Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 8208, Joseph Clark, Va.
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SERVICE. Va

Clark, Joseph

NUMBER S 8208
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[left hand column]

868
32868
Virginia Regiment
Joseph Clark deacd
of Orange Co. in the State of Virginia
who was a [illegible] in the Company commanded
by Captain [blank] of the [blank] commanded 
by [blank] in the Virginia
line for 2 years

Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond
at the rate of 100 Dollars 00 Cents per annum,
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831 & endg [illegible]
February 1839, when he died

Certificate of Pension issued the [8 or 9] day of 
May 1837 and sent to
G. C. Ames Esq

Arrears to the 4th of Present
Semi-annual allowance ending


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Let to J. W. Walker 31 July 51
[crossed out] Sam [illegible] 23/81
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State of Virginia Orange County to wit

On the 20th day of February 1851 appeared before me a Justice of the Peace for the said county Wm D Clark who on oath makes the following statement, that he is the son of Joseph Clark decease of the aforementioned County and State that he is upwards of fifty one years of age and that he always resided
with his father Joseph Clark.  That the family Register showed that aforesaid Joseph Clark was born on the 12th day of April 1752 and that he departed this life on the 5th day of February 1839 in his eighty seventh year
of age that the WD Clark was left by his father his executor. That the said Joseph Clark raised eleven children.- by the following names (Viz) Larkin Clark, Martha E Clark who intermarried with Reuben Clark of Madison County Va. James Clark of Elbert County Georgia, Mary Clark who intermarried with Colonel Herd of Morgan County Georgia, Ann P Clark who intermarried with Adgt General John C Easter of Elbert County Georgia, Elizabeth Clark who intermarried with Colonel Thomas White, of Jones County Georgia Sally T Clark who intermarried with Lewis Shirer, of Louisa County Va, Bathsheba S Clark of Orange County Va, Wm D Clark, (do) Tabitha Clark who
intermarried with Cuthbut Reese of Iona County Georgia and Eunice H Clark who intermarried with Solomon H McIntire of Madison County Va
- Larkin Clark of Morgan County Georgia (the same one mentioned above) James Clark & Mary Herd died prior to said Joseph Clark, and Ann P Easter since his death.  When last heard from them were seven of the above heirs alive
I have often heard said Joseph Clark speak of the military services he rendered to his Country during the seven years war of the Revolution with Great Britain the many tours of duty,  He served.  was in service when the traitor
Arnold invaded Virginia was called to guard the prisoners at the Barrack
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in Albermarle County Va also when Lord Corn Wallace invaded Va
He furthermore stated that he had often heard his father Joseph Clark in conversation with Major Welch, General William Madison, Dr George Morris Capt C Gibbs, of Madison County Va Capt Rucker and Wm Twyman
speaking of the hardships they had to encounter while in the service in the Revolutionary war.  He further states that he had often heard the above named gentleman urge the said J Clark to apply for his commutation, that he was justly entitled too.  He always in my presence scorned the idia of Begging the Government for payment for any service that he endured in fighting for 
the liberty of the Country.  I am led to believe from all that I have heard from said J Clark that once on a tour of duty He served in the capacity of a quartermaster sergeant.  He further states that he does not believe he ever was a commissioned officer. as to the
number of tours of duty, he the said Joseph Clark served or under what officer cannot at this distant day say only heard him speak
of being there or under the command of a Colonel Matthews &in the Brigade of General Lawson or Lauson

Given under my hand as dated above 
[signature ] WDClark

Sworn to before me Richard M Chapman a Justice of the Peace
and in the County of Orange & state of Virginia the 20th day of February 1837

[signature] Richd M Chapman
JP Orange County
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I have known the within named William D
Clark for many years, he is a highly honorable
gentleman, and I have the fullest confidence
in any statements he would make.

20th February 1851  Richd M Chapman

Virginia to wit:
I Philip S Fry, clerk of the county court of Orange in the state of Virginia aforesaid , do hereby certify that Richard M Chapman Joseph Hayden and Richard Cave esquires, who names are subscribed to the foregoing certificates annexed to the foregoing affidavits of Philip S Fry, Travis J Twyman, Thomas Scott, James W Walker, Richard M. Chapman, Joseph Edwards, Albert Kennedy, James Marshall and William D Clark, are, and were, at the time of signing the same, acting Justice of the Peace in the county aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified, and that full faith and credit are due to all their acts as such.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto put my
name and affixed the seal of the said court
this 20th day of February 1851.
Philip S Fry clk

[SEAL]
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Madison County Va.
June 10th 1851
Honble. Thos. Ewing
Sty. H. Department
Washington City Sir, Joseph Clark, late of the county of Orange, Va. has been recently allowed by your Department, one hundred dollars per year, from the Year 1831 or 1832 up to the time of his death, which occurred in the month of February 1839 for revolutionary services - Said Clark left a widow (Catharine Clark) who survived him some few years - Joseph Clark was Married to Catharine Clark, about the year 1812 or 1813 - Catharine Clark, had no children; She was the Second Wife of Joseph Clark: She left a will disposing of all her estate; The exr appointed under her will refused to act, and the County Court of Madison, appointed me the Administrator of her estate with the will Annexed: As the representative of Said decedents estate,  I ask you to be kind enough, as to inform me, if Catharine Clark is not entitled to something so long as she lived the widow of said Joseph Clark; if so, how much per annum? - Should she be entitled, it will be necessary, to prove that she was said Clarks widow and died at such a time, Should she be entitled, am I not authorized to receive
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by showing from under the hand of the clerk of our Court, that, I am the legal representative of Said Catharine Clark's estate - Will you be kind enough as to give me, the above information desired. either personally, or through such of your subordinates, as you may choose
Your prompt attention to this Matter, will very much oblige one of your political friends
I am sir, with high respect
Yr. Ob. St
Jas. W. Walker
P.S - My post office, is "Madison Mills" "Madison County Va."
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[illegible] Madison Mills Va
June 10/51
James W Walker

Enquires if there is anything 
due the late widow of
Joseph Clark decd a rev-
olutionary Pensioner [illegible]

Joseph Clark
Va [illegible]

M Cole

Referred to the commissioner
of Pensions for answer
Dept [illegible]
June 14/51
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July 5, 1935

