Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 7796, John Walker, N.C.
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(3 - 1776 ) SERVICE N.C. Born in N.C. Walker, John NUMBER S. 7796 carded CONTENTS
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...896 North Carolina John Walker Wake in the State of North C. he was a pri: in the company commanded by Captain Eaton of the [blank] commanded by [blank] in the North Car for 11 mos & 23 days
Inscribed on the Roll of North Car at the rate of 39 Dollars 22 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. 
Certificate of Pension issued the 15th day of June '30 and delivered R.W. Sanders.
Arrears to the 4th of March '33--78.44 
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Sept. '33--19.61 $98.05 ⎨ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832 } 
Recorded by Wm. Miller Clerk 
Book E Act June 7, 1832. Vol. 6 Page 59
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John Walker 
Admit as private 
11. Mo. 23 days 
$39.22 R M Saunders [Prest or Ruth]
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State of North Carolina Wake County⎬ Nov 6- 1832 
John Walker personally appeared in open Court, it being a Court of record (aged 75 years)-and being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed the 7th June 1832- that he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers & served as hereinafter stated to wit-- that he entered the service under Capt. Pink Eaton of Markum, then called Kanton- Thinks about 12 months before the capture of Lord Cornwallis- marched out to South Carolina & took Thompson Fort on the Santee then marched to Augusta then captured two forts Brown & Gray and then marched to ninety six & joined Rev service, thence back to Salisbury in N.C. thence went back to headquarters at the High Hills of Lanton & continued with G.W. Green, honorable  discharged--that his whole
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time of service was 12 months having left service in April & returned in May--that his first officer Eaton was killed at Augusta--that after he got to ninety six he was put under the command of Capt William Lightle with whom he served untill his discharge - that he received a discharge but has lost it - was born in December 1755 in Warden on Benton--
 That he hereby relinquishes every claim to a pension or annuity at the present & declares his name is not on the pension roll of any State John ⎬ Walker Sworn to & subscribed in open Court 
Shadri Medlin hereby declares that he was  acquainted with the above named John Nether & knew him in the service under Capt William Lightle & that he has known him for the last 19 or 20 years as a citizen of Wake County & has never heard it disputed but always has been considered a soldier of the revolution - that he supports him now to be upwards of seventy years of age- Shadrie Medlin
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William Rolls esquire, states that he has been acquainted with both John Walker & Shadrin Medlin for the last 8 or 10 years as citizens of Wake County & that they are both of good character & reputed to have been revolutionary soldiers-- William Roles  ... to in open Court 
The Court declare that they are satisfied from in above examination that the declaration made by John Walker is true - and that William Rolls is a member of this Court & man of under- I B.S. King Clerk of the County Court of Wake to certify that the foregoing contains the assigned proceedings of the said Court the application of John Walker for pension - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 22d day of Nov 1832 B.S. King C C
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John Walker
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State of North Carolina Wake County
John Wather personally appeared in open Court & after being duly sworn according to law-makes the follow amendatory declaration  in order to obtain a pension.
1. Where & in what year were you born? Was born in Burts now Warren County in the year 1755. 2. Have no record of my age - my Brother having taken it off with him. 3. was living in Burts, when called into service, have live in Wake county ... service to revolution where he now lives.
4. Answer= was drafted as a militia man. Thomas Satan General was at the battle of Guilford. that after battle of Guilford he served twelve months under Capt & afterwords Majr Pink Eaton - that they marched & served as heretofore stated in former declaration.
