Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 7802, Charles Walker, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Walker, Charles
87802
carded
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Virginia 16.631-
Charles Walker of Campbell in the State of Va who was a Pvt. — in the — commanded by Captain — of the — commanded by Col. Lynch in the Va — line for 7 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 23. Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 th day of Sept. 33, and sent H. B. Ely. Campbell Ct. — Va
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1833 — 58.32 Semi-ant. allowance ending Mar: 34 11.66 $69.98
{ Revolutionary Claim, } Act June 7, 1832. } C. Price Clerk.
Recorded by Book C Vol. 6 Page 23

Bank of the United States, at Richmond, 20 day of July
1835-
Received of Richard Anderson, Agent for paying Pensions,
Seven —
Dollars 70 Cents,
being for 3\frac{29}{30} months pension due to Charles Walker from the 4 day of Sept 1834, to the 3 day of January 1835, for which I have signed duplicate receipts.
$7 70 / -
J. Roberson.

1999/01/15 FINAL PAYMENT VOUCHER
Jan 2000 Received from GAO

Charles Walker Virginia
Adkinsville Mar 23 35 5.13.19
P. 268
Feb. 25 '33
1 Davenport H. B. Ely Esq. Campbell T.H. Pa.

BRIEF in the case of  Charles Walker  County of Campbell  in the State of Virginia  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? open Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 72  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days. As a Gen.     In 17 entire about 4 11 Private Colr Adams. Colr Lynch   1 st May 1781. called rather more than 3 " Colr Clemens. Colr  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? at the siege of 96  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? does not state  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditionary  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? The period and exact length of service are not precisely stated - gives no reason for not obtaining living witnesses. 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
George Payton
Examining Clerk.

State of Virginia, } Campbell County, to wit, } 3
On this 10 th day of June 1833, personally ap- peared in open court, before the justices of Camp- bell County Court now sitting, Charles Walker, a resident of the County aforesaid, aged seventy two years; who, being first 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 the 7 th 1832, in relation to the officers and soldiers of the revolutionary war. The said Walker saith, that he entered the service of the United States, as a private in Militia of Bedford, now Campbell County, Va. in the year 1780, as a volunteer under Capt. Robert Adams; that he joined his company at a place called Pocahontas, near the mouth of Falling river, in S d County; that he, and his company marched from that place, under Colo. Charles Lynch Gen. to Peterleburg, and encamped at a place called Old Town Bridge; he remained at that place till Decem r , when being dis- charged, returned home. This was a four months' tour; Charles Lynch Jr. was at least four months . Charles Lynch Jr. was a Lieutenant in this Capt. Adams' Company; and Matthew Arthur was Ensign. While at Peterleburg, this company & regim- ent was under the command of Gen. Landon. Baron Steuben was there once or twice to inspect the troops. That his next service was also in the mili- tia of said County as a private, during the next year, to wit: 1781: he was called out, and encamped at a place called Wards, on Shenandoah river, under Capt. Adams Clement; Major Ward, Major Rose; from thence marched to North Caroli- na; to Salisbury; from thence to a place or fort called Ninety Six in South Carolina; while the British were

in the fort. Gen. Green then was in Command: with our army besieging the Enemy then in that fort. He remained there till the siege was broken up; the Enemy, having received reinforcement, our army was compelled to retire, without taking the fort; although we had made an entrenchment even up to the walls of the fort; so that our men with their hooks or pikes, could and did reach up from the trench to the walls of the fort; and pick down their long spears, placed on the top of the walls for their defence. When the siege was raised we  he marched to the town of Charlotte North Carolina, with the sick and wounded, where after remaining there some time, he was discharged and returned home, having served there months, or more; Certainly three months this town. In all, seven months at least . That he has no discharge; having lost his papers; that he does not know of any living witness to said service, nor has he any writing whatever to prove the same. He hereby relinquishes any claim whatever, to a pension or annuity, at the present; and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State volunteer.
Given & Subscribed to Charles Walker, the day & year aforesaid " "
We Harry Brown, a Clergyman, residing in the County of Campbell area, and John and Paulet Clark also residing in the same county, do hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Charles Walker, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration: that we believe him to be what

seventy two years of age; that he is reputed, and believed in the ne- ighbourhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution; and that we concur in that opinion.
Mr. John Scott resides in Halifax County. Given to, and subscribed the day & year aforesaid. 3 Harvey Brown J. P. SP Park John Scott
Interrogatories proposed by the Court.
1 st Where, and in what year were you born?
Ans. I was born in King George County, northern neck of Virginia, in the year 1760.
2 o Have you any record of your age; and if so, where is it—?
Ans. I have none.
3 o Where were you living when called in to service; where have you lived since the revolutionary war; and where do you now live?
Ans. I then lived, where I now live; in Bedford, now Campbell County; on the waters of Falling River; where I have ever lived since I was seven years old.
4 th How were you called in to service, were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute, and if so, for whom?
Ans. In my first term, I volunteered; the second I was called out, & went to Carolina.
5 th State the names of some of the regular offi- cers who were with the troops where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect; and the general circumstances of your service.
Ans. I recollect the names of Genl. Lordon, Huron Steele; and Col. Lynch; when I was at Petersburg; but I can't

