Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 11730, John Wallis, Continental Eal In Va

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental
Wallis, John Sarah
W. 11730
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CONTENTS

16.723 Q North Carolina
John Wallis
of Fredell Co: in the state of N. Carolina who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Bland of the Virginia line, for the term of 2 years.
Inscribed on the Roll of N. Carolina at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 4 th of Nov r 1819.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 th of Apr: 1820 and sent to Honb le M. Stokes Senate U. S.
Arrears to 4th of Mar: 1828 3 Mo s  \frac{27}{30} \times 35.51 Semi-ann l all ce ending 4 th Sep: 1828 — 40.00
$ 83.51
{ Revolutionary claim, { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued Fredell Co: —
Notification sent the 15 th May 1821 to Hon. M. Stokes, with a transcript N. B.

North Carolina. 32.484 No. 725.
John Wallis, dec d .
of Indell Co. in the State of N. Carolina who was a Dragoon in the 4 commanded by Captain  of the Regt t commanded by Col. Bland in the Virginia line for 2 years.
Inscribed on the Roll of North Carolina at the rate of 100 Dollars ~ Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. & end 18 th Novr. 1845, when he died.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 st day of August 1846 and sent to Hon. D. M. Barringer House of Rep.
Arrears to the 17th of Novr. 1845 - $ 58.87
Pemi-ant. allowance ending 
Increased from 96 3/4 to $100. ~ $ 58.80
Formerly old roll Act 18 March 1818. { Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by D. Henny Wood Clerk, Book E, 2 Vol. 6 1/2 Page 80

183. North Carolina
Sarah Wallis widow of John Wallis who was a Dragoon in the Revolution Va
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 100 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1844. 17th Nov. 1845 when he died.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24th day of April, 1846 and sent to
Wm. D. M. Barringer Secy of Reps
[Act of JUNE 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book 162 Vol. 2 Page
Reported
Mr. D. M. Barringer, Aug 8. 1846.
Let to Hon. T. L. Clingman Mar. 9. 1846. —

State of North Carolina On this fourth day of November Greene County } 1819. came before me the subscriber one of the judges of the state aforesaid personally John Wallis aged 64 years resident in the County of Greene and state aforesaid who being by me duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the late Act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War." That he the said John Wallis enlisted in the service of the United States in the State of Virginia in the Company of light horse commanded by Captain Sam Jones Colonel Richard Blasdale Regiment in the year 1775 - That the Regiment & himself joined Genl Washington and the Army as Morris- town in New Jersey. That he continued to serve in said Regiment from February 1776 until the month of Decem- ber 1775 when he was discharged at Winchester in Virginia That he was in the Battles of Brandywine Germantown and Monmouth. That he has lost his discharge - That part of the time he was paymaster to the Regiment on service connected with that appointment in the year 1777 went to Albany in the state of New York. He further says that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his Country for support.
I Archibald D. Murphy one of the Judges of the Superior Court of Law and Court of Equity in and for North Carolina do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the Applicant John Wallis served for the space of nine Months at one time in the Army of the United States in the Continental Establishment, during the Revolutionary War - that he is in reduced circumstances stands in need of the assistance of his Country for support - 4 th November 1819. A. D. Murphy

John Wallis
Col: Pland
Virginia reg t cav.
1776 2 years -
4 th Nov: 1819 -
Roll
Admitted.
Samuel Blankenship maketh Oath that he knew the within named John Wallis before the Revolutionary War, Has known him four times: That the said John Wallis served for the space of nine months at one time, He believes for the space of three years in the Army of the United States on the Continental establishment - Never before me Archibald D. Murphy one of the judges of the Superior Court of Law & Equity in North Carolina the 4 th day of November 1819: -
A. D. Murphy
North Carolina I do hereby certify that Archibald D. Murphy is one of the judges of our Courts of Law and Equity for the State of North Carolina. and that faith and credit is due to his attestation as such. Given under my hand & seal of office at Statesboro the 4 th day of November 1819. R. M. BETHUNE
of the judges of our Courts of Law and Equity for the State of North Carolina. and that faith and credit is due to his attestation as such.

