Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 9713, Joseph Baker, S. C.
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(3-1776)
SERVICE
S.C.
Baker, Joseph
Mary
NUMBER
W. 9713
CONTENTS
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Repd.

South Carolina 9524
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Mary Baker widow of Joseph Baker who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the year 1826 of Charleston in the State of S. Carolina who was a matross in the Company commanded by Captain - of the Troops commanded by Gen. Pinkney in the S.C. line for 2 years
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Inscribed on the Roll of S. Carolina at the rate of 100 Dollars - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
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Certificate of Pension issued the 4th day of August 1845 and sent to P. Cantwell, Charleston, S.C.
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Total amount, $500

[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by D Brown Clerk,
Book D. Vol. 1. Page 305.
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11288 13 July 1843
affidt Sarah Johnson
case Mary Baker

P. Cantwell
Charleston S.C.
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State of South Carolina
District of Charleston.
On this Nineth day of May 1843 personally appeared before me Mrs. Sarah Johnson, Widow, aged 66 born in 1777 years: a resident of Charleston So. Ca. who being duly sworn according to Law, deposeth that she was well acquainted with Joseph Baker (decd.) formally of Charleston House Carpenter: who died in the year 1826, and who was reputed to have served in the Revolutionary War, deponent says she is also well acquainted with his widow Mrs Mary Baker. Deponent says that she was present at their Marriage: deponent says the said Marriage took place at the House of Mrs. Thomas Bennett who is the aunt of said Mary in the City of Charleston on the 25th Septr. 1788. And that the ceremony was performed by the Revd. Mr. Maccauley of the Presbyterian Denomination of Christ Church Parish near the City. Deponent says that she was acquainted with said Mary before said marriage, and has continued her acquaintance with her up to the present time. And has no doubt as to the year of the marriage, deponent says that said Mary has remained the Widow of said Joseph Baker from the time of his death as aforesaid and that they were always regarded by all who knew them as respectable married couple.
Sarah Johnson
Sworn to before me this the 13th July 1843
Thomas B. Saltar
Magistrate for said District
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Mary Baker
S.C.
m 88. d 28.
Act 7 July 38
admd.
2 yrs. Matross
$100

P. Cantwell Esqr
Charleston
S.C.
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State of South Carolina
District of Charleston
On this 5 day of August 1844 personally appeared before me Mrs Mary Baker, aged 74 years a resident of Charleston who being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to be entitled to the benefit of the 3d section of the act of Congress of the 4 July 1836, the act of 7 July 1838, the act of 3 Mar 1843, the act 30 April 1844, and the act of 17 June 1844, in relation to the widows of revolutionary soldiers, that, she is the widow of Joseph Baker late of Charleston who was a private in one of the Militia companies raised in Charleston during the revolutionary war, that, he served in same as deponent heard and believes, under arms during said near two years, that, he served at Fort Moultrie under general Pinckney, at Fort Johnson and at the Siege of Charleston, & at the Battle of Stono, but Deponent cannot tell the names of the officers under whom he served. At the surrender of Charleston he was made a prisoner, and confined on board a prison ship in the harbour from which he escaped to the Camp of Marion near the city with whom he served until it was evacuated by the British. She further declares that, she was married to the said Joseph Baker by the Revd. Mr. Maccaully of the Independant church in the City of Charleston on the 25 September 1788, and that same is recorded in the family bible, and that said Joseph Baker died in 1826. She further declares she was married at the time above stated, to wit, previous to the first January 1794, and that she has not since been married, and that she is now a widow. She further declares that, she has been endeavouring since 1838 to lay her claim before the department but that, owing to the difficulty of obtaining the proof subjoined, She was not able sooner to do so.
Mary Baker 
Sworn to before me the day & year above written I also certify the Credibility of the affiant 
M. B. Eckhard
Recorder of the City of Charleston and Judge of the City Court of Charleston
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Certif Judge Eckhardt
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Joseph and Mary Baker was Married September 25th 1788 By the Revd Mr McCaully
The above is a true copy from the Family Record

