Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 17762, John Walls, Pa.

SERVICE Pa.
Walls, John
NUMBER S. 17762
CONTENTS
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Dec: 13. '33 See let t.
Penaph Condou his Let to L.A. Sand, May 4. 183
Died 21. Nov 1837.
Order to pay 26 March 18
Letter to Hon E. H. McLaughlin, D r March 1847
19231
Indiana
John Wa.
of Patricks in the Dist of who was a Drummer in the Co by Captain Wright of the reg Robert Miller in the Dist in 18 mo. Drummer
on the R.M. of rate of 66 Dollars 60 Cents to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 th 1833 and
Boon Brant
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-ant. allowance ending
66.
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Saml Boyd Clerk
Book 6 Vol. 1 Page 134

Dec. 13. 1833. See let. to Hon. Ag t Corydon. Ind a Let. to S. H. Sands. May 14. 1835. Died. 21. Nov r . 1837. Order to pay 26. March 1838 Letter to Hon. E. W. McGaughey. 2 March 1847.
19.331 Indiana John Walls: of Putnam Co. in the State of Ind a who was a drummer in the Comp y commanded by Captain Wright of the reg t commanded by Col. Miller in the line for 18 months. Pa
Inscribed on the Roll of Indiana at the rate of 66. Dollars 66. Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 th day of July 1833. and sent to Hon. R Poore. Boonville
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-ant. allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7. 1832. } Recorded by Dan l Boyd Clerk. Book: E. Vol. 7 Page 134.

Washington City House of Reps March 1 st 1847
J. L. Edwards Esqr Comm r of Patents.
John Walls of Indiana a revolution- ary pensioner died on the 21 st Nov 1837 at the time of his death there was due about 25$ of his pension. The heirs of the Pensioner caused the papers to be made out (as they supposed in due form) to draw this balance. At that time the pensioners in my district drew their money at the Terre Haute branch of the State Bank of Indiana. The papers in this case having been prepared were carried by Clinton Walls a son of the Dec d Pensioner and presented by him to the Cashier of the Bank who said that it would be necessary to forward the papers to your Dept. for Approval before the money could be paid. Since that time the heirs have never been able to hear any thing about the matter. I therefore request you to inform me whether the papers have ever came to your Dept. s If not can the Amt. be drawn upon new papers, made out in due form? These heirs are entitled by law to this arrear of Pension & I hope you will give me at the earliest possible moment the necessary informa- tion in order that the Amt. due may be obtained. As this house adjourns on Wednesday next I hope to receive your reply before that day Your Ob dt . Servt. A. M. McLaughney

State of Indiana } Putnam County } 55.
On this 26th day of October personally appeared in open court, before the Hon. Amory H. Kinney president William Elrod & David Dunes Esqrs. his associate judges of the superior and circuit court now in session John Males of the said County and State, aged twenty years and eight months, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration to wit: Said in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7th. 1832. That he entered the service of the Uni- ted States during the Revolutionary war under the following named officers, and served as herein stated. He entered the said service as volunteer Mi- litia-man in the month of April or May (which of these months not exactly recollected) in the year of our Lord 1776 under Capt. James Wright, the name of the first Lieut. was John Ewing, the name of the second Thomas Wright, in York County Penn- sylvania where he then and previously resided. His company belonged to the 17th Regiment of Penn- sylvania Militia commanded by Col. Henry Miller. To the first Battalion of this Regiment he belonged which was commanded Major William Baity. They were attached to the Brigade commanded by Genl. James Ewing. Some of the officers names belong- ing to his company are not now recollected. He entered the service as above stated and continued for one year to serve his company as drummer. Immediately after he entered the service he marched for Philadelphia crossing the Susquehanna at Wright's ferry passed through Lancaster and on to Philadelphia crossing the Delaware at the city. They marched from this place to Trenton in the state of New Jersey, and from Trenton to Princeton, and from this place they marched to Am- At this place the applicant states they staid as much as

