Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 17670, for Lemuel Parker, Massachusetts

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Parker, Lemuel Cushman, Hannah
Nr 17670
Former Widow.
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CONTENTS

4319. Connecticut.
Hannah Bushman, for- widow of Lemuel Parker, who died on the 10th: June, 1787 of Tolland (in the State of Connecticut) who was a private in the compy. commd by Captain Hunt of the — commd by — in the Massachussetts line for 9 months.
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 30 Dollars per annum, to commence on the 4th day March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 th day of January, 1846 and sent to Hon. J. Dixon! U. S. Senate.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept: $45 $ 435.00 Semi-annual allowance ending March 15. 00
$1150.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 d }
Recorded by T. T. Stevens Clerk, Book C Vol. 1 — Page 72

Hannibal Leshman Declaration

State of Connecticut } Tolland County } ss Stafford.
On this 28 th day of November November 1837 Personally appeared before the court of Pro- bate for the District of Stafford in the County of Tolland aforesaid, Widow Hannah Cushman, a resident of said Stafford aged Eighty years a credible person, who being first justly  sworn accord- ing to law doth on oath declare, That Lemuel Parker was a Soldier in the Army of the Revolution That he was born in Coventry in Connecticut and removed from there to Moulton in Hampden County, (formerly included in Hampshire County) State of Massa- chusetts, in the year 1776 and that soon after he removed there, he was chosen Sergeant of a company of Militia, & that soon after, he went into the Army in that capacity as a Sergeant
There went at the same time the follow- ing named persons from said Moulton viz John Welchcock Sylvanus Fuller & Daniel Meixter
but they are now, all dead except Mr Meixter, and he is so broken, as to be incapable of testifying to any thing. Pensions have been granted she under- stands in the case of each of these persons:
so that by referring to the Declarations in their cases the particulars of their period of service may be more fully ascertained, as she does not know any other survivors, except the one named

She understood that the Captain the said Lemuel Parker served under at this time was Captain  Hunt & that Col o Joseph Vose commanded the Regiment to which said Company was attached: She has sent to Massachu- setts, to learn what proof may be obtained at the public offices in Boston but finds that the documents have been sent on to Washington: some persons, who were Neighbors to said Parker, at that time, and who are still living, (who did not go out in that campaign, but well remember that the said Parker did go, are expected to testify. The declarant understood, that they joined our Northern Army, viz that the said Lemuel Parker, & those who went with him, joined the said Army: her belief is, that they were drafted in June 1776 and that they served for a period of not less than eight months and that he did not return, until the Winter following: And she further declares, that in two years or so after this period that the said Lemuel Parker & his family removed back, from said Moun- son, to said town of Coventry, in Connecticut: And she further declares, that Nathan Parker, of said Coventry was brother of said Lemuel Parker, and that the said Nathan enlisted in the Spring of the year 1777, into the Connecticut line of the Continental Army, for the period of the War. That he was attached to Captain William Richards Company, & to Col o Harris Regiment. And she further declares, that when the said Nathan Parker had been in the Army between

two and three years; either from a strong desire to see his friends & relatives, or to recruit his health he obtaind permission of his officers, in the Winter of the year 1780, to return home, for a few months, on condition, that he would provide another man, to take his place, as a substitute during his absence; and that Lemuel Parker, before mentioned, did go, and take the place, of his said brother Nathan Parker, in the said Company, and Regiment, and did faithfully serve as his said substitute all the time, of the said Nathan's absence, answering uniformly to the said Nathan's name when called, as she has heard was customary, in such cases: and as the said Nathan was not discharge but bound to serve, either by himself or by an accepted substitute, to the end of said War. The declarant is able to state with certainty the year when the said Lemuel Parker rendered this service, by remembering that he was gone & engaged in it when the Memorable dark day took place, on the 19 th day of May A D 1780.. The length of the period of the said Lemuel Parker as substitute for said Nathan Parker, she now believes fully, was not less than Six Months. The witnesses on whom she has called for support of this part of her the Declaration do not remember it to have been for so long a period, but it was her duty to state her own belief of the facts, which she has done. She claims that in both periods the said Lemuel Parker served for a period of not less than four

teen Months, according to her best recollec- tion & belief; & for this Service she asks a Pension; because she was during the whole period, of her said Service his lawful wife & is now a Widow. She declares that she was lawfully Married to the said General Parker, at said Coventry on the fifteenth day of April One thousand seven hundred and Seventy three by the Rev Nathan Strong Pastor of the Congregational Church in the North Society of Coventry, Tolland County, Connecticut, & that she lived with her said husband as his lawful wife, until the 25 th day of June A D 1787, when he died. And on the 17 th day of December, 1790 she intermar- ried with Nathan re Cushman of Stafford, in Tolland County, Connecticut, with whom she lived as his lawful wife until the 17 th day of August A D 1817, when he died at said Stafford and she has never again intermarried: all which may more fully appear by reference to the Proof to be annexed, she sends all the record she has of her Marriage: And of her first Mar- riage she has no record, & cannot find any either in the Town or Church Records, but trusts that other proof, sent herewith, will satisfy the department of that fact, & that, it took place, before either period of the said General Parkers services.
Hannah Cushman
Sworn to and subscribed before said Court on the day & year first mentioned In testimony whereof, I do hereunto subscribe my name, and affix the Seal of said Court And hereby declare that the foregoing

contains the original proceedings before said court, this day, in the matter of the application of Widow Hannah Cushman, a resident of Stafford aforesaid for a Pension, under the act of Congress of July 4 th 1836, as amended on the 4 th March 1837: And the said court would add, that the applicant is a person, well known to this court as a person of integrity, and veracity, long known to them whose memory & faculties are still sound, & whose declarations are entitled to full credit, & that she still remains a Widow.
In testimony whereof, I Francis R. Woodworth Clerk of said Court & keeper of its Seal do hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said court at Stafford aforesaid in said County of Tolland & State aforesaid on this 28 th day of November 1837
Attest
Francis R. Woodworth Clerk

State of Connecticut Tolland County ss Stafford
On this 28 th day of November 1837 personally appeared before the court of Probate for the district of Stafford aforesaid Capt Samuel Cushman a resident of said Stafford aged 45 years a credible person well known to this court who being first duly sworn according to law doth on oath declare that Nathan Mel Cushman the late husband of the widow Hannah Cushman died in this town on the 17 th day of August 1817 and that the said Hannah Cushman has remained a widow ever since that period & is now a widow Samuel Cushman
Sworn & subscribed the day & year first named before said Court of Probate.
In Testimony whereof I Francis R. Woodworth Clerk of said Probate Court do hereunto set my hand & affix the Seal of said Court at Stafford aforesaid this 28 th day of November, 1837
Attest Francis R. Woodworth Clerk

I Ralston  Ralston  Bethlehem  Bethlehem Town Clerk of the town of Canaan in the County of Tolland and State of Connecticut do hereby certify that I have faithfully examined and searched the records of marriages in my office and do not find the marriage of Lemuel Parker & Hannah Hawkins his wife nor of the marriage of the said Lemuel to any person on record —
Ralston Bethlehem Town Clerk
Town Clerk
Subscribed this 12 th day of March 1845
Before me and I certify that the said Bethlehem is Town Clerk of the said town of Canaan and that the above signature is his proper handwriting.
Elizabeth Jennings Judge of Probate
I Ebenezer Dutton of Manson in the County of Hampden and State of Massachusetts 52 years of age testify that I have heard my father & Grandmother talk about Parker Lemuel Parker who formerly in the time of the revolutionary war lived in this town on the farm on which I now live — They said that said Parker was the husband of the widow Hannah Cushman of Stafford in Tolland County Connecticut who has lived for many years about two miles from me and was frequently at my house being intimate with my Grandmother and is the same person now applying for a pension — I have many times heard those persons talking about said Parker & his being in the war in the revolutionary war who said that while he was in the service a younger brother came & staid with his family in his absence in war & that the said Hannah his wife & several children which they then had were left at home by said Parker — I understand from them that said Parker lived here only a few years in the time of the war — that he sold the farm to my Grandfather and it has ever since been owned by the family my Grandfather — father & myself & said Parker lot — where there was a log house on the lot which occupied & the place where it stood is yet plainly to be seen — This town of Manson was originally South Berkshire

which was a parish of the town of Brimfield
Elizer Butter
I was & is subscribed by the said Butter
before me & I certify that he is a credible witness
Stafford Sept 16 1845 Elisha Stearns Judge of probate