South Carolina
City of Charleston
I do hereby certify that the foregoing paper writing has been examined and compared with the Family Record of Joseph and Mary Baker at Charleston and is found to be a true transcript from the same.
August 5, 1844.
M. B. Eckhard
Recorder of the City of Charleston and Judge of the City Court
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8 Aug 1844
Affid Mrs Toomer
before Judge Eckhardt
of the City court
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State of South Carolina
District of Charleston
On this 8th day of August 1844 personally appeared before me Mrs Elizabeth M Toomer aged 55 years a resident of Charleston and daughter of Mr Jos and Mary Baker, who being duly sworn according to Law Deposeth that the leaf of the bible hereto annexed containing the entry of the marriage of her said father and mother on the 25 September 1788, and her own birth on the 13" August 1789 is in the handwriting of [illegible with paper crease] Joseph Baker, and until detached belonged to the family bible always in possession of her farther to the time of his death & since his decease has been in the possession of her mother, said bible appears to have been published in the year 1804 her father was one of the original subscriber for its publication, Dept. says she often heard her father speak of his services while under arms in the war of the Revolution, of his being at Fort Moultrie, at the Siege of Charleston of being made prisoner, of being confined in a ship, of his escape from thence & his services with Marion. Deponent says, that it is probelief that it was for these services. That the Legislature of So. Carolina pranted him three hundred dollars in 1825. She remembers well her father telling how when General Lafayette was in Charleston in 1825, that, he at once recognised said Jos Baker as one of the revolutionary officers or Soldiers, Dept says her mother has been talking about applying for pension money these 5 years, but not being so much in want as now, as well as the difficulty of obtaining proof has made her defer it from time to time,
Elizabeth Mary Toomer
Sworn to before me the day & year above written I also certify that the Bible above mentioned has been shown me, that it bears date of publication 1804 and that the witness is entitled to credit.
M.B. Eckhard Recorder and Judge of the City Court of Charleston
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Family Record.
Joseph and Mary Baker was Married September the 25, 1788
Elizabeth May Baker was born August 13, 1789
William Hamalit Baker was born Febry 22, 1791
Anna Mariah Baker was born April 29, 1793
Joseph Baker was born July 23, 1797
Thomas Jefferson Baker was born Nov 27, 1799
Loiza Baker was born August 26, 1802 and departed this life September 3, 1803
John Baker was born December 16, 1804
Edward Bonneace Baker was Born 15 of November 1806
Robert Little Baker was born the 14 day of October 1807
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State of South Carolina
District of Charleston
On this 19" day of August 1845 Personally appeared before me Robert L Baker aged 37 years a resident of Charleston South Carolina and son of Mary Baker decd. widow of Joseph Baker who being first duly sworn according to Law Doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain for himself and the other children of said Mary Baker deceased, the benefits of the provision made by the acts of Congress passed on the 3d. March 1843 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war, and also of the act in relation thereto passed June 17, 1844, That, said Mary Baker decd. was the widow of Joseph Baker, who was a Matross in the revolution and died in 1826, that said Mary Baker died on the 11th day of May A.D. 1845, and that after her decease a pension was granted to her under the act of July 7, 1838 for five years at the rate of One Hundred dollars per annum he further diclares that, said Mary Baker was at the time of her death the widow of said Joseph Baker deceased.
Robt. L. Baker
Sworn and Subscribed on the day and year above written I also certify that the declarant is personally known to me, at Charleston S.C. this 19th August 1845
Wm Rice
Recorder of Charleston & Judge of the City Court of Charleston
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Payment to be made at Charleston, by J. C. Cochran, Esq Agent for paying pensioners, in the Agency of S. Carol.

Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book A Volume 2 Page 164 by
Th. Lump
Clerk.
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WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the laws of the United States, of the 3rd March, 1843, and 17th June, 1844, Mary Baker, deceased late of South Carolina, widow of Joseph Baker, who was a Matross in the Revolution, and entitled to receive a pension at the rate of one hundred dollars per annum, commencing on the 4th March, 1843 and terminating on the 11th May, 1845, the day on which she died. The amount due is payable to Mary E. Toomer, William H. Baker, Ann M. Baker, John G. Baker, Edward B. Baker, and Robert L. Baker only surviving children.

Given at the War Office of the United States, this 17th day of July one thousand eight hundred and forty-six.

Examined and Countersigned.
Commissioner of Pensions.
Secretary of War.
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Revy WIDOW, &c.
File No. 9713
Mary Baker
Wid
Joseph Baker
Matrss Rev. War.
Act: March 3d 1843
June 17" 1844
Index:- Vol. A, Page 32
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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No 11288
Mary Baker
SC

Let to P. Cantwell 23 Nov 1844
" " Do. Do. Jany. 20 1845
" Ditto June 7th '45

Act 7 July 1838
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[first column]
7857
South Carolina
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Mary Baker decd. widow of Joseph Baker SC who was a Matross in the Revolution
husband died in 1826
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Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 100 Dollars - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843 and terminate 11th May, 1845 when she died.
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Certificate of Pension issued the 17th day of July, 1846, and sent to P. Cantwell Esq Charleston, S. C.
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[Acts of March 3, 1843. & 17th June '44]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2 Page 164.