two or three weeks. They marched from Amboy on to- ward fort Washington on the Neotow River, encamped near said fort. Thinks they encamped from one to two miles on the opposite side of the River from the fort. The applicant thinks they remained at this place near two months. That dur- ing their stay at this place the fort was taken. After this event they returned pretty much on the same route they had gone out. Passing again through Amboy, and from thence to Brunswick in the said state of New Jersey, at which place they joined Genl. Washington. From this place they marched to Princeton; there recrossed the Delaware, and marched to Valley Forge where they took up winter quarters. Previous to their taking up their winter quarters they fought the battle of Germantown. The applicant states that he was severely wounded in this engagement by a stroke from a broad- sword given him by a British light-horseman on his head, from which he had nearly bled to death. That he was sick and placed with the baggage waggons about a few days before the battle of Brandywine was fought. This applicant was one year in the service, and was regularly discharged by col. Miller. Says that he has long since lost his discharge. He says the Troops under the Command of Col. Genl. James Ewing was called the flying Camps. He does not recollect that he marched with any reg- ular soldiers, during the term of his service. Says that Genl. Washington kept the regular troops with him. Says that he was called into the service same time in the fall of Seventeen hundred and eighty a second time by his commanding col. (Henry Miller) and continued in the service six months can not recollect the time ex- actly that the last period of service commenced or ended but knows he served six months. That he was employed in guarding the prisoners taken at the battle with Bur- goyne. His father William Wall was captain of the company to which he belonged during the second term of his service and Thomas Hissaw was Lieut. and John Munn 2nd. Lieut, and this applicant was the drummer for the company. Says that the prisoners were stacked in York County Pennsylvania. Says that during this term of service he was with the Regu- -lar

Troops, nor in any battle during this second term of service: That he was discharged from the service some time in the spring of the year 1781. Says that for this last term of service he did not receive any written discharge. Says that taking both terms of service together he served as before stated eighteen months . In answer to the questions interrogatories to him by this court pronounced the said applicant says that he was born in York County Pennsylvania on the fourth day of April 1762. That he has no family record of his age. Says that he continued to reside in York County Penn. until the year 1795, that he then removed to Pittsburgh of said State and lived there near two years, from this place removed to French Creek in said State, and lived there until he removed to Kentucky in the year 1798 and resided in Bourbon County of that state 12 years, then removed to Montgomery county of the same state and resided there until the fall of the year 1829, then removed to Putnam county state of Indiana where he has since resided. He entered the service as herein before stated. He has no documentary evidence. And knows of no person living whose testimony he can procure, who can testify to his service - he has been trying for a number of years to procure testimony and can find none. meth Joseph of Salley  He is well acquainted with  the  and William B Grathmeyer who are willing to certify to this applicant's reputation as a soldier of the Revolution. He hereby relinquishes all claim to a pension or bounty except the present, and declares that his name is not known on the pension list of any agency of any state or territory. John his  Walls  Walls Subscribed and sworn to in open court the day and year aforesaid Arthur M c Gaughey

Joseph F Farley Me the and William B Grafton residing in the County of Putnam in the same neighborhood with John Wells, who subscribed and swore to the above declaration, do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with him, and that we believe him to be seventy years and eight months of age. And that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a Soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion
Joseph F Farley W B Grafton
Subscribed and sworn to in open Court the day & year aforesaid Arthur M Gaughey Clerk
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matters, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the court de- partment, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states And the court further certifies that Joseph F Farley and William B Grafton who have signed the preceding certificate are res- ident in the County of Putnam and State of Indian- -a and that they are creditable persons and that their statements are entitled to credit.
A. Kinney David Dweese Wm Elrod State of Indiana Putnam County I, Arthur M Gaughey Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for the aforesaid County of Putnam, do certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of John Wells for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Greencastle December the 18th Day 1832, A. M. Gaughey Clerk P. 6

Rev.&1812 Wars Section. ADY
June 1, 1929.
Mrs. V. E. Jorgensen, 403 West Walnut Street, Greencastle, Indiana.
Madam:
I advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 17762, it appears that John Walls was born April 4, 1762 in York County, Pennsylvania.
While residing in said York County, he enlisted in 1776 and served one year as a drummer in Captain James Wright's Company, Colonel Henry Miller's Pennsylvania Regiment. He was in the battle of Germantown, where he was wounded on the head by a broad sword.
He enlisted in the fall of 1780 and served six months as a drummer in Captain William Walls' (soldier's father) Company, Colonel Henry Miller's Pennsylvania Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 26, 1832, while living in Putnam County, Indiana.
He died November 21, 1837.
A son Clinton survived soldier. There are no further family data.
Respectfully,
EARL D. CHURCH, Commissioner.