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5. answer=was under the command of Gen. Green after the death of Capt Eaton served under Capt William Lightle - also knew Maj  Thomas Donoho of the ... service = 6. Answer= If he ever received a discharge is now lost & he cannot at this time give any account of it=  I recollect was discharged after the battle of Easton Springs at  Baton Bridge about forty miles from Charleston= had served full twelve months before discharged. Entered the service in 1781 & left service in 1782. 7= answer - that he live in the neighborhood  land of William Role esq- that he is also known to John Duncan, John Wall other as hereafter affirm. Sworn to & subscribed in open Court - John Wall 
we the undersigned certify that we have lived in the neighbourhood of John Walker that he has always sustained a good character for truth & honestly & has generally  been reported a revolutionary soldier. Sworn to in open Court- John Wall & Benj Marriott
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The Court direct it to be certified that the forgoing persons to speak as to the good character of John Walker are persons entitled to full credit & are citizens of this County 
I in the the Benj S. King Clerk of the Court of Pleas & quarter Sessions hereby certify that the foregoing is the original proceedings had in our Court of May 8 1833 which under the order said Court and directed to testify accordingly In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed this seal of office at the City of Raleigh  this 24 May A.D. 1833 B. S. King CC
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October 12, 1939
BA-J/AWF John Walker S. 7798
Mrs. John C. Lesher 1107 Fourteenth Street Modesto, California Dear Madam: Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of John Walker, a pensioner while residing in Wake County, North Carolina, in 1833. The data furnished herein were obtained from papers on file in claim for pension, S.7796, based upon the military service of John Walker in the Revolutionary War. John Walker was born in the month of December, 1755, in Bute (which was later Warren) County, North Carolina . The names of his parents are not given. While a resident of said Bute County, John Walker was in the battle of Guilford Court House, no further details of this service given. He enlisted sometime in April, 1781, served one year under Captains Pink Eaton and William Lytle in the North Carolina troops. He was allowed pension on his application executed November 22, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Wake County, North Carolina, where he had lived since the close of the Revolution. The papers on file in this claim contain no
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discernible family data, other than a reference to a brother of the soldier, John Walker, name of  brother not stated. In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of this pensioner, you should apply to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and furnish the following data: John Walker Certificate # 12396 Issued June 15, 1833 Rate $39.22 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act of June 7, 1832 North Carolina Agency. Very truly yours A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator
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Rev War 7796 INVALID. File No. 7796  John Walker Pri Rev War Act: June 7th 32 Index: -- Vol. 1A, Page 392 [Arrangement of 1870.] 
Jany 19-1903 Mrs. JB. Lee Spartansburg NC. 1908 Oct. 2. Hist to Mrs. Elizabeth Miller letter in S. File 17946, Thos. Farrow. 1914 May 28. To Mrs. E. G. Spencer. 1925. Mch 7 - Hist. to Hon. A.L. Bulwinkle. 1930, Jan 25. Hist to Miss Willie Walker M.E.E. 1930 Apr 3- Hist to Miss Ruth Walker EEL-1930 July 14 Hist to Annie Walker  Burns- EEL 1932 Apr 15. Hist. to Hon. J. B. Buchanan EEL 1939 Oct 12. Hist to Mrs. John C Lesher.  1954 Sept 28. Miss Tommie Clark Abilene, Texas
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Rev & 1812 War 1107 Fourteenth St. Modesto Col Sept. 17, 1939  Veterans administration Dear sirs:- I see in the Senate Documents Pension Rolls 3.-- John Walker, Wake Co. North Carolina private in N.C. line placed June 20, 1833 began March 4, 1831 age 77 yrs Will you please give me a full report of that John Walker - wife and children. Thank you. Grace T. Lesher Mrs. John Lesher
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[stamp: OLD WAR & NAVY FILES JAN 15 1903] Spartanburg S.C. Jan 9th 1903 Hon. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C. Dear Sir - Will you please to kind enough to let me know if the following names appear on the Pension roll from North Carolina as connected with the Revolutionary War  - Henry Sealie Rockingham Co. N. Ca - Thomas George Binnge (from Edenton N.C. I think) Dr. John Von Store Guilford, N.C. --- Thomas Garrett. Col. Jno. Walker is buried here in Spartanburg. (died in 1832.) I am anxious to
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hear if he or his ancestors were in the Revolution. If you will let me know the cost of this research I will forward the amount or perhaps you could tell me of some person to whom I could send to have all the records overlooked regarding these names & others minutely Respectfully yours Mrs. J. B. Lee, 93 East Main Street, Spartanburg . S.C.
