Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 4,372, John Walters, Penn.

SERVICE
Penn.
Walters, John Katharine
NUMBER
W.4372 B.L. 91 21-60-55 B.L. WT. 10614-100-1789
CONTENTS
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on roll Book B page 205 - 3 rd Oct. 1915
John Watters Disenchantment
Admetia

John Watters of the County of Guernsey, State of Ohio, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that in the month of May, Seventeen Hundred and eighty Two, he enlisted into the army of the united States of America, in a company commanded by Capt. Parker of the Fourth Pennsylvania Regiment, commanded by Col. William Butler, but was after wards transferred to the Third Regiment of said line, commanded by Col. Richard Butler, from which he was regularly and honorably discharged, in the month of June Seventeen Hundred eighty three, by His Excellency General George Washington, being enlisted for during the war. — and this deponent further saith, that he has at no time received any pension from the United States, and that he does hereby relinquish his right to such pension (if any) as may have heretofore been granted him, and that he is a citizen of the United States of America, residing in the County of Guernsey and State of Ohio, — and very much in need of assistance from his country by reason of his advanced age, and destitution of property for support — and further this deponent saith not — John Watters
Sworn and subscribed to this Twenty fifth day of July, Eighteen Hundred and eighteen before me Thos. Henderson associate judge of G. C. Ohio
I hereby certify that it has appeared satisfactory to me that the statements in the foregoing declaration or deposition, are true and correct, and that the deponent John Watters is in need of assistance from his country, and entitled to a pension as a soldier of the revolutionary war
Thos. Henderson associate judge G. C. O

State of Ohio } I Naccheus A. Beatty Clerk of the Guernsey County } Court of Common Pleas for said County do hereby certify that the within signed Thomas Henderson Esq r is a duly elected commissioned and acting associate Judge of the Court of Common Pleas within and for said County and that full faith and credit is due to all his Official acts as such as well in Courts of Justice as thereout. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Affixed the seal of said Court at Cambridge the Twenty first day of July Anno Domini One thousand eight hundred and Eighteen.
W. A. Beatty Clerk. G.C.

6862 Chic.
John Wattus
of Guernsey Co. in the state of Ohio who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Battler of the Pennsylvania line, for the term of one year
Inscribed on the Roll of Ohio at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence the 21 of July 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 of Feby 1819 and sent Hon Mr Wattus House of Representatives U.S.
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1818 1 \frac{15}{30} $11.89 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 March 1819 48.
59.89
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Not entitled Mch. 29
let 12 June 1835 Mrs Catharine Wattus
Application sent Nov 18. 1840 to P.P. County Ct. Com. to Cambridge, Guernsey Co. Ohio

Ohio Cincinnati Catharine Walters widow of John Walters Penn who served in the Revolutionary
Date of death not on AB
war, as a private Increased from $40. Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80. Dollars vo.
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848 1 st July 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 th day of April 1855. and sent to
Albert Smith Present.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 366. Vol. 14

16027 Act March 3/55
March 28/55
Catharine Walker wid of John Walker,
Revolutionary Pensioner
Act Feb 1848
Tri: 3 d Regt. Pa: Cont. Lin.
about 60 acres July 9/55.
B. J. [?]
Beynton
By [?]
Wm B. Barry
Cincinnati Ohio
Ohio
Feb 48 - no. 4116

Childers Ages Mary Ann Rodney was born December the 30.. 1816...
Hannah Rodney was born October the 25.. 1818...
John Walters Rodney was born October the 14... 1820...
Ghirim George Rodney was born September the 12.. 1825...
Catharine Elizabeth Rodney was born March the 15.. 1828...
Childers Ages James Miller Rodney was born January the 18.. 1831...
Samuel Harvey Rodney was born February the 1.. 1833...

Deaths
Hannah Rodney Died September the 14.. 1832 aged thirteen years ten months and nine teen days - old
Ages
John Rodney was born August the 31.. 1798 .....
Elizabeth Walters was born June the 16.. 1793 .....
she was married November 9.. 1815... to John Rodney

Newbern Office
See 30
Jan 6 1841
Mr J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City
In at Ohio

Evans Creek Dec r 25 th 1840
Dear sir in your last communication to Mr. Mathews you stated that you needed one more Witness to the period of my Marriage, and I knew of one witness about 60 Miles off, and I sent to her but being but about 16 years old at the time of my Marriage and nothing particular to commemorate the date, she could not recollect distinctly enough to testify to the time, and my friend Mathews getting discouraged, thinking it of no use to try any further, And being confident that I am intitled to a pension by Law I could not think of giving it up, I would therefore beg your patience once more on the subject. Now it does appear to me that it was not the intention of Congress in enacting the benevolent pension law, at the same time to put it beyond the possibility of poor disconsolate Widows to obtain any benefit of said act, I find that where the original record of the Childrens ages could not be produced the period of the Mar r . must be proven by ONE or more wit s , at a good deal of expence that has been done, And If the solemn Oath of James Jones Esq. and John Rodney (Who is Married to my oldest Daughter), as to the record of their Wives ages being taken from original Record, in my husband's own hand writing, would be of any service to you it can be had, and likewise the testimony of the most respectful in the town of Eastocton (if your honor is acquainted with a name there) as to the character of said Men as to truth and Morality, I know not what more to write. But I do feel anxious while it is yet called today with the present party in power, for when the other party takes the helm they tell me my case is hopeless, And I must be compelled to linger out my few remaining days in wretchedness and poverty, I remain yours &c Mr. J. L. Edwards Esq. Catharine Walters

Free
Miss Walter
Jan 12 Mr J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions War department Washington City D.C. New Comerstown O June 5 th
sums due

Evanscreek June the 3 d 1839
To Mr J. S. Edwards Commissioner of pensions
Sir I received your letter and papers concerning pensions, I have thought it probably not necessary to go through the round of testimony prescribed in the directions when my husband was a pensioner till his death which took place on the last day of March 1830 and his name likely recorded as such in your office, I know of one person about 40 Miles off who was living last fall that was present when I was Married, likely I could prove by her when my marriage took place which was in September. I (disremember the day of the Month) in the year 1792, or I can prove by the age of my oldest child which is recorded June 18 th 1793 and that I was the wife of the said John Walters when she was born, and I can further prove that I am the widow of said John Walters dec d . of Guernsey County Ohio, But to prove what Company or regiment he belonged to is not in my power, or when he got his discharge for our marriage took place after his service in the army any of these things I can swear to myself, Now if this proof will be satisfactory please let me know and you will confer a particular favour on a poor old Widow
Catharine Walters
N.B. I am requested to solicit information concerning a deceased Brother of John Walters dec d . who drew pension, by the name of Christopher Walters, who left two orphan children under 16 years of age they want to know if they are entitled to per s said Walters was Married after 1794
Direct to Newcomerstown Tuscarawas County Ohio

