Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 11046, George R Walker, Va.

SERVICE
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Va.
Walker, George R. Lucy
R. 11046
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Seal Lucy Walker
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No 1 -
Declaration
The declaration of Lucy Walker in order to obtain the benefits of the acts of congress of the 7 th of July 1838 and the 3 rd day of August 1842
State of Kentucky Johnson county ss on this 13 th day of July 1844 personally appeared before the subscribers one of the acting and qualified Justices of the peace in and for the county of Johnson and state of Kentucky Lucy Walker a resident of the county of Johnson that state aforesaid aged seventy five years who being first 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 acts of congress passed July 7 th 1838 and the 3 rd of August 1842 granting pensions to widows of Deceased who served during the revolutionary war That she is the widow of George R. Walker who was a Lieutenant in the Army of the revolution and was commissioned as Lieutenant in the year 1779 and was discharged from service in the year 1781 he then lived in Prince Edward county and state of Virginia he was a militia officer and  the state  the The service was rendered in the eastern part of Virginia near where he was born and raised in Prince Edward county Virginia she states that he rendered service on the sea as a soldier and in the state of North Carolina which service she is not well able to describe as he was a long time engaged in the defense of his country during the revolutionary struggle as she has been informed by her husband and other acquaintances with his services. but the service for which she claims is during the period he served as a Lieutenant in the militia of the state of Virginia she states that she was married to her husband George R. Walker on the 26 th day of January 1788 in Warren county and state of Virginia at her father's house, Colonel John West she states that her husband George R. Walker departed this life

in the county of Bedford and state of Virginia on the 11 th day of March 1822 and was interred on his own farm in the same county she states that she came with her daughter to the State of Kentucky and county of Floyd but now Johnson a new county having been made and has lived here thirteen years last December she states that she was not married to her husband George B Walker prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January 1894 at the time above stated she further states that she has continued to be a widow ever since the death of her husband George B Walker and is now a widow she further declares that she has no bible record of her marriage or of the death of her husband but she declares that the the record of the family death and marriage is kept and in the hand writing of her husband in a small book made for that purpose which is herewith deposited and now on the back marked A which contains the record of the marriage of her first wife whose name was Fannie and contains the record of her death and the record of the date of the marriage which took place with my husband and myself which is in his own hand writing the book spoken of has been in my possession long before my husband's death and has been ever since I also herewith deposit a part of my husband's written experience to the Methodist Episcopal church which is in his own hand writing in which he speaks of our marriage and gives the date and he also speaks of his services in the war of the rebellion which is now marked B all the foregoing statements of my husband's services I have from his own speaking and others on that subject Lucy now Walker mark
I swear to and subscribe before me on the day and year above written and I do further certify that Lucy Walker is weakly and infirm and not able to attend to apear before a court without much indangering her health
E. Howes J.P.C.

Walker is personally known to me and that she is a woman of respectable character and standing in society and due credit ought to be given to her statement on oath given under my hand this day and date aforesaid
E. Howes J.P.G.C.
State of Kentucky Johnson County Set I John Harbre clerk of the court for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that E Howes is an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County of Johnson and State aforesaid duly authorized by law to administer oaths and was at the time of subscribing his name to the foregoing certificates and the same is his true and genuine signature.
I do hereby further certify that the within named Lucy Walker is personally known to me and she is a lady of respectable standing and character and due credit ought to be given to her statements when on oath In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 16 th day of January 1842 having no seal of office I affix my private seal
John Harbre clerk of the Johnson County Court
State of Kentucky Floyd County SS
I Edwin Friddle Clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid certify that John Howes is and was at the time of subscribing foregoing Certificate the Clerk of the County Court of Johnson County and that the signature thereof purporting to be his is his genuine signature and that from the

best information I can obtain there is no County Seal yet procured for said County Court of Johnson In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said County Court of Floyd May 17 th day of January 1845 Vallest Rodolph Trumble Clerk of Floyd County Court

The amended declaration of Lucy Walker in order to obtain a pension which she desires to be taken as a part of her declaration Bearing date the 13 th of July 1844 and which is hereto annexed She further declares that she was informed by her neighbours in the County of Bedford Virginia and by her husband George R Walker that the whole period of the services of her husband in the war of the revolution was about five years but as a lieutenant he served upwards of two years she states that she has seen a great many of the soldiers who said they served under him and heard them frequently converse on the subject she states that after the war was over her husband was promoted to the office of Captain and she well recollects of being at one of his company musters and there she seen a man by the name of Samuel Sanders came to the muster and when he seen her husband George R Walker he ran to him and lifted him up and carried him about saying this is my old officer that I served under and seemed to be much rejoiced in seeing my husband as he said it was the first time he had seen him since they quit the service Sanders was a large man and went home with us that night and I heard them both converse  converse on the subject that night she further declares that she had in her possession both his commission as Lieutenant and his discharge for the same for services rendered in the war of the revolution but she does not know what has become of them only as she is informed by her son-in-law Nicholson Hackworth who tells me when I lived with him and he was teaching school that he seen her children have the commission for a Thompson and also the discharge for a Thompson which he supposed I had given to them for Thompson which I have often given them Thompson out of the old papers belonging to my husband's old papers that I thought was of no use 

Expected I had not long to live but now I am helpless and need aid in therefore claim for the service of her husband for eight months of three months each as she is informed that the negro matilda were collected to review for three months each tower
Lucy Walker
This day personally appeared the above named Lucy Walker before me the undersigned a Justice of the peace in and for the county of Johnson and state of Kentucky and made oath to the statements contained in the amended declaration in law form of law Given under my hand this 16 th day of January 1845
E. Hawes JP JC
State of Kentucky Johnson County set
I John Hawes clerk of the court for the county aforesaid do hereby certify that E. Hawes is an acting Justice of the peace in and for the county of Johnson and state a- said duly authorized by law to administer oaths and was at the time of subscribing his name to the above certificate and the same is his true and genuine signature In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 16 th day of January 1845 having no seal of office I affix my private seal
John Hawes Clerk of the Johnson County Court

State of Kentucky Floyd County ss.
Redwin Trumble Clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid Certify that Johnson County is a new County and formed partly out of the County of Floyd and that John House who has subscribed the foregoing Certificate is the Clerk of the County Court of said County of Johnson and the signature to said Certificate purporting to be his is his genuine signature and further I certify that from the best information I can obtain there is no County Seal yet procured for said County Court of Johnson In testimony whereof I have herunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said County Court of Floyd this 17 th day of January 1845 Attest Redwin Trumble Clerk

The deposition of Delaware Walker of Johnson County State of Kentucky who is now about forty years of age he states that he is the son of Lucy Walker of Johnson County who is now an applicant for a pension as the widow of George R Walker who is said to be a soldier of the revolution he states that the book herewith correspond enclosed con- taining the family record marked A is the true family Record and I have known it to be the family record ever since I can recollect and the hand writing giving the date of the marriage of my father George R Walker and my mother Lucy Walker I believe to be the hand writing of my father George R Walker as I was well acquainted with his hand writing he further states that he was present at the death of his father George R Walker who died on the 4 th day of March 1833 in the county of Bedford and state of Virginia he was buried on his farm in the same county he further states that the paper herewith enclosed marked B being part of the written testimonials to the methodist church he knows to be the hand writing of his father George R Walker and further this deponent says not
Delaware his Walker mark
This day personally appeared before me the above named Delaware Walker who is personally known to me and made oth to the statements contained in the above deposition according to law that the statements contained in the above are true and I do hereby certify that due and proper credit ought to be given to his statement when on oath Given under my hand the 13 day of July 1844 in County of Johnson and state of Kentucky
E. Howes J.P.G.C.