Joseph Clark-S, 8208
BA-J/AWF

Mrs. R.M. Clark
Lexington, R.R. 4
Kentucky

Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to Joseph Clark, a soldier of the War of the Revolution of Virginia, born 1752 and died 1839.
The Revolutionary War record of Joseph Clark which follows was obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 8208, based upon his service in that war.
Joseph Clark was born April 12, 1752, place not stated, nor are the names of his parents given.
He was twice married, name of his first wife not given.  He married about the year 1812, Catharine whose maiden name is not shown.  Joseph Clark died February 5 or 6, 1839 at his residence in Orange County, Virginia.  His widow, Catharine Clark, survived him a few years, definite date of her death not given;  she had no children.
The following names of the children of Joseph Clark and his first wife, are found in the claim:
Larkin Clark, who at one time lived in Morgan County, Georgia.
Martha E. Clark, who married Reuben Clark of Madison County, Virginia.
James Clark, who at one time lived in Elbert County, Georgia.
Mary Clark, who married Colonel (his first name
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not given) Herd of Morgan County, Georgia.
Ann P. Clark, who married Adjutant General John C. Easter or Eaton of Elbert County, Georgia.
Elizabeth Clark, who married Colonel Thomas White of Jones County, Georgia.
Sally T. Clark, who married Lewis Shirler of Louisa County, Virginia.
Tabitha Clark, who married Cuthbert Reese of Jones County, Georgia.
Eunice H. Clark, who married Solomon H. McIntire of Madison County, Virginia.
William D. Clark of Orange County, Virginia.
Bathsheba S. Clark of Orange County, Virginia.

William D. Clark applied for pension, February 20, 1851, on account of the Revolutionary War services of his father Joseph Clark, who served from Orange County, Virginia.  Pension was allowed for two years' service as a private of artillery in the Virginia troops.
The pension was paid to the following surviving children in 1851:
William D. Clark
Martha E. Clark
Ann P. Eaton or Easter
Elizabeth White
Sally T. Shirler
Tabitha Reese
Bathsheba S. Clark.
Robert or Robbin Clark, brother of the soldier, Joseph Clark, in 1850 was aged ninety years and then residing in Orange County, Virginia.
Very truly yours
A.D. Hiller
Executive Assistant to the Administrator
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CLARK, JOSEPH
(VA)
S-8208
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Recd. of Mr. Joseph Clark Three thousand Seven Hundred Pounds for a Man of [illegible] Richd. Bond [illegible] to serve as a Continental Soldier agreeably to Act of Appoint in My [illegible] for the Division the Said Clark Recruited for as Witness my Hand this 20th day AD Sept 1780
Edward Marsh
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES
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37.744
Joseph Clark, decd
Va
Act 7 June 1832
Admd 2 yr   pri of
Artillery  $100 per annum
comg. 4 March 1831 & ending
5 February 1839. payable
to Wm D. Clark, Executor,
for the benefit of the survig chiln viz:
[crossed out] Larkin Clark
Martha E. Clark
[crossed out] James Clark
[crossed out] Mary Herd
Ann P. Eaton
Elizabeth White
Sally T Shirler
Bathsheba S Clark
Wm D. Clark &
Tabitha Reese

Received by
G. C. Ames
Present
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Washington March 11 1851