John Walters
1862
Feb 1819
mar '19
not entitled

State of Ohio
Court of common pleas July term 1820.
Guernsey County On this 19 th day of July A D 1820 personally appeared John Watters aged 56 years, in open being a court of Record for said County, who being duly sworn according to law doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows viz. As a private in capt. Parkers company of the 4 th Regiment Pennsylvania line; Also in the third Regiment Pennsylvania line commanded by col. Richard Bullon; he has received a pension certificate from Government the number is, 6862 the date of his original declaration was the 21 st day of July A D 1818. And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18 th 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 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 & naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war" passed on the 18 th 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 - viz
Schedule Amt B r up 213..50
  2 Horses 60 dollars 17 Geese & hens 8..50   4 Cows 60 00 1 Beawreaw 4 00   3 two years old 20..00 1 Chest - - 3..00   3 one year old cattle 9..00 3 old saddles 15 00   5 spring calves 7..50 1 Loom & quill wheel 10..00   16 Sheep 32..00 8 Chairs 2..00   20 Hogs & pigs 25..00 1 Spinning wheel 3 50   Cash up 213..50 Amt Carried over $259..50 

  Ant Bat over —  $259 150  Grub Hoe & ax  $310 06 3/4    4 Kettles —  $16 00   3 00    2 Potts —  3 50  2 Iron wedges  1 25    1 Rifle Gun —  10 00  Dress of furniture  6 00    6 Old Barrels  1 50  1 Table  2 50    1 hand saw  1 00  3 Helling hoes  0 75    1 Pair Steelyards  1 50  1 Old waggon broke  10 00    1 Skillet & pan  1 75  1 cutting box  2 00    1 Looking Glass  0 06 3/4  2 Scythes, old  0 50    Books  1 25  3 Augurs  1 00    Horse gears  8 00  1 Drawing knife  0 50    1 Plow & shovel plow  6 00  6 Bee hives  18 00    Cash up  $310 06 3/4  total  $355 56 3/4  
The declarant resides in Westland township, Guernsey, Ohio, — his family consists of his wife Katharine aged 50 years, unable to do much, his son John aged 20 years who is lame in his right arm so that he cannot raise it to his head — a daughter Polly aged 16 years his son Philip aged 13, and an orphan child aged 8 years of age.
The occupation of the declarant was that of shoemaker, but from weakness of the eyes and rheumatism is unable to work at his trade, he works a little at farming —
Seven years since he took a transfer of a quarter section of lands on which one payment has been made, the other three he is unable to make; He owes the sum of $200, to Christian Sheely, which he paid on the lands — to George Walter the sum of two hundred dollars — also $18, for one cow — also about $30, besides, making in the whole the sum of $448, — The declarant was all his property sold at auction, would not be able to pay to pay as he believes 1/3 of his debts. (Signed) John Walter  Sworn to & declared.
in open Court July 19 th 1820 } Attest B. P. Peaty Clerk

State of Ohio Guernsey County } ss. I Cyrus P. Beatty clerk of the Court of common pleas for said County do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the records of the said Court, and that I do further certify that it is the opinion of said Court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is three hundred and fifty five dollars, and fifty six and one fourth cents -
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Cambridge the Twelfth Twentieth day of August Anno Domini 1820.
C. P. Beatty Clerk 46

16027 At 8 th March 1855 8 th Vetur
Catharine Walters
Widow of John Walters Prob in Revolutionary War
In Pointy Land
Wm J Barry Cincinnati Ohio

STATE OF Ohio . COUNTY OF Guernsey
On this seventeenth day of March 1855—
Personally appeared before me a Justice of Peace within and for said County, Catharine Walters aged Eighty four (84) years, a resident of Guernsey County who being duly sworn, according to law, doth, on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of provision made by the 1st section of the Act of Congress, passed 3rd March 1855
THAT
She is the Widow of John Walters deceased who was a private in the Revolutionary War, that she is a pensioner as such Widow at the Cincinnati Ohio Agency at the rate of Three dollars per Mensem under act of Congress of June February 1848. She further declares that she has not again married but is still a widow
That she constitutes and appoints Wm B. Barry of Cincinnati Ohio her Attorney in the premises and to receive her Land Warrant -
ATTEST Robt Marshall John H Walters
Catharine Walters mark
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year first above written, before me, and I certify that I know the said Catharine Walters and that she is the identical person who received the pension above referred to & that I have no interest in her claim, Robt Marshall  Justice of the Peace (over)

At Same time, and place personally appeared John Dickson - and George W Walters - residents of Guernsey County Ohio who being duly sworn according to Law declare that they are intimate with the present Catherine Walters and that she is the identical person who receives pension as Widow of the late John Walters. they further declare that from their intimacy with her they know that she is a Widow and that they are disinterested Witnesses. -
John Dickson
George W Walters
Sworn to and subscribed before me this day and year first within written, and I certify that deponents are well entitled to credit.
Robt. Marshall Justice of the Peace
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The State of Ohio } Guernsey County }
I Wm M Farris Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County do hereby certify that Robert Marshall Esq before whom the foregoing affidavits were were made and whose signature appears thereto was at the same time an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned & sworn.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court this 17th day of March 1855 Wm M Farris Clerk

6257
Catharine Walter of John Ohio

State of Ohio Cochecton County ss. Court of Common Pleas
On the 18 th day of October A.D. 1839 Personally appeared in open Court Catharine Wallas resident of Adams Township in the County of Cochecton and State of Ohio aged sixty nine Years in March
One thousand eight hundred and thirty nine, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath make the follow- ing 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 John Wallas deceased who was a private in the Standing Army and who received a pension for such services a record of the appli- cation therefor, and the time he received the same will appear by reference to the Records of the War Department - She fur- ther declares that she was married to the said John Wallas September One thousand seven hundred and ninety four the day not recollected and no record thereof being in existence at the time of her marriage - That her husband the aforesaid John Wallas died on the thirtieth day of March One thousand eight hun- dred and twenty, that she was married to him after he left the aforesaid service, and previous to the first of January One thousand seven hundred and ninety four (1794) viz. at the time above stated
Catharine his Wallas mark
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 18 th day of October A.D. 1839
J. W. Lomax Clerk

