Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 2237, for Samuel Parsons, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental (Mass?)
Parsons Samuel
W. 2237
Elizabeth
B.L.Wt. 171-60-55
N.Y. res. in 1818
B.L.Wt. 7645- issued Oct. 12, 1790 } no papers
CONTENTS

York 31,592
Letter to H. Armstrong 27 Nov. 1839
Samuel Parsons I. of Orange Co. in the State of N. York who was a Sergeant in the company commanded by Captain Swartout of the Regt. commanded by Col. Lamb in the N. York line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 120 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 th day of Feb. 1839 and sent to Hon. N. Jon. H. R.
Arrears to the 14th of Sep. '38.
Semi-ann. allowance ending Mar. '39
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk, Book E. 2. Vol. 4 Page 55

S.A. Houston, Apr. 1/56
129714 dermaro J. B. Marshall } 15
Elizabeth Parsons via Samuel Parsons P.R.
Col. Lamb,
N.Y. Cent. line,
Exfr. } P.R. }
Rev. avar
Rev. r pensions N.Y. Feb 53-1454
Ad: 60 acs Feb 13/56, B.M. Dr.

11154
For letters see old town index.
New York City Elizabeth Parsons widow of Samuel Parsons who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Sergeant, New York Line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 120 dollars 00 cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 22 d day of Aug t 1853, and sent to
Andrew J. Mills, Mount Hope N York.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 81. Vol. 6
Reg. 3. Mar 5 th 1853 129 714
C. D. H.

129714
Elizabeth Pausch application for County Lands By G. Norstad of Madleton
Orange Co N.D.
Attain

State of New York State of New York Orange County } p. On this 23 d day of Mar- ch 1855 personally came before me a justice of the peace within and for said County Elizabeth Parson aged 59 years a resident of Orange County New York who on her oath declares & says that she is the identical Eliza- beth Parson widow of Samuel Parson deceased and that her said husband was a revolu- tionary Pensioner and that she has made an application and is now inscribed on the Pension Roll at Washington and that the following is a true copy of the pay certificate which is now in her possession.
Department of the Interior Widows Pensions.
I certify that in conformity with the 2 nd Section of the act of February 3 rd 1853 Elizabeth Parsons widow of Samuel Parsons who was a Sergeant in the revolutionary war is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of one hundred and twenty dollars and — Cents per annum com- mencing on the 3 rd of February 1853 and continuing for Life un- less she should again marry in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of said marriage.
L. H. G. Q. in at the Department of

the interior this twenty second day of August One thousand eight hundred and fifty three
H. M. McLellan
Secretary of the Interior
Examined and counted
Signed
E. P. Waldo
Commissioner of Pensions
She further said that she has not intermarried but remains the widow of her late husband Samuel Parson deceased - and for the proof of her marriage and the death of her said husba- nd she would give reference to the proof now on file with her application for the above- named Pension. She also said that she has not made app- lication or received any Bounty Land under this or any other act of Congress and that G. Hous- ton of Middletown Orange Co. is herly authorized as her attor- ney for to prosecute and re- ceive any Bounty Land that may be issued on this her appli- cation and that this appli- cation is made for to receive the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled under the act granting Bounty La- nd passed March 3 rd 1855
Elizabeth Parson

We Matthew Forthner and Henry Moore have residents of Orange County New York upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Elizabeth Parsons in our presence and that we believe, from the ap- pearances and statements of the applic- ant that she is the identical per- son she represents herself to be
Matthew Forthner
James Morrison
The foregoing declaration and affi- davit was sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person who represents herself to be and that I have no interest in this claim.
G. H. Houston Justice of the Peace within & for Orange County duly authorized Law to administer Oaths
Orange County } ss: Clerk's Office }
I, Nathan Westcott, Clerk of said county, and the County Court of said county, (a Court of Record,) do hereby certify that Joseph Houston whose name is subscribed to the annexed declaration affidavit, was, at the time of taking the same, a Justice of the Peace of said county, duly elected and qualified and having full power to take the same; and further, that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of said Justice, and verily believe that the signature J. Houston subscribed to the said declaration affidavit is genuine.
In witness whereof, I hereto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said Court and county
this 7 day of April
1855
N Westcott Clerk

State of New York } county of Orange } David Hanford and John B Cox being duly sworn depose and say that they are personally acquainted with Sam- uel Parsons in the annexed deposition or state- ment mentioned and with his circumstances and well know him to be in an indigent situ- ation and to stand in need of the assistance of his country for support. David Hanford
Subscribed and sworn to this John B Cox
4 th day of December 1818 before me
Stephen Jackson
State of New York } I do hereby certify that the above county of Orange } named David Hanford and John B Cox are credible witnesses. Bated at Go- shen the 4 th day of December 1818
Stephen Jackson
State of New York } I David M Westcott Clerk of the county of Orange } Court of Common Pleas in and for the county of Orange do hereby certify that Stephen Jackson is a Judge of the said Court and that his name set to the preceding affidavit and certificate is the proper hand writing of the said Stephen Jackson
In Witness whereof I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the said Court the 4 th day of Dec r
1818
D. M. Westcott

State of New York } ss 67 Orange County -
Be it Remembered, That on the eighth day April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, and of the Independence of the United States of Amer- -ica the forty second year Ralph Samuel Parsons a resident of the said County of Orange appeared before me James Finch Junior one of Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County aforesaid, and being then before me duly sworn deposeth and saith that he the said Samuel Parsons served in war of the revolution until the end thereof in the Continental establishment, that he first entered the service on or about the first of June A. D. one thousand seven hundred and seventy six as a private soldier and served in Captain Isaiah Wool's company and Colonel John Glover's regiment the term of one year, and at the expiration of said term he the said Deponent saith that on or about the first of June A. D. one thousand seven hundred and seventy seventy he again entered the service in the first company in the second regiment of Artillery commanded then by Col. John Lamb in the New York line part of the time as a private and part of the time as sergeant and continued in the aforesaid company regiment and line until the end of the war and received a final discharge at Fort West Point some time in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty three and further this Deponent saith that he delivered his Discharge to Isaac Hasbrouck of Newburgh in then in the County of Ulster and said State of New York to whom he sold or rather fooled away his land Bounty lands the said Hasbrouck is not now living and whether or no the said Discharge is at present in existence is a matter of doubt to the said Deponent and further the said Samuel Parsons deposeth and saith that he at now