Sir
Enclosed you will please find additional evidence in support of the claim of Joseph Clark of Orange and of Robert Clark of Green County, Va. to pensions under the act of 7 June 1832.
Joseph Clark claims a pension for services rendered in the Regiment of Artillery attached to the Virginia State Line for more than two years.  In support of this application the certificate of the auditor of Virginia showing that upon a settlement there was found to be due him a balance of £70.8.4.  Also the testimony of Geo Morris an old soldier, who states that he became acquainted with him whilst on duty, has heretofore been filed.  I now present the Affidavits of Philip S. Fry, Clerk of the Court of Orange County, Francis J Suyman, Thomas Scott, James W. Walker, W.D. Clark, James Marshall, Richard M Chapman, Joseph Edwards and Albert Kennedy.  All or most of them I presume are well known to the Hon Commissioner as Gentlemen occupying the first positions in Orange County, who testify to the high standing and credibility of old Mr Clark
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and although they could have had no personal knowledge of his services in the Revolutionary war, yet from the Many Conversations they have had with him upon that subject, and from the general tradition of his Neighborhood, and from their great Confidence in his honesty and integrity they are satisfied that he was engaged in that war and served, as stated in his Application, which I have no doubt will be sufficient to satisfy the Department that he rendered more than 2 years service as a Maniss.
Robert Clerk states in his declaration that he served in the Continental Line and Militia of Virginia more than 2 years. His declaration is sustained by three Old Soldiers who were in service with him viz
Richard White, who testifies that he served with Clark, under Col Patrick Henry for 10 months, that he march with him from Orange Co, to Williamsburg and after the expiration of the time here specified they were discharged that from Williamsburgh they marched to N York, and returned again to the prior place, where they received their discharge,
James Chiles and John Morrison both state positively that they marched with Clark from Orange County under Captain Waugh
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who had Command of a Militia Company in March 1781 and Continued in service until after the surrender of Cornwallis at York Town in the following October, and that they were discharged together at Gloucester C. House.
Those witnesses establish clearly to the service under Col Henry and more than 7 mo in the Militia under Capt Waugh. In addition to the service under these Officers Clark claimed to have served under Captain Hawkins, and others. His Character for truth and veracity is so well sustained by the several Affidavits Which I now present that I hope the Department upon a Careful examination of all the facts and evidence in this Case will allow the Old Soldier the full Amount for which his Claim has been asserted.
Very Respectfully
Your Obt Servt
Geo C Ames
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I Joseph Edwards of the County of Orange and State of Virginia do hereby certify. That I am in my seventy fifth year of age & I have always lived in the aforesaid County and State. I have resided and lived between three & four miles of Mr Joseph Clark and have known said Joseph Clark from my boyhood up to his death which occurred in February 1839 - My Father Wm Edwards often stated to me that he had served three tours of Duty in the revolutionary war, And that Joseph Clark was in service with him I Furthermore state that I have often heard my Father and said Joseph Clark speak of the tours of duty that they served in the war that they were at Charlottesville in Albemarle County, when the Barrax were kept there with the Hessians or British Prisoners & a tour of Duty when the British Troops under Lord Corn Wallis invaded Virginia I am satisfied that the said Joseph Clark was more or less engaged in the service of his country during the seven years war or throughout the Revolution. as to the number of Month or Tours of duty or service he rendered or the capacity served In aforesaid War at this distant day cannot say
I Furthermore state that the said Joseph Clark was a man of sterling integrity And had the esteem of all his neighbours - and lived to be a very Old Man - given under my hand this 27th day of January 1857 Joseph Edwards
Sworn to before me Richard M Chapman a Justice of the peace for & in the county of Orange state of Va this 10 day Jan 7 1857
Richd. M Chapman
J.P.
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I Albert Kennedy of Orange County Virginia Do hereby Certify that I became acquainted with Old Mr. Joseph Clarke who lived and died about two miles from Orange Court House (The Father of William D. Clarke) In the year 1809. that I stayed all night at his House the first night that I ever spent in the County. When I was an apprentice to the Carpenters Trade. and that I was frequently at Mr. Clarks at different times afterwards as long as He lived And that on all Occasions he treated me and all about him so far as I could see In an Hospitable, & Gentlemanly Manner: - Mr Joseph Clark died in February 1839. I have frequently heard that Old Mr. Joseph Clark served in the Old Revolutionary War. with England. But what Officers he searved under, or In what Capacity or office He served inn I am not able to say
Mr. Joseph Clarke was an Old Man
I have heard and would suppose from his appearance that he was Over Eighty years old when he died.
Given Under my hand this 21st day of January 1851.
Albert Kennedy
sworn to before me Richard M Chapman a justice of the peace for & in the county of Orange State of Va this 4th day February 1851
Richd. M Chapman
JP
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I Richard M. Chapman, of the County of Orange and State of Virginia. do hereby certify, that I have, resided in the said County since the year 1806 - That in 1808 or 1809 I became acquainted with Joseph Clark who resided within three miles of Orange Courthouse - That at that period said Clark was an elderly man; - and I further state, that I have often heard that said Clark was engaged in the Revolutionary War, but in what capacity I cannot say - Said Joseph Clark died in the year 1839 as well as I recollect - I further state that said Joseph Clark was a man of sterling integrity and had the esteem and good feelings of all his neighbours -
Orange C House Richd. M. Chapman
Decr. 31st 1850
Sworn to before me Jos. Hiller a justice of the peace in and for the County of Orange this 10th day of Jan 1851
Jos. Hiller J.P.
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I James Marshall of the County of orange and State of Virginia Do Hereby certify that I came to the county of Orange 1808 And have from that day, to the day of Mr. Joseph Clark death lived within two miles of his residence. Have always lived neighbor, often visited said Clark. Have frequently heard said Clark speak of the service he rendered his country in and During the Revolutionary War. I have often heard him speak of the severe hardships & difficulties all the soldiers & officers had to go through.. I have no hesitancy in stating that the said Joseph Clark was more or less in service during the seven year War - for He has frequently stated to me of many tours of Duty he had served. And knowing Mr. Clark well, I can further state, that such was the highest opinion I entertained of his veracity & High sense of Honor - that I would implicitly believe any statement he would make - I further more state that I know nothing of the length of service, he was engaged in service or in what capacity. Mr. Clark departed this life the 5th day of Feb 1839
James Marshall
Orange County to wit
This day James Marshall personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace for the County aforesaid & made oath to the above Certificate given under my hand this 27th day of January 1851
Richard Cave J.P.
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State of Virginia, Orange County to wit:
On this 27th day of December 1850, personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace for the said county, Philip S. Fry, who on oath makes the following statement. That on the 4th day of March 1817, when about the age of sixteen, he came to reside at Orange Courthouse as an assistant or clerk in the clerk's office of the Courts of that County - that he has from that time to the present, with the exception of a few years, continued in that capacity and as clerk of the said Courts - that he is now and has been for six years and upwards, clerk of the County and Circuit Courts of the said County - that from the time of his removal tot he County, or in a short time thereafter, he became acquainted with a man, who resided within three miles of the Courthouse, a man proverbial for his honesty and fine character throughout the neighborhood and amrnest all his acquaintances - that it was always understood, and generally believed, by all his acquaintances, that he was engaged in the service of his country, at different periods, during the war of the Revolution; either as a soldier or officer - and that he has never heard a doubt expressed in relation thereto - the said Joseph Clark died in the County aforesaid during the year 1839 - The said Philip S. Fry further states that Robert Clark, commonly called Robbin Clark, now residing in the said county, aged ninety odd years, a brother of the beforenamed Joseph Clark, with whom he is acquainted by character, was always understood, and generally believed, to have been a
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a solider in the revolutionary war.
Philip S. Fry
Subscribed and sworn to before me a Justice of the peace for the County aforesaid the 27th day of December 1850.
Richd. M Chapman
JP

I do hereby certify that I was born and raised in the County of Madison and state of Va. that I have resided in said county up to the present time, that I am now about 50 years of age, I have known Mr. Joseph Clark from my Boyhood, have often heard him say he was in the Revolutionary War, but do not now recollect in what capacity.
I further certify that I have often heard my Father William Twyman say that Joseph Clark and himself were in the Revolution (war) together
Mr. Clark was when living, universally esteemed by all of knew him. I am under the impression that Joseph Clark died in the year 1839.
Travis J Twyman
Madison Cty. Va.
Jany 12th 1850
Subscribed and sworn to before me a justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid-
this 13th day of January 1851-
Richd. M Chapman
JP
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I do hereby certify that I was born and raised in the County of Madison State of Va am over fifty years old was well acquainted with Mr. Joseph Clark and have heard from him and others he served in the revolutionary war but in what capacity I do not know Mr. Joseph Clarks word alone would have satisfied me as to the fact for there was no man that stood higher for worth and strict integrity in all he said or done given under my hand this the 13 of Jany. 1851
Tho Scott

Subscribed and sworn to before me a justice of the peace in and for the county of Orange this 13th day of January 1851-
Richd. M Chapman
J.P.

Unto all whom it may concern: Know Ye: That from my earliest recollection, I knew well Joseph Clark late of the county of Orange State of Virginia up to the time of his death: That I was born in the county of Madison and State aforesaid, within a few miles of where Mr. Clark resided, and died, where I have ever resided: That I have often heard Mr. Clark speak
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of his being in the Revolutionary War but in what capacity I do not know remember - That Mr. Clark was a man of fine sense, high integrity of Character, and great devotion, to his country and its institution - That I believe Mr. Clark abstained from making application for compensation for Revolutionary Services, during his life, from peculiar views he entertained upon the subject. Growing out of his enlarged patriotic, and love of Country - That Mr. Clark has been frequently heard to scout the idea of a patriot soldier, asking compensation, for having discharged ins duty to his country in times of war and invasion; Mr. Clark died in the month of Feby, 1839 - aged 86 or 87 years - I am now more than fifty years of age.
Given under my hand this 25th day of January 1851
Jas. W. Walker
Sworn to before me Richard M Chapman a Justice of the peace for & in the County of Orange state of Va this 27th day of January 1851
Richd. M Chapman
JP
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The deposition of George Morris of lawful age taken at the residence of said Morris in the county of Orange in the state of Virginia on the 26th day of December 1849 to be read as evidence in behalf of William D Clarke Esqr. of Joseph Clarke Decd. who claims compensation for services rendered by his intestate as a soldier in the war of the revolution -
This deponent being first duly sworn deposeth and saith - That he was a soldier in the revolutionary war and that he there in the army first became acquainted with Joseph Clarke late of the county of Orange during the campaign of the Marquis Lafayette proceeding the capture of Cornwallis and that the said Joseph Clarke was also a soldier int he army at that time but does not now recollect how long he served nor in what capacity - Deponent further states that he was intimately acquainted with said Clarke from the close of the war till his death - Deponent is in his eighty sixth year and deposes to the best of his recollection and belief - And further this deponent saith not
George Morris
Orange County State of Virginia
The foregoing deposition of George Morris was this day taken subscribed and sworn to before me Jos. Hider a justice of the peace in and for the county of Oran
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in the state of Virginia at the place on the day and for the purposes set forth in the caption thereof - Given under my hand and seal this 26th day of December 1849 Jos. Hiden J. P Seal

