Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 8301, Joshua Walker, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Walker, Joshua Amy
W 8301
B.L.Wt. 52469-160-55
CONTENTS

Rev. Agent & Wm. O. Wirt: Ston. June 12, 1837
16 Jan., 1840
26.832 Penn. Jamesborough County Joshua Walker of Hawkus Co. in the State of Penn who was a Pr in the Company commanded by Captain of Ruffin of the Regt commanded by Col. in the Virginia Militia
5 cts per $ 20.00
Inscribed on the Roll of Penn at the rate of 20 Dollars per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 17th day of June and sent to 1832 Rev S. Bunch PR
Arrears to the 4th of Feb 32 50.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending Sept. 10.00 $ 60.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J. D. Sprague Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 7 Page 158

Increase
No. 6007
Tennessee
Amy Walker widow of Joshua Walker who served in the Revolutionary war, as a
Private
Knoxville, Tenn agency.
Rate 96 Dollars 00 cents per annum.
Commencing July 27/68.
Wed. payts. made since.
Certificate dated April 9/69. and sent to Claimant care of James H. Walker Bulls Gap, Tenn.
Inc det July 27/68
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act Feb- ruary 3, 1853, Page 257 Vol. 26
Seligson

252.726
Act Mar. 3. '11 July 26. '16
Ex Bult.
Amy Walker. mid. Joshua Walker. fri.
Private
52469
Va. Milia
Very. war.
Per. Act 7. June 1832 -
Term June 32-26832
Sub. July 53
Ad. 160 acs Jany 2/57
Dodge
C. L. Bureau.
Mile Bend.
Texas
Vol. W. 31. 0

Declaration
For Bounty land under act 3 rd March 1855
Amy Walker Widow of Joshua of Tennessee
252.72c
Filed, by, A. L. Burrows
Mill Bend
Tenn

State of Tennessee § 55.
County of Hawkins } On this second day of June A.D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty six Personally appeared before me, a justice of the peace within and for the County and State aforesaid Ann Walker aged Seventy six years a resident of the County of Hawkins State of Tennessee who being duly sworn according to law declares, that she is the widow of Joshua Walker deceased who was a private in the revolution- ary war for the term of _____ years and was pensioned for said services under act of Congress passed 7 th June 1832 at the rate of Twenty Dollars per annum, and was paid at Pigeon in the State of Tennessee, that his Certificate of pension was issued to him the 11 th day of June 1834 and is recorded in the Pension office in Book E. 2. Vol 7. page 158. by John D Sprague Clerk and that the original Certificate of her said husband the said Joshua Walker is on file in her papers in application for a pension as the widow of said Joshua. She further states, that she was married to the said Joshua Walker in Grayson County Virginia on the 17 day of September A.D. 1800 by one George Keith a Baptist Minister _____ and that her name before her said marriage was Ann Williams , that she has no record of her said marriage either public or private except what is submitted in her claim to pension now on file in the Pension office, nor does she believe any more primary or further or better evidence is in existence, that her said husband died in the County of Hawkins State of Tennessee on or about the 16 th day of January 1840 as will appear by reference to her application for pension as aforesaid, and that since the death of her said husband she has continued and is now a widow, she further states that she has never applied for or received under The act of Congress of March 3. 1853, or any other

act of Congress any public land or made any application therefor. She further appoints Abigail L. Burrows of Mills Bend Tennessee her agent to secure before the pension office, this claim and is authorized to apply for any testimony or record existing in any of the departments of Washington to effectuate the claim and makes this declaration and appointment for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act of Congress passed March 1855, as the widow of said Joshua Walker deceased,
Witness to signature
1 S. Brooks
2 Bernard C. Headrick
per L Amy Walker mark
We Stokely  Walker and Bernard C. Headrick residents of Hawkins County in the State of Tennessee upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Amy Walker in our presence and that we are well acquainted with the applicant, that we are satisfied from facts and circumstances known to us that she is the person she represents herself to be and we believe her statements to be true and that we have no interest in her claim.
1 Bernard C. Headrick 2 C. Walker

The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to before me and subscribed by the declarant and the witnesses and affiants, and I certify that they are all respectable credible persons residing in Hickman County, Tennessee, and from what I know of the case to my knowledge information and belief, the claim is a valid one and I have no interest in the same.
All done on this said 7 day of June 1886
E. Walker Seal J.P. for Hickman County
State of Tennessee ss.
County of Hickman } I James H. Vance Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid do certify that
Edward Walker Esquire before whom the foregoing affidavits were made was at the date thereof a justice of the peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified and that his signature thereto is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal at office in Rogersville
This 7 th day of June 1886
And that his signature following is likewise genuine In witness whereof I have this day aforesaid set my hand & official seal as aforesaid.
J. H. Vance Clerk

I. Edward Walker before whom the foregoing declaration was verified. do certify that no mind ought to be used nor with a pen scratched out be erased I know the declarant Amy Walker knew her husband Joshua Walker in his lifetime and that her declaration is true. The scratching out was done by another Justice before whom the papers were presented and who could not certify to the same. But I can and I know that all is right and the claim just and I have no interest in the claim E. Walker (J.P.) for Hawkins County

State of Virginia } Grayson County }
I John Dickenson Clerk of the County Court of Grayson in the State of Virginia do hereby Certify That it appears from the records of this Court on file in this Office that Samuel Jones, was married to Amy Williams by George Smith who was authorised to celebrate the rites of matrimony on the 17 th day of September 1800. which marriage is of record in this Office.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my Office this 5 th day of June 1880.
John Dickenson Clerk.
Virginia } Grayson County }
I Creed Muckolls as Justice of the Peace in the County and State aforesaid do hereby Certify That John Dickenson whose name appears to the foregoing Certificate is and was at the time of making the same, the Clerk of the County Court of Grayson in the State of Virginia duly elected and qualified as the law requires. Given under my hand this 5 th day of June 1880
Creed Muckolls J.P.