No 12668
Sarah Mace Snow of John N.C.
Act 7 July 1838
Rejecto Inst. and 17 th Novr 1845
John Mace in his children in 1820 say he has a daughter aged 20 years old, which is satisfactory to establish the marriage prior to January 1794
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State of North Carolina I Samuel R. Bell clerk of Superior Court of Law do hereby certify That D. F. Caldwell whose name appears to the foregoing Certificate is one of the Judges of the Superior Courts of Law and Courts of Equity of said State and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office at Statesville the 31 st day of March in the 70 th year of our Independence A.D. 1846 S. R. Bell Clk
State of North Carolina, I J. F. Alexander Clerk of Iredell County to the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for the County of Iredell do hereby certify that Robt. R. White and James Thompson are magistrates as above and that the signatures purporting to be theirs are genuine I further certify that I am personally and well acquainted with John Webb, Henry M. Smith, Samuel Blankenship and Theophilus Falls whose names appear to the foregoing affidavits. That they are all men of respectability and worthy of credit -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office at office in Statesville this 2 nd day of April A.D. 1846
J. F. Alexander Clerk of Iredell County Court

State of North Carolina
Indall County 3 Spring Term 1846 On this day of March 1846 personally ap- peared before the Judges of the Superior Court of law and Equity held for the County of Indall State of North Carolina now in Session. Sarah Wallis a resident of Indall County State of North Carolina aged about 84 Years. Who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her Oath Make the following decla- -rations in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions Made by the Act of Congress passed
That she is the Widow of John Wallis who was a pensioner of the United States for proof of his services as a Revolutionary Sol- -dier she Refers to his declaration. Who was placed on the pension roll April 18 th 1820 at the rate of Eight dollars per Month. Commenc- -ing on the 4 th day of Nov 1819. She further declares that she was married to the said John Wallis. On the 25 th day of May 1780 in Amelia County State of Virginia that they were Married without licence was pub- lished and Married in church as was cus- tomary at that time of which there is no record to her knowledge and no person now living to her knowledge that can prove their Marriage. She further declares that she had Eleven Children by the said John Wallis and that the first was born in the Year 1781 of which there was a regular family record kept of their births but was burnt with their house and many other things some 15 Years since. She further declares that her husband the

aforsaid John Wallis died on the 17 th day of November 1845 and that she has remain- a Widow ever since that period as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hynted annexed. She further declares that she has no documentary evidence in support of the claim. Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before David F Caldwell Judge of the Superior Court of law and Equity.
Sarah his Wallis mark
No. C. 100 Dull County
I D F Caldwell one of the Judges of the Superior Court of Law & Equity in & for the said State hereby certify that Sarah Wallis whose mark & name is are above set forth came into open Court it being the Superior Court of Law & Equity for said county & made oath in due form of law that the said declaration to which her said name & mark are appendix is true to the best of her knowledge & belief. Given under my hand & initials of office at Statesville in the said County of Dull.
March 11 th 1846
D F Caldwell J S L H

State of North Carolina } Irell be known by } This day personally appeared before me Rott R White one of the Justices of the peace of said County John Webb a resident of said County and after being duly sworn according to Law deposeth and saith that he was well acquainted with John Wallis Late a pensioner of the United States, that he was well acquainted present when he departed this life which was on the 17 th day of November 1845 - & he further swears that he was well acquainted with his wife Sarah Wallis whose name and marks appears to the foregoing declara- tion and that she has still remained a widow ever since the death of her said husband John Wallis & that said Sarah Wallis is a woman of truth and respectability & that he had often heard said John Wallis (pensioner) say that he had been married to his wife Sarah about sixty-five years & further he saith not
Robt R. White J.P.
John Webb M.K.
North Carolina } Irell be known by } This day personally appeared before me Robert R. White one of the acting Justices of the peace of said County John Henry M. Smith Webb , a resident of said County & after being sworn according to Law deposeth & saith, that he was well acquainted with John Wallis Late a pensioner of the United States & that he was also well acquainted with his wife, Sarah Wallis whose name and marks appears to the foregoing declaration, & that he had known them for thirty years or more and during that period they lived together as man and wife & that they raised a large family of children some of which I was well acquainted with, & that to his knowledge about fifteen years since their house & all that was in it was consumed by fire.

