Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 7814, William Leadam Walker, N.C.

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Walker William Leadam S7814 or William Needham
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12.193 - North Carolina
William L.  L. Walker of Cumberland in the State of N.C. - who was a Pri of L in the Com commanded by Captain _____ of the Reg - commanded by Col Armstrong in the N.C. or V was for 6 mos 20yrs and Pri - of clearly -
Inscribed on the Roll of N. Caro — at the rate of 24 Dollars 75 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9. day of April 1833 and sent Dohr Winslow - Fayetteville N.H. Arrears to the 4th of March 33 $47, 44 Semi-ant. allowance ending Sept. 33 12 36 $62,80
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by E. D. Willcock, Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 3 — Page 60
Wickham from Rev. J. B. G. Sept 1, 1895 J. B. G.
Rate of debt held on AB

William L. Walker O.V.C.
Admitted as private 3 mo. 20 days Inf. 3. Cavalry. $24.72 Col. Emmett O.V.C.
222 10. 1250 472

BRIEF in the case of Neelham Walker County of Cumberland in the State of North Carolina (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Open Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 76 years  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     1781 3 Private Genl. Crawford Col. Bennett   Light Horse 3 " Genl. Greene Col. Armstrong   1782 20 " Col. Armstrong  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? None  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Cumberland Co. North Carolina  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Documentary proof  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Michael Catts Examining Clerk.

Needham Walker
1770
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North Carolina Cumberland County } Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions - September Term 1832
On this the 20th of September personally appeared before the Court aforesaid Needham Walker a resident of Cumberland County aged 76 years and after being duly sworn according to Law did on his Oath say, and make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832 -
That some time in December 1781 he joined under Draft the Company commanded by Captain Charles Crawford, which were employed at Crook Creek (now Fayetteville) in guarding the Magazine, and in keeping Country throughout the Town - that he was engaged in this duty for three months - Colonel Emmet Commander - and in no other duty during that time - his discharge for the three months accompanies this application - That afterwards he joined under Draft the Troop of horse under Captain Nathl McCranie, Thos Armstrong Colonel Commanding - that they staid some little time in Crook Creek for Captain Gist and after he joined them they crossed the River (Cape Fear) at Cambleton when Gist left them, they then went down the River, and after camping one night at one Bents - they crossed Atkins Ferry down between the two little Rivers in Cumberland, down to Rockfish and back to Fayetteville then Crook Creek, in this service he was engaged principally in suppressing the Tories and collecting arms - He served in this service three months as will appear on reference to his discharge accompanying this application - He further states that he served twenty days in 1782 as will appear by Armstrong (Col) certificate which also is appended to this application - and also three of four weeks of which he has no proof, prior to his being Drafted

Drafted - that he was in no engagement - nor was never wounded -
= he was born in Granville County - in August 1756 - = That the record of his age is at home, in Dryden Dictionary -
= He was living in Cumberland County when called into service - and was Drafted - both times of service - and now resides in Cumberland County -
- That he was acquainted with, Col. Armstrong - Cpt. Crawford, McEranis, Gest, Lt. Hodges - & Cpt. Nathan King.
= his discharges accompany this application -
The Rev d Allen McFagald, and Richard Huck- abea Esqr. Justices of the Peace for said County can testify as to character for truth and veracity and as to his reported service as a soldier of the Revolu- tion.
We hereby release all claim for a pension except the present, and declares that his name is not on the Pension roll of the agency of any State.
Sworn to and subscribed { Wm L. Walker the day and year aforesaid
D. M. Diarmid
We Allen McFagald minister of the Gospel and and Richard Huckabea Esqr. Justices of Cumber- land County, certify that we are acquainted with the above applicant, that we believe him to be of the age he states - that he is a man of truth and veracity, and that it is reported in the neighbour- hood as having served in the Revolutionary War and that we concur in his statement.
Sworn to and subscribed { the year and day aforesaid { D. M. Diarmid
Allen McFagald Pastor
B. H. Hook