17762
INVALID.
File No. 17762
John Mills
Drummer Rev War
Act: June 7 th 39
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 396
[Arrangement of 1870.]

May 9 '08. Hist. to Col. John Pres. Sons of Rev. of 200 N. Delaware St,
J. Barnett. Indiana, Indpls. Ind. F.W.
For Monument.
1914, May 4. History to Mrs. W. J. Johnson. Br.
1914, Sept. 18. History to Mrs. Maggie W. Torr. Br.
1924. May 6. Hist. to Grace A. Sandy awf.
1924. Nov. 12. Hist. to Grace F. W. Sandy - different address from above. as sent. awf.
1925. Oct 6. Hist. to Grace F. W. Sandy J. G. Higgins, in 24
1925. Nov. 3. Hist. to Mrs. James A. Sandy awf.
1928. Sept. 18 Mrs. Jas. A. Sandy ad- vised as to city last pay in Feb.
1929 June 1. Hist. to Mrs. V.E. Jorgensen, A.N.Y.
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May 4
Green Court Lane Spea
Free Lloyds Bch
(1933)
Mr. Cat
Superintendent of
Pension Office Washington City D.C.

P. Office
Green Castle Ind Apr 18 th 1835
Sir
Mr John Walls a Pensioner resident in this County = (Putnam) has lost or mislaid his papers and not having a Copy, he is unable to get his money - Mr Walls is quite inform and having wrote to friend to attend to getting the necessary information so as to secure his Pension and not having for an answer. he has requested me to write you on the subject direct , and request that you will send him a blank with the necessary remarks so that he can fulfill the requisitions of your office in getting a duplicate of his pension papers and thereby be enabled to draw his money
You will confer an act humanity by answering this immediately Yours Respectfully Superintendent
Chf Clerk of Pension Office
Washington
DC
Louis. D. Landis P.M.

Coeymans N.Y. Nov. 10 th
Sir
James L. Edwards Esq r Commissioner of Pensions Pens n Service } Washington City D.C.

Agents Office Corydon 4 th Nov r 1833
D. L. Edwards Esq. Com r of Pensions
Sir,
In your report of the 3 rd Sept r last, you report me the name of John Ward Drum r at $66.66 per an m . His certificate reads John Wall and that I am informed is his proper name.
Yours of the 16 Sept r last, reporting the name of Ignatius Greenvill prov t at $60. per annum I presume was intended for the St. Louis Agency, the letter is addressed to the Agts for paying pensions at St. Louis Missouri, but directed to me at Corydon.
Very respectfully
Sir, your Ob t Serv t
Thos. P. Doyel Agent

John Walls Indiana
from 1776 drummer 18 months. $66.
J. L. Edwards Esq. Pension Agent War Department
Boon
Hon: R. Boon Boonville 44 27

Washington Jan. 11 th 1833.
J. L. Edwards Esqr.
Sir
I have the honor to inclose herewith, the declaration of John Wallis of Putnam County, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed 7 th of June 1832.
I have the honor to be very respectfully your ob d . serv t
P. Boon

State Bank of Indiana Dear Sir March 8. 1838.
Sir You will find herewith for your examination the vouchers in the case of Mr. Wall, deceased, and hereby Pursuant
Very respectfully W. H. Smith M c Clure Clerk
Rev J. G. Edwards Comm. of Pensions Washington

RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by F.W. Nov. 26, 1909. Sur. File Claim No. 17,762
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier John Walls
Service _____
Additional Service _____
Rev. War
No. ✓ claim, State records ✓, 190
No claim, combination records ✓, 190
REMARKS:
The above noted, only Pension of that name of Indiana (Acts 1818 and 1832).

Indianapolis, Ind. April 3 rd '24
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.
I am a great-great granddaughter of John Walls a Revolutionary Soldier, who enlisted as a drummer boy under Capt Stewart and Captain Henry Miller for one year in 1776. He was from York County Penn. Enlisted again in 1780 under Capt William Walls. Served six months as drummer boy. Was wounded at

the battle of German Town Penn. for which in 1832 he applied for a pension, and granted him. His second enlistment was from York County Penn. Will you please give me all the data your office permits you to give out. I am trying to get my papers for the D.A.R. Thanking You in advance I am
Very Respectfully Mrs Grace (Walls) Sandy. 2894 Sutherland Ave.