State of Kentucky Johnson County ss I John House clerk of the court for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that E Hoanes is an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County of Johnson and State aforesaid duly authorized by law to administer oaths and was at the time of subscribing his name to the within certificate and the same is his true and genuine signature. and I do further certify that Delawar Walker is personally known to me and that due credit ought to be given to his statement when an oath
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 16 th day of January 1845 Having no seal of office I affix my private seal
John House clerk of the Johnson County Court Seal
State of Kentucky Floyd County ss.
I Edwin M. Mitchell clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid certify that John House is and was at the time of subscribing the forego- ing Certificate the clerk of the County Court of Johnson County and that the signature thereto affixed to the same is his genuine signature and that from the best information I can obtain there is no County Seal yet for said County Court of Johnson In testimony whereof
I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County Court of Floyd this 17 th day of January 1845. Teste Edwin Mitchell clerk of Floyd County Court

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Mr
Edward E. McLane
Attorney at Law Norfolk Virginia

Prestonsburg Ky Floyd county Ky December 5 th 1843
Sir I this day received yours of the 18 th Nov on the subject of the claim of Lucy Walker widow of George R Walker for a pension I sent her declaration to the pension office about one year ago she claims for the services of her husband as Lieutenant she claims under act of 7 th of July 1838. They were married 26 day of January 1788 after the last period of his service. He died the 4 th March 1822. Both the death and the marriage is proved to the satisfaction of the department by the family record I also forwarded to the department the written experience of George R Walker to the Methodist church which had been retained by the family in which he spoke of his services in the war of the revolution having wielded the sword in the service of his country through the war. The department admits that his declaration before the church was evidence of his service I also forwarded the deposition of two witnesses who had seen both his commission and his discharge as Lieutenant but the department would not admit of parole evidence to prove his commission but instructed me to write to Diane Anne Virginia to see if there was any record evidence to show that he was Lieutenant at that period I wrote to your friend Mr Lovett and he has forwarded to me a copy of the record showing the appointment of George R Walker as Lieutenant by the county court and on the date of his recommendation to the governor and also the date of his qualification as Lieutenant which will be satisfactory to the department as to him being an officer he qualified to his commission as Lieutenant on the 8 th day of January 1778 Now Sir the only difficulty that is in establishing her claim in full is the length of time that he was in service as

a Lieutenant his own statements as handed down to his family show that he was in service about five years or upwards in all, I would suppose from the early date of his appointment as Lieutenant that the principal portion of his service was as an officer his widow says that about the time of their marriage in '68 he was promoted to captain which was after the close of the war
Now sir if you will obtain any evidence showing the length of time that he was in service as Lieutenant it will be essential in the establishment of her claim and if you cannot from the lapse of so long time get positive evidence by those that were with him in service Try and get as strong traditionalary evidence as to that part as you can what has been said by those that professed to know how long he was in service as Lieutenant the evidence taken before a justice with the clerk's certificate and seal of office will read in the department now sir if you will be so good as to give your speedy attention to the old lady's business and charge her a reasonable fee for your trouble I will forward it to you for her, you make the inquiry to know if she has any children here. She has two sons John and Delaware respectable men she had one daughter here who married a man by the name of Nicolas Hackworth but her and her husband is both dead and has left six orphan children in the care of their grandmother Morris Walker the old lady is in limited circumstances and has the charge of her dear daughter's children she is an amiable old lady and is much respected here by her acquaintances be so good as to let me hear from you as soon as possible Edward E. Melam } turn over } yours Respectfully David H. Harris

The records of Princes anne show that George R Walker was appointed Lieutenant under captain Thomas Brock I sent the clerks fee to Mr Lovett on the reception of his letter to me which I suppose has reached him by this time if you see Mr Lovett give him my respects although I have never saw him I esteem him as a gentleman
D. H. Harris

is offered at Liberty, on the 10th day of next month, the money to be paid forth in four months; the first in 12 months thereafter. credit part of the sale is endorsed, negotiable either of the Banks in all the demands, and the purchaser has it in his power than the proportion and a discount of six per cent such prompt payment is allowed.
David Ross. 18th Jan. 1816
IN the Clerk's Office of the Court of Chancery for the Lynchburg, the twenty-third day of December, the only surviving acting executor against
John Loving, ex'rs. who was adm'r. of John the children, heirs and representatives of William Loving, deceased, to the widow of Joseph Staples Mary Loving, Charles Lucy his wife, John Talbot his wife, Joseph Loving and Milly his wife; George his wife James Loving, Sally Loving, Asa his wife, and Peggy his wife, and Nancy his wife.
Defts. Scratches awarded in this returned executed on the Deam Loving and John Loving by satisfactory evidence, that inhabitants of this country at the said Defendants do appear the first day of the next term if any they can against the sought; and that a copy of the writ with inserted in the Lynchburg months successively; and at the door of the Court-House, of Lynchburg.
Teste John Wills, c. c.
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SUBSCRIBER, opening a School, on the 4th day of March in a
His Excellency, Don Matias Carraseo, obtained the reward of the enemy concerned, the troops their steadiness during the action, and the fortitude with which they survived danger and fatigue. I hope, to be rewarded by his Majesty with the generosity that their zeal and patriotism deserve. I recommend very particularly to your Excellency the distinguished merit of Lieut. Don Matias Carraseo, who had the glory to pursue, overtake, and bring safe to his commander, the Monaster Morello.
God preserve your Excellency's life many years. Atango del Rio, November 6th, 1815. Signed by Eugenio de Nillesana, and addressed to his Excellency the Viceroy of New Spain, Don Felix Maria du Calleja.
From Miles's Weekly Register, Jan. 13.
BAD NEWS. —It is stated that a Mexican Gazette of the 9th of November, gives an official statement of the defeat and capture of the patriot chieftains, Moros, on the 4th of that month. Six pieces of cannon, many muskets and sabres, and all his baggage, fell into the hands of the royalists, together with a considerable number of prisoners.
It is again reported that Carthago has surrendered to the royalists. We trust, that like the many other former reports of the nature, that it will prove a tory fabrication to prevent the forwarding of supplies to the brave garrison.
Philadelphia Jan. 11.
FIRE. —About 2 o'clock this morning, a fire broke out in a part of the back buildings belonging to the Mint of the United States; the cause totally unknown. The machinery employed in preparing the Gold and Silver bullion for coinage, has suffered considerable injury; but little or no loss, either in the bullion or coins of the precious metals, will be sustained.
to say that the same... slaves of... and their character... excellent house servants: there also boys of good size for the women and children and a parcel elegant girls suitable to begin house-keeping. The whole will be positively sold for what they will command. Only Virginia or North Carolina bank notes will be received in payment. Epes Spence. Dinwiddie, January 9, 1816.
From 60 to 70 Valuable NEGROES WILL positively be offered for sale to the highest bidder, on the second Monday in February next, (being Caroline Court) at the Bowling Green, for ready payment, in notes of the Bank of Virginia or Farmers Bank. Among them are some valuable mechanics, a good cook, and from 15 to 20 likely young men and boys that have been accustomed to cropping. The sale will be continued from day to day, until completed.
JOHN HOMES, JOHN G. WOOLFOLK, Executors of John Hom a dec. Bowling Green, January 2, 1816.
THE SUBSCRIBERS Have just received a large assortment of Plated Castors, some of the best quality Cut Glass. Williams & Vinton 21st Dec.
SIX or eight young Ladies of standing and connections can be boarded for the present year on the hill, if immediate application is made. For good SCHOOLS, apply to the Principal. January 11.
Samuel Anthony
Handwritten signature: R. M. G.