[second column]
Repeated

Payable to Mary E Tommer Wm H. Baker Ann M Baker John G Baker Edward B. Baker and Robert L Baker only surviving children.
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State of South Carolina
To Joseph Baker Ds.
1776 June
To services rendered the State of South Carolina in the Revolutionary War from June 1776 to December 1782 being 6 years & 7 months making 2404 days at 50 cents pr. day is $1202.00
200 acres Land at

State of South Carolina
Charleston District
Personally appeared Joseph Baker Senr. before me Jeron Henry Stevens one of the Justices of the Quorum for the district aforesaid who after being sworn upon the Holy Evangelist of Almighty God and saith that the above account of One Thousand Two Hundred & Two Dollars is Justly due to him from the State of So. Carolina, and that he has never received any part thereof either by discount or otherwise directly or indirectly witness my hand
Joseph Baker Senr.
Sworn to before me this 10 November 1824
J H Stevens Q.U
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Petition of Joseph Baker Praying for compensation for services rendered during the Revolutionary War.

Presented in 1825

Furman
Granted $300.00
V. Cleury

Postponed
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To the Honorable the Speaker & member of the House of Representatives of South Carolina
The humble petition of Joseph Baker of Charleston South Carolina, Shewith that your petitioner did render services during the Revolutionary war to the State for which your petitioner has never received any remuneration he performed duty on James Island in the month of May 1776 in Capt Dills company, stationed at Rivers point, during the preperation of the attack on fort Moultrie by the British fleet under the command of Sir Peter Parker in June '76 from thence he came to Charleston in April '76 & performed duty in the Charleston ancient Battallion of Artillery and continued in Charlston doing duty untill after the Retreat of Genl. Prevost, he was then ordered to Fort Moultrie under the command of C. C. Pinckney & remained in the Fort untill it was surrendered to the British by Col Scott, your petitioner was taken prisoner in the fort & was sent on Board of the RoeBuck Man of War where he received his parole & was in Charleston for some time, from whence he made his escape & joined the forces under the command of Genl. Marion, where he remained doing duty untill he was marched into Charleston in December '82. Your petitioner also states to your Honorable Body, that he would not at so late a period have made his claim, but misfortune & pecuniary dificulties as well as old age induces him to ask of your Honorable body that pay which is the due of him who has served his Country in the time of danger
For the confirmation of which he submits the adjoined Respectable Certificates & your petitioner will ever pray
J Baker
Charleston 20 Novr 1825
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State of So. Carolina
Charleston District
Personally came and appeared before me Jeron Henry Stevens one of the Justices of the Quorum, Mr. Joseph Baker who being duly sworn maketh Oath that the facts above stated in the foregoing Pettition as set forth are Just and Correct.
Joseph Baker Senr
Sworn to before me this 10 November 1824
J H Stevens Q.U
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Petition of Joseph Baker praying compensation for services rendered during the Revolutionary War.

Claims

H. Deas
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State of South Carolina
From a variety of circumstances with which I am well acquainted & recollect perfectly, & from Facts stated to me by Mr. Joseph Baker I do not hesitate to certify my firm belief that he performed the services at Fort Moultrie & its vicinity, & that he afterwards served under General Marion, during the Revolutionary War, as stated in his annexed Petition to the Senate of the State of South Carolina and I have also every reason to believe that he was in service at the lines of Charleston when Genl. Prevost came before them in 1779, from particular circumstances which he has reminded me of
Charleston 10th October 1824
James Kennedy, formerly
Lieut & Paymr. to 1st Contl. Regt of South Carolina

State of South Carolina
I do hereby certify that the within named Petitioner Joseph Baker was enrolled, and did duty in the Ancient Battalion of Artillery (in which I was a Commissioned officer) as a Private in April 1777 until after the Retreat of the British General Provost from before the lines of Charleston when a Detachment from this Corps was ordered to Fort Moultrie, as a reinforcement, in which the said Petitioner was detached, and there remained on duty until the Fort and garrison surrendered to the British Naval force, and the Petitioner became a Prisoner of War, and imprisoned on Board the British man of War Roebuck, until he received his parole, and remained in Charleston until he made his escape, and joined General Marion's army, doing duty until the close of the war, and from my knowledge of the Petitioner, he was a firm friend to this Country, and did his duty as a good Soldier, and firm Patriot of our Revolution
Charleston 19th October 1824
Danl. Stevens
formerly Colonel of the Regiment of Artillery Charleston