The said Deponent is now a resident citizen of the United States in the County of Orange aforesaid and that by reason of his reduced circumstances in life he is in need of assistance from his country for support and further this deponent saith not
Sworn, before me this 8 th day of April 1818 — James Finch Jr.
This may certify that I am satisfied from the above & foregoing Affidavit that the above named Samuel Parsons served as a private soldier in the Revolutionary war against the common enemy on the continental establishment for the term of seven years. Dated this 8 th day of April 1818 —
James Finch Jr. one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for Orange County
State of New York Orange County
I David M. Westcott Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County of Orange do hereby certify that James Finch, Junr. is one of the Judges of the said Court and that his name set to the preceding Affidavit and Certificate is the proper hand writing of the said James Finch Junr. In witness whereof I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the said Court the eighth day of May 1818
D. M. Westcott

State of New York } p On this 22 nd day of Feb Orange County } - reary One thousand eight hundred and fifty three per- sonally appeared before me John G. Wilton Judge of the County Court in and for the County aforesaid being a Court of record Elizabeth Parsons a resident of the town of Wallkill in the County of Orange and State of New York aged fifty six years who being just duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the bene- fits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 3 rd day of February 1833 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolu- tionary war, That she is the widow of Samuel Parsons 2 d who was a Sergeant in the regular army and belonged to the New York State Line that at the time of his death he was a pensioner of the United States at the rate of one hundred and twenty dollars per annum That his name was inscribed on rolls of the pension agency in the City of New York That his certificate of pension was returned after his death That she was married to the said Samuel Parsons 2 d on the 12 th day of April One thousand eight hundred and fifteen in the town of Wall- kill in the County and State aforesaid by the Rev Benjamin Montanye a Baptist Clergyman then officiating at the Church in New Vernon
That the said Samuel Parsons 2 d died on the tenth day of November One thousand eight hundred and forty two in the town of Wallkill in the aforesaid County & State That she has not intermarried

since his death but continues to be the widow of the aforesaid Samuel Parsons 2 nd That she was not married previous to Eighteen hundred but was married at the time before stated Subscribed this 22 nd day of February 1853 before me Elizabeth Parsons & in presence John G. Wilkin Judge of the County Court of Orange County of H. Mills
Orange County } ss: CLERK'S OFFICE, }
I, NATHAN WESTCOTT, Clerk of said county, and of the County Court of said county, (a Court of Record,) do hereby certify that John G. Wilkin whose name is subscribed to the annexed _____ affidavit, was, at the time of taking the same, a Justice of the Peace  the County Judge of said county, duly elected and qualified and having full power to take the same; and further, that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of said Judge Justice, and verily believe that the signature John G. Wilkin subscribed to the said _____ affidavit is genuine.
In witness whereof, I hereto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said Court and county this 25 th day of March 1853.
Nathan Westcott

since his death but continues to be the property of the aforesaid Samuel Parsons 2 nd That she was not married previous to Eighteen hundred but was married at the time before stated Given to & subscribed this 22 nd day of February 1853 before me Elizabeth Parsons & in presence John G. Wilkin Judge of the County Court of Hills of Orange County
Orange County ss I John G. Wilkin Judge of the County Court in and for said County do certify that the statements made by Elizabeth Parsons in the foregoing declaration is entitled to full credit and be believed
John G. Wilkin County Judge of Orange County

In the Matter of Saml Parsons a Revolutionary Penni- oned 2 nd Apr 1820
2 nd
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16 Dec r 1818
my new will appear in Nov r 1820 the 2 nd of June 1820 - Josephine Clarke of the County of Sumner has an interest in City of Bruges

Southern District of } New York Orange County } ss.
On the 2 June 1828 personally ap- peared in open court in the court of common pleas it being a court of Record of said County by Virtue of the Statute of the State of New York Samuel Parsons 2 d aged 59 years resident in the said County of Orange who being duly sworn according to law doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows Viz. he enlisted under Col. Lamb's Col t Cavalry about the year 1777 served during the war under General Washington discharged at West Point fort Willy by Genl. Washington in the New York line the date of the Original discharges 8 th April 1818 Number of Certificate 4.897 Since I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818 and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale or in any manner disposed of any property or any part thereof with intent thereby to defraud it or to bring myself within the provisions of the Act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land & naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war" Passed 18 th March 1818 and that I have not now less any reason for me any property or securities contracts or debts due to me nor have I any income other than what is contained in the following Inventory and by me subscribed Viz. I have no real property of any kind Personal Property of low worth $ $18. 1 Low Chest $1.50 safe cup board & crockery $3.00 36 chairs $1.12 2 rails $0.38 one set of knives & forks 87c 2 iron kettles $1 1 Tea Kettle $0.50 1 Frying Pan 37c 1 Pair of And Irons $1.50 1 pair of Tongs 75c Lumber in Cellar $1.00 5 fowls $1.25 1 Hog $2.50 one table $0.50 one pair of old Iron 75c one axe $2.00 amounting in the whole to

$37.01 and that he owns $50 has a wife 22 years of age 2 children eldest aged 2 years youngest 15 months not able to support him- self & no trade
Samuel Parsons
I swear to & subscribe in open court 2 June 1820 before Nathan H White Squire S Edward J Stephen Jackson Esquire Judge
I James W. Wilkin Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Grange Do hereby Certify That the foregoing oath and inventory 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 property enumerated in the aforesaid Schedule is Thirty Seven dollars and one Cent
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court The 2 d day of June 1820 —
James Wilkin Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Grange

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Parsons, Samuel GRADE Private LINE Lamb's Artillery (New York)
WARRANT NUMBER 7645 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED Oct. 12, 1790 and Mt. No. 171-60-55  Mt. 7645 to Isaac Haasbrouck, 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.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Samuel Parsons , a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. N. 2,237
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1776 1 year Priv. ✓ John Glover Mass.   ✓ 1777 to end of war Priv & Sgt. Isaiah Wool Swartout John Lamb. 2 d Cont. Art.        
Battles engaged in, None stated
Residence of soldier at enlistment, not stated.
Date of application for pension, Apr. 8, 1818. His claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Orange Co. N.Y.
Age at date of application, 69 years in 1820.
Remarks: Soldier died Nov. 10, 1842 in Orange Co. N.Y. He married at  in Wallkill, Orange Co. N.Y. Apr 12, 1815 or 1818 Elizabeth Decker and she  was allowed pension on and after June 10, 1853 while a resident of  Orange Co. N.Y. aged 57 years. Large family of children, no names stated.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Elizabeth Parsons Declaration for Pension
By S. Convin Atty Milladitown Orange Co NY.