say, that it surpasses every thing of the kind I am acquainted with, for applying caloric to the external surface of the human body. It is so capable of constantly supplying heat, so susceptible of a higher or lower temperature, and withal so easily adapted to a longer or shorter continuance of the gently enlarged surface, were great. Above all, the caloric may be re-blessed, laid to a part of the body, or to the entire body, to a robust person or to one upwards of the lowest debility, to an adult, or of charity, an infant, with so much ease and acceptability, that I really consider it one of the most happy expedients that a practitioner can employ.
For chills, torpor, and that apathy and languor of the cuticular surface, so often the forerunner or companion of fever, it is preferable to any other mode of applying heat. The Warm-bath, warm fomentations, and the vapors of hot water are very inferior to it.
The patients in our hospital are exceedingly pleased with it, and for myself, I explain it, I order it, and I recommend it.
Accept the assurances of my high esteem and regard.
SAMUEL L. MITCHELL.
The following certificate of the Rev. Mr. Reid, a learned and excellent minister of the Presbyterian Church of our place (Lynchburg,) is the more interesting on account of his residence in the same town which gave birth to the invention. Those who know Mr. Reid will know how to appreciate his testimony.
Lynchburg, Sept 28, 1815.
DEAR Sir, I have had your Patent Steam Bath in use in my family, about two years, have applied it in a variety of cases, and have always perceived the happiest effects to follow. In a word, I consider it a most efficient agent in arresting, in their incipient state, all diseases originating in cold; and that a judicious person, by its aid, may generally manage all common cases of sickness in his family without medical assistance.
Yours very respectfully.
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on the 23d December last, a Red Pocket Book, containing sundry papers, amongst which was a receipt paid by Wm. A. Burwell Esq. to the subscriber for his balance of a due bill on the U. States for his pay and some two or three dollars. A generous reward will be given to any person delivering it to the subscriber in Bedford County.
Benj. Walden jr.
January, 11.
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WILLIAM HOGGATT, Esq.
OF Salem, in the County of Washington and Territory of Indiana, offers his services as an Agent for such non-resident proprietors of lands in the said Territory, as may think proper to employ him. He will attend to any commands in relation to non resident lands, on a moderate commission. — Those who may require such an agent, may rest assured, that Mr. Hoggatt is a man of integrity and punctuality.
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January 11.
The Masonic Hall
LOTTERY.
NOW drawing every week, in the City of Baltimore, 600 Tickets each day.
The wheel contains
  1 Capital prize of $40 000   5 do. 10 000   5 do. 5 000   10 do. 1,000   13 do. 500 
And the usual proportion of 100's 50's, 20's and 12's.
A few undrawn Tickets on hand and for sale at the Press Office.
Also a few undrawn Tickets, in the GRAND NATIONAL LOTTERY, which still contains
  2 prizes of $20 000   1 do. 10,000   3 do. 5,000   12 do. 1,000   15 do. 500 
Besides several 100's, 50's, &c. &c.
Present price of Tickets $1.
Orders enclosing Cash or Prize Tickets in any of the Northern Lotteries will be promptly attended to—And Tickets examined gratis.
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T. A. President Taylor, Miss Sarah Perry, Samuel Tardy, Richard Turner.
V—Tines Vigus.
W—Samuel W. Warren ston, Capt. Elias Willis, Mrs. William Williams, James the S. Winston, Richard W Ware.
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The Post IS removed to the corner by H. & J. Muer kept in that part of the ho on the alley, opposite D 3 37
To the Patrons of the Centinel.
HAVING disposed ing materials of the Centinel, we have author powered Mr. Winston collect the debts due to establishment.
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N B. Mr. Blair will Lynchburg at Mrs. B. Thursdays and Fridays until March. At Mr. vern, Liberty, on Court at Mr. Jourdan's Gin House in February.
A Tract of FOR SALE
ON the 20th current the highest bidd Ware's Tavern in this cou 228 Acres
on which Henry Balleng under the direction of ford; who will make kno of sale and describe its q provements, among whic ed house and Orchard,— desirable for the cultivat co.
Amherst, January 11.
STRAYED from the the 30th Dec. a son four feet eight or nine a white streak in his face top of his weather a

Wednesday 7 th August 1782. —
George Reynolds Walker, son of Thomas B and Sarah Walker, was married to Judith Naynes, Daughter of Major Erasmus Naynes of Princys Anne Ct.
Monday 3 rd Nov r 1783 Sarah their daughter was born. And died March 18 th 1784.
= Friday 17 Dec r George Reynolds their son was born. at 9 ocloch at night.
= Tuesday 17 octo r 1786 Erasmus their son was born and died aged 12 days. —
= July 20 th 1787 Judith wife to George Reynolds Walker departed this life. Aged 22 years. Her death was much lamented by all who knew her. She was a very affectionate wife, a tender indulgent mother a kind mistress & a benevolent friend —

Saturday 26 th January 1788 in the evening George Reynolds Walker was Married to Lucy West, Daughter of Col o John West of Blunt point Warwick Virginia -
Thursday 25 February 1791 Thomas West their son was born, and died aged 9 days.
Monday 28 November 1793 Elizabeth Seaton their daughter was born at 8 oclock in the morning.
Thursday 10 th March 1796 John West their son was born at 8 oclock in the evening.
Monday 1 st October 1798 Thomas their son was born at 8 oclock in the morning.
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Hyde county State of Kentucky.
The deposition of John W Walker after being duly sworn before me according to law deposes and sayeth that he is the son of George B Walker and Lucy Walker, the said Lucy his mother now being an applicant for a pension under the laws of the united states granting pensions to widows of the soldiers of the revolution. He states that he is about forty eight years of age and his mother is the widow of the said George B Walker. Deponent states that he is and has been well acquainted with the hand writing of his said father George B Walker and he further states that the book herewith exhibited now marked A is the family record of his father and the hand writing in said book giving the date of the marriage of his father and mother is in the hand writing of his father and he further states that the paper herewith now marked B being a part of his father's written experience to the methodist church is in his father's hand writing and he states that he recollects of seeing the book before spoken of in his mother's possession for upwards of thirty years. He states that his father died in Bedford county and state of Virginia. He states he saw him die and was at his burying he was buried on his own farm in Bedford county Virginia. He departed this life on the fourth of march 1832 and he plans his death on the family records in my hand writing. He states that he knows nothing of his father's services only as he spoke about his services in the war I have seen his sword plume and apparel and coats as an officer and has heard him speak of being both in the service of his country both on sea and land and further the deponent sayeth not.
John W Walker

The within deposition sworn to be fore me the subscriber an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the county of Floyd and state of Kentucky and I do further certify that the Within named John W. Walker is personally known to me and due credit ought to be given to his statement when on oath Given under my hand this 3 rd day of August 1844
Lindsey Sayre JP F.C.
State of Kentucky Floyd County ss
Redwin Grumble Clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid Certify that Lindsey Sayre is and was at the time of signing the foregoing Certificate an acting Justice of the Peace of said County and that the signature thereto purporting to be his is his genuine Signature In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said Court this 17 th day of January 1845 attest Redwin Grumble Clerk

Sunday 16 th October 1803 Delaware. West their Son was born. at 3 o'clock afternoon.
= Friday 19 th July 1805 Louis a Barlow their daughter was born. at 3 o'clock in the morning.
= Sunday 24 th Jany. 1808 Charlotte West their daughter was born. at \frac{1}{2} after 12 meridian

Elizabeth A. Robertson wife to Miles Robertson and daughter of George A. Walker & Louisa his wife died Nov r 6 th 1835 in the evening twilight

Friday 9 th August 1799 Hannah, daughter of My Negro Milly, was born. —
Saturday 9 th November 1805. Lucy, daughter of Milly, was born. —
Sunday 23 rd Nov. 1817. Henry, son of Hannah, was born. at 11 o'clock at night —
Wednesday 5 th Jan y 1820 Charles, son of Hannah was born at 6 o'clock in the evening

4 th day of March 1822 G. B. Walker has departed this life
23 rd of August 1832 Louisa B Walker daughter of G. B. Lucy Walker departed this life

the one formerly the property of Mr. Re...
LEAD & TAIL
1813 April 16 th My Mare Polly brought a Horse colt called Spiller. —————
1815 May 5 th Polly brought a mare colt, called Lady —————
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Reward THE subscriber offers his service on Thursday the fifteenth

On the 29 th day January 1835 John Walker & Elizabeth Hucknall was married —

Floyd County, Kentucky Apr. 15. 1846.
Dear Sir, I take my pen to inform you that My Mother's agent David R. Harris has left this country in a clandestine manner - he moved off a few nights ago in the night with all of his family without telling any person know his intention - I am inclined to think he intends to act the ascal . I wish you to pay no further attention to any of his communications or any of his agents except My Mother's family or some one that we may direct - I have recd your friendly communications and have sent you some money through the agency of Harris for your trouble - I am a cousin to your wife - My Mother is the wife of George R. Walker - He is to Thos Walker Grandfather to your Lady - My Mother is reduced to indigent circumstances & would be glad

to get what is coming to my father if she could - Harris has been trying for it some time & has gone off at least in this manner be pleased in future to direct your letters to me or my Mother Lucy Walker or her agent such as we may direct - I also sent a conditional bond upon Mother & myself if you should succeed - I write this to put you upon your guard - My Mother & family Join me in love to all of our principal relations -
Your very Respectfully
John W. Walker