I do hereby Certify the above statements to be correct
Jacob Sass
F. G. De Sigsoborn
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State of South Carolina)
I do hereby certify that the within named Petitioner Joseph Baker was enrolled, and did duty in the Ancient Battalion of Artillery (in which I was a commissioned officer) as a Private in April 1777
until after the retreat of the British General Provost from before the lines of Charleston when a detachment from this corps, was ordered to Fort Moultrie, as a reinforcement, in which the said Petitioner was detached, and there remained on duty until the Fort and garrison surrendered to the British Naval force, and the Petitioner became a Prisoners of War, and imprisoned on Board the British man of war Roebuck, until he received his parole, and remained in Charleston until he made
his escape, and joined General Marion's army doing duty until the close of the war, and from my knowledge of the Petitioner, he was a firm friend to this Country, and did his duty as a good Soldier, and firm Patriot of our Revolution
Charleston 19th October 1824
Dan'l Stevens
formerly Colonel of the Regiment of Artillery Charleston
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I do hereby Certify the above statements to be correct
Jacob Sass
F.G. De Sisson
Bazile Lanneau
Neck Cobia
Tho Lehre

I, Elizabeth Bonnetheau wife of Capt Peter Bonnetheau late of the Charleston ancient Battalion of artillery do hereby certify that I was personally acquainted with Joseph Baker and knew that he performed duty under my husband Capt. Bonnetheau in Charleston & in Marion Corps I believe
that he was a true patriot & supporter of his Country in the Revolutionary Struggle
Elizabeth Bounetheau
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From the enclosed certificate of Capt. Kennedy I believe the Facts he has certified to be correct.
Charles Cotesworth Pinckney
Late Major General & Col. of the 1st Regt. of So. Carolina

Charleston 9th November 1825 I Eliza Bee relic of Mr Joseph Bee of the city of Charleston & State of South Carolina do hereby certify that I knew Mr. Joseph Baker during the Revolutionary war that she knew he did duty with my late husband Mr. Bee in the Charleston ancient Batallion of Artillery in the year 1777 as also I knew that he was at the times of Charleston during the appearance of General Provost, and knew that he went to Fort Moultrie & also that he was taken prisoner with my husband & was on board of the prison ship during the time he was, and believes also that he went to Genl Marions Camp & then marched into Charleston in the year 1782. I do also certify that he lived with my husband for seven years, at least, these circumstance are related to the best of my recollection after a lapse of so many years
Eliza Bee
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State of South Carolina
House of Representatives
Columbia December 10. 1844

I, Thomas W. Glover Clerk of the House of Representatives do hereby certify, that the papers hereto attached were taken from the archives of my office by order of the House, and delivered to Mr. William D. Porter a member of the Charleston Delegation & that they accompanied a Report of the Committee on claims made at the Annual Session of 1825, which is on file in the Clerk's Office, on the Petition of Joseph Baker

Thomas W. Glover
Clerk of the House of Representatives
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Columbia 5th Decr 1825
This is to Certify that I Samuel Breed of Kershaw district, do hereby certify that I know Mr Jos Baker, and that knew that Mr Baker was in the Charleston Ancient Batallion of Artillery & that he was taken prisoner at Fort Moultrie, at the same time with me, & that he received his parole at the time I did from the RoeBuck Man of War, & that I furnished him with provision to go to Marion Camps - that he knew also that he marched to Charleston from Marion Camps.
Saml. Breed
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I do hereby certify that I was an officer of the Charleston Ancient Battalion of Artillery during the Revolutionary War and that I never received any pay for my services, nor do I think that any officer or private of said Corps did ever receive any pay for their services, that I know of my own personal knowledge, that Mr. Joseph Baker was a member or private of said Corps, and was at that period doing duty therein and that he was in the action at Beaufort with the British Forces under a Major Gardner, under the command of General Moultrie and do further certify that the said Coles was throughout the period of the Revolutionary War, actively and constantly employed in service, and among other services, made up all the ammunition of every species, and leind for the service of the respective Troops, and deposited in the Laboratory in the City of Charleston.
Charleston
29th November 1825
Danl. Stevens
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Col Howard

Care Wm Baker
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Copy of the Certificate of Col. D. Stevens of the Charleston Artillery, showing that Joseph Baker, served in that Corps from April 1777, until the retreat of Prevost in June 1779, & from that period to the surrender of Fort Moultrie in Apl 1780 - originally filed with other documents of the petitioner in the Ho. of Rs. of S Ca and now on file in the U.S. pension office.

