Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 12,967, William Baker, Va

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Va Baker, William  S.12967

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Kentucky 6868

William Baker

Cumberland in the state of Kentucky who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Marchan of the Rgt commanded by Col Goad in the Militia line for Va Mil.

6 1/2 months

Inscribed on the roll of Kentucky at the rate of 21 dollars 66 cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March 1831

Certificate of pension issued the 8 day of March 1833 and sent to Thom. N. Gaither, Columbia, Ky
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833  43 32
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Sept 33 10.81
underlined
$53.05
Revolutionary claim,
Act June 7, 1832
Recorded by Francis F. Fanciori
Book D  Vol 9  Page 56

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State of Kentucky
Cumberland County
On the day of August 1832 William Baker personally appeared in said Court, there sitting aged 68 or 9 years old, who first being 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 June 7, 1832
I entered the service of the United States in Jan 1779 Commanded by Capn. Barnet Marcham, Rendousbous'd at Osburg... below Keswick(?) on James River. From thence we went to Petersburgh, from thence to Cabin point where we joined the Army, commanded by the Baron Stuben; from there we went to Smithfield, from thence to Mackys Mills. I think Thos. Bowlin Commanded the Regiment. From the Mills returned to SMithfield and to Petersburg, where we were discharged; I suppose the Tour was about two months. The same ear, the Militia was called out nearby all in Chesterfield I went under the same Captn. and as well as I recollect Robt. Good was the Com. We went on the North side of James River to Bottoms Bridge, and near Williamsburgh; The British lay about Norfolk or Hampton and when their Fleet left there, we were discharged, I imagine we were on duty about six weeks. 
The third Tour I took was in 1781. The Capt. I went under was Edward Moseby. I went then as a Substitute for Derby Elbiness Wood, also a part of said Tour was on my own account, joined the Army in South Hampton, Cln. Forkner commanded the Regt. Decloisman Majr. Genl. Mulinburgh our Genl. with Baron Stuben; We lay some time waiting the movememnts of the Enemy. The Enemy on Land pursued us, we retreating to Petersburgh, where we had a Battle. The Enemy was Commanded by Phillips & Arnold.  The advance guard of the British, and the rear of our troops were attacked about sun rise, the firing kept up until about twelve. We retreated that evening to Chesterfield Court House, from thence we crossed James River above Richmond, and joined the Maquis De Lafayette in Richmond; From thence we went down the River to a place called Wilton; The Troops lay there several Weeks, and the Marquis sent two Cannon and fired upon the House, where Genl. Phillips lay sick. Col Robt. Good got leave of the Marquis to take the Militia of Chesterfield County to watch and prevent the degredations of the Enemy in that County.

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Cln. Good quartered at Sudbury with his Men, the second or third night after Cln. Tarlton attacked us in the morning, our guns were wet, we could not fire, and some of our Men taken, but one killed. The rest made their escape I among the rest.
Those that excaped afterwards rendesvoused at Young Shorts, these we had no Officer higher than Ensign, who was Archer Walthal. We joined the Army again in the lower end of Hanover, and marched to Han. Court House and up toward Amhurst or Culpepper. .... where we were discharged which was about the middle of May being at least three months, amounting in all to upwards of six months. 
I hereby relinquish every Claim whatsoever to a pension or anuity except the present; and declare that my name is not on the pension Book of the agency of any State. 
I was raised in Chesterfield County Virginia lived there until 1805 then moved to Cumberland County Kentucky, and been living there ever since.
Wm Baker

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6528
William Baker
Cumberland Co
Ky

Return with Res -
P

V.
Int: 1. 2. 6. 7
Nov 29 1832
Let M King Clerk
Court, Cumberland
County Ky

P 105.

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BRIEF in the case of William Baker 6528
of Cumberland C in the State of Ky
(Act 7th June, 1832.)

1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Open Court

2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?

3. How old is he? 68 or 69 years

4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
Period.
In 1779 1; "Same year" 2; 1781 3
Duration of Service.
Years,         Months,     Days.
"about"         2               -
"about"         1               12
"about"         3                "
Rank.
As a pri; "; "
Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.
Gen.
Capt Marcham - Baron Stutcher
" "  Col Good
Ea Monly. Col Fishner.

5. In what battles was he engaged? Petersburgh Va.

6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Chesterfield Co Va

7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Lean Witness, says he was with him at one time 3 mo. (1781)-"think he was on that year 6 mos"-10th Chetham [?] with him I know to the service he has stated.