Commonwealth of Kentucky Floyd County ss.
I Edwin Trimple Clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid Certify that John House is and was at the time of sub- scribing the foregoing Certificate the Clerk of the County Court of Johnson County and that the signature thereof purporting to be his is his genuine signature and that from the best information I am obtain there is no County Seal yet procured for said County Court of Johnson In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of said County Court of Floyd this 17 th day of January 1845 attest Edwin Trimple Clerk of Floyd County Court

The deposition of Nicholson Hackworth of Johnson county Ky after being duly sworn deposes and saith that he has been well and personally acquainted with Lucy Walker and her husband George R Walker her husband ever since the year 1818 only being acquainted with the said George R Walker from that time until his death he states that it was allways stated in the neighbourhood in which the said George R Walker lived that he was a Lieutenant in the war of the revolution he states that he heard a man man by the name of Mazer went who he was well acquainted with speak of being with George R Walker in the service of the revolution speaking of being in the Scramages and engagements with the British at the Cornel Swamp and at least point and at Norfolk I have seen a commission among the papers of George R Walker which was a commission to the said George R Walker as Lieutenant the commission bears date in the year 1779 as a militia officer which commission was signed as I now recollect by Patrick Henry Governor He further states that he seen a discharge to the said George R Walker which was a discharge as a Lieutenant the length of time of the service named in the discharge he does not recollect he states that the last he seen of the commission one of his children being the grand child of the said Lucy Walker had it at school for a thumb paper and my best recollection is that I seen one of my children have the discharge for a thumb paper and my opinion is they were both destroyed in that way I was the teacher of the school at where they were destroyed my recollection is that the discharge was a discharge for services rendered in the time

of the revolution but am not able to give the exact date of the discharge he states that he heard the said George B Walker speaking of one engagement that that he was in in the swamps where him and his captain divided the Troops where one part was at one end of a causeway and the other at the other end and had a conflict or engagement with the British where there was a great loss of the enemy
Nicholas Hackworth
This day personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the peace in and for the county of Johnson and state of Kentucky the above named Nicholas Hackworth and made oath to the foregoing deposition in due form of law and I do certify that the said Nicholas Hackworth is personally known to me an old citizen of this county and due credit ought to be given to his statement when on oath given under my hand the 14 th day of January 1845
E. Hovey J.P.J.

State of Kentucky Johnson County ss I John House clerk of the court for the county aforesaid do hereby certify that E. Hawes is an acting Justice of the peace in and for the county of Johnson and state aforesaid and duly authorized by law to administer oaths and was at the time of subscribing his name to the within certificate and the with- in name is his true and genuine signature I do hereby further certify that the within- named Nicholas Hookworth is personally known to me and that he is an old and respectable citizen of the county and due credit ought to be given to his statement when an oath
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 16 th day of January 1845 th having no seal of office I affix my private seal,
John House clerk of the Johnson County court

Pentruille March 6-1851
Johnson Co. Ky
John P. Neely Esq
Sir
Yours of the 10 th February duly came to hand - the reading of which have led me to believe that my first letter was miss under stood - Now Sir - The Case referred to is as followes - The papers in the Case was first sent on by David R Harris who under took to investigate the Case - And afterwards the Hon John P Martin under took said Case and forwarded the papers a second time in said Case - now Sir the Case is the Case of George R Walker who served in the Revolution - early part of 1786 and was a Captain in the Virginia line and after his death his widow whose name was Lucy Walker also filed her decla- -ration as well as her deceased husbands and caused the necessary Depositions to be taken in both Cases and were put in to the hands of the said Harris and Martin at different times but yet I can not see how they were disposed of in the Pension office
Now Sir I desire you to investigate said claim by looking up said papers and inform me what is done and if there is any further proof necessary please inform me what it is that is necessary and I will try to make it and if the claim can be made out and the money drawn you shall be sufficiently rewarded - The said George R. and Lucy Walker is my

Father and Mother — My Father departed this life some 25 years ago and my mother some 4 years ago
Now Sir I desire you to seek the pension office for Service papers and investigate the same and for the purpose of making out the above claim and doing every thing that is necessary in the cause as aforesaid Either in law or Equity I hereby nominate and appoint you my agent and attorney and your acts shall be as binding on me as if I were present and doing it my self that is to say every thing that it would be necessary for me to do if I were present yours with due Respect &c
John T. Peabody Esq. Delaware Walker
P.S. if this case can be made out and is done there is others in this country that you will get that is to say some of the wars of 76 also of 1812
Now Sir Sir let me hear from you as soon as it is practicable
D. Walker

March 3, 1933.
W. H. Clay 302 Arcade Ashland Kentucky.
BA-J/ILL George R. Walker R. 11046
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to George Reynolds Walker, a native of Campbell or Bedford County, Virginia, and a surgeon in the Revolutionary War.
The record of George Reynolds Walker given below is obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, R.11046, based upon the military service of George Reynolds Walker in that war.
George Reynolds Walker, son of Thomas R. and his wife, Sarah, was born April 3, 1760 in Princess Ann County, Virginia, and lived there at the time of the Revolutionary War. His father died January 28, 1788 and his mother died in 1792. It was stated that the Reynolds in his name was from his grandfather on his mother's side.
George R. Walker married August 7, 1782, Judith Haynes, daughter of Major Erasmus Haynes of Princess Ann County; she died July 20, 1787, aged twenty-two years. Their children were Sarah, born November 3, 1783 and died March 18, 1784, Erasmus, born October 17, 1786 who lived but twelve days, and George Reynolds, born December 17, who survived his mother, aged then about two years.
George R. Walker married January 26, 1788, Lucy West, daughter of Col. John West of Blunt Point, Warwick, Virginia; their marriage took place at the home of her father.
George R. Walker died March 4, 1822 and was buried on his farm in Bedford County, Virginia.
Lucy Walker, the soldier's widow, applied for pension on account

of the service of her husband, George R. Walker, in the Revolutionary War, July 13, 1844; she was then seventy-five years of age and resided in Johnson County, Kentucky.
She stated then that George R. Walker served during the Revolutionary War as a soldier and as a sailor at sea, length of his services five years: that he was an ensign in the Virginia troops in 1777, was commissioned January 8, 1778, lieutenant and served as such about two years, a part of the time in Captain Thomas Brock's Company, that he served in North Carolina, was in the battles of Dismal Swamp, at Norfolk and at West Point, and that he continued to serve until the end of the war.
Her claim was not allowed as the proof of service as required by the pension laws was not furnished.
It was stated also that after the war, said George R. Walker was promoted to rank of Captain.
The widow resided with her daughter in Johnson County, Kentucky, in 1845, after that moved to Floyd County, same state, where she lived with her son, John W. Walker, and in 1847 was living in Johnson County. She died April 30, 1847 in Johnson County, Kentucky.
The record shows the following children of the soldier and his wife, Lucy:
Thomas West born February 25, 1791, died aged 9 days. Elizabeth Seaton " November 28, 1793. John West " March 10, 1796. Thomas " October 1, 1798. Delaware West " October 16, 1803. Louisa Barlow " July 19, 1805, died August 23, 1832. Charlotte West " January 24, 1808.
*****
The following is also copied from the record referred to-
Elizabeth S. Robertson, wife of Mills Robertson and daughter of George R. Walker and Louisa his wife, decsd. Nov. 6, 1825.
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John W. Walker and Elizabeth Hackworth , married January 29, 1835.
*****

In January, 1845, Nicholas Hackworth, son-in-law of the soldier and Lucy Walker, resided in Johnson County, Kentucky; he had been a school teacher, referred to children of his and to the time when the above noted Lucy Walker lived with him, but did not give the name of his wife. In December, 1845, the said Nicholas Hackworth and his wife were both deceased, survived by six children, who were with their grandmother, Lucy Walker; the names of the children are not given.
In 1846, the son, John W. Walker, referred to previously was a resident of Floyd County, Kentucky.
In 1851, the son, Delaware Walker resided in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky; he was then the only surviving child of the soldier and his wife, Lucy Walker.
Reference was made to Captain Thomas R. Walker, a Revolutionary War soldier, and the brother of the soldier, George R. Walker.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Assistant to Administrator.

