Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 18,260, Oliver Walker, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Walker, Oliver
S. 18,260
carded
CONTENTS

Virginia 23.789
Oliver Walker - of Legard in the State of Va who was a p. - in the commanded by Captain of the Reg - commanded by Col. [unclear] in the Va line for 6 months -
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 20 Dollars , , Cents per annum. to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 4 th day of April 1831 and Link J Stratton
Arrears to the 4th of March 1834 60 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept 10 $70
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Smith Clerk Book E Vol. 6 Page 35
Dead. See letter Dec. 21. 1835 to J. Heath & P. Ag t

Virginia, Loudoun County } 3 rd set.
On this tenth day of January 1834 personally appeared before me Joseph Stratton, a Justice of the peace for said County, Oliver Walker, a resident of the County and State aforesaid, aged eighty nine 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 provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7 th 1832.
That he enlisted in the army of the United States at the house of Mathew Ralston near New London in the County of Bedford, and State of Virginia aforesaid in the Month of July 1776. with one Henry Ayres, a recruiting officer. That the Company to which he was attached was made up at New-London as aforesaid, and commanded by Captain William Campbell Lieutenant Daniel Frigg, and George Lambert Ensign - That the first sergeant was named William Neil That he was marched with the rest of his company from New-London as aforesaid through the City of Richmond to Williamsburg, at which place they joined the Regiment commanded by Colo. William Christie, the number of which he does not recollect. That they were stationed at Williamsburg during the greater part of the succeeding winter, and early in the spring were marched from thence to Hampton, and remained there some time, at which place

their forces were augmented; — That they were then marched back to the City of Williamsburg, at which place they were stationed until the 28 th of August 1777. making about thirteen months service, at which time and place he received his discharge signed by Captain William Campbell, the officer left in command. —
This Declarant further states, that shortly afterwards whilst living with one John Moore, in the County of Botetourt in said State, he was drafted to serve in the Army of the United States, and was marched through the upper Country of Virginia to the Delaware Towns (Indian) to join the Army commanded by Genl. Nicholson, and that after some time they were marched back to said County of Botetourt in the winter following making a six months tour — This declarant further states that in the spring following he was again drafted at Fincastle, Virginia, and was marched to James Town and joined the Army commanded by General Lafayette, — that he fought in the battle of James Town — He further declared that he was marched by Captain David May from Fincastle Virginia to the State of North Carolina, and fought at the battle of the Reedy fork under Col. William Preston and Col. Williams — that his Major was Joseph Lloyd — That he was engaged in several skirmishes with the British and received his discharge from Captain Loony — That his discharge was stolen some 60

years afterwards with his pocket book and other papers This declarant further states, that the whole period of his service as aforesaid was upwards of three years, but the precise time he does not remember by reason of old age and consequent loss of memory
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any agency in any State -
Alvin Walker
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Logan County to wit;
I Joseph Stratton a Justice of the peace for the county aforesaid do hereby declare my opinion, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier and served as he states, and I do further certify that that the said applicant from old age and bodily infirmity is unable to attend the Court
Joseph Stratton JP.

Virginia Logan County SS.
I Edwin Robertson clerk of said County Court do hereby certify that Joseph Straton whose name is subscribed to the annexed declaration or affidavit thereto was duly com- missioned on the 6 day of April 1824 and quali- fied on the 7th day of March 1826 to said Commission and has ever since acted as a justice of the peace for said County and that his signature aforesaid is genuine In testimony whereof I have here to set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 5 day of March A.D. 1834.
Edwin Robertson clerk

Richmond 16 Dec. 18 45 .
Dear Sir
The inclosed pension papers were returned to me by the pension agent at this place, with the objection that they were dated too far back or that 90 days had expired & could not consequently be allowed. As a poor widow is only concerned in this case, I beg sir, that you will return me the papers & direct the immediate payment of the pension -
I am very respectfully
Yr ob Servt
M c Brat
J. L. Edwards Esq
Washington

2
18260
INVALID.
cum
File No. 18260
Oliver Walker
Pre Gen War
Act: June 7 th 32
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 326
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Oliver Walker
April 4. 1834. S. Joseph Straits, heavily ice floes that
Harper M c Comas H.R.