State of Ohio Tuscarawas County ss. Before me William Logan, one of the Justices of the peace for said County, personally came Martha Myers, who being duly sworn ac- -cording to law, deposeth and saith: That she is and has been personally acquainted with Katharine Walters of Coshocton County Ohio Widow of John Walters of Guernsey County deceased, and further sd Deponent saith that she was present at the Marriage of the said John and Katharine Walters and said Marriage took place some time in the year one thousand seven hundred & ninety two; and that the said Katharine Walters has never been Married to any other Man; and said Deponent sa- -ith that the names of the three eldest children of sd Katharine Walters is, Elisabeth, George, & Barbra, and further said Deponent saith that she Martha Myers was Married and had one child at the time the sd Marriage took place between sd John & Katharine Walters And further this Deponent saith not. Sworn to and Subscribed } Martha her Myers before me, at the County } mark aforesaid this 8 th day of April-1840 — W m Logan, Justice of the peace
I do hereby certify that I have been personally acquainted with the above named Martha Myers for upwards of Twenty years, and know her to be a person that can be relied on for truth & veracity April 8-1840 W m Logan, J. P.

The State of Ohio. Tuscarawas County ss.
I. John English Deputy Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County. do hereby certify that William Logan Esq. before whom the within Deposition was taken. was at the time thereof an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County. duly Commissioned and sworn to act as such. and to whose official acts full faith and credit are due.
In Testimony whereof I hereto set my signature and affix the seal of said Court at New Philadelphia this 9th day of April A D 1840.
John English Dep Clerk

FREE
ards Esquire
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City.

The State of Ohio Coshocton County, ss
Personally appeared before me the subscriber an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid, John Rodney of the Township of Oxford in said County, Who being duly sworn according to Law deponeth and saith that the enclosed Record of the Age and Marriage of Elizabeth his Wife Daughter of John and Catharine Watters is a true copy of a record that he the said John Rodney saw the said John Watters record in a testament, (that the said John Watters gave to said Elizabeth) about twenty four years ago, Which copy was taken on account of the original wearing out, and since transcribed has been lost and further said deponent saith that said copy was sewed in his Bible and carefully preserved ever since, and further said deponent saith not
John Rodney
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 1 st day of February A D 1841
Jas. Jones S.P. [ss]
State of Ohio Coshocton County, ss.
Personally appeared before me the subscriber an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County James Jones of the Township of Adams in the County aforesaid, Who being duly sworn according to Law deponeth and saith that his Wife Barbara Daughter of John and Catharine Watters, was born December 10 th 1797 agreeable to a record in the hand writing of the said John Watters an which was worn out and lost out of old Bible given to said Barbara third child of the said John and Catharine by her said Father about twenty five years ago. And further said deponent saith that said record was by said deponent transcribed into a bible which being on one of the first leaves is worn out and lost, and again not long since recorded by said deponent, which date to wit 1797 - 10 th Dec r is identical date of the original record, and further that said old Bible contained the ages of all the children of the said John and Catharine Watters, and further said deponent saith not
James Jones
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 4 th day of Feb y A D 1841. - Almon S. G. A. B.

I do certify that the within deponent John Rodney is a credible person, and that his testimony can be relied on. Given under my hand and seal this 25 th day of Feb y 1841 James Jones V. P. S.S.
I do hereby certify that the within deponent James Jones is a creditable person and that his testimony can be relied on - Given under my hand & Seal this 26 th day of Feb y 1841. John Sells B.S.B. Seal
The State of Ohio, Coshocton County, ss.
I, ALEXANDER M C GOWAN, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within and for the County of Coshocton aforesaid, hereby certify that James Jones Esq r and Abraham Sells Esq r before whom the within affidavits - was taken, was at the time of executing the same, an acting Justice of the Peace within and for said County, duly elected, commissioned and qualified.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court at Coshocton this 4 th day of Feb y A. D. eighteen hundred and forty one.
A. M C Gowan Clerk.

I hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with James Jones and John Rodney and believe them to be good citizens and men of veracity. Given under my hand at Corhocton this 4 th day of Feb y A.D. 1841 —
Wilson McEowan Dep Clerk of Corhocton County Ohio

State of Ohio Coshocton County ss.
Personally appeared before me Wilson McGovern an acting Justice of the Peace within and for the said County of Coshocton. John Wallus who being by me duly sworn according to law deposeth and saith that John Wallus deceased (whose widow Catharine Wal- lus has this day made her declaration in the Court of Common Pleas of said County, in order to obtain the benefit of the pro- vision made by the Act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838 entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows") died on the thirtieth day of March A.D. 1829, and that the said Catharine Wallus has not since been married, but still remains the widow of the said John Wallus deceased. That he (deponent) is the reputed son of the said John Wallus deceased and the Cath- arine Wallus, and that his (deponent's) age as copied by him from the original Family Record kept by the said John Wallus deceased, was thirty eight Years on the 10 th day of February A.D. 1839. That the said original Record was de- stroyed some eight or nine Years since, being about the time of the death of the said John Wallus deceased. That the said John Wallus deceased and the said Catharine Wallus have five children living, who were born as appears from said family record as follows to wit: Elizabeth Wal- lus (now Elizabeth Rodney) on the 18 th day of June A.D. 1793, George Wallus on the 16 th day of December A.D. 1795, Barbara Wallus (now Barbara Long) was born on the 10 th day of December A.D. 1797, John Wallus this deponent on the 10 th day of February A.D. 1801, and Mary Wallus (now Mary Reed) on the 29 th day of August A.D. 1803, the said Elizabeth Rodney being the eldest of all the children, and the said Mary Reed the youngest of those living —
Sworn to & subscribed before me this 18 th day of October A.D. 1839. Wilson M. McGovern J.P.
John Wallus

The State of Ohio, Coshocton County, ss.
I, ALEXANDER M C GOWAN, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within and
for the County of Coshocton aforesaid, hereby certify that Wilson
McGowan Esquire
before whom the annexed Affidavit
was taken, was at the time of executing the same, an acting Justice of the Peace
within and for said County, duly elected, commissioned and qualified, and that the signature thereto purporting to be his is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court at
Coshocton this 18 th day of October A. D. eighteen hundred and thirty nine
A. M c Gowan Clerk.