And the Court aforesaid do hereby declare their opinion, after an investigation of the matter and after the putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department that the above applicant was a soldier of the Revolution and served as he states that Allen M c Quiggle, of Cumberland County whose name is appended to the above certificate is a minister of the gospel, that Richard Huckaba Esqr. J. P., who also signed the same, (also of Cumberland County) are both credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to full faith and credit.
Jonathan Evans J.P. (seal) Richard Huckaba Esqr. J.P. (seal) Wm. Lewis J.P. (seal)
I Daniel M c Diarmia Clerk of Cumberland County Court do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings in the matter of the application of Needham Walker in said Court. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal at Office this 14th September A.D. 1832.
D. M c Diarmia (Clerk)

W L Walker
Ms. Aug 31/55
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War Department. Pension Office - Washington City. D.C.

Stoughton J. Edwards Esq. July 3d 1835.
Dear Sir -
I enclose you a recommendation in regard to the character of William Walker - among the signatures you will observe that of the Hon. J. Bethune, formerly the member in Congress from this District -
Mr Walker obtained his discharges as follows a statement of which under oath can be furnished if required - He served for three months in 1780-81 - first discharge being on 10th March 1781 - He then served three months & 20 days in 1782. His right name is W Leadem Walker - pronounced as Leedum - which might have been mistaken for Needham - The discharge for the 20 days was first obtained, and he was not able to obtain the discharge for the 3 mos. until a day or so after the discharge of the 20 days - The names as is a mistake of the Officers - The above will be sworn to if required by the applicant
In haste
Very respectfull
J. Winslow

Stayton W. July 3d 1835.
Dear Sir -
I enclose you a recommendation in regard to the character of William Walker - among the signatures you will observe that of the Hon. L. Bethune, formerly the member in Congress from this District -
Mr Walker obtained his discharges as follows a statement of which under oath can be furnished if required - He served for three months in 1780-81 - first discharge being on 10th March 1781 - He then served three months & 20 days in 1782. His right name is W Leadem Walker - pronounced as Leadum - which might have been mistaken for Needham - The discharge for the 20 days was first obtained, and he was not able to obtain the discharge for the 3 mos. until a day or so after the discharge of the 20 days - The names as is a mistake of the Officers - The above will be sworn to if required by the applicant
In haste
Very respectfull
J. Winslow

June 15, 1931
D. W. Bethea Dillon South Carolina
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section AWF:MLB
Dear Sir:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 7814, that William Leadam Walker (name also appears William Needham Walker) was born August, 1758, in Granville County (name of state not given).
While residing in Cumberland County, North Carolina, he served as private with the North Carolina troops, as follows: three or four weeks (no dates or officers stated); three months ending March 10, 1781, in Captain Charles Crawford's company, Colonel Emmet's regiment; three months ending February 1, 1782, in Captain Neill McCranie's company, Colonel Thomas Armstrong's regiment of cavalry; later in 1782, twenty days in Colonel Thomas Armstrong's regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 4, 1832, at which time he was living in Cumberland County, North Carolina.
There are no data as to his family.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

1914 May 23 Hist. to Mrs. N. G. Spencer. V. L. M. 1931- June 15. Hist. to D. W. Bethel avng 1931- Sept 7-Ad. Mr D. A. Bethel, Sr. how to get date of death - E E L
Reorgan
7814. INVALID.
File No. 7814 William Walker Prior Rev. War
Act: June 7 th 1932
Index:—Vol. 183 , Page 392
[Arrangement of 1870.]

William L. Walker S. File 7814 N.C.

This is to Certify That William Leadam Walker hath well and Truly Served Thru Months as a militia Soldier and is here by Discharged given under my hand This 1 st Day of February 1782 William Carrick Jr. M c Gregor Ky.

James Emmer Coll.
Discharged for Reconciliation Service
William L. Walker S. File 7814. N.C.

State of South Carolina } This may certify that Wm Cumberland County
Walker a soldier in my Comp. has served out his term of three months agreeable to law given under my hand this 10th March 1781 —
Charles Cransford Capt

William L. Walker S. File 7814 - N.C.

This May certify that W m Needham Walker has served Twenty Days in service which is be allowed in his next Tour Thos Armstrong Col Jan 7. 80 th 1782