8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct.

I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence i the case above mentioned.

Examining Clerk.

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State of Kentucky, Cumberland County ss-
On this 14th day of January 1833 personally appeared in open Court before the Justices of the Cumberland County Court now sitting William Baker of the County of Cumberland and State of Kentucky aged 69 years the 17th day of December next who being first duly sworn according to law makes the following statements by way of amendment to his Original Declaration subscribed and sworn to at the August term 1832 of said Court in order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress passed June 7th 1832
That he was born in the County of Chesterfield in the State of Virginia in the year 1764 Dec'r 17th as appears from the record of his age in his family Bible now in his possession taken from the Register of the ages of his father's family in his family Bible.
he resided in Chesterfield County Virginia from his birth up to the year 1805 then moved to the County of Cumberland and State of Kentucky where he now lives and has lived ever since
he has no recollection of ever having received a written discharge from the service
He is known in his present neighbourhood by Vachael Dillingham a Clergyman William Chatham, Lewis Ellis, Joseph Alexander and Joel Durfee who

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can testify as to his character as a person of veracity and their belief of his services as a soldier in the Army of the Revolution. He further states by way of Amendments said Original declarations that (?) on of old age, and sevier affliction under which he has been labouring for the last 15 years of a parable nature, and a congruent loss of memory he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of time he served in the Army of the Revolution but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the period mentioned below for Six months and two weeks I served as a private soldier in the Militia of Chesterfield County Va three different tours one for two months another for six weeks and the third three months making in all the aforesaid term of six months and two weeks for which he claims a pension
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
William Baker

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December 16, 1938
xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
WILLIAM BAKER
S. 12967
BA-J/MLB

Mrs. Lawrence J. Card
Idaho Springs
Colorado

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request the record of William Baker (S. 12967), of Chesterfield County, Virginia.

The record of William Baker follows as found in the claim for pension, S. 12967, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.

William Baker was born December 17, 1764, in Chesterfield County, Virginia. The names of his parents are not shown.

While a resident of Chesterfield County, Virginia, William Baker enlisted in January, 1779, and served two months as private in Captain Barnet Marcham's company, Colonel Thomas Bowlin's Virginia regiment; again, in the same year, he enlisted and served about six weeks as private in Captain Barnet Marcham's company, Colonel Robert Good's Virginia regiment. He enlisted in 1781, served as private in Captain Edward Mosely's (or Mosby's) company, Colonel Faulkner's Virginia regiment, and was discharged in May, having served about three months; was in the battle of Petersburg and the attack on Sudbury.

There are no family data in the claim.

In order to obtain date of last payment of pension, the name and address of the person paid and possibly the date of death of William Baker, you should write to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data: William Baker, Certificate #6868, issued March 8, 1833, rate $21.66 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act June 7, 1832, Kentucky Agency.

Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator

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1911 June 10. Hist. to Hon. Caleb Powers
1915 May 29. Hist. to S. G. Baker (circular)
1923. June 26. Hist. to Mrs. J. C. Hardy. MMS & S.
1923. June 27. Hist. to Pauline Baker
MMS ST
1925. Sept. 3. Hist. to H. C. Baker - MMSVF.
1925. Dec. 12. Hon. R. Gilbert infd how to get date of death. aw.
1938 Dec 16 - Hist. to Mrs. Lawrence J. Card MKB.

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12.967
INVALID.
File No. 12.967
William Baker
Priv. Rev. war
Act: June 7th 1832.
Index:-Vol. _________, Page __________
[Arrangement of 1870.]

[Vertical:] Rev War

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State of Kentucky
County of Cumberland} sed
And the sd court do state as their opinion from the investigation of the matter of after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department that the s'd applicant is of the [illegible] he mentions that he was a soldier of the revolution and that he served as he says. And that Vachel Dillingham is a clergyman of this county and that William Chatham also a resident of this county is a credible person and their statements are deserving of belief. Given under our hands this 13th of August 1832.
A. King J.P.C.C.
J M Emerson JPCC
V. Taylor J.P.C.C.