June 7, 1935
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BA-J/EEL am John Walters-W.4372
Mrs. S.A. Sandven Sioux Center Iowa
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the record of John Walters, who served in the Revolutionary War under Captain Parker and Colonels William and Richard Butler, Pennsylvania Troops, W.F. 4372.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, W.4372, based upon the military service in that war of John Walters.
The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of John Walters are not shown.
John Walters enlisted, place not stated, in May, 1782, served as a private in Captain Parker's Company, Colonel William Butler's 4 th Pennsylvania Regiment; was transferred to Colonel Richard Butler's 3 rd Pennsylvania Regiment and was discharged in June, 1783.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 21, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Westland Township, Guernsey County, Ohio. In 1820, he gave his age as fifty-six years.
He died March 30, 1829 or March 31, 1830, as stated by the widow or on March 29, 1829, as shown by an official paper in the claim.
The soldier married in September, 1792, Catharine, who was born in March, 1770. Her maiden name, names of her parents and place where the marriage took place are not stated.
Soldier's widow, Catharine, was allowed pension on her application executed October 18, 1839, at which time she was residing in Adams Township, Coshocton County, Ohio. In 1843, she was residing in Newcomerstown, Tuscarawas County, Ohio.

The names of the following children of John and Catharine Walters are shown; as follows:
  Elizabeth Walters . . . . .  born June  18, 1793,  married November 9, 1815 John Rodney; they were living in Oxford Town- ship, Coshocton County, in 1841.    George Walters . . . . .  " December  16, 1795,  living in 1839.    Barbara Walters . . . . .  " "  10, 1797,  married (date not given) James Jones. They were living in Adams Town- ship, Coshocton County, Ohio, in 1841.    John Walters . . . . .  " February  10, 1801,  living in Coshocton County, Ohio, in 1839.    Mary or Polly Walters . . . . .  " August  29, 1803,  married -----Reed (date not given), living in 1839.    Philip Walters . . . . .  aged thirteen years in 1820,   deceased in 1839.  
In 1820, the soldier stated that an orphan child was a member of his family, but did not give the name of the child or of child's parents.
The names of George W., John H., and Rachel Walters appear in 1855; no relationship of these persons to the family was shown. In 1843, one James Jones was a Justice of the Peace for Coshocton County, Ohio, but whether he was the James Jones who was the husband of Barbara Walters was not stated.
Soldier had a brother, Christopher Walters, who was deceased in 1839 and who left two children; their names are not shown.
The following appears also:
  John Rodney . . . . .  born August  31, 1798.     Elizabeth Walters . . . . .  " June  18, 1793.     Children of John and Elizabeth Walters Rodney:    Mary Ann Rodney . . . . .  born December  30, 1816.     Hannah Rodney . . . . .  " October  25, 1818,  died September 14, 1832.    John Walters Rodney . . . . .  " "  4, 1820.     Hiram George Rodney . . . . .  " September  12, 1825.     Catharine Elizabeth Rodney . . . . .  " March  15, 1828.     James Miller Rodney . . . . .  " January  18, 1831.     Samuel Harvey Rodney . . . . .  " February  1, 1833.   

In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, Catharine Walters, widow of John Walters(W.4372), you should address The Comptroller General General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:
Catharine Walters, widow of John Walters, Certificate No.4116, issued April 30, 1843, rate $80 per annum, commenced July 1, 1843, Act of February 2, 1843, Ohio(Cincinnati) Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

1911 Aug 14 Hist. to Mrs. J. D. Downing 1920 Apr. 24 Hist. to J. Blair 1922 Apr. 17 Hist. to Mrs. Lee 1922 Oct. 7 Hist. to Miss S. 1922 Nov. 16 Hist. to Mary W. 1929 July 3 - Hist to Mrs Georgia H Jones 1935 June 7 - Hist to Mrs S. A. Sanderson.
Very
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 4372  Catharine Walter  Wid.  John Walter  Br. Rev. W. Act: Foley, Sept 48 Index: Vol. M , Page 305 

4116. Ohio, Cincinnati Catharine Walters widow of John who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 40 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 35 day of March 1849 and sent to
W. H. Johnson Cochecton Ohio
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 366 Vol. 4.
Ex d by Mr. Tracy March 14-53 W. H. Johnson Sep 18 1852 Catharine Walters May 21/53 " L. B. True, March 25/55
+ ordered not to recognize him before 4/55

Reported letter to pensioners May 12. 1842 let: 11 Feb: 42 to pension let: 22 March 1842 Hon: J. Mathews Let to Pension July 3 d 1843
Ohio.
6144.
Catharine Walters widow of John Walters,
who was a pensioner, under the Act of 18 March 1818, and who died on the 30 th March 1829. of Coshocton Co. in the State of Ohio who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Barker of the Regt. commanded by Col: Butler in the Pennsylvania line for 1 year.
inscribed on the Roll of Cincinnati at a rate of 48 Dollars ————— Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 th day of April 1841 - and sent to claimant, Newcomerstown, Ohio.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept: 1840. $ 180:00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 March '41. 20:00
$ 200:00
{ Act July 7, } { 1838. }
Recorded by Book A, Vol. 2, Page 216, J. C. Lantringen Clerk,

Rep?
Let to Wm S. D. Cummins Jan 3, 1849
4555
Ohio, Cincinnati
Catharine Walters
widow of John Walters
who was a Private
in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 40 Dollars —
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20. day of Jan 1844 and sent to Pensioner,
Coshocton, Ohio
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A.
Vol. 1, Page 164.

Catharine Walters, widow of John Walters Increase Ohio
Wm. first resolution July 1 st 1848 at rate of $80 per annum, commencing 1 st July 1848 - former pay- ments at rate of $40 under act. Feb'y 2, 1848 to be de- ducted.
Pay to said Catharine Walters.
Certificate to Albert Smith Pursuant

Os
Coacere

Catharine Walters Ohio
Suspended
See let. 28 th Dec: 1839
Jas. Matthews, let to do: 1 August 1840 - do. to same & M. Michon Sept. 17. 1840
let: 6 Janu. 1840 to claim-
ant. let to do. 10 Feb. 41,
Act 7 July 1838

Ph: Oct 2 nd Feb. 18 th Cin 1 ,
B. B. B.

