Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 3,482, James Whitaker, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Whitaker, James Susanna or Susan
N. 3,482
CONTENTS

Virginia 12.490
Lammi Whitaker
of Campbell in the State of Virginia who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Miller of the Regt. commanded by Col. Fleming in the Virginia line for 6 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 20 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 d day of May '33 and sent Wm. Small Buckingham C.H. Va.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 — 40 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept r 10
$ 50.
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by William Miller Clerk, Book E. Vol. 6. Page 30

James Whitaker
Declaration
12. 137

State of Virginia Campbell County to Wit
On this 12 th day of August 1832. Personally appeared in open Court James Whitaker before ——— the Court of Campbell now sitting James Whitaker a resident of the County of Campbell and State of said aged sixty nine 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 the 7 th June 1832, That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated, That he was drafted from the County of Buckingham in 1781 the Month not recollected under the Command of Capt. Meriton D. A. Walker and Ensign John Ganaway, marched from Buckingham Courthouse to Petersburg, from thence to Cobbs Point where he staid the greater part of his time, our Commanding Officers were Col. Charles Fleming and Maj. J. B. Jones belonging to Genl. Muhlenburg's Brigade, That in this term he was in no longer term, was discharged at Babs Oldfield the 11 th day of April 1781. Served three months do not recollect of getting a discharge, That he was drafted a second time to serve a term of duty which term he did serve, That he marched from the County of Buckingham under the Command of Capt. Miller and Mowry, crossing James River at a place called Swans Point where we met with difficulties in crossing the river from a great, marched to Williamsburg and on to York, was there at the taking of Wallis, after that he marched from York through Williamsburg by Hanover Court House the Rolling Green, and to Fredericksburg and on to the Barracks to guard the prisoners at which place we were discharged after serving a term of three months, do not recollect of getting a discharge. He was no register of his age was born in the County of Buckingham and now resides in the County of Campbell, he refers to Col. Robert Franklin, Capt. David Robertson, Capt. Ellis Hunter and Capt. Wm. Duguid, for his character for veracity, and their belief as to his services during the War of the Revolution, and as to his

Actual Service he refers to the testimony of Capt Robert Rogers and Esq. Thornhill, He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or an annuity except the present, and declares his name is not on the pension roll of the Agency in any State.
Sworn to and Subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
We George Duguid residing in the County of Campbell and Esq. Thornhill residing in the same County do hereby certify that we are acquainted with James Whetaker who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 69 years of age that he is reputed and believed, in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a Soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion both of us having seen him in service and Esq. Thornhill having served both hours with him. Sworn, and Subscribed, the day and year aforesaid. Y co Duguid Esq. X Thornhill
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 George Duguid and Esq. Thornhill who has also signed the same are respectable of the County of Campbell, are credible persons and that their statements are entitled to credit.
I John Alexander Clerk of the Court of Campbell do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of James Whetaker for a pension.
In testimony whereof, whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of Office, this 14 th day of August 1832.
John Alexander Clerk Campbell County Court Virginia

Reported July 31/49
3545
Virginia Richmond Adelaide Whitaker widow of James Whitaker who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Virginia M rs Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 31 day of July 1849 and sent to
Henry Duvall Richmond va
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2. 1848, Page 197 Vol. 3

10134 Declaration of Susanna Whitaker for a Pension under acts of July 7 th 1838 and 23 rd Augt. 1842. m o 91. d 42.
adm d 6m pri 20 d
JH Routon Esq New Store Buckingham Co Pa

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the acts of Congress of the 7 th July 1838, and the 23 rd August, 1842 State of Virginia Campbell County, to wit.
on this the 2 nd day of June 1843 Susannah Whitaker personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace in and for the county and State aforesaid Susannah Whitaker, a resident of Campbell County Virginia age 74 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the acts of Congress, passed July 7 th 1838 and 23 rd August 1842, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is widow of James Whitaker who was a private in the War of the Revolution and drew a pension during his life time under the act of the 7 th June 1832 at the rate of twenty dollars per annum as will more fully appear by reference to his Declaration and exhibits therewith filed in the Pension Office in of the United States. She also declares that she was married to the said James Whitaker on the tenth day of March 1794; that her husband the aforesaid James Whitaker died on the 4 th day of May 1842; that she was not married to him prior to her leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January 1794 viz: at the time above stated. She further declares that she is still the widow of the aforesaid James Whitaker.
Susannah per Whitaker mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me a Justice