and he further swears that said Sarah Wallis widow of John Wallis aforesaid is a woman of truth & respectability. & further he saith not I certify the entertainment of Henry McLaughlin's name was done before signing W. M. Smith
Robert P. White J.P.
State of North Carolina March 24 th 1844
Indell County } This day personally appeared before me James Thompson one of the acting justices of the peace in and for said County Samuel Blankenship who after being duly sworn according to law deponeth and saith that he was well acquainted with John Wallis late a pensioner of the United States That he was also well acquainted with his wife Sarah whose name and mark appear to the foregoing declaration. They were all raised in the same Neighbourhood Amelia County Virginia. although he was not present at the marriage the said of John & Sarah Wallis he has no doubt but they were married at or about the time set forth in the foregoing declaration he was in the Neighbourhood and seen them shortly after they were married his Father being displeased with the marriage made it the subject of much talk in the Neighbourhood after their marriage they lived about two years in the house with my grand Mother from thence they moved to Wake County North Carolina lived and made one crop with them in that County from thence they moved to Indell County where we have lived close Neighbours until the death of said Wallis he further swears that they always lived together in the capacity of man and wife raised a large family of children and I have no doubt but they were legally married and further saith not Entertaining done before signing. Samuel Blankenship before J. Thompson J.P.

I James Thompson do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Samuel Blankenship whose signature appears to the foregoing affidavits is a man of truth and respectability March 24 th 1846
J. Thompson J.P.
State of North Carolina
Indo County 3 March 26 1846
This day personally appeared before me Rev. R. White one of the acting Justices of the Peace in and for said County Neophiles Falls who after being duly sworn according to law depose and say that he was well acquainted with John Wallis late a prisoner of the United States that he paid over to him his prison money for final Grant that he is also well acquainted with his wife Sarah who always came with him to receive his money they were always recognized as man and wife which I have never heard doubted by any one and I have no doubt but that they were married as stated in the foregoing declaration as I believe him the said Sarah to be a woman of truth and justice sayeth not.
Robert R. White J.P.
Neophiles Falls
I Robert R. White do hereby certify that I am personally well acquainted with Neophiles Falls & H. M. Smith whose names appear to the foregoing affidavits they are both men of veracity and truth I am not personally acquainted with Sam Webb whose name and mark appear to the first affidavit but I am informed by those who are acquainted with him that he is quite a respectable man which I have no doubt is true
Robert R. White J.P.

John Wallis -
16.7.23
Sept. 10. 20
On Road Capt Inf ry Company Col. Benoit's Regiment Dr. arms - No 1738
Hon. M. Stokes, Sen. Wilkesborough, N.C.

State of North Carolina Iredell County } Superior Court of Law & Equity.
On this first day of November 1820. personally appeared in open court, being a Court of Record for P. County, John Wallis aged sixty five years resident in said County, who being first sworn duly according to Law, doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows, that he enlisted in the year 1775 in Amelia County Virginia with Capt. Lee Jones in the Regiment commanded by Col. Theodrick Bland, under whom he served for 3. Years & 9 months and was in the Battles of Brandywine Germantown & Monmouth as appears by his original declaration before the Honorable Archibald D. Murphy dated 1819.
And have received a pensions Certificate N o 16723 And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818. And that I have not since that time by gift sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war" passed on the 18 th day of March 1818. And that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities contracts or debts, due to me, nor have I any income other than what is contained in

The Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
Schedule of property except necessary Clothing. and Bedding. 1. Skellat 1. pine table 2. Cows & Calves Yr Doz Queens ware plates 2 Chests 1. Yearling Steer 1. set Knives & Forks 1. Shovel Plow. 3. Iron Pots. 2. pewter Dishes 1. Bar shear Do. 1. Dutch Oven 1. set cups & Saucers 1. Mallet 1. axe 1. mending rod 1/2 Churns Hams & collar 2 pr. Pot Hooks 1. Loom & Spun 1. Spinning wheel 1. pr. Cotton Loom 4. chairs — 1. Hatching Dresser 1. womans saddle 6 Spoons 1. Box Coffer milk 1. Chest Rack 1. Fine horse stuff 1. brooking iron 2 Band Loafers 1. Chipped 2 water pails 1. iron bed 3. milk crocks.
Thirty Dollars due me in Notes & Judgments, & I owe Seventy five Dollars sixty two & an half cents. I have a Grey mare in my possession, sent to me by my Cousin John Stevens of Wake County for the use of myself and Family.
John Wallis
Sworn to in open Court & subscribed this 11 th day of Nov. 1820 A. Wallis