Jan 4/53
Cath. Walters - Rel. to her claim.
To the Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City D. C.
Granbury } Dec 23 a }

Newcomerstown Dec. 16 th 1852
To the Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D. C. Dear sir, I think by the 40 th Chapter of the Pension law that I am entitled to the same amount my husband would be entitled to if he had been living at the time instead of that I am only drawing $40.00 pr year, which is not sufficient to support me as I am getting very old and not able to do any thing towards my support, if I am entitled to it I would be very glad if I could get it, pleas to inform me on the subject, please direct to Catharine Walters, Newcomerstown, Tuscarawas Co, O. I am your humble servant
Catharine Walters

John Walter, Act 1818, paid to 4 March 1828 + deceased, Act 1828, due 29 March 1829, paid in full. Your servant Under
Pension Office, April 26/55
The Third auditor will please certify the dates of the last payments to John Walter, within named pensioner, under acts of March 18, 1818, and May 15, 1828
Very respectfully D. M. Waldo Commissioner
29 March 29
521

John Walters, Act. 1818, paid to 4 March 1820. & dropped, Act. 1825. died 29 March 1829, paid in full.
Richd. J. Martin
Auditor

Catherine Wallis Payment to be made at Cincinnati by
M rs B. Barry Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of Ohio
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1848, Page 366 Vol. 4 .
Geo. H. King Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848, Catharine Walters, widow of John Walters, who was a Private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of forty dollars and _____ cents per annum, commencing on the 4th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the War Office of the United States this 31 day of March , one thousand eight hundred and forty nine ,
W. L. Marcy
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. G. Bent Commissioner of Pensions.

Coshocton Co. Ohio Jan. 31 st 1862
M c J S Edwards
Sir I have received the money allowed me by the Pension Law and feel very thankful for the favour, I have understood that Congress has made further provision for the Widows of Pensioners if there has been a law past that will reach my case you will please let me know, and if not please write Direct to Newcomerstown Tuscarawas Co. Ohio
yours with respect
Catharine Walters

May 26 1840
Ohio ass: proof Cath: Watters,
J. L. Edward Commissioner Station Office Washington P.O.
FREE

Coshocton May 20 th 1840 —
Dear Sir;
I received Yours of of the 28 th Dec r . last in reference to the claim of Catharine Walters Widow of John Walters deceased for a Pension while at Columbus, requiring further proof as to the period of the marriage — I could not attend to the requisition until my return from there after the close of the Session — Since then the enclosed deposition of Martha Myers (the only person known to the family now living that had a personal knowledge of the marriage) has been taken in pursuance to the printed instructions of the Department — I hope it may be satisfactory, as the old lady really needs something for her present comfort — Please write immediately —
Jas. Matthews

Coshocton O. Aug. 22 d 1849.
Sir
Enclosed I send you the declaration of Mr. Catherine Walters for the purpose of obtaining a pension under the act of the 2 nd July 1848.
As soon as her papers can be prepared please forward them to my care at this place.
In behalf of Mrs. Nancy Lemasters whose husband died at the General Hospital at Point Isabel about the Month of September 1847 - I want to ask the favour of you to inform me if she is entitled to a pension under the act of July 15 1848 granting half pay to widows &c. her husband Benjamin Lemasters belonged to Company G. of the 4 th Regt. of Ohio Volunteers. I understand he done garrison duty for some time at Matamoras and was taken sick after the Regt. started for Vera Cruz, was left at Point Isabel and died there. The widow is in very indigent circumstances and frail, being I suppose near 60 years of age. She informs me that application has been made for the Bounty land but not hearing any thing of it suppose there was some thing wrong in the application, but I informed her of the delay that must occur owing to the great number of applications, should there be any thing wrong in her application however please say so and I will

aid her in getting it made right which can the more readily be done now as the Captain of that company ( Irwin ) is now in this place.
If Mrs Lemaster is probably entitled to pension you will confer a favour by sending me the proper form for her application
I remain Dear Sir
Yours Respectfully
M c Johnson
Wm L. Edwards

July 9th 1850
Re: to case of Catho Walters widow of John
Ben J Johnson P.M. July 10/52 May 1850 July 10/52 E. Heath Commission

Nashvoton O July 2 1852
Hon. I. E. Heath Sir
I write you at the request of Mrs Catharine Walters widow of John Walters who served to the close of the Revolutionary War and served in the Pennsylvania Continental line - Her son I understand made some enquiry as to back pay that they suppose is coming to her husband as commutation pay and recieved from your Department a copy of the pension laws. Without at present enquiring as to commutation pay she supposes that she as the widow is entitled to the same pension he would have been entitled to as they were married prior to March 1 st 1794. (The date of their marriage was set forth when she was pensioned at $40. per annum)
Will you do me the favour to have her case enquired into and if she is entitled to more than what she got, she is deserving of it all
Yours Truly W. H. Johnson

Washington D.C.
March 17/1855
Hon — Judge Waldo Com Pensions
Sir —
Enclosed is the claim of Catherine Walters Wid John Walters both Rev. Pensioners — the latter of the Ohio Agency — but only at the rate of $40 — per an — & asks — the same allowed to her husband who was dropped under Act of 1845 as having too much Property to receive the Pension the grantee
I am &c
Most Obediently Yours
L. B. True
Agent in this case

Miriam Catherine Walter

Washington Ap. 25 1855
My dear Sir -
In accordance with your suggestion I herewith place in your hands - the case of Catherine Walters - widow of John Walters - for an increase of pension - Her former certificate is enclosed -
John Walters was a Revolutionary pensioner and received eighty dollars per Annum under the Act of 1828 & due in 1829 - as appears by the evidence in this office - She is entitled to the same pension which her husband received (under the Act of 1848) I understand the claim to have been admitted -
I am very Respectfully
Hon S. P. Waldo Comm of Pensions u r L
Your Obt Servt Albert Smith

Brief in the case of Catharine Walters, widow of John Walters.
Guernsey County and State of Ohio -
act February 2. 1848 and Joint resolution of July 1. 1848
Claim, (" original " "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband of claimant was a pensioned under Act of May 15. 1828 = and paid to 29 th March 1829, when he died - Claimant was pensioned under act of July 7. 1838 &c. at $40 per annum. She now claims, under Joint resolution of July 1. 1848 the same amount of pension received by her husband in his life time, viz: $80 per annum. (Claim allowed.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Albert Smith, Esq. Present.
Name and residence of Agent
R. Geddes Examining Clerk.

6257 Catharine Walters of John Ohio.
admitted Private 1 st y r $40.- Cap. Parker Col: Butler, Pa.
died 30 th March 1829.
Act 7 July 1838
M rs Cath e Walters. Newcomerstown. Ohio.

House of Reps.
March 20 th 1842
Dear Sir,
I wish to be informed from your department, whether Catharine Walters of Coshocton County Ohio is receiving a pension for the revolutionary services of her deceased husband? If so under what act of Congress? - If not, what was the deficiency in her proof-file in your office some two years since? Since I came here I was solicited by a friend of hers to lay her application before Congress, since which I have heard also that she is already receiving a pension - I made her application for her originally but it was not then granted - of what has been done since I have no knowledge -
Respectfully Your Obedient Servant
Hon J. L. Edwards
Jas. Mathews

July 3 rd 43.
Cath Walter up Ohio
P. Edwards Com. of Pensions Washington City
Newport Town Pa June 26

June 26 th 1843
Mr J S Edwards Com. of Pensions Sir I have lately understood from public print that there was a Bill passed in Congress last Winter for the Relief of widows Pensioners if there is a law that will reach my case you will confer a grate favour by giving me the necessary information please address to Newcomerstown Luskarewas Co- ohio
yours with Respect
Catharine Walters

SHOCTON SEP 9 00
Sept 14 68 1/2
Ohio
L. Walter
FREE
Hon. J. L. Edwards Comm. of Pensions Washington City D. C.