37,744
Joseph Clar decd
Virginia
Act 7 June 32
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Orange C Ho Va. 1st. Jany 1850.
The Deposition of David Hume of lawful age taken at this residence of said Hume in the Village above named. on the day and date above mentioned at the residence of William D Clark. Excr of Joseph Clark Decd.
This deponent deposeth & sayeth that the said Joseph Clark of Orange County - died at his residence on the Morning of Wednesday the 6th day of February 1839. & Further this deponent sayeth not.
David Hume
Orange County to wit
Sworn to before me Garland Ballard a Justice of the Peace for the County aforesaid. Given under my hand this first day of January 185-
Garld Ballard JP

Virginia to wit;
I Philip S Fry clerk of the county court of Orange county in the state aforesaid, do hereby certify that Joseph Hiden and Garland Ballard gentlemen, whose names are subscribed to the above and foregoing certificates, were on the day of
the
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the dates of the said certificates and now are acting Justices of the peace in the county aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified and that full faith and credit are due to all their acts as such. And I do further certify that George Morris one of the foregoing deponents, is also an acting Justice of the peace of the said county, and at this time is in the active discharge of his duties as Justice.
In testimony whereof I have hereto put my name and affixed the seal of the said court this first day of January eighteen hundred and fifty and in the 74th year of the commonwealth
P. S. Fry Clk
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THIS IS TO CERTIFY, That it appears from a list in this office of such Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia Continental Line as settled their accounts and received certificates for the balance of their Full Pay, according to an act of assembly, passed the November session 1781, directing the Auditors of Public Accounts to settle and adjust the pay and accounts of the said Officers and Soldiers from the 1st January 1777 to 31st December 1781, (see Hening's Statutes at Large, vol. 10, p. 462,) that a settlement was made on the 3rd day of June 1783 in the name of Joseph Clarke as a Soldier of Artillery and evidence of the indebtedness of the State to him for L70.8.4 delivered to James Roan but as the original settlements or copies thereof are not to be found in this office, the term of service embraced therein cannot be stated.
Given under my hand at the First Auditor's Office, Richmond, this 4th day of December 1849.
Jas E. Heath
Aud
No Seal of Office.
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Madison Mills
Madison County, Va.
July 8th 1851
Honble. A. H. Stewart
DS - Joseph Clark's heirs of the County of Orange, Va have recently obtained compensation for the services of their father - in the war of the Revolution - Said Clark died in the year 1839 leaving a widow who survived him several years - I am the Executor of the widow, and desire to know, of you, whether under the law of Congress by which her husband was entitled is she entitled to receive for the time she survived him - Joseph Clark was Married twice - having married the last time about the year 1812 or 1813 - Should she be entitled, it will have to be shown, that she was his widow, and also be shown, how long she survived him - I have been thinking that perhaps the Money received for his services Should have gone to the widow - However you are informed, as what, are the rights of the parties, And I will take it as a kindness if you will give me the desired information - as early as convenient by addressing me Madison Mills, Madison County, Va. with high respect yrs. &c
Jas. W. Walker

Joseph Clark had no children by his last Marriage
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May - 24 - 1902
Miss A. E. Caruther
Tampa Fla
July 30 - 1902
To above - no further information.
1906. April 12 1916. History to Mrs Jessie Reese Mierph. Care Mrs. A. A. White. M.B.H.
1913. Oct 29 - Hist to Mrs. John O. Ponder
see cor. in Wm. Clarke, Va - wid. Hannah. W. 6687, with Clifton P. Clark. AW.
1928 - Mch 7 - Hist to John W. Clark AWF.
1933 - Feb. 8 - " " Mrs. Z. W. Copeland AWF
1934 - Oct. 17 - " " Mrs. D W Ritenour AWF
1935 0 July 5 - " " " R. M. Clark AWF
1936 - Sept 9 " " " W. R. Eckhardt. - AWF
1938 - Sept 6 " " " Elliott Spear AWF

8208
Rev War INVALID.
File No. 8208
Joseph Clark
Priv Rev War
Act: June 7th 1832
Index:-Vol. 1st, Page 68
Arrangement of 1870.
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September 6, 1938
Mr. Elliott Spear BA-J/AWF
Bastrop Joseph Clark
Louisiana S. 8206
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the records in the Colonial Wars and the Revolutionary War of the following soldiers:
Richard Womack, from Georgia or Virginia, wife Nancy Childres;
John Henry Pryor, from Georgia, Virginia or "Carolina", wife Margaret Gains;
Joseph Clark, from North or South Carolina, Georgia or Virginia, wife Martha;
Peter Hill from North or South Carolina, Georgia or Virginia, wife Rachel;
B. B. Spear, from North Carolina or Virginia, wife Mary Peyton.
This office has no record of service rendered prior to the Revolutionary War. Revolutionary War data furnished by this office are obtained for claims for pension and bounty land which haven been made to the United States, based upon service in that war.
A search of the records fails to show such claims on file on account of the Revolutionary War service of either Richard Womack or Henry Pryor, or for a Peter Hill from any Southern State. these surnames were searched under similar spellings.
In order to identify the record of the B. B. Spear in whom you are particularly interested, as much as

see his letter in this claim Joseph Clark 8208
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possible of the following data in regard to him are essential, in addition to his full name: approximate dates of birth and death and places of residence at enlistment and after service.
The Revolutionary War records of Joseph Clark and John Prior are furnished herewith.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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Copy
October 23, 1851
J. H. Walker, Esq.
Madison Mills, Virginia
Sir: The date of the marriage of the widow of Joseph Clark precludes her from the benefits of the pension laws. No woman married to a Revolutionary soldier, after the 1st of January, 1800, can under any circumstances claim a pension for his services.
John Wilson.
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September 6, 1938
BA-J/AWF
Mr. Elliott Spear Joseph Clark-S.8208
Bastrop John Prior-S.36242
Louisiana

Dear Sir:

The data which follow concerning Joseph Clark were obtained from papers on file in claim for pension, S. 8208, based on his service in the War of the Revolution.

