Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 6405, Thomas Walker, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Walker, Thomas
W 6405
Messaniah or Misseniah
CONTENTS

Virginia 16.626-
Thomas Walker of Orange - in the State of Va who was a Pr: in the — commanded by Captain, of the Regt commanded by Col. T. Bedford, in the Va line for 7 months
a 1834 22 774 S
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 23. Dollars 33. Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9 th day of April 33 and Ant. Reynolds Chapman. Orange Co. Va.
  Arrears to the 14th of Sept 1833  58.32    Pens-ant. allowance ending Mar. 34  11.66     $69.98  
  46.66    11.66    58.32  
Recorded by Nath: Rice Clerk, Book E Vol. 6 Page 31 —  { Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }

2878.
Virginia Richmond Messanah Walker widow of Thomas Walker Va who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 23 Dollars 33
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 day of Jan. 1849 and sent to
Hon W. L. Goggin Hof B
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 197 Vol. 3.
Death not on a Bill
Reported
Jan 8/49

James M. FitzHugh THE NEW 8th Dec 1841
TESTAMENT OF OUR LORD and SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST,
Newly Translated out of the
ORIGINAL GREEK,
AND
With the former TRANSLATIONS
Diligently Compared and Revised,
By His MAJESTY's special Command.
Appointed to be read in CHURCHES.
OXFORD,
Printed by T. Wright and W. Gill, Printers to the University: And sold by J. Newbery, in St. Paul's Church Yard; R. Baldwin, S. Crowder, and J. Cooté, in Paternoster Row, London; and by W. Jackson, in Oxford.
1767
CUM PRIVILEGIO.

Elizabeth for Walker the Daughter of Thos. Walker & Miseraiah his wife Was Born the 4 th Day of June 1786 AB on Saturday
Loice Walker The Daughter of Thos. Walker & Miseraiah his wife was Born The 22 nd Day of February 1788 } - AB on Thursday
James Walker The Son of The above Brannons Thos Walker & Miseraiah his wife Was Born The 26 th Day of March on a Monday 1790 1790
Mr. Walker The Son of Thos Walker & Miseraiah his wife was Born The 2 nd Day of February 1792 AB on a Thursday

Betsy Walner The Daughter of Tho. Walner & Misseniah his wife was born on a Sunday the 6 Day of October 1798 Sally Walner Daughter To Tho. Walner & Misseniah his wife was born on a Friday the 3 Day of February
1797 Betty Walner Daughter To Thomas Walner & Misseniah his wife was born on a Wednesday the 13 Day of February 1799
Misseniah Walner Daughter to Tho. Walner and Misseniah his wife was born the 17 Day of February 1801 on a Tuesday 30 minutes after 2 o'clock in the morning Sabra Walner Daughter To Tho. Walner & Misseniah his wife was born the 17 Day of February 1803 on a Monday

Thomas Walner & Son of James Walner & Joyce his wife was Born the 24 Day November 1760
Mispeniah Walner was Born The 17 Day of May in the year of our Lord 1768
Joyce Walner & Daughter of Thomas Walner & Mispeniah his wife was Born on a Thursday The 22 Day of February 1788
James Walner was Born The 24 Day of March 1790 on a Wednesday Son to Thomas Walner and Mispeniah his wife
Thomas Walner Son to Thomas Walner & Mispeniah his wife was Born on a Thursday the 11 Day of February 1792

State of Virginia Greene County } S.S.
Be it known that on this 13 th day of March 1847, before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the county aforesaid personally appeared James Walker, resident of Greene County, son to Thomas Walker deceased, late of said county and made oath in due form of law that the annexed family record was made by his father more than Twenty years ago, and that the small family Bible, from which the leaf (herunto annexed) was taken, was given to him the said James Walker by his father some years before his death as a memento or keepsake and that the said Bible with the record thereto attached has been in the possession of him the said James Walker ever since. Affiant says he has always lived a near neighbour to Zachariah and Susannah Saylor and is well acquainted with all their children and that although he does not exactly know the ages of any of them, he recollects that their oldest child and himself were children together, and that he has always understood that there was but a few months difference in the age of their oldest child, Nancy Saylor (now Nancy Seal), and his brother Thomas Walker, born on the 2 d . day of February 1792, (agreeably to the record.)
James Walker
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year last above mentioned before me,
Joel Gane S.P.
I certify that I am well acquainted with James Walker above named and that he is entitled