I Lemuel Cushman of Stafford in the County of Litchfield and State of Connecticut aged 52 years testify that the family record hereto annexed was made by the Rev. Clement Parker who is a minister of the gospel and settled in Acton in the State of Maine and the son of Lemuel Parker was on said record the said Lemuel Parker being the first husband of my mother Hannah Cushman who now applies for a pension for services rendered in the Revolutionary war - The said Clement made said record from evidence collected by him as stated thereon in April 1832. The said Lemuel Parker died at Haverstown on the 10th of June 1839.  Lemuel Cushman Sworn and subscribed before me Edward March 10 1845 Esquire I certify that the said Lemuel Cushman is a credible witness Esquire Esquire Esquire
FAMILY RECORD.
Samuel Parker
Was born in Newton, near Boston, Mass. His parents were both killed by the Indians in king Philip's war, about the year 1675. When a young man he emigrated to Connecticut; was one of the first settlers of the town of Coventry, and was the first man who officiated as Deacon of the Church in that town. He lived respected and died at a very advanced age. His sons were Samuel, Phineas, James, John and Joseph, who were valuable members of society. All but Samuel, lived and died in Coventry.
John Parker,
Son of Dea. Samuel Parker, was married to Sarah Meraw. Their children were
 Chloe, born April 12, 1744,  Sarah, " July 21, 1746,  Josiah, " Sept. 1748,  Ruth, " April 10, 1751,  Lemuel, " March 10, 1753,  John, " Sept. 1758,  Nathan, " July 8, 1760. 
Lemuel Parker,
Son of John Parker, grandson of Dea. Samuel Parker, was married to Hannah, daughter of John and Naomi Hawkins of Coventry. Their children were
 Ransom, born May 23, 1774,  Lemuel, " Jan. 2, 1777,  Josiah, " Sept. 7, 1778,  Clement, " Jan. 14, 1782,  Ira, " Oct. 14, 1784. 
Clement Parker,
Son of Lemuel Parker, grandson of John Parker, and great grandson of Dea. Samuel Parker, was married to Rachel, daughter of Jonas and Hannah Taylor, of Windsor, Vt. Their children were
 Clement, born Aug. 12, 1809,  Rachel Taylor, " April 9, 1811,  David Taylor, " April 10, 1813,  Fidelia, " Dec. 11, 1815,  Lavona, " March 23, 1818,  Hannah, " Aug. 19, 1820,  Chloe, " May 13, 1822,  John Selden, " July 9, 1824,  Sarah, " April 29, 1826,  Sarah, " Dec. 24, 1828. 
Clement Parker jr.
Was married to Maria Hemingway, of Acton, Me. Their child is
 Emily Maria, born April 1, 1831. 
John Parker, son of Dea. Samuel Parker, died Sept. 1798. He was from early life a professor of religion. Lemuel Parker, son of John Parker, died June 10, 1787. He was beloved in life, and lamented in death. 'Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.' Lemuel Parker, jr. died June 11, 1788. Sarah, daughter of Clement and Rachel Parker, died July 23, 1828.
The foregoing was collected and arranged by CLEMENT PARKER, April 1832.

FAMILY RECORD.
Samuel Parker
Was born in Newton, near Boston, Mass. His parents were both killed by the Indians in king Philip's war, about the year 1675. When a young man he emigrated to Connecticut; was one of the first settlers of the town of Coventry, and was the first man who officiated as Deacon of the Church in that town. He lived respected and died at a very advanced age. His sons were Samuel, Phineas, James, John and Joseph, who were valuable members of society. All but Samuel, lived and died in Coventry.
John Parker,
Son of Dea. Samuel Parker, was married to Sarah Meraw. Their children were
Chloe, born April 12, 1744, Sarah, " July 21, 1746, Josiah, " Sept. 1748, Ruth, " April 10, 1751, Lemuel, " March 10, 1753, John, " Sept. 1758, Nathan, " July 8, 1760.
Lemuel Parker,
Son of John Parker, grandson of Dea. Samuel Parker, was married to Hannah, daughter of John and Naoma Hawkins of Coventry. Their children were
Ransom, born May 23, 1774, Lemuel, " Jan. 2, 1777, Josiah, " Sept. 7, 1778, Clement, " Jan. 14, 1782, Ira, " Oct. 14, 1784.
Clement Parker,
Son of Lemuel Parker, grandson of John Parker, and great grandson of Dea. Samuel Parker, was married to Rachel, daughter of Jonas and Hannah Taylor, of Windsor, Vt. Their children were
Clement, born Aug. 12, 1809, Rachel Taylor, " April 9, 1811, David Taylor, " April 10, 1813, Fidelia, " Dec. 11, 1815, Lavona, " March 23, 1818, Hannah, " Aug. 19, 1820, Chloe, " May 13, 1822, John Selden, " July 9, 1824, Sarah, " April 29, 1826, Sarah, " Dec. 27 1828.
Clement Parker jr.
Was married to Maria Hemingway, of Acworth, Me. Their child is
Emily Maria, born April 1, 1831.
John Parker, son of Dea. Samuel Parker, died Sept. 1798. He was from early life a professor of religion. Lemuel Parker, son of John Parker, died June 10, 1787. He was beloved in life, and lamented in death. 'Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.' Lemuel Parker, jr. died June 11, 1788. Sarah, daughter of Clement and Rachel Parker, died July 23, 1828.
The foregoing was collected and arranged by CLEMENT PARKER, April 1832.
Printed by C. C. P. Moody, Great Falls, N. H.

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
No. 17670
Hannah Bushman Former Widow of Lemuel Parker Pris. Rev War.
Act: July 4 th 86
Box: Vol. 64 , Page 162
[Arrangement of 1870.]

6564.
Hannah Bushman born in May 1845. Sept. 20 1845. Small Park
born
Oct 4 July 1826
Married in 1773
husband died in 1787
adm 2
9 mo 2w 30
Hon: J Dixon Senate

I George A. Bathorn pastor of the Church in North Coventry in the County of Tolland State of Connecticut aged 56 years testify that I am successor in the ministry to the Rev. Nathan Strong for many years pastor of my church very from the year 1745 to year 1795 and have always understood & believe that he kept no record of marriages and have never seen or heard of any such records.
G. A. Bathorn
Subscribed & sworn to July 26 1845
Before me Elisha Stearns, Judge of probate
I Esther Case of Coventry in the County of Tolland and State of Connecticut aged 84 years testify that Lemuel Parker formerly of said Coventry now deceased was cousin to me & that I was well acquainted with him and his family and know that he married Hannah Hawkins - I knew also his brother Nathan Parker who served in the army in the Revolutionary war and was a sergeant in the army the latter part of the time & after he had been in the army two years or more he was taken sick and came home and I was at his house while he was sick and know that his brother Lemuel went into the army & took his place and served in his room a number of months as much at least as 3 or 4 months - I do not know the exact time of the said Lemuel's marriage but I do know that it was previous to his going into the service as mentioned above and that he & the said Hannah then had 2 or 3 children - I supposed that said marriage was performed by our then pastor the Rev. Nathan Strong.
Sworn & subscribed July 26 1845
Esther Case
Before me Elisha Stearns, Judge of probate
and I certify that the deponent is a credible witness E. Stearns, Judge of Probate