Norfolk April 20 th 1865
J L Edwards Esq Dear Sir
Yours of 17 th inst is before me. During the years 1845 to 46 & 47 testing of the some evidence, was sent to the department in behalf of the application of Mrs Lucy Walker, widow of Geo R Walker decd. Since that time conclusive testing has come in my possession, sufficient to establish the claim. Be pleased to inform me, if the claim has been established, as to whether the pension has been drawn.
With much esteem
Your Obed Servt
Edw E M c Lane

Susa Walker widow of Geo Walker Captain W. Rev. Service application made from Kentucky
J. T. Kirby

No 11788 Lucy Walker
Ky
21 st Let to A. H. Harris April 11. 1845
Hon. J. R. Martin 15 th May
let to E. E. Mc Lane
Oct 20. 49 - same day 24.
Let to Name Dec 29. 49
let to S. H. Sawille Jan 28. 50
let to E. E. Mc Lane April 27. 50
act 7 May 1838

11784
Lucy Walker Geo. R. Kentucky
ms p 11246
Ltr J.W. Sanetelle 15 May 1850
Decision affirmed by the Secretary of the Interior June 28, 1850. See letter filed in the "Decision".
E. E. McLane 11 Oct 1850
Same, Jan 27/52
See copy inside dated June 28, 1850.
Feb 7 July 1855

Norfolk Dec 20 1847
Mr J. L. Edwards
Dear Sir: I addressed a letter to the depart- ment on 28 th inst enclosing documentary evidence, connected with the claim of Lucy Macken, Widow of Geo R Macken, from which I have not heard as yet.
In order to convince you of the necessity of immediate attention, I now enclose the letter of her then agent, written 2 years ago, by which her situation will be more known.
Hoping the department will respond favorably, I am
Yours Very Respectfully
Edward B. M c Lane

Prestonburg Floyd county Ky February 7 th 1845
Sir inclosed I send you the paper of Lucy Walker an applicant for a pension as the widow of George R Walker she has no bible record of the marriage but she recdts a small book containing the record of the marriage and death of her husband also his return appearance to the methodist church which gave the date of their marriage and he also speaks of his services in the revolutionary war please give me an answer as soon as practicable
Yours
Respectfully
David R Harris
Honble
J L Edwards
Commissioner of pensions

Norfolk Nov. 10 th 1847.
M r J L Edmonds
Sir.
Yours of 20 th ult o in reply to mine of the 5 th ult o has been received, for which you will please receive my thanks. In yours of 21 st April 1845 to M r D H Harris (your note to which letter you referred in your last to me) you observe that the declaration of the widow is returned in order that it may be made in open Court; you will please inform me, if the declaration has been amended, and returned to the Department as directed. I have written to the heir, several times but got no answer.
Yours Very Respectfully, Edward E M c Lean

Art.
State of Kentucky, Johnson County, ss. Be it known, that before me N. C. Waldeck a justice of the peace, in and for the county aforesaid, personally appeared Delaware Walker, and made oath in due form of Law, that he is the son of Lucy Walker, the identical person, who commenced making application, for a pension, for the services of her husband, George B. Walker, and is now dead, and that the deceased Lucy Walker resided in Johnson County, in the State of Kentucky for the space of about two years before her death, and that previous thereto she resided in Floyd County State of Kentucky, and that she was originally from the State of Virginia. Sworn and subscribed this 29 th day of January 1853 before me N. C. Waldeck ss. Witness my hand
State of Kentucky Johnson County ss. I John Hawes Clerk of the county court of the county and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Nicholas C. Waldeck is a Justice of the peace, in and for said county, duly commissioned and qualified; that his commission was dated on the 24 th day of February 1843, and continues during good behaviour, and that his signature above written is genuine. Given under my hand having no seal as officer I have affixed my private seal John Hawes Clerk of the County Court

State of Kentucky Floyd County S.S. I Edwin Grumble Clerk of the County of Floyd and State of Kentucky, certify, that the hand writing on the other page purporting to be John H. Howes, is genuine and that he is the Clerk in and for the County of Johnson and State of Kentucky.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of my office, this 30 th day of January 1850.
Attest Edwin Grumble clk by James Grumble Dr

Pension Office, Jan 7. 27. 1852.
Sir:
It is contrary to the rules of this Dept. to return any papers when once filed here in support of any claim, or to furnish copies of any such without knowing the object or purpose for which they are desired.
Eq. E. McLane Esq. Norfolk. Va.

Norfolk Nov 12 1850
Hon J L Edwards
Dear Sir
Your favor of the 11 th in regard to the claim of Lucy Mackay has duly received. You state the testimony to be defective. Be pleased to review the testimony with me as per your own statement in part. In your letter to D R Harris of 21 st April 1845 you "admit the declaration of Geo R Mackay made before the Commission , showing that he was in service during the war." You also require "the goods be held with the names of the field officers with whom he served." On the 20 th June last I enclosed you his qualifications as a officer in D R Mackay's letter with the names of the officers with whom he served. You also returned to Mr Harris her declaration before the magistrate, in order that the proceedings might be made before a court. This has doubtless been done by her counsel J W Santalla or some one else, and entered to the department. "The date of the marriage you admit to be satisfactory." His rank as Lieutenant is established by the certified copy of his qualifications transmitted you on the 20 th June. You now I suppose you now require the length of service. I enclosed to J W Mackay in February 1845 the deposition of J Biddle aged 81 years establishing that fact, and requesting him to forward the same to your department. If he has done so the requirements are.

of your letter to D R Harris of 21 st April 1845 are complied with. If he has not done so please to inform me, and also state the deficiency in the testimony .
I feel an interest in this case because I believe it to be a just claim
Your early attention is requested.
With much esteem
Your Obedt Servant
Edward E. N o Lane

Pension Office 11 th Nov. 1850
Sir:
My decision against the claim of Lucy Walker was appealed from, and now by the Secretary of the Interior con- firmed on the 28 th Inst. last - The Case must therefore stand rejected, unless all the proof heretofore required can be adduced.
E. A. M c Lean Esq Norfolk Va.

Norfolk Mar 5 th 1857
Hon Jas E Heath
Dear Sir
On the 20 th June 1857 I ordered to your predecessor, the reserve qualifications of Geo R Walker as an officer of the Revolu- -tion, in behalf of the claim of his widow, for a pension under the act of Congress of July 7 th 1838. Mr Edwards informed that no papers could be retaken out of the office, and I am therefore compelled to submit your hands a copy of the papers above alluded to. There were other papers sent at the same time, but I on- -ly desire a copy of the qualifications.
With much esteem Your Obedt Servant
Emd E W Lane

(Copy.)
Department of the Interior June 28, 1850.
Sir,
I herewith return the papers in the case of Lucy Walker, and have to inform you that your report thereon has been forwarded by this Department.
I remain,
Very respectfully
Your M. Servt.
Signat F. Ewing
J. L. Williams Esq Com d of Pensions

Louisville Ky. May 6. 1850.
Hon. D. Ewing Secy. &c.
Dear Sir.
In Jan'y. last I forwarded the application of Mrs Lucy Walker. (widow of George R. Walker) for a pension. to J. S. Edwards. Esq. — and can get no answer from him. as to the action taken, whether it is to be rejected. or allowed. —
I also forwarded (at the same time) the application of Mrs Susanna Wells. widow of Rich d . Wells. a dec d pensioner. who claimed under the Act of 1838. — I rec d from Mr Edwards. an answer concerning this claim saying "it would be allowed under the act of 4 th March 1848. to which I consented, and wrote him to forward me a certificate, since which time, I have not been able to get a word from him. in either case. — Your attention is respectfully solicited to the papers in these two cases. (which are in Mr Edward's possession) and an answer concerning their final disposition, requested. at your earliest convenience.
Very Respectfully
Yours
J. M. Sawtelle

Norfolk April 30 1850
J L Edwards Esq.
Dear Sir
Yours of 27 th inst with a copy of your letter addressed to J M Garstade, Laurens, in regard to the claim of Levy Mueker now duly received. On the 28 th Feb 1848 I forwarded to J M Mueker of Prestonburg all the evidence required according to yours of 21 st April 1845 ad- dressed to D H Harris of Prestonburg. Ky. This testing was the second proof of his qualifications as a Lieutenant, and the names of the associate officers, and the deposition of John Biddle as to his services. Will you be pleased to inform me, if this additional testimony has been filed with you? If so, that is all can be done, and also that the law requires, (allowing a liberal construction) The "second as documentary evidence showing the duration of each term of service", if obtained at all, must be obtained here where the services were performed, and, to my knowledge cannot be obtained. In all the cases which have been decided upon by the Governor of Virginia, and in all manner of bounty land given, no such "special and particular proof" as this was ever required. It was sufficient to know that the officer was legally qualified, performed services due required, and held himself in readiness to obey the call of his country. Over.

hope in that a just meritorious claim will not be thrown aside, in the absence of such immaterial testimony. The proof as to the "Morning children, and the death of the claimant," can be established at any moment.
Awaiting your resubmittal of the matter, in favor of an aged venerable lady, I remain dear sir. With much esteem
Your obed Servant
Earl R Mc Lane
Please inform me whatever news of the matter you may take, as Mrs. Walker is a distant relative of mine.

