this 1 st day of April, 1839, and sworn to at the same time in open court, before the County Court of Madison
Isaac R. Fox Sam l Hockaday
3804 Madison County Court April Term, 1839 3 st . We certify as Justices and Judges of the County Court of Madison, that Nancy Parker, wife of Wyatt Parker and this day come into open court and signed and swore to the foregoing declaration of her's, and we concur in the opinion that the said Nancy Parker is the lawful wife of the said Wyatt Parker, said. We also certify that the above shown R. Fox and Samuel Hockaday who have sworn to and subscribed the foregoing statement as credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to full credit. Given under our hands this 1 st day of April, 1839.
John Hawkins J. B. Brown
Kentucky, Madison County ss. William Heath David Irvine Clerk of the Court of Madison, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Nancy Parker for a Pension in right of her husband (Nancy Parker D u ).
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & seal of my office this 20 th day of April in the year 1839. David Irvine Clerk of Madison County Court.

No 7857 Nancy Parker of Wyatt Kentucky.

State of Kentucky Madison County. Set
On this The 22 nd day of April 1841 Personally appeared before me Reuben Moore a Justice of the peace in and for the County, aforesaid Nancy Parker a resident of the County of Madison and State of Kentucky, aged Seventy six years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7, 1838 entitled An act granting halfpay and pensions to certain widows; That she is the widow of Wyatt Parker late a pensioner on the roll of the Kentucky agency.
She further declares that she was married to the said Wyatt Parker in the County of York in the State of Virginia on the Eighteenth day of December Seventeen hundred and Seventy nine (1779). That her husband the aforesaid Wyatt Parker died on the fifth day of November Eighteen hundred and thirty seven (1837). 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 viz at the time above stated. She further declares she knows of no record of her marriage nor of the age of her children except their age is registered in the Bible formerly belong- -ing to her deceased husband and now in the possession of her son John in Mercer County Ky Nor does she now know any person now alive that was at her wedding But she recollects that her oldest child now alive viz John James (there were one older but now dead) was born in the Month of November Seventeen hundred and eighty one, and her most oldest child John was born in the Month of July Seventeen hundred and Eighty six
Nancy Parker mark

The foregoing declaration was this day sworn to and subscribed before me the undersigned Justice of the peace by Mrs Nancy Parker. And I certify that in consequence of old age and bodily infirmity she is unable to attend to the business in person in court
Given from under my hand this 22 nd day of April 1841 Reuben Moore J.P.M.C.
State of Kentucky
Madison County Set
I, David Irvine, Clerk of the Court of Madison County, certify, that Reuben Moore is a Magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office and subscribed my name this 22 nd day of April, 1841,
David Irvine
Clerk of the Court of Madison County

State of Kentucky Mercer County ss
On this the 23 d day of November 1898
Before Me John Ludwick an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid Person = My Affiared John Leonard the Administrator of the estate of Mrs. Nancy Parker deceased late of Mercer County Kentucky who after being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain an allowance as a Pension due due unto the said Mrs. Nancy Parker at her death under the act of Congress passed 7 th of July 1838. and the Joint Resolution of 23 d of January 1845 That at the time she said Nancy Parker was the widow of Wyatt Parker decd. late of Madison County who was as declarant verily believes a Private in the Army of the Revolution and in consideration of his service of his service therein she was allowed Pensions under the Acts of Congress passed 7 th July 1838 But that the allowance under the said Act 7 th July 1838 only commenced on the 5 th of November 1837 whereas it should have commenced on the 4 th day of March 1836 The Allowances made aforesaid were at the rate of $80. per annum and Declarant Most Respectfully Asks the Hon. Commissioners of Pensions That an allowance may now be made under the act of 7 th July 1838 commencing on the 4 th of March 1836 and ending on the 5 th day of November 1837, and that a certificate may issue for said balances and be enclosed to his Attorney Isaac H. Traber of Frankfort Kentucky and with