Virginia Grayson County } }
This day Henry Williams came before me Reed Knoll, a Justice of the Peace in the County of Grayson and State of Virginia and made out that the same person named in the foregoing Certificate as Samuel Jones is the same called Joshua Walker, and that he was present, & saw Henry Knoll celebrate the rites of matrimony between Samuel Jones also Joshua Walker and Amy Williams at the time mentioned in the foregoing Certificate. And I further certify that the said Henry Williams is a man of veracity and that full faith and credit are due to his statements. Given under my hand this 5 th day of June 1830.
Reed Knoll J. P.
Virginia Grayson County } }
I John Dickerson Clerk of the County Court of Grayson in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that Reed Knoll before whom the foregoing Certificate was made is an acting Justice of the Peace in & for the County aforesaid duly commissioned and qualified and that full faith and credit are due to all his official acts as such and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my Office this 5 th day of June 1830.
John Dickerson C.C.

Declaration & Proofs
Widows Rev Pension claimed,
Anny Walker of Tenn. Widow of Joshua, - Deceased
Filed by A. L. Burrows Nitt Bend Tenn

State of Tennessee } On this Second day of June A.D. County of Hawkins } one thousand eight hundred and fifty six. Personally appeared before the County Court, being a court of record, of the County of Hawkins State of Tennessee. Amy Walker, aged Seventy six years, a resident of the County of Hawkins State of Tennessee. Who being duly sworn in open court according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed July 4 th 1836. or the act 2 nd February 1848. or the act of 29 th July 1848. to be decided according to the provisions in the case. The said Amy Walker avers, that she is the widow of Joshua Walker, who served as a private in the Revolutionary War, and to her said service of her said husband. She herewith submits the original pension certificate of the said husband, issued to him under the act of 7 th June 1832, and dated at the War Office the 11 day of June 1834 granting to said husband for said service Twenty Dollars per annum, and payable at Jonesborough Tennessee. She further states that her said husband was paid in accordance with said certificate up to the 2 nd of Sept r 1839. according to her best recollection and for further proof respectfully refers to the papers on file in the proper departments in Washington, as to the date of his last payment, etc.
She further states that she was married to the said Joshua Walker on or about the day of September in the year Eighteen hundred and in the County of Grayson State of Virginia by one George Keith a Baptist Minister. That she has no record testimony public or private to substantiate proof of her said marriage further than that is her exhibited nor does she know or believe that the same is in existence any place. That her name before her said marriage was Amy Williams. That about the year Eighteen hundred and ten her and her said husband removed to Hawkins County in the State of Tennessee where he applied for and received his pension certificate herewith presented that her said husband kept the same up to the date of his death either in his own possession or of his regularly constituted agent and that at his death the said certificate came into affiant's possession as the widow of said Joshua being found amongst the papers of her said Joshua Walker her said husband and has been so kept to this day. She further states that her said husband the said Joshua Walker continued from the date of her said marriage to live together as man and wife as well in Virginia as in Tennessee aforesaid, and were so respected and regarded by all their neighbors, and that she gave birth to Eleven Children the eldest of which is not now living and would be about fifty five years of age and the youngest of which is now living is about thirty two years of age, and that on or about the sixteenth day of January A.D. one thousand eight hundred and forty her said husband at the County of Hawkins in the State aforesaid of Tennessee died, and that since the death of her said husband she has never again married but has continued to remain and is now a widow.
She further avers that she has never

before applied for or received the arrears of pension due to her said husband at the date of his death appearing by his Certificate herewith. Nor has she applied before this to obtain for herself the pension and her under either of the acts of Congress aforesaid or to be placed on the pension roll of the United States, and therefore makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining said arrears and for the further purpose of obtaining the personal benefit to herself of either of said acts, commencing with the prior and ending with the later, to be determined by the provisions herein, nor has she ever made application before for pension under any act whatever, and I hereby appoint Absalom L. Burford of Mill Bend Tenn. my agent to obtain my claims as aforesaid.
Witnesses in open court to signature
1. S. Brooks 2. W. H. Clarkson
Amy her Walker mark
Sworn to and subscribed in open court before me. This second day of June 1856 being the day of court according to law, of Tennessee -
J. P. Gallaithy Judge of the County Court of Hawkins county court of Tennessee.
Then came into open court as aforesaid Clairborne Walker & John Walker aged 50 & 48 years citizens of the county of Hawkins state of Tennessee who being sworn according to law deposes and says that they was at the house of Joshua Walker and saw him and his wife Amy at the time they married here and that since about the day of one thousand eight hundred and ten has been well acquainted with Joshua Walker and Amy Williams now Amy Walker. That ever since the day of 1810 aforesaid the said Joshua and the said Amy continued to live together as man and wife up to the 16 day of January 1840 about which time at the County of Hawkins state of Tennessee the said Joshua died. That in the lifetime of the said Joshua he and his wife the said Amy ever lived from the date aforesaid and cohabited as man and wife were so reported and respected by their neighbors, up to the aforesaid date of the death of said Joshua, and that the said Amy has never again been married but is now a widow. That affiant well knows and has had opportunities to know the truth of the facts, that go to establish that Amy Walker an applicant for pension herewith is the widow of Joshua Walker deceased a Revolutionary pensioner in Tennessee enrolled from the from Daughters of the American Revolution agency - and that no sort of doubt ever was expressed by any one to not (affiant) knowledge that the parties were lawfully married, but that the said Joshua and the said Amy so conducted and demeaned themselves as man and wife as aforesaid up to the death of said Joshua.
Sworn to and subscribed in open court before me, (not) extending in the lines from bottom, J. P. Gallaithy Judge and chief Justice as aforesaid.
C. Walker John A. Walker