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No. 6528
Wm Baker
For } Declar.
Pension

Kentucky Cumberland County set
I Milton King Clerk of the county court for s'd county do certify that L. M. Emerson A. King & V. Taylor esqrs are now and were at the time of their signing the foregoing certificate acting justices in & for said county duly commissioned and qualified that their  attestations is in due form of law and their official acts are entitled to credit
Given under my hand & the seal of my office in the town of Bunksville this 10th day of August 1832
M. King

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I Daniel Trabue of Columbia Adair County Ky do Certify that I am and was well acquainted with William Baker of Chesterfield County Virginia now living in Cumberland County Ky and the said William Baker in the year 1781 served towers of Duty in the American Army against the British and in the same tower we had a battle at Petersburgh which lasted from sunrise until the middle of the afternoon and we then Retreated I was also with the said William Baker the same year on some other Campaign or Campaigns but Dont remember every particular about it but think I know he was out in the army that year six months or more given under my hand this 10 of July 1832
Daniel Trabue

This day personally appeared before me Eli Shugart one of the justice of the peace of Cumberland, Daniel Trabue and made oath that the above certificate was true to the Best of his knowledge
July 10th 1832
E. Shugart JP

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Kentucky Cumberland County Set.
I Milton King Clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid do certify that Eli Shugart whose name is signed to the certificate is now and was a the time of his assigning the same a legally authorized Justice of the peace for Cumberland County
Given under my hand & seal of office in Burrisville this 11 of July 1832
M King Clerk

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State of Kentucky Cumberland County set
We John M Emerson Joel Owsley Reubin Alexander
the Justices of the peace composing the County Court of Cumberland now in session Do Certify that the foregoing Affidavit of William Baker by way of Amendment and Supplementary to his Original declaration, Subscribed and sworn to at a previous term of this Court for the purpose of obtaining the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7th 1832- Was this day Subscribed and Sworn to in Open Court before us and that the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department were put by said Court and the Answers Made by him not contained in his Original declaration are set forth and embodied in the foregoing Amendment
Given under our hands this 14th day of January 1833
J M Emerson JPCC
Joel Owsley JPCC
Reubin Alexander, JPCC

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State of Kentucky Cumberland County set
I Milton King Clerk of the County Court of the County aforesaid Do hereby Certify that John M Emerson Joel Owsley and Reubin Alexander whose signatures are to the foregoing Certificate are and were at the time of executing the same acting Justices of the peace in & for said County duly Commissioned and qualified and that I am well acquainted with their handwriting and that said Certificate is signed with their own genuine signatures
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this said Office this 15th day of January 1833
Milton King

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6528
William Baker

Admt
6 1/2 Mo
private 

[upside down:] 1833-74=1759

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BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of William Baker which require further proof or explanation.

I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? does not state

II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? 

III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for him not doing so? 

IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes

#V. *Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? No

VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes

VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes

VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes

IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes

X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes

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XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? yes

XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? 

XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? has additional evidence

XIV. [notation sign 1]If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility? yes
Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office? yes

XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? yes

XVI. [notation sign 2]Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? yes

XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? 1, 2, 6, 7 not ans'd
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EXPLANATORY NOTES.

*QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For ___________ year _____________ months, and _________ days, I served as a ______________ For _____________ months and ___________ days, I served as a _______________; and for such service I claim a pension.

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It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase "about three or four months" is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[notation sign 1]QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[notation sign 2]QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
[symbol of pointing finger]In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

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Moberly, MO.
May 8, 1923
Bureau of Pensions
Washington DC
Sirs; -
Please send me the
“pension record of
William Baker who 
served in the Revolution 
from Virginia but lived
afterwards in Cumberland-
land County Kentucky.”
Respectfully,
Mrs. J. C. Hardy
600 W. Carpenter
Moberly, Missouri

Pension
May
11
1923
Office

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May 11, 1923
Bureau of Pensions
Dept. of Interior,
Washington D.C.
Gentlemen:
Will you kindly send me the 
pension record of William Baker
who served in the Revolution from Vir-
ginia, but lived afterwards in Cumberland-
land COunty Kentucky. 
I find that his family and
the Kimboroughs, one of whom he
married moved from Virginia in
early days to a section in Cumberland
County Kentucky, and upon examination
of county records there I find said
William Baker was in 1853 drawing
a pension for service in the Revolution. 
I am very anxious to receive
his pension record as this will make
me eligible to D.A.R. Membership. 
Respectfully, 
(Miss) Pauline Baker

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Sixty-Eight Congress
______________
Clarence MacGregor, N.Y. Chairman.
Charles L. Underhill, Mass.
Randolph Perkins, N.J.
George Wertz, PA.
Grant M. Hudson, Mich.
T.J.B. Robinson, Iowa
Edward E. Miller, Ill.
Frank Park, GA
Ralph’s Gilbert, KY.
Clarence Cannon, MO.
Emanuel Celler, N.Y 
S.L. Verdict, Clerk.