State of New York Orange County
On this 9 th day of August 1883 personally appeared in open Court before me John G. Milliken Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Orange New York Elizabeth Parson a resident of Wallkill in Orange County and State of New York aged 57 years who first being by me duly sworn in 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 3 rd day of February 1853 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war.
That she is the widow of Samuel Parson 2 nd (deceased) late a resident of Wallkill Orange County New York who was in the receipt of a pension at the time of his death and was inscribed on the Pay Pension Rolls of the City of New York at the rate of One hundred and twenty dollars per annum. Reference to his papers on file will more fully show his services.
She further declares that she was married to the said Samuel Parson 2 nd at Wallkill Orange County New York on the 12 th day of April 1878 by one Mr. Mautey a Baptist minister and that she has
Elizabeth Parson

made diligent Search for the Church record of the said Montury but can find none. She further said that her said husband Samuel Parsons did at Rawlins on the 10 th day of November 1842 and that she was not married to him from the 2 nd of January 1800 but at the time above stated and that she has not married but remains the widow of the said Samuel Parsons Witness my hand and seal. J. M. Fletcher
I swear and subscribe Elizabeth Parsons before me the 9 th day of August 1853 and further certify that I know the person who has made the foregoing declaration and believe her to be the person she represents herself to be.
John G. McKim County Judge of Orange County

Knows all men by these presents that I Eliza bette Parson of Wallkill Orange County have this day irrevocably appointed Daniel Cowdin my true and Lawful attorney for me and in my name and stead to prosecute my claim for a Pension with Power of substi- tuting one or more attorneys under him if need be fully re- maining all powers here to be done by me made and can for any what ever my said attorney may do in the premises that is just and proper
Witness my hand and Seal this 9 th day of August 1853
Witness P. M. Fortchins
Mr. Wallkill
Elizabeth Parson mark
State of New York Orange County
Be it known that on this 9 th day of August 1853 person- ally appeared before me Elizabeth Parson to me known and ac- quainted that she executed the a- bove power of Attorney to her son and said
John M. Miller County Judge of Orange County

Elizabeth Parson Declaration for a Pension
By Daniel Coover Attorney Middletown Orange Co N.Y.
John C. McConnel Deputy Clerk

State of New York Orange County } of John M. Grant et al. & John M. Woodward being by me duly sworn according to Law depose and say that they are residents of Middletown Orange County and are personally acquainted with Elizabeth Parson whose declaration is herunto annexed and that they know the said Elizabeth Parson the person who executed the said declaration to be the widow of Samuel Parson deceased and that she executed the same in their presence and acknowledged that she executed the same for the uses and purposes then in con- tained and that they severally signed their names as Witnesses to the said Instrument and that they have no in- terest in the said declaration. John M. Woodward vs. John M. Woodward
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 11 th day of August 1853 and I further certify that I know the persons who made the above affidavit to be residents of Middletown Orange County and any statements made by them are worthy of full cred- it and belief
John M. Woodward
Orange County } CLERK'S OFFICE, } (a Court of Record,) do hereby certify that John P. Walker whose name is subscribed to the annexed affidavit , was, at the time of taking the same, the County Judge of said county, duly elected and qualified and having full power to take the same; and further, that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of said judge and verily believe that the signature John P. Walker subscribed to the said affidavit , are genuine.
In witness whereof, I hereto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said Court and county this 12 day of August 1853
John C. McConville Deputy Clerk

State of New York Orange County } of John M. Grant et al. & Mary M c Intosh being by me duly sworn according to Law do hereby say that they are residents of Middletown Orange County and are personally acquainted with Elizabeth Parson whose declaration is herunto annexed and that they know the said Elizabeth Parson the person who executed the said declaration to be the widow of Samuel Parson deceased and that she executed the same in their presence and acknowledged that she executed the same for the uses and purposes and in the manner as the same is contained and that they therein were as witnesses to the said instrument and that they have no in- terest in the said declaration. John M c Intosh as to himself
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 11 th day of August 1853 and I further certify that I know the persons who made the above affidavit to be residents of Middletown Orange County and any statement made by them are worthy of full cred- it and belief
John G. Miller County Judge of Orange County

Phm. Oct/53. N.Y.
Adynton,

Declaration of Elizabeth Parson for a Pension
By Daniel Cowin Agent
Now on file No. 131
Middletown Osage Co N.Y.

Stat of New York } Orange County } ss. On this 10 th day of June 1883 personally appeared before me the under- signed a Justice of the Peace within and for the said county. Elizabeth Parson Age 57 (Years who first being by me duly sworn accor- ding to Law, and on her oath makes the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed on the 3 rd day of February 1833 Granting Pensions to wid- ows of Persons who served during the Rev- olutionary war. That she is the widow of Samuel Parson 2nd (deceased), late a resid- ent of said County of Orange and that her said husband was a pensioner at the time of his death at the Rate of One Hundred and twenty dollars per annum as will appear on the Pay Pension Rolls in the Pay Pension Office in the City of New York. She says that she was married to the said Samuel Parson 2nd at Wallkill in said County on the 12 th day of April 1818 by Rev Elder Mentony a Baptist Minister of said County and that her name before said marriage was Elizabeth Dreher. She further says that her said husband is dead and that he died at Orange County on the 10 th day of November 1842. She says that she has no private or Family Record of her Marriage and that she has made diligent search and inquiry for the Church or Family Record of Elder Mentony but can find none.

She further States that from the infirmities under which she is now labouring and from Sickness she is not able to attend the Sittings of a Court of Records.
She also says that she was not married to the said Samuel Parson 2 nd prior to the 2 nd of January 1800, but at the time above stated and that she was not married but remains the widow of the said Samuel Parson 2 nd deceased
Subscribed & Sworn Elizabeth his X Parson before me this day and year above stated
And I Certify that from her appearance and from information of her neighbours I should think it imprudent for the above declarant to attend the sitting of a Court of Record, and I also know the declarant personally and did know her husband in his lifetime and knew the time they lived together as man and wife and was so reputed.
I also certify that I have no interest in the event of the success of this declarant getting her pension.
G. S. Forster Justice of the Peace