And Then Came into open Court Still the same persons and  who are respectable credible citizens of Hawkins County in the state of Tennessee and who I certify are of sufficient age to know what is here stated, and swear in open court that they have known and been acquainted with Joshua Walker now deceased a pensioner and Amy Walker his surviving widow herewith described, ever since about the year one thousand eight hundred and ten. Up to the date of these presents to wit the 2 day of June 1856, and lived neighbor to the parties, and deposed and swear that from the date aforesaid of first acquaintance as aforesaid to the day of said Joshua's death which took place about the 16 day of January 1840 and that continuously for the whole of said period the said Joshua and the said Amy lived together as man and wife so conducted and demeaned themselves, and was so reputed and respected by all their neighbors, and it was generally believed that they had been legally married in Virginia. That since the death of the said Joshua the said Amy has never again married but has continued to be and is now a widow and that these facts are generally and universally admitted to be true in the country and that we have no interest in her claim to pension.
Sworn to in open court This said 2 nd day of June 1856 } L G. Walker before me, after being signed } L John A. Walker Joseph Galt Faithful Judge of the County Court of Hawkins County
State of Tennessee } I Chairman and County of Hawkins } Chief Justice of the County Court of County in the State of Tennessee, do certify that besides the foregoing proofs offered in open court at the time of said suit 1856, the Court was further informed by the sworn testimony of respectable witnesses given in court, by the knowledge of some of the court, and other satis- factory proofs that Joshua Walker deceased was a pensioner of the United States, that he and Amy Williams, had married in Virginia about the day of that they moved to Tennessee lived here together as man and wife from the date of said coming to this state up to the death of said Joshua, that he died about the 16 day of January 1840 that his widow the said Amy, now Amy Walker has never again married but has continued and is now a widow. The truth of all these facts has been well proven to be true to the satisfaction of the court, and I certify the same. done at the court house in in open court This said day of 1856
L Chairman of County Court
The claimant amends her declaration so as to claim under act of 3 July 1853. Amy Walker. By her attorney, A.S. Burand

State of Tennessee, County Court June Term 1856 Hawkins County } I James H. Vance Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid, do certify that at the term of said Court aforesaid the foregoing proof was verified in open Court, that the affiants appeared in open Court, that the Court by other evidence was satisfied of the truth in the premises, and that Joseph B. Gallraith Esquire is a justice of the peace and Chairman of our said Court duly elected Commissioned and sworn, that his signature to each of the foregoing affi- -davits are genuine, and that with the foregoing proof that he is Judge alone and  and with the foregoing proof and duly Commissioned as such and duly sworn, and Commissioned.
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal of Office at Rogersville This 7 th day of June AD 1856.
J. H. Vance Clerk
State of Tennessee } I. Joseph B. Gallraith Judge of the County Court for Hawkins County } the County and State aforesaid, do certify that the witnesses who have deposed to and subscribed the proofs herewith are respectable persons and are entitled to credit, But I decline filling out and attesting the fore- going blank Certificate, for the following reasons, I do not believe that this court is bound to examine testimony, certify to it and give opinions thereon, in pension claims, but think that this court ought merely to certify to the credibility of the witnesses and record the testimony, but certify that the verification of these proofs were had in open Court This 11 th day of June 1856.
J. B. Gallraith Judge of the County Court of Hawkins County

Joshua Walker
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Joshua Walker O Tennepe
Jonesboroagh agency
f 1776 p 6- #20
Hon. S. Bluch

State of Tennessee Hawkins County } Court of Pleas & quarter Sessions 11 May Session 1834
On this 27 th day of May 1834 personally appeared in open court before the Justices of the Court of Pleas & quarter Sessions now sitting, Joshua Walker a resident of Hawkins County Tennessee aged 75 years, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named Officers and served as herein stated. This Applicant states that he was born, in Loudon County in the State of Virginia on the 15 th day of February in the year 1757. This Applicant further states that he has now in his possession a record of his age in a Bible. This Applicant further states that he moved from Loudon County into Washington County Virginia, where he was living when he entered the service as a volunteer under Captain Thomson in the year 1776 as well as he remembers, not having any documentary record of the time, the month he does not remember, that the object of this force was to proceed to the frontiers & protect them against the Cherokee Indians who had become troublesome by their repeated depredations & murders. That at the time the Company to which this Applicant was raised, three or four other volunteer companies took up arms having in view the same object, that the companies rendezvoused in Washington County & from thence they were marched to the frontiers. That the Company to which this Applicant belonged were stationed about two months at a Fort called Shelby's Fort and from thence he was marched to a Fort which had been built by William Cocke called Hixson's Fort, where he was stationed about one month & his three months, the time for which he had volunteered, expired, that he did not receive any written discharge from the service, but was dismissed & had his choice either to return home or again volunteer in the service of his country. That as the frontiers needed assistance he chose the latter.