to full confidence.
gore jarrell pp
State of Virginia Greene County ss.
I Robert Pritchett Clerk of the Court of Greene County, Certify that Joel Jarrell Gentleman is a Magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his are genuine. In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of office, and subscribed my name this 23 rd day of March 1827. in the 71 st Year of the Commonwealth.
R Pritchett Clk Greene County Court.
Taken from the claim of Zachariah and Susannah Taylor of Va., W6237, on Oct. 8. 1915. (and a memorandum left in that claim) were it is of no practical value, whereas it has the family record of this soldier

State of Virginia Green County 3,00
Be it Known that on this 8 th day of December 1841 personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid Missiniah Walker a resident of Green County and State of Virginia aged 75 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 Thomas Walker, who was a Soldier of the Revolutionary War, and who was a United States pensioner upon the Virginia agency. For the proof of his services she must refer to the evidence filed with her Husband, declaration now in the pension office; She further declares that she was married to the said Thomas Walker to the best of her recollection and belief in the month of August in the year of 1783 or 1784 she cannot state the precise year, in consequence of the loss of memory; She has no recorded evidence of her marriage and does not know if any can now be found, her maiden name before marriage was Missiniah Powell; and that her husband the aforesaid Thomas Walker died on the 2 nd day of April in the year of 1834 that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but her marriage took place previous to the first day of January One thousand eight hundred and thirty four; Now at the time above stated
Missiniah her X Walker mark
Sworn and subscribed on the day and year last above mentioned before me; I certify that Missiniah Walker is unable to appear in Court in consequence of bodily infirmity James M. Fitzhugh J.P. She was not entertained before qualified to

I certify that the leaf containing (being the first leaf of the Testament) containing the births of the children of Thomas and Mipimah Walker was taken out of the family bible of the said Mipimah Walker in my presence, and I have written my name upon the said leaf, given under my hand this 8 th day of Dec r 1841
James McFitzhugh J.P.
State of Virginia, Greene County . 3 00
Be it known that on this 8 th day of December 1841 personally appeared before me a justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid James Walker and made oath in due form of law, that he was well acquainted with Thomas Walker the late husband of Mipimah Walker and that the said Thomas Walker died on the 2 nd day of April in the year of 1834 and that the said Mipimah Walker has never intermarried but still continues the widow of the above mentioned Thomas Walker
James Walker
Sworn and subscribed on the day and year last above mentioned before me I certify that I am well acquainted with James Walker and he is entitled to full confidence James McFitzhugh, J.P.

State of Virginia, Green County 3 00.
Be it known that on this 8 th day of December 1861 personally appeared before me a justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid Zachariah Taylor aged Eighty two years and made oath in due form of law, That he was well acquainted with Thomas Walker and with Missiniah Walker his wife and that he has been acquainted with them both for the space of sixty odd years, and nearly all that period he has known them to live together as man and wife, and acknowledge each other as such, he is well acquainted with their children and he believes their oldest to be fifty two years of age and he has no hesitation in saying that he believes that that they were lawfully married; he further states that the said Thomas Walker has been dead several years, and that the said Missiniah Walker his wife has never entered marriage since the death of her said husband.
his Zachariah K Taylor mark
Sworn and subscribed on the day and year last last above mentioned before me, I certify that Zachariah Taylor subscribing to the above deposition is entitled to full confidence the word has above was interlined before qualified to James M Fitzhugh. J. P.