State of South Carolina
I do hereby certify that the within named petitioner Joseph Baker was enrolled and did duty in the antient Battalion of Artillery (in which I was a commissioned officer) as a private in April 1777 until after the retreat of Genl. Prevost from before the lines of Charleston, when a detachment from this corps was ordered to Fort Moultrie as a reinforcement in which the said petitioner was detached, and that he remained on duty until the fort and garrison surrendered to the British Naval force and the petitioner became a prisoner of war and imprisoned on board the British Man of War Roebuck until he received his parole, and remained in Charleston until he made his escape and joined General Marion's army, Doing duty until the close of the war, and from my knowledge of the petitioner he was a firm friend to this Country, and done his duty as a good soldier, and firm patriot of our Revolution.
(signed) Danl Stevens
formerly Colonel Regiment of Artillery Charleston
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10 Aug 1844
Certy Alderman Furman
Cashier of the Bank of the State
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Office Bank of the State of So Ca
Charleston 10 August 1844

State of South Carolina
District of Charleston

I hereby certify that the Copy of the Acts of the Legislature of South Carolina for the year 1825 marked with my initials at page 16, wherein appears that the sum of Three Hundred Dollars was appropriated to Joseph Baker is Genuine. I further certify that at the Session of 1825 I acted as chairman of the Committee on claims of the House of Representatives, to which applications for remuneration for services was referred but, I have not possession of any documents in relation to the claim of Mr Baker nor am I able to lay my hands on the report of the Committee but judging from the phraseology of the appropriation in this case, and comparing it with that used in other cases, I am of opinion that the appropriation was made in consideration of personal military services performed during the revolutionary war, I am informed that his widow is now living and is an applicant for pension money, to the Government of the United States
C. M. Furman formerly member of
the Legislature of So Ca from Charleston
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[illegible scrawl on side]
Patrick Cantwell
Charleston
South Carolina
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D Sir,
The clerk of the House told me you wanted the enclosed papers relating to the Petition of Joseph Baker. I have therefore obtained leave to withdraw them and send them to you by the earliest private opportunity
Very respectfully
Your obt servt
W. D. Porter

Columbia
4 Decr. 1844
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State of South Carolina
District of Charleston

I Daniel Horlbeck Esquire Clerk of the Court of General Sessions and
Common pleas, for the district of Charleston South Carolina, Do hereby certify, that, Fisher Gadsden and Thomas D. Jervey Esquires are magistrates duly authorised by the laws of this state to take affidavits, and that, their signatures to the affidavits of Charles M. Furman and Robert Howard Esquires are genuine. I further certify that the said witnesses are known to me, and that, their statements are entitled to implicit credit.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of my office at Charleston So. Ca. this day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty five.
Danl. Horlbeck
C.G.S. & C.P.
for Charleston Dist.
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Charleston So. Carolina
17th August 1844
I Francis L Roux, a resident of this city do hereby certify; that being requested by Mrs. Mary Baker widow of Joseph Baker, decd., I examined the files of the "Charleston Courier" a daily paper published in this City, and found under the head "Proceedings of the Legislature of So. Carolina November 23d, 1824 the following: "Mr Priolean presented the petition of Joseph Baker, praying payment for Revolutionary Service Referred to the Committee on Claims." which committee was composed of the following members:
Chas. M. Furman Esqr of the Charleston Delegation

Messrs. Spear Dugan, Caughman, Allston, Hunter, Read, Eares, Lewis, Lyles, & Middleton, of other districts.
F. L. Roux

Sworn to before me this 19th day of August 1844
F. Lanneau
Notary Public
I also certify to the credibility of the affiant.
F. Lanneau
NP.
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24 Nov 1844
Tho N Glover
Ck Ho Ra. Columbia
Recd 30 Nov
Wrote to Col Hunt
and Mr Northrop
to withdraw petition

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[stamp] COLUMBIA S.C. NOV 29
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Mr. P. Cantwell
Charleston S.C.
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Columbia, 24 Nov. 1844
Dear Sir,
Agreeable to my promise, I have searched for & found Joseph Baker's Petition & the evidence which was submitted with it. If, therefore, you desire the original papers, you will ask one of the members of the House of Representatives to withdraw them, as I cannot, without the order of the House, deliver them to any one.
Respectfully your
Obt. St.
Thomas W. Glover
C.H.R.
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Charleston SoCa
16 Nov 1844

James L. Edwards
Commissioner of pensions
Washington City

Sir,
I am requested to respectfully solicit the department for a decision in the case of Mary Baker widow of Joseph Baker decd. formerly a private in the So. Ca. line during the war of the revolution for a pension on account of two years service performed by said Joseph Baker,
I remain Sir,
with great respect
your Most Obt. Sert
P. Cantwell
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Office Bank of the State of South Carolina
10 August 1844

State of South Carolina
District of Charleston

I do hereby certify that the Copy of the acts of the Legislature of South Carolina for the year 1825, marked with my initials at page 16 wherein it appears that the sum of $300, was appropriated to Joseph Baker is genuine. I further certify that at the Session of 1825, I acted as Chairman of the Committee on Claims of the House of representatives, to which applications for remuneration for services was referred, but I have not possession of any documents in relation to the claim of Mr Baker, nor am I able to lay my hand on the report of the Committee but judging from the phraseology of the appropriation in this case, and comparing it with that used in other cases I am of opinion that, the appropriation was made in consideration of personal military services performed during the Revolutionary war. I am informed that the widow is now living and is an applicant for pension money to the Government of the United States.
C M. Furman