I Sophia Loomis of Coventry in the County of Tolland & State of Connecticut aged 66 years testify that I lived a near neighbour to Lemuel Parker for many years in said Coventry and was well acquainted with the family when I was young and the said Lemuel then lived with his wife who was Hannah Hawkins before marriage and always considered them to be married & they were universally so considered - I knew well their children & was intimate with them and always considered the two oldest Asa and & Lemuel older than myself - that the said Lemuel then was about two years older than I was - we attended the same School - Sophia Loomis Given & subscribed July 26 1845 & I certify that the said deposition is a credible witness Before me                      Elisha Stearns Judge of probate

I Clement Parker of Neton County of York and State of Main; Clerk. Depose and say That after the death of my Father Lemuel Parker who died June 10. 1787 his Bible, the family bible, became mine, given me by my good Mother. And in that bible, on the blank leaf between the testaments, was my Father's family record, in what I have always supposed to be my Father's hand writing. When I was fifteen years old my oldest brother who was then married, and gone to have keeping borrowed that bible of me, and never returned it.
My brother subsequently moved to the west. But I do not know the place of his residence and whether that bible now is in existence, or not. I do not know. But a few years after I lent the bible to my brother, I was at his house and carefully copied out that Record, adding to it a record of my Father and Brother's death.
That copy written more than forty years ago I now have, and it is as follows viz
  Lemuel Parker was born March 10.  1753    Hannah Hawkins was born  1754    Lemuel Parker and Hannah Hawkins were married April 15  1773    Ransom Parker was born May 23.  1774    Lemuel Parker Jr was born Jan 2  1777    Josiah Parker was born Sept 7  1778    Clement Parker was born Jan 14  1782    Israel Parker was born Oct 14  1784    To which record I added
  Lemuel Parker died June 10  1787    Lemuel Parker Jr died June 11  1788  
The blank in the record of my Mother's birth if my memory serves me correctly had become defaced so that I could not make it out

And I may have mistaken the figure four for the figure seven. The original copy which I enclose is hereunto annexed
Lemuel Parker was born March 10. 1754 Hannah Hawkins was born 1728 Lemuel Parker & Hannah Hawkins were married April 15. 1770 Ransom Parker was born May 23. 1774 Lemuel Parker Jr was born Jan-y 2 d . 1777 Josiah Parker was born Sept-y 1778 Clement Parker was born Jan-y 13. 1782 Jra Parker was born Oct-y 14. 1784 Lemuel Parker departed this Life June 10. 1787 Lemuel Parker Jr departed this Life June 1788

I furthermore depose and say that from what I have often heard said by my Mother Grandfather Grandmother Uncles and others when I was young; I have learned and have no doubt that whilst my Fathers brothers John and Nathan were in the army during the most of the revolutionary war, my Father whos general health was not good never joined the regular army except for a while he took the place of his brother Nathan who was out of health. But he was a number of times out in the service as a militia man.
My Father lived for a number of years at Monson in Massachusetts, and while living there he was out on a nine months tour of duty.
But whither he was drafted or volunteered whither he went for himself or as the substitute of some other man; I never understood.
I have heard my Mother relate that one time my Father was called for to go into the army and her con was such that she was not willing he should go; to prevent which she took off and concealed the lock of his gun; But other considerations proved stronger than affection for family and home, and she missed her object.
Clement Parker
York U.S. Febry Aug 9 th 1845
Personally appeared the above named Clement Parker and made oath that the above Certificate by him signed is a true Copy of the Record kept by his Father Samuel Parker
Before me Horace Bodwell Justice of the Peace

State of Connecticut: County of Tolland - ss Probate District of Tolland Sept 1 st 1845 Personally appeared The Rev. Clement Parkin of Acton State of Maine being a regular settled clergyman in said Acton and frequently of county in this State who himself made & sub- scribed the foregoing deposition and solemn oath to the truth of the same & to the copy of the family record as stated therein & annexed hereto
Before me
Elisha Stearns Judge of Probate
Acton Conn. Me Sept 211- Elisha Stearns Probate
Edward Gen
Elisha Stearns Esq
60 2 C

Tolland Ct Aug 23
A
Hon J G Calhoun Secy of State of Mass Boston
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston;
Sep. 1. 1845.
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of Samuel Parker of Brimfield is borne upon a Pay roll of Cap t Phineas Stebbins, led Nathan Sparhawk, as a private from Sep t 15 1778. 1 month, 26 days, 80 miles travel not included, Upon a list of men raised in the County of Hampshire to serve in the Continental Army for the term of Nine months, agreeable to a resolve of the General Court of the 9 th June 1779. as a private of South Brimfield. — Upon a list of men in Major Oliver's Company as a private from July 28 1779 to April 28. 1780. 9 months. — Upon another list as a private of Brimfield, engaged to serve for 3 years from March 29. 1781 — Not upon rolls of Cap t Shaw; and the above is all the evidence of service, which can be identified as that of the individual named in the annexed application.

And I further Certify, That, before search made for evidence of said facts, the application hereto annexed was filed in this Office, in the form in which the same now appears; that the search was made by myself and my clerks alone; and that said application, and the certificate above set forth, contain all the facts and circumstances within my knowledge, pertaining to the case.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
John G. Parkman, Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Tolland, Conn, Aug 23 1845
My Dear Sir
Will you please send me the evidence required in this application if to be found in your office. I think that there can be no doubt that the Lemuel Parker who apparently enlisted from South Brimfield was the husband of the applicant as no record was found principally from South Brimfield and as no other means of their name can be ascertained to have lived in either of said towns any time during the revolutionary war - Will you be so good as also to send a copy of Roll of the Company to which he belonged. You will be paid for if you note the amt.
Very Respectfully Your Old Servt. Elisha Stearns

To the Hon John G Palfrey Secy of State Massachusetts
Sir
Hannah Gushman aged 91
of Stafford in the County of Tolland and State of Connecticut claims a pension for the services of her first husband Samuel Parker formerly of the town of Monson in the then County of Hampshire now the County of Hampshire and who there resided when he performed part of the services for which she now claims in her declaration for a pension to be presented to the Commission of Pensions of the United States to wit that he while residing in said Monson then South-Enlisted in the United States Service in the Revolutionary war for the term of nine months either as a private soldier or officer in the army and she can not now remember which and served out said time under said that he was born in Connecticut then in the County of Hartford now County of Tolland State of Connecticut intestately Wherefore she prays that the Secy of State of Massachusetts would supply her with a certificate of said services so performed by her said husband according to law Subscribed & sworn to by the said Declarant this 3 rd day of July 1845 Before me and in presence
Elisha Stearns Justice of peace
Hannah Gushman mark

Certify that the aforesaid Eliza Stearns is Judge of Probate for the District of Tolland and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are his hand writing. In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of said court of probate and set my name as Clerk of the same this 27 th day of Sept. 1845 X Q. H. Allen R. Brinsfield Clerk
Tullard, Conn, Sept 27 1845
J. L. Edwards Esq. Com d of Pensions Sir
I forward this application of Nannah Cashman for a pension and request a speedy examination of it
Very Respectfully Yours Eliza Stearns