Joseph Clark was born April 12, 1752, place not stated, nor were the names of his parents given.

Joseph Clark was twice married, name of his first wife not shown. He married about the year 1812, Catharine, whose maiden name was not stated. Joseph Clark died February 5 or 6, 1839, at his residence in Orange County, Virginia. His widow, Catharine Clark, survived him a few years, definite  date of her death not shown; she had no children.

The following names of the children of Joseph Clark, and his first wife are shown in the claim:

Larkin Clark, who at one time lived in Morgan County, Georgia;
Martha E. Clark, who married Reuben Clark of Madison County, Virginia;
James Clark, who at one time lived in Elbert County, Georgia;
Mary Clark, who married Colonel (his first name not given) Herd of Morgan County, Georiga;
Ann P. Clark, who married Adjutant General John
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2-

C. Easter or Eaton of Elbert County, Georgia;
Elizabeth Clark, who married Colonel Thomas White of Jones County, Georgia;
Sally T. Clark, who married Lewis Shirler of Louisa County, Virginia;
Tabitha Clark, who married Cuthbert Reese of Jones County, Georgia;
Eunice H. Clark, who married Solomon H. McIntire of Madison County, Virginia;
William D. Clark of Orange County, Virginia;
Bathsheba S. Clark of Orange County, Virginia.

William D. Clark, February 20, 1851, applied for pension on account of the Revolutionary War service of his father, Joseph Clark, who served from Orange County, Virginia. Pension was allowed for two years' service as private of artillery in the Virginia troops.

The pension was paid the following children in 1851: 
William D. Clark, Martha E. Clark, Ann B. Eaton or Easter, Elizabeth White, Sally T. Shirler, Tabitha Reese, Bathsheba S. Clark.

Robert or Robin Clark, brother of the soldier, Joseph Clark, was ninety years of age in 1850, and a resident of Orange County, Virginia.

The papers on file in this claim contain no further discernible data in regard to family.

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John Prior-S.36242

The data furnished herein relative to John Prior were obtained from papers on file in pension claim, S.36242, based on his service in the War of
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the Revolution.

The date and place of birth of John Prior were not given, nor were the names of his parents stated.

John Prior enlisted in Virginia, sometime in the year 1775, served as a private in Captain Swearingen's company in Colonel Wood's twelfth Virginia Regiment, was transferred to Captain Alexander Parker's company, Colonel Posey's Virginia regiment; he was in the battles of Brandywine, Germantown, Monmouth, and the "fall of Charleston", and was discharged in the fall of 1782 at Charleston, South Carolina. He stated that he was a prisoner held by the British eight months, no details of hfs imprisonment given.

He was allowed pension on his application executed September 30, 1820, at which time he was aged sixty-three years "and upwards", and living in Burke County, Georgia. He stated in 1820 that his family consisted of a boy aged fourteen years, and two girls, the younger girl about fourteen years, and their names were not given, nor was it shown that they were related to the soldier, John Prior.

John Prior died October 8, 1823.

In order to obtain the name and address of the person who received the last payment of this pension, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D.C., and furnish the following data:
John Prior
Certificate #18569
Issued June 19, 1822
Rate $8.00 per month
Commenced September 30, 1820
Acts of March 18, 1818 and May 1, 1820
Georgia Agency.
Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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September 9, 1936

Mrs. W. R. Eckhardt, Jr. BA-J/AWF
3317 Montrose Blvd.
Houston, Texas

Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of James Mitchell, Captain David Craig who served in the North Carolina troops, married Elenor Johnston, Mathias Link, George Holland, Joseph Clark, born 1752 in Orange County, Virginia, and the War of 1812 records of William Henry, Captain John Link of Staunton, Virginia, David Link, father of D. L. Link of Sumner County, Tennessee, the Florida War record of Reverend John Hall Henry, and the Confederate records of Carney, Wiley and John M. Henry, David Larman Link, William, John, George and James Link.

There are no claims for pension on file based upon service in the Revolutionary War of David Craig described above, nor of a Mathias Link or George Holland, nor for service in the Florida War of the John Hall Henry named above.

The Veterans Administration does not have record of soldiers who served in the Confederate Army.

Because of the great demand for Revolutionary War and War of 1812 data and the limited trained clerical force available for furnishing such information, it is impossible to comply in full with each request for information in regard to soldiers of those wars. The records of Joseph Clark and David Link are furnished herewith as found in the claims for pension based upon service in the Revolution and War of 1812, respectively.
Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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September 9, 1936
Joseph Clark-S.8208
David Link-W.C.20635
Mrs. W. R. Eckhardt, Jr. BA-J/AWF
3317 Montrose Boulevard
Houston, Texas

Dear Madam:
The data furnished herein relative to John Clark were obtained from papers on file in pension claim, S.8208, based upon his service in the Revolutionary WAr.

Joseph Clark was born April 12, 1752, place not stated, nor are the names of his parents given.

He was twice married, name of his first wife not given. He married about the year 1812, Catharine, whose maiden name is not shown. Joseph Clark died February 5 or 6, 1839 at his residence in Orange County, Virginia. His widow, Catharine Clark, survived him a few years, definite date of her death not given; she had no children.

The following names of the children of Joseph Clark and his first wife are found in the claim:

Larkin Clark, who at one time lived in Morgan County, Georgia.
Martha E. Clark, who married Reuben Clark of Madison County, Virginia.
James Clark, who at one time lived in Elbert County, Georgia.
Mary Clark, who married Colonel (his first name not given) Herd of Morgan County, Georgia.
Ann P. Clark, who married Adjutant General John C. Easter or Eaton of Elbert County, Georgia.
Elizabeth Clark, who married Colonel Thomas White
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of Jones County, Georgia.
Sally T. Clark, who married Lewis Shirler of Louisa County, Virginia.
Tabitha Clark, who married Cuthbert Reese of Jones County, Georgia.
Eunice H. Clark, who married Solomon H. McIntire of Madison County, Virginia.
William D. Clark of Orange County, Virginia.
Bathsheba S. Clark of Orange County, Virginia.

On February 20, 1851, William D. Clark applied for pension on account of the Revolutionary War service of his father, Joseph Clark, who served from Orange County, Virginia. Pension was allowed for two years' service as private of artillery in the Virginia troops.