State of New York Orange County } Joseph Lump being by me duly sworn according to law deposes and says that he was well acquainted with Samuel Parson late of the town of Wallkill Orange County a Revolutionary Soldier and also knew Elizabeth Parson and knows that the declaration herunto annexed is the declaration of Elizabeth Parson the widow of the said Samuel Parson dece- ased and that the said Samuel Parson and Elizabeth this declarant were mar- ried at Wallkill Orange County on the 12 th day of April 1818 by Revd Eld Monk a Minister of the Baptist Church in said County and that he was present and saw them married and knows that they lived together from that time until the death of the said Samuel and that he the said Samuel died at Wallkill on the 10 th day of November 1842 and was in the receipt of a pension at the time of his death at $120 per year. He also says that the said Elizabeth has never married but is still a widow Subscribed & sworn his before me this 15 th Joseph Lump day of June 1883 before mark
G. Houston Justice of the Peace
I certify that I am personally acquainted with Joseph Lump the person who made the above affi- davit and any statement made by him is worthy of full credit and belief G. Houston Justice of the Peace

State of New York } Orange County } P. Amzi J. Lump of Wallkill Orange County being by me duly sworn according to law says that he was well acquainted with Samuel Parson late of the Town of Wallkill deceased and with his wife Elizabeth Parson the person who has made the annexed declaration and he knows that the said Samuel Parson and Elizabeth Parson were man and wife and that they were married at Wallkill in said County on or about the 12 th day of April 1818 by Rev Eldon Monitoring a Baptist Minister and that he (this deponent) was pres- ent and saw them married and that the said Elizabeth's name befo- re her name was Elizabeth Dooten. He also said that Samuel Parson is dead and the said Elizabeth Par- son the present declarant is still his widow. This deponent says he has no interest in this declaration.
Subscribed and sworn before me this 20 th day of June 1853 and I find
Amzi J. Lump
then certify that I am acquainted with Amzi J. Lump and any statement made by him is worthy of full credit and belief.
G. Houston Justice of the Peace
E. Parson

State of New York Orange County } On this 14 th day of June 1853 personally came before me a Just- ice of the Peace within and for said County James C. Becker who first being by me duly sworn on his oath states that he was well acquainted with Sam- uel Parson late of the town of Wallkill de- ceased and with his wife Elizabeth and knows that the person whose application is herunto annexed is the widow of the said Samuel Parson and that the said Samuel Parson was married to the said Elizabeth Drover at Wallkill in Orange County on or about the 12 th day of Apr- il 1818 by one Eldon Montoury a Baptist Minister.
He further states that he was present and saw them married and knows that they lived to- gether as man and wife until the death of the said Samuel Parson and that they raised a large family of chil- dren and was generally reputed ab- out the neighborhood when they lived to be man and wife.
He further said that the said Samuel Parson was a Revolutionary soldier & at the time of his death he was in the receipt of a Pension at the Rate of One Hundred and twenty Dol- lars per annum James C. Becker deaf.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 14 th day June 1853. at our house in said County
Francis Marvin, a Justice of the Peace of said County.

To whom it may concern. I am personally acquainted with James C. Dicken and so far as my knowledge extends, his character for honesty, sobriety and integrity is unquestioned.
Francis Marion a justice of the peace of Orange County.

State of New York Orange County
Be it remembered that I John G. Wilkins Judge of the Court of Orange County afore said do hereby nominate and appoint George Houston a justice of the Peace of said Court to fill the residence of Elizabeth Parsons in the Town of Wallkill in said County aforesaid who will first be sworn and make oath before you the said justice and make her declaration for a pension under the "Act Granting Pensions approved February 8 th 1833 and that you be careful to take her said declaration with care and caution in order to have the same correctly made according to the best of her recollection or information and belief and that if in your opi- nion she is unable to attend the sitt- ing of a court of Record or County Court you will certify that such is the case by reason of infir- mity of age or disability as the case may be Dated Wallkill Orange County Jan 10 th 1833 John G. Wilkins County Judge of Orange County

Orange County } ss: CLERK'S OFFICE, }
I, NATHAN WESTCOTT, Clerk of said county, and the County Court of said county, (a Court of Record,) do hereby certify that P. Houston affidavit, was, at the time of taking the same, whose name is subscribed to the annexed a Justice of the Peace of said county, duly elected and qualified and having full power to take the same; and further, that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of said Justice, and verily believe that the signature P. Houston , affidavit are genuine. respectively subscribed to the said
In witness whereof, I hereto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said Court and county this 29 th day of June 1853.
N Westcott Clerk
State of New York

State of New York Orange County } P. Benjamin W. Shaw being by me duly sworn says that he is a Resident of Wallkill Ora- nge County and that he was well acquainted with Samuel Parson Late of the town of Wallkill deceased and with Elizabeth his wife and knows that they lived together as man and wife and that the said Samuel is dead and that he died at Wallkill in said County on the 10th day of November 1842 and that the said Samuel at the time of his de- ath was in the Receipt of a Pension at the Rate of One Hundred and twenty dollars per annum payable at the New York office for paying Pensions and that he had his pay certificate and it Recd. Samuel Parson 2 nd and that this deponent rendered the said certificate up at the time he made application for the Back pay due on said certificate and that he this deponent furnished the showers for the said Samuel Parson 2 nd and that in the said Samuel Parson 2 nd at his death left surviving him Eli- zabeth Parson his widow and that the above applicant Eli- zabeth Parson is the widow of the said Samuel Parson 2 nd deceased. He also says that he has no

of this application for Pension
D. M. Shaw
Subscribed and sworn before me this is 21 st day of Jan. 1883
I further certify that I am personally acquainted with the above D. M. Shaw and that he is a man of veracity and an statement made by him is worthy of credit and belief. I also certify that I have no interest in the event of this application
G. H. Houston Justice of the Peace

4897
New York Roll.
Samuel Parsons 2 d
New York Line
7 th
Sergeant
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 8 th of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 th of Dec r 1818 and sent to Boock and Martin Goshen. N.Y.
Arrears to 4th of Sept r 1818. Amt \frac{27}{30} — 39:20 Semi-annual all ee ending 4 th March 1819 — 48: —
$ 87:20
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued Eight years
Orange Co.
Notification sent James W. Walker 1 August 1820.
Goshen New York

129714 Lt. Daniel Corwin Middletown, Orange Co (179) (Sept. 13/33) N.Y. Thos. Lumpkin Mch 14, 1857-
14 54 New York City Elizabeth Parsons widow of Samuel who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Sergeant
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1815.
3 rd February 1833
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 nd day of Aug/53 and sent to
Andrew J. Mills Mount Hope Orange Co N.Y.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 1815 , Page 8 / Vol. A
3/53
1832