House of Representatives U.S.
Committee on Accounts
Washington D.C. 

December 11th, 1925.

The Commissioner
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sir: -

William Baker of Cumberland County, Kentucky, was granted a pension as a Revolutionary War soldier, under the Act of Congress of 1832. 

His grandson, a constituent of mine, is desirous of obtaining the date of his death, and has requested that I take up the matter with the Bureau of Pensions and secure this information for him if possible. Can you inform me the rate of death of this soldier, or the date of last payment of pension to him?

Thanking you, I am, 
Respectfully,
Ralph Gilbert 

Pension 
Dec
12
1925
Office

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Sep 3 1925
Respectfully referred
to Chief Revolutionary War Section
for consideration,
M. L. Dawkins, 
Chief S. E. Division







SP Exam Division
Asst. Chief
Sep 2, 1925
Bureau of Pensions

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Columbia Ky
Aug 27. 25C

U States Review [?]
Louisville Ky:

D Sir:
Will you please inform me if William Baker, Cumberland Co Ky, appears on your record as a pensioner in Revolutionary War: if so in what command did he have and information his Cert was No 6868-
Any information you may give me will be appreciated.
Very truly
H. C. Baker

This letter was mo. thru Mr. Dawfein's Desk

U. S. Pension Agent
Louisville
Ky

[Stamp 1]
SPEC. EXAM. DIVISION
ASST. CHIEF
SEP 3 1925
BUREAU OF PENSIONS

[Stamp 2]
COLUMBIA
[illegible]

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NL 1
Rev Sec

T-coma. Wash 5-20-15

War Dept
Bureau of Pensions
Washington D.C.

Dear Sir
Will you please give me the war record of one William Baker a soldier of the revolution, who was issued pension certificate #6,868.
I suppose your record will include place and time of birth.
My record shows birth dec-17-1764 Chesterfield Co Va, and nothing more.
Thanking you in advance I am Yours truely
S. G. Baker
2116 So G St
Tacoma. Wash.

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WASHINGTON 
June 8, 1911.

Hon. Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.
My dear Commissioner:-
Enclosed correspondent is respectfully referred, requesting that you furnish me with the information that Judge H. C. Baker, or Columbia, Kentucky, desires if you are able to do so under the rules of your department.
Please return to me the letters herewith enclosed.
Respectfully,
Caleb Powers.
(Inc.)

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Idaho Springs Colo.
Nov 2nd 1938

Veterans Administration
Washington D.C.
Gentlemen:-
Please send to me the record of the services of William Baker in the Revolutionary War.
Claim S 12967, while resident of Chesterfield Co Va. Enlisted Jan 1779
Private in Captain Barnat Mercham's Co. Virginia Troops. Again in 1779 he enlisted Colonel Robert Goods regiment.
He was allowed pension 
Thanking you in advance for your kindness and the record.
Very truly yours
Mrs Lawrence J. Card.

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June 10, 1911.

Hon. Caleb Powers,
House of Representatives.
My dear Mr. Powers:
In response to your letter dated the 8th instant, and received this day, requesting information for Judge H. C. Baker of Columbia, Kentucky, I have the honor to furnish you the desired record of William Baker.

Sur. File No. 12,697, William Baker was allowed pension on his application executed August 13, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Cumberland County, Kentucky, having removed there from Chesterfield County, Virginia, in 1805. He stated that he was born December 17, 1764, in Chesterfield County, Virginia, where he enlisted as Private in the Virginia Militia as follows.
Enlisted in January, 1779, under Captain Barnet Marcham, Colonel Thomas Bowlin, served two months.
Enlisted the same year, under the same Captain, and Colonel Robert Good, and served about six weeks.
Enlisted in 1731, under Captain Edward Mosely (or Moseby) Colonel Faulkner, General Muhlenberg; was in the battle of Petersburgh and attack on Sudbury, and was discharged about the middle of May, having served at least three months.
In 1832, Daniel Trabue of Columbia, Adair County, Kentucky, testified