of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid this 2 nd day of June 1843
J. H. Plunkett J.P.
State of Virginia Campbell County, to wit.
I do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Susanna Whitaker widow of James Whitaker deceased and do consider her from old age, bodily infirmity and other causes unfit and unable to attend the County Court of Campbell County in order to make the foregoing Declaration. I further certify that she is a creditable person, and that her statement is entitled to full credit and confidence. Given under my hand this the 2 nd day of June 1843.
J. H. Plunkett J.P.
State of Virginia Campbell County, to wit.
I do hereby certify that James Whitaker departed this life some time in the spring 1842 and at or about the time stated by his widow in her Declaration or the time of his death he left his widow Susanna Whitaker who is still a live resident in said County, and that she has never intermarried. Given under my hand this 3 rd day of June 1843.
J. H. Plunkett J.P.

State of Virginia
Compton County to wit I Wm A. Clement Clerk of the County Court of Compton County in the state aforesaid do certify that Jno. A. Plunkett before whom the foregoing declaration of Susanna Whitaker was subscribed and sworn to and whose name appears to the accompanying Certificate is an acting justice of the peace in and for said County. duly Commissioned and qualified as such and that the signature purporting to be his are genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereto subscribed my name and affixed my seal this 5 day of June 1843 in the 67 Year of the Commonwealth
Wm A. Clement CLK
11 11 11

James Whitcher Campbell 6° N a / 11
Almita six mtd. as a private p 20
Mr. Duvall Buckingham p. a.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
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 James Whitaker
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     4781 3 Private Capt. Winston Capt. Fleming From Buchanan to Petersburg 79 years Buchanan to Petersburg Tradition   3 " Capt. Miller & Morely Yorktown see the the history of the campaign  
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 } ss.
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 day 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 he 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.
[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.
[k] 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 in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section EEL
January 16, 1930
Mrs.E.V.Howlett 385 Huron Street, West Pontiac, Michigan
Dear Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.3482, it appears that James Whitaker was born in Buckingham County, Virginia, date not stated.
While residing in Buckingham County, Virginia, he entered the service in 1781, served three months as a private in Captain Winston's Company, Colonel Charles Fleming's Regiment, and was discharged April 11, 1781. He again enlisted, date not given, served three months under Captains Miller and Moseley and was at the taking of Cornwallis.
He was allowed pension on her application executed August 14, 1832, at which time he was aged sixty-nine years and resided in Campbell County, Virginia.
He died May 4, 1842.
He married March 10, 1791, in Buckingham County, Virginia, Susanna or Susan Beckham.
She was allowed pension on her application executed June 2, 1843, at which time she was aged seventy-four years and resided in Campbell County, Virginia.
There is no reference to children.
The Revolutionary War records of this bureau fail to afford any information in regard to Daniel Whitaker.
In order to identify the record of a particular

INFO b101 soldier of the Revolution named Daniel Moore who might be the subject of your inquiry, it is essential that you furnish as much as possible of the following data pertaining to him: approximate dates of birth and death, places of residence at enlistment, and after service and given name of widow.
Very truly yours
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.
Date of widow's death not on AB

7520
Virginia
Jpsanna Whitaker widow of James Whitaker
Rep Augt 19
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 4th May 1842 of Campbell in the State of Virginia who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Miller of the Regt commanded by Col Hemings in the Virginia line for 8 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 26 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19th day of August , 1843 and sent to J. H. Royton New Star Buckingham
Whole amount due $100.
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Thomas Lumpkin Clerk Book A Vol. 2 Page 185

2233, Virginia, Richmond
Rep.
Susanna Whitaker
widow of James Whitaker
who was a Private
in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21. day of Dec. 1843 and sent to J. H. Routon New Store, Virginia
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A,
Vol. 1, Page 154.

