Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 4371, Peter Walker, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Walker, Peter Diana
W 4371
{ P.L.W. 5319-100- Fifer Issued July 30, 1790. no papers!
CONTENTS

2938 Cincinnati (Ohio.)
Diana Walker, widow of Peter Walker, who was a Mass musician in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of eighty eight Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 th day of November 1843 and sent to
N. Crookshank Harrison Ohio.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A.
Vol. 1 Page 164
by H. Blades Clerk.

I certify that in Liber 7. of the record of marriages of the Minister Elders and Deacons of the Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of the City of New York, I find under date of the twentieth day of April one thousand seven hundred and eighty eight a record of a marriage as follows.
"Peter Walker and Diana Brower."
I further certify that seal affixed to this certificate is the common seal of the said corporation and was so affixed by their authority.
Cornelius Bogert. Clerk of the above named Corporation -
Cornelius Bogert Clerk of the above entitled corporation, who have subscribed the above certificate depose and say that I hold the office of Clerk as aforesaid, that the above is a true extract from the records of said corporation with the exception of the date which is expressed on the record in fair, legible figures as follows "1788 April 20." and further deponent saith not.
Sworn the 21. st day of October 1829 before me
Cornelius Bogert
Chas. H. Sanford Commissioner of Deeds in New York
City and County of New York p. ss. On this Twenty first day of October 1839. before me personally appeared Cornelius Bogert Esq. of the City of New York, known to me

to be the same person described in and who executed the foregoing Certificate, and was, by me duly Sworn to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by him Subscribed
Chas. W. Sanderson Commissioner of Deeds New York

STATE OF NEW-YORK, CITY AND COUNTY OF NEW-YORK, } ss.
I, Joseph Hoxie , Clerk of the City and County of New-York, and also Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the said City and County, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That Charles W Sanford whose name is subscribed to the certificate of the proof or acknowledgment of the annexed instrument, and thereon written, was, at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment, a Commissioner in and for the City and County aforesaid, dwelling in the said City, commissioned and sworn, and duly authorized to take the same. And further, that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of such Commissioner, and verily believe that the signature to the said certificate of proof or acknowledgment is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of of the said Court and County, the 21 day of Oct 1839.
Joseph Hoxie Clerk.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7 th July, 1838 entitled "An act granting half pay & pensions to certain widows"
The State of Ohio Hamilton County
On this 30 th day of November One thousand eight hundred & thirty nine, personally appeared in open court in and for the (the court of common pleas) county of Hamilton aforesaid, Dianna Walker, a resident of the State of Ohio in the county of Hamilton, aged seventy two years who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed July 7 th 1838, entitled "An act granting half pay & pensions to certain widows." That she is the widow of Peter Walker, who was a Musician in the Army of the United States; that he enlisted in the 8 th Massachusetts Regiment, in said Army near about the 27 th day of October One thousand seven hundred & eighty; that he served in the Army aforesaid for and during the term of three years & two months, and that he was a pensioner per act 28 th May 1828. She further declares that she was married to the said Peter Walker on the 20 th day of April One thousand seven hundred & eighty eight, that her husband the aforesaid Peter Walker died on the Seventeenth day of April 1838 That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January Seventeen hundred & ninety four (sic) at the time above stated; that since the death of her husband, the said Peter Walker, she has not intermarried, but continues his widow
Sworn & subscribed in open court On the day & year above written before me - The above foregoing interlineations were made before execution
Dianna Walker
Wm H Harrison Clerk B. M. Taylor Deputy Clerk

The State of Ohio, } Hamilton County }
On this 30 th day of November 1838 personally appeared R. M. Lawrence who being duly sworn according to law, deposeth & saith that he believes from long personal acquaintance that Diana Walker is the Widow of the within mentioned Peter Walker, deceased who was a pensioner under Act of 15 th May 1828, and further this deponent saith not  Sworn to & subscribed in open court the day & yr as above written before me Wm H Harrison Clerk By Wm H H Taylor Deputy Clerk  R. M. Lawrence
The State of Ohio, } Hamilton County }
I William H. Harrison Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that the above & foregoing affidavits of Diana Walker & R. M. Lawrence were duly made in open court and that the statements therein contained are true & fully satisfactory to the court
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of our said court at Cincinnati this 30 th day of Nov. 1839
Wm. H. Harrison Clerk By Wm H H Taylor Deputy Clerk
6426

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Walker, Peter, Junior GRADE Fifer LINE Massachusetts
WARRANT NUMBER 5319 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED July 30, 1790 to not shown
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.

