Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 10,276, Robert L Whitaker, N.C.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Whitaker, Robert L.
No. 10276
Nancy
B. L. Wt. 58133-160-55
CONTENTS

North Carolina 16416
30 Aug 1845
Robert L. Whitaker, of Halifax in the State of North Car: who was a pri: in the company commanded by Captain Carter of the Regt. commanded by Col. Lytle in the North Car: line for 12 months
Inscribed on the Roll of North Car: at the rate of 40 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 th day of July '33 and sent J. H. Harwell Halifax N.C.
Arrears to the 14th of March '33 — 80 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept " — 20 $100
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Wm Miller Clerk, Book E. Vol. 6. Page 59

Robert L. Whitaker
Petition
For Pension
19386 ✓
Robert L. Whitaker a Regular Soldier Petition 846

State of North Carolina } S.S. Halifax County
On this 21 st day of August 1932 personally appeared in open Court before the Justices of the court of pleas and Quarter Sessions for the county aforesaid Robert L Whittaker (The L I did not affix to my signature until sometime after I returned home from the army) A resident of the county and state aforesaid Aged Sixty Seven years who first being duly sworn according to Law, doth on his Oath make the following declaration, in order to Obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed June the 7 th 1832 That he enlisted in the army of the United States in the month of July 1782 In Franklin county North Carolina to complete the term of service for Eighteen months as private named William Hill in the company of Capt. — commanded by Lieut. Robert Bell in the Regiment commanded by Maj. Hogg. in the line of the state of North Carolina on the Continental Establishment. Lieut. Robert Bell under command of Maj. Hogg. marched our company from Warrenton North Carolina Through Hillsborough, the Battle ground at Guilford Courthouse Through Salisbury, Charlotte. From thence to Camden, South Carolina Over the high hills of Santee to the Battle ground at the Eutaw Springs. From thence to head Quarters at the Ashley Hills on Ashley River in the state of South Carolina. where the Regiment was then commanded by Col. Archibald Lytle and my company by Capt. Benjamin Carter and Lieut. or Ensign Dickson from Ashley hills we were marched to St. James Island (about twelve miles) about the first of January 1783 where we remained until about the first of July 1783 commanded by the last named Col. Archibald Lytle. Capt. Benjamin Carter and Lieut. or Ensign Dickson, When I with the rest of the privates was furloughed until further Order or finally discharged, Peace having been proclaimed in the camps, after that we were not called any more with my furlough. I obtained a Certificate for between Seventy & eighty dollars for part of my pay, Signed by Jackson and Pierce, called final settlements, which, I sold for twenty dollars to a merchant before the funding Law was passed by Congress, the balance of my pay after the Certificate was funded, I had no person to direct me where to apply, and not knowing the amount. I sold for Ten dollars, that at the time of my furlough or discharge I had remained in the regiment and in actual service from the date of my first Enlistment. That I was furloughed at

or near St James Island in the state of South Carolina. when I returned home to Franklin County North Carolina. there I remained until February 1820 when I removed to Halifax County where I am now living
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present and he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any state
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
M c H. Pettway Clk
Rob t L. Whitaker
And the said court do hereby declare their opinion that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states by Whitaker & Thomas Henry No 1 Wm Doggett Esq.
I Mark M c H. Pettway Clerk of the said court of Halifax County & State of North Carolina do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings proceedings of the said court in the matter of application of Robert L. Whitaker for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand seal of Office this 3 rd day of December AD 1832
M c H. Pettway Clk By J. D. Harnell

Set R. H. Gallagher Oct 11/50
Vol 101. page 157.
Set to Mar 3
Nov. 27. 1855.
224.729.
Mancy Whitaker widow of Robert L. Whitaker dec Feb Pri & Pousun
Leah
58/33 Maj. Hogg. N. la Mib.
di H
AD: 1600 Revolution and War Feb 9/51
Special W. Cole Ins Feb 5/53
MS June 32-16116
Rev R. H. Gallagher Washington D.C.