Virginia
I Rolfe Eldridge clerk of the County Court of Buckingham in the state of Virginia do certify that it appears from the Register of Marriages in this Office, that on the tenth day of March in the year One thousand seven hundred and ninety one (1791) James Whitaker and Susanna Beckham were joined together in the Holy state of matrimony by the Rev. William Flowers —
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my Office this eighth day of June in the year eighteen hundred and forty three
R. Eldridge

Kenova, West Va.
April 17, 1911
Commissioner of Pensions. Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
I am desirous of finding out the war record (company & regiment) of two Virginia Res. soldiers. Henry Wallerson and James Whitaker . W. 3482, Va. The widow of the latter I am told drew a pension.
Thanking you in advance
I am, Very Respect.
(W.W.)
Anna Miller Williams

W 3482
APR 20 1911

Q97
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 34182  Susanna Whitaker  Widow  James Whitaker  Pr. Rev. War
Act: Feb. 2, 1848
Index: —Vol. M. , Page 328
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1911 Apr. 25 Hist. To Anna M. Williams V.L.M.  1911 Dec. 4 Hist. To Joseph S. Ames. Letter in S.L. 655, John Bayline V.L.M.  1930-Jan 16-Hist. to Mrs E. V. Howlett. E.E.H.  1932-Jan 28-Hist. to Hon Hugh McShane E.E.H.

va W 2233
FREE
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.
Mr. Callahan
[Faint mirrored handwriting from the reverse side of the paper]

Richmond Sept 27 th 1828 M rs J. L. Edwards Dr Sir
I enclose you the declaration of Mrs Whittaker to enable her to obtain a new pension certificate under the late law of Congress pass d 2 nd Feb y last
Be pleased to enclose the necessary papers to me and I will forward them to her
Very respectfully
Your obedt Serv t
Alex d Duval

R. 4198
Sep 20 th 1843
Susanna Whitaker
Oct 1 1843.
No.
$20 per a
W
L. H. R. R. R. R. R.
Nov
via
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Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
D.C.

Dr Sir
Newstone 16 th Sept r 1843
Enclosed you will receive The Declaration of Susanna Whitaker the widow of James Whitaker claiming a pension for the additional year under the act. 3 rd March 1843, which you will please examine and inform me of the result at this place, Newstone, Buckinghamshire (Virginia)
I am very respectfully Yr. ob t Serv t
John D. Rowton

January 28, 1932
BA-J/REL
Honorable Hugh Ike Shott Room 216, House Office Building Washington, D.C.
My dear Mr. Shott:
Reference is made to your letter of January 25, 1932, addressed to Honorable E.W.Morgan, relative to James Whittaker, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim for pension, W.3482 , based upon the military service of James Whittaker in that war.
James Whittaker was born in Buckingham County, Virginia, date not stated.
While residing in Buckingham County, Virginia, he entered the service in 1781, served three months as a private in Captain Winston's Company, Colonel Charles Fleming's Regiment, and was discharged April 11, 1781. He again enlisted, date not given, served three months under Captains Miller and Moseley and was at the taking of Cornwallis.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 14, 1832, at which time he was aged sixty-nine years and resided in Campbell County, Virginia.
He died May 4, 1842.
He married March 10, 1791, in Buckingham County, Virginia, Susanna or Susan Beckham.
Soldier's widow, Susanna, was allowed pension on her application executed June 2, 1843, at which time she was aged seventy-four years and resided in Campbell County, Virginia.
There is no reference to children.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

Information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. James Whitaker N.F. 3482
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1781 3 mos ending Apr. 1781 Pvt. Winton Charles Fleming Va   * 1781 3 mos Miller and Moseley ✓        
Battles engaged in Taking of Cornwallis Residence of soldier at enlistment, drafted from Buckingham Co. Va Date of application for pension, Aug. 14, 1832. His ch. al. Residence at date of application, Campbell Co. Va Age at date of application, 69 yrs. born in Buckingham Co. Va
Remarks:
(died May 4, 1842) Soldier married in Buckingham Co. Va Mch. 10, 1791 Susanna or Susan Beckham. She was allowed pension on an application executed June 2, 1843 while a resident of Campbell Co. Va aged 74 years. Very respectfully,
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Rev 1/18/32 HUGH IKE SHOTT
5TH WEST VIRGINIA DISTRICT
COMMITTEES: MINES AND MINING CIVIL SERVICE ACCOUNTS PRINTING
Congress of the United States House of Representatives Washington, D. C.
OFFICE: ROOM 216, HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING
C. J. FARRINGTON SECRETARY MISS ELIZABETH BOND ASSISTANT SECRETARY
January 25, 1932
Mr. E. W. Morgan, Director of Pensions, U. S. Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Morgan:
Will you please send me a copy of the pension record of the late James Whittaker of Campbell County, Virginia, 1835 Penn. 2, 123.
Thanking you for your attention to this request,
I am
Yours very truly,
Hugh Ike Shott Hugh Ike Shott, M. C.