Orange County } ss. CLERK'S OFFICE, }
I, NATHAN WESTCOTT, Clerk of said county, and the County Court of said county, (a Court of Record,) do hereby certify that John G. Wilkin whose name is subscribed to the annexed certificate — affidavit , was, at the time of taking the same, the County Judge of said county, duly elected and qualified and having full power to take the same; and further, that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of said Judge and verily believe that the signature John G. Wilkin subscribed to the said certificate — affidavit is genuine.
In witness whereof, I hereto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said Court and county
this 29 th day of
June
185 9
N Westcott Clerk

Nov 16 Sam P. S. 2 o My rth ab 1818 furnace ab 1832.

neg Smethville Nov 5 1838
Hon J. P. Cawards
Commissioner of Pensions
Respected Sir the accompanying papers are from an old soldier of the Revolution who served in that war from the battle at Lexington until the end of the war and who is now from the infirmities attendant upon old age unable to work and who desires that his pension may be advanced according to the grade that he held in the Army which was a sergeant so that his last days may be made comfortable and that he may be kept from the County Poor house
You will confer a favour by answering to to your obedient servant
John M. Martin

State of New York } } Be it Known that upon County of Orange } } me a Justice of the Peace in and for the county aforesaid duly authorized to administer oaths per- sonally appeared Elizabeth Parsons widow a resident of Wallkill in the County of Orange and State afo- resaid who being first duly sworn according to law states that she is the widow of Samuel Par- son 2 now deceased who at the time of his death was a resident of Wallkill in the County and State aforesaid and who was a Sergeant in the Army of the Revolution and at the time of his death was a Pensioner of the United States under the act of July 4 1832 at the rate of one hundred and twenty dollars per annum and she now constitutes and appoints Andrew J. Mills of Mt Hope in the County of Orange and State of New York her true and lawful Attorney with irrevocable power to do all things the same as done by herself in investigating all or any claim that she may have against the Gov- ernment of the United States by way of Pension or any other claim that may accrue to her by virtue of her marriage with her late husband Samuel Parson 2
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year above mentioned before Elizabeth P Parson mark John W Martin Justice of the Peace Signed sealed acknowledged & sworn to before me this 5 day of February 1853 John W Martin Justice of the Peace

Wallkill Orange County New York July 23 rd 1853
To Hon L P Waldo Sir:-
I hereby authorize the within named Andrew J Mills to receive all communications from you that may be necessary in the prosecution of my claim for a pension for the services of my late Husband Samuel Parsons 2 d and if allowed to receive from you the Certificate for the same Witness
John W. Hartshorne Justice of the Peace
Elizabeth his mark Parsons

State of New York, Orange County Clerk's Office, } ss:
I, NATHAN WESTCOTT, Clerk of the County of Orange, do hereby certify, that John W. Moartun whose name is subscribed to the certificate of the proof or acknowledgment of the annexed instrument, and thereon written, was, at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment, a Justice of the Peace for said county, dwelling in said county, elected and sworn and duly authorized to take the same. And further, that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of such Justice, and verily believe that the signature to the said certificate of proof or acknowledgment is genuine; and that said instrument is executed and acknowledged or proved according to the laws of this State.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County, the 23 day of July 185 3
N. Westcott
Clerk.

Elizabeth Parson to Daniel Corwin Power of Attorney
Daniel Corwin Attorney Middletown Orange Co. State of New York
please put this on file with the declarat ion of Elizabeth parson under the late act of February 3 d 1853

State of New York Orange County
Know all men by these presents that I Elizabeth Parson of the Town of Wallkill in Orange County New York do hereby irrevocably constitute and appo- int Daniel Cowrie of Wallkill Orange County and State aforesaid my true & Lawful Attorney for me and in my name and stead to sue my behalf to present my claim for a Pension under Act of February 3 rd A.D. 1833. and to receive such Certificate as may be issued, hereby revoking any Power of Attorney which may have heretofore been given; and confirming all things. That my Attorney Daniel Cowrie may law- fully do in the premises and that I authorize my said Attorney to em- ploy one or more attorneys under him to act for me in my behalf as my Attorney. The said Daniel Cowrie, my dum propriis.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal. This 12 th day of March 1833
Elizabeth legal Parson mark
State of New York
Orange County Be it known that personally appeared before me Elizabeth Parson to me known and acknowledged that she executed the above Power of Attorney to be her act and deed.
G. Houston Justice of the Peace

State of New York, Orange County Clerk's Office, } ss:
I, NATHAN WESTCOTT, Clerk of the County of Orange, do hereby certify, that G. Houston whose name is subscribed to the certificate of the proof or acknowledgment of the annexed instrument, and thereon written, was, at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment, a Justice of the Peace for said county, dwelling in said county, elected and sworn and duly authorized to take the same. And further, that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of such Justice, and verily believe that the signature to the said certificate of proof or acknowledgment is genuine; and that said instrument is executed and acknowledged or proved according to the laws of this State.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County, the 25 th day of March 185 3
N. Westcott
Clerk.
Elizabeth Parsons to Daniel Bonar Power of Attorney Daniel Bonar Attorney Middletown Orange Co State of New York pleads that this on file with the declar- ion of Elizabeth Parsons under the date of February 3 d 1853

Direct this to the successors of Worthington City persons
A - 6 -
Elizabeth Parsons N.Y. Ad 3rd Feb, 1859.
The statutory claim to be filed in her papers.
Power of atty from Mrs Elizabeth Par- sons N.Y. to W. Sampson & by him filed Feb 21st 59.
W. Sampson atty.

To the Commissioner of Pensions State of New York, County of Orange. } S.S.
Be it known that I Elizabeth Parsons widow of Samuel Parsons deceased, of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint Daniel Corwin of the County and State aforesaid my true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name to prosecute my claims before the Court of Claims of the United States and before the Commissioner of Pensions, for all the benefits pensions that is now or hereafter may become due to me by any decision of said Court of Claims or the Com- missioner of Pensions, and I do hereby authorize my said Attorney Daniel Corwin to appoint Thomas Simpkins of the City of Washington, D.C. to act as assistant with the said Daniel Corwin in the prosecution of said claim, and I authorize him the said Daniel Corwin to receive any Pension Certificate that may issue hereon, and I do hereby revoke the power of attorney that I made at the request of B.W. Gregory or J.L. Coon or any one else and hereby request the Com- missioner of Pensions to deliver the Pension Certificate to Daniel Corwin or his attorney as he may direct and that I forbid the delivery of any Pension Certificate to B.W. Gregory or J.L. Coon or either of them. I have been advised at the time I gave them said power for that reason I do hereby revoke the power of Attorney given to said Gregory and Coon to act for me.
Witness my hand and Seal this 14 th day of February 1857
Signature
Elizabeth X Parsons mark
G. Hartshorn Justus T. Joseph Ellis Witnesses