remember the names of the officers of other regiments. I recollect the names of Genl. Green; Colo. Lee of the Horse Troops, Colo. Washington; my own Major. Ward & Major Rose. in Carolina. The circumstances of my service are fully detailed in my declaration.
6 th Did you ever receive a discharge from the service; and if so, by whom was it given, & what has become of it?
Ans. I never rec d but one; I don't recollect the name of the officer who gave it, and that is lost.
7 th 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 revolutionary war.
Ans. Paulet Clarke Esq. John Cobbs, Rev d Samuel Armistead. Doct. Robert Smithers Samuel Pannill Esq. Hon. W. W. Wirt, Esq. and many others - 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 the States. and the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Henry Brown who has signed the preceding Certificate is a Clergyman resident in the said County and that Paulet Clarke and
John Scott who has also signed the same are residents in the said County and are credible persons and that their statements are entitled to credit. I am Alexander Clark of the County Court of Campbell do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Charles Walker for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal of Office this 10 th day of June 1833 In the 57 th Year of the Com th . I am Alexander Clark as aforesaid.
Charles Walker's
for pension

Know all men by these presents, that J. Frances Walker, widow of Charles Walker deceased, a Revolutionary pens- ioner, late of Campbell County Virginia do hereby constitute and appoint James Robertson Esq. of the City of Rich- mond my true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name to receive from the agent for paying pensions in Rich- mond State of Virginia, the pension money due my late husband at the time of his death; that is from the fourth day of September 1834, to the 3 rd day of January 1835, the time of his death. As witness my hand and seal this 19 th day of June 1835.
Sealed and delivered in presence of
Charles Walker
Frances C. Walker
State of Virginia Campbell County to wit:
Be it known that before the sub- scribed a justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid, personally appeared the above named Frances C. Walker widow of the said Charles Walker deceased, and ac- knowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be her act and deed. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this 19 th day of June 1835.
Paul E. Black J.P.

Campbell January Court 1835
On the motion of Francis Walker Widow of Charles Walker deceased late a revolu- tionary soldier pensioner of this County it is ordered to be certified that he departed this life on the 3 day of January 1835 and that the said Francis was his lawful wife and widow of the said Charles Walker all of which facts having been duly proved to this court
A Copy Teste John Alexander C.C.
I John Alexander Clerk of the County Court of Campbell in the state of Virginia do hereby certify that the foregoing order is a true Copy from the minutes of said Court and that the said order was made in open Court In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 13 th day of July 1835 In the 60 th year of the Common wealth John Alexander Clerk
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State of Virginia
Campbell County to wit, St. Louis
State of Virginia Campbell County to wit, September On this 10 th 10 th day of August 1832 personally appeared in open court before Suckville King, Thomas Fox, Richard Perkins, Allan Walker, the county of Campbell now sitting Charles Walker a resident of the said county and state aged 72 years the 28 th day of September next, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following decla- -ration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. That he entered the service of the united states for six months under  and at under Robert Adams Captain, Charles Lynch Jr. Lieutenant and Matthew Arthur Ensign. I joined company at Pools near the mouth of Fallen River in Bedford, now Campbell, some time in August 1780. and marched with Col. Lynch's Regiment, through Char- -lottesville, Prince Edward, Amelia and Dinwiddie to Peters- -burg where encamped at Old Town Bridge near the place at which I was discharged about the middle of December following having served about four months, our Regiment having joined General Lawson's Brigade on their arrival at Petersburg. I saw General Lawson frequently while there.
And on the first of May 1781. I was again called to Major Ward's Service the service again under cap d . Adam Clements Robert Cobb Lieutenant and Shadrach Brown Ensign and marched from Ward to Salisbury North Carolina where we remained about two weeks we then marched and joined General Green at the siege of 96. where we remained until sometime in June and until the siege was raised from 96 I marched to Charlotte Town with the sick & wounded where they were left. I also remained here until sometime in August making rather more than three months, when I was dischar- ged. - That he has no documentary evidence in relation to his said services. - He hereby relinquishes every claims whatever to

a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state. Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Chas Walker
We Henry Brown a clergyman residing in the county of Campbell and State of Virginia and Joseph Callaway residing in the same County and State, do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Charles Walker, who has subscribed and sworn to the above Declaration, and that we believe him to be about 72 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 to, and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
✓ Henry Brown ✓ Joseph Callaway
And the Said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after (taking) 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 Henry Brown who has signed the preceding Certificate is a Clergyman resident in the County of Campbell and that Joseph Callaway who has also signed the same is a resident in the said County of Campbell and is a credible person. and that their statement is entitled to credit.
John Alexander Clerk of The County Court of Campbell do hereby certify that