April 27, 1939
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
BA-J/MCS Peter Walker, W. 4371
Mrs. Fay P. Lowe 3059 Taylor Avenue Clifton Cincinnati, Ohio
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for information relative to Revolutionary War soldiers, Peter Walker, Senior, and Peter Walker, Junior, who served in the 8th Massachusetts Regiment.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, W. 4371, based on the military service of the only Peter Walker who served from Massachusetts that is found in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
The date and place of his birth and the names of his parents are not shown.
He enlisted, place not stated, and served three years and two months as fifer in Colonel Michael Jackson's 8th Massachusetts Regiment and was discharged June 13, 1783. The name of his captain is not given.
He married April 20, 1788, in New York City, Diana Brower. In 1839 it was stated that the marriage is recorded in Liber F of the record of marriages of the Minister, Elders and Deacons of the Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of the City of New York. No address in New York City is shown.
Peter Walker died April 17, 1838. His age is not given.
His widow, Diana Walker, was allowed pension on her application executed November 30, 1839, at which time she was living in Hamilton County, Ohio, and gave her age as seventy-two years. In 1843 she was living in Crosby Township, Hamilton County, Ohio, and then stated that she was seventy-seven years of age.

In 1839 one D. H. Walker was living in Dry Fork, Hamilton County, Ohio, but his relationship to Peter Walker was not shown and there are no further family data.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Harrison. Hamilton Co. Ohio 17 July 1843.
H. Cookshank In behalf of Mrs. Diana Walker for a pension
C. 237 24 July 1843 Pension Office
Diana Walker Ohio 2d 1838.

Harrison O } July 18 }
Hon. The Secretary of War Washington D.C.

Harrison, Hamilton Co., Ohio 17 th July 1843
Hon. The Secretary of War
Sir At the request of my old friend and neighbor (but a few years older than myself) Mrs. Diana Walker, the Widow of the late Peter Walker deceased, who was a soldier of the revolution and drew a pension under the act of (perhaps 1832) until his death, which happened in April of 1838. Mrs. Walker also drew a pension, after this, until it was withheld. She now understands that she is again entitled to a pension under the law of the last session of Congress and, from her age, and other circumstances, feeling herself in need, being near 75 years of age, to support her declining years, I request  I pray on her behalf to this application.
The certificate of her marriage with Peter Walker and her identity, it is believed, was forwarded to your office in 1838, or 1839, under the disposition of the late Grant Thorburne and — Bogart Esq. of the City of New York, where Mr. & Mrs. Walker formerly resided and were married. If this can be found with you and is sufficient, please inform me where she must apply and I will notify her. If not, please let me know what further steps should be taken —
With great respect &c
N. Lockwood

PS Mr Walker's certificate of service and discharge with the the autograph of the loved and revered George Washington ; a paper highly valued by himself while living and not less so by his family, since, was also sent, after his death, in order to draw the balance of his pension - She earnestly begs that that valued relic may be returned to her. Respectfully &c N. Cookshawk

1910. Nov. 12 Hist. to Miss J. F. Nelson 1919 Oct. 17. Hist. to Mrs. Stuart S. Lowr. p 1923-Aug. 24-Hist to Mrs. E. G. Lommel and 1924 Jan. 2 - Mrs. E. G. Lommel advised only one report furnished. MS.A.1.6 1924 Feb. 2 - Mrs. E. G. Lommel inf. that Peter Walker only one from Wash. Co. W. 1928 Oct. 10. Hist. to Mrs. Leora W. Lommel, W.C.T.U. 1929 Apr. 27. Hist. to Mrs. Fay P. Lowr. W.C.T.U.
Right
Story
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 4371
Dinanna Walker
Wid.
Peter Walker
Sup d Rev. Wa
Act: March 30/13
Index:—Vol. W , Page 305
[Arrangement of 1870.]

By His Excellency GEORGE WASHINGTON, Esq; General and Commander in Chief of the Forces of the United States of America.
THESE are to CERTIFY that the Bearer hereof in the Eight  of the  Continental Regiment, having faith- fully served the United States Three Years & two Months and being enlisted for the War only, is thereby DISCHARGED from the American Army.
GIVEN at HEAD-QUARTERS the
Twentyth day of June 1783
George Washington
By His Excellency's Command,
Samuel L. Smith
REGISTERED in the Books of the Regiment,
Francis Lightfoot Adjutant.
THE above Peter Walker has been honored with the BADGE of MERIT for Three Years faithful Service.
W. Washington Col.