E. M. Lane Mar 27/30

Penna Office, April 27 1850
Sir, The accompanying copy of a letter addressed to J. W. Sautelle, Esq of Louisville, Ky. on the 28 th of January last, wherein will show you the objections which exist to the admission of the claim of Lucy Walker, widow of George R. Walker.
C. C. Lane, Esq Norfolk, Va.

Louisville Ky. Feby. 7. 1850.
J. L. Edwards Esq. Dear Sir
I enclose the certificate of the Clerk of Johnson County Court, as to the time of the death of Lucy Walker, claimant of Pension - and of the identity of her only child (surviving) Mr. Delaware Walker. — In your "instructions" dated July 9. 1836. in regard to the "rules prescribed by the President of the U.S. adopted by the Secretary of War". — I find the following — "7. In a case where the service of the deceased officer or soldier is clearly proved by record or documentary evidence, or the affidavit of a commissioned officer showing the grade and length of service of the deceased, the particulars in relation to the service are not required to be set forth in the claimants declaration, except so far as to show that the claimant or claimants, is, or are the widow or children of the deceased." No 8. The claimant must, in every case where there is no record or documentary proof of the revolutionary service of the deceased officer or soldier, produce the testimony of at least one credible witness &c. Perhaps you will inform me that this is not applicable to this case, if so you will excuse me for thinking (as I did) that it was , as it is headed "Rules of evidence in widows and orphans claims". — Again, in your "rules of evidence under Act of 7. July 1835." occurs a paragraph, No 3. almost a fac-simile of the one quoted above "No 7." I would now, most respectfully ask, — is not the certificate of the Clerk of the county in Virginia. — certifying that Mr. Walker. was appointed Lieutenant in the Army, by the Governor. — record proof of his rank , if not of his service?. and is not the evidence of a brother soldier, Mr. John Biddle, as to

the length of time, of service - sufficient?
In my opinion, you have in this case, the evidence of a credible witness, as to service, confirmed by record! - And it would appear from the reading of paragraph "marked 8," quoted above, that a pension would be granted on the evidence of one credible witness, as to service in the revolution, without any record or documentary evidence.
If I have misconstrued the meaning of these instructions, or have been guilty of any impertinence in stating my convictions in this matter, you will please excuse me, and do me the favor to inform me whether it is necessary for me to forward the original declaration of Mrs. Walker, (as it is in possession of a person who refuses to give it up, except he is paid a certain sum, for doing so!) and oblige
Yours Very Respectfully J. H. Sawtelle

State of Kentucky } ss. Johnson County
Not
I John Howes clerk of of the Court of Johnson County, holden at Paintsville, in and for said County, do certify that satisfactory ev- idence has been exhibited to said Court, That Lucy Walker was a resident of the County of Johnson in the State of Kentucky, and died in the County of John- -son in State of Kentucky in the year 1847, on the 30 th day of April that she left a Son whose name is Schuyler Walker
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and aff- ixed my private seal having no Seal of office at Paintsville this 28 th day of January in the year of our Lord 1850
At John Howes clerk (Seal) of the Johnson County Court
State of Kentucky Floyd County } ss.
I Edwin Trimble, Clerk of the County and State aforesaid, certify that the hand-writing above, purporting to be John Howes is his, and that the signature as above is genuine; and that he is the Clerk of Johnson County in State of Kentucky.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office, this the 30 th day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hun- -dred and fifty
Attest Edwin Trimble clk. by James Trimble D.C.

Pension Office May 15 th 1850
Sir,
The additional testimony in the case of Susanna Wells widow of Richard Wells, who claimed under act 7 th July 1838, has been ex d & filed. It is shown therefrom that she was married in Sept r 1797, and not in 1793 as has been asserted. Before a certificate can be issued under act 29 July 1848, she should make a declaration under that act as required in the enclosed printed sheet. If she be dead, evidence of the most satisfactory character should be produced in open court, showing the date of

her death and the name or names of the children, if any, now surviving. If the disbursed have died before the passage of the act of 29 th July 1848, there would be no legal claim.
The original declaration made in 1844 and the amendments in 1845 and 1846 transmitted by you in the case of Lydia Walker widow of George R. Walker under act 7 July 1838 have been filed. They add nothing to the testimony already filed to authorize the admission of the claim. Second is alleged in the Virginia militia as a Secretant. Recd in doc- umentary proof of the actual service performed should be produced in order to a favorable decision.
J. W. Sautelle Esq 15 May 1850
J. W. Sautelle Esq Louisville Ky

Pension Office
720
January 28, 1850
Sir,
The additional testimony in the case of Lucy Walker deed widow of George R. Walker, widow at of 7 th July 1838, has been ex d & filed.
Records or documentary evidence should be produced showing the duration of each term of actual service as a Seafaring man. The date of the claimants death should be proved in open court and the names of the children now surviving should be shown. The cost should certify its opinion under seal of office. The letter from this office is herewith returned.
J. W. Sawtelle Esq. Louisville. Ken

J. L. Edwards Esq. Commr of Pensions

Louisville Ky. Jany 11. 1850
Dear Sir.
I enclose you the evidence in the case of Mrs Lucy Walker's application for a Pension, for the service of her husband (George R. Walker) in the Revolutionary War, concerning which, you had a correspondence with Mr. D. R. Harris in 1845. — The evidence was obtained by Mrs. H. in 1846, and her declaration (which you returned for that purpose) was submitted, and approved, by a Court of Record, as directed by you — soon after, Mrs. Walker died, which is the reason for the matter being deferred.
U. Son of Mr. Walker now wishes the matter investigated.
The instructions contained in your letter to Mr. Harris (which I enclose) have been complied with, and as soon as I can procure the declaration made by Mrs. H. and the declaration, and proof of identity of the son, I will forward them to you.
If the Pension is granted, does not Mr. Walker's receive pay from the 4 th of March 1831, to the day of his death, and Mrs. Walker from that Time, under all subsequent Acts to the day of her death?
Very Respectfully Yours.
J. W. Sawtelle
J. L. Edwards Esq—
Commissioner of Pensions Washington
D.C.

Norfolk Nov 28 th 1847
W m J. L. Edwards
Dear Sir? Yours of the 24 th inst. in answer to mine of the 10 th is now before me. I have the satisfaction of informing the department, that I have obtained evidence from an aged gentleman by the name of Piddle, who has deponed I herewith enclose, stating the time of service performed by W m C. R. Walker, his character as an Officer, &c. Also the certificate of the Clerk of the State Co. Court as to the date of this qualification, all of which answer to the requisition of your letter of 21 st April to W m J. K. Harris, now in my possession.
I will also state that her declaration can be obtained at any moment, and should this meritorious claim be allowed, it be may pay into the treasury. This is a claim, appealing loudly to the warmest sympathies of our nature, in behalf of an aged widow & helpless orphan (grandchild) who are living with her, and I must suppose to your early and favorable action in regard to it.
To morrow I leave for you. I have passed to Washington with a power of Attorney from W m L. Walker, to make the arrangements for her to receive her pension.
Yours very Respectfully
Edward E. H. Lane
N. B. W m J. K. Harris, her former agent has left that country, and no attention should be paid to his communications.