frontiers & protect them against the Cherokee Indians who had become troublesome by their repeated depredations & mur- ders. That at the time the Company to which this Applicant was raised, three or four other volunteer companies took up arms having in view the same object, that the Company rendezvoused in Washington County & from thence they were marched to the frontiers. That the Company to which this Applicant belonged were stationed about two months at a Fort called Shelby's Fort and from thence he was marched to a Fort which had been built by William Cocke called Heston's Fort. He he was stationed about one month & his three months, the time for which he had volunteered, expired, that he did not receive any written discharge from the service, but was dismissed & had his choice either to return home or again volunteer in the service of his country. That as the frontiers needed assistance he chose the latter & in the same year this Applicant states he again vol- unteered under the same Captain. That they remained at Heston's Fort waiting an attack from the Cherokee Indians but while they were thus waiting for & expecting an attack they received information that a great body of Indians were on their march toward the Fort. That as soon as this information was received, a consultation of the Officers then commanding in the Fort, was had & it was resolved that the forces in the Fort should march out & meet the enemy & not remain in the Fort till their arrival, accordingly, forth with, they were commanded

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by their different captains, to form the line of march, which they did & proceeded on toward the Fork of Heatiton & had not marched from the Fort more than 12 or 15 miles when the advance guard, one of which was this applicant, was fired on by the advance company of the Indians, that the advance fell back, & drew after them the Indians, to the main body of the whites, that then the engagement became general & raged with great violence on both sides till the Indians who were superior in numbers gave back from the well directed firing of the whites, that when they commenced giving back, they got into confusion & were pursued by the whites some distance. This action was fought on what is called the Island Flats of Heatiton. Captains Thompson, William Cooke, Davis & Morrison were some of the Officers who commanded the companies during this day's fight. This Applicant further states that from the Island Flats they returned to the Fort where they remained some time, thinking that the Indians might augment their forces & attempt another attack, that from Fort Heatiton he was marched to Fort Shetly where his three months expired that he was discharged from the service without any

the Fort where They remained some time, thinking that the Indians might augment their forces & attempt another attack, that from Fort Heaton he was marched to Fort Shetly where his three months expired that he was discharged from the service without any written discharge & returned home. His term of service lasted three months. This Applicant further states that he has no Documentary evidence by which he can be guided in his Declaration of the length of time he did serve, for he might have served longer at each time than the three months, & therefore he will not undertake to swear positively to the length of time he did serve; but to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods above stated making in all six months & for such service he claims a pension. This Applicant further states that he knows of no one now living by whom he can prove his services, but that he is well known in his present neighborhood to Thomas White — & Capt. Creech — who can testify to his character for veracity & their belief of his services during the Revolutionary War. He further states that there were no regular or Continental troops in the service with him, therefore he knew none of their Officers. He further states that he never received a commission & that there is no Clergyman in his neighborhood. This Applicant further states that he has lived since the Revolutionary War, in Virginia & Tennessee.

and that he now lives & has been living in the last mentioned State for the last 21 years
We hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension Roll of the Agency of any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency of the State of Tennessee Sworn to & subscribed, the day & year aforesaid
Joshua Walker mark
W B Mitchell Clerk
We Thomas White and Jese Crouch residing in the neighborhood hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Joshua Walker who has subscribed and sworn to the above Declaration, that we believe him to be 75 years of age; that he is reputed & believed in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a Soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn & subscribed the day & year aforesaid
Thomas White Jese Crouch
W B Mitchell Clerk
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named Applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier & served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that Thomas White & Jese Crouch who have signed the preceding certificate are residents in the neighborhood & are credible persons & that their statement is entitled to credit.
Elizabeth Hamilton
J. C. Miller Mitchell
James H. ... Official ... D. ...
I, Stockely B. Mitchell Clerk of the Court of Pleas & quarter Sessions for Hawkins County, Tennessee, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the Application of Joshua Walker for a pension.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office, this 27th day of May 1834
S B Mitchell Clerk By W B Mitchell Clerk

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Joshua Walker a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1776 3 mos. Pvt. Thompson ✓ Pa.   1776 3 mos. Thompson ✓        
Battles engaged in, The Island State of Holstein, with Indians.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Washington Co. Pa.
Date of application for pension, May 27. 1854. His ch. or ag. allowed.
Residence at date of application, Hawkins County Tenn.
Age at date of application, born Feb. 15. 1757 in Loudoun Co. Va.
Remarks: He died June 16. 1840 in Hawkins Co. Tenn.
He married September 17. 1800 in Grayson Co. Virginia Amy Williams. She was allowed pension on an app. of June 2. 1856 while a resident of Hawkins Co. Tenn. aged 76 years. There were eleven children in 1856 the eldest who was not living would have been about 56 years and the youngest 32 years. No names are stated.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 8301
Sarah Walker Wid Joshua Walker Brief Rev. War
Act: Febry 3 rd  1855
Index:—Vol. 16 , Page 307
[Arrangement of 1870.]

June 6/ Hist. to G. K. Meek. 1933 Dir., Bureau of Pensions. Souther 1918 July 12 Hist. to Thomas L. Walker. 1918 Nov. 6 Hist. to Clara Walker.

6007. Restoration Tennessee
Amy Walker widow of Joshua who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a, Private Knoxville Tenn.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 dollars 00. cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853. 11 th March 1861.
Certificate of Pension issued 7 th day of Novbr. 1867. and sent to Claimant care of James H. Walker Bulls Gap Tenn.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 257 Vol. 16.
Sent
Wants birth proof of early

6.007 Tennessee, Jones: Amy Walker, widow of Joshua
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 dollars 00 cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 30 th day of Dec r 1856.
and sent to
H. L. Burris. Mill Bend, Tenn.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 257. Vol. 26.