Sworn to before me this 28th day of March 1845
Fisher Gaddin N.P. & Magistrate
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Certy. Clk City Court
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The State of South Carolina
City of Charleston
Office of the City Court of Charleston
I Francis S. Ward Clerk of the City Court of Charleston S.C. do hereby certify that the Honorable George B. Eckhard is Recorder of the City of Charleston and Judge of the City Court of Charleston and that his signature to the affidavits of Mrs Mary Baker & Mrs Elizabeth M. Toomer and to the Certificate of Marriage Record is genuine. I further certify that the signatures of Alderman Charles M. Furman & of George W. Egleston Esquire to the annexed papers are genuine. I also certify that the witnesses Mrs Baker, Mrs Toomer & Mrs Johnson & Mr Roux are known to me and are respectable.
Given under my Hand & the Seal of the City Court of Charleston this Seventeenth day of August one thousand eight hundred forty four.
F. S. Ward
CCC
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South Carolina
District of Charleston
Charleston 13 Dec. 1844
I certify that I acted as the Chairman on the Committee on claims in the Ho. of Ra. of South Carolina at the Session of 1825, from examining the petition of Joseph Baker attached to the Certificate of J. N. Glover, Esq. Clerk, of the House. I perceive that my own name, and the words "Petition of Joseph Baker praying for compensation for services rendered during the Revolutionary war" are endorsed in my own hand writing. I infer that, the petition was presented by me to the House. The reference of the petition to the Committee on claims was in accordance with the practice of the Legislature. If application were made for a pension it was
referred to the Committee on pensions, but, when the party applied for a grass firm, for lands, for commutation money &ca &ca the reference was to the Committee on claims. I Remember the claim of Benjamin Tutt and of several other persons for military services were before the Committee at the session of 1824, and 1825.
C M. Furman

Sworn to before me this 28th day of March 1845
Fisher Gaddin N.P. & Magistrate
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The State of South Carolina
City of Charleston
office Com Pleas.
Charleston
I Daniel Horlbeck Esquire Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the District of Charleston SoCa. Do Hereby Certify That Thomas R Saltar and F Lanneau, Esquires, are Magistrates duly qualified to take affidavits, and that their signatures to the annexed affidavits of Mr Johnson and F.L. Roux, are genuine and all faith and credit may be given to their acts
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of office at Charleston SoCa this 20th day of August 1844.
Danl. Horlbeck
C.G.S. & C.P.
for Charleston District
South Carolina
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James L Edwards Esquire
Commissioner of pensions
War Department
Washington D.C.
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Charleston So Ca
13 December 1844

Sir
In conformity with the requisition of the department, I have promised from "the records at Columbia" the accompanying documents in the case of Mrs Mary Baker the widow of Joseph Baker. They prove at least two years service as a private in the militia of So Ca during the war of the Revolution.
I Remain Sir
with great respect
your m obt servant
P. Cantwell

James L. Edwards Esquire
Commissioner of Pensions
War Department
Washington City
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Charleston 19th Decr 1844
I certify that I acted as Chairman of the Committee on claims in the House of Representation of South Carolina at the Session of 1825. From examining the Petition of Joseph Baker annexed to the Certificate of T.W. Glover Esqr. Clerk of the House, I perceive that my own name & the words "Petition of Joseph Baker praying for Compensation for services rendered during the revolutionary War" are indorsed in my own hand writing. I infer that the petition was presented by me to the House in the reference of the Petition to the Committee on claims was in accordance with the practice of our Legislature. If application was made for a pension it was referred to the Committee on Pensions, but when the party applied for a grass sum, for Land, for Commutation money &c &c, this reference was to the Committee on claims. I remember the claims of Benj. Tutt & of several other persons for Military services, were before the Committee at the Sessions of 1824 and 1825.
C. M. Furman formerly
representative from the Parishes
of St Philips & St Michaels in the
Legislature of South Carolina
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Act 43 8944
Act 44 633
Mary Baker
decd.
S.C.
Acts 3 March 43 & 17 June 44
Admd
2yr Matross

$100 to 11 May '45 the day of her death

To Mary E. Toomer, Wm. H. Baker, Ann M. Baker John G. Baker, Edward B. Baker Robert L. Baker

P. Cantwell Esq
Charleston S.C.
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War Department
Widows pension
I certify that in conformity with the act of July 7, 1838, Mary Baker of South Carolina, widow of Joseph Baker, who was a matross in the revolution, and died on the day of the year 1826, is inscribed on the pension list, at the rate of One hundred dollars per annum, commencing on the 4" of March 1836 and terminating on the 4" of March 1841 unless the pensioner married or died before the above mentioned date, in which case the pension is not payable after the time of such marriage or death
Given at the War office of the United States this 4" day of August 1845.
W. L. Marcy
Secretary of War