5186 (Musc.) Ohio. Diana Walker.
Diana Walker widow of Peter Walker
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1828 and who died on the 17 th of April 1838 of Hamilton in the State of Ohio who was a Muscogee in the company commanded by Captain Loggessville of the Reg t commanded by Col. Jackson in the Miss. line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Cincinnati at the rate of 88 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836. & to end on the 17 th day of April 1838.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 th day of 1843 and sent to N. Brookshank, Harrison O.
Total amount,
$
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Book A.
N. G. Guley Clerk, Vol. 2.
Page 119

Ohio 5180
Atty N. Brockshank July 25. 1843
Diana Walker widow of Peter Walker dec d who was a pensioner under the Act of 1828 and who died on the 17 April 1838 of Hamilton in the State of Ohio who was a Musician in the company commanded by Captain Coggswell of the Regt commanded by Col Jackson in the Wars . time for 2 years.
Inscribed on the Roll of Cincinnati at the rate of 88 Dollars Cents per annum to commence on the 17 day of Apr r 1838 .
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 day of March 1840, to Ser t ante  Henry Thomas Cowin , H. Inf y
Arrears to the 4th of Mar 1840 $165.48 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sep '40 44.00
$209.48 { Act July 7, 1838 }
Recorded by D.M. Gundy Clerk Book A Vol. 2 Page 219.

Peter Walker Ohio. Art 15 May 1828 to what time paid?
died 1838
Pen Offic.
March 19. '40
Died 17 th April 1838/pd to that period 1840

Mar 18. 1840
Ohio
Mal
Friend Roberson
J L Edwards Esq
J. Conner P.A.
Pension office
W.C.
D.C.

Washington 16 March 1840
Dear Sir
The papers applying for a pension for Mrs Walker were sent about the first of Decr 1839 from Clerks Store or Dry Fork postoffice Hamilton Co Ohio & as my letter says by J A Walker Please inform after another search with such additional help whether the papers have come to hand, Very respectfully
J P Edwards Esq
W. L. Corwin

Harrison, Hamilton Co., Ohio 10 th September 1843 Respected Sir
Enclosed herewith I send you two depositions of Mrs Diana Walker, which are as near like the printed forms you did me the honor to enclose me with yours of 25 th of July, I think, but do not recollect having given it to Mrs Walker, as circumstances would per- mit. The old lady is infirm, tho' of sound intel- lect, except her memory; and even that is not worse than in people of 77 years is common- ly found. I have no other concern in the mat- ter than to oblige an old friend and neighbor. If you should issue certificates on these declara- tions and, it may be consistent with your duty, please make them payable at Cincinnati which is 21 miles distant. Please also forward them to me and I will hand them to her when she may take passage, in the stage and do the rest of the business herself
Respectfully &c.
J. L. Edwards Esqr
N. Crookshank
Mrs Walker requests me again to beg of you the favor to cause search to be made for Mrs Walker's discharge, which she highly values

It appears, on inquiry, that M c Walker was a fifer in the service and served during the War thro' two, or more enlistments as the books of the war office will show, as also his discharge if found ————— N. G.
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm r Pensions

40 3 4 38. 4. 17 1. 10. 17
13 88 6 m ts 44 3 m ts 22 1 \frac{1}{3} $7.33 15 \frac{1}{2} 3.66 2 \frac{1}{15} .149 165.48
6426 Liana Walker of Peter, Ohio
admitted.
Munim 2 yrs $88. - Cap Loggsmill col, Jackson, Mass,
died 17 April 1838
Act 7 July 1838
568 Non Thona. Corwin N. R.

dec. 9. 1839 6426 Ohio 7 July 1838
Abn. H. G. Dec 2/839
J. L. Edwards Resumption of Pensions Washington City
A. H.
free

Dry Work. December 2 nd 1839 —
J. L. Ednards Esq r —
Dear Sir —
You will please find enclosed a certificate of the marriage of Peter Walker and Diana Browne. Also, the discharge of the said Peter Walker, & the declarations of Diana Walker & R. W. Larsen —
You will much oblige the family of Peter Walker (Sec d by returning the discharge enclosed to) you, it is, a moments they wish to preserve, And you will farther oblige the Widow by communicating to her soon as possible
I am very Respectfully Your Obedient Servant D. H. Walker