State of New York County of Orange S.S.
Be it known that personally appeared before me the Subscriber a Justice of Peace within and for said County Elizabeth Parsons widow of Samuel Parsons deceased and made oath in due form of law and states on her oath that she is now in the receipt of a Pension at the rate of $20.00 per annum and that the following is a true copy of Pension Certificate in her possession on which she draws her Pension.
Department of the Interior Pension Office
I certify that in conformity with the 3 d Section of the act February 3 d 1853 Elizabeth Parsons widow of Samuel who was a Sergeant in the Revolutionary War is inscribed on the pension List at the Rate of one hundred and Twenty dollars per annum commencing on the 3 d of February 1855 and continuing for Life unless She should again marry in which case the pension is not payable after the time of such marriage
Examined and countersigned L P Waldo Commissioner of Pensions
Given at the department of the interior this Twenty Second day of August one Thousand Eight hundred and fifty Three R M Clelland Secretary of the Interior
The word (February) blotted before Signing Subscribed and Subscribed before Elizabeth her Parsons mark me this 14 th day of February 1857 G H Austin

State of New-York, }
ORANGE COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE.
I, CHARLES DRAKE, Clerk of the County of
Orange and of the County Court of said County, and one of the Clerks of the Supreme Court of said State, (courts of record,) do hereby certify that G. Houston Esquire
whose name is subscribed to the certificate of the proof or acknowledgment of the annexed instrument, and thereon, written, was, at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment,
A Justice of the Peace dwelling in said county, elected and sworn and duly authorized to take the same. And further, that I am well
acquainted with the hand-writing of such G. Houston and verily believe that the signature to the said certificate of proof or acknowledgment is genuine; and that said instrument is executed and acknowledged or approved according to the laws of this state.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said county, the 16 th day of February 1857
Chas. Drake Clerk. by Abram L. Bassedy, Deputy Clerk
[Faint, mirrored text from the reverse side of the page, likely bleed-through from the original document.]

State of New York
State of New York } Orange County }
On this 14 th day of
February A.D. 1857 personally appeared before me Elizabeth Parsons, widow of Samuel Parsons (deceased) to me well known and acknowledged the foregoing power of Attorney to be her act and deed in the usual & customary manner
G. H. Austin Justice of the Peace
City of Washington, D.C. Feb 14 1857

May 9. 1853
App. of Elizabeth Parsons widow of Samuel. Orange County N.Y.
let 3 d Feb. 1853
Rev.:
Andrew J. Mills, Rev. Andrew J. Mills Mt. Hope Orange Co. N.Y. Adm d . $120 per annum Commencing 3 d Feb. 1853
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Pension Office, Official Business
Good if Bates agree Parent of Mrs. ...

129914
Elizabeth Parsons
wid
Samuel
No. 171-60-
Boyston
G. Houston
Middletown
N. Y.

The I Minut Commis- sioners of Pensions.
I made application for Elizabeth Parson widow of Samuel Parson a Revo- lutionary Pensioner and expected that she would receive 160. Acres of Land the warrant can be for only 60 Acres.
Will you have the goodness to inform me the reason of her not rece- iving the 160 Acres
Yours G. H. Easton

34,698
Samuel Parsons 2 o
act June 7. 1832
Admitted Sergeant 2 years
Hon Nathl Jones Home Reps NCS

State of New York } p I Samuel Parsons 2 d of the Orange County } Town of Mt Hope in the said County do solemnly swear in presence of Almighty God that I am the identical Samuel Parsons 2 d named in the accompanying certificate for a pension given at the war office of the United States the 14 th day of December One Thousand Eight Hundred and Eighteen Signed J C Calhoun Secretary of war and that I was a Sergeant in the Revolu- tionary war for more than four years in the said war as I think has been proved and is now on file in the Secretary of Wars office and I do now relinquish all and every claim to any pension that may have been granted to me by under the act of 1818 or any other act that may have been passed until the act of One Thousand eight hundred and thirty- two and do now claim in and for myself the amount of Pension which the act of One Thousand eight hundred and thirtytwo may entitle me to as a Sergeant in the Revolutionary war and which has been fully proved and is now supposed to be on file in the Secretary of wars office Sworn and subscribed before me } this 5 th day of November 1838 - } Samuel Parsons 2 d and that I believe the above depo- } ment is entitled to credit on his oath.
William Little Justice of the peace.
State of New York } Orange County } p I Albert J Britton clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Orange do hereby Certify that William J Little before whom the foregoing affi- davit was subscribed and sworn, was, at the time of taking

the same a Justice of the peace in and for said County; and further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice and verily believe that the signature to the said Affidavit is genuine - In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County the 12 th day of November 1838
J. S. BINTON Clerk

Payable semi-annually---the first pay- ment on this certificate will be made on the 4th of March next, at the U States Branch Bank New York
Recorded

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I CERTIFY That, in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 18th of March, 1818, _____
Samuel Parsons 2 d late a Sergeant _____ in the Army of the Revolution, is inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the _____ New York Agency, at the rate of Eight dollars per month, to commence on the _____ 8 th day of April one thousand eight hundred and eighteen.
GIVEN at the War Office of the United States, this _____ 14 th day of December one thousand eight hundred and eighteen.
J. C. Calhoun
Secretary of War.

Mr L. P. Waldo Com. of Pensions
Dear Sir
On or about the 15 th of August I forwarded at your request a New Declaration and Power of Attorney of Elizabeth Parsen and have been looking with much anxiety to have a Report from it or a pay Certificate, as the applicant is Very Poor she is Very anxious to hear from it. You will please in- form me how matters stand Middletown Sept 8/53
Daniel Cowen ps G. Houston

Samuel Parsons, 2 d At 7 th June 1832 $120.00 p. an.
Died 10 th Nov. 1842, Paid to his death.
F. Bush
Executor.

Pension Office
Aug 19/53
Sir,
Please certify the time to which the within named pensioner was last paid; and (if in your power) the date of his death.
Very respectfully Your obed servt
J. Cole For Com mps.
H. Burt, Esqr { 3 d Auditor, } Present }
(See other side.)