At a monthly Court held for the County of Greene, at the Court House, on Thursday the 16 th day of December 1841.
The declaration of Misseniah Walker made under the provision of an act of Congress entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows passed 7 th July 1838. bearing date 8 th December 1841. together with the certificate of James M c Fitzhugh, a Justice of the peace in and for said County of Greene, in the State of Virginia, was produced in open Court; upon examination of the said declaration and certificate, the Court doth order that it be certified to the War Department at Washington city; that the said declaration and certificate and other proceedings annexed: are approved by the Court. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name this 16 th day of December 1841. R o Pritchett Clerk Greene County Court.
State of Virginia, Greene County to wit. I Robert Pritchett Clerk of the Court of Greene County; Certify, that James M c Fitzhugh Gentleman, is a Magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his, are genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office, and subscribed my name, this 30 th day of December 1841. R o Pritchett Clerk Greene County Court.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7 th 1832.
State of Virginia
Orange County (S)
On this 15 th day of June 1833, personally appeared before the subscriber one of the Commonwealth's Justices of the peace in and for the county and state aforesaid, Thomas Walker a resident of the said county of Orange and state aforesaid, aged twenty two 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 act of Congress, passed June 7 th 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated. He entered the service in the month of April in the year 1780 in the Second Virginia State Regiment commanded by Col. George Stubblefield in the company commanded by Capt. Robt. Langley, Lieutenant Young, and Ensign William Garrison. He marched from the county of Orange in the state of Virginia to Hillsborough in the state of North Carolina where the troops rendezvoused from thence came on a march to Camden in the state of South

Carolina, he was in the Battle at Camden and witnessed the defeat of General Gates, he received a severe wound in that Battle in his left arm and shot from a large Musket Ball, which fractured the bone of his arm, the Ball was sometime afterwards extracted which he used has in his possession the bones were generally taken out of the arm which has been almost entirely useless to the Declarant up to the present time. That the declarant was drafted and served a term of seven months as a private soldier, at the end of the seven months on the 31 st day of October in the said year 1780, the declarant was discharged by Brigadier General Edward Stevens at Hillsborough in the State of North Carolina, which said discharge is in the hand writing of the said Genl Edward Stevens, and is herewith annexed to this declaration as additional evidence of his services rendered the United States during the Revolutionary War. This is the only documentary evidence he has in his possession of service; The fact is moreover fully proven by the affidavits of Bachman Taylor and John Poole and which are hereto annexed, and who know personally of the services of the declarant. The sufferings

of the undersigned were great, his sacrifices and forfeitures in this Town of Seven Mountains were very great. In consequence of the wound received by the declarant in the Battle of Camden he does not recollect many of the fitted or company officers at that time in said Battle, he recollects Genl. Stearns Col. Stubble- field, Major Mooring, Capt. Leffew and some others not deemed material to mention.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a Pension or annuity, except the present, and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the agency of any State. G. H. Walker
Sworn and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
John Boaton
We James Long a burgesman, residing in the County of Orange in the State of Virginia, and James T. Lewis residing in the same hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Thomas Walker, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be seventy two years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. Very long Sworn and subscribed the day James T. Lewis and year aforesaid

26.353.
And the said John Boston Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid do hereby declare my opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the war department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier and served as he states. And I do further certify that it appears to me that James Long who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman resident in the said County of Orange State aforesaid and that James P. Sims who has also signed the same is a resident in the County and State aforesaid and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit. Given under my hand the day and year first above written. John Boston J.P.
Orange County to wit. Be it known that I the said John Boston Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that from my own personal observation and knowledge that the foregoing Applicant Thomas Walker from age and infirmity of body could not without danger and great inconvenience to his health travel to Orange County

Orange County to Wit
I do certify the within named John Samuel is a re- -spectable witness - Given under my hand this 15 th day of June 1833.
John Rooton

2. State the names of some of the regimental officers, who were with the troops, where you served, such Continental & Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service. Answer. From the length of time and being severely wounded I cannot speak with certainty of more of the officers than whose names appear in the body of the foregoing Declaration Genl. Stevens. Col. T. T. T. T. Major Mosely Capt. Lightfoot &c.
2. Did you receive a discharge from the service & if so, by whom was it given? Answer. I received a written discharge on the 31 st day of October 1780 from Genl. Edward Stevens, which is herewith forwarded.
2. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighbourhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. Answer. I refer for my veracity and the belief of my services to Governor James Barbour, Judge P. P. Barbour, Capt. Isaac Davis, Thomas Davis, Thomas Smith & all the rest of my acquaintances.