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Toccoa Ga. Jan 28, 1930 Dept of Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C. Dear Sir: Please look for the record of Colonel John Walker who fought in the battle of Kings Mountain N. C. Rev. War. No. 7796 Index. I will appreciate a reply as soon as convenient Yours sincerely (Miss) Ruth Waller Toccoa GA.
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[Letterhead for House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations Sevenyt-Second Congress Washington, D.C. & lists member of the committee:MAJORITY MEMBERS JOSEPH W. BYRNS, TENN. CHAIRMAN JAMES P. BUCHANAN. TEX. EDWARD T. TAYLOR, COLO. WILLIAM B. OLIVER, ALA. ANTHONY J. GRIFFIN, N.Y. JOHN N. SANDLIN LA. WILLIAM A. AYRES, KANS. ROSS A. COLLINS, MISS. WILLIAM W. HASTINGS, OKLA. WILLIAM C. WRIGHT, GA. CLARENCE CANNON, MO. CLIFTON A. WOODRUM, VA. WILLIAM W. ARNOLD, ILL. JOHN J. BOYLAN, N. Y. TILMAN B. PARKS, ARK. CHARLES L ABERNETHY, N. C. LEWIS W. DOUGLAS, ARIZ. LOUIS LUDLOW, IND. WILLIAM J. GRANFIELD, MASS. THOMAS L. BLANTON, TEX. MICHAEL J. HART, MICH.  AGRICULTURAL APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE J. P. BUCHANAN, CHAIRMAN JOHN N. SANDLIN MICHAEL J. HART ROBERT G. SIMMONS JOHN W SUMMERS MINORITY MEMBERS WILLIAM R. WOOD, IND. EDWARD H. WASON. N. H. GEORGE HOLDEN TINKHAM, MASS. BURTON L. FRENCH, IDAHO MILTON W. SHREVE, PA. FRANK MURPHY, OHIO JOHN W. SUMMERS, WASH. HENRY E. BARBOUR, CALIF. GUY U. HARDY, COLO. JOHN TABER, N.Y. MAURICE H. THATCHER, KY. FRANK CLAGUE, MINN. ROBERT G. SIMMONS, NEBR. WILLIAM P. HOLADAY, LL. MARCELLUS C. SHEILD. CLERK] 
April 13, 1932. Mr. E.W. Morgan, Director of Pensions, Washington, D.C. My Dear Mr. Morgan: Re: John Walker Revolutionary War Pension Bureau No. 7796 The above named fought in the battle of Guilford Court House and Augusta, Georgia during the war of the Revolution, and I understand the Pension Bureau file in reference to it is 7796.  I will appreciate it very much if you will let me know the military description of the above named and the engagements in which he participated in, and any other information that will assist me in locating his record in the War Department. There are 40 John Walkers on the Departments records and they are not positively sure of the John Walker referred to above, who was a Revolutionary War Veteran. Thanking you for whatever information you can send me, I am, Sincerely yours, J.P. Buchanan
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[Letterhead: STATE OF KENTUCKY Automobile Department FRANKFORT] May 13 - 1930. Earl D. Church, Commissioner, United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions,Washington, D.C. Dear Sir: Please give me the record of John Walker, Revolutionary Soldier, who was drawing a pension in the year 1840, aged 85 years old, and who was living in Wake County, North Carolina, at the time he was drawing a pension. Yours very truly, ANNIE WALKER BURNS 210 Ann Street. Frankfort, Ky.
