Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 11742, James Whitlock, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Whitlock, James
S. 11742
carded
CONTENTS

Virginia 23.354
James Whillock of King George in the State of Virginia who was a p. — in the — commanded by Captain — of the Regiment commanded by Col. Richardson in the 1 st line for 9 months —
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 16 th April 1838 from 4 March to 4 Sept 1839. Age notified 3 rd June 1840
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 30 — Dollars — Cents per annum. to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9 th day of Jan. '34 and sent Hon. J. S. Piano — D. R.
Arrears to the 4 th of Sept 1833 75 — Semi-ant. allowance ending March 34 15 — 90 —
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Chas. Rea Clerk. Book E Vol. 6 Page 35 —

On the 23 d day of December 1833, Personally appeared in open court, before the justices of the county court of King William, now sitting James Whillock a resident of said county (of Ky 10 th ) State of Virginia, aged 70 years the 21 st day of March last, who 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 th 1832 — That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein after stated. — That he was drafted for his tour from the county of Ky 10 th , of which he is a native and where he has always lived, under Capt. John Pattill in 1777 he marched directly to Williamsburg where he joined the army at an encampment called the New Barracks and joined a regiment under the command of Col. Hott Richeson marched thence to Sandy Point, on James River, when he was under the command of Major Gage Stubblefield thence returned to Williamsburg, thence to Little York (or as it is now called Yorktown), when he was relieved and discharged, he was out on this tour two months — was drafted for a second tour from Ky 10 th , under Capt. Owen Gwathmey in 1780; he marched directly to Williamsburg where he joined the army encamped at New Barracks. Thence he marched through New Kent to Camp Hally thence back to Williamsburg Yorktown and thereabouts, was discharged at Williamsburg and was out on this tour 2 months, Col Ennis commanded his regiment — He was drafted for a 3 d tour from Ky 10 th under Capt. James Waid, and marched to Williamsburg where he joined the army, was stationed there some time, marched thence to the neighbourhood of Hampton, thence up James River gradually to Camp Hally marched again from thence, down the River to Sandy Point, on to Hampton, thence by Yorktown to Williamsburg, when he was relieved and returned; the enemy's fleet had disappeared for a while, Col Ennis commanded the Regiment, out on this tour 2 months — He was drafted for a fourth tour, in 1781 under Capt. Wm Terry from Ky 10 th , and stationed at Ruffins ferry in said county on Pamunkey River for one month, thence marched to Bacon's ordinary, in the county of New Kent, thence to Malvern Hill, in Charles City county, where he found the army, Genl La Fayette, Colo. John Taylor and Major Campbell were there — marched thence

marched thence to York River crossed over to the King & Queen's side at the Brack house just below the confluence of the Mattapony & Pamunkey rivers - there encamped down to Gloucester county & encamped for a time at Hubbard's field, was marched & countermarched to & from in Gloucester for some time; thence to the Dragon bridge in Middlesex county, where he was relieved and discharged and returned home about the last of September - he has no documentary evidence; nor does he have a commission being only a private soldier, out in all this time 13 months, - He then relinquishes any claim, what ever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any state, - Given to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.  I am his to billock Mark
Questions, to applicant by the Court -
 1. When & in what year were you born - ans. I was born 21 st day of March 1763  2 Have you any record & if so when is it ans. I have one at home, in my Bible  3. When were you living when called into service, when have you lived since the revolutionary war, & when do you now live - ans: I was living in PG. County when I have ever lived till now.  4 State the names of some of the Regular officers who were with the troops when you served, such continental, and militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services; ans. I served at sundry times under Col. Pechecon, Dennis Mathew, Hickman, Taylor and Mays, Ragsdale, Campbell & Luthaburd from the army, and of so by  5. Did you ever receive a discharge from the army, and if so by whom was it given & what has become of it - ans. I never received any written discharge, being verbally dismissed by an captain when relieved by other corps  6 State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood and can testify as to your character for piety, and also their belief of your services as a soldier of the revolution - Genl. Capt. James Jones, Mr John Roanher & J. W. of the house were you called into service when you drafted, did you volunteer or were you a substitute, if so for whom - and always drafted 