Examined and Countersigned
J L Edwards
Commission of pensions
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United States of America
State of South Carolina
District of Charleston
Personally appeared Robert Howard Esq. a resident of Charleston aged 72 who being duly sworn according to Law, Deposeth that, he was acquainted with Mr Daniel Stevens decd. Said Stevens was Colonel of the Regt. of Charleston artillery, and was reported to have served in same during the revolution. Deponent served in said Regiment, and succeeded said Stevens in command of same some thirty years ago. Deponent knew Mr Joseph Baker of Charleston whose widow is reported to be an applicant for a pension. Said Baker is died many years, but Dept knows nothing about his services in the revolution. Dept. believes he would be able to recognize the handwriting of the late Colonel David Stevens.
Rob Howard
Sworn to before me this 18th April 1845
Thos D. Jervey
Notary Public & Magistrate
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Charleston SC 16 June 1845
Sir,
In the case of Mrs Mary Baker, the department requires testimony in regard to the "Charleston artillery" what service that corps rendered, were they regulars and in constant service and by what authority they were raised," The following evidence is submitted as giving information on these points.
12 Nov 1775
The provincial congress of So.Ca. voted to raise a Regiment of artillery to consist of three "Companies," vide Ramsay Rev. S.C. v.2.p.50.
18 June 24 July 1776
In accordance with resolutions of Congress U.S. the officers of the "Artillery" exchanged their provincial for Continental Commissions SC v.2.p.102 and resolutions of Congress.
1822 - Gardens Anecdotes 1. Series, pa 168 -
Major Alex. Garden, a revolutionary officer testified, that, the Charleston Antient Battalion of Artillery by their patient endurance of difficulties and active exertion in the field, joined them through out the war a continued increase of reputation and that they served at Beaufort and at the Siege of Charleston, that many of them were fractured to the Provost, and to the Prison ships, and that, they were the only volunteer corps of the Militia that remained at the conclusion of the war unbroken, and after the evacuation of Charleston by the enemy being speedily reorganised and recruited, have continued to preserve their high and merited reputation.
Major Garden then gives the names of the officers in command at the restoration of peace viz: Thomas Trumball - Major,
Thomas Heyward, Captain,
Edwd. Rutledge, Do,
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Anthony Toomer Captain
Wm. H. Gibbes, Cap Lieutenant
Sims White Lieutenant
Edwd Neufville do
Peter Bonnetheau do
William Morgan do
John D Miller do
Edward Weyman do
Charles Warham do
and Daniel Stevens
I deemed it proper to give this list, because two certificates for pensions have been issued to privates' widows who served in Cap. Toomers Company and it identifies "Daniel Stevens" under whom Baker served, and whose certificate taken from the Records of the So. Ca Legislature are now on file in the department.
19 Oct. 1824 29 Nov. 1825
Said Daniel Stevens by his certificates of these dates testifies, that, the "Charleston Artillery" was in constant service from 1777 to 1780.
1839 4 May SC Roll
Pension Certificate of this date for $100 per annum issued to Sarah Godfrey, widow of the Thos Godfrey, and to Cath. C. Smith, widow of Saml. Smith decd. who were privates of artillery, and in Captain Toomers Company
I will add to this evidence the following
1 Oct. 1839
A pension certificate was issued to Elisabeth Gibbs widow of Benjamin Gibbs decd. a private of Militia for $80 pr an. upon this case Joseph Righton put in affidavit, which testified that, during the years 1775 and '76 the State of S.C. was in a constant state of alarm, and the Militia under arms, that likewise in the year 1779., say from March to May 1780, the
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the like alarms, and the affairs of Beaufort & Stono, and, the Siege of Charleston kept the militia of the district almost constantly under arms, vish. affidt. Jos Righton, on file in the department case of Elis Gibbs, So. Ca. Roll dated 13 July 1839.
I respectfully submit, this testimony in this case, and solicit a pension certificate may be issued to the heirs,
I Remain Sir,
with great respect 
Your, M. obt. & Humble
servant,
P. Cantwell