In the case of Elizabeth Parson for Pension
D. Cowdin Attorney

Middletown July 28/53
To L P Malan
Com. of Pensions
Dr Sir
I understand from your report in the case of Elizabeth Parson widow of Samuel Parson (deceased) under 1 st sect. of act of Congress passed Feb. 3 d 1853 that there can no pair of Attorney be found on file in that case
Now. Sir
I will refer you to your report in that case under date of May 28 th 1853
Copy of Report.
Pension Office May 28/53
Sir I find upon the files of this office a Power of Attorney executed to you by Elizabeth Parson of Half Pay under the Provision of the 1 st Section of the act of February 3 d 1853. There does not appear to be any declaration or other papers on file by which it can be ascertained for whom or for what services the claim is asserted. The case will be placed upon the Records as No. 131 and in any further communications which you may make to this office in relation to it you will please refer to its Number
Very respectfully S. Cole
For Com. of Pensions
To Samuel Corwin Esq. Middletown Orange Co N.Y.
One

Very Sir From your last report I have taken the pains to get an affi- davit from the declarant. in the case and also a New power of attorney which will I hope be satis- factory to you that the application presented by me is correct and that all others have been obtained through false Representations made to an Ignorant and Illiterate Woman whom I have known from the time before her marriage and therefore I can speak from what I know. she has always lived in the neigh- bourhood with me and the persons who are a medling with her claim are residence out of the neighbour- hood
You will much oblige me by sending me on the receipt of these papers a full statement how the case stands by so doing you will much oblige an old Soldier and the atty in this case—
David Condie for H. Houston Atty

State of New York Orange County ss. Elizabeth Parson being by me duly sworn according to Law, and on her oath said that some time Last, February or March she gave a power of attorney to one Daniel Cowwin of Wallkill Orange County New York to prosecute her claim for a Pension under the act of February 2 nd 1833 and that the said Cow- win became sick and unable to attend to business and did not make out her papers of declaration untill some time in the Month of May or June last. and That some time in the month of March last one John W Martin and one Andrew J. Mills came to her house and made promises and assurances to her which made her to believe that it would be the same thing if she should make out the papers which they presented to her and persuaded her to go with them before the County Judge and sign some paper she does not know what it was, and she further said that on Saturday last the 23 rd day of July instant the said An- drew J. Mills came to her house and in- formed her that her business was all now arranged all that he wanted was for her to sign a paper to get the Certifi- cate for the Pension - that she at the same time remonstrated against signing any papers unless Mr Daniel Cowwin wished her to - for that she had given him a power of Attorney for that purpose all Ready, but the said A. J.

Mills assured her that she could not get the pay certificate without she should sign the paper he presented to her and that he would go and see Mr. Daniel Cor- wine and satisfy him that all was right for her to sign said paper - under these statements and represen- tations she was induced to sign said paper she does not know what it was neither does she know the contents of said paper for she can neither write or read writing and there- for the said A. S. Mills deceived her by his false statements and representa- tions for he did not go to see Mr. Dan- iel Corwine as he promised - and that she told him that it was always her desire and intention for the said Daniel Corwine to do the business for her as he had always been her friend and had always done all her business about the neighborhood and she wanted him to have the whole con- trol of this business. She further says that there was no justice of the Peace with the said Mills at the time she signed the paper on the 23 rd July 1883 or any other officer. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 25 th day of July 1883 Elizabeth X. Parsons
Orange County } ss: CLERK'S OFFICE, }
I, NATHAN WESTCOTT, Clerk of said county, and the County Court of said county, (a Court of Record,) do hereby certify that G. Houston whose name is subscribed to the annexed _____ affidavit, was, at the time of taking the same, a Justice of the Peace of said county, duly elected and qualified and having full power to take the same; and further, that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of said Justice and verily believe that the signature G. Houston subscribed to the said _____ affidavit is genuine.
In witness whereof, I hereto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said Court and county this 28 th day of July 1883
1853
Nathan Westcott Clerk

Mills assured her that she could not get the pay certificate without she should sign the paper he presented to her and that he would go and see Mr. Daniel Coor win and satisfy him that all was right for her to sign said paper - under these statements and represen- tations she was induced to sign said paper she does not know what it was neither does she know the contents of said paper for she can neither write or read writing and there- for the said A. S. Mills deceived her by his false statements and representa- tions for he did not go to see Mr. Dan- iel Coorwin as he promised - and that she told him that it was always her desire and intention for the said Daniel Coorwin to do the business for her as he had always been her friend and had always done all her business about the neighborhood and she wanted him to have the whole con- trol of this business. She further says that there was no notice of the Peace with the said Mills at the time she signed the paper on the 23 rd July 1853 or any other officer
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 25 th day of July 1853 Elizabeth X. Parsons mark
G. Houston brother of the Peace I also certify that I have no interest in the said Elizabeth Parsons claim for a Pension G. Houston brother of the Peace

State of New York Orange County } ss.
Whereas all men by these presents that Elizabeth Parsons of Wallkill Orange County New York do hereby nominate and appoint (Irrevocably) David Cowine of Wallkill Orange County New York my true and Lawful attorney to prosecute my claim for a pension under Act of Feb 8 th 1833 with power of substitution, claim being now on file No. 131 and authorize him to receive such pay Certificate as may be issued, hereby revoking all other power heretofore by me made but ratifying what ever my said attorney or his substitutes may do in the premises.
In witness whereof. I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this 25 th day of July 1853
In presence of John M. Schoell
Elizabeth X Parsons mark
State of New York Orange County } ss.
State of New York, Orange County Clerk's Office, } ss:
I, NATHAN WESTCOTT, Clerk of the County of Orange, do hereby certify, that G. Houston whose name is subscribed to the certificate of the proof or acknowledgment of the annexed instrument, and thereon written, was, at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment, a Justice of the Peace for said county, dwelling in said county, elected and sworn and duly authorized to take the same. And further, that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of such Justice, and verily believe that the signature to the said certificate of proof or acknowledgment is genuine; and that said instrument is executed and acknowledged or proved according to the laws of this State.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County, the 26 th day of July 1853 N. Westcott Clerk.