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Odd Fellows' Female College,
ROGERSVILLE, TENNESSEE,
Rev. ANSON W. CUMMINGS, D. D., President.
LOCATION.
ROGERSVILLE is unsurpassed in healthfulness, and easily accessible at all seasons. The College stands in a beautiful site in the suburbs of the village, giving a full view of the town as well as the surrounding mountains, whose picturesque beauty and grandeur, the eye delights to dwell upon.
BUILDINGS.
Its accommodations are ample for the President and his family—the Teachers, and one hundred Boarders, besides all the day Scholars who may attend.
TERMS AND VACATIONS.
The sessions begin annually on the first Wednesday in September, and close on the last Tuesday in June, following—giving ten months for instruction, and two for vacation.
COURSE OF STUDY.
The regular course, which is as extensive and as thoroughly taught as that of any other institution of the kind in the country—embraces four years. None will receive Diplomas until they shall have passed a satisfactory examination in the entire course.
CONDITIONS OF ADMISSION.
Good moral character, and the pre-payment of bills, are the only conditions of admission required. None will be retained in the College who are idle, vicious, or who refuse a prompt compliance with all the rules of the School.
EXPENSES.
Expenses are exceedingly low. Boarding, including rooms, fuel, lights and lodging is $1 50 per week. Tuition fees per Collegiate year, of ten months, are as follows:
  Primary Department, - $10 00   Preparatory, " " 15 00   First Collegiate " " 20 00   Second " " 25 00   Junior Class, - 30 00   Senior " " 35 00   Contingent Fee, - 1 00 
Music, Embroidery, Drawing and Painting, Latin, French, &c., at the usual rates.
OUTFIT.
It is especially desired that the outfit for Young Ladies coming here, should be simple and plain, and that parents should unite with us in encouraging simplicity of dress, and economy in all expenditures.
ORPHANS.
Special care of motherless daughters, is a peculiar feature of this Institution.
INFORMATION, &c.
Circulars of the School will be sent, and all necessary information given, on application to the President, or the undersigned.
E. J. ASTON, Secretary.

252726 Army Walker 52469-1000
Milt Bond Ten 20 pay.
52.469
100 Payton
O. Bus. Firm
Hon. Geo. C. Whiting Commr of Pensions Washington D.C.

No 6,558
Amy Walker Widow of Joshua, Tenn.
Jo: B Galbraith Aug 14 1856- A. L. Buren Oct 10 1856- Same Nov. 4, 1856- Hon A. G. Walker Nov 29 1856
3 Feby 1853-2 Dec
2552726

5. Auditor's Office
August 13, 1836
Sir:
Joshua Walker, Jonesboro Tenn, Aet 1832, at $25. per ann. died 16 Jany 1834, & his pension has been paid in full to that date
Very Respectfully
J. Minot Esq. Commt of Pensions
Robt Graham auditor

Pen Off Aug 12 1836
Sir
Please state when Joshua Walker of Tenn Act 1832 was last paid at $20 a year,
R. Atkinson Esq
I am
Niplett
Respectfully
J. C. C.
Ch & Clk

3 rd Auditor's Office Sept. 27, 1836
Sir,
The arrear of pension due in the case of Joshua Walker, Jonesboro' Tenn, Act 1832, were allowed on the 22 nd of July 1836 & paid to Amy Walker his widow thro' this office.
J. Minor Esq.
Comm r of Pensions
Very Resp y
W. H. D. Taylor
Actg Auditor

Pension Office, Sept. 26. 1856.
The Third Auditor will please state the date of allowance of annuity in this case, and the name of widow, if she received them Very respectfully P. H. Dole.
For Commission
Giddings

State As to name of husband in Marriage Certificate = How they got the Certificate and who the Walters  was (Witness) are

Ent a Nov 4 1869

Restoration Brief in the Case of Amy Walker Know Widow of Joshua 6007 Who was a Rev. Soldier. Newmarket Jefferson County and State of Tennessee 2 nd Sec Act Feb. 3. 1853.
CLAIM FOR NEW PENSION CERTIFICATE,
PROOF EXHIBITED,
A suspended pension roll of Tennessee, at $20.00 pr Ann m paid to March 4. 1864.
Alleged loss of Certificate. Her for identity, loyalty & widowhood shown by two credible witnesses.
Restored Nov. 4. 1873 to a pension at $20.00 pr Ann m Commencing March 4. 1864.
Name and residence of Agent.
Claimant Care James H Walker Balls Gap Tenn.
W E Frank Examining Clerk.

PAYMENT TO BE MADE
at Knoxville
by John Caldwell Esq.
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
Tennessee
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 3d, 1853, Page 257 Vol. 14
Herman S. Elligson Clerk.

6007 Restoration.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that, in conformity with the 2d section of the act of February 3, 1853,
Amy Walker widow of Joshua Walker who was a Private in the Revolutionary War, is inscribed on the Pension List, at the rate of Twenty dollars and _____ cents per annum, commencing on the fourth of March 1861, 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 7 th day of November one thousand eight hundred and sixty seven.
H. T. Otto Acting Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and countersigned.
Joseph A. Baugh.
Commissioner of Pensions.

Mill Bend Tenn. August 29. 1886
Sir.
A few months ago I filed in your office p st mail the claim of Amy Walker to pension under 2 nd Section act 3 July 1853. about the same time I sent to the 3 rd auditing office Treasury Department the original Certificate of Pension of the husband Joshua Walker. The paper to which perhaps the declaration refers.
Accompanying the Certificate of Marriage I think is an affidavit that there is a mistake in the record of a name, and subsequent proof that no record of the marriage as alleged correctly appears in the County Court Clerks office of Grayson Co. Va. Evidence of Marriage by reputation it seems is well enough established.
With these brief remarks I should be much obliged for your notice and action in the case.
Very Respectfully
Your obedient humble Servt.
Abraham L. Buren
Mill Bend
Tenn
Hon. J. Minot Comm r of Pensions Washington D.C.

