Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 6425, Charles Walden, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER_____
Walden, Charles Mary
N. 6425
CONTENTS

8537  Virginia
Charles Walden 4
of Caroline Co in the state of Virginia who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Matthews of the Virginia line, for the term of 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of — 8 — Dollars per month, to commence on the 11 th of May 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 th of Mar: 1819 and sent to Wilson Allen Esqr. Bvt Col: Green  Virginia
Arrears to 4th of Mar: 1819. 9 mo 23 / 31 = 78.45 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 1 Sep 1819 48.. $126.45
due 15 Nov 90
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
For August 7 1821 and final to W. Allen Esqr. Brig Genl Green 

Virginia 3939
Mary Walden widow of Charles Walden, deceased who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818 and who died on the 15 Novr 1820 of Caroline in the State of Virginia who was a private in the com commanded by Captain of the regt commanded by Col. Matthews in the Virginia line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per an. to commence on the 14th day of March, 1835.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 day of Augt 1839, sent to Thomas Forster Present
Arrears to the 14th of Mar 1839 $ 240.00
Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept 39 40.00
$ 280.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by D.M. Curdy Clerk. Book 1. Vol. 2. Page 185.
Dead Letter to A. S. Broadus Dk. Feb 1840. Paid at the Treasury under the acts of April 6 th 1838 and 23 rd Aug t 1842 from 4 th March 1840 to 2 nd Oct r 1840. Ag t no Tifed Oct 8 th 1842.

State of Virginia - Stafford County. To wit - On this 28 day of September 1838, personally appeared before the sub- -scribing a justice of the peace in and for the said County - Joseph Black a respectable citizen of said County, aged twenty five years in December next, & made oath in due form of law, that Mary Wal- -den of Caroline County Virginia, the widow of Charles Walden late of said County of Caroline, and said Charles Walden here married in the latter part of the year seventeen hundred and eighty three - the said Charles Walden he has always understood and believes was a soldier from Virginia in the Re- -volutionary War - The said Joseph Black states, that he once had a statement of the ages of the chil- -dren of said Charles and Mary Walden, which has been either lost or mislaid - and he recollects that their eldest child namely Margate Walden, was born in the year 1784 - to the best of his recollection and belief at this time - given under my hand this day by me above written -
J. H. R. Fitzhugh J.P.
State of Virginia: Stafford County To wit:
I John McMorray, Clerk of the County Court of Stafford in the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that John R. Fitzhugh whose signature

Certificate is hereto annexed, is a Justice of the Court of said County of Stafford in the State of Virginia, duly commissioned & qualified to the said office, according to the constitution Laws of the said State. and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine
In testimony whereof I hereto set my hand & affix the seal of my office at the Court house, this 6 th day of October, 1838. in the 68 th year of our Lord
J. H. [unintelligible]

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
Sept. 28 th 1842.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An Act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," and the 3d section of an Act of August 23, 1842, extending the time within which pensioners may receive their pensions from the pension agents, The administrator of Mary Walden, dec d a Pensioner on the Roll of the Richmond, Va. Agency, at the rate of — Eighty — Dollars and — Cents per annum, under the law of the 4 th July 1838, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of March 1840, to the 2 nd Oct. 1840.
Respectfully, yours,
Comptroller.
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, Present.

Ch: Walson
11 th May 1818
Adm C

DISTRICT OF Virginia
, ss.
On this eighth day of March 1819, before me, the subscriber, one of the  the Court cano before  Judges of the  the County Court of Caroline  in for the said district, personally appeared Charles Walden  in aged Sixty four years, resident in said County in the said district, who, being by me first 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 en- gaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war:" That he, the said Charles Walden enlisted for the term of three years on the  day of  in the year in caroline Co in the state of aforesaid in the company commanded by Captain Smith of the  Regiment commanded by Colonel  Mathews in the line of the State of Virginia on the Continental Establishment; that he continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States, until the  for two years   , when he was discharged from service in Fredricktown state of Maryland that he was in the battles of Monmouth
and that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support; and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services.
Sworn to and declared before me, the day and year aforesaid.
caroline March Court 1819  Chas X Walden  marks
The Court doth  The Court doth  Judge, &c. as aforesaid, do certify that it appears, to my  their satisfaction, that the said Charles Walden did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months at one time, on the continental establishment; and now  now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me  them , to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress. They are  They are also satisfied that he needs the assistance of his country for support.
March 8th 1819 Teste John S. Pendleton Clerk

Virginia So. On this 11. th day of May 1818 before the court of the county of Caroline in said state personally appeared Charles Walden aged sixty four years upwards resident in said county who being first 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 said Walden enlisted under Capt. Smith in the 7. th Virg. a reg. t Col. o Mathews, that he served three years in the service of the United States when he was captured at Fredericktown - Maryland by Capt. Thos. Hill which discharge he has lost - That he was in the Battle at Monmouth - That he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support - Charles his Walden mark.

At a court of monthly session held for Caroline county at the courthouse on Monday the 11 th of May 1818 This day Charles Walden a revolutionary soldier came into court and made oath to this his declaration, and it further appeared from the evidence of Robert Satterwhite that his declara- -tion contained the truth, and the court being satisfied that he stands in need of public support the same is ordered to be certified
Teste John A. Ponder Clerk 11

(2573) Mrs Mary Waldo
Declaration
Act of July 7 th 1838.
Maiden 1783
died 1820
Thomas Lord
Agent for
M rs Waldo
act 7 July 1838.
Allow $80 per ann
Th o Lord Presb.
Oct 18 th .

State of Virg a . Caroline County, To wit.
On this 10 th day of August 1838, personally appeared before me a justice of the peace in and for the said County, State. Mary Walden, a resident of said County, aged 71 years, who, being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed July 7 th 1838, entitled, "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows;" That she is the widow of Charles Walden who was a private soldier in the Virginia Line in the War of the Revolution - She further states that her said husband received a pension of $96. per annum, a short time previous to his death, for his services in 1 st War, from the United States - That she drew a balance of said pension after the death of her

said husband - That he has not possession of the pension certificate, but supposes it was sent to the War Department - It was in the hands of Wilson Allen of Caroline County during the time that he said husband was drawing - She further declares that she was married to the said Charles Walden on the day of August in the year Sixteen hundred and eighty three; that her husband the aforesaid Charles Walden died on the 15 th November 1820; that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January, sixteen hundred and ninety four, to wit: at the time above stated - She further states that she was not married to Charles Wal- -den by license but the Banns were celebra- -ted in Church according to the custom of that day, and was thereupon married by one Parson Cater in R o of Queen County, B a Mary Walden mark
Sworn to and subscribed, on the 5 th day of year above written before me, as Justice as aforesaid -
Colonel David Clark J.P.

And the same Justice further certifies that the declarant, Mary Walden, on account of bodily infirmary, would not be able to attend before the Court to make her declaration.
Caroline County to wit Edmund Clarke J.P.
Anderson Tarrant a resident of said County, and whose statement is worthy of full faith & credit, personally came before the same Justice in the county aforesaid on the day and year before stated, and made oath that the above named Mary Walden, is the widow of the late Charles Walden, of Caroline County, and who was a prisoner of the United States for his revolutionary services; and has remained his widow since his death.
Anderson Tarrant.
Sworn & subscribed before me Justice as aforesaid.
Edmund Clarke J.P.
Virginia In Caroline County Court March 12 th 1821
Administration on the estate of Charles Walden and as granted to Mary Walden - the having made both herself, and together with John Spence as her

Security entered into & acknowledged a Bond in the penalty of Five hundred dollars conditioned as the Law directs
Witnesseth my hand this 19th day of August 1898 John S. Pendleton
Virginia As a Court held for Caroline County on the 19th day of August 1898. The declaration of Mary (Widow) of Caroline County widow of Charles McLean vs. Richard L. & John B. Barmore & others in the Superior Court of the United States for the District of Columbia on the 19th day of August 1898 together with the affidavits of Richard L. Barmore & others in Court. On consideration thereof, the certificate of said Justice that the declarant is unable to attend Court in person the same ordered to be certified to the War Department. In testimony whereof and that the foregoing is a true copy of the the Minutes and proceedings of said Court, and also that Barmore is a Commissioner of the United States and that the signatures purporting to be his are genuine I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my seal of Office this 19th day of August 1898
John S. Pendleton Caroline Co. Court

Charles Walden, Caroline Co. Va.
0537
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Wilson Allen August 7. 1821 Con d sent to W. Allen Caroline County

District of Virginia, Caroline County—set.
On this tenth day of July  1820 personally appeared in open court, being a court of record, for the county aforesaid, Charles Waldo aged about sixty five years, resident in said county, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare, that he served in the Revolutionary War, as follows: was in the seventh Virginia Regiment. Commanded by Colo. Matthews was at the Battle of Monmouth but was not engaged being on the right wing — declaration of the 11 th day of May 1818 on which he received a pension certificate N o 8537.
And I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18th 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, within an 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 18th 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. Property seven head of cattle — one horse Star Bogo — family — a wife about fifty years old — daughter Polly aged about eighteen years — a little boy eight or nine years old
Sworn to and declared on the tenth day of July 1820 before the court of the county aforesaid. Charles Waldo marks
I JOHN L. PENDLETON, clerk of the county of Caroline, state of Virginia, do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath and the 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 eighty dollars  dollars and cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my
hand and affixed the seal of the said court, on this Twenty fifth day of July 1820 John L. Pendleton

December 12, 1938
BA-J/AWF Charles Walden W. 6425
B. L. Walden Box 234 Athens, Ohio
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your request for the Revolutionary War records of Charles and George Walden, both of whom served from Caroline County, Virginia.
Because of the great demand for Revolutionary War data and the limited trained clerical force available for furnishing such information, it is not possible to comply in full with each request which requires so much time and research.
The record of Charles Walden furnished herein were obtained from papers on file in claim for pension, W. 6425, based upon his military service in the Revolutionary War.
The date and place of birth of Charles Walden are not given, nor are the names of his parents stated.
Charles Walden enlisted in Caroline County, Virginia, and served two years as a private in Captain Smith's company, Colonel Mathews' Virginia regiment; he was at the battle of Monmouth, but not engaged in the action. There are no definite dates of service given.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 11, 1818, at which time he was aged

sixty-four years, and a resident of Caroline County, Virginia.
The soldier, Charles Walden, died in Caroline County, November 15, 1820.
Charles Walden married in the month of August, 1783 in King and Queen County, Virginia, Miss Mary Black. The date and place of her birth and names of parents were not shown.
The widow, Mary Walden, was allowed pension on her application executed August 10, 1838, then aged seventy-one years, and a resident of Caroline County, Virginia. She died October 2, 1840.
Their eldest child, Margrett(?) was born in 1784, and their daughter, Polly, was aged eighteen years in 1820.
There was a "little boy eight or nine years old" in 1820, residing in the family of the soldier, Charles Walden; the relationship of this little boy to the family was not stated.
In 1838 Joseph Black, brother of the widow, Mary Walden, was living in Stafford County, Virginia, he was born in December, 1763.
The papers on file in this claim contain no further discernible data in regard to family.
In order to obtain the name and address of the person who received the last payment of this pension, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D. C., and furnish the following data-
Mary Walden, widow of Charles Walden, certificate #3939, issued August 20, 1839, rate $80.00 per annum, commenced March 4, 1836, Act of July 7, 1838, Virginia Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Pay WIDOW, &c.
File No. 6425
Mary Walden Widow Charles Walden Put. War. line
Act: July 7/38
Index:—Vol. 16 , Page 307
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1930—Jan. 22. H. & H. to Mrs. Chas. B. Perron Aug. 1938. Dec 12. " " B. & G. Walden Aug.

V Mary Walden widow of Charles Va
Act 7 July 1838
Surp. see note to Rev Ward 25 Mar
1839 - ci. & clk Co. Court King & Queen Co. Va August 2, 1839.

Chp Wealden p. 1818 when paid. d. 1820 Died 15 th Nov 1820 p. 7. that paid H. B. S. H.

I hereby certify that Mr. Charles Walden's original certificate of Pension was formerly in my possession & I had the belief that after his death I returned it to the proper Department or advised its being returned.
Wilson Allen
Bowling Green 14 th Aug: 1838.

M rs Walden - widow of Charles Walden Va.
Rep. of Col. Saunders
I herewith forward a paper of certificates given by highly respectable persons residing in the county of Iss. Black's re- -sidence - The character & standing of most of them I have no doubt Mr. Wm. Gor- -don of the Bounty land office will vouch for - Mr. Iss. Black within named, is the person who proves the mar- -riage of his sister, M rs Mary Walden, and is pro- -bably the only person now living, who can - This report is returned by way of refer- -ence to the claim -
Thos. Hord agent for M rs Walden.

Certificates concerning Jos. Black of Staffad.

I do hereby Certify that I have known Joseph Black of the County of Stafford and State of Virginia for many years, and believe him to be a man of integrity and honesty. Given under my hand this 7 th day of May 1839.
John Moncure
I reside in the neighbourhood of the above named Joseph Black, and consider the above statement strictly correct.
Samuel Cockley
I concur with the above
Wm Buchanan
I have always heard Mr. Black highly spoken of.
Richd. Cook
I have been raised within one or two miles of Mr. Joseph Black the above named and have lived in acquaintance for twenty years and I believe him truly honest and strict veracity
Joseph W. Hony
I have known Joseph Black for a good many years & he has always sustained the character of an honest and upright man
Marmy Webb Falmouth Feb. 1839

War Department Pension Office
March 25 1839.
Sir,
Mrs Mary Walden's claim has been examined and her papers placed upon our files. The only objection to the admission of her claim is the want of more satisfactory proof of the alleged date of her marriage.
The claim will remain suspended until further proof is received.
I am, respectfully, Your obt. servt. J L Edwards
Thomas Wood, Esq. Present

Feb 23, 1842
Mr Evans,
J. H. Edmonds Esquire
Compt. of Prisoners Washington
FREE

How Green Feb 14 th 1849
Dear Sir
As I understand there is a law which requires residues of pensions to be paid in the City of Washington if not drawn in twelve months, I have sent the enclosed paper to you with hope that if you are not the proper person you will inform me how I can as the adm t receive the money
Very Respectfully
Annt W m Broadus
Please direct to Sparta Caroline County Va -

Aug 20 Hqs Room Ct House August 18 th
18/8
In at 7 th
D. Edwards Esq
War Department Washington City

Virginia King and Queen County court Clerks Office Augt 6. 1839
I Robert Tollard Jr. Clerk of the County court of King and Queen do hereby certify that the Clerks Office of this court was destroyed by Fire on the 8 th day of April Eighteen hundred and twenty eight together with all marriage license bonds and certificates of marriages returned to the Office prior to that date and that there is no evidence of the marriage of Charles Walden and Miss Mary Black on record in my Office
Given under my hand this 6 th day of August 1839
Robert Tollard Jr. Clerk

THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS
Veterans Administration, Old Records Dept. Washington, D. C.

Dear Madam,
Will you please send me copies of the pension papers on file in your office for
1. Charles Walden - served in the Revolution from Caroline Co. Va. OK ✓
2. George Walden - served in the Revolution from Caroline Co. Va.
Cordially yours,
B. L. Walden
Box 234, Athens, Ohio.

GRACE MONROE PERROW
"MRS. C. B. PERROW"
ALTAVISTA, VIRGINIA
Dec 2 11/29
Comm. of Pensions War Dept. Washington D.C.
Gentlemen:-
I am seeking information of Richard Walden , who married Candace Hubbard and lived in Pittsylvania Co. during the Revolution, also his son Charles Walden who married Elizabeth Walls, and lived in Pittsylvania Co. also during war. The Revolution, I wish their Rev. War record please.
Also the record of William Arnold of Cumberland Co. - who married Elizabeth — and married Mrs. V. Duggins of Cumberland Co. and Moses Arnold also of Cumberland Co.
I am seeking also the Rev. War Records of these, to complete my D.A.R. papers.
Thanking you for prompt attention, Very Truly Yrs.
Mrs. Charles B. Perrow -

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section AWF/eel
January 22, 1930
Mrs. Charles B. Perrow Altavista Virginia
Dear Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.6425, it appears that Charles Walden enlisted in Caroline County, Virginia, and served two years as a private in Captain Smith's Company, Colonel Mathews' Virginia Regiment. He was at the battle of Monmouth but not engaged in it. No definite dates of service are given.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 11, 1818, at which time he was aged sixty-four years and a resident of Caroline County, Virginia. He died there November 15, 1820.
The soldier married in August, 1783, in King and Queen County, Virginia, Miss Mary Black.
She was allowed pension on her application executed August 10, 1838, while a resident of Caroline County, Virginia, aged seventy-one years.
She died October 2, 1840.
Their oldest child, Margrett(?) was born in 1784.
In 1820, daughter Polly was aged eighteen years and at that time it is stated that a little boy about eight or nine years old was residing in the family, his name is not given.
There are no further data as to children.

The above is the history of the only soldier named Charles Walden found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau.
Very truly yours
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.