Pension Office
Decr 29 1847
in
The additional evidence in the case of Lucy Walker, widow of Geo R Walker has been received and filed with her other papers.
So far as Mrs Walker's declaration transmitted to her agent D. H. Harris on the 21 st April 1845, shall have been returned to this Office her case will be taken up and examined with the benefit of all the evidence filed in support of her claim. She has no declaration setting forth her claim now before this Department.
Edward E. Mc Lane Esq. Norfolk VA

C. W. McEane Oct 20. 89

163 Pension Office October 20th, 1847
Sir
In answer to your letter of the 5 th inst- I have to inform you that no opinion as regards the sufficiency of the testimony referred to in your communication, to establish the claim of Lucy Walker widow of George R Walker before it is presented.
The requisitions of my letter to D. H. Harris of 21 st April 1845 should be complied with
Edward E. McLane Esq. Norfolk V r

Norfolk October 5 th 1847
Mr J L Edwards
Sir.
I have to return my thanks to you for the prompt and efficient manner with which you have been pleased to answer my various enquiries at your department.
The claim of Lucy Walker, for the services of her husband Geo R Walker in the Revolution (in regard to whom I have written you several times) is still unsettled, as far as I know, as the papers were with me, although I am of the opinion all the proof has been gotten. After much trouble, I have been enabled by the testimony of an old soldier, to prove that he was in service 5 years, by the records of the P State I have also found that he was commissioned and qualified as a Lieutenant, the dates corresponding with the proof of the soldier, by his own declarations before the church (which in year of 21 st April 1825) which is admitted as evidence by the department, the date of the marriage also, but no positive documentary proof of its publication or facts, and also that he has been received service, or duty. It appears however, that he belonged to the state or county line.
1847
If these facts can establish the claim, it will be a charitable blessing conferred on an old and suffering widow; and I will also remark that the claim of his brother Capt Thomas R Walker who served at the same time and place, was promptly allowed by the department, proof of which can be obtained from Richmond if necessary.
I wish you to answer this as early as may be compatible with your convenience, as and say if the above proofs are sufficient, as it will save me a letter.

a trip to Washington, and much trouble, my service being entirely gratuitous
With much esteem
Your Obed Servant
Edward E. Hale
Her claim is under the act of 1838.
In re your last letter to me on that subject, you say the amount of proof required is not large. E. E. Hale

Q W John H Walker Prestonsburg Floyd County Kentucky
May 1/66

At a Court held for Prince Anne County the 14 th day of February 1777.
The following gentlemen are recommended to His Excellency the Governor as proper persons to serve as officers of the Militia in this County, to wit; George Reynolds Walker Ensign.
At a Court held for Prince Anne County, September 11 th day 1777.
The following persons are recommended to His Ex- cellency the Governor as fit persons to serve as officers in the Militia of this County, to wit; George Reynolds Walker second Lieutenant under Capt Thomas Brock.
At a Court held for Prince Anne County, January the 8 th day 1778.
George Reynolds Walker a Lieutenant in the Militia of this County, took the oath prescribed by a late act of assembly.
I, John J. Burroughs, Clerk of the County Court of Prince Anne, in the State of Virginia, do hereby Certify, that the above extracts are correctly taken from the records of the said County Court now in my office. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County Court, at the Courthouse of the said County, this 16 th day of May in the year of our Lord one Thousand eight hundred and forty six, and in the 70 th year of the Commonwealth.
J. J. Burroughs C.C.

Mr J W Maucher
Sir I assure you have the welfare of the colony of the P'sure knows from the date and qualification of Lieut G R Weir for
Yours
Edw C M Lane

Pension Office April 21 st 1845
The papers in the case of Lucy Walker widow of Geo. R. Walker under the act of 7 July 1838 have been examined and filed with the exception of her declaration which is herewith returned in order that the proceedings before the Single Magistrate may be submitted to and approved by a Court of Record in open Court.
No term of service is set forth as to previous length, and grade with the names of the Company and field officers under whom Claimant's husband served. Unless this be done no satisfactory adjustment of the claim can be made. It would appear from the declaration of Geo. R. Walker before the Church in indoor circumstances that it should not be questioned, that he was in service during the Revolution, but the length of such service there is no proof to show. The rank of Lieutenant should be established by the proof his commission or some other record or documentary evidence. The record in the Clerk's Office of Prince Anne Co. Va. may furnish the proof of the date of his appointment.

The date of the marriage is satisfactory,
(Rev. Mr. H. H. Hargis) Apr. 21. 45
David K. Harris Esq. Prestonsburg, Kentucky.

At a court held for Princess Anne County the 14. th day of February 1777.
The following gentlemen are recommended to His Excellency the Governor as proper persons to serve as Officers of the militia in this County, to wit; Thomas Reynolds Walker to be County Lieutenant, William Wishart to be Colonel, John Ackiss Lieutenant Colonel, John Thorowgood Jr Major, Samuel Thorowgood Jr Captain, Henry Corrick and Thomas Brock Captains, George Jamieson Lieut., Francis Ackiss, Jonathan Woodhouse, John Corrick and Thomas Walker, Lieutenants, Thomas Haynes, William Dawley Lieut., Lieut. Woodhouse, Samuel Corrick, Cornelius Haynes, George Reynolds Walker and Tully Moore Ensigns.
a copy. Teste
J. D. Burroughs C.C.
At a court held for Princess Anne County September the 11. th day 1777.
The following persons are recommended to His Excellency the Governor as fit persons to serve as officers in the militia of this County, to wit; James Nimmo as first Lieutenant, John Smith second & Charles Stanley Moseley, Ensign, under Capt. John Kenline, Thomas Haynes second Lieutenant & Thomas Scarborough Thorowgood, Ensign under Capt. Samuel Thorowgood, Tully

Moseley first Lieutenant, William Dawley second & Reuben Williamson Ensign under Capt. John Barnon, John Woodhouse second Lieutenant & John Kelly 2nd Ensign under Capt. William Woodhouse, Samuel Cornick first Lieutenant, Adam Keeling second & Isaac Tolewine Ensign under Capt. Henry Cornick, Cornelius Henley second Lieutenant & John Bonney 2nd Ensign under, Capt. James Henley, George Reynolds Walker second Lieutenant & William Keeling 2nd, Ensign under Capt. Thomas Brock, Dennis Dawley 2nd Second Lieutenant & Tully Moore Ensign under Capt. Henry Harrison, James Tooley first Lieutenant, Caleb Old second & John Wiggins Ensign under Capt. George Durant Cor- =prew, James Tenant second Lieutenant & Thomas Wishart Ensign under Capt. William Robinson.
a copy. Teste
J. J. Burroughs C.C.
At a Court held for Prince Anne County January the 8 th Day 1748.-
Charles Moseley, Cornelius Henley, William Keeling, Thomas Wis h art, Tully Moore Ensigns, and George Reynolds Walker a Lieutenant in the Militia of this County took the oath prescribed by a late act of Assembly. a Copy. Teste
J. J. Burroughs C.C.
I John J. Burroughs, clerk of the County Court of Prince Anne in the State of Virginia, do hereby

Certify that the foregoing copies are true transcripts from the records of the said Court. And in testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of the said County Court, at the Court-house of the said County, this 27 th day of October 1847, in the 72 d year of the Commonwealth.-
J. D. Burroughs C. C.

Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
1933 - March 3 - Lett. to N. H. Clay - 1933 - April 11 - N. H. Clay advised rel. to service of soldier. MMH 7/322.
11.046.
P. O. Suey Walker Service: _____
REJECTED
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____ _____ _____
Re-enlisted: _____ _____ _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____ _____ _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.