The deponent John Wallis further states upon oath that his occupation is farming, that by age & infirmities his ability to perform is much impaired, that his wife is fifty nine years of age, as capable of labor as usual with women at her age, a daughter named Agnes lives with me aged thirty, not very healthy but usually able to perform ordinary business, and a daughter named Harriet twenty two years of age, and for seventeen years past diseased and crippled in her feet, legs, hands & arms incapable of business or walking or even of standing. John Wallis. Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 1 st day of Nov. 1820. R. Morke Clk
I Robert Morke Clerk of Greene County Superior Court of Law, Do hereby certify that the foregoing oaths and schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said Court; And I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is sixty six dollars, thirty five cents.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the said Court at Statesville on the 1 st day of November 1820.
R. Morke Clk

Payment to be made at Fayetteville by John Hurst Agent for paying pension- ers, in the Agency of
North Carolina
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book        Vol- ume    Page    by
A. H. Noah Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claims.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States, of the Act of 7 th June 1832, John Wallis, deceased, late of North Carolina, who was a Dragoon of the  Revolutionary Pensioned  under the Act of 18 th March 1818, at the rate of $96. per annum, is entitled to receive  an increase of pension at the rate of $100. per annum, commencing on the 4 th March 1831, and ending on the 17 th November 1845, when he died. The amount is due and payable to Sarah Wallis, his Widow, after deducting what has been paid under the Act of 1818, for the same time at that rate of 96 $ per annum. —
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 4 th day of August one thousand eight hundred and forty-Six.
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
Commissioner of Pensions.

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 11730  Am
Sarah Wallis
Widow of
John Wallis
Druggist Rev war
Act: June 17 th 44
Index:—Vol. (M) , Page 308
[Arrangement of 1870.]

No 12 448 2:243 Sarah Wallis Mother of John N.C. act 7 July 1838 Rejected. admo act 17 June 1849 Dyres Dragon $100 00 per ann paid 17 Nov. 1845
Hon D. M. Barringer House of Reps,

for
Hon David M Barringer Washington City

Waterville July 20 th 1846
Mr Barringer
Dear Sir
I received your letter some time since covering my Sarah Wallis pension certificate I will now call your attention to the arrear of pensions that I think is due her on account of her deceased husband John Wallis who obtained a pension of $96. Dollars per year under the act of Congress of 1818 The act of Congress of 1832 gives to all such Soldiers from and after the passage thereof the sum of $100. per year which will leave a balance of four Dollars per year due from the department in as much as it has never been called for or received by any person. Will you be so good as to make the necessary inquiry and let me know in what way she can procure it if at all our Governor was with us a few days since in fine health and spirits The sky cause is doing well in this part of the State Very Respectfully Yours &c
Josephus Hale

W John Wallis, 46 o NC
act 7 June 1832
Adm r Byrum. Draper $100 00 per ann from 4 March 1831 to 17 Nov 1845 the day of his death payable to his widow Sarah Wallis after deducting what has been paid for the same time under the act of 18 March 1818 at the rate of $96 00 per ann.
Hon D. M. Barringer House of Reps

Pension Office July 1846
Sir,
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 25 th inst and in reply to the enquiry of Col. Weissenbach to state that if the Claim of Mary Doherty does stand be established

Fru
Honble David M Barington Washington D.C.

12668
Statesville April 7 th 1841
Mr Barringer
Dear Sir
By last mail I sent you Mrs Wallis' Declaration for a pension when I wrote the declaration I left a blank for the act of congress not knowing at that time which act the evidence would embrace after I procured the evidence I intended to fill the blank with the act of July 4 th 1836 which I now think was not done. will you be so good as to fill the blank if you have not handed it over and oblige yours &c
Phoebe Ann Wallis
I do not think the foregoing suggestion is important - but if so, Mr. Edwards will please inform me -
Yours S ly , D. M. Barringer
Col: Edwards

Ho. of Reps. April 10. 1846
Sir, I enclose you the papers in an application of Mrs. Sarah Wallin for a pension — Your early attention will oblige,
Yours Respectfully.
D. W. Carriger
Col: J. L. Edwards.
Com. P.
Washington D.C.

No. of. Repnt. July 29. 1846.
Sir,
Will Mr. Edwards be so good as to furnish me with the desired information & proper papers, asked for by Mr. Hale.—
Yours. S.C.
D. W. Hanning

Am. Aug 8, 1896

Mr. G. Depres. Aug. 8. '46
Sir,
I do not remember who sent me the papers in the case of Sarah Wallis widow of John Wallis. I have the Certificate & do not know to whom to send. I think probably it was forwarded to me by Theophilus Fall, - Mr. Edward will please look at the papers & inform me, to-day, if possible -
Yours, &c. D. M. Farrington
Col: Edward.
June 17, 1844 No 183.