Mill Bend Jan. Nov. 15. 1886
Sir:
In the claim of Amy Walker widow of Joshua of Tenn. to pension under 2 sec act 3 July 1853. It is shown that there was a mistake in inserting in the bond the name of Sam d Jones. when the name of Joshua Walker should have appeared. A. by Standard swears. that he saw the said Amy & Joshua married. other witnesses sustain the marriage by reputations .
Although this claim of the mistake exists in the case there is no doubt but what is clearly a mistake of the clerk . or the record would be in accordance with the reputation . The claim is just has been withheld by your office for some time and ought to be granted. Allow me then to further refer your office to the evidence and action of the 3 rd auditor Treasury Dept. in the payment of arrears of pension due Joshua at his death to said Amy. as his widow.
Some informality may appear in the papers in regard to the exact form of the certificate of the court . This comes not from any doubt of the case but is attributable mainly to the peculiar action of the judge.
I sincerely hope my friend that the claim is a just one may have some might. as I claim to know. however much I regret to ask it.
With much respect
Hon. J. Minter
Also at the L. Bureau
Comm of Pensions etc
Mill Bend Ten

6-007 Increase Brief in the Case of Amy Walker, Widow of Joshua Walker.
Private Rev War. Newmarket Jefferson County and State of Tennessee Knoxville Act 2 d Sec Feb. 3. 1853.
CLAIM FOR NEW PENSION CERTIFICATE,
PROOF EXHIBITED,
Pensioning at $20. pr. annum - last return. Claim increased as provided by Sec 13. July.
Personal identity and continued Widowhood shown.
Admitted April 6. 1869 to a pension at $96. pr annum to commence July 27. 1868. deducting payment, since -
Name and residence of Agent.
Kalamazoo Care James H Walker Balls Gap Tenn.
W. E. Trask Examining Clerk.

Sept 2 nd 1856
Rev. Samuel M c Intire Esq.
In your favor
of the 14 th of August is before me you state in your letter that I refused to give an opinion in my certificate as to the merits of the claim of Mary Walker Widow of John Walker deceased to a pension and you ask me to state whether there are any suspicions in my mind as to the validity of the claim I have no suspicions whatever that any thing is wrong in regard to the claim I did think it necessary for me to give an opinion as to whether the applicant was entitled to a pension or not I knew nothing about the case except that the witnesses were credible and could not give an opinion without an investigation which was requiring more of me than I thought it was my duty to perform.
Yours &c
J. P. G. Gallaith
Hon. Samuel
Commissioner &c
3 3 3 3 3

Sir:
Milo Bend Tenn Sept 12. 1856
Several months ago I filed in your office the claim of Amy Walker widow of Isham, who was a prisoner under act of 7 June 1832, enrolled at Jonesboro Tenn. from the County of Hawkins. previous to filing the claim in your office, a claim to arrears due at Isham's death was filed in the 3 rd auditor's office and Isham's Certificate of pension was lodged there. The claim upon the Treasury has been paid. The widow's claim to pension under 2 nd Section of act 3 Febry 1853. is not suspended in your office; be pleased to allow me to respectfully ask your attention at your earliest convenience in this behalf.
Hon. J. Minton. Com. of Pensions Washington D.C.
With renewed obligation and profound respect I am your servant Abalom S. Burine Milo Bend Tenn

Mill Bend Jan 25 July 1856
Sir:
The enclosed Certificate is presented to your office as Evidence in The pension claim of Amy Walker widow of Joshua of Sand under act 3 Febry 1853 lately filed by me.
Very Respectfully your humble servant Abalonia L. Buron
Mill Bend Jan
Hon J. Minto
Comm d of Pensions Washington D.C.
N.B. The Original Pension Certificate in This case I have filed in The Second Auditors office Insq. Dept y Claiming arrears due at Isham's death, A.S.B.

Mills River Tenn. 20 Jany 57
Sir: I presume the claim of Amy Walker No 252,726- for bounty land under act 3 rd March 55- is in the suspended files- She having been recently placed upon the Pension roll of the James River Tenn. Agency under act 3 rd February 1853- I respectfully refer you to Evidence filed in prosecution of the latter claim to sustain the first. Sincerely hoping your office may be able soon to transmit to me her land warrant-
I remain your Very much obliged Servant With profound regard Abraham L. Burrough Mills River Tenn
Hon. Geo. C. Whiting
Comm r of Pensions Washington D.C.

Mills Bend July 11. 1856
Sir:
I herewith transmit papers in support of the claim of Amy Walker widow of Joshua of Dents to pension under act 3 July 1853. The pension certificate alluded to is this day surrendered and enclosed with other proofs to the 3rd Auditor Treas. Dept, claiming arrears, to which referenced is given.
How the mistake occurred in the marriage record cannot by us be accounted for but it is supposed that the proofs accompanying the paper into under the same satisfactory. It was obtained at the date under the impression that the marriage had took place in 1799. to present a claim under act July 1848. and hence the inaccuracy in the declaration and amendment.
Your official acts of course exercised an due leniency in regard to the opinion of the court which the claimant has no power to control. The reasons for withholding are seasonably set forth as not being done. on any account except that the court does not believe it essential nor is it in my power to get that court do otherwise in any case.
The claim is a just one and I have no doubt will be allowed at once
Very Respectfully Your Obl Servant Abraham. L. Bareno
Hon. J. Mind
Mills Bend Tenn
Comm of Pens.
Washington D.C.