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the 3 d Section of the Act of Congress the 4 th July 1836
Henrik Brockman
State of Connecticut Probate District & County of Tolland } ss On this 3 d day of July 1845 personally appeared before me Esther Stearns Judge of Probate for said District Hannah Cushman a resident of said County aged 91 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, aforesaid that she is the widow of Lemuel Parker deceased who resided in the time of the Revolutionary war partly in the town of Mason in the or Brimfield in the then County of Hampshire now state of Massachusetts and partly in County then in the County of Hartford now the County of Tolland and State of Connecticut and while residing in Massachusetts as a private and said 9 months either as a private soldier or as an officer in the United States and Continental Service and that while residing in said County the said Lemuel Parker served three or four months in the Continental Service in the Revolutionary war as a substitute for his brother Nathan Parker then of said County who had enlisted in said Continental Service for the term of 3 years and having served out said term except about 4 months thereof and while holding the office of sergeant was compelled by sickness to leave the army and the said Lemuel took his place therein and faithfully served out said term as sergeant in the Company Regiment of said Nathan  the advanced age does not admit of her being more particular

She further declares that she was married to the said Lemuel Parker the the 15 th day of April 1773 according to her best knowledge and belief
That her said husband Lemuel Parker died on the 10 th day of June 1787 - That she was afterwards married to Nathaniel Cushman of Stafford aforesaid who died on the 17 th day of August 1817 and that she was a widow on the 4 th of July 1836 and ever since the death of the said Nathaniel Cushman and still remaining a widow
Sworn to & Subscribed on the day and year above written before me
Hannah her Cushman mark
Ebenezer Stearns Judge of Probate
I Lemuel Cushman of Stafford in the county of Dorcester state of Connecticut age 52 years testify that the above named Hannah Cushman is now a widow and has remained such ever since the death of her said husband Nathaniel Cushman which death occurred on the 17 th day of August 1817 Subscribed & sworn to this 3 rd day of July 1845
Before me I certify that the said deponent is a credible witness Lemuel Cushman Ebenezer Stearns Judge of Probate

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Hannah Cushman Con.

I William Field, Comptroller of Public accounts of the State of Connecticut hereby certify, That in the records of the Connecticut line of the Continental Army, remaining in this office I find the name of Nathan Parker attached to Captain William Richards Comp y & to Col o Stairs ————— Regiment and in the rank of a private from May 20 th A d 1777 to Jan y 1 st A d 1780 and in the Rank of a Corporal from Jan y 1 st A d 1780 to August 1 st 1780 And in the Rank of a Serjeant from August 1 st A d 1780 to January 1 st A d 1781
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name at Hartford in the State of Connecticut this first day of December A d 1837 W m Field Comptroller

I John Shaw of Monson in the County of Hampden & State of Massachusetts - Eighty one years of age do testify & say that I was well acquainted with Lemuel Parker, he lived in said Town about one Mile & a half from me - he was a Sargeant in a Company of Militia commanded by my Father in sd Monson - I well remember of the said Lemuel Parker's going into the Revolutionary service, I do not remember where, nor do I remember whether he went as a serjeant or private - nor do I remember in what year, whether in 1776 - 77 or 78 - it is said he was in Capt. Hunts Company, under the command of Col. Vose but I do not know as to that, because I was not out then with him. The most I know about it, is, that he went off some where to join the Army, that he was gone several Months, my impression is, & I believe he was gone seven or eight Months at least - at his return I was conversant with him - he talked like a man that had been in the army but I do not remember the particulars
Further the deponent saith not John Shaw.
Hampden County Is Monson November 6 th 1837 personally appeared John Shaw & made solemn oath to the truth of the above deposition by him subscribed before me Jonathan Torrey Justice
Monson November 6 th 1837
This may certify that John Shaw signer of the foregoing deposition is a man of truth & veracity Certified by me Jonathan Torrey Justice of the Peace

I Rachel Fuller of Monson in the County of Hamp- den state of Massachusetts - Eighty two years of age do testify & say that my place of residence was in Stafford, I went into Monson on a visit, a town ad- joining, where I well remember to have been told that Lemuel Parker (living near there) with my hus- band's Brother, Sylvanus Fuller had gone into the war - or revolutionary service - but what year this was, or how long they had gone for I do not re- member
Further the deponent saith not Rachel Fuller
her X mark
Hampden County ss Monson November 7 th 1837
Personally appeared Rachel Fuller & made solemn oath to the truth of the above deposition by her subscribed before me Jonathan Torrey Justice of the peace.
Monson November 7 th 1837
This may certify that Rachel Fuller signer of the fore- going deposition is a credible witness certified by me Jonathan Torrey Justice peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Hampden ss. I John Ingersoll Clerk of the Common Pleas Court being a Court of Record within & for the County of Hampden do hereby certify that Jonathan Torrey Esqr before whom the foregoing deposition was verified is a justice of the Peace within the County of Hampden & that full faith & credit are ought to be given to all acts done by him in said capacity as his name thereto subscribed is his true & genuine handwriting
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the said Common Pleas Court at Springfield on this 9 th day of November A.D. 1837
John Ingersoll Clerk

State of Connecticut Tolland County } So. Coventry
On this 25. th day of October 1837 Personally appeared before me the subscriber one of the justices of the Peace for said County Roswell Wright a resident of said Town aged 76 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on oath declare That he was well acquainted with Lemuel Parker formerly of said town He remembers well his intermarriage with Hannah Hale kins of the same place now the surviving Widow of Nathan Cushman of Stafford in Connecticut he has no record of the time but it was when he himself was but a boy & his impression & belief is that it was before the commencement of the Revolutionary War & he was acquainted with their oldest Son Ransom Parker & believes him to be of living as much as sixty one years old. He is well knowing to the fact that the said Lemuel Parker died in the town of Coventry in the month of June one thousand seven hundred & eighty seven

in the year 1780 I was in the Army myself but not in the same place with Nathan Parker or Lemuel Parker Roswell Wright
I sworn and subscribed the day and year first named. Before me & I certify that the said Roswell Wright is a credible person well known to me.
De洛士 Long Justice of the Peace
Certificates of Service
Roswell Wright

State of Connecticut } Tolland County } Is boundary
On this 25 th day of October A D 1837 person- ally appeared before me the subscriber one of the Justices of the Peace for said County Elijah Wright a resident of said County aged 78 years & 8 months a Credi- ble person well known to me who being first duly sworn according to law doth on Oath declare That he was well acquainted with Lemuel Parker formerly of this town and with his brother Nathan Parker And he well remembers that the said Nathan Parker enlisted either into the three years service or during the War and That he came home on furlough in the Winter season some two or three years after he enlisted And that his brother Lemuel Parker went down to the Army as his Substitute and Staid while the said Nathan was at home I saw him and well knew by report of the fact that Lemuel was serving in his stead The said Nathan returned to the Army and

the said Lemuel returned home the exact period of said Lemuel's Service he cannot determine by referring to any minutes made at the time, but believes it to have been for a period of two months that he was gone
The said Lemuel Parker was a married man several years before this time he married Hannah Hawkins of this town who is now the widow Cushman of Stafford Their oldest son I took when a boy of about twelve years old & if he was living he would now be not less than sixty one years old, The said Lemuel Parker died in this town fifty years ago last June I watched with him in his last sickness, his Widow some time after married a Cushman of Stafford in Connecticut I here state my belief but I did not see Lemuel with the Army, but have no doubt it was so as we heard & believed at the time it took place
Elijah Wright
Elijah Wright
Sworn & Subscribed the day & year first named & there was interlined before signing the words by "report a "not"
Edith Long Justin of the Peace

State of Connecticut } Tolland County } Is coversby
On this 25 th day of October 1837 personally appeared before me the subscribing authority Dan Loomis a resident of said town a credible person well known to me who being first duly sworn according to law doth on oath declare That he was well acquainted with Lemuel Parker formerly of this town before the Revolutionary War & down to the period of his death. That he was a neighbor and lived near him That he also was well acquainted with Nathan Parker a brother of the said Lemuel The said Nathan served in the Army several years & deponent well remembers That after the said Nathan had been from home in the Army two or three years he came home on furlough or by agreeing with his brother Lemuel Parker

to go on to the army & take the place of the said Nathan, That the said Lemuel did go and the said Nathan returned home and staid a consid- erable time as much as two or three months I should think as much as the latter period, but cannot pretend to tell to a day. I well knew of the Marriage of the said Lemuel Parker with Hannah Hawkins but have no record of the time I am myself 80 years old & was married when I was eighteen or in the year 1775. I am well persua- ded that Lemuel Parker was married as early as I was he removed from here to Munnson in Napsacksett after he was married & then came back here, a few years after, he has been dead more than fifty years I was present at his funeral & one of the bearers.