him only and such others as he May Hathorne does he wish the Hon Commissioner of Pensions to hold correspondence in reference to said claim sworn to and subscribed before me John Ludwick
John Ludwick J P
I the Just subscribed Magistrate certify that the foregoing Delegant is personally known to me and known to be a man of respectability and to all of whose statements the fullest faith and credit should be given and that he is the Admin- istrator of the estate of Mrs. Nancy Barker deceased in testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name on this the 23 d day of November 1848 John Ludwick J P
State of Kentucky Mercer County S t I Thomas Allen Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid do certify that John Ludwick is a Justice of the Peace in and for the County duly commissioned and sworn that his Commission was dated on the 17 th day of November 1847, and continues during life or good behavior and that his signatures above written are genuine.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of office on this the 25 th . day of November 1848.
Thos Allen Clk Allen Co. Court

Nancy Parker Kentucky
Suspended
let 15 Augt 1839
Hon. John White
let of June 1840 & d
Act 7 July 1838

6234 Kentucky
Nancy Parker widow of Wyatt Parker decd.
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 5 th November 1837 of Madison Co. in the State of Ky. who was a Private in the Compy. commanded by Captain Waller of the Regt. commanded by Col. Harrison in the Virginia line for 2 years.
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 50 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836. To the 5 th November 1837
Certificate of Pension issued the 17 th day of June 1841 and sent Christo! Chas. Haggadough R.B. Arrears to the 4 th of March 1841 $266.45 Semi-annual allowance ending
$266.45
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by N. Adair Clerk, Book 1 Vol. 2 Page 213

WIDOW, &c.
File No. 573
Nancy Parker Widow
Wyatt Parker Ex-Rev. War
Act: March 3, 1843
Index:—Vol. M , Page 108.
[Arrangement of 1870.]

The deposition of John Parker a resident of Mercer County Ky taken to be used as evidence in favour of the application of Mrs Nancy Parker for a pension under the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838
Deponent being Fifty four years old deposeth and saith that he is the Son of Wyatt Parker deceased and Nancy Parker the applicant, and Late Nancy Wright (as he always understood) That he knows his Father the said Wyatt Parker was a pensioner on the roll of the Kentucky agency at the time of his death and that the said Wyatt Parker died on the fifth day of November Eighteen hundred and thirty seven (1837) And that his Mother the aforesaid Nancy Parker has remained a widow ever since to the present Period
John Parker
State of Kentucky Mercer County Set
Personally appeared before the undersigned a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid John Parker and swore and subscribed to the above deposition And I certify the said John Parker is aware of truth and veracity
Given from under my hand this 29 th day of May 1841 John Kersey J.P.

State of Kentucky Mercer County Set
I Thomas Allen Clerk of the Court of Mercer County Certify that Jas Morgan is a Magistrate as stated in the foregoing certificate and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of my said office this 29 th day of May 1844
Thos Allen
Clerk of the Court for the County of Mercer

Nancy Parker
widow of William } Ky, acts 30th March 1843 and 17 June 44, $80 00 per Ann
To what time was the last paid Pension Office Feb 5 June 1843 over

No Nancy Pugh or William, in the Kentucky Roll; But there is a Henry son of Wyatt, at the mother's rate, who died 25 th Feb. 1846 and p d to his death.
B. J. B.

Wyatt Parker Ken; Act 7 June 1832 to what time paid?
Pen: Office
Aug t 15, 1839
$80 due 1837
Due 5 th Nov 1837 p to that period
JH

Mercer County Sol. July County Court 1846 Satisfactory proof was this day made in Open Court by the oaths of Warren Parker and William Collier good and lawful witnesses that Nancy Parker late a pensioner of the United States And enrolled on the Kentucky Agency, departed this life intestate on the 25 th day of February 1846 — And that the said Nancy Parker was the iden- tical person who drew a pension under an act of Congress passed the 17 th June 1844 at the rate of Eighty Dollars per annum — And it was further proved to the Court's satisfaction that John Leonard Administered according to the law of said State on the estate of the said Nancy Parker & that he is now acting as such
State of Kentucky } Mercer County Sol. } I Thomas Allin Clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the records in my Office. Given under my hand this 13 th day of July 1850
Tho s Allin Clerk By John M. Pearson D.C.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office July 13 th 1850 Tho s Allin Clerk By John M. Pearson D.C.