The pension was paid the following surviving children in 1851:
William D. Clark
Martha E. Clark
Ann P. Eaton or Easter
Elizabeth White
Sally T. Shirler
Tabitha Reese
Bathsheba S. Clark.

Robert or Robbin Clark, brother of the soldier, Joseph Clark, was aged ninety years in 1850 and then residing in Orange County, Virginia.

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David Link- W.C.20635

The data which follow were obtained from papers in pension claim, W.C. 20635, based upon service of David Link in the War of 1812.

The date and place of birth of David Link are not given, nor are the names of his parents shown.

David Link enlisted in Augusta County, Virginia,
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August 29, 1814, served as a private in Captain James Elliot's company of Virginia militia, until discharged December 1, 1814 at Cross Roads, Maryland.

The soldier, David Link, was allowed pension on his application executed March 28, 1871, then aged seventy-six years and living in Sumner County, Tennessee.

His first wife, Hannah, died in 1844 or the summer of 1846; her maiden name is not given, nor are there any details as to their marriage.

He married in the year 1849 or April 4, 1850 near Cross Plains, Robertson County, Tennessee, Rebecca, the widow of Elisha Kirby, who died May 17, 1845. The maiden name of said Rebecca was Wood; date and place of her birth not given, nor names of her parents stated.

David Link died March 19, 1875 near Cross Plains, Tennessee. His widow, Rebecca Link, was allowed pension on her application executed, September 17, 1878, at which time she was aged seventy-seven years and living near Mulloy, Robertson County, Tennessee.

Reference was made to the children of the soldier, David Link. The widow, Rebecca Link, referred in 1878 to her stepson, David Link (D. L. Link) as then living in Waxahachie, Ellis County, Texas. Names of other children were not designated.

In 1851, William Link of Sumner County, Tennessee, stated that he was well acquainted with David Link, but no relationship was shown.
Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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October 17, 1934
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Joseph Clark-S. 8208
BA-J/AWF
Mrs. D. W. Ritenour
312 W. Leicester Street
Winchester, Virginia

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Joseph Clark of Orange County, Virginia.

The data furnished herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 8208, based upon the Revolutionary War services of Joseph Clark.

He was born April 12, 1752, place not stated, nor are the names of his parents given.

Joseph Clark was twice married, name of his first wife not given. He married about 1812, Catharine, whose maiden name is not shown. He died February 5 or 6, 1839, at his residence in Orange County, Virginia. His widow, Catharine Clark, survived him a few years, definite date of her death not shown; she had no children.

The following names of the children of Joseph Clark, and his first wife are shown in the claim:

Larkin Clark, who at one time lived in Morgan County, Georgia;
Martha E. Clark, who married Reuben Clark of Madison County, Virginia;
James Clark, who at one time lived in Elbert County, Georgia;
Mary Clark, who married Colonel (his first name not given) Herd of Morgan County, Georiga;
Ann P. Clark, who married Adjutant General John C.
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Easter or Eaton of Elbert County, Georgia.
Elizabeth Clark, who married Colonel Thomas White of Jones County, Georgia.
Sally T. Clark, who married Lewis Shirler of Louisa County, Virginia.
Tabitha Clark, who married Cuthbert Reese of Jones County, Georgia.
Eunice H. Clark, who married Solomon H. McIntire of Madison County, Virginia.
William D. Clark of Orange County, Virginia.
Bathsheba S. Clark of Orange County, Virginia.

William D. Clark applied for pension, February 20, 1851, on account of the Revolutionary War service of his father, Joseph Clark, who served from Orange County, Virginia. Pension was allowed for two years' service as private of artillery in the Virginia troops.

The pension was paid the following surviving children in 1851:
William D. Clark
Martha E. Clark
Ann P. Eaton or Easter
Elizabeth White
Sally T. Shirler
Tabitha Reese
Bathsheba S. Clark.

Robert or Robbin Clark, brother of the soldier, Joseph Clark, was aged ninety years in 1850 and then residing in Orange County, Virginia.

Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator
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February 8, 1933
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Joseph Clark-S.8208
BA-J/AWF
Mrs. Z. W. Copeland
"Birdwood"
Elberton, Georgia

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Joseph Clark of Orange County, Virginia.

The data furnished herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S.8208, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Joseph Clark.

He was born April 12, 1752, place not stated, nor are the names of his parents given.

Joseph Clark was twice married, name of his first wife not shown. He married about 1812, Catharine, whose maiden name is not given. He died February 5, 1839 at his residence in Orange County, Virginia. His widow, Catharine, survived him a few years, she had no children.

The following are the children of Joseph Clark and his first wife; as found in the claim:

Larkin Clark, who at one time lived in Morgan County, Georgia.
Martha E. Clark, who married Reuben Clark of Madison County, Virginia.
James Clark, who at one time lived in Elbert County, Georgia.
Mary Clark, who married Colonel (first name not given) Herd of Morgan County, Georgia.
Ann P. Clark, who married Adjutant General John C.
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Easter or Eaton of Elbert County, Georgia.
Elizabeth Clark, who married Colonel Thomas White of Jones County, Georgia.
Sally T. Clark, who married Lewis Shirler of Louisa County, Virginia.
Tabitha Clark, who married Cuthbert Reese of Jones County, Georgia.
Eunice H. Clark, who married Solomon H. McIntire of Madison County, Virginia.
William D. Clark of Orange County, Virginia.
Bathsheba S. Clark of Orange County, Virginia.

William D. Clark applied for pension, February 20, 1851, then "upwards" of 56 years - on account of the Revolutionary War service of his father, Joseph Clark, who served from Orange County, Virginia. Pension was allowed for two years' service as private of artillery in the Virginia troops.

The pension was paid the following surviving children in 1851:
William D. Clark
Martha E. Clark
Ann P. Eaton or Easter
Elizabeth White
Sally T. Shirler
Tabitha Reese
Bathsheba S. Clark.

Robert or Robbin Clark, brother of the soldier, Joseph Clark, was aged ninety years in 1850 and then residing in Orange County, Virginia.

Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator
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Rev. and 1812
Wars Section.

March 7, 1928

Mr. John W. Clark, Sr.
"Westover"
Charlottesville, Va.