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A. L. BULWINKLE 9TH DIST. NORTH CAROLINA Congress of the United States House of Representatives Washington, D. C. March 5, 1925 [stamp: OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER US BureaU OF PENSIONS  MAR 6 1925] Hon. Washington Gardner, Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
 My dear Mr. Gardner: -- Re: Your reference Rev. and 1812 Wars Section, John Walker. Your letter of March 2, 1925, requesting additional data in order to identify the John Walker I refer to, received. I do not know the dates of his birth and death or the name of his widow. He served in the Revolutionary War from North Carolina and his name is listed in the North Carolina Colonial Records as the recipient of a pension on account of his service. If it is possible to identify him from the above information I will appreciate you furnishing me with a copy of his application for pension. Sincerely yours, A. L. Bulwinkle
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Rockingham, N. C., May 14th, 1914. Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C. Sir: -- Please send me a statement of the military service of John Walker, pensioner, of Wake County, N.C. in 1840. Yours truly, Emma Gayle Walker Spencer, Address, Mrs. C.G. Spencer
[stamp: US PENSION OFFICE D MAY 21 1914]
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[Letterhead] H.R. STEPHENSON, PRESIDENT C.C. GEER, SEC & TREASURER  SOUTHERN BLEACHERY INCORPORATED TAYLORS, S.C. JOS. B. WARNE SALES AGENT 40 WORTH ST. NEW YORK 
January 16, 1930 Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C. Dear Sir: You recently returned my inquiry concerning the Revolutionary Record of John Walker with the statement that I had given you insufficient information to enable you to supply the data which I requested. I have recently secured some additional information and I am taking the liberty of writing to you once more and I shall be glad if you will kindly send me whatever information you may have in File #7796, as you will note this is the first mentioned reference. If you could also supply me with the record of John Walker, 2nd who volunteered from Hampstead County, Virginia under Col. Washington, I would like to have this very much. I am particularly interested in the marriage date of these two Walkers if you can supply this information, and to whom each of them was married. I shall appreciate whatever you may do in this respect. Yours Truly,  Willie K. Walker, Address: Miss Willie Walker, 62 Arlington Avenue, Greer, S. C.
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John Walker, 1st - from Derry, Ireland --- John Walker, 2nd (Colonel) of Virginia and North Carolina was born in New Castle, Del. in 1728 and died in Rutherford County, North Carolina on the 25th day of January, 1796. Volunteered from Hampstead Co., Virginia under Col. Washington, sharing in Braddock's defeat 1755. Moved to North Carolina and served under Col. Grant in campaign against Cherokee Indians in 1761. Was made Col. Commandant of Tryon Company and Judge of the Court for many years. On breaking out of the Revolutionary War, resigned his Royal Commission and was among the first to sign " The Articles of Association," pledging every free-holder to unite in defense of National freedom in August, 1775. In the same month served as member of the Convention, Hillsboro, N. C. Had eight sons, and all who were grown took an active part in the war. Felix the eldest, was seven years member of the House of Commons, six years in Congress. John Walker, 3rd, son of John Walker, 2nd, enlisted for one year from Warren County, N. C., fought in battles of Augusta, Ga. and Guilford Court House, N.C. Pension claim was allowed. John Walker, 3rd, is the ancestor who assisted in establishing American Independence while acting in capacity of private in Capt. Eaton's Company from Warren County, N. C., fought in battles of Guilford Court House, N.C. and Augusta, Ga. These Walkers, John 2nd and 3rd, descendants of John Walker, 1st from Derry, Ireland. REFERENCES: Department of Interior, Pension Bureau #7796, Index Draper's "Kings Mountain and its Heroes" pages 326-7 Wheeler's History of North Carolina, Vol. II, page 221 Wheeler's Reminiscenses of North Carolina, page 408 Memoirs Hon. Felix Walker by his grandson, Samuel R. Walker of New Orleans
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VETERANS ADMINISTRATION WASHINGTON April 15, 1932 John Walker-S.7796  BA-J/EEL
Honorable J.P. Buchanan House of Representatives Washington, D.C. My dear Mr. Buchanan: Reference is made to your letter of April 18, addressed to Mr. Morgan, Director of Pensions, relative to John Walker, a soldier of the Revolutionary War. The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim for pension, S.7796, based upon the military service of soldiers in that war. John Walker was born in December, 1755, in Bute(later Warren) County, North Carolina. While a resident of Bute County, North Carolina, he was in the battle of Guilford, length of service not stated, after which he enlisted in April, 1781, and served one year under Captains Pink Eaton and William Lytle in the North Carolina Troops. He was allowed pension on his application executed November 22, 1832, while a resident of Wake County, North Carolina, where he had lived ever since the Revolutionary War. There are no data as to his family. Very truly yours A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.