Aug 7 1824 A. Nance Recd Oct 1823
FREE
James H. Edwards Esq. (Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.)

State of Kentucky } Mercer County } Set.
On this the 30 th day of July - 1844, personally appeared before me, an acting Magistrate in and for the County and state aforesaid, Mrs. Nancy Parker, a resident of the County of Mercer in the State of Kentucky, aged about Eighty two years, who, after being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision of the act of Congress passed on the 17 th day of June 1844, extending further pension to certain Widows of Officers and Soldiers of the Revolution, as additional to that granted by the act of the 3 rd March 1843: That she is the widow of Wyatt Parker, who was a soldier of the regular line of Virginia, in the Army of the Revolution, and served some length of time in actual service, on account of which, he was granted a Pension at the rate of $80 per annum - and she the declarant has been granted a pension under the acts of Congress passed the 7 th July 1838, and March 3 rd 1843, at the rate of $80 per annum; for the facts necessary in the investigation of her claim, she refers to the evidence contained in the papers comprising the matter of the applications for the aforesaid pensions - She further declares that she is still a widow, never having intermarried since the death of her said husband. Sworn to and subscribed the day and year } first above-mentioned before me. } Nancy her X Parker mark
A. G. Rife J.P.M.C.
and I the Test subscribed Magistrate Certify that the above named declarant is personally known to me, and known to be the identical widow who has been granted pensions under the acts of Congress passed the 7 th July 1838, and March 3 rd 1843, as set forth in the foregoing declaration - I further certify that the said Nancy Parker is a lady of respectability, and whose statements are entitled to full faith and credit - Given under my hand this 30 th day of July - 1844
A. G. Rife J.P.M.C.

State of Kentucky Union County Sept 3 I Thomas Allin Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid do Certify that A. S. Kyle whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Certificate is a Magistrate of the said State duly Commissioned and qualified and as such fully vested and vested in and ought to be given to all his Official acts as such and that his said Signature is genuine In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of Office this 1 st day of August 1844 Thos Allin Clk Union County Court

Admit, private p 80 Kentucky Agency Send to B. Schirr Harrodsburg Ky.

State of Kentucky Mercer County Set
On this 7th day of April 1843 Personally Appeared before me Steven Stone a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid Nancy Parker formerly a resident of Madison County Ky now a resident of Mercer County in the State of Kentucky aged Seventy Eight years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 3rd March 1843 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of Myatt Parker late a pensioner on the roll of the Kentucky Agency. And she further declares that she was a pensioner on the roll of the Kentucky Agency from the County of Madison and state of Kentucky under the act of the 7th July 1838 and as such drew Eighty dollars per annum.
She further declares that she is still a widow
Nancy her Parker mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me the undersigned Justice of the peace. And I certify that I am well acquainted with the aforesaid Nancy Parker and from information I am satisfied that she was formerly a pensioner on the roll of the Roll of the Kentucky Agency.
Given from under my hand the day and date first above written
Stephen Stone J P

State of Kentucky Mercer County Set
I Thomas Allen Clerk of the Court of Mercer County certify that Stephen Stone is a Magistrate as stated on the opposite page and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office this 13th day of April 1843
Tho Allen
Clerk of the Court of Mercer County

7857 Nancy Parker of Wyatt Kentucky
admitted
Pr: 2 yrs. $80. bap: Waller Col; Harrison, Va.
died 5 th Nov: 1837.
Act 7 th July 1838,
Christ n . Chinn Harrod, Hugh. Ken;