Coshocton Sept. 8 th 1840
Dear Sir;
I received Yours of the 1 st August in reference to the Claim of Catharine Waller widow of John Waller deceased & immediately made known the contents to her - Every exertion has since been made to "obtain additional testimony as to the period of the marriage" - No one can be found who has any definite knowledge on this subject, except an Aunt who is too old and childish to recollect distinctly, or to give an affidavit -
If further evidence is indispensable, I presume the old lady (although entirely destitute) will be compelled to abandon the further prosecution of her claim. I will state that there is not an individual acquainted with her, within my knowledge (and I know most of her neighbors) who has any doubts as to the justness of her claim, - The old lady's character for honesty & uprightness is beyond suspicion - This conclusion as to the merits of the case is strengthened also by the fact known to many of her acquaintances, that the her husband in his life time drew a pension for some years - I do not know that this statement would add any strength to the claim if you knew my character for truth and veracity to be what every citizen ought to be - If it would be of any use, you can know me, by applying to the Hon. Matthew Birchard Sol. of the Treasury -
Respectfully Your Obedient Servant
Jas. Matthews
Hon. J. L. Edwards
3

Feb 10 1841 Inah Ohio. FREE
Mr S. S. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City

Evanscrea Feb. 1841
To the Honorable Mr J. S. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Concerning the witness Widow Hoarney there can be nothing satisfactorily got from her she is an old ignorant dutch lady who lost her Father when quite young, and destitute of Educa- -tion, and does not know her own age correct enough to testify to it, and I do not know of any further testimony at present or I would try to get it, for it is my desire that you should be fully satisfied, as to the period of my marriage you can have the testimony of all my children concerning their ages, which they all got before the Bible went away containing their ages, as to their character for truth and veracity, you can have enough of testimony, I herewith transmit the affidavit of John Rodney thinking it to be of the most importance Elizabeth being my oldest child, You will please to notice she was Born in the Year 93. I mention this because the 9 is not plain it looks more like 13 — I shall not weary your patience any further, only say you need not have the least doubt concerning my Marriage being previous to 1774 — please to direct your communicating to Newcomerstown P. O. Ohio Yours with respect Catharine Walters

• Catherine Walters Widow of John de both Rev. Pensioners for Increase & Land
By L. B. True Attorney Present

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
State of Ohio } ss. County of Guernsey }
Be it known that before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, duly authorized by law to administer oaths within and for the County aforesaid, personally appeared Catherine Walters and made oath in due form of law that she is the Widow of the identical John Walters who drew a pension under Acts of Congress of 1818 and May 1828 at the rate of $ 96 & 2/3 per annum, on account of the Revolutionary services of Said John Walters
That she makes this affidavit for the purpose of obtaining increase of said pension under Act of July 15 th 1828 and same under Act of March 3 rd 1855
Sworn to and subscribed on the 13 th day of April 1855, before me. }
Catharine Walters her mark
Robt Marshall , Justice of the Peace.
State of Ohio } ss. County of Guernsey }
On this 13 th day of April , 1855, personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, duly authorized by law to administer oaths in and for the County aforesaid, George W Walters and Rachel Walters and made oath in due form of law that they were personally acquainted with John Walters , deceased, Revolutionary pensioner, formerly of Allegany Co., Penn a and late of Guernsey Co., Ohio that he drew a pension at the rate of $ 96 & 2/3 dollars per annum. That he was at the time of his death a resident of Guernsey County Ohio , that he died on the 30 th day of March , 1829, and that there now survives the following named his  Widow Catharine Walters and that they are not interested
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written. }
George Walters Rachel Walters
Robt Marshall , Justice of the Peace.
2 Witnesses here

The State of Ohio, Guernsey County ss. I Wm M Frazar Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within and for Guernsey County Ohio hereby certify that Robert Marshall Esqr whose genuine signature appears above was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the Peace within and for Guernsey County in the State of Ohio. duly commissioned and qualified and that all his official acts are entitled to full faith and credit
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my name and affix the Seal of said Court at Cambridge this 13th day of April A D 1833 Wm M Frazar Clerk of Guernsey County Ohio

Free
May 12 1844
To the honorable J. S. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington City
Ohio Amal
Newcomestown May 8 th

Conwars creek Ap. 26 - 1841
To the honorable L. S. Edwards commissioner of Pensions, sir I received your letter of the 10. February likewise the affidavits of James Jones & John Rodney, which you requested to be certified by the Magistrate. who took them, that the witness was credible persons. I got the affidavits certified, and returned them, as has not got any answer since, dear sir, I hope you will write to me, and let me know whether there is any thing more required, and whether my claim can be allowed, direct to Newcomerstown. Tuscarawas County Ohio. I remain your humble servant
Catharin Watters

6257 Catharine Walters of John Ohio
Oct. 24, 1839 6257
Ohio
July 7, 1838
papers Walter
Cath. Walters
John Walters Pension Office Washington City D.C.
John Walters
1838

Catherton Oct. 1839
Dear Sir:
I herewith enclose to you the declaration and testimony of Catharine Walters of this county to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress there recited. If any additional evidence is necessary besides what will appear on the Records of the War Office, write me and I will aid her in procuring and forwarding it.
Very Respectfully Your obed Servt
Hon J. L. Edwards Pension Office Washington City
James Matthews
Oct 22 1839

