Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 11718, James Walker, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Hass.
Walker, James Mary
No. 11718
CONTENTS

Massachusetts Roll.
1,618
James Walker, Ensign Col. Swamin's Baldwin's reg. 1 Dec '75 - 1 year
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 20 Dollars per month, to commence on the 28 th of March 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30. of June 1818, and sent to Stephen Minot, Esq. Haverhill, Mass.
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1818.
Service and Pay ending
5 months 4/31 4/30. $105.24
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818 }
Massachusetts Line
Continued Haverhill 6/10/18
let to R.G. Walker June 6 '46
Historical sketch of the life of James Walker, Esq. Ensign in the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.

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Massachusetts.
Mary Walker
Widow of James Walker
who was a Chap Ensign
the Mass. Line.
Herb. died Feby. 8. 1846.
Rep.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 120 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1844.
8th February 1846
Certificate of Pension issued the 4th day of Nov. 1846. and sent to
Robert G. Walker, Haverhill, Mass.
[Act of JUNE 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A.
Vol. 2. Page 40

Extract from the Records of the Town of Haverhill, County of Essex. State of Massachusetts.
Leut. James Walker } both of Haverhill. Married June to Polly Souther } Eleventh. One thousand Seven hundred Eighty Six. —
I hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the Record, with the exception of the date, which is Ex- -pressed on the Record in fair, legible figures, as follows, viz. Married June 11. 1786.
Attest
A. B. Saques, Town Clerk.
State of Massachusetts } County of Essex - } SS.
Haverhill September 18 th 1846.
I, Addison B. Saques, above named, depose and say, that I hold the Office of Clerk in the Town, County and State aforesaid, and that the above Extract from the Records of said Haverhill is a true and correct one, with the exception of date, as above named, and certified by me
Addison B. Saques, Clerk of the town of Haverhill.
Sworn before me
William Faggart Justice of the Peace.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Essex ss.
I Ebenezer Pillsbury, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Essex, do hereby certify that William Paggant within named is a Justice of the peace for said County of Essex, authorized to administer oaths & that his signature annexed to the within affidavit is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name & affixed the seal of said Court this twenty fifth day of September A.D. 1846
E. Pillsbury Clerk

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Mary Walker
Mass.
Act 17 June '44
m 86. d. 46
admd
22mo. Ensign
120 00 from 8- Feby 46 when her husband died
Robert G. Walker
Nashville Mass.

Declaration.
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 17 th June 1844 entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows".
State of Massachusetts } County of Essex. } S S S.
On this twentieth day of October in the year Eighteen hundred forty Six. personally appeared before the Judge of Probate of the County of Essex and State of Massachusetts, Mary Walker a resident of the Town of Haverhill, County and State aforesaid, aged Eighty one 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 June 17 th 1844. entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows". That she is the Widow of James Walker late of said Haverhill, deceased, who was an Ensign in the Army of the Revolutionary War, as appears by his Pension Certificate granted in conformity with the law of the United States of the 18 th March 1818. and bearing date 30 th June 1818. and recently surrendered to the Pension Agent in Boston in order to receive the "Arrears of Pension" due at the death of said James Walker. For a specification of the Service performed by said James Walker, the applicant would refer to his, the said James Walker's application for a pension on which said Certificate was granted to him. and
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now on file in the Pension Office. She further declares that she was married to the said James Walker on the Eleventh day of June in the year Seventeen hundred Eighty Six. that her husband the aforesaid James Walker died on the Eighth day of February in the year Eighteen hundred forty Six. that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the Service. but the marriage took place previous to the first of January. Seventeen hundred Ninety four. viz. at the time above stated.
Mary Walker
Sworn to. and subscribed, on the day and year above written, before
R. H. White Judge of Probate

Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Essex. ss. Probate Office } J Nathaniel Lord Jr.
Register of Probate for said County; hereby certify that the Honorable Daniel A. White, before whom the foregoing declaration of Mary Walker purports to have been made, is the Judge of Probate for said County, and his name subscribed to the certificate thereon, is his genuine signature, the same being done in open Probate Court.
Given under my hand, and Seal of Office, this twentieth day of October. A.D., 1846.
Nath. Lord Jr.