Will Bond Twp. Octo 13 th 1886
Sir:
Sometime I think in July last I filed the Claim of my fallen widow of Joshua of Ind a to pension under act 3 July 1853 (Second Section)
I have to respectfully ask what disposition has been made of the same
The original pension Certificate issued to the husband Joshua under act 7 June 1832 was by me filed in 3 rd auditors office Ind a Dept for payment of arrear and at his death. which has been paid within the last few months. The Claim is just and I would be obliged for your action in issuing her Certificate.
Very Respectfully Your Servant Abraham C Burrows Will Bond Ind
Hon. J. Mind. Comm. of Pensions Washington D.C.

Mill Bend Sept 25. 1856
Sir:
At such time as shall be convenient I would be greatly obliged for your action upon the claim of Amy Walker widow of Joshua to pension under act 3 Febry 1853 filed some time ago by me.
The original pension Certificate of Joshua was by me filed in Fr. Auditor's office for payment of arrears.
A claim to Land Wnty likewise is lodged in your office for the same person.
Very Respectfully Your Servant Abraham Claron Mill Bend Tex.
Hon. J. Minto Comm d of Pensions Washington D.C.

State of Virginia County of Grayson, B 82.
J. Stephen or Hale Clerk of the County Court for the County of Grayson in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that I have carefully examined the records of my office and find no record of the marriage of Joshua Walker and Mary Williams, and I further certify that the records of Marriages in this office previous to 1820 are very irregular and imperfect.
In testimony whereof I have here unto set my hand and seal of office on the the 11 th day of July 1855.
S. M. Hale Cg

Milo B. Bend Feb 25 1886
Sir:
Your letter of 18 th Inst in relation to pensioned claims of Amy Walker just in? Pardon me for mine of yesterday. It is true the claimant exhibits in support of her declaration the certificate of the clerk of Grayson, that she was married in Sept. 1870. She avers to Joshua Walker. The certificate says to Samuel Jones. Which was evidently a mistake at the time of taking the bond as appears by respectable proof of an eyewitness, attached to the certificate. Which indeed it is thought would be sufficient per se . to show that the insertion of Jones instead of Walker was only a mistake. Jones was doubtless his security. But still I think she has filed certificate that no record of her marriage to Joshua Walker exists. She of course does not claim to have ever married such a man as Jones at time indeed none other than Walker. and that at the date of the erroneous record above alluded to. The fact then that she ever married Jones in 1870 is only made appear by record. She was by herself and another witness who was a bystander to her otherwise and in conformity to reputation of marriage by cohabitation afterwards to his death, as shown I think in the papers. together with the further strengthening circumstance. that as the widow of Joshua Walker she has submitted to the 3 rd audit in office Treasury department the original pension certificate of Joshua. and record of that department the arrears due at his death.
It is insisted that the insertion of Jones in the bond for marriage was lapsus scripae , but should have been Walker instead. She avers she was married to Walker live with to his death as his wife. These facts support the declaration. whilst the marriage to Jones stands unsupported by the facts and must clearly be a mistake. The claim is just and should be allowed. But it will give us great pleasure to furnish any additional testimony as to marriage by reputation that may be required.
With profound respect I am your servant A. Hosler. C.P. Burrows Milo Bend Tex
Hon. J. Minto Amount of Pensions Washington D.C.

Mill Bend Tenn. Octo 23. 1856
Sir:
It has been several months since I filed in your office the claim of Amy Walker widow of Joshua of Tenn. to pension under 2 Sec act 3 Febry 1853. I regret that I may seem too importunate to you. however the peculiar circumstances of the case may urge me.
It would be gratifying to have the certificate issued: or information as to what prevents it. whenever your convenience may allow.
Very respectfully, Your obliged servant Absalom L. Burven Mill Bend Tenn
Honorable J. Minton Comm t of Pensions Washington D.C.

State of Tennessee ss , On this the 10 th day of County of Jefferson July  March one thousand Eight hundred and Sixty Seven. Personally appeared Before me James M c Nicholson Clerk of the County Court of the County & State above named, it being a court of Record. Amy Walker aged 90 years, a residence of Newmarket in the County of Jefferson and State of Tennessee who being duly sworn according to law declares that she is the identicle Amy Walker who was a Pensioner on the Rolls of the agency at Jonesboro and whose pension certificate has been lost or dishonored during the late War, of 1861 & 2, that she has resided since the first day of January A D 1861, in Newmarket Jefferson County State of Tennessee, that during this period, her means of subsistence have been wholly dependent upon her relations and friends, that she has not in any manner encouraged the rebels, or manifested a sympathy with their cause, and that she was lost from her pension on the  day of July 1861. This application is made for the purpose of Securing a Restoration of her name to the Pension Rolls and of obtaining a new pension certificate, such as she may be entitled to under existing Laws, Reference being made to the evidence heretofore filed in the Pension office to substantiate her original claim and hereby constitutes and appoints James H c Walker of Bulls Gap Tenn his attorney to prosecute this her claim, and procure her pension certificate, and I do further solemnly swear in the presence of Almighty God, that I will hereafter

faithfully Support protect and defend the Constitution of the United States, and the union of States thereunder, that I will in like manner abide by and faithfully support all Laws and
Proclamations which have been made during the existing rebellion with reference to the emancipation of Slaves So help me God.
+ Attest
James M McK Amy her Walker + H Goads mark
Sworn to and subscribe before me and that I certify that the affiant, and Witnesses are credible and respectable persons, entitled to full faith and credit, and that this paper was Read over, explained and fully understood by the affiant before signing and that I have no interest in the prosecution of this claim or the results thereof.
and also on the same day personally appeared James M McK and H Goads who I certify to be respectable and credible persons and of lawful age both Residents of County of Jefferson & State of Tennessee and after being by me duly sworn on their oaths state that they were present and saw Amy Walker 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 her that she is the identical same person she repre- sents herself to be and that they further swear that from their personal knowledge the applicant is now and all the time during late Rebellion was loyal to the Government of the United States and that she now is and all the time has remained