State of New York Orange County } ss.
Know all men by these presents that I, Elizabeth Parson of Wallkill Orange County New York do hereby nominate and appoint (Irrevocably) David Conine of Wallkill Orange County New York my true and lawful attorney to prosecute my claim for a pension under Act of Feb 8 th 1853 with power of substitution, claim being now on file No. 131 and authorize him to receive such pay certificate as may be issued, hereby revoking all other power heretofore by me made but ratifying what ever my said attorney or his substitutes may do in the premises.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this 25 th day of July 1853
In presence of John M. Estellus
Elizabeth X Parson mark
State of New York Orange County } ss.
Be it remembered that personally appeared before me Elizabeth Parson to me well known to be the person who executed the above power of Attorney and acknowledged she executed the same
I further certify that I have no interest in the claim for which the said power is made
G. H. Norton Justice of the Peace

Wallkill Orange County New York July 23 1853
To Hon L P Waldo
I hereby authorize the within Andrew J. Wells to receive all communications from you that may be necessary in the prosecution of my claim for a Pension for the services of my late husband Samuel Parsons 2 And if allowed to receive the from you the Certificate for the same Witness Elizabeth Parsons mark George A. Stulls
The Declaration Sent by J W Martin was for Me
A. J. Wells Mount Hope Orange Co N.Y.

Mt Hope NY July 25 33
Dr Sir Yours of the 20 inst informing me that Daniel Cowen had filed papers in the claim of Elizabeth Parsons widow of Samuel Parsons 2 d Force pension has been duly received You say the case is suspended until the said Elizabeth Parsons selects the Agent with whom you shall correspond. Soon after the law of the last Session of Congress giving all the widows of Revolutionary soldiers who had service six months a pension the said Elizabeth Parsons called at the house of Andrew J Mills at Mount Hope Orange County New York and gave the said Mills an irrevocable power of Attorney to collect for her whatever was due her from the United States The said Power of Attorney was executed by me I being a Justice of the Peace authorized to execute such papers - I was only requested by Mr Mills to send the claim of Mrs Parsons to the Pension Department and was not her regular Agent On the receipt of your letter I handed it to Mr Mills who obtained from Mrs Parsons a renewal of his Agency which has been forwarded to the Pension Office In future you will communicate with Andrew J Mills Mt Hope Orange County NY Yours July 25 W Norton Wm L P Waldo

Brief in the case of Elizabeth Parsons, widow of Samuel Parsons , Orange County and State of New York act 3 d February 1853
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner under the act of 7 th June 1837
Marriage proved by parol evidence - witnesses only capable to be credible,
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Andrew J. Mills Esq Mount Hope, Orange Co
Name and residence of Agent
New York
H. G. Dey Examining Clerk.

Mount Hope Orange County New York May 6 1833
Sir In closed is the declaration of Elizabeth Parsons widow of Samuel Parsons 2 d who at the time of his death was a pensioner of the United States The evidence of his death and her widowhood are on file in the proper department where the money was paid to the widow after his death On the decision of the case you will answer to your Obed Servant
John W Hearst
Hon L P Waldo

H. Repr. Jan y 14 th 1839
Hon J. L. Edwards Com te of Pensions
Sir,
John W. Martin of Orange Co. N.Y. desires me to ascertain the condition of the claiming respectively, of Widow Quick & Widow Wood (first name not given) whose Declarations he sent to the Pension Office (as he says) previous to the commencement of the Session of Congress
Also sent at the same time the affidavit of Sam l Parsons with his Certificate granted under Act of 1818. (for $96 Pay) now asking Pay of Sergeant under the Act of June 1832 which would increase his pay to $120 pr. An. Mr. Martin desires me to enquire whether these papers have been rec d by the Commissioners etc. May I ask your reply
Very Respectfully Your H le Serv t
Nath l Jones
+ Admitted

Dev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 2237
Elizabeth Parsons.
Widow
Samuel Parsons 2nd
Sergt. Rev. War.
Act. Feb. 3. 1883.
Index :—Vol. 91. Page 108
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Feb. 27 '96. Mil. History to
Geo B. Parsons Oxford Depot, N.Y.
23 Mch. 96 Soldier pensioned Miss H. G. Miner. M.B.H. Springfield, Ohio.
1914. June 1. History to Mrs. N. Ward. M.B.H.
1917. Oct. 2. History to Laura E. Clements. Fr.

No 16967
Rev
ACT OF JULY 14, 1862.
Elizabeth Parsons
New York
Widow of Samuel Parsons
See widow admitted
Died at file No 2237
2237
REJECTED

W 764 V -
10 Oct 12, 1790
no paper

YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA May 25 1914
Secty of Bureau of Pensions
I am very anxious to obtain certified copy of Revolutionary war service of Samuel Parsons - he entered service at Marblehead Mass for one mo then at expiration of time was in 1 st B o . 2 d N.Y. regiment of artillery commanded by Col. John Lamb -
Marblehead Mass was in Capt. Isaiah Woods Co under Col John Glover.
Any information greatly appreciated as I think it assists one to be a D.A.R.
Yours Very Hard
406 Capitol St - Yankton S.Dak.

Samuel Parsons, a soldier in the war of our Independence was born at East Hampton, Long Island 1751. He entered the service June 1 st 1776 at Marblehead Mass. as a private in Capt. Isaiah Wool's Company in Col. John Glover's Mass. regiment for about one month at the expiration of which time he again

entered the service in the company of the 2 nd N. Y. regiment of artillery, commanded by Col. John Lamb. And served there in as a private and sergeant until the end of the war when he was honorably discharged at West Point.

In the year 1779 Samuel Parsons mar- ried the widow Eunice McCord with two child- ren. By whom he had 9 children. The first was William Born Jan 31 st 1780 & Died July 26 th 1858. He married Mary Deeker who bore him 12 children. The 9 th child was David D. born Aug. 10 th 1822 and died Jan. — David married Eliza Sturtevant who bore him 6 children

Frank, Annice, Alvin, Seth, Mrs. J. Newton Clements, Mrs. Edward Jessup.

Elizabeth Parsons Middletown Orange Co. N.Y.
Judge McCook will please bear in mind this old Lady and if any papers come here among the July Cases - from A. J. Mills Agent - shut down on them - and examine the within.
J. S. S. Aug 5.

171 ✓
Caare

No 1445 Elizabeth Parsons widow of Samuel New York,
let to John W. Martin July 20 1833
let to Daniel Corwin July 20 1833
Act February 3 1833

Stamp ret'd Recd. one 2 ct. stamp Rev Sec 10) 2 Ines Box 613 Liberty, N.Y. Sept. 30, 17
Department of Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sirs:-
I am enclosing the military record of Samuel Parsons as we have it.
My sisters and I are desirous of joining the D.A.R.

and we are advised to send this record to your department to have it verified.
Kindly inform me in regard to the matter.
Thanking you for any consideration I am
Yours very truly (Miss) Laura E. Clements Liberty N.Y.