Re: RI--Capt. Tew's roster
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Re: RI--Capt. Tew's roster
Gayle 7/20/07
Hi Gayle,
Thank you for your quick reply!I'm not too sure about any of this.My main guy is David Parker, my 5th gr-grandfather.He served in the MA line, from Adams, Berkshire, MA from 1779-1781.His brother, Peter Parker, served in RI from 1778-1780.His pension file says he was in Capt Tew's company, Col Isreal Angell's Regt of the 1st RI Regt.He was discharged in 1780 near Morristown, NJ.His file also says that his discharge papers were burned at his brother William's house in East Hoosack (now Adams), MA.That's the only mention I've ever seen of William, and there are no other details.Both David and Peter were born in Scituate, RI in 1764 and 1762.
I found 2 William Parker's pension files from RI.The WilliamI'm interested in is #S43773.According to his age at the time of the file, he'd be born around 1760-61 in Scituate, RI.He served in Capt Tew's company, Col Isreal Angell's 2nd Regt.He enlisted May 10, 1777.He was discharged in 1780 near Morristown, NJ.That was so similar to Peter, I thought there "might" be a connection.The Tew's website roster said this William Jr. enlisted May 10, 1777.I thought surely they're the same person.The widow is Lydia.
I'm trying to connect all 3 Parker brothers.David's file says he went with his father (name not stated)from Scituate to Adams, MA in 1777.Since the William Sr enlisted in Jan, 1777, it's probably not even the same one.But with the similarities between Peter and William Jr, I really wanted to try and learn about William Jr, if he ever lived in ADams, and just more about him.
I hope all this makes sense.My main goal is to learn of David's parents.It's like he dropped out of the sky, as no one has ever found out for sure.I am truly grateful for you taking time to look for me.Any other tips on where to look would be appreciated.I'm going to order land records film from Adams, MA for that time period and see what's there, if anything.
Thank you,
Ann Marie
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Re: RI--Capt. Tew's roster
Gayle 7/20/07