Sir:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 8208, it appears that William D. Clark of Orange County, Virginia, applied for pension February 20, 1851, on account of the Revolutionary War services of his father, Joseph Clark, and said pension was allowed to the heirs, for two years service as a private of Artillery with the Virginia Troops.
Soldier was born April 12, 1752, place not stated, nor are the names of his parents given.
He enlisted from Orange County, Virginia, and died there February 5, 1839. He was twice married, name of his first wife not stated; his second wife was Catharine (her maiden name not given), to whom he was married in 1811 or 1813.
He had the following children named 11 chil by his first marriage - Larkin of Morgan County, Georgia; Martha E. married Reuben Clark of Madison County, Virginia; James of Elbert
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County, Georgia; Mary married Colonel (his first name not stated) Herd of Morgan County, Georgia; Ann P. married Adjutant General John C. Easter or Easten of a Eater Elbert County, Georgia; Elizabeth married Colonel Thomas White of Jones County, Georgia; Sally T. married Lewis Shirler of Louisa County, Virginia; William D. of Orange County, Virginia; Tabitha married Cuthbert Reese of Jones County, Georgia; and Eunice H. married Solomon H. McIntire of Madison County, Virginia. & Bathsheba S. Clark of Orange Co Va.
There were no children by the second marriage.
Respectfully,

WINFIELD SCOTT
Commissioner
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M.B.H. Rev War Section.

October 29, 1913.

Mrs. John O. Ponder
P. O. Box 25.
Forsyth, Ga.
Madam:
In response to your letter dated the 22" and received the 24" instant, you are advised that from the papers in the claim Sur. File No. 8,208, it appears that William D. Clark of Orange County, Virginia, applied for pension February 20, 1851, on account of the Revolutionary War service of his father Joseph Clark, and said pension was allowed to the heirs for two years service as Private of Artillery in the Virginia troops.
Soldier was born April 12, 1752, enlisted from Orange County, Virginia, and died there on February 5, 1839. He was twice married, name of first wife not given; his second wife was Catharine ---, to whom he was married in 1811 or 1813; he had the following children by his first marriage: Larkin of Morgan County, Georgia; Martha E. married Reuben Clark of Madison County, Virginia; James of Elbert County, Georgia; Mary married (Col.) --Herd of Morgan County, Georgia; Ann P. married Adjt. General John C. Easter or Easten of Elbert County, Georgia; Elizabeth married Colonel Thomas White of Jones County, Georgia;
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Sally T. married Lewis Shirler of Louisa County, Virginia; Bathsheba S. of Orange County, Virginia; William D. of Orange County, Virginia; Tabitha married Cuthbert Reese of Jones County, Georgia, and Eunice H. married Solomon H. McIntire of Madison County, Virginia.
There were no children by the second marriage.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
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Stains gone when rec. in Rev. & 1812 War Sect - F
SCOTT L. HOOD POST NO. 51.
BASTROP, LOUISIANA
August 8th 1938.
RECEIVED AUG 11 1938 
MAIL SUB-DIV.
VETS ADM READER #23

The Veterans Administration,
Washington, D.C.

Gentlemen:

I am advised by the Adjutant General that you are in possession of all the old pension application records pertaining to soldiers of the Revolutionary War and Colonial Wars.

If you have any service record or information of any kind as to Revolutionary War or Colonial services of the following, I will appreciate the same:

Richard Womeck, whose wife was supposed to have been Nancy Children. (Georgia or Virginia.)

John Henry Pryor whose wife was supposed to have been Margaret Gains. (Georgia, Virginia or Carolina. or "Jones" if mention is made as to parents places state. Services of the above, Revolutionary and also Colonial.

Joseph Clark whose wife was Martha Clark. , her maiden name is not known to us. but records may disclose this, also, names of each of their parents, and place of residence. (From South Carolina, Georgia, or possibly Virginia or North Carolina.

Peter Hill, whose wife was Rachel Hill., her maiden name is not known. Probably your records may disclose this and names of each others parents. No Southern States
(From Georgia, South or North Carolina, or possibly Virginia.

B. B. Spear who married Mary Peyton of Virginia. (North Carolina or Virginia.)
full

Thanking you, very much, for this information, I am,
Yours very truly,
Elliott Spear.
Historian.
"We Fought Together---Let's Stick Together"
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MRS. WILLIAM RUDOLF ECKHARDT, JR. - 3317 MONTROSE BLVD. - HOUSTON, TEXAS
July 6, 1936
Veterans Administration,
Washington, D. C.
Mr. A. D. Hiller, Ass.

Dear Mr. Hiller:

Will you kindly inform me as to how I may secure the war records of the following:

1. JAMES MITCHELL - born N. C. 1765; d 1844, Tenn. Pension 1832 - Maury Co. Tenn. Rev. Army.
2. CAPTAIN DAVID CRAIG of Tenn. or N. C. Rev. army. m Elenor Johnston- dau Mary Craig (1771-1844)/ 
3. WILLIAM HENRY- (War of 1812) b July 17, 1779, Va. moved to Sumner Co. Tenn. (now Trousdale Co.) m Nancy Kezee (N. C.) about 1800. Parentage given?
4. Rev. John Hall Henry (called Jack) son of above- Methodist preacher. Commanded a Captain's Company under General Zachery Taylor in Florida War - 1836 1837. b Sumner Co. Tenn. July 25, 1803.
5. CARNEY HENRY, WILEY HENRY, JOHN M. HENRY, (all sons of above John H. Henry) CIVIL WAR. Carney Henry was killed at Battle of Shiloh, at 18 - body never recovered; John M. Henry served as a Captain in Confederate Army. Wiley Henry either killed in war or died shortly before war. (All with Confederate Army).
6. CAPTAIN JOHN LINK (War of 1812) of Staunton, Va. With Augusta County infantry. (If names of parents, birth place, etc. included, kindly send.- know him to be either a great-uncle or gr-gr grandfather. 
7. Link brothers who fought in Confederate Army --
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MRS. WILLIAM RUDOLF ECKHARDT, JR. - 3317 MONTROSE BLVD. - HOUSTON, TEXAS

DAVID LARMAN LINK (b Staunton, Va. Dec. 16, 1821) from Rockbridge Co. Va. (near Natural Bridge) to Sumner Co. Tenn.; in Tenn. during War. WILLIAM LINK; JOHN LINK; GEORGE LINK, JAMES LINK.
Others, beside D. L. Link, may have been either in Rockbridge Co. Va. or in Sumner Co. Tenn. during War. Three brothers were killed (I think, JOHN, JAMES, GEORGE) - one or two at Battle of Gettysburg, or Battle of Bull Run (according to what I have been told) have seen pictures of these in Confederate Uniforms - have a deguerro type of James Link, whom I know to have been killed.