Logan County to wit
I Sheldon Parker a Clergyman in the County of fore said and State of Virginia hereby Certify that Oliver Walker whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Declaration) that I believe him to be the age he represents and also that he has been a Soldier of the Revolutionary War sworn to and subscribed this 8 th day of March 1834 Sheldon Parker
Logan County to wit
I John Lawery hereby Certify that that I have been acquainted with Oliver Walker for some upwards of forty years and have often heard the neighbours speak of the said Walker and consider him to have been a Soldier of the Revolutionary War and have heard a Clergyman some forty years past speak of having served with the said Walker in the war of fore said Given under my hand this 8 th day of March 1834
I Joseph Stratton a justice of the peace in and for the County of Logan do hereby Certify that Sheldon Parker whose name is sub- scribed to the foregoing Certificate is a Clergyman in the County of Logan & State of Virginia and John Lawery is an ac- quaintance of said County is a credible Witness given under my hand and seal this 8 th day March 1834 Joseph Stratton

2.52 75. 1.26 26.50 $7.03
John
Hon. W. M. Conway

Commonwealth State of Virginia October 28 th 1833 I do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original now on file in my office and of the whole thereof. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 28 th day of October 1833.
Sworn to before me Robert M c Whorter a Justice of the Peace for the County aforesaid October 28 th 1833 R. M c Whorter J.P. I have been acquainted with Mr. Julius Webb for at least forty years and all ways was considered to be a man of truth & honor under my hand and seal
this 28 th of October 1833 Robert M c Whorter J.P.
Virginia At a Court held for the County of Giles on Tuesday the 26 th day of November 1833.
The court doth certify that Robert M c Whorter whose certifi- cate is annexed to the affidavit of Julius Webb is an acting Justice of the peace in & for the County of Giles. That due faith & credit is thought to be given to all of his official acts.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my seal of Office this 1 st Day of December 1833 & of the Commonwealth the 58 th year
Rufus A. Houch L.G.B.

Mr Lane Wilson wants you to continue an suit of Lane, Stafford vs John Wilson
W. James M Stafford Esqre
James M Stafford Esqre
James M Stafford
Perkins
Dunlap vs Lewis
Wilson - Val.
County Court.
34 18 18 25 25 36 18 20 58 252 75 36 210 250 821
34 18 18 25 25 36 18 20 58 252 75 126 21 250 7214
Wilys administration vs Wilson & Reed Parkerson Shumate vs The same
County Court
Superior Court
63 131 63 1.26 21 210

Giles County State of Virginia the affidavit of James Webb The further statements of said Webb in addition to a former affidavit given before Robert M. Hutchison on the 28 th day of October 1833
That in addition to three months tour that I served with Oliver Walker now of Logan County I was well acquainted with the said Walker and had been for a long time before the tour of three months service in the war of the Revolution in the year 1781) but I well knew that the said Walker went a tour the length of which I do not well recollect at this time and further that when I first became acquainted with the said Walker he was dressed in clothing like a Saldier and said that he had been long in the service and I believe that he had served as he states given from under my hand this 17 th day of March 1834 James Webb
Virginia Giles County to wit -
This day James Webb come before me Robert M. Hutchison a justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid and made oath to the foregoing affidavit and I further certify that James Webb is an old man and one that is entitled to full credit as a witness given from under my hand this 17 th day of March 1834 Robert M. Hutchison J.P.

30.330
Admit as a private 6 mo $20.
J. P. Stratton Purch.

On this 18 th day of March 1834
Catherine Anderson aged about 77 years of age Makes the following statements on oath that She was acquainted with Oliver Walker (now of Logan County & State of Virginia) in the time of the Revolutionary War) that her husband was by the name of David Willson and that him and said Oliver Walker was drafted and went to Car- olina together and afterwards they served a term in the lower part of Virginia together the length of which not well recollected and further that She has been acquainted with the said Oliver Walker for many years since the war of the Revolution - until he removed farther West and is now living in the County of Logan as I am informed) Given under my hand this day above written Catherine Anderson
Giles County to wit
State of Virginia on this 18 th day of March 1834
personally appeared Catherine Anderson before me one of the Commonwealth's justices of the peace in and for the County of Giles) and made oath to the foregoing affidavit and I further certify that - Catherine Anderson who has subscribed her name to the same is a Credable Witness Given under my hand this day above written - Robert M. Hutchinson J.P.