Catharine Wallen
$40.
4916
Alain! Coshocton Ohio

Catherine Walters Widow John Walters both Near Pensioners the latter on the Ohio Agency at $40 dollars only per month
L. B. True Agent in this case Present
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
1. Application of the above is for the name of the said Catherine Walters, the widow of the said John Walters, who was a Near Pensioner on the Ohio Agency at $40 dollars only per month.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
State of } ss. County of }
Be it known that before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, duly authorized by law to administer oaths within and for the County aforesaid, personally appeared Catharine Walters and made oath in due form of law that she is the Widow of the identical John Walters who drew a pension under Act of Congress of 1818 and act 30 th March 1829 at the rate of $ 96 87 1/2 per annum, on account of the Revolutionary services of Said John Walters in the Penn ne con. Line
That she makes this affidavit for the purpose of obtaining whatever may be due her of said pension under act 15 May 1828 and 1 st July 1845
Sworn to and subscribed on the 27 th day of February 1855, before me. }
her Catherine Walters mark
Robt Marshall , Justice of the Peace.
State of Ohio County of Guernsey } ss.
On this 27 th day of February , 1855, personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, duly authorized by law to administer oaths in and for the County aforesaid, George W Walters and John H Walters and made oath in due form of law that they were personally acquainted with John Walters , deceased, Revolutionary pensioner, formerly of Allegheny County Pa and late of Guernsey County Ohio that he drew a pension at the rate of $ 96 87 1/2 dollars per annum. That he was at the time of his death a resident of Guernsey County , that he died on the 30 th day of March , 1829 and that there now survives the following named child Widow Catharine Walters
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written. }
George W Walters John H Walters
Robt Marshall , Justice of the Peace.
Explanation of the above is the pensioner drew a line six Dollars some the first year thence Eighty Dollars per annum Robt Marshall

State of Ohio Coshocton County, ss
On this 17 th day of January 1849 personally appeared before the subscriber an acting justice of the peace in and for said county Catherine Walters a resident of Adams township, Coshocton County, Ohio aged about Seventy Seven years who being first duly sworn according to laws, 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 2 nd February 1848. granting pensions to widows to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of John Walters who was a private in the Revolutionary war. That she received Forty dollars per annum under the act of the 17 th June 1844
She further declares that she is still a widow Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before
Catherine her  X Walters mark
Samuel Gossline J.P.
I certify that the above named affiant is personally known to me and that she is the same Catherine Walters she represents herself to be
Samuel Gossline J.P.
The State of Ohio, Coshocton county, ss:
I, Joseph Burns, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Samuel Gossline , is a Justice of the Peace, in and for said county, duly commissioned and qualified; that his commission was dated on the 27 th day of May , 1848, and will expire on the 27 th day of May , 1851, and that his
signature above written is genuine. Given under my hand and the seal of said county, this _____ day of _____, 18_____.
J. Burns , Clerk.

The State of Ohio Guadalupe County
On this second day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty three personally appeared before the subscriber an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid Catharine Walters, aged seventy two years, a resident of Adams Township in said County, 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 5 th March 1843 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War
That she is the widow of John Walters, who was a private, the Regiment not recollected, but thinks he belonged to the Pennsylvania Continental line, And that she received forty dollars per annum for the term of five years, under the act of July 7-1838. She further declares that she is still the widow of John Walters deceased; Catharine Walters
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me.
James Jones J.P. Justice of the peace
I do hereby certify that the above declarant is personally known to me, and that she is the identical widow of John Walters and that she received the pension above mentioned.
James Jones J.P.
To the honorable J. S. Edwards Esq.
Dear Sir if I could draw my money at Pittsburgh or some other place nearer than Cincinnati it would be a great oblige to me as I live so far from the latter place
Catharine Walters

The State of Ohio Coshocton County ss -
I Joseph Burns Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within and for said county; Do hereby certify; That James Janes Esq r is a Justice of the Peace of the in and for said County. duly
Commissioned and qualified; That his Commission was dated April 28 th 1842, and will expire on the 28 th day of April 1845. And that his signature above or within written is genuine -
Given under my hand & the seal of said Court at Coshocton this 18 th day of November A.D. 1843.
J. Burns; Clerk.

Redlands Cal. March 11-1922
Department of the interior Bureau of pensions, Washington
MAR 22 1922
Dear sir:-
I am writing to inquire into the military history of John Walters a revolutionary soldier. His wife was Catherine Walters. He enlisted under General Washington at the age of 15 years and served seven years. Part if not all the time as an aid to

General Washington. I can't give you the exact date of his birth or from what state he enlisted. But this I know that part of their children if not all were born in West Morland Co. Penn. His daughter Barbra Walters married James Jones. Barbra and James Jones moved to Coshocton Co Ohio where 14 children were born to them. I am very anxious to get the correct history of this great great grandfather of mine, John Walters, as soon as I can. An early reply from you will be greatly appreciated by me.
Yours very Truly
Mrs Ora Simpson 318 Eureka St Redlands. Calif.

Commissioner of Pensions. Washington D.C.
Dear Sir, - Can you furnish me with any facts concerning one John Waller of Alle- gheny Co. Penna, who served in the 4 th Penna Regiment, Revolutionary War?

Any information will be thankfully received.
Very truly.
Mrs. J. D. Downing Meadville, Pa.
Aug. 10, 1911.

Los Angeles Calif. 3/5/29
Bureau of Pensions - War Records Divn. Washington D.C.
Gentlemen:
If available will you kindly furnish me with the military history of John Walters soldier of the Revolutionary war who served during the years 1782 and 1783 under Captain Parker and Colonels Wm Butler and Richard Butler. State of Penna. also any available data on his family history. He was allowed a pension in 1818 1818.
Thanking you for this information.
Yours Truly
Mrs. Georgia W Jones 1167 Crenshaw Blvd Los Angeles Calif.

Raw
J. W. FEESE CATTLE AND HOG BUYER
✓ stamped envelopes CS
MS 006.152
Coleridge, Nebr., 9-28 192 2
Pension Department U.S. Government, Washington, D.C. Dear Sir.
I am enclosing stamped envelope, for which I would like to have the family data of Jno Walter, who served as a private in the 4th Penna Regiment, under Col Wm Butler
Your Respt. Mary Walter Feele Coleridge Febr.

JULIUS HOFFMANN PRES.
ED. HOFFMANN SECTY.
THEO. HOFFMANN TREAS.
✓ 2c stamped envelope and closed etc.
MUSIC HOUSE OF J.M. Hoffmann Company
PIANOS, PLAYER-PIANOS PHONOGRAPHS, MUSICAL MERCHANDISE
ESTABLISHED 1863 INCORPORATED 1903
537 WOOD STREET PITTSBURGH, PA.
PHONES BELL 2377 GRANT P & A 2377 MAIN
Rept 11-22
Pension Department, Washington, D.C. Gentlemen:
Will you kindly send me the family data of John Walter, who served as a private in the 4th Penna. Regiment, under Col. Wm. Butler from May 1782 to Jan'y 1, 1783, when he was transferred to the 3rd Penna. Regiment, under Col. Richard Butler, and was discharged in June 1783.
Very respectfully (Miss) E. M. Logan, 537 Wood St., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Rev. 7.13
Indiana, Pa. April 7, 1920.
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
Sir:-
In connection with an application for membership to the Daughters of the American Revolution, it is necessary to support the claim by proof from your department of a pension granted to the widow of the soldier from whom the line of descent has been established.
Will your department be good enough to furnish the necessary information from your records in the case of JOHN WALTERS, Private, whose service was first, in the Fourth Penna. Reg't. under Colonel William Butler, from May, 1782 to January 1, 1783, when he was transferred to the Third Penna. Reg't. under Colonel Richard Butler, and later discharged in June 1783, according to our family records and the record on his tombstone shows him to have died on March 31, 1830 and buried in Allegheny County, Penna.
Thanking you for this courtesy and any additional information your records may show in connection with his service, I am,
Yours very truly,
Address: J. Blair Sutton, Lock Box 46, Indiana, Penna.
Appended. If there is any compensation for this service, the same will be promptly and gladly remitted.