Department of Interior Bureau of Pensions Revolutionary War Section Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir: Do your files show any data concerning this man?:
James Whitaker , Lynchburg, Va., ae 77 yrs. p. 5-2 Vol VII Virginia County Records in a Census of Revolutionary War Pensioners. Any data concerning him will be much appreciated in my work.
Very sincerely
Mrs E. V. Howlett.
Consulting Registrar Michigan D. A. R.,
385- Huron St. West Pontiac Mich.
11-21-1929.
Also data on
✓ John Whitaker . listed for Bounty Warrants, from Virginia
and ✓ Daniel Moore " " " " " , paid off at Pittsburg (Fort Pitt.)
✓ Daniel Whitaker , paid off at Pittsburg (Fort Pitt) from Va

Rob. Rojas Affidavit

State of Virginia Buckingham County To Wit Robert Rogers aged Sixty nine years a respec- table Citizen of said County, personally appe- -red before me a Justice of the peace for said County and made oath, that he does not rec- -ollect of during James Whitaker in the Army of the revolution, but from every circumstance he thinks he was there, that the said Whit -ker says that he saw him the said Rogers in the Army, at Cobbs point where he served a tour of duty at that place after that he saw him serving another tour at Apoc point, and from incidents which took place which the said Whitaker recollects and saw, I have no doubt of his being there.
Robert Rogers
Subscribed and sworn to before me a Justice of the peace for said County 1 st August 1832
Jonathan P. Phelps

10.13.44
June 13 1843
Qua Non 9th June
va. July 7 1838. Mrs. Whelahan
The Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.
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Dr Sir
Newstow 8 th June 1863
Enclosed you receive the pension claim of Susanna Whitokew widow of James Whitokew Deceased, which you will please examine and inform me of the result, (at this place) as soon as convenient.
I am very respectfully Yr. Obt Servt John H. Routon
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4498 Declaration of Whitaker
for a Pension under act of March 3 rd 1863.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 3 rd March 1843 granting pensions for one year to certain widows, who have received pensions under the Act of July 7 th 1838—
State of Virginia Campbell County, to wit.
On this 26 th day of August 1843 personally appeared before me, a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid Susanna Whitaker a resident of Campbell County Virginia aged 73 years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 3 rd March 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War.
That she is the widow of James Whitaker who was a private in the War of the Revolution in Regiment, that she received Twenty dollars per annum; under the Act of July 7 th 1838.— She further declares that she is still a widow—
Susanna her Whitaker mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid this the 26 th day of August 1843
J. H. Plunkett J.P.
State of Virginia Campbell County, to wit
I do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the declarant, Susanna Whitaker the widow of James Whitaker deceased— Given under my hand this 26 th day of August 1843
J. H. Plunkett J.P.

J. Wm. A. Clement. Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, County of ... Do. N. Plunket. is a magistrate as above and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are Genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this 26. day of August 1843.
Wm. A. Clement Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas County.
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state of Virginia Appomattox County, ss.
On this 31 st day of July 1848 personally appeared before the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for the county and state aforesaid Susan Whitaker, a resident of the county of Appomattox and State of Virginia, who is personally known to me, aged Seventy nine years, who being first duly sworn, according to Law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 2 nd February 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of James Whitaker dec d who was a private in the army of the Revolution, and that she received under the act of the 17 th June 1844 Twenty dollars per annum payable semi annually on the 1 st March and 1 st Sept in every year. She further declares that she is still a - widow.
Witness her Susan Whitaker Mark David H. Robertson Samuel S. Whitaker
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me
State of Virginia Appomattox County court ss
J. H. Plunkett J. P.
I Henry F. Brooks clerk of the court of the county aforesaid and State of Virginia do hereby certify that John H. Plunkett, who hath signed the foregoing certificate is a Justice of the Peace in and for the county aforesaid duly elected and qualified as such and that the signature above purporting to be his is genuine. In Testimony whereof I do hereto set

my hand as clerk of the court of said county and affix my official seal this 18 day of September 1848 R. F. Brock CLK
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