403 West Walnut St.
Grace Y r Walls Sandy - Greencastle Indiana
Department of the Interior Director Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C. Oct 24, 1924
Rev. Sect Dear Sir -
I am a great great great grand daughter of one Capt William Walls of Pa who served under Col Henry Miller 1780.
Miss you please send me his war record. if in your office and I shall appreciate it very much. He and his
son John Walls - Drummer boy. served in the same co.
under Col Henry Miller 1780. John Walls was my great great grand Father. Two ancestors to be proud of.
Respectfully
Grace Y r Walls Sandy.

G. F. SCHUTT, PROPRIETOR. R. G. BURKE, MANAGER.
The New Ebbitt
ARMY & NAVY HEADQUARTERS
WASHINGTON, D.C.,
NATIONAL HOTEL G. F. SCHUTT, PROPRIETOR.
April 29, 1914.
To The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you please send me all information to be found in the Pension Office, concerning my grandfather, John Wall, who, as I have it was a drummer boy, in the Revolutionary War.
I think he enlisted from York Co., Penn.
He died in Greencastle, Putnam Co., Indiana.
I am trying to complete a family history, and any information you may send me, will be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Mrs. W. J. Johnson, The New Ebbitt.

Rev Sec ✓
Josephine Mo
Sep-9 th 1914
Mr. G. M. Baltzgeber;
Commissioner, Bureau of Pensions Washington, D. C.
My Dear Sir:
While visiting my sister, Mrs. W. J. Johnson in St. Paul, Minn. this summer I found she had the informa- tion which I also would like very much to receive from you; it pertains to our paternal grand- father, John Walls. As I am the youngest daughter of Clinton Walls , a record such as you sent her would be very much

appreciated by me. I have a copy of her record, but as the D. A. R. are very anxious that I become a member of the Joplin Chapter, some such record as my sister has is required. This would mean a certificate that proves I am the youngest grand-daughter in the State of Mo, being less than 88 yrs old. Also as I teach in the city schools I should like it for that, as I know not a little traditional Rev. history. Hoping for an early reply, and thanking you in advance. Very Respectfully

Mrs. Maggie Wall Torr Joplin Mo 2028 Wall St.

War- Rev-- 1812
403 W.Walnut St Greencastle, Indiana Dec.19-1928 Mrs Frances Jane Jorgensen
Department of the Interior Commissioner Of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:- Will you please send me the pension record of John Walls Revolutionary soldier-- He served under Captain James Wright-Col.Hehry Miller's Pennsylvania Regiment One enlistment 1776- 2nd in the fall of 1780. Any family data you can give me will be greatly appreciated. He is my Rev ancestor.
Very respectfully yours Frances Jane Jorgensen
Mrs( V.E.) Frances Jane Jorgensen

Indianapolis Ind. Oct. 3, 1925.
War_Rev. 1812.
Dept Interior Bureau Of Pensions. The Commissioners of Pensions, Washington D. C. Dear Sir.
Will You Please send me the war record of John Walls who served in the Revolutionary war. He was from York County Pennsylvania. He enlisted in 1776, was Drummer boy. Length of service one year, His second enlistment was in the Fall of 1780. Drummer boy. Length of service six months. Under first enlistment, his Captain was James Wright. Colonel Henry Miller. Second enlistment, Capt. William Walls. Colonel Henry Miller. Applied for pension 1832. Residence at date of application, Putnam Co. Indiana. He was my great great Grandfather and I am hoping to join the D.A.R. on his war record. Any data that you may be able to give me, will be greatly appreciated.
Yours very truly,
Grace Frances Sandy,
Grace Frances Sandy.
Mrs. James Albert Sandy. 2894 Sutherland Ave. Indianapolis, Indiana.
Mrs James Albert Sandy.

Indianapolis, Indiana 2894 Sutherland Avenue August 18, 1925.
Revolutionary and 1812 Wars Section.
Commissioner of Pensions, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Will you please send me the War Record of John Walls who was born in York County, Pennsylvania, April 4, 1762?
In 1776 he served one year as drummer boy in Captain James Wright's Company, Colonel Henry Miller's Pennsyl- vania Regiment and re-enlisted in 1780 and served as drummer boy 6 months in Captain William Walls' Company, Colonel Henry Miller's Pennsylvania Regiment.
Any data that you can furnish me will be greatly appreciated. He was my ancestor.
Very truly yours,
Darle Gretchen Stearns.