Sioux Center, Iowa
May 24, 1935
Bureau of Pensions Department of Interior Washington D. C.
Dear Sirs:
Will you kindly send me the "Military History of John Walters , private soldier of Revolutionary war, enlisted in May 1782, served under Captain Barker and Colonels W m Butler and Richard Butler, State of Pennsylvania I refer you to "Revolutionary and 1812 war sections W. F. 4372 - V. L. M record division."
Thank You Very Kindly
Mrs. S. A. Sandven,
Sioux Center, Iowa.

July 3, 1929
Mrs. Georgia W. Jones 1167 Crenshaw Boulevard Los Angeles, California
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 4372, it appears that John Walters enlisted in May, 1782, served as a private in Captain Parker's Company in Colonels William Butler's and Richard Butler's Pennsylvania Regiments and was discharged in June, 1783.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 21, 1818, at which time he was aged fifty-four years and a resident of Guernsey County, Ohio.
He died March 29 or 30, 1829 or March 31, 1830.
The soldier married in September, 1792, Catharine, her maiden name not given.
She was allowed pension on her application executed October 18, 1839, at which time she was residing in Adams Township, Coshocton County, Ohio, aged sixty-nine years.

Their children were:
  Elizabeth  born  June  18, 1793,  married November 9, 1815, John Rodney,    George  "  December  16, 1795.     Barbara  "  "  10, 1797,  married James Jones.    John  "  February  10, 1801.     Mary or Polly  "  August  29, 1803,  married ---- Reed.    Philip  "   1807.   
The following also appears on the family record.
  John Rodney  born  August  31, 1798.    Elizabeth Walters  "  June  18, 1793.    Children:  
  Mary Ann Rodney  born  December  30, 1816.    Hannah Rodney  "  October  25, 1818, died September 14, 1832.    John Walters Rodney  "  "  4, 1820.    Hirim George Rodney  "  September  12, 1825.    Catharine Elizabeth Rodney  "  March  15, 1828.    James Miller Rodney  "  January  18, 1831.    Samuel Harvey Rodney  "  February  11, 1833.  
Respectfully,
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.

information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. John Walter A. F. 4372
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     May 1782 Pvt. Parker William Butler Penn.   Transferred to Richard Butler Penn.   and discharged June 1783                                            
Battles engaged in, _____
Residence of soldier at enlistment, ✓ _____
Date of application for pension, July 21 1818 His d. al. _____
Residence at date of application, Guernsey Co. Ohio _____
Age at date of application, 52 He died Sept. 29 or 30 1829 or 1830 or Sept. 31 1830 _____
Remarks: Soldier was Sept 1792 Bathann --- She was allowed pension on an application executed Oct. 18, 1839, while a resident of Adams Twp. Washington Co. Ohio aged 69 years. At one time Soldier lived in Allegheny Co. Penn.
Very respectfully, See Supplement for children  bro. Christopher

April 24, 1920.
Mr. J. Blair Sutton, Lock Box 46, Indiana, Penn.
Sir:
In addition to the military history of John Walters, Wid. File No. 4,373 Revolutionary War, you are furnished the following data as to his family.
Children
Elizabeth ✓ born June 18 1793, (mar. Nov. 9 1815 (John Rodney. George " December 16, 1795. Barbara ✓ " December 10, 1797, mar. James Jones. John ✓ " February 10, 1801. Mary or Polly ✓ " August 29, 1803, mar. --- Reed. Philip ✓ " ----- -- 1807.
Children of John and Elizabeth Rodney.
Mary Ann born December 30, 1816. Hannah " October 25, 1818, died Sept. 14, 1832. John Walters " October 4, 1820. Hirim George " September 12, 1825. Catharine Elizabeth " March 15, 1828. James Miller " January 18, 1831. Samuel Harvey " February 1, 1833.
Very respectfully.
J. M. McCagg Commissioner.

NOTES OF THE
NOV 30 1960
October 7, 1933
Miss E. M. Logan 537 Wood Street Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Madam:
In addition to the military history of John Walters, W. 4372 Revolutionary War, you are herewith furnished the following data as to family.
Children:
   Elizabeth.....  born  June 18  18, 1793,  married Nov. 9, 1815, John Rodney.    George .....  "  December 16,  1795.     Barbara .....  "  December 10,  1797,  married James Jones.    John .....  "  February 10,  1801.     Mary or Polly ...  "  August 29,  1803,  married Mr. Reed.    Philip .....  "  -----  1807.    
Children of John and Elizabeth Rodney:
    Mary Ann .....  born  December  30, 1816.    Hannah .....  "  October  25, 1818, died Sept. 14, 1838.    John Walters ...  "  October  4, 1820.    Hirim George ...  "  September  12, 1825.    Catharine Elizabeth"  "  March  15, 1828.    James Miller ....  "  January  18, 1831.    Samuel Harvey ...  "  February  1, 1833.    
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

November 10, 1922.
Mary Walter Feece, Coleridge, Nebraska.
Madam;
In addition to the military history of John Walters, W. 4372, Revolutionary War, you are furnished the following data as to his family.
Children-
Elizabeth born June 18, 1793 married Nov. 9, 1815 John Rodney George " Dec. 16, 1795. Barbara " Dec. 10, 1797 married James Jones John " Feb. 10, 1801 ✓ Mary or Polly " Aug. 29, 1803 married --- Reed. Philip " ----- 1807
Children of John and Elizabeth Rodney.
Mary Ann born Dec. 30, 1816 Hannah " Oct. 25, 1818 died Sept. 14, 1832 John Walters " Oct. 4, 1820 Hirim George " Sept. 12, 1825 Catharine Elizabeth born Mar. 15, 1828 James Miller born Jan. 18, 1831 Samuel Harvey " Feb. 1, 1833.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner