Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 11657, Joseph Walker, Penn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Penn.
Walker, Joseph
S. 11657
Born in Ireland
carded
CONTENTS

16724  Virginia  Joseph Walker of Hardy Co - in the State of Virginia who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Stewart of the Regt: commanded by Col. M c Gowan in the Potomac line for Hono r .
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 46 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 day of Sept r 1833 and sent to J. C. Gamble Clk ct
Arrears to the 4th of Sept r 1833 - $116.66 Semi-ant. allowance ending March 34 - 23.33  $139.99
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by W. L. Wight Clerk, Book C Vol. 3 Page 23
Dead.
Let. to Jacob Shook, March 22, 1831, " " Pen. & Gen. " " "
Died June 17, 1834, according to vouchers of heirs.
Deed June 4, 1834 QB

No 25400
Joseph Walker Hardy County Virg a
Adm 1. year & 21 months
Jas. C. Gamble Col th Hardy County Virg a

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
183
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. These points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of Joseph Walker Hardy County Virginia
   Period when the service was rendered Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Enlisted Mar 1776 1 - - private Capt Stewart, Col M c Gaw 80 years Chester County Pennsylvania Traditionary - paper correct   Served minute man   Served 1777 - 2 - Capt Scott  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c., Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ 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 provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. [This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I _____ of the Court of _____ do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this _____ day of _____ &c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____ hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their 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 the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the _____ and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the _____ and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____ &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his

alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following ( m ) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served. 1
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
2 The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule [j] applies to continental troops only.
[k] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[l] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[m] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

25400
Joseph Walker's Declaration -

Virginia
Hardy County Set
On this 21 st day of May personally appeared in open court before the Justices of the Court of the County aforesaid now sitting, Joseph Walker a resident of the County of Hardy & State of Va - age 80 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. 1832,
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated -
That he was born in the County of Antrim in the Kingdom of Ireland - but cannot state the time -
That he has no record of his age -
That he was living in Chester County Pennsylvania when he entered the service and lived in said County for three years after the revolution from thence removed to Frederick County Virginia where he resided 16 or 17 years & since then resided in Hardy County Va -
That he was called enlisted for 12 months - near Brandywine in Pennsylvania about the last of March 1776 under Lieutenant Finley & Capt Stewart officers in the 5 th Pennsylvania line that he was acquainted with Col McLean, Col Penrose & Ensign Gibbons - officers in the regular army
and served with the 3 rd Regt of regular continental troops
That he marched from his first station to Philadelphia and remained there until the 11 th of June then marched to New York & from thence to Fort Washington & assisted in building said Fort and was taken prisoner at said Fort by the British who took him to New York where he was confined with 700 other soldiers in the Dutch Church -
That
That he served 2 tours of two months as a minute man under Capt Elton at Brandywine Bridge in the State of Pennsylvania but for what period he is unable to state
He also says that he served a tour of two months under Capt Scott

in the year 1777 and just previous to the taking of Philadelphia concerning as by  the  testimony  of  the  above  named  Joseph  Walker - that he marched from Brandywine to old Chester where he was stationed - That he was in no battle - & that he received no discharge from any of these services -
That he is acquainted with William Heath & Charles Turley who can testify as to his character for veracity & their belief of his services as a soldier of the revolution - that he knows of no clergyman who can testify as to his age, or to his services as a soldier in the revolutionary war - He hereby relinquishes every claim whatsoever to a pension or any annuity, except the pension and he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any state known to him subscribed the day and year aforesaid Joseph Walker
WE William Heath & Charles Turley residing in the County of Hardy & State of Virginia hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Joseph Walker who has subscribed & sworn to the foregoing declaration; that we believe him to be 80 years of age; that he is reputed & believed, in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution and that we concur in that opinion - Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid -
William Heath Chas. Turley
And the Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter & after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the war Department that the abovenamed applicant was a revolutionary soldier & served as he states - And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that William Heath & Charles Turley, who have also signed the said certificate as above are credible persons, residing in this County, & that their statement is entitled to credit.
Jacob Miller

The Court propounded the following interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, to the said Joseph Walker and received the following answers -
Answer to 1 st I was born in the County of Antrim in the Kingdom of Ireland, but cannot state the time -
Answer to 2 nd I have no record of my age -
Answer to 3 rd I lived in Chester County Pennsylvania, where I entered the service, & lived there three years after the revolution I then removed to Frederick County Va. where I resided for 16 or 17 years Since then I have resided in the County of Hardy Va.
Answer to 4 th I enlisted -
Answer to 5 th I am acquainted with Col. McLean, Col. Pennycuick & Ensign Gilbons who were Lieut. Finley & Capt. Stewart
Answer to 6 th I did not receive any discharge - at Valley Forge which I have had.
Answer to 7 th I am acquainted with William Heath, Charles S. Turley, James Myles, John Mallon, James Williams Joseph Williams, Major Joseph Penycuick and many others who can testify as to my character for veracity, and their belief of my services as a soldier of the revolution.
I James Carr Gamble, clerk of the Court of Hardy County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Joseph Walker for a pension -
In testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 21 st day of May 1853 in the 57 th year of the Commonwealth -
James Carr Gamble