The affidavit of John Biddle taken before me, the undersigned a Justice of the peace in and for the County of Norfolk, and State of Virginia to be used in evidence in the application of Lucy Walker for a pension. The affiant being first duly sworn say, That he is now in the 88 th year of his age, and by reason of infirmity, is unable to get to Court, to make oath to the facts herein stated. That he was well acquainted with Geo. R. Walker of the County of Prince George Virginia. That he was a Lieutenant of a company raised in Prince George and commanded by Thomas Brock, the Captain thereof. That the said Geo. R. Walker served in the company from the time he joined it, which was about the year 1778, until the end of the war of the Revolution, and was esteemed as an Officer of ability and courage. After the end of the war, he returned home to the County of Prince George, and soon after removed to the State of Kentucky, after which this affiant never saw him. John Biddle
State of Virginia } Norfolk County } The foregoing affidavit of John Biddle was this day taken subscribed and sworn to before me, the undersigned a Justice of the peace in and for the County of Norfolk in the state aforesaid. And I hereby certify that the said John Biddle by whom the foregoing affidavit has been made is a highly respectable citizen of the County of Norfolk Virginia and that full and entire credit is due to his statements upon oath. Given under my hand and seal this 27 th day of November 1847. Edward P. Cooper (Seal)
State of Virginia. Norfolk County to wit: I Arthur Emerson Clerk of the County Court of Norfolk County in the State of Virginia aforesaid hereby certify that Edward P. Cooper who has given the preceding certificate is a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid duly Commissioned and qualified to act as such

such according to the Constitution and laws of this State.
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In testimony thereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court this thirtieth day of November in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and forty seven and of our Independence the seventy second.
Arthur Emerson C.C.
Nov 147

Mr John W Walker Prestonburg Floyd County Kentucky
Aug 14/64

State of Virginia, County of Norfolk to wit: Personally appeared before me J. P. Biddle a justice of the peace for the County of Norfolk, in the state of Virginia: on this day, Mr. John Biddle aged 31 years a gentleman of undoubted character and credit; residing in the said county of Norfolk, who after being sworn upon the Holy Evangelist, stated as follows: That he was well acquainted with Mr. George R. Walker, the husband of Mrs. Lucy Walker, now residing in Kentucky, to whom he was a near neighbor during the Revolution, and that he knew him to act as a Lieutenant in the army under Capt. Thomas Braxton, and served in that capacity from the period of his qualification January 8 th 1778 to April 1, 1883 having often seen him in the discharge of his duties as an officer, and he furthermore states that he was recognized as an officer of ability and courage. For the truth of the above statement I have hereunto affixed my hand and seal this twenty fifth day of August 1846.
J. P. Biddle
State of Virginia, Norfolk County . . . Set.
I Arthur Emerson Clerk of the County Court of Norfolk County in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that J. P. Biddle was, at the time of giving the preceding certificate a justice of the Peace, in and for said County duly commission- =ed and sworn; and that his signature above written is genuine Given under my hand, and seal of said County Court, this 29 th day of Dec. in the year of our Lord, One Thousand eight hundred and forty nine.
Arthur Emerson

Mr J W Walker
Esq?
As you have the depositions of Mr Biddle proving Mr Walker's service, and also corresponding with the requisition of the law upon the subject.
Yours in haste Ever E M Lake
... talk ...

No 11788
Lucy Walker
Widow of John
George R Walker
Alb
act 7 July 1838
M. 88022
July '45
D.
4

The deposition of Andy Rule of Johnson County Kentucky after first being duly sworn deposes and saith that he is well and personally acquainted with Lucy Walker Who is an applicant for a pension as the widow of George R. Walker Who is said to have been a Soldier or officer in the revolutionary war and has been acquainted with him for thirteen or fourteen years part he further states that at the request of the said Lucy Walker about two or three years ago he was examining her old papers and while looking at them I saw a commission of Lieutenant for her husband George R. Walker which commission bore date during the revolutionary war but I do not recollect the exact date of the commission I also seen a discharge showing that the said George R. Walker had been discharged as a Lieutenant and my recollection is that the discharge was given from some Colonel and I have been trying to recollect the name of the Colonel but I am not clear in my mind to give the exact name of the Colonel the discharge bore date in the days of the revolution but the exact date I am not able to give after seeing the papers the commission and discharge my recollection is that I told the old lady that I thought she was intitled to half pay as a pension I do not now recollect what length of time the discharge was for nor for how much service was named in it and have no impression about the length of time he further states that he lives a close neighbour to the said Lucy Walker and has full confidence in her being a correct upright woman and a lady of truth
A. Rule

This day personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the peace in and for the county of Johnson and state of Kentucky, the within named Andy Rule and made oath to the statements contained in the within deposition in due form of law and I do hereby certify that the said Andy Rule is an old citizen of the county and personally known to me whose statements on oath deserves due credit Given under my hand this 15 th day of January 1845 E. Howes S o 96
State of Kentucky Johnson County set I John Howse clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that E. Howes is an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County of Johnson and State aforesaid and duly authorized by law to administer oaths and was at the time of subscribing his name to the above certificate and the same is his true and genuine signature. and I do further certify that Andy Rule is personally known to me and that he is an old and respectable citizen of the County and due credit ought to be given to his statement when on oath. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 16 th day of January 1845. Having no seal of office I affix my private seal,
John Howse clerk of the Johnson County Court

State of Kentucky Floyd County ss.
I Edwin Trumble Clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid Certify that John Howse is and was at the time of subscribing the foregoing Certificate the Clerk of the County Court of Johnson County and that the signature thereto purporting to be his is his genuine signature and I further Certify that there is no County Seal yet procured for said County. Court of Johnson from the best information I can obtain.
In testimony, whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County Court at Floyd this 17 th day of January 1845 attest Edwin Trumble Clerk of Floyd County Court

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
THOMAS I. PARKINSON, PRESIDENT 393 SEVENTH AVE., NEW YORK
WADE H. CLAY, SPECIAL AGENT 302 ARCADE, ASHLAND, KY.
Ashland, Ky. March 14th. 1933.
Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C. Attention Mr. Hiller,
Re: BA-J/1LL George R. Walker R. 11046
My Dear Sir: Information regarding George Reynolds Walker a Revolutionary War soldier, given us in your letter of March 3, is very much appreciated.
We are interested to learn if the said George Reynolds Walker was a soldier as stated above and if so, we would like to have the information as to his Company and Regiment.
If your records do not reveal these facts and you can furnish us with the information as to where we may be able to obtain same we will appreciate it very much.
Thanking you again for your promptness in answering our former letter..
We are,
Yours very truly, W. H. Clay W. H. Clay,
Ashland, Kentucky..

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
THOMAS I. PARKINSON, PRESIDENT 393 SEVENTH AVE., NEW YORK
WADE H. CLAY, SPECIAL AGENT 302 ARCADE, ASHLAND, KY.
Ashland, Ky. Feby. 7th. 1933..
Director of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir: I am attempting to obtain information as to the date of birth, marriage and death of one George Reynolds Walker, a native of Campbell or Bedford Co. Virginia, and a Surgeon in the Revolutionary War.
It has been suggested to me that your Department might be able to furnish the desired information. Thanking you in advance.
Very truly, W. H. Clay W. H. Clay,
Ashland, Kentucky..

Copy from the Records of the Secretary of The Interior.
Department of The Interior June 28, 1850.
The Commissioner of Pensions
Sir:
I herewith return the papers in the case of Lucy Walker and have to inform you that your report thereon has been affirmed by this Department.
E. Ewing, Secretary.
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Department of The Interior June 28, 1850.
I or J. Sawtelle Louisville, Kentucky.
Sir:
Enclosed herewith, you will receive a copy of the report of the Commissioner of Pensions in the case of Lucy Walker which has been affirmed by this Department.
Very truly yours,
E. Ewing, Secretary.
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Copied by , M.M.H.F . February 28, 1933.

April 11, 1933.
W. H. Clay 302 Arcade Ashland Kentucky.
BA-J/MOHF/ILL George R. Walker R. 11046 aw
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request verification of the service of George R. Walker, Revolutionary War soldier, R. 11046, whose record was furnished you on March 3.
The record furnished you was obtained from the papers on file in the claim for pension of Lucy Walker, the widow of that soldier. Her claim was not allowed as she did not furnish proof of his service as required by the pension laws, that is, affidavits of soldiers who served with him, or record evidence of details, or length of service, or names of his field officers.
It is suggested that in the event some old military records may have been found, which were not available when the application for pension was made, such might be obtained from the Librarian, Virginia State Library, Richmond, Virginia, or the Custodian of the Virginia Land Records, same city, or from The Adjutant General, War Department, this city.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Assistant to Administrator.