State of Virginia, to wit.
J Reynolds Chapman, Clerk of the
County Court of Orange, do hereby certify, that John Boston, gentleman, whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Declaration of Thomas Walker, (dated 15 th of June 1833) and to the two foregoing certificates, and also to the affidavits of Zachariah Taylor and John Gane, hereto attached, as well as to the certificates written on the backs of the same, was on the 30 th day of March 1833, has been ever since, and now is, an acting justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified, and as such duly authorized to administer an oath; and I further certify, that from my intimate knowledge of the hand writing of the said John Boston I am satisfied that all of the said signatures are genuine.
In testimony of all which, I hereto put my hand and affix the seal of the said Court, this 22 nd day of June 1833, in the 57 th year of the Commonwealth.
Reynolds Chapman

in order to make his declaration in Open Court. And I do moreover certify that Zachariah Taylor and John Bennett whose affidavits were taken before me and hereto annexed are both of them credible persons.
The following interrogatories were put to the Applicant and the answers given as are herein respectively set forth. Given under my hand this day & year first above written. J.P. John Boonton
Question. Where and in what year were you born?
Answer. I was born in the County of Orange in the State of Virginia on the 25 th Nov. 1760.
Question. Have you any record of your age & if so where?
Answer. I have a copy of what is said to be my age taken from a Prayer Book and to be in the possession of my half Brother Wm Powell
Question. Where were you living when called into service, where have you lived since the Revolutionary War, and where do you now live?
Answer. In the County of Orange State of Virg.
I have lived in the same House and on the same spot ever since the Revolutionary War and live there now.
Q. How were you called into service, were you drafted, did you volunteer or were you a substitute, & if a substitute for whom.
Answer. I was drafted and served for seven months as a private soldier, when I was severely wounded & discharged as before stated.

The affidavit of John Garrell or Gurrall taken the 21 st May 1835.
This affiant saith he was well acquainted with Thomas Walker of the County of Orange State of Virginia previous to his entering the service in the Revolutionary war - as well as war since - and while he (himself) was in the United States service in the war and shortly after Genl Gates' defeat, he was in Hillsborough in North Carolina, where he found the said Walker confined by a wound he had recd in one of his arms by a musket ball in the defeat, as he then understood and believes - the Troops to which he belonged, were there - He was so badly wounded he was unable to get to his friends, by reason of the injury & loss of strength occasioned by the wound, & being dis- -tressed of means - I was induced to leave him the said Walker Two Hundred dollars of the cur- -rency of that day - which enabled him to reach his friends - and further this affiant saith not - J. Garrell
Orange County to wit - This day the above named John Garrell or Gurrall personally appeared before me a justice of the peace in for the County and made

June 1, 1933.
Mrs. Philip A. Spence Wytheville Virginia.
BA-J/ILL Thomas Walker W. 6405
Dear Madam:
The record of Thomas Walker is given below as found in the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 6405, based upon his military service in that war.
Thomas Walker, son of James and Joyce Walker, was born November 25, 1760 in Orange County, Virginia.
While a resident of Orange County, Virginia, he enlisted sometime in April, 1780, served as a private in Captain Robert Daniel's company, Colonel George Stubblefield's regiment of Virginia troops, was in the battle of Gates' Defeat in which engagement he was severely wounded by ammusket ball which fractured the bone in his left arm and wrist, and was discharged October 31, 1780.
He was allowed pension on his application executed June 15, 1833, while a resident of Orange County, Virginia. He stated then that he had resided in the same house, located on this same spot in Orange County, ever since the Revolutionary War.
He died April 2, 1834.
Thomas Walker married in August, 1783 or 1784, Misseniah Powell, who was born May 17, 1766.
The soldier's widow, Misseniah Walker, was allowed pension on her application executed December 8, 1841, at which time she resided in Greene County, Virginia. She resided there in 1848.
The names of the following children of the soldier and his wife,

Rev. War
are shown:
Elizabeth Walker born June 4, 1786. Joice (Joyce) " February 22, 1788. James " March 24, 1790. Thomas " February 2, 1792. Betsey " October 6, 17-- (illegible) Salley " February 3, 17-- " Polley " February 13, 1799. Misseniah " February 17, 1801. Sabra " February 17, 1803.
Their son, James Walker, resided in Greene County, Virginia, in 1847.
At the time Thomas Walker, the soldier, made application for pension, he referred to his half brother, William L. Powell; no other reference is made to him.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Assistant to Administrator.

1911 July 24 Hist. To Mrs. A. R. Boudre V.L.M. 1928-Sept. 20-Hist to W: Anne Reddy M.E.E. 1933-June 1-Hist to Mrs. Philip A. Spence I.L.L.
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 6405
Messanah Walker Wid.
Thos. Walker Prts. Rev. War
Act: Feby. 2 nd 48
Index:—Vol. 16 , Page 306
[Arrangement of 1870.]

6539.
Agent notification July 5. 1842
Virginia
Miseriah Walker
widow of
Thomas Walker
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died in the year 1834 of Green in the State of Virginia who was a private in the Comp. commanded by Captain _____ of the 1st regt commanded by Col. Stubbefield in the Virginia line for 7 months,
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 23 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 day of Feby 1842 sent unto Thos Monroe Esqr Woodstock. Va
Arrears to the 4th of March '41 116, 65 Semi-annual allowance ending
116.65
{ Act July 7, } { 1838. }
Recorded by Thos Snoddy Clerk Book 4. Vol. 2 Page 185

1639
Rf.
Virginia Richmond
Messanah Walker
widow of Thomas Walker
who was a Private
in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 23 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 th day of August 1843. and sent to Pensioner Stanardsville, Va.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A.
Vol. 1. Page 154.

Mispeniah Walker Virginia
Letter to Thos. Monroe 26. Jan. 1842
Act July 1838

Thomas Walker a soldier of the Second Regiment of the Virginia Militia having served his Term of Duty is hereby Discharged. All Commissaries are desired to furnish him with provisions to carry him to the County of Orange specifying on the Back of this Dischar- ge the Quarterly drawn at each post. Given at Hillsborough this Thirtieth Day of October 1780 Edward Stevens B. G. V. M.

Thomas Walker Virginia, ab Jan 7. 1832. $2333 d. 1834. when paid last?
A H L July 3. 1842
p a to 4 th March 1834. ~
Bilb.
W Harry

Stephen Walker
Md of Thomas
Pa
as July 7 1838
Marina 1784
and 1824
Allan $23.33 per
am per 4 Mar 1836
Thos Monroe Esq Woodstock Pa

Orange County to wit-
I do hereby certify that the within named Zacharias Taylor is a respectable man & full credit ought to be paid to his testimony - Given under my hand this 15th June 1833.
John Boston

The affidavit of Zachariah Taylor taken the 30th day of March 1833 in the County of Orange -
This affiant saith, he was well acquainted with Thomas Walker of the County of Orange, previous to the Revolutionary War, as well as ever since (having been raised and lived within one half miles of each other) - and that he the s d Walker entered the service of the United States in the Army of the Revolution in Capt. New Daniel's Company in the spring of the year 1780, as this affiant believes - and while in s d service he s d Walker received a wound in his left arm, from an arrow appearing to have been inflicted by a Musket-ball - which was very severe caused his arm to wither or shrink and to of but little use to him, even to the present day - And further, this affiant always understood, believes the s d wound to have been received by s d Walker in Gen. Gates' defeat at Camden in South Carolina - and that s d Walker was discharged some time in the fall of the same year, and his return home was delayed by reason of the wound received, till some time in the early part of the winter of that year - Zachariah Taylor
Orange County to wit
This day Zachariah Taylor above named personally appeared before me, a justice of the peace in s d County and made oath, that the above affidavit is correct and true - Given under my hand this 30th day of

State of Virginia Greene County. } 30
On this 30 th day of May 1843 personally appeared before me the subscriber a justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid Missanah Walker a resident of Greene County aged 77 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 on the 3 rd of March 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of Thomas Walker, who was a Soldier in the Revolutionary War. as will more fully appear by reference to his declaration and the evidence now on the files in the pension office, that the annual amount of pension which she received under the act of June 7 th 1838 was Twenty three dollars and thirty three Cents
her Missanah Walker mark
Sworn and subscribed on the day and year last above mentioned before me Oliver Frisks J.P.
I certify that I am acquainted with Missanah Walker and do know that she is the widow of Thomas Walker who was a Revolutionary pensioner and that the said Missanah is unable to appear in Court in consequence of bodily infirmity. The words she entered before qualified to. Oliver Frisks J.P.