25
Mr Chas. Chinn
Hansburg
single
Kentucky

I know all men by these presents that we Wyatt Parker and Thomas Orrell are held and firmly bound unto Thomas Jefferson Governor of Virginia in fifty Pounds Current Money of Virginia to be paid to the said Thomas Jefferson, or his Successors, to the which payment well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves as one body Executors and Administrators jointly and severally firmly by these presents. Sealed with our Seals and dated this sixteenth day of December 1779.
The condition of the above obligation is such that if there be no lawful cause to obstruct a marriage intended to be had and solemnized between the above bound Wyatt Parker and a Nancy Wright, then the above obligation to be void else to remain in full force and virtue.
Sealed and delivered In presence of
Wyatt Parker Thos. Orrell
Virginia, York County to wit:
Samuel Shields Clerk of the County of York, in the State aforesaid, do hereby certify, and make known, to all whom it may concern, that the foregoing bond, signed by Wyatt Parker and Thomas Orrell and dated the sixteenth day of December one thousand seven hundred and seventy nine is truly copied from the original filed in my Office.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of my Office to be affixed, at York Town in the County aforesaid this eighth day of May one thousand eight hundred and forty one.
Sam: Shields.
Virginia, York County to wit:
I John R. West a Justice of the peace in and for the County of York in the State aforesaid do hereby certify, and make known, to all whom it may concern, that Samuel Shields whose name is subscribed to the Certificate next preceding is now and was at the time of subscribing the same Clerk of the County aforesaid duly appointed, sworn and acting as such, and to all his

his Official acts, full faith and credit is due and ought to be given as well in Courts of Justice as elsewhere.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this Eighth day of May 1841.
J. R. West J.P.
Virginia York County to wit
Samuel Shultz Clerk of the Court of the County of York in the State of Virginia do hereby certify, and make known to all whom it may concern, that John R. West, Gentleman, whose name is subscribed to the next preceding certificate, was at the time of subscrib- ing the same and now is a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of York in the State aforesaid duly commissioned, sworn and acting as such, and to all attestations by him made in his Official character proper credence should be given as well in Courts of Justice as elsewhere.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of my Office at York Town in the County of aforesaid this eighth day of May 1841.
Sam. Shultz. Cye.

Dear Sir;
I send you as requested, a copy of the marriage bond of Wyatt Parker & Nancy Wright, being all the evidence found in my office of the marriage, except that in the bond was filed a certificate of Ann Williams the mother of Nancy Wright, a copy of which, I subjoin for your satisfaction. To explain the difference of the name you gave her in your letter, that by which she was spoken of, in the bond - I would have put it under the copy of the bond, but it not being proved, & not therefore strictly speaking an office paper, could be no evidence.
I fear your $2 note will do me no good - but as a poor widow is to be benefitted, I have sent the paper requested with certificates, such as you required; lest she might lose her claim -
Yours etc.
Sam Shields
8 May 1841.
I Ann Williams mother and Guardian of Nancy Wright, do give my consent to a marriage intended to be had between Wyatt Parker and my Daughter the said Nancy Wright. Given under my hand this 16th day of December 1779
Ann X Williams mark
Witness Thomas O'Neil Roger Abell
Copy Sam Shields. etc.

Harrodsburg (Ky) 14th April 1843
Sir
Enclosed you have the Declaration of Mrs Nancy Parker widow of Wyatt Parker Decd for a pension under the Act of Congress passed 3rd March 1843
I should be glad to hear from the claim so soon as it will suit your convenience.
Your Obt Humble Servt Chas Chinn
Col J L Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington City

Warrenton Ky 29 May 1841
Dear Sir
Therewith transmit you the Declaration & evidence in support of Mrs Nancy Parker widow of Wyatt Parker Deceased for a pension. Which I should be pleased to hear from so soon as it will suit your convenience
Your Obed Servt Chr Chinn
Col J S Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington City

Frankfort Kentucky December 4 th 1848
Sir
I herein enclose you the Declaration of John Leonard the Administrator of the estate of Mrs. Nancy Parker. deceased. Praying for an allowance as a Pension due the said Nancy Parker under the act of Congress passed 7 th July 1838 and the Joint Resolution of the 23 d of January 1845. Said evidence of Administration! You will please examine the claim and if allowed enclose me the certificate of Pension and if not inform me the reason of the non allowance
I have the honour to be — Your Obedient Servant — Isaac H. Tinker.
— Hon. J. L. Edwards. — Commissioner of Pensions. — Washington City. — D. C.