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Rev. and 1812 Wars Section EEL July 14, 1930 Annie Walker Burns 210 Ann Street Frankfort, Kentucky Dear Madam: I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.7796, it appears that John Walker was born in December, 1755, in Bute (later Warren) County, North Carolina. While a resident of Bute County, North Carolina, he was in the battle of Guilford, length of service not stated, after which he enlisted in April, 1781, and served one year under Captains Pink Eaton and William Lytle in the North Carolina Troops. He was allowed pension on his application executed November 22, 1832, while a resident of Wake County, North Carolina, where he had lived ever since the Revolutionary War. There are no data relative to his family. Very truly yours E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.
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Rev. and 1812 Wars Section EEL COPIED from M. E. E. April 3, 1930 Miss Ruth Walker Toccoa Georgia Dear Madam: I advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.7796, it appears that John Walker was born in December, 1755, in Bute County (later Warren County) North Carolina. While a resident of Bute County, North Carolina, he was in the battle of Guilford, length of service not stated, after which he enlisted in April, 1781 and served one year under Captains Pink Eaton and William Lytle in the North Carolina Troops. He was allowed pension on his application executed November 22, 1832, while a resident of Wake County, North Carolina, where he had lived ever since the Revolutionary War. There are no data relative to his family, Very truly yours E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner. Date of death not in ...
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[Rev &] 1812 War Section January 25, 1930 Miss Willie Walker 62 Arlington Avenue Greer, South Carolina Dear Madam:  I advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 7796, it appears that John Walker was born in December, 1755 in Bute County (later Warren County) North Carolina . While a resident of Butte County, North Carolina he was in the battle of Guilford, length of service not stated, after which he enlisted in April, 1781 and served one year under Captains  Pink Eaton and William Lytle in the North Carolina Troops. He was allowed pension on his application executed November 22, 1832, while a resident of Wake County, North Carolina where he had lived ever since the Revolutionary War. There are no data relative to his family.  The above noted and John Walker, W.64, herewith sent you, are the only soldiers by that name who served with the North Carolina Troops, found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau. Very truly yours, EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner
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Rev. & 1812 Wars Section. March 7, 1925. Honorable A. L. Bulwinkle, House of Representatives.  My dear Mr. Bulwinkle: In response to your letter of the fifth instant, I have the honor to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.7796, it appears that John Walker was born in Bute County, North Carolina, in December 1755. While a resident of that county, he was at the battle of Guilford, after which he enlisted in April 1781 and served one year under Captains Pink Eaton and William Lytle in the North Carolina Troops. He was allowed pension on his application executed November 22, 1832, while a resident of Wake County, North Carolina. There is no data on file as to his family. The above noted is the only John Walker found on the Revolutionary War pension rolls of North Carolina who served in the troops of that state. Very truly yours, Acting Commissioner.
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In reply to your request of [blank], received [blank] a statement of the military history of John Walker a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow) application for pension on file in this Bureau. S.7796 DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. Apl. 1781. LENGTH OF SERVICE.1 year RANK [blank]. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. CAPTAIN. Pink Eaton --- William Lytle STATE N.C. Battles engaged in, Guilford. Residence of soldier at enlistment, Bute Co. N.C. Date of application for pension, Nov. 22, 1832. Residence at date of application, Wake Co., N.C. Age at date of application, b. in Dec 1755 in Bute Co. N.C.  Remarks: His claim was allowed. No family data on file. Respectfully, Commissioner.