Jos. Walker.
March 28. 1818
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James Walker Resign 28 March 1818
Correct Commission dated Jan'y 1 st 1778 Signed John Hancock

I, James Walker, of the age of 69 years, declare & say that I am a Resident Citizen of the United States; that I reside in & belong to Haverhill in the County of Essex, in the Middle Circuit, in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; that About the 1 st of December 1775 I engaged with Capt. Thomas Cogswell, on the promise of an Ensign's Commission, to serve in the Army of the Revolutionary war for one year; I then entered & did the duty of an Ensign in said Cogswell's Company, in the 26 th Reg t of Foot, under Col. Loammi Baldwin, & soon after received the Commission of an Ensign in said C o which Commission I now produce; I served & did the duties of said commission of Ensign till the year was out, about Dec. 1. 1776, & then by request, of General Washington, I consented & remained in same service about two months longer, when reinforcements of Militia coming in I left the service, with others, by consent, & with the thanks of General Washington, at Morristown. — I also say that I am, by reason of my reduced circumstances in life in need of assistance from my Country for support; and that I never had any pension allowed me by the laws of the United States. James Walker
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Es sex ss. The 28 day of March 1818 Then the above named James Walker, made solemn oath that the above declaration by him subscribed is true before me,
Stephen Minot.
{ Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for the Middle Circuit.
I William Davis, of lawful age declare & say that I am well acquainted with the above named James Walker, & do know of his serving as above stated, for I was a soldier in the same Reg t . & then well acquainted with him. — I also know him to be in needy & reduced circumstances in life. William Davis
Es sex ss. March 28 1818 Then the above William Davis made solemn oath that the statement by him subscribed is true, before me,
Stephen Minot.
{ Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for the Middle Circuit.

Essex J. March 28. 1818 - I hereby certify that the following is a copy of the Commission referred to in the within declaration of James Walker, viz.
IN CONGRESS. The delegates of the United Colonies of New Hampshire, Massachusetts Bay, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, the Counties of New Castle, Kent, & Sussex, on Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, & South Carolina, to James Walker, Esq. Gent n .
We reposing especial trust in your and confidence, in your Patriotism, Valour, Conduct, & Fidelity, do by these presents, constitute and appoint you to be Ensign of Captain Thomas Cogswell's company, in the 26 th Regiment of foot commanded by Colonel Loammi Baldwin, in the Army of the United Colonies, raised for the defence of American liberty, and for repelling every hostile invasion thereof. You are therefore carefully & diligently to discharge the duty of Ensign by doing & performing all manner of things thereinunto belonging. And we do strictly charge & require all officers & soldiers under your command, to be obedient to your orders as Ensign. And you are to observe & follow such orders and directions from time to time, as you shall receive from this or a future Congress of the United Colonies, or Committee of Congress, for that purpose appointed, or Commander in Chief for the time being of the Army of the United Colonies, or any other your Superior Officer, according to the Rules and discipline of War, in pursuance of the trust reposed in you. This Commission to continue in force until revoked by this or a future Congress.
Jan y 4. 1776
By order of the Congress,
John Hancock, President,
Attest, Chas. Thomson Secy.
Attest, Stephen Minot. Judge of the Court of Common Pleas
Whereupon, it appearing to my satisfaction that the said James Walker did serve in the Revolutionary War, as stated in his declaration aforesaid, against the common enemy, I now certify & transmit the testimony in the case & the proceedings had thereon, to the secretary of the Department of War.
Stephen Minot.
Judge of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the Middle Circuit.

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James Walker
30 June 1818
Heav - Cont? 25 Sep 1820
CM

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
ESSEX, ss.
At the Circuit Court of Common Pleas of the Middle Circuit, begun and holden at Salem, within and for the County of Essex, on the third Monday of June, A. D. 1820.
Present, Hon. SAMUEL DANA, Chief Justice.
Hon. WILLIAM WETMORE, and
Hon. STEPHEN MINOT, Associate Justices.
In open Court here, being a Court of Record for said Circuit, proceeding according to the course of the common law, with a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, keeping a record of its proceedings, and having the power of fine and imprisonment, James Walker resident in Haverhill in said Circuit, who is named in Pension Certificate No. (omitted) now in his possession, of which the following is a true copy, to wit,
"WAR DEPARTMENT.....REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM."
"I certify that, in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 18th March, 1818, James Walker late an Ensign in the Army of the Revolution, is inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the Massachusetts Agency, at the rate of twenty dollars per month, to commence on the twenty eighth day of March one thousand eight hundred and eighteen "
***** "Given at the War Office of the United States, this thirtieth day of June one thousand eight hundred and eighteen " ***** J. C. CALHOUN, Secretary of War."
appears, and exhibits to the Court here a Schedule, subscribed by him, as follows, to wit,
SCHEDULE,
containing his whole estate and income, his necessary clothing and bedding excepted, to wit,
  one four foot table 5.00 small pine table 50 c $ 5.50   1 3ft old maple table 1.25 Light stand 75 c 2.00   5 old leather chairs 1.80 4 green chairs 2.00 3.80   1 old 8 day clock 25.00 Looking glass 4.00 29.00   Shovel and tongs 1 pr of old andirons 1.50   Crockery ware 2.50 Iron ware 1.75 4.25   Pellows and brush 30 c 1 Round table 1.25 1.55   1 old Chamber table 1.25 5 old chairs 1.50 2.75   Old easy chair 1.50 2 old trunks 75 c 2.25   1 swine 10.00 Axe and hoe 70 c 10.70   2 pr candlesticks 75 c 1.75   Sundry articles, worth in all say 3.00   Total Am t $ 66.05 
James Walker  I reside in Haverhill B or of Essex Massachusetts, am 71 years of age, of infirm health and very subject to the Asthma; am a tanner by trade but for some years past through misfortunes

have been unable to carry on said trade, and am too feeble to labor, my circumstances are so indigent that I need assistance from my country for support - My family is a wife, Mary 56 years of age and quite weakly -
I served in the Revolutionary war as follows - About the 1 st of Dec. 1775 I engaged with Capt. Thomas Cogswell on the promise of a commission of Ensign to serve in the army for one year - I accordingly entered and did the duty of Ensign in said Cogswell's company in the 26 th Regiment of Infantry commanded by Col. Loammi Baldwin in the Massachusetts line and soon after received the commission of Ensign in said company and served in the capacity of Ensign till the year expired, about Dec. 1. 1776, and then by request of Gen. Washington I remained in service about two months longer till reinforcements arrived, when with others I left the service at Morristown, with the thanks of Gen. Washington, and came home to have the small pox at his recommendation, and with the intention of rejoining the army, but was prevented doing so by the unfavorable turn of that disorder - I was in the engagements at Long Island N. York, Fort Washington, Trenton & Princeton - James Walker
Essex Js. July 13. 1820 Then the above named James Walker made oath that the said schedule and statement by him subscribed are true, before me Stephen Minot Judge of said Court

and at the same time he produces to the Court here the following Oath, taken and subscribed by him, before the Hon. Stephen Minot a Judge of said Court as aforesaid, to wit,
I, James Walker do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the eighteenth day of March one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner whatever, 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 eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, 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. So help me GOD.
James Walker
Essex, ss. C. C. C. P. June, Term, A. D. 1820.
Then the abovenamed James Walker took and subscribed the aforesaid Oath before me
Stephen Minot Judge of said Court.
I, ICHABOD TUCKER, Clerk of the Court aforesaid, do hereby certify that the foregoing Oath, 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 five cents —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, at Salem, in said County of Essex, on this 17th day of July , — A. D. 1820
Attr.
Ichabod Tucker, Clerk

Rev WIDOW, &c.
Mar. 19-1901 - Chas. E. Marsh Evansville Ind
File No. 11718
Mary Walker Widow of James Walker Ensign Rev War
Act: 17th Ht/44
Index:—Vol. (M) Page 308
[Arrangement of 1870.]