We Dudley Atkinson (a clergyman) and Tom Burke both residing in the county of King William, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with James Whitlock, who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be 70 yrs of age, that he is respected & beloved to have been a revolutionary soldier by all his late neighbors, & we concur in that opinion
Subscribed this 23 rd day of December 1833.
Dudley Atkinson W m Burke
In King W m County Court December 23 rd 1833
And the S d Court do hereby declare their Opinion, after the investigation of the matter (and after putting the interrogations presented by the War Department that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states. And the Court further Certifies that it appears to them that Dudley Atkinson who has signed the foregoing Certificate is a Clergyman resident in the County of King W m and that W m William Burke, who has also signed the same is a resident in the County of King W m and is a Credible person and that their Statement is entitled to Credit.
I Robert Pollard Clerk of the Court of the County of King William do hereby certify that the foregoing, contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of James Whitlock for a Pension.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of my office this 23 rd day of December eighteen hundred and thirty three
Rob: Pollard Clk
State of Virginia King W m County To wit I John Pounds presiding Judge of the Court of the County Court of King W m County in the state aforesaid do hereby certify that the allegation hereto annexed made by Robert Pollard Clerk of the said Court is in due form and by the proper officer appointed by the laws of the said State for the Pension and that full faith and credit is due thereto in

every Point or office in the United States - Given under my hand & seal at the county aforesaid in the State of Ala, this 26th day of December 1853 and in independence of the States, the 78th.
John Roane
They both came to wit
I hereby certify that I have known James while back from my earliest life and believe him to be a man of truth, and have understood he served in the revolution. was born under my hand this 28th 1853
John Roane
I concur in the above opinion
J Roane
Henry J. Roane H. J. R.

James Whittock, Pensioned, Act June 7 th 1832, from Va. Dickinson
Paper 2 Mr.

Rechar
11742 INVALID.
File No. 11742 James Whitlock Pri. Rev. War
Act: June 7 th 1832
Index: —Vol. A , Page 104
[Arrangement of 1870.]

James Whitlock

King William Court
George Toombs of the County of Hanover made Oath before me Philip Ayte a Justice of the peace for the aforesaid County of King William.
That he is in the 78 th year of his age since the 15 th day of January last. That he is well acquainted with James Whetlock of this County (King William) who he believes to be near seventy years old - That the said Whetlock has always resided in the said County of King William, as far as he knows or believes - That he & Mr. Whetlock went into service together, first to Holt's Bridge in New Kent County on Chickahominy swamp, from whence they marched to the Green Springs on the way to Williamsburg, thence to Williams- burg, then to Sandy Point in Charles City County on James River, and then back to Williamsburg, making a tour of about six months - That they first marched under Capt. Aston Temple who died in service, after which they were commanded by Capt. Owen Swethney, and next by Capt. Coorne. Given under my hand this 23 rd day of August 1832 ————— P. Ayte J.P.
King William County Court
Capt. James Toombs of this County, made Oath before me a Justice of the peace for the said County
That he is in the 84 th year of his age since the 1 st of July last. That he is well acquainted with James Whetlock of this County who he believes to be nearly seventy years old. That the said Whetlock has always resided in this County. And that he has deliberately examined the above affidavit given by George Toombs as to the services of the said James Whetlock under Capt. Aston Temple, Swethney and Coorne, and knows it to be substantially stated, as he was with him and performed the same services. Given under my hand this 23 rd day of August 1832 P. Ayte J.P.
I do hereby certify that Philip Ayte is a Justice of the peace for the County of King William & State of Va and that the above is his signature

Given under my hand this 17 th day of January 1894 J. J. Roane, J.P.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
May 27, 1840.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," James Whitlock, — a Pensioner on the Roll of the Richmond Agency, at the rate of Thirty — Dollars and — Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 1 st of March, to the 1 st Sept., 1839,
Respectfully, yours,
William B. Harris Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.