To.
James L. Edwards Esquire
Commissioner of Pensions
&c &c &c
Washington City
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Charleston So. Ca.
15th August 1844
I hereby certify that I have full recollection of the occasion for which the within printed circular was issued, and that it is genuine, and that the names of the Gentlemen thereto appended, were members of the Committee of the City Council of the City of Charleston in the State of South Carolina, appointed for the reception of Genl. Lafayette in 1825, and that their names were affixed thereto, and the same was sent to Joseph Baker by their authority. The within named Baker was certainly regarded by us and this community, as a Revolutionary Soldier, and it was in that character and on account of that conviction, that he was honored with an invitation to give his attendance on the Illustrious Guest of the Nation.
George W. Egleston
who was chairman of the within named Committee
Tho. D Condy
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Sir, 
As one of the Soldier of the Revolution, We solicit your attendance on the arrival of the illustrious Guest of the Nation in the City of Charleston, to unite with us in the reception. We also beg your acceptance of the inclosed card.
We remain, with
Sentiments of high consideration,
Your Fellow Citizens,
GEORGE W. EGLESTON,
THOMAS D. CONDY.
RICHARD W. COGDELL,
FREDERICK WESNER
WILLIAM H. MILLER,
Committee for the reception of Gen. Lafayette.

CHARLESTON,
March, 1825.
Joseph Baker Esq

Thos. D. Condy Esq.
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James L. Edwards, Esqr.
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
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Charleston So Ca 19th April 1845.
Sir,
The annexed proof is respectfully submitted on behalf of Mrs Mary Baker, as the widow of Jos. Baker a private of artillery in the revolutionary war. 
1 Affidavit of C. M. Furman Esq. proves that the Legislature of So. Ca. granted Joseph Baker $300 for military services.
2 Affidavit of same Witness, proves that the Legislature granted this sum upon the report of a Committee who examined the petition and other vouchers of sd. Baker, and that, the committee recommended it, as a compensation for "Military Services" rendered during the war of the revolution by said Baker.
3 Is a copy of one of the certificates of Col. D. Stevens formerly Colonel of the Charleston Regt. of Artillery. It proves. that. Baker served as a private from April 1777, to June 1780. Another certificate. (see docts on file in this case in the department) proves, that, Baker served under Stevens, that neither received any pay for their services, and hence no entry can be found in the Comptroller General Office.
4 Affidavit of Robert Howard Esq. is produced to identify Stevens and Baker, and to show the general belief as to Stevens having served in the sd. .war
I Remain Sir
with great respect
your obt. Servant
P. Cantwell

To
James L. Edwards Esquire
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
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James L. Edwards, Esquire
Commissioner of Pensions
Pension Office
Washington City
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Charleston So Ca
13 January 1845

Sir
I respectfully solicit a certificate on behalf of Mrs Mary Baker, widow of Joseph Baker decd. whose claim is before the department.
I am Sir
with great respect
your M obt servant
P Cantwell

James L Edwards Esq
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
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Charleston SC
29 April 1846

Sir
The accompanying proof is respectfully submitted for the purpose of sustaining the claim of the children of Mrs Mary Baker, decd. a revolutionary pensioner of the U.S. who died on the 11 May 1845, to the benefits of the acts of 3 Mar 1843, and June 17, 1844 and as she was decreed the benefit of the act of July 7, 1838, which was actually received by her six children, It is respectfully [illegible] that the proof annexed will be satisfactory to the department
I have the honor to remain, Sir
your m obt servant
P. Cantwell

James L. Edwards, Esquire
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
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James L Edwards Esq
Commissioner of Pensions
War Department
Washington City
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Charleston SC
16 June 1845
Sir,
As the references made in the annexed paper of evidences, are to facts of public history of unquestionable authority, and to certificates of officers, and to affidavits filed in the department and under its control, I have humbly thought that, perhaps the commission would not deem the testimony to be adduced from these documents could be strengthened by affidavits from the surviving witnesses of these transactions now alive in Charleston. But if it should be ruled otherwise I shall endeavour to conform to the order of the department
I Remain Sir
most respectfully
your obedient & Humble
servant
P. Cantwell

James L. Edwards Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
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State of South Carolina
District of Charleston
Office Court of Common Pleas
Charleston
I Daniel Horlbeck Esquire Clerk of the Court of Common pleas and general Sessions for the district of Charleston South Carolina, Do hereby Certify that satisfactory evidence has been addressed to me to prove, that Mary Baker decd. (widow of Joseph Baker decd. a revolutionary soldier) had a pension allowed her by the U. States of one hundred dollars pursuance that she died on the 11 May 1845, leaving six children to wit, Mary E. Toomer, William H. Baker, Ann M Baker, John G. Baker, Edward B. Baker, and Robert L Baker, and that these are the only children of said Mary Baker deceased now alive or believed to be in existance. I further certify that the Honorable William Rice whose signature to the accompanying affidavit of the 19 August 1845 is genuine, is Recorder of Charleston S.C. and Judge of the City Court of said City & is duly authorised by the Laws of this State to administer affidavits
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of my office at Charleston South Carolina this 28 day of April Eighteen hundred and forty six
Danl. Horlbeck
C.G.S.&C.P.