State of Virginia, Greene County, 3, 18
On this 30 th day of May 1843 before me the Subscriber a justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid per- sonally appeared Joseph Taylor and made oath in due form of law, that he is well acquainted with Merriam Walker, who has subscribed the foregoing declaration, and doth know that she is still the widow of Thomas Walker who was a Revolutionary pensioner.
Joseph Taylor
Sworn and subscribed on the day and year last above mentioned before me Oliver Finkes. J.P.
I certify that Joseph Taylor subscriber to the above affidavit is entitled to full confidence. Oliver Finkes. J.P.
State of Virginia - Greene County To Wit:
I Robert Pritchett Clerk of the Court of Greene County, certify, that Oliver Finkes Gentleman is a Magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his are genuine. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my Seal of Office and Subscribed my name this 1 st day of June in the Year 1843.
Rob d Pritchett Clk, Greene County Court.

Woodstock Vt. Jan'y 11. 1841
Sir
I have herewith enclosed to you the declaration of Mrs. Nipiniah Walker (the widow of Thomas Walker) a revolutionary soldier, together with the accompanying testimony. She requests that you will please examine her papers and to place her upon the pension roll of the United States, and forward to her through me any communication, that you may have to make.
I am very respectfully your Very obedt Servt Thomas Monroe
James S. Edwards Esq Commissioner of pensions

J. Monroe
26. Jan. 1842
OC

Pension Office June 24 1842
384
Sir
The papers of Mrs. Miriam D. Walker, widow of Thomas Walker do have been rec d & placed upon our files. You will be pleased to state in what County her late husband resided at the time he was placed upon the pension roll, & the act under which he was pensioned.
Yours
E
Thomas Monroe Esq. Woodstock Virginia

Woodstock. Va Feb'y 1 st 1842
Dear Sir,
Your letter dated the 26 ultimo has been rec d in which you state the papers of Mrs. Missim-ah Walker had been rec d and placed upon your file, and you requested to be informed in what County her late husband, Thomas Walker, resided at the time he was placed upon the pension roll, and the act under which he was pensioned, I have to state to you that Tho s . Walker the late husband of Missim-ah Walker resided in the County of Orange at the time he was placed upon the pension roll, and that he was pensioned under the act of June 7. 1832,
Very respectfully your obed Servt Thomas M c Manus
James L. Edwards Esq Commissioner of pensions

State of Virginia } Greene County } S.S.
On this 11th. day of September 1848, personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for the county aforesaid, Misseniah Walker, a resident of Greene County aged eighty two years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 2d. day of February 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war; that she is the widow of Thomas Walker, who was a private in the Revolutionary war, and that the annual amount of pension which she received under the act of June 17th. 1844, was twenty three dollars and thirty three cents. She further declares that she is still a widow.
her Misseniah F. Walker mark
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written before me Oliver Tink, Justice of the Peace.
I certify that the above named declarant is personally known to me.
Oliver Tink, J.P.
The words "according to law" interlined before executed.
Oliver Tink, J.P.

State of Virginia Greene County ss.
I Robert Pritchett Clerk of the Court of Greene County, Certify, that Oliver Finks Gentleman, is a Magistrate as above; and that the foregoing Signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of my Office, and subscribed my name this 29 th day of September 1848.
Robt Pritchett Clerk Greene County Court

THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS
Mr. J. Edgar Hoover, assistant Admin. Veterans Administration. Washington D.C.

Myrtleville, Va. 7/26/33.
Dear Sir,
Please send me for b. a. R. purposes, the full Revolutionary claims with all data and dates of their families etc. of the following who were pension- ers in 1835, and who were then residents of Va.
1. Thomas Walker of Orange Co. Va., aged 73 years (died in Monroe Co. W. Va. aged 69 years). 2. Lt. William J. Walker, Bedford Co., Va. aged 73 years (in 1835). Thanking you.
very truly
Mrs. Philip A. Spence.