Some years after this his Widow married a Mr Bushman of Stafford in this country      Dan Lomin
Leah's Song } Justice of the Peace }

To: Coventry Vt Nov 1
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Jesse Charlton Esq. East Windsor Hill Conn

I Nathan Howard Town Clerk Regis- ter of the Town of Coventry in the County of Tolland Conn hereby certify That the Records of Marriages kept in this office previous to the year 1820 When a new Statute law of the State went into opera- tion, is very imperfect containing but a small portion of the Marriages cele- brated in this town And I do not find the Marriage of Lemuel Parker and Hannah Hawkins under any date or the Marriage of Nathan Bushman & Widow Hannah Parker of this town under any date Dated at Coventry in Tolland County Conn October 24 A D 1827 Nathan Howard Town Clerk
State of Connecticut Tolland County To Coventry October 30 th 1887 I Edward G Huntington one of the justices of the peace for said County hereby certify that Nathan Howard who has signed the foregoing Certi- ficate is a credible person & Town Clerk of said town of Coventry & that he has this day made solemn Oath to the truth of the same before me Edward G Huntington Justice of Peace

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Jesse Charlton Esq. East Windsor Hill Eck.
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State of Connecticut Tolland County } Is Coventry Nov. 3 d 1837 I Chauncy Boote, Pastor of the 1 st Congregational Church and Society in said Coventry hereby certify that the records of Marriages celebrated in this Society previous to the year 1820 are very imperfect & it raises no prejudice against a claim that said Marriage is not entered in the records. I find no entry of the Marriage of Nathaniel Cushman to Widow Hannah Parker under any date in the Book of Records of marriages solemnized by Rev. Joseph Huntington D. D. a former pastor of this church and Society.
Chauncy Boote In the day & year first named personally appeared before me the Subscriber one of the Justices of the Peace for said County. The Rev. Chauncy Boote who has signed the foregoing certificate and made solemn Oath to the truth of the same & he is a credible person to me well known
Edward G. Huntington Justice of the Peace

I hereby certify that the records of Marriages Solemnized in this Society previously to the year A 1800 are in a very imperfect state apparent- ly but a small proportion of the Marriages are entered in said records so that no preju- dice arises against the claims of any person that they were married at a given time by the absence of their names in said record I do not find the entry of the Marriage of Lemuel Parker and Hannah Hawkins un- der any date G. A. Bathorn Coventry North Society
State of Connecticut } ss Coventry on this 23 rd day Tolland County } of October — 1837 personally appeared before me the subscriber one of the justices of the Peace for sd Tolland County Rev George A Calhoun pastor of the Congregational Church Society in sd Town a credible person & made solemn oath to the truth of the Certificate above subscribed by him Before me Phoebe Stearns Vestin of peer

State of Connecticut } Is Coventry Tolland County }
On this 25 th day of October 1837 Person ally appeared before me the subscri- ber Widow Rebecca Falcott a resi- dent of said town aged 79 years a Credible person well known to me who being first duly sworn according to law doth on oath declare That she was well acquainted with Lemuel Parker and with his Wife Hannah Parker now the Widow Hannah Bushman of Stafford That deponent was Mar- ried in the year 1777 and removed into the Neighborhood of Lemuel Par- ker's father at that time the said Lem- uel & his wife the said Hannah were living in the same house with his father, the said Lemuel & his wife were at my Wedding. And at that time

they had one or more children as I will recollect
Rebecca Galtcott.
Lilotes Long Justin of the Peace

I Royal P. Skinner Secretary of State for the State of Connecticut hereby certify That Lelotus Long Esq, who has certified to the depositions annexed of Roswell Wright Elijah Wright Dan Loonis and Rebecca Salcott is at this time & has been for more than four months last past, a lawful Justice of the Peace for the County of Tolland in the State of Connecticut and that the signature of the said Justice Long to each of the said certificates is his genuine signature; and I further certify that Edward G Huntington Esq before whom the annexed certificates of Rev Chauncy Booth and Nathaniel Howard Esq, were taken is at this time and has been for more than four months last past a lawful Justice of the Peace for said Tolland County, and that his signature to the aforesaid certificates is his genuine signature; And I further certify that Elisha Starnes Esq, before whom the Certificate of the Rev George A Colbourn was taken is at this time and has been for more than four months last past, a lawful Justice of the Peace for said Tolland County, and that the signature of the said Starnes to the aforesaid certificate is his genuine signature
In testimony whereof, I do hereunto subscribe my name and affix the Seal of said State at Hartford aforesaid this first day of Dec r 1837
West Royal P Skinner Secretary of State

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Sept. 29. 1845 John D. Slee John D. Slee John D. Slee
10 Edwards Esq Comm. of pensions Washington

Dr. Edwards Esq. Sir
The enclosed is forwarded to prove the ideality of Lemuel Barker of Connecticut & of Mass, otherwise in the declaration of Hannah Cushman, sent you this morn
Yours Respectfully Elizabeth Stowe
Tolland Conn, Sept 26 1845

Jan 16. 1896
Adams ter Hampden
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J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm r of pensions Washington

Tolland Conn Nov 9 1846
J. L. Edwards Esq Dear Sir
I enclose you a copy of a deed executed by Samuel Parker to Joseph Butler agreeable to the statements made in the deposition in support of the claim for an addition to the pension of Hannah Cashman on the application of Samuel Cashman her Administrator.
It shows a disposal by Samuel Parker of his property in Massachusetts and of course corroborates the evidence of his return to Coventry of the three months service alleged to be performed by him after his return.
Mr Rice the Register was requested to furnish this copy when he did the copy of the deed of purchase but was unable then to find the former on his books.
Mr Rice being County Register and you having also on file with the other papers one copy made by him I conclude that any other attestation would be unnecessary.
I know not what additional evidence can be supplied. The testimony of Mrs. G. is not supposed to be direct & positive. She died soon after her deposition was taken. May I refer you also to the deposition of Sarah Kingsbury.
If it is an objection to the grant of a pension that I have called the claim arrears instead of addition to the pension I would correct the error.
Very Respectfully Your Obedt Servt Elisha Stearns

Washington Jan 26 1846
Will Mr Edwards please examine the two accompanying letters — one from J. D. Meloy & one from Hon. E. Stearns — and give me his views on the same.
Resp. Affly — J. Dixon.

Nov 1. 1888
Abraham Hartford business
Edwards Esq, Com d of pensions Washington
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Tolland Conn Oct 28 1845-
J L Edwards Esq Com r of Pensions
Sir
Having discovered further evidence in support of the pension application of Hannah Lockman for the services of her late husband General Parker I hasten to enclose it to you. I hope for an early examination of the evidence lately forwarded
Very Respectfully Your Obed t Serv t Elisha Stearns

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J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions. Washington.