The foregoing contains the original Proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Charles Walker for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my Hand and Seal of Office This 10 th day of September 1832 and In the 57 th Year of American Independence.
John Alexander Clerk County Court Campbell Virg a

Charles Walker
Declaration September
March 1832
“ ”
Campbell County Va

June 7, 1940.
Mr. Kenneth Walker 3418 Reading Road Cincinnati, Ohio.
BA--J/ILL Charles Walker S. 7802
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Charles Walker, of Orange County, Virginia, who, you state, is listed as a pensioner.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 7802, based upon service of Charles Walker in the Revolutionary War.
Charles Walker was born September 28, 1760 in King George County, Virginia; the names of his parents were not given. At the age of seven years, he went to live in Bedford County (the part which was later Campbell County), Virginia, where he resided at the time of the Revolutionary War.
Charles Walker enlisted sometime in August 1780 and served four months as private in Captain Robert Adams' company, Colonel Charles Lynch's Virginia regiment, during which he marched to Petersburg and encamped near Old Town Bridge. He enlisted next in 1781, served as private in Captain Adam Clements' company under Majors Ward and Ross in the Virginia troops, marched to Salisbury, North Carolina, was in the siege of Ninety-Six, later went to Charlotte, North Carolina, where he was discharged, having served at least three months.
This soldier returned to Bedford County, Virginia, after his service in the war. It is not shown that he ever resided in Orange County, Virginia.
Charles Walker was allowed pension on account of his service in the Revolutionary War on his application executed September 10,

1832, at which time he resided in Campbell County, Virginia. He made no reference to wife or children.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name of person paid and, possibly, the date of death of this pensioner, you should apply to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, this city, and furnish the following data:
Charles Walker Certificate #16631 Issued September 10, 1833 Rate $23.33 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act of June 7, 1832 Virginia Agency.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

1940 - June 7 - Hist. to Mrs. J. S. Walker - J.L.L.
Reuben
7802 INVALID.
File No. 7802
Charles Walker
Prison War
Act: June 7th 1832.
Index:—Vol. 16 , Page 898
[Arrangement of 1870.]

STATE OF VIRGINIA,
City of Richmond. } ss.
BE IT KNOWN, that on the 20 th day of July 18 35 , before the subscriber, me Mayor of said City, personally appeared James Robertson the Attorney named in the within Power of Attorney, and made oath that the same was not given him by reason of any sale, transfer or mort- gage of the pension, or arrears of pension therein authorized to be received by him.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year as above written, before me. Joseph Tate, Mayor of a Justice of the Peace in J. P. for said City
DAI ROY J Robertson

STATE OF VIRGINIA
County of Henrico
BE IT KNOWN, that on the 20 day of July 19 72 , before the undersigned authority, personally appeared James Patterson to me known to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed.
FEDERAL PAYMENT VOUCHER
Exempt from GAO
Sworn and subscribed the day and year as above written, before me. [Signature] Notary Public, State of Va.

No 81 Paid Charles Walker 3 29 / 30 Mo. 4 Sept 1834 3 June 1835 $7.70
drawn to 4 Sept. 1834.
Payments to be made at Richmond by the J. W. S. Stock Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of V. A.
FINAL PAYMENT VOUCHER
Received from GAO
Richmond, Virginia 2 nd Oct 1835
Recorded in the Pension Of- fice, in Book E Vol. 1 Page 23. by C. H. Rice Clerk.
B-77

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, Charles Walker of the State of Virginia — who was a private in the War of the Revolution
is entitled to receive Twenty Three — dollars and thirty three cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 15 th day of September one thousand eight hundred and thirty-three
L. C. C. [Signature]
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
J. Edwards [Signature]
Commissioner of Pensions.

MRS. J. S. WALKER 3418 READING ROAD CINCINNATI, OHIO
3418 Reading Rd Cincinnati Ohio April 25-1940
Bureau of Military Pensions Washington D.C.
Gentlemen
I am interested in my Genealogy and wish all the information available about a Charles Walker  fully of Orange County Virginia. He is listed in the Virginia Historical Registry as a pensioner of the Revolutionary war. I also find he was with Capt. Hogg at Fort Duquesne.

MRS. J. S. WALKER 3418 READING ROAD CINCINNATI, OHIO
any information about his age Date of Birth & Death and place His wife's name and any family connections will be appreciated. Thanking you in advance for this information I remain -
Very Truly Yours
Kenneth Walker 3418 Reading Rd. Cincinnati Ohio