Claim of Mrs Nancy Whitaker widow of Robt A. Whitaker
Land 160 acres Act 1895-
76
Filed No 26/1902 By Robt. K. Gallahue

State of North Carolina } County of Halifax }
November
On this 10th day of April
AD 1855 Personally appeared before me a person within and for the county and state aforesaid Mrs Nancy Whitaker aged 50 years a resident of the county and state aforesaid who being duly sworn according to law declares that she is the widow of Robert L Whitaker deceased who was a soldier in the War of the Revolution that her deceased husband served under Generals B H and Hogg and that her husband during his life time was a United States Pensioner and she refers to the papers on file in the Pension office as proof of said service, she states that she was married to the said Robert L Whitaker on the day of April AD 1835 by one M T Benton a justice of the Peace that her maiden name was Nancy Brill that her said husband died on the 30th day of August AD 1845 and that she is now a widow.
She makes this Declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled under the act of March 3rd 1855. never having received or knowing that she is entitled, nor applied for Bounty Land under this or any other act of Congress.
She hereby appoints Thomas J Gann her attorney to prosecute and receive her warrant.
her Nancy X Whitaker mark
I hereby appoint B H Galloway as my atty in the above case — Thos J Gann

we A. V. Russell and E. D. Browning Residents of the County of Halifax in the state of North Carolina upon our oaths declare that the foregoing Declaration was signed and acknowledged in our presence and that we know she is now a widow and we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant, together with our acquaint- ance with her that she is the identical person she represents herself to be
E. D. Browning (seal)
A. V. Russell (seal)
The foregoing Declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be and that I have no interest in this claim.
J. G. Marshall J.P.
State of North Carolina County of Halifax I H. H. Daniel clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions within and for the County aforesaid in the State aforesaid do hereby certify that J. G. Marshall Esq. whose genuine signa- ture appears to the above Certificate is one whom the above affiants were at the time of signing the fore- going justing the peace within the aforesaid in the State aforesaid approved & sworn to Given under my hand & seal of Office at Halifax this 14th day of November 1885. H. H. Daniel CLK

WIDOW'S CLAIM FOR BOUNTY LAND.
To be made by the Widow who has never had a Land Warrant.
STATE OF North Carolina
COUNTY OF Halifax November
On this 10th day of April A. D., 1855, personally appeared before me, a Justice of the peace, within and for the County and State, aforesaid Mrs Nancy Whitaker aged 50 years, a resident of the County of Halifax in the State of North Carolina who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Robert L. Whitaker deceased, who was a regular in the Company commanded by Captain Ball in the 2nd known Regiment of Virginia commanded by Col. or Maj. Poe in the War with Great Britain in 1861  the Revolutionary that she was married to the said Robert L. Whitaker in Northampton County on the 10th day of April in the year A.D. 1835 that her maiden name was Nancy Britt - that her said husband died in the year 1845 - and that she is now a widow.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under Act of March 3d, 1855, never having received nor applied for bounty land under this or any other Act of Congress Thos D. Garner .
She hereby appoints Thos D. Garner her attorney to prosecute and receive her warrant.
[Sign your name.]
Nancy Whitaker mark
We, E. D. Browning and A. B. Russell residents of Halifax, Halifax County in the State of North Carolina upon our oaths, declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Nancy Whitaker in our presence, and that we know she is now a widow, and we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant, together with our acquaintance with her, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be.
A. B. Russell E. D. Browning
[Witnesses must sign their names.]
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me, on the day of and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
J. S. Marshall J. P.
STATE OF North Carolina COUNTY OF Halifax } set.
I hereby certify that J. S. Marshall Esq., before whom the foregoing declaration is and was, at the time of taking the same, an acting justice of the peace within and aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified, and that his signature above is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office, this 19 day of November 1855.
Wm M. Daniel Clerk.

State of _____
County of _____
I, _____ Clerk of the County Court, in and for the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify, that _____ whose genu- ine signature appears to the foregoing declaration and affidavit is, and was, at the time of signing the same, a _____ in and for the county and State aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn, that all his official acts as such, are entitled to full faith and credit; and that the aforesaid County Court is a Court of Record, having general jurisdiction.
Given under my hand and the seal of my office, at _____ this _____ day of _____ A. D., 185_____
Clerk.
CLAIM OF Mrs Mary Nicholson
FOR
BOUNTY LAND.
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
Filed _____ 185_____
BY
JOHN S. & RO. H. GALLAHER,
Present.
* This declaration must be accompanied by satisfactory proof of the marriage, of the husband's death, and the present widow- hood of the claimant. If there be a public record of the marriage, a duly certified copy of it should be forwarded, if possible. If there be none but a private or family record, such family record, or a certified copy of the same, should be forwarded, with the affidavit of some disinterested persons proving the genuineness of the original and the correctness of the copy. If no public or private record of the marriage can be procured, that fact should be set forth in the declaration; and in such case, other evidences— such as the testimony of persons who knew the parties in the lifetime of the husband, and knew them to cohabit as husband and wife, and to be so reputed—will be admissible.
In no case, however, will the mere statement of witnesses that the claimant is the widow of the deceased be taken as evidence of the marriage; but the witnesses must state the facts and circumstances from which they derive their knowledge or opinion that she is the widow of the deceased.

Increase no. 6,067
North Carolina
Nancy Whitaker widow of Robert S. Whitaker who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private N.C.
Raleigh agency.
Rate 96 Dollars and cents per annum.
Commencing 27 th July 1868
Deduct payments made since
Certificate dated 7 th April 1869 and sent to Chipman Hosmer & Co Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act Feb- ruary 3, 1853, Page 220 Vol. H
July 27/68
J. D. Smith Clerk

n.c. Claim - G
Mrs Nancy Whitaker widow of Robt Whitaker Pension - act - 1853 - Residence
Triplet
See B Land, admitted ad 1855 - 160 acres - w - 58,133
Filed Apr 20/55 By Robt Gallahue Atty

State of South Carolina County of Halifax
On this 21 st day of February
1855 Personally appeared before the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions of Halifax County in the State of South Carolina Mrs Nancy Whitaker aged 50 years a resident of the County aforesaid in the State aforesaid, who first being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 3 rd February 1855 granting Pensions to Widows of Persons who served during the Revolutionary war, that she is the widow of Robert S. Whitaker dec d who was a Pensioner for services rendered in the war of the Revolution under the command of Bell and Major Hogg, South Carolina Militia she refers to the papers on record in the Pension Office at Washington City upon which her said husband obtained a Pension, as evidence of the service of her said husband,
She further declares that she was married to the said Robert S. Whitaker dec d on - day of April - A.D 1835 by one M c T. Ponton a justice of the Peace, and that her said husband died on the 30 th day of August A.D. Eighteen hundred and forty five that she was not married

to him prior to Eighteen hundred but at the time above stated, She further declares that she is now a Widow. Nancy X Whitaker (Seal) mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me Presiding Mag- istrate or Chairman of said Court.
Rice B. Pierce Chairman
State of North Carolina & I William H Carrick Clerk of Halifax County to the court of Pleas and Quarter sessions of the county of Halifax and state aforesaid do hereby certify that Rice B Pierce before whom the fore- going affidavit was made and subscribed is and was at the date thereof an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said county duly commissioned and qualified as such and that he is likewise the acting and Presiding Justice of the court of Pleas and Quarter sessions of said county In testimony whereof I herunto
subscribe my name and affix the seal of my office this the 1 st day of April A.D. 1835 Wm H Carrick CLK

Additional Evidence in case of Mr. Honey Whitaker
No 224729 act 1805-
Bopton Mass
Filed by A. H. Galloway. Feb 9/57

State of North Carolina } Halifax County }
I M c T Ponton one of the Justices of the Peace for the County of Halifax in the State above written, hereby certi- fy that I celebrated the rites of Matrimony between Robert D Whitaker & Nancy Britt and further that I married the said Nancy & her former husband Benf a Britt Given under my hand this 27 th December A. D 1856
M c T Ponton
State of North Carolina } ss I W m Daniel clerk of the County of Halifax } Court of pleas and quarter sessions within and for the County aforesaid in the state aforesaid do hereby certify that M c T Ponton Esq whose genuine signature appears to the above certificate is and was at the time of signing the same an acting justice of the Peace within & for the County and State aforesaid duly commissioned and sworn in which capacity he has been acting for the last forty years.
Given under my hand and seal of office at Halifax this 3 day of February A D 1857. W m Daniel C lerk .

information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. Robert L. Whitaker W.F. 10276
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     July 1782 July 1783 Pvt. Benjamin Carter Archibald Lytle Ky.                                     
Battles engaged in,
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Franklin Co. Ky.
Date of application for pension, Aug. 21, 1832 His el. ab.
Residence at date of application, Halifax Co. Ky.
Age at date of application, 67 yrs. He died Aug. 30, 1845
Remarks: Soldier married Apr. 1805 Maria [?] wid of Rev. Bratt She was allowed pension on an application executed Feb. 21, 1855, while a resident of Halifax Co. Ky. aged 50 yrs.
* from B.L. 52133-160-55
Very respectfully,

No 6.134.
Nancy Whitaker, widow of Robert L. Whitaker
Ltr. R. H. Gallagher, Dec 5/55-
See proof with Bounty Land Claim
Act Feb. 3 1853.
224729

1911 Dec. 4. Hist. to Joseph 65-51 S. Amos. Letter in S. L. 65-51 John Bayline V.L. 65-51
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 10276 Nancy Whitaker Wid Robert L. Whitaker Print Rev. War Act: July 27 th  1868. Index: Vol. 16 , Page 330
[Arrangement of 1870.]
B.L. Wt. 58133-160-55-

Halifax N o 6 th March 1833 Mr J. L. Edwards
Sir - Sir Enclosed you have the petitions of R. L. Whittaker and Wm Perkins.
Respectfully J. H. D. D. and

6067 N. Carolina D. Nancy Whitaker widow of Robert L.
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 40 dollars 00 cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued
21 st day of March 1857
and sent to
J. S. & R. H. Gallagher Present.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 140. Vol. A

Restoration
6067
North Carolina
Nancy Whitaker widow of Robert J.
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Private
Raleigh
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 40 dollars 00 cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
4 th March 1860
Certificate of Pension issued 9 th day of July 1868 and sent to Chapman Hosmer & Co Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 220 Vol. H
J N Smith G R Sent

7 St. 1833
Werners

State of North Carolina ss. County of Halifax ss.
On this 24 day of April
AD 1856 before me personally appeared James Simmons and Wm H Panton, Residents of the aforesaid county in the state aforesaid who being duly sworn according to law declare that they personally well knew Robt L. Whitaker decd. former husband of Nancy Whitaker who has filed an application for Pension under act of Congress of March 3, 1853. that the aforesaid Robt L. Whitaker is dead that he died on or about the year 1845 the fact of which they personally know from having attended the funeral of the said Robt L. Whitaker; that the aforesaid Robt Whitaker and Nancy Whitaker lived together as man and wife until the death of the said Robt L. Whitaker, and were generally so recognized and reputed: that the said Nancy Whitaker is now a widow having never married since the death of her husband aforesaid; and that the aforesaid Robt L. Whitaker was during life time a Pensioner of the United States for services in the war of the Revolution; and they swear that they are distinterested witnesses!
James Simmons (Seal) Wm H Panton (Seal)
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year as above written & I certify that the aforesaid affiants are credible witnesses and that I have no interest in this claim; J. M. Marshall J.P.

State of North Carolina ss. County of Halifax ss.
I Wm. Daniel clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions within and for the County afor- said in the State aforesaid do hereby certify that F. Sellar Esq whose genuine signature appears to the within Certificate is and was at the time of signing the same an act- ing justice of the Peace within and for the County aforesaid in the State aforesaid duly Commissioned and sworn: And that all his Official acts such are entitled to full faith and Credit.
Given under my hand and seal of office at Halifax This 24 th day of April A D 1856 Wm Daniel clerk

PAYMENT TO BE MADE
at Raleigh by Chas. H. Belvin Esq
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
North Carolina
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 3d, 1853, Page 220 Vol. 16.
D. V. Smith Clerk.

6.06 m
Restoration
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that, in conformity with the 2d section of the act of February 3, 1853,
Nancy Whitaker widow of Robert G. Whitaker who was a Private in the Revolutionary War, is inscribed on the Pension List, at the rate of Forty dollars and — cents per annum, commencing on the 4 th of March 1860 , and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the Department of the Interior, this Ninth day of July one thousand eight hundred and Sixty-Eight
M. J. Otto Acting Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and countersigned.
James A. Mangan Acting Commissioner of Pensions.

Increase 60 67 Brief in the Case of Nancy Whitaker Widow of Robert L. Private Rev. War. Halifax Halifax County and State of North Carolina Raleigh Act 2 d Sec Feb. 3 1853
CLAIM FOR NEW PENSION CERTIFICATE,
PROOF EXHIBITED,
Pension at $40. pr annum. Certificate returned Claim increased as provided in Act 13 th Sec. July 27. 1868.
Personal identity and continued Widowhood shown.
Admitted April 5. 1869 to a pension at $96. pr annum to commence July 27. 1868 deducting pay since -
Name and residence of Agent.
Chipman, Holmer & Co Present
W. Frask
Examining Clerk.

Robert L. Whitaker
Admit as a member $40 - 12 mo.
J. H. Hamill Halifax N. S.

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Robert L. Whitaker, Halifax co N.C. which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his 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? yes 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

 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? No  XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? No  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? No  XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct?  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?  XVI. ‡ 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? 12. 6. 7. 
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."

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 shewn 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.
‡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 the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
‡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 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.
☞ 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.

Nancy Whitaker, Widow of Robert L. Halifax Co N.C.
Adm d 3 Feby 1853. $40 a year from the passage of the Act.
lent to Messrs J.S. & R.H. Galloway Present,

Alney Whitaker
wid.
Robt d
Coale

Washington, 17 March 57
Sir,
In the case of Nancy Whitaker, widow of Rvt. L. Whitaker, for a Pension under act 3 Feb. 1853 (Rev) the evidence of widowhood etc. will be found with the Bounty Land claim of said Nancy, allowed within the last two months.
Please have the case called up and reference made to the p'st stated.
G. C. Whiting, Esq.
J. S. H. H. Gallagher (for R. H. G.)

Restoration Brief in the Case of
Nancy Whitaker Raleigh Widow of Robert 1847
Watauga
County and State of
North Carolina
2 nd Sec
Act
Feb 3. 1853.
CLAIM FOR NEW PENSION CERTIFICATE,
PROOF EXHIBITED,
A Sup p pension at $40.00 pr annum paid up March 4. 1860 Certificate Surrendered. 3 rd Auditor Report. Identity loyalty widowhood shown
Restored June 25. 1868 to a pension at $40.00 pr annum commencing March 4. 1860
Name and residence of Agent.
Chipman, Hosmer & Co. Present.
WE Frash Examining Clerk.

Payment to be made at Fayetteville by James Huske, Esq.
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of North Carolina
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 3d, 1853, Page 140. Vol. A.
G. T. Getty Clerk.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that, in conformity with the 2d section of the act of February 3, 1853,
Nancy Whitaker, widow of Robert L. Whitaker, who was a private, _____ in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the Pension List, at the rate of Forty, _____ dollars and _____ cents per annum, commencing on the 3d of February, 1853, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the Department of the Interior, thistwentyfirst day of March one thousand eight hundred and fifty Seven.
J. Mouler
Secretary of the Interior.
* Examined and countersigned.
H. H. H. H.
Commissioner of Pensions.

Law Offices
N.P. Chipman A.A. Hosmer C.D. Gilmore
of
CHIPMAN, HOSMER & CO.
Washington, D.C., Jan. 5 1869
Gen Com. of Pensions. Present.
Sir - Enclosed we have the honor to forward the Asgn of Mary Whitaker , for increase of Pension set July 27. 68 Sec 13. accompanied by the original bnt.
Sincerely
Chipman, Hosmer, & Co.,

Brief in the case of Nancy, Widow of Robert L Whittaker, of Halifax Co. N Carolina. Act 3 February 1853.
Her husband was pensioned under the Act of June 7, 1832, at $40 a year and died in 1845.
Marriage proved by the Magistrate who performed the ceremony.
Cohabitation, general reputation of marriage her identity as the pensioner's Widow, his death and her present widowhood proved by enrolment  Antiquo to be audible.
Sent to J.S. & R.H. Gallaher
Present
Thomas D. Smith Ephraim Pitt

Additional Evidence Case of Mrs Nancy Whitaker act-1855= No 224729
Wood Johnson
Filed Apr 26/56 By H. H. Gallun Atty

State of South Carolina County of Halifax ss.
On this 24 day of April AD 1856. before me personally appeared James Simmons and Wm H Ponton. Residents of the aforesaid County and state, who being duly sworn according to law declare that they personally well knew Robt D Whitaker decd. former husband of Nancy Whitaker who has filed an application for Bounty Land under act of Congress of March 3 1855. That the aforesaid Robt D Whitaker is dead that he died in the year 1825 the fact of which they personally know from having attended the funeral of the said Robt D Whitaker decd: that the said Robt D Whitaker and Nancy Whitaker lived together as man and wife until the death of the said Robt D Whitaker and were generally so recognized and reputed: that the said Nancy Whitaker is now a widow having never married since the death of her aforesaid husband and they furthermore swear that the said Robt D Whitaker was during his life a Pensioner of the United States for services in the war of the Revolution and they swear that they are disinterested witnesses.
James Simmons (seal) Wm H Ponton (seal)
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year as above written and I certify that the aforesaid affiants are credible persons & that I have no interest in this claim to land.
J. H. Marshall J.P.

State of North Carolina } County of Halifax } ss. I Wm W Daniel clerk of the Court of Plea and Quarter sessions within and for the County aforesaid in the State aforesaid do hereby certify that P. S. Marshall Esq whose genuine signature appears to the within Certificate is and was at the time of signing said Certificate an acting justice of the Peace within and for the County aforesaid in the State aforesaid duly Commissioned and sworn and that all his Official acts as such are entitled to full faith and Credit!
Given under my hand and Seal of Office at Halifax this 24 th day of April AD 1856! Wm W Daniel Clerk

State of North Carolina Halifax County } Henry Garrett
Personally appeared before me one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the County of Halifax & State aforesaid: Robert Whitaker, who has obtained a Pension under the Act of Congress passed 7 th June 1832. as per his annexed application: who being duly sworn deposes and saith he is certain that he served in the Army at least twelve months, as a Private Soldier although he took the place of a private man of War till he served eighteen months. as he states in the annexed application - he has hereto evidence only a printed book lately found in the Superior Courts Clerk office of this County, which is headed as follows)
"A Statement of the final settlement Certificates, issued for the Arrears of Pay, Commutation and Gratuity of the officers, Noncommissioned officers and Privates of the late North Carolina line. Also, of the Balances in Specie, for Pay and Subsistence in the Years 1782. and 1783. taken from the original Books and Vouchers of Robert Sumner Esq r . late agent for delivering the said Certificates, and paying the Specie to the said officers and soldiers by
Abner Thomas, agent for settling the accounts of North Carolina with the United States. I
in which said printed Book is stated Payments in 1782, to the 18 months Drafts under which head is found names & Ranks - No. amount - By whom accepted for. - among agent Number of the Number of Privates is found the Name of Robert Whitaker No 91237. Amount $76.60 Cents By whom accepted for Thomas Armstrong my Certificate that I sold as my manuscript in this annexed Certificate I sold to Andrew Armstrong - The names of all the officers I served under & mentioned before in my annexed application is stated in the above printed Book & the amt. of pay &c. accepted for - I received from Majr. Thomas Armstrong the above sum of $76.60 Cents though I stated in my annexed application that I thought it was

between twenty or eighty dollars. — This the 23 rd day of April 1833. —
Robt L. Whitaker
Sworn to & subscribed before me this 23 rd day of April 1833.
Henry Garrett L.P.
State of North Carolina I Mark A. Pettray clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for the County of Halifax, do hereby certify that Henry Garrett Esquire whose name appears signed to the above affidavit & certificate of Robt. L. Whitaker, — is in his own proper hand writing, & that he was at the time of signing the same an Acting Just. of the peace for the County of Halifax duly commissioned & qualified to act as such & full faith and credit is due & ought to be given as his official acts as such. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the Seal of my office at Halifax the 11 th day of May 1833. M. A. Pettray clerk By J. H. Harnelle Clk

Application for Restoration TO THE PENSION ROLLS, Under Act of February 4, 1865.
APPLICANT'S ADDRESS:
Nancy Whitaker Applicant Halifax North Carolina
FILED BY
Chipman Hasmer Esq. Washington City D. C.

Application for Restoration to the Pension Rolls
Whose Names have been Dropped under the Act of February 4, 1862.
State of North Carolina County of Halifax, ss.
On this 8th day of February, A. D. one thousand eight hundred and Sixty Eight, personally appeared before me, (1) Charles N. Webb a Justice of the Peace of the County of Halifax and State of North Carolina, Court in said State and County, the same being a Court of Record, (2) Nancy Whitaker (widow of Robert L. Whitaker) aged Seventy four years, a resident of Halifax County in the State of North Carolina, who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that (2) She is the identical (2) Nancy Whitaker who was a pensioner on the roll of the agency at Fayettesville North Carolina, and whose pension certificate is herewith returned; that (2) She has resided since the first day of January, A. D. 1861, as follows: at her residence about three and a half miles from the Town of Halifax that during this period (2) her means of subsistence have been (4) very poor, barely supporting herself from the proceeds of a small farm of about 22 acres, only about 12 acres of which is cleared land & very poor, and that (2) She has not borne arms against the Government of the United States, or (2) She has not in any manner encouraged the rebels, or manifested a sympathy with their cause; and that (2) She was last paid (2) her pension on the and to include day of the Year, A. D. 1858-
This application is made for the purpose of securing a restoration of (2) her name to the pension rolls, and of obtaining a new pension certificate, such as (2) She may be entitled to under existing laws, reference being made to the evidence heretofore filed in the Pension Office to substantiate (2) her original claim. And I hereby appoint Chipman Hasner Esq. of Washington D. C., my Attorney to present this my application, and perform all that is necessary therein, without revocation, as well as to receive my Certificate when issued.
Also personally appeared (6) John O'Brien, (5) Nancy Whitaker, a resident of (7) Halifax Town North Carolina and (6) George W. Owens also a resident of (7) Halifax Town North Carolina persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who, being by me duly sworn, say that they were present and saw (5) Nancy Whitaker, make her mark to the foregoing declaration; and they further swear that they have every reason to believe, from the appearance of the applicant and their acquaintance with (2) her that (2) She is the identical person (2) She claims to be; and they further swear that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim.
(8) John O'Brien (8) G.W. Owens
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 8th day of February A. D. 1868: and I hereby certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim.
(1) Charles N. Webb J.P. (seal)
OATH OF ALLEGIANCE.
I, Nancy Whitaker, do solemnly swear, (or affirm,) in the presence of Almighty God, that I will henceforth faithfully support, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Union of the States thereunder; that I will in like manner, abide by and faithfully support all laws and proclamations which have been made during the late rebellion with reference to the emancipation of Slaves: So help me God.
(2) Nancy Whitaker
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 8th day of Feb A. D. 1868 and I certify that the same was read before execution
(1) Charles N. Webb, J.P. (seal)

State of North Carolina } ss. COUNTY OF Halifax }
I, John Gregory Clerk of the County Court within and for said County, do certify that Charles V. Webb Esq., before whom the foregoing declaration, affidavits and acknowledgement were made, was, at the time of taking the same, and still is an acting Justice of the Peace within and for said County, duly commissioned and sworn, and that the several signatures, purporting to be his, which are appended to said declaration, affidavits and acknowledgement, are his genuine signatures.
In Testimony Whereof, I hereto set my hand and affix the Seal of our said Court, at Office in Halifax Town this 8th day of February A. D. 186 8
(Seal.)
John Gregory Clerk County Court Halifax County North Carolina
INSTRUCTIONS.
FIGURE (1)—Judge, Justice of the Peace, or Clerk having Seal. [NOTE.—If a Judge or Justice of the Peace authenticate the papers, the signature must be verified in usual form by the Clerk of the Court.
(2) He or She; Name of Applicant; His or Her; Him or Her; Himself or Herself, as the fact may be. (3) Name the place or places at which claimant has resided since last paid, and during the time for which original Pension has not been drawn. (4) Here name the employment or other means by which a livelihood has been gained. (4½) Means of subsistence. (5) Signature of Applicant. If X is made, two witnesses who can write must sign their names opposite the same. (6) Names of Witnesses in full. (7) State name of residence, City, Village, County, and State. If applicant resides in a City or Village, name of street must be given, and where houses are numbered, the number of the house. 8. Signature of Witnesses.
NOTES TO BE PARTICULARLY OBSERVED.
If the declarant, or any witness, sign by mark, the officer must certify that the contents of the paper were made known to the affiant and witnesses before signing.
In every case, the declaration or affidavit must be either signed by the affiant's own hand or else by mark, (X.) Signed by another hand, when the party is able to write, or without a mark when the party is unable to write, is wholly inadmissible.
The allegations made in the applicant's declaration, must be sustained by the testimony of two credible and disinterested witnesses, to be certified as such by the officer before whom the testimony is taken. If the applicant be an Invalid Pensioner, he must be examined by an Army Surgeon, or by a Surgeon duly appointed by the Pension Office, as to the continuance of the disability.
If a Widow, she must prove by two credible witnesses (certified to in the usual manner, and under seal) her continued widowhood.
If remarried, the minor children, (under 16,) through their guardian can apply for the Suspended Pension, and if the guardian of a minor child be newly appointed, he or she must file the proper evidence of his or her appointment as such.
In all cases, the ORIGINAL Pension Certificate must be surrendered.

In the matter of an Application of Nancy Whitaker, Widow of Robert L. Whitaker, for Restoration to Pension Roll
State of North-Carolina } Halifax County } An this the 20 th day of June A D 1868, personally appeared before the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid Greville C. Whitehead and Charles N. Webb, both resident Citizens of the Town and County of Halifax, and State of North-Carolina: persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to Credit, and who being by me duly sworn, according to Law, say, that they are now, and have been for more than Twenty Years, well acquaint- ed with Mrs Nancy Whitaker, Widow of the late Robert L. Whitaker, late of Halifax County aforesaid, and know her to be the identical Nancy Whitaker, widow as aforesaid, of the said Robert L. Whitaker, And they furthermore declare an oath, that the said Nancy Whitaker is still a widow and has so remained a widow, since the death of her said husband, Robert L Whitaker, and that they have no interest whatever in her Application for restoration to the Pension Rolls or in her Pension — Charles N. Webb G. C. Whitehead
Sworn to & subscribed before me this the 20 th day of June A. D. 1868
G. W. Owens J. P. Kirk

State of North Carolina)
Halifax County } I John G. Gentry, Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions of the County and State aforesaid do hereby Certify that J. H. O'Neal, whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Certificate is now and was at the time when he subscribed the same an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly Commissioned and Qualified and that full faith and Credit are due to his official Acts as such.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my name and affixed my Seal of office at office in Halifax Town this the 20th day of June A.D. 1865.
John G. Gentry Clerk County Court

In the Matter of Nancy Whitaker
Widow of Robt L Whitaker
Deduction for increase of Pension
J

Declaration for increase of Pension.
The State of North Carolina } Halifax County }
On this the thirtieth day of November A.D. one thousand eight hundred and sixty eight, personally appeared before me, John T. Gregory, Judge of Probate of the County and State aforesaid. Nancy Whitaker, aged Seventy five years, a resident of the County of Halifax and State of North Carolina, who, being duly sworn according to Law, declares that she is the identical person, to whom was granted Pension Certificate No 6067, payable at Raleigh North Carolina, at the rate of Forty Dollars per Annum, issued under the Act of the 3 rd February 1833, that she makes this declaration in order to secure the increase of her pension to which she is entitled under the thirteenth Section of the Act of July 27 th A.D. 1868. My Post Office address is as follows Halifax, Halifax County, North Carolina
Signed Sworn and delivered in presence of W. W. Coaster W. S. Hancett
Nancy X Whitaker Jurat

Also personally Appeared J. Godfrey C. Whithead and John A Reid residents of the County of Wake and State of North Carolina, persons whom I Certify to be respectable and entitled to Credit, and who, being by me duly Sworn, say that they were present and saw Nancy Whitaker Make her Mark to the foregoing declaration! and they further swear that they have every reason to believe, from the appear- ance of the Applicant, and their acquaintance with her, that she is the identical person, she represents herself to be, and that they have no interest in the prosecution of the Claim, and they do furthermore Certify that the said Nancy Whitaker remains a widow, Not having Mar- ried since the death of her late husband Robert L Whitaker -
J. G. Whithead J. A. Reid

State of North Carolina } Hobson County }
And the said Nancy Whitaker being by me duly sworn, deposeth and saith. that she has not intermarried, but continues the widow of the said Robert L Whitaker. late of the County of Hobson aforesaid, and that she is still a resident of the said County of Hobson aforesaid and State of North Carolina
Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of W. W. Carter W. S. Hance
his Nancy X Whitaker Mark
The State of North Carolina } Hobson County }
Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 30th day of November A.D. 1868 and I do hereby certify, that I have no interest, direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my name and affixed the seal of the said Court. At office in Hobson Town this the 30th day of November A.D. 1868
John P. Greer Probate Judge

The State of North Carolina } In the Probate Court Wakefield County } of Lord Carenly
And I do further certify that the contents of the foregoing declaration and affidavits were read over and explained to the several affiants before execution
In testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my name and affixed my seal of office - at office in Wakefield Town, this the 2 nd day of January 1869 -
John T. Gwyn Probate Judge