April 30, 1940
BA-J/AWF Am Joseph Walker S. 11657
Mrs. Don Walker 2021 Round Top Terrace Honolulu, Hawaii
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Joseph Walker, of Augusta County, Virginia.
The data furnished herein were obtained from papers on file in claim for pension, S. 11657, based upon military service of Joseph Walker, in the War of the Revolution. This is the record of the only Joseph Walker of Virginia, found on file in the Revolutionary War pension records of this office.
Joseph Walker was born in County Antrim, "in the kingdom of Ireland". Date of his birth and names of his parents were not given.
While a resident of Chester County, Pennsylvania, Joseph Walker enlisted near Brandywine, about the last of March, 1776, served as private in Captain Stuart's company, Colonel Magaw's Fifth Pennsylvania Regiment, was taken prisoner at Fort Washington, carried to New York and held in the Dutch Church, length of time held in captivity not shown. He served in 1777, two months in Captain Scott's Pennsylvania company, and also, served two tours in Captain Elton's company, no dates given.
He continued to reside in Chester County, Pennsylvania, for about three years after the close of

the Revolution, then moved to Frederick County, Virginia, where he lived sixteen or seventeen years, then moved to Hardy County, Virginia (later West Virginia).
The soldier, Joseph Walker, was allowed pension on his application executed May 21, 1833, then a resident of Hardy County, Virginia.
He died June 4 or 17, 1834.
The papers on file in this claim contain no 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, this city, and furnish the following data:
Joseph Walker Certificate # 16724 Issued September 16, 1833 Rate $46.66 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act of June 7, 1832 Virginia Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Febry - 5 - 1903 Mrs. Mary A. Dunker Carrollton Mo.
1934-Feb 12. Hist to Mrs A. J. Carr Letter in case Jas. Slem 34298 EEH
1936- Nov 27 - Hist to Mrs J. F. Beyer - ok 1940 - April 30 - Hist to Mrs. Don Walker sons
Rev Mar
11657 INVALID.
File No. 11657
Joseph Walker Phil. Rev. war
Act: June 7th 1832.
Index: - Vol. A , Page 393
[Arrangement of 1870.]

To Col. OWEN D.D. JAN 31 1903 COMMISSIONER
Carrollton, Miss. January 26, 1903
Honorable Eugene A. Ware. Chief of Pensions War Dept. Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir: Will you kindly send me a copy of the military record of Joseph Walker . Revolutionary War? from state of Virginia - enlisted in February 1776 and was discharged in September 1776.
An early reply will greatly oblige
Me
Mrs Henry A. Dunker. Carrollton, Miss.

Richmond 21 st Jany. 1837.
Sir, The enclosed Claim has been presented to the agent for paying Pensions in this place and payment refused on account of its long standing — you will please give instruction for its payment
Very Respectfully Jacob Shook

March 19, 1940 2021 Round Top Terrace Honolulu, HAWAII
Veterans Administration Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sirs:
Would you be so kind as to check your Revolutionary War records for the name of Joseph Walker , born October 21, 1758 in Augusta County, Virginia. He married a Susan Willis in August of 1787. I would very much appreciate a copy of his military pension application if there is one in existence.
If this is possible please return it to me in the enclosed, stamped, self addressed envelope.
Sincerely yours,
only of DC your self addressed stamped env. is not here with Mrs Don Walker

INSTA-FIRE MANUFACTURING CO., INC.
PEORIA, ILLINOIS
Nov. 18, 1936.
Mr. A.D.Hiller, Ex.Assistant, Veterans Administration, Washington, D.C.
Att: BA-J/AWF
Dear Sir:
Answering your letter of November 6th. Regarding the third paragraph of your letter you will find below further information to assist in identifying James Moore, John Walker, Joseph Walker and John Rodgers.
1. James Moore was born about 1710 in Ireland, he came to America with his wife's father John Walker in 1726 and settled in Chester Co. Pa. then moved to Rockbridge Co. Va. at or near Mt. Jump. He married Jane Walker in April 1734 (she was born May 1712) He died about 1791 his wife died 1794.
2. John Walker (the above Jane Walker's cousin who came to America with his Uncle John Walker) in 1726) He was born about 1706 in Scotland. He married Mary Culton. He was known as GUNSTOCKER JOHN because of the guns he helped make for the revolution. He was a member of New Providence Church. d. 1794.
3. Joseph Walker was the son of the above (Gunstocker) John Walker moved from Lancaster Co. Pa. to the VALLEY near Lexington Va. Afterwards he removed to Buffalo Creek. He was justice of the peace, High Sheriff and a ruling elder in the Presbyterian church of Fallings Spring Va. in 1791. He married his cousin Jane Moore (daughter of the above James Moore) about 1770. Joseph Walker was one of the three grantors of land upon which Liberty Hall Academy was built.
4. John Rodgers was born about 1740 he lived in Rockbridge Co. Va.
I trust this is the information that is necessary in order to identify the records of the above men, and I thank you for any information you may be able to give me.
Yours truly
Esther Cornett Bybee
Mrs. J.W. Bybee 1325 Moss Ave. Peoria, Ill.
Miss Duke

November 25, 1936
BA-J/AWF
Mrs. J. W. Bybee 1325 Moss Avenue Peoria, Illinois
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to the following soldiers of the Revolutionary War: John Rodgers, born in 1740, lived in Rockbridge County, Virginia; James Moore, born about 1710 in Ireland, came to America in 1726 and settled in Chester County, Pennsylvania, moved to Rockbridge County, Virginia, where he died in 1791, and his wife, Jane Walker Moore, died 1794; John Walker, born in 1706 in Scotland, came to America in 1726 and died 1794; Joseph Walker, son of the above noted John Walker, moved from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania to the "Valley" near Lexington, Virginia, and later moved to Buffalo Creek.
The Revolutionary War records of this office have been searched and no claims for pension found based upon the service of John Rodgers (Rogers), James Moore, and John Walker as described above.
The Revolutionary War record of Joseph Walker, who served with the Pennsylvania troops and later moved to Virginia (West Virginia) has been found and is furnished herewith.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

November 27, 1936
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BA-J/EEL Joseph Walker-S.11657
Mrs. J.W.Rybee 1325 Moss Avenue Peoria, Illinois
Dear Madam:
The data which follow are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.11657, based upon the military service in that war of Joseph Walker.
Joseph Walker was born in County Antrim, Ireland. The date of his birth and the names of his parents are not shown.
While residing in Chester County, Pennsylvania, Joseph Walker enlisted about the last of March, 1776, served as a private in Captain Stuart's Company, Colonel Magaw's 5 th Pennsylvania Regiment, was taken prisoner at Fort Washington, carried to New York and confined in the Dutch Church, length of time held in captivity not shown: in 1777, he served two tours in Captain Scott's Pennsylvania Company; he stated that he served, also, two tours in Captain Elton's Pennsylvania Company; dates for these tours not given.
After the Revolution, he resided in Chester County, Pennsylvania, for about three years; then moved to Frederick County, Virginia, where he lived for sixteen or seventeen years; then moved to Hardy County, Virginia (later West Virginia), of which county and state he was a resident when he was allowed pension on his application executed May 21, 1833, aged eighty years.
He died June 4 or June 17, 1834, place not shown.
There are no data as to soldier's family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

February 13, 1934
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BA-J/HEL
Mrs. Albert J. Caven 1620 N. Street Gering, Nebraska
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to Alexander Miller, Joseph Walker and James Glenn, soldiers of the Revolutionary War.
A careful search of the Revolutionary War records has been made in your behalf and no record found of a claim for pension or bounty land having been made to the United States based upon the military service in that war of an Alexander Miller, who served from Pennsylvania, or who applied for pension while residing in that state. Such claims are the source of the data furnished by this office.
The histories of Joseph Walker and James Glenn, the only soldiers of those names who served from Pennsylvania, that are found on the Revolutionary War records of this office, are furnished herewith, the data for which were obtained from the papers on file in the respective claims for pension based upon their military service in that war.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

February 12, 1934
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Mrs. Albert J. Caven 1620 N. Street Gering, Nebraska
BA-J/EEL Joseph Walker-S.11657
Dear Madam:
The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.11657, based upon the military service in that war of Joseph Walker.
Joseph Walker was born in County Antrim, Ireland; the date of his birth and the names of his parents are not shown in the papers in the pension claim.
While residing in Chester County, Pennsylvania, Joseph Walker enlisted about the last of March, 1776, served as a private in Captain Stuart's Company, Colonel Magaw's 5 th Pennsylvania Regiment, was taken prisoner at Fort Washington, carried to New York and confined in the Dutch Church; length of time held in captivity not shown; in 1777, just prior to the capture of Philadelphia, he served two tours in Captain Scott's Pennsylvania Company; he stated that he also served two tours in Captain Elton's Pennsylvania Company; dates of these tours not given.
After the Revolution, he resided in Chester County, Pennsylvania, for about three years; then moved to Frederick County, Virginia, where he lived for sixteen or seventeen years; then moved to Hardy County, Virginia (later West Virginia), of which county and state he was a resident when he was allowed pension on his application executed May 21, 1833, aged eighty years.
He died June 4 or June 17, 1834; both dates appear in the claim.
There are no data as to soldier's family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.
Phila. occupied by the British in Sept. 1777
Found rel. in Pa. Archives VOL-2 pages 177 & 181 in Capt. Christopher Stuart's Co. Col. Magaw's 5 th Pa.
Also found him in Capt. Robert Elton's & James Scott's Cos. VOL 5 pages 455 & 500
AB
On back of jacket as furnished by the heirs.