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Sur. File No. 12,967,--2

that he served with Peter Baker in the battle of Petersburgh.
There is no family data in the claim, The date of soldier's death is not shown.
For the date of last payment of pension and to whom paid, application should b e made to the Auditor for the Interior Department, U.S. Treasury Department, giving him the following data: William Baker, Ctf. No. 6,868, issued March 8, 1833; under the Act of June 7, 1832, at the Kentucky Agency.
In his affidavit executed July 10, 1837, John Baker of Cumberland County, Kentucky, testified that he served a tour of duty in 1781 with Daniel Trabue [handwritten: S. 14,727] in which they were together in the battle of Petersburgh; and William Baker on the same day testified that he was with Daniel Trabue in the same tour and battle as stated by John Baker.
Very respectfully,

Commissioner.

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AW

Rev. & 1812 Wars
Section.

December 12, 1925.

Honorable Ralph Gilbert,
House of Representatives.

My dear Mr. Gilbert:
In response to your letter of the eleventh instant, I have the honor to advise you, that the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, S. 12967, William Baker, of Cumberland County, Kentucky, is not on record in this Bureau.
For the date of last payment of his pension, name of person paid and date of his death, you should apply to the Record Section, Civil Division, General Accounting Office, 1500 E. St. N.W. Washington, D.C. citing all of the following data: Certificate 6868, issued March 8, 1833, to William Baker, rate $21.66 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Kentucky Agency.
Very truly yours,

WINFIELD SCOTT
Commissioner.

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MMHF
Rev. War Section

June 26, 1923

Mrs. J. C. Hardy
600 West Carpenter
Moberly, Missouri

Madam:
In response to your letter of 8" ultimo, I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 12967 of William Baker it appears that he was born December 17, 1764 in Chesterfield County, Virginia.
While a resident of said Chesterfield County he enlisted in January 1779 and served as a Private two months in Captain Barnet Marcham's Company, Colonel Thomas Bowlin's Regiment, Virginia Troops. Again in 1779 he enlisted and served about six weeks under Captain Barnet Marcham, Colonel Robert Good's Regiment.
In 1781 he enlisted under Captain Edward Mosely (Or Mosby), Colonel Faulkner's Regiment and was discharged about the middle of May, having served about three months; was in the battle of Petersburg and attack on Sudbury.
He was allowed pension on his application executed

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August 13, 1832 while a resident of Cumberland County, Kentucky, where he moved in 1805, from Chesterfield County, Virginia. There is no data on file as to his family.
Very respectfully,

Commissioner.
[handwritten: I did not read this Claim over]

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MMHF
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section

September 3, 1925

H. C. Baker
Columbia, Kentucky

Sir:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 12967 it appears that William Baker was born December 17, 1764 in Chesterfield County, Virginia.
While a resident of said Chesterfield County he enlisted in January 1779 and served as a private two months in Captain Barnet Marcham's Company, Colonel Thomas Bowlin's Regiment, Virginia Troops. Again in 1779 he enlisted and served about six weeks under Captain Barnet Marcham, Colonel Robert Good's Regiment.
In 1781 he enlisted under Captain Edward Mosely (or Mosby), Colonel Faulkner's Regiment and was discharged about the middle of May, having served about three months; was in the battle of Petersburg and attack on Sudbury.
He was allowed pension on his application executed

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August 13, 1832 while a resident of Cumberland County, Kentucky, where he moved in 1805 from Chesterfield County, Virginia. There is no data on file as to his family.

Respectfully,

E. W. MORGAN
Acting Commissioner.

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Rev, /War Section

June 28, 1923

Pauline Baker
Salisbury, Missouri

Madam:
In response to your letter of the 11" ultimo, I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 12967 of William Baker it appears that he was born December 17, 1764 in Chesterfield County, Virginia.

While a resident of said Chesterfield County, he enlisted in January 1779 and served as a Private two months in Captain Barnet Marcham's Company, Colonel Thomas Bowlin's Regiment, Virginia Troops. Again in 1779 he enlisted and served about six weeks under Captain Varnet Marcham, Colonel Robert Good's Regiment. 

In 1781 he enlisted under Captain Edward Mosely (or Mosby), Colonel Faulkner's Regiment and was discharged about the middle of May, having served about three months; was in the battle of Petersburg attack on Sudbury.

He was allowed pension on his application executed

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August 13, 1832 while a resident of Cumberland County, Kentucky, where he moved in 1805, from Chesterfield County, Virginia. There is no data on file as to his family.

Respectfully,

commissioner.