East Windsor Hill Hartford County Connecticut
Sept 6 th 1838
Sir
I sent on last fall viz in Dec 1837 the application of Hannah Cushman former- ly the Wife of Lemuel Parker sometime a resident of Moon'sore in the County of Hamp- den formerly the County of Hampshire Mass- achusetts. Mrs Cushman alledged the first service to have been performed in the year 1776, in Col d Vose's Regiment with Daniel Meixter & with Hitchcock you found that Hitchcock served 9 Mo s in Vose's Regiment ending in April 1780 & that Meixter served 6 mo s in the same Reg t in 1780. And you did not find the name of Lemuel Parker on either of those Rolls.
vol 17. 59. in 1780 x
Capt. Browning
The thing now desired & respectfully asked is that you would examine the Roll of Capt. Brownings company in Col d Howe's Reg t for services performed in the year 1778 in the Massachusetts line of State Troops Mr Meixter served in that tour & it is apprehended that the old lady was mista- ken in the year thro' decay of memory that she should have stated the service to have been performed in this year in this company & Regiment. The old lady is now in need of something if it is her due & as

the Massachusetts Rolls are supposed by us to be in your office the only mode by which any light can be obtained is thro your intervention.
you have investigated the points of the case which have been presented with great research & much patience but the point now presented the friends of the old lady think very important one of her friends has come a journey of 30 miles on purpose to get me to request you to examine this point which I feel persuaded you will readily do.
I am Sir your obed t Servt Jesse Charlton
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Commissioner of Prisoners

East Windsor Hill, Hartford County Connecticut Dec r 1 st 1837.
Sir I herewith transmit the application of Widow Hannah Cushman a resident of Stafford in Tolland County Conn for a pension under the Act of July 4 th 1836 for a pension
And am, most respectfully, Your Ob st Servant. Jesse Charlton
James L. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions City of Washington D. C.

Washington Jan 18. 1847
Sir:
I enclose a letter from Elisha Stearns Esq of Tolland Ct - with additional evidence in the case of Hannah Cushman.
Yours respectfully
Your obedt Servt Charles D. Dorr
Ch. L. Edwards, Esq

Jesse Carlton Esq Sir,
Lemuel Parker of whom much has been said respecting his being a soldier in the Revolution. He lived in Monson, then County of Hampshire, now Hampden, State of Massachusetts.
Lieut. John Shaw - pensioner, a native of Monson who lived in the neighborhood of Parker, knew of his going into the war, but says, he does not remember the time when he went, nor when he returned home, but he believes he was out several months - but cannot remember how many - nor can he recollect where he went
Says he was at Parkers house, after his return home - had conversation together about the war, & about being a soldier, & about some things relative to what transpired when out in the service, but cannot remember the particulars -
Absalom Shaw, a younger Brother of Lt. Shaw, living in the same neighborhood says he remembers that Parker was out in the war, but dont remember how long, nor where he went, nor under what officers.
Rachel Fuller a pensioner, widow of Eleazer Fuller moved into Monson - into the neighborhood of the said Parker, well remembers to have heard it reported that Lemuel Parker had been a soldier in the army - but does not know who he went out with nor how long he was out.
Daniel Mixter a Pensioner lived but a short distance from Parker, doubtless knew all about him but is so broken down, can tell nothing
Jonathan Hitchcock formerly of Monson went into Stafford - Conn. there he was pensioned & died Dec r 1832

It is the general received opinion, as well as report, that Lemuel Parker was a soldier in the Revolution from the state of Massachusetts, but it appears difficult to get proof how long he was out & under what officers he served.
Whatever is for our interest to remember may be long retained; but what is of little consequence for us to remember - being out of sight, is soon forgotten.
I have here mentioned several things that Lt. Shaw related in his Deposition, you will consider that useless - true it is of little consequence
Jonathan Hitchcock did his services in Monson although was pensioned in Stafford
Daniel Minter went into the service from Monson - here he was pensioned
Lt. John Shaw went into the American service from Monson & in Monson was pensioned
Eleazer Fuller served one tour from Stafford Conn. & one tour from Monson Mass - & his widow Rachel Fuller was pensioned in Monson
These names I have above as above mentioned belonging to the Town of Monson I was well acquainted with, being a native of Monson myself & they were all respectable people & were people of veracity & of good report
I am willing to communicate what I know of the subject, in truth, & that is very little
I close yours most respectfully Jonathan Torrey Esq. Monson Dec r 29 th 1887

I Jabez Kingsbury of Litchfield in the County of Tolland & State of Connecticut aged 76 years testify that I knew Lemuel Parker & his brother Nathan Parker both formerly of said County & that the Lemuel died in County before the year 1790 and Nathan about the year 1787. That Nathan Parker enlisted & served in the Continental Service in the Revolutionary War and I am strongly impressed with the fact that he was a Sergeant. I heard Nathan was sick while he was in the Service and as thereby compelled to return home before his term of service expired his brother Lemuel took his place in the army and served as his substitute during the time of Nathan's service at home but the exact time I do not remember.  Jabez Kingsbury  Subscribed & sworn Oct 27 1845
Before me and I certify that the said Jabez Kingsbury is a credible witness.  Elisha Stearns Judge of Probate
I Charles R. Hicks Clerk of Probate for the District of Tolland, Conn, certify that Elisha Stearns is Judge of Probate for said District and that the above purporting to be his signature is in his own hand writing. In testimony whereof I have set my name hereunto & here affixed my seal of office this 28 th day of Oct 1845.
Charles R. Hicks Clerk

Oct. 28. 1845
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Commission of Pensions
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I Lemuel Cushman of Stafford in the county of Tolland State of Connecticut aged years testify that I live about 3\frac{1}{2} of a mile South of Massachusetts line & that Lemuel Parker formerly of Connecticut lived in the Revolutionary war 1\frac{1}{2} mile North of said line as I have always understood, but about 2 miles from where I have always heard & the farm on which he lived is well known & is called the Parker lot and is short of three miles from the place where Capt Phineas Stebbins lived which was in the East part of South Wilbraham adjoining Monson or what was formerly South Brimfield parish & in the town of Brimfield - he having served two months in the company commanded by said Stebbins & Walter Stebbins Esq. son of the said Phineas now lives on the same place & has in his possession the roll of that company which he showed me a few days since containing the name of Lemuel Parker as certified by J G Dabney Esq Secy of Massachusetts. Lemuel Cushman
Oct 23 1845 Subscribed & sworn
Before me Elisha Stearns Judge of probate
I Bathsheba West now residing in Tolland county of Tolland State of Connecticut aged 83 years testify that my father lived in the East part of South Wilbraham, Massachusetts in the last house towards Monson line that I was born & brought up there and was acquainted with Monson people - that I knew that there was a man by the name of Lemuel Parker who lived about one and a half mile East of where I lived being the West part of what is now called Monson, in the time of the revolutionary war, and that what is now called Monson was formerly South Brimfield which was a parish of Brimfield - I knew Capt Phineas Stebbins who was a Capt in the time of the Revolutionary war and lived in South Wilbraham about one and a half mile West of Monson line and about 2\frac{1}{2} miles from where Lemuel Parker lived
Oct 24 1845
Bathsheba West
Subscribed & sworn Before me Elisha Stearns Judge of probate
I certify that the above named deponents Lemuel Cushman & Bathsheba West are credible witnesses Elisha Stearns Judge of probate

Tolland Conn, Oct 24 1845
J L Leland Esq Comr of Pensions
Sir
These depositions are forwarded as further evidence in the application of Hannah Bushman for a pension for the services of her former husband Leonard Parker. It appears by your favour of the 9 th inst that the claim of the 9 months service in Massachusetts is allowed. It is not claimed that the three years engagement named in Secretary Palfrey's certificate was performed. This evidence goes to support the service stated in his certificate performed under Capt Priney Stebbins & also the service he performed as substitute for his brother Nathan Parker in connection with the evidence previously furnished of that service will be satisfactory as I trust
Very Respectfully
Your Obed Servt Elisha Stearns
I Charles R Beck, Clerk of Probate for the District of Tolland State of Connecticut certify that the signature of Elisha Stearns to the foregoing depositions purporting to be done by him are his genuine signatures and that he is Judge of Probate for said District of Tolland. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office at Tolland this 25 th day of Oct 1845
Charles R Beck Clerk