I am trying to trace ancestry of DAVID LINK, father of DAVID LARMAN LINK, above. (Family came from Holland or Geramny (Alsatians) with the colony of William Penn to Pa. From Pa. to Virginia. No doubt some of them have a Rev. War record. Above 
8. DAVID LINK (Sr.) may also have a war record War of 1812. Has a MATHIAS LINK, thought to be father of CAPT. JOHN LINK (6) a REV. WAR record?
As a member of the Institute of American Genealogy I am trying to trace my lineage. All on this list are either ancestors or great-uncles.
Will deeply appreciate this information or instruction as to how it may be secured.
Most sincerely,
Ora Link Eckhardt
(Mrs. W. R. Eckhardt, Jr., 
3317 Montrose Boulevard,
Houston, Texas.)
9. LIEUTENANT GEORGE HOLLAND - Rev. Army - Va. (perhaps Nansemond Co.) m Eliza Madison. Parents given?
10. JOSEPH CLARK b 1752-Orange Co. Va. Rev. Army.
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R.R. 4 Lexington, Ky.
June 21 - 1935.
Veterans Administration,
Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen-
I am seeking information about a Joseph Clark of Va - (I do not know which Co.) my husband's ancestor. From D.A.R. Lineage Book Vol. 41 page 84 I find "Joseph Clark (1752 - 1839) Enlisted from Culpepper Co. Va. and served on tours of duty when Cornwallis invaded Virginia. In 1850 a pension was allowed his children as private of Artillery for 2 years service. Can you give me the names of his children or any other information?
Respt.
Sally Graves Clark.
(Mrs. R. M. Clark)
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AWF.
OCT 1 1934
Winchester, Virginia
September 27, 1934

United States Department of the Interior
Bureau of Pensions
Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
Do you have the Revolutionary War record of a Joseph Clark of Orange County, Virginia?
He was still living in 1836.
Thanking you, I am
Respectfully yours,
Mrs. D W Ritenour
312 W. Leicester St.
Winchester, Va
MRL:DWR
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Mrs. Z. W. COPELAND-Genealogist
"Birdwood"
ELBERTON, GEORGIA
War Department
The Adjutant General's Office
Washington
D.C.
Dear Sir-
Joseph Clark Rev. Soldier was born in Orange Co, Va.
Have you his service recorded in your department?
I shall be very grateful to you for any information the said Joseph is my Rev. ancestor
Very Cordially yours
Edna Arnold Copeland
(Mrs. Z. W.) 20 Received A. G. O. JAN 19 1933
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WAR DEPARTMENT
THE ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE
ORD WASHINGTON January 23, 1933.
IN REPLY fjm-rd
REFER TO
Respectfully returned to
RECEIVED JAN 26 1933
MAIL SUB-DIV.
VETS. ADM.
PENSION #2
Mrs. Z. W. Copeland,
Birdwood,
Elberton, Georgia.

The name Joseph Clark has not been found on the records on file in this office of soldiers in the Revolutionary War from Virginia.

The collection of Revolutionary records in this office is far from complete, and it is suggested as a possibility that the desired information may be obtained from the Librarian, Virginia State Library, Richmond, or from the Director of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
C H. Bridges
Major General.
The Adjutant General.
By RD
level 2
I'm enclosing this le"r to your Dept. and will appreciate any Information you may be kind enough to give me
(Mrs. Z. W) Edna Arnold Copeland
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3-049.
Ex. MMHF Div. Rev & 1812 Wars Sect.
Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb 25, 1928

The attached letter is respectfully returned with the information that the data furnished is not sufficient to enable this Bureau to make intelligent answer to the queries therein contained.
Please fill out such of the blank spaces below as the information in your possession will permit, and return to this Bureau.
1st name of widow
Name of soldier Joseph Clark matross
address of soldier at enlistment & after service
State where enlisted Culpeper or Orange
Date of birth County, Virginia
Date of death
If unable to furnish company and regiment give names of commanding officers.
Capt. William Murray's, Capt. Samuel Eddins Co., 1st Ar Reg C. T. Col. Charles Harrison
Return attached letter with reply.
Commissioner.
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k. n.
VA. Feb 21 - 1928.
Pension Office-
Washington D.C. 
Joseph Clark enlisted Jan 9 - 1777 & discharged Jan 10 - 1780 - This Reg. was organized in compliance with a resolution of Congress Nov. 30 - 1776-
Will you let me know if this Joseph Clark drew a Pension & if he named his Parents.
Thanking you -
U. S. PENSION OFFICE MAR 2 1928
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Office of Clerk Superior Court
Monroe County
Terms of Court
First Monday in February
Fourth Monday in August

Robt. T. Daniel, Judge  Griffin, GA
John W. Wise, Sol. Gen.   Fayetteville, GA
T.S. Holland, Sheriff  Forsyth, GA.
John O Ponder, Clerk  Forsyth, GA.

Forsyth, GA., 10/22/18

Pension Bureau,
Washington, D.C.

Gentlemen:-
Kindly give me the Revolutionary war record of my Ancestor, Joseph Clark.  He enlisted from Virginia.  He received a pension for his services, which are recorded in the archives in Washington.
Joseph Clark married Anne Haynes, and his daughter Elizabeth Haynes Clark married my great-grandfather Thomas White, who came to Georgia in 1806 or 1807.
Any information will be highly appreciated.
Very respectfully,
Mattie J. White Ponder (Mrs. J.O.)

Address  P.O. Box #25, Forsyth, Ga.
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701 Twiggs St.,
Tampa, Fla.,
April 18th, 1902.
OW&N

[STAMP]
[illegible]
Apr 22 1902
[illegible]

Commissioner of Pensions
Dr. Sir
Will you please be so kind as to tell what year did Jos. Clark of the Rev. War draw a pension?  He died in the 40s.  He lived in Orange and Madison Cos., Va.  He was in the battle of Guildford Court House.  I can not find the record of his being
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mustard out of the service.  A prompt answer is  requested.
Yrs. Truly
Miss A.C. Caruthers
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Information to be obtained at Pension Bldg. in interest of Mrs. Jessie Ruse Murph. who wishes to become a member of the DAR.
She is great grand daughter of Joseph Clark who was born in Culpepper Co Va. April 12. 1752.
He married Anne Haines.
Her great grand father Joseph Clark died at Willow Grove Orange Co Va Feb 21. 1839.
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in the 87th year of age  he was a Revolutionary soldier enlisting in Culpepper co Va. and served great part of the war.
Some years after his death, his executor drew his pension from US Government and divided it among his heirs
Dr E.P. Clark of The Plains Vawrites that he thinks the name of his Capt was Porcell and is on Pension Roll of Revolutionary soldiers in Washington DC.
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Mrs. A A White
1002 Moss Ave

32868

Mr. J F Allison
East Div
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Information to be obtained for Jessie Murphs.
CHIEF'S DESK 
Old War and Navy
Division
APR 7 1906