Dec 11 3804c Sept 2
Kent
Mrs. Barker
Act 7 Aug, 1838
Mr. Allison
W
J. J. Edward
Commissaire Ponsard Washington City
Free J. White
Part

Richmond, Ky. 24 th July, 1839.
Dr. Sir Inclosed you will find the declaration of Nancy Parker for a Pension as widow of Wyatt Parker, who was a pensioner under the act of June 7, 1832. The paper has been laid away by a friend of Mrs. Parker's, and should have been forwarded sooner, but for neglect in handing to me. Mrs. Parker is poor and very desirous for a speedy action upon it. Please enclose it to me as soon as acted upon
And very much Oblige Your Hon. servant
John White

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Ellyatt Parker which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? — IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes V. *Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? So
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? No
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? no
XIV. †If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility? ✓
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? ✓
XVI. ‡Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? yes
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? 1 st 2 nd 5 th 6 th
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
¶ QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
“Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades: For _____ year _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension.”

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.
† QUERE XIV.  Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the affidavits must be properly authenticated, as above directed.
† QUERE XVI.  Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.

Lep 25- 8126 to 8130.
Prichard & Co Sept 14 - }
Jan. 2
all 11 2
full

Richmond, Ky.
Sept. 14, 1832.
Sir- Enclosed you will find the de- clarations of John Linder, Valentine Linder, Wyatt Parker, Matthew Mul- lis, and James Cooley. If their per- sons are allowed, be pleased to forward their affidavits to me. If further evi- dence should be required, you will al- so address me
Respectfully Joseph Turner

Leonard Adm. of St. Paul Minn.
To Adm. Borah Committee

Know all men by these Presents that we John Leonard and Samuel D. Hale are held and firmly bound unto the Court of Hertford in the Penal Sum of three Hundred Dollars Current money for which payment well and truly to be made in lawful Currency on Hiss Beoms and Sons jointly and severally and firmly by these Presents Sealed with our Seals and dated this 7 th day of April 1846
The Condition of this Obligation is that if the said John Leonard Administrator with the Will annexed of all the goods Chat- ter and Credits of Nancy Parker Dec d do make a true and perfect Inventory of all and Singular the good Chatter and Credits of the s d Deceased which have or shall come to the hands possession or knowledge of the said Leonard or in the hands or possession of any other person or persons for him and the same so made do exhibit into the County Court of Middlesex at such time as he shall be thereunto required by the said Court and the same good Chatter and Credits do well and truly Administer according to law: and make a just and true account of all his actings and doings therein when thereunto required by the s d Court. and further do well and truly pay and deliver all the legacies contained and specified in the said Will as far as the s d good Chatter and Credits will extend according to the Value thereof and as the law shall charge him then this obligation to be void else to remain in full force John Leonard S. D. Hale

State of Kentucky Union County Feb. 3rd I Thomas Allen Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing Board of Fr. Leonard Adams with the title annexed of Harry Parker Dec. is truly Copied from the records in my Office
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of Office this 23rd Nov. 1848.
Thos Allen Clk Union County Court

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Parker, Hyman GRADE Private LINE Connecticut and Sergeant
WARRANT NUMBER 6320 and 6329 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED July 19, 1798 to Hyman Parker
Note: A warrant no. 6329 was issued also, in the name of Elijah Pitney, Conn. Line, on March 20, 1795
*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.