The widow of Joshua Walker Lots of Hawkins County Tenn, and that they further swore that they have no interest in the proceeds of this claim or its result
x
x
James M. Mear H Gains
Swore to and subscribe before me on the day and date above written and that I have no interest in this claim
James M. Nicholson Clerk of Jefferson County Court Tennessee

DECLARATION FOR INCREASE OF PENSION.
(Under section 13, Act July 27, 1868.)
State of Tennessee } ss. County of Jefferson
On this 30 day of January , A. D. 1869, personally appeared before me, James P. Swann one of the circuit judges of the court to hold the courts in the 2nd Judicial Circuit  Amy Walker , aged 90 years, a resident of Newmarket in the State of Tennessee  Jefferson County , who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the identical Amy Walker to whom was granted Pension certificate No. 6607 , payable at Knoxville Tenn.  agency , at the rate of Twenty dollars per annum issued under the act of July 3 , 1853; 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, 1868. That she still remains a Widow, and has not again married since the 7th day of November , 1867, the date of her said certificate.
My Post Office address is as follows: Newmarket Jefferson County Tenn.
And she hereby constitutes and appoints James M. Walker of Bulls Gap  her Attorney, to present and prosecute this claim, and authorizes him to receive and receipt for any certificate that may be issued for the same, and to do any other act or thing necessary or that she might do if personally present, with full power of substitution and revocation, hereby countermanding all former authority that may have been given for the above specified purpose.
Signature of Claimant: Amy Walker mark
Also personally appeared James M. Meek & Hamilton Goans , residents of Jefferson County , 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 Amy Walker sign her name (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 her that she is the identical person she represents her self to be; and they further state that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim. That she is still a Widow, not having remarried since the 7th day of November , 1867. *
Signatures of Witnesses. { James M. Meek Hamilton Goans
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 30th day of January , 1869; and I hereby certify that the contents of the foregoing declaration and affidavit were carefully read by me to the applicant and witnesses before subscribing their names thereto, and I know the affiants to be credible persons.
Signature of Judge or other Officer. James P. Swann Judge of the Second Judicial Circuit of Tennessee.
* Date of Certificate.

N.
DECLARATION FOR INCREASE OF PENSION.
Under section 13, act July 27, 1868.
No. OLD CERTIFICATE. 6607 .....
APPLICANT.
Amy Walker Widow of Joshua Walker Private the Revolutionary War
FILED BY
James Walker of Bulls Gap

State of Tennessee, I B.B. McLean Clerk of the Circuit Jefferson County Court of said County do hereby Certify that James T. Swann Judge Who signed the foregoing affidavit is and was at the time of signing the same Was the acting Judge of the Circuit Court of the Second Judicial Circuit of Tennessee, duly Commissioned and qualified, and that all of his Official acts as such are entitled to full faith & credit, And that I no interest in this claim Whatever, Given under my hand and Seal of said Court at office in Sandridge this 5 day of February 1869 B.B. McLean Clerk of the Circuit Court

June 12 M c Walker, Tenn.
FREE
Hon ble J. L. P. Edwards Commissioners of Pensions Washington City D. Columbia

Rogersville 3 rd of June 1837
Sir
I have forwarded for your inspection the pension papers of Joshua Walker, which you can pass upon & give your directions according.
Yours respectfully W m O. Winston

REVOLUTIONARY SERVICE
O. W. & N. Div.
MEMORANDA.
Please supply as much as possible of the data called for below.
Full name of soldier:
Joshua Walker
Place of residence before service: (Town, county, and State, if possible.)
Va - nc or SC
Place of residence after service: (Town, county, and State, if possible.)
Tenn
Date of death (as near as possible):
bet '30 - '50
Christian name of widow:
Amy Walker
Did either he or his widow receive a pension?
widow
Remarks:
Your name and address:
H. Meek South Wis. Pension Bureau

Rec Sec Marriottown, Tenn. Nov. 1, 1918.
Pension Department, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:- This is Rev. War W8301
Will you please give me any information which you have on file of pension drawn by Joshua Walker and his wife Amy Williams Walker of Hawkins Co. Tenn. Can you give me the dates of the birth and death of each.
Very truly, Clara Walker
Marriottown, Tenn.

Rev. 16 1
FARMS AND CITY PROPERTY FOR SALE
THE WALKER REALTY COMPANY
C. S. Walker, Attorney Manager
Greeneville, Tenn., July 4, 1918
HAVE FINE FARMS LISTED IN MANY DIFFERENT COUNTIES OF EAST TENNESSEE
Hon. G.M.Saltzgaber, Com. of Pensions, Washington, D.C.,
Dear Sir:
Will you please send me a copy of the Declaration, or application, for a pension of Joshua Walker, who drew a pension as a Virginia Militiaman in the Revolutionary War, and was pensioned under the Act of 1832 while residing in Hawkins county, Tennessee, Thanking you in advance for this information, I remain,
Yours sincerely,
Thos. S. Walker Box #126,