July 17 th 1911
Commissioner of Pensions. Sir.
Will you oblige me with any information you can give me about my ancestor

Thomas Walker, Jr Orange.
Respectfully, Hasseltine S. Bowdre.
Address.
Mrs. A. R. Bowdre Burnleys. Ga.

Old Dominion Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution
MRS. L. H. POE, TREASURER
1005 E. MARSHALL ST.
Richmond, Va.,
Dear Sir,
Will you kindly give me any information that you may have concerning the family of Thomas Walker of Monroe Co. W.Va, Reference here is S.of W. Pen. 2(Va) P. 172
and also any information you may have about the family of Thomas Walker of Orange Co. Va.
Reference here S.of W. 1835 .Pen 2 (Va) P.181.
This information is for Mrs Nellie Harbison 1003 E. Marshall St and is for use for the D.A.R. so if you will kindly send the answer to me direct I would greatly appreciate the favor.
Your truly, W. Anne Reddy 1005 E. Marshall St Richmond Va.

June 1, 1933.
Mrs. Philip A. Spence Wytheville Virginia.
BA-J/ILL
Thos. Walker Yr. 6405
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter requesting the Revolutionary War records of Thomas Walker, of Orange County, Virginia, and Lt. William J. Walker, of Bedford County, Virginia, both pensioners in 1835.
The records of those two soldiers are furnished from the pension claims made to the United States based upon their military service in the Revolutionary War.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Assistant to Administrator.

M. E. E.
A 1812 Section
September 20, 1928
W. Anne Reddy 1005 East Marshall Street Richmond, Virginia
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 6405, it appears that Thomas, son of James and Joyce Walker, was born November 25, 1760, in Orange County, Virginia.
While a resident of Orange County, Virginia, he enlisted in April, 1780, served as a private in Captain Robert Daniel's Company, Colonel George Stubblefield's Virginia Regiment; was in the battle of Camden where he was severely wounded by a musket ball which fractured the bone in his left arm and wrist, and was discharged October 31, 1780.
He was allowed pension on his application executed June 15, 1833, while a resident of Orange County, Virginia, where he had always lived.
He died April 2, 1834.
Soldier married in August, 1783 or 1784, Misseniah Powell, who was born May 17, 1766. She was allowed pension on her application executed December 8, 1841, while a resident of Greene County, Virginia.

Their children were:-
—abeth (name not clearly written), born June 4, 1786.
Joice or Joyce, born February 22, 1788.
James, born March 24, 1790, was a resident of Greene County, Virginia, in 1847.
Thomas, born February 2, 1792.
Betsey, born October 6, 17 — (illegible).
Salley, born February 3, 17— (illegible).
Polley, born February 13, 1799.
Misseniah, born February 17, 1801.
Sabra, born February 17, 1803.
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.
Soldier had half brother William L. Powde

Information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. Thomas Walker W.F. 6405-
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Apr. 1780 7 mos. Pvt. Robt. Daniel George Stathfield Va                                                   
Battles engaged in, Camden in which he was wounded in left arm & wrist Residence of soldier at enlistment, Orange Co. Va Date of application for pension, June 15, 1833 His el al. Residence at date of application, Orange Co. Va Age at date of application, born in Orange Co. Va Nov. 25, 1760
Remarks:
(d. Apr. 2, 1834) Soldier married Aug. 1783 or 1784 Messanah Powell She was allowed pension on an application executed Dec. 8, 1841 while a resident of  Greene Co. Va aged 78 years Children Elizabeth b. June 4, 1786. Fannie  b. Feb'y 22, 1788. James b. Mch. 24, 1790. Thomas b. Feb'y 2, 1792. Very respectfully,
If this record is ever asked for again add to it the date from the bible record attached to the Commissioner. of son James Walker. This affidavit was taken on Oct 18, 1915 from the claim of Zachariah and Susannah Taylor of Va. W. 6237 over

in which it had been originally filed. There is a memorandum about it in that claim.