Stephen Dunham of Canaan in the County of Tolland State of Connecticut aged 84 testify that in April 1777 I enlisted in the Regiment commanded by Col. Josiah Sturtevant established for the Revolutionary war for three years service and I have and know that Stephen Dunham of Canaan enlisted in the same Regt the first of said year and served for said three years term, that he was a corporal in the first company and I believe a sergeant before he left the army with the exception that as a subsequent interview with Stephen Dunham Sworn & subscribed
Oct 15 1845 Before me Elisha Stearns Judge of Probate and certify that the above named Stephen Dunham is a credible witness Elisha Stearns Judge of Probate

Comptrollers Office Connecticut Hartford 22 Aug. 1845.
On application for evidence of the service of Nathan Parker in the War of the Revolution, I have examined the Record of settlements made with the Connecticut Line of the Continental Army, and find under head of "Settlement with the 1 st Connecticut Regiment, Josiah Stan Esq. Colonel, before January 1. 1780," the name of Nathan Parker, who is stated to have commenced service May 20. 1777 & to the time of this settlement, January 1 st 1780, to have served as a private 2 years, 7 Months, & 11 days.
And in another settlement with the same Regiment under the same Colonel, "for the year 1780," Nathan Parker is stated to have served from January 1 to August 1. 1780 as a Corporal, 7 Months. And from August 1. 1780 to January 1. 1781, as a Serjeant, 5 Months.
Also, in the record of a "settlement with the 5 th Connecticut Regiment, Isaac Sherman Esquire Colonel, for the year 1781," Nathan Parker is stated to have served from January 1 st to Decem r . 31 st 1781 as a Serjeant, 12 Months.
A. Harrington, Comptroller

To all People to whom these presents shall come Greeting. Know Ye that I Ebenezer Harris of Monson in the County of Hampshire and Province of the Massachusetts Bay in New England. For the consideration of Twenty pounds & Ten Shillings Lawfull money Received to full satisfaction of Lemuel Parker of Coventry in the County of Windham and colony of Connecticut in S o . New England. Do give grant bargain sell and confirm unto the said Lemuel Parker and to his heirs and assigns forever, Forty one acres of Land lying in Monson aforesaid and the same is bounded as follows, Beginning at a heap of stones on a Rock, then running West 2 o North forty on Land called Dwight and Mixtures Land one hundred and forty two rods to a Walnut Staddle marked then South fifty eight rods to a Sapsap and stones, then East 8 o South twenty rods to a stake and stones then North Ten rods to a Black oak tree marked and stones it being a corner of Joseph Butlers land, then East one hundred and fifteen rods to a stake and stones, then North forty three rods to the bounds first mentioned, To Have and to Hold the above granted and bargained premises with the appurtenances thereof unto him the said Lemuel Parker his heirs and assigns forever, to his and their own proper use and behoof. And also I the said Ebenezer Harris do for myself my heirs executors and administrators covenant with the said Lemuel Parker his heirs and assigns, that until the en sealing of these presents I am well seised of the premises, as a good indefeasible estate in fee simple and have good right to bargain and sell the same in manner and form as is above written, and that the same is free of all incumbrances whatsoever And furthermore I the said Ebenezer Harris do by these presents bind myself and my heirs forever to warrant and defend the above granted and bargained premises to him the said Lemuel Parker his heirs and assigns against all claims and demands whatsoever. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the 17 th day of March in the 15 th year of the Reign of our Sovereign

Lord George the third, of Great Britain &c King Annoque Domini 1775
Signed sealed and delivered
In presence of
Timothy Allis
Richard Lull
Ebenezer his  E Harris Seal mark
Hartford County ss. Stafford April 11 th 1776 Personally appeared Mr. Ebenezer Harris the signer and sealer of the foregoing Instrument and acknowledged the same to be his free act and deed
Before me Daniel Alden Just: Peace Rec d . August 10 th 1776 & Registered from the Original P r Edward Synchon Reg r .
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Registers Office, Springfield, Sept. 20. 1845. I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true copy of a Deed recorded in Book 14 Page 272 of the Registry of Deeds in Hampden County William Rice Register
I Elizabeth Ashley of Tolland County of Tolland, Conn, aged 29 years, testify that I was lately a resident of Springfield Massachusetts and acquainted with William Rice of said Springfield and know that he is County Register of that County. I am also acquainted with his handwriting and believe the above signature purporting to be his is actually his genuine signature. Elijah Ashley
Connecticut Probate District of Tolland Sept. 28 1845
Personally appeared Elizabeth Ashley the above named Defendant and acknowledged to the truth of the deposition by her subscribed before me and I certify that she is a credible witness
Ebenezer Stearns Judge of Probate

I the undersigned Clerk of probate for the District of Tolland Connecticut certify that Eliza Hearn's sig- nature in decree of probate for said District and that the foregoing purporting to be his signature is his genuine signature In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office Tolland Sept 26 1845 Charles H. Weeks Clerk

To all People to whom these Presents shall come, Greeting. Know ye that I Lemuel Parker of Monson in the county of Hampshire & State of the Massachusetts Bay in New England, For the consideration of forty one pound Lawful money received to my full satisfaction of Joseph Butler of Monson in the county and State as aforesaid, do give grant bargain sell and confirm unto him the said Joseph Butler and to his heirs and assigns forever, forty one acres Land, lying in Monson aforesaid, & the same is bounded as follows, beginning at a heap of stones on a Rock then running West 2 o North adjoining on land called Dwight "and Miger" land one hundred and forty two rods to Walnut Staddle marked, then South fifty eight rods to a Sax fax and stones about it, then East 8 o South twenty rods to a stake & stones, then North 10 rods to a Black Oak tree marked & stones it being a corner of Joseph Butlers land, then East one hundred fifteen rods to a stake & stones, then North forty three rods to the first mentioned bounds; So Have & to Hold the above granted and bargained premises with the appurtenances thereof unto him the said Joseph Butler his heirs and assigns forever to his and their own proper use & behoof, and also I the said Lemuel Parker do for myself heirs, executors and administrators covenant with the said Joseph Butler his heirs and assigns, that at and until the ensealing of these presents I am well seised of the premises as a good indefeasible estate in fee simple and have good right to bargain & sell the same in manner and form as is above written, and that the same is free of all incumbrances whatsoever. And furthermore I the said Lemuel Parker do by these presents bind myself and my heirs forever to warrant and defend the above granted and bargained premises to him the said Joseph Butler his heirs and assigns against all claims and demands whatsoever. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this the 2 nd day of May in the year of our Lord A.D. 1777. Sign. Seal & deliver in presence of } Lemuel Parker & Seal Eleazer Fuller, Joshua Fuller

Hampshire Jp. May 3 d 1777 Then the within named Samuel Parker acknowledg d the within Instrument to be his act and Deed
Before John Bliss Just. Peace. Rec d : May 19 th 1777 & Registered from the Original P. Edw d Pynchon Reg d .
Registers Office Springfield Mass. Oct. 23. 1846. I hereby Certify, that the foregoing is a true copy of a Deed Recorded in Book 14. Page 430 & 431 of Hampden County Records, William Rice Register

Washington Feb. 5. 1846.
Dear Sir
Will you have the kindness to ascertain if you can whether the name of Rev. Noble Nesbitt is on the War roll - he having served as Chaplain in the Revolutionary war.
Respectfully Gerrit Smith
P.S. I enclose a document in the case of Hannah Cushman