2894 Sutherland Ave Indianapolis - Ind. November - 12 - 1927
Department of the Interior -
Bureau of Pensions
Washington D. C.
Commissioner of Pensions.
Dear Sir: - Will you please give me the data to the General Accounting office that will help me to the information as to the place of residence of John Walls a Revolutionary soldier who served two enlistments. He was of York County Pennsylvania. He served in Col. Henry Miller "Pennsylvania Regiment". He was a pensioner. I wish his place of residence when he received his last pension payment. I am anxious to join the D.A.R. on his record if I can. I want all the data I can have to help me. I shall appreciate your help in this request very much. I am his great - great Grand daughter. Will you please tell me where the Pension agency of Indiana was located in 1832?
Very Respectfully Yours -
Mrs. Grace Frances Sandy.
(Mrs James Albert Sandy)
2894 Sutherland Ave
Indianapolis. Ind.

Chicago, Illinois. 5023 N. Rockwell St Mrs Frances Jane Jorgensen (Mrs.V.E.)
Department of the Interior Pension Dept. Commission of Pensions Washington, D.C.
answered - June 1, 1929
Dear Sir,
Will you please give me the pension record of John Walls who served in the Rev. under Coln. Henry Miller. John Walls served two enlistments - under Coln. Henry Miller Any data you can give me, will be much appreciated. John Walls is my ancestor.
Respectfully,
Frances Jane Jorgensen
Letter of June 1 was returned as she had left that address - so I sent
the same letter, envelope and all, to the above address, Aug 6, 1929, M.E.E.

Rev. & 1812 War Section W.A. 1
September 10, 1928
Mrs. James A. Sandy 2894 Sutherland Ave. Indianapolis, Ind.
Madam:
I advise you that in order to obtain the date of last payment of pension of John Walls, S. 17762, you should apply to the Records Division, General Accounting Office, Washington, D.C., citing all of the following data:
John Walls, Certificate 19331, issued July 26, 1833, rate $66.66 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Indiana Agency.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner

Rev. and 1812 War Section.
November 12, 1924.
Grace F. W. Sandy, 403 W. Walnut St., Greencastle, Ind.
Madam;
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 17762, it appears that John Walls was born April 4, 1762 in York County, Pennsylvania.
While residing in said York County, he enlisted in 1776 and served one year as a Drummer in Captain James Wright's Company, Colonel Henry Miller's Pennsylvania Regiment, he was in the battle of Germantown, where he was wounded on the head by a broad sword.
He enlisted in the fall of 1780 and served six months as a Drummer in Captain William Walls' (soldier's father) Company, Colonel Henry Miller's Pennsylvania Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 26, 1832, while living in Putnam County, Indiana. He died November 21, 1837. A son Clinton survived soldier. There is no further family data on file.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Rev.& 1812 Wars Section
MDY
October 6, 1925.
Darle Gretchen Stearns 2894 Sutherland Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S-17762, it appears that John Walls was born April 4, 1762 in York County, Pennsylvania.
While residing in said York County, he enlisted in 1776 and served one year as a Drummer in Captain James Wright's Company, Colonel Henry Miller's Pennsylvania Regiment, he was in the battle of Germantown, where he was wounded on the head by a broad sword.
He enlisted in the fall of 1780 and served six months as a Drummer in Captain William Walls' (soldier's father) Company, Colonel Henry Miller's Pennsylvania Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 26, 1832, while living in Putnam County, Indiana. He died November 21, 1837. A son Clinton survived soldier. There is no further family data on file.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

for a statement of the military history of John Wallis of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. S. F. 17,762.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     April, 1776 1 yr. Drummer James Wright Henry Miller Pa.   Fall, 1780. 6 mos " William Wallis Henry Miller "          
# Soldier's father. Battles engaged in, on head, by sword  wounded in battle of Germantown. Residence of soldier at enlistment, York Co., Pa. Date of application for pension, Oct 26, 1832. Cl. cl. Residence at date of application, Putnam Co., Ind. Age at date of application, Born in York Co. Pa., Apr. 4, 1762.
Remarks: He died Nov. 21, 1837.  A son, Clinton, survived soldier.  There is no further data relative to family.
Very respectfully,
(Signature)
Commissioner