11718
Jas. Walker
March 28, 1818 - 69
Haverhill Mass
Height 71"
Capt Thos Cogswell
Col Loammi Baldwin
Ensign - 14 mos
Long Is. Ft Washington
Trenton & Princeton
married Polly (Mary)
Sonther June 11, 1786
Died Feb 8, 1846
cont

Haverhill Mr. March 1818
To the Secretary of the Department of War, Sir, please to transmit the Certificate of allowance of my pension (under the late law) to Stephen Minot, Esqr. of this Town, who will forward the same to me. James Walker

James Walker 20 pp. no. act 1818. Mass. last p. 23
Died 8 th Feb. 1846. Paid to GC his death. AB Bryan

IN CONGRESS.
The DELEGATES of the UNITED COLONIES of New-Hampshire, Massachusetts-Bay, Rhode-Island, Connecticut, New-York, New-Jersey, Pennsylvania, the Counties of New-Castle, Kent, and Sussex on Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North-Carolina, and South-Carolina, to Laurens Walker, Esquire.
WE reposing especial Trust and Confidence in your Patriotism, Valour, Conduct and Fidelity, DO by these Presents, constitute and appoint you to be Ensign of Captain Thomas Cogswell's Company in the 26 Regiment of Foot commanded by Colonel Loammi Baldwin —
in the Army of the United Colonies, raised for the Defence of American Liberty, and for repelling every hostile Invasion thereof. You are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the Duty of Ensign by doing and performing all Manner of Things thereunto belonging. And we do strictly charge and require all Officers and Soldiers under your Command, to be obedient to your Orders as Ensign. And you are to observe and follow such Orders and Directions from Time to Time, as you shall receive from this or a future Congress of the United Colonies, or Committee of Congress, for that Purpose appointed, or Commander in Chief for the Time being of the Army of the United Colonies, or any other your superior Officer, according to the Rules and Discipline of War, in Pursuance of the Trust reposed in you. This Commission to continue in Force until revoked by this or a future Congress. Jan'y 1. 1776
By Order of the Congress,
John Hancock PRESIDENT.
Attest. Chas. Thomson Esq.

Haverhill Mass' October 20 th 1846. James P. Edwards Esq.
Sir
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of yours of June 6 th in due course of mail. the manner of proceeding therein pointed out together with the printed sheet you enclosed for my guidance has made the subject matter of obtaining a pension certificate for a venerable old Lady comparatively easy; for which I am desired by the Applicant to express to you the kind regards of a thankful heart —
In behalf of Mary Walker the petitioner, for a pension under the law of June 17-1844. I herewith enclose the required declaration, and the evidence of the marriage, should the same upon Examination be found correct. please enclose by Mail to me the Certificate, if not. have the goodness to say what is deficient and it shall be promptly attended to — the cause of the apparent delay in not transmitting the enclos d at an earlier day is. the Probate Court ( the only court of record the applicant could avail herself of on account of infirmity) does not sit in this place but twice a year —
Respectfully your Obedt Servt Robert G. Walker —

March 4th
J. D. John D. Sleeper Esq.
Bedford Mass. Feb 18 30 June 18
[Handwritten signature]
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington
D.C.

Ramersville Mass June 2 d 1846. J. L. Edwards Esq r
Sir -
James Walker of this place was an ensign in the War of the Revolution, and, as appears by his pension certificate dated June 30/18 - was entitled to receive 20 dolls per Mo for Act of Mich 18/18 - He died on the 8 th of Feby 1846 - leaving a Widow to whom He was married 1786 - Understanding the Widow is entitled to a pension, Will you please to forward me, as Her atty, such infor- -mation relating to the subject as will enable me to establish Her claim and obtain a certificate for Her - In the event you give me the information by letter, please say which law Her case comes under, the amount, and time. and you will greatly oblige, Respectfully,
Your Obedt Servt
Robert C. Walker -

359 Oct 24, 1846.
to Mary Walker. June 17, 1844.
James L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington - D.C.
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Over W. H.
Evansville Ind 2-22-1901.
Hon N. Clay Evans. Commissioner of Pensions. Washington D.C.
Dear Sir.
Will you please inform me if the name of Capt James Walker - a soldier of the Revolution - is on the pension list; if so where was he from - what state?
A reply will greatly oblige,
Yours Resp. Cha s E Marsh 309 Chandler Ave.