At a court of Probate holden at Stafford within and for the district of Stafford on the 20 th day of October A 1845
Present Lina Winter Esq Judge
Administration on so much of the Estate of Hannah Cushman late of Stafford in said district deceased as was not disposed of by the last Will & Testament of said deceased was now granted to Samuel Cushman of said Stafford who has accepted the trust & given bonds as the Law requires for a faithful execution thereof & has taken Letters of Administration accordingly
Lina Winter Judge
I hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the original Record Rufus G Pinney. Judge of Probate for district of Stafford
I hereby certify that Rufus G Pinney is Judge of Probate for the district of Stafford and that the above certificate was subscribed by him Stafford August 19-1846. J. David Parkess Clerk

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of certain arrear of a pension granted to Hannah Bushman late of Stafford in the county of Tolland & State of Connecticut deceased as the widow of Samuel Barker formerly of Coventry in said county deceased.
Samuel Bushman of said Stafford Administrator on the estate of said Hannah as by the certificate of Record hereto annexed appears now applying to the War Commission of Pensions for what was due to the said Hannah at her death for arrear for the service of the said Barker two months in the State of Massachusetts and three months, while residing in the State of Connecticut in the Revolutionary war as stated in her declaration now in the pension office to be paid solely for the benefit of those in whom it vests by law and proof of service refers the Commission to the evidence heretofore forwarded to the pension office. Which is respectfully submitted on behalf of said Administrator & legal claimant.
By Elisha Stevens Attorney to said Administrator
Tolland Conn, Aug 24 1846

Feb 13
FREE
Hon James D. Dixon Rep. in Congress Washington

Tolland Conn, Feb 12 1846
Hon James Dixon
Dear Sir
I have rec d a letter from the pension office today objecting to any further action by that department on the pension application of Hannah Cashman deceased now prosecuted by her Executor & Son Lemuel Cashman on account of the petition now pending before Congress in that case -
I believe, Sir, you will bear me witness that the petition to Congress was presented before the certificate for a nine months pension was sent me. In your letter of the 19 th ult o which was received by me with the certificate you say that "Lemuel Cashman's petition is presented as you will see by the Intelligencer sent you this day"
On the receipt of the certificate at the post office I hastily added to a letter already written the idea of having further proceedings with the Commissioners but as the petition is considered to be in the way I wish you to withdraw it and inform the Department of the facts -
I may have been too impatient under the delay experienced in these cases and not have properly appreciated the fidelity and numerous engagements of those employed in the office.
Very Truly Yours, Elias H. Stearns
The above statements of Mr Stearns are correct. I shall this month day withdraw Lemuel Cashman's petition J. L. Evans Esq. H. Dixon

Hm J Dixon 21 2

I hereby certify that after an examination of the records of the town of Brimfield, I do not find the name name of Lemuel Parker on any of them in connection with any subject whatever
Henry H. Brown Clerk of the town Brimfield
Sept 28 th 1846
Hampden Me. December 1. 1846
Then the above named H. H. Brown personally appeared and made oath that the above certificate by him subscribed is true before Asa Lincoln Justice of the Peace

Walter Stabbing
Deposition
to Samuel

I walter stebbins of Wilbraham in the county of Hampden & commonwealth of Massachusetts seventy five years of age certify & say that I hold a roll in my hands & an enlistment of soldiers date september 1778 on which the name of Lemuel Parkin is inserted. I know of no other man by that name. against his name is mentioned Brimfield. Monson & Brimfield were one Town, when Monson was taken off I have no remembrance About one third of the Saders then enlisted belong to my fathers enlistment (Phinehas Stebbins of Wilbram) since his decease the roll I found among his papers he was Captain - two thirds of the names enrolled belong to what then was called Brimfield before monson was set off & some of the names are mentioned as belong to Monson
Further the deponent saith not Monson Feb - 9 th - 1846 Walter Stebbins
Hampden County Is ? Personally appeared Monson February 9 1846 Walter Stebbins made oath to the truth of the above deposition by him subscribed before me Jonathan Torrey Esq Justice

Monson February 9 th 1846
This may certify that Walter Stebbins signer of the foregoing depositi is a man of truth & veracity certified by me
Jonathan Torry Justice of the peace
Walter Stebbins Deposition to Jonathan Torry

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
HAMPDEN, ss.
I, RICHARD BLISS, Clerk of the Judicial Courts of the Commonwealth, for the County of Hampden, do certify, that Jonathan Torrey Asa, Esquire  Lincoln whose signature is affixed  several to the certificate on the paper hereto annexed, was at the dates thereof, one of the Justices of the Peace, within and for said County, duly commissioned, and acting under the authority of this Commonwealth; and that full faith and credit are and ought to be given to his  the acts and attestations done in that capacity; and that I am acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Jonathan  Lincoln and believe the signature to said certificate as genuine.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the Court of Common Pleas for said Commonwealth, this Eleventh day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty Seven
Richd Bliss
Clerk.

Mr. [unclear] Dec 7
Hon. J. P. Edwards Commission of Pensions Washington D.C.
Tom O'Holt N.Y.

Hann of Rps Dec 6 th 1837
Sir
I enclose herewith transmit the letter of Issac Charlton Esq. of East Windsor Ct calling my attention to the application of Mrs Cushman for a Pension
I would take the liberty of saying to the Dept that the wid b. is an excellent old lady, and in my judgement her statements are in little to full credit she is living in my town - Please inform me at as early a period as possible as convenient what the decision of the Dept is Hon S. L. Edwards Commr of Pensions Yrs &c P. C. Holt

Dec 4
1845
Recd
Hannah buhman
Washington
Genl of Perry
J. L. Richards Esq
16

Tolland Conn, Nov. 28, 1845
J. L. Edwards Esq. Com d of Pensions
Sir
Your favor of the 24 th is rec d Please send the certificate on the application of Hannah Eastman for a pension on account of the services of her first husband Lem o Parker for the 9 th m o as you proper
Very Respectfully Your Obed t Serv t Elisha Stearns

Ach '92
Tom a' Hitecheck
Holland Co. Ct
Mr. Shaw Booker C. May 3
Dent Mirelur — — —
Handen Co
1 1776. 8m large Aunt. for 1000. 2 1780. h. int. for Micham Parkas for his
1 int Mr. Shaw of some law.
2 dark Loony. 2 or 3m.

1 1776. 8 mo. before Aunt. Col. Robt. 2 1780. h. sub. for Nathan Parker last line
Ach '92
Yours & Mitchell's H. O. Shaw Book Co. They Dumb Machine Hamden Co
1 Mr. Thos Shaw of same town.
2 Dan Loomis. 2 or 3 m.

Chys 27. 1896
By 298
General business
Recd Jan 23 1895
20
10
L Edwards Esq
born of Pension
Washington

Tolland January 24 1826
J. S. Edmonds Esq Sir
Inclosed is the application of Leon Cashman as Admin r of Hannah Cashman and I regret that I had not presented it to you at first, but I supposed it not necessary and that the array might be drawn either by the Administrator or Executor
Very Respectfully Your obed. Servt Elisha Hovey

House of Reps, Jan, 26 th 1846
Dr Sir.
I herewith enclose the declaration of Lemuel Cookman, and respectfully request that you will give my all the material facts in the case. Respectfully Yours &c.
J. L. Edwards, Com Pensions
J. B. Johnson Chs, Com, Rev, claiming

17. Feb 1848, Resp 4319. 86. 1/2 Stannat Custodian do 6
J. L. Edwards Esq. Bount of Plasnewydd

Washington 16 th Feb y 1848-
J. L. Edwards Esq r -
Dear Sir -
Can you let me know at your earliest convenience, on what ground you rejected the claim of Hannah Parker, widow of Samuel Parker for an addition to her husband's pension?
Yours resp y R. H. Silvester