4669 Diana Walker Ohio
at 3 March 43
88H
A. Crookshank Harrison Hamilton Co. Ohio.

J L Edwards Esq r Comm r of Pensions

State of Ohio Hamilton County ss
On this fifth day of August, in the year 1843
Personally appeared before the undersigned, a justice of the peace within and for the Township of Crosby and County of Hamilton aforesaid, Diana Walker, a resident of said Township and County aged Seventy two 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 act of Congress, passed on the 3 d of March 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Peter Walker, who was a soldier in that portion of the troops, who served in the Revolutionary war, called the Massachusetts Line ; and that she is unable from age, to recollect the particular regiment or company and is prevented from ascertaining the same by reason that the discharge, signed by General George Washington, which she has often seen, was sent by the administrators of her said husband's estate, to the War, or pension office, along with other documents, in order to obtain the balance of his pension, due at the time of his death; and, further, that the amount of pension she has received she cannot now recollect but she understood it to be such as a common soldier's widow was entitled to - And she further declares that she is still a widow And she further deposes and swears that she was married to her said late husband, Peter Walker aforesaid, before the year 1794, as will more fully appear from her marriage certificate, duly authenticated, which was sent to the War, or pension, Office in order to obtain what she then received.
And she further deposes and swears that she was married to her said late husband, Peter Walker aforesaid, before the year 1794, as will more fully appear from her marriage certificate, duly authenticated, which was sent to the War, or pension, Office in order to obtain what she then received. Diana Walker
Subscribed and sworn to by and before me this 8 th day of August 1843
John Ashley Esq. Justice of the Peace.
I do hereby certify that I am acquainted with the above named Diana Walker and know her to be the person as above represented and she is of respectable character.
John Ashley Esq.

The State of Ohio ss Hamilton County ss
I, Jacob W. Pratt Clerk of the court of Common Pleas in and for said County do hereby certify that when the foregoing Enquiry before whom the within or fore- going affidavit appears to have been made was at the time of taking and subscribing the same and acting Justice of the peace in and for said County duly Commissioned and quali- fied and that full faith and credit are due to all his official acts as such
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of our said court of Common Pleas at Cincinnati this 24 th day of A.D. 1843. Jacob W. Pratt Clerk of the Court by J. M. McMaster Sfy

Diana Walker Ohio
act 7 July 38
88 ff from
March 36 to 17
apl 38.
N. Crookshank. Harrison Hamilton. Ohio

J. L. Edwards Esq r Comm r of Pensions

On this fifth day of August 1843, Personally appeared before me John Ashby, a justice of the peace, within and for the Township of Crosby, County of Hamilton and State of Ohio Mrs. Diana Walker, a lady of respectable character well known to me, who being duly sworn according to law; doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the amount of pension which she claims from the 4 th March 1836 to the 17 th April 1838 And she acknowledges to have received some pension money, but of what amount, or under what act, she is unable, by reason of age, to recollect and the business having been transacted for her, by persons not now present. And she further alleges that she is still the widow of Peter Walker who was a soldier during the revolutionary war, that the rate per annum of pension allowed and paid her, she cannot recollect, for the reasons above stated; and she recollects that the amount she did receive was paid at the Agency in Cincinnati, in the State of Ohio and further she saith not. Sworn and subscribed before me on the day and year above written Diana Walker
Subscribed and sworn to by and before me this fifth day of August 1843 John Ashby Justice of the Peace
The State of Ohio Hamilton County
I, Jacob W. Hottel, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County do hereby certify that John Ashby, Esquire before whom the foregoing Affidavit appears to have been made was at the time of making and subscribing the same an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified and that full faith and credit are due to all his official acts as such.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of our said Court at Cincinnati this 24 th day of August 1843 Jacob W. Hottel Clerk J. M. Masters Esq.

March 18 1844
Diana
Mr J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions
Garrison O Mar 12
Washington City D.C.

City Fork, March 11 th 1844 Mr. J. L. Edwards
Dear Sir
I am inclined to think there has been some mistake in the last pension I received of the pension Agents, at the Commercial Bank at Cinna the Amt Rec d sometime in Sept 1843 on two certificates $232 52 / 100 . In Sept 1840 I received $209 77 / 100 . This last Amt was due me from the 17 th day of April 1838, up to the 4 th of Sept 1840. The whole amt received since the death of my husband, is $442 29 / 100 . Should there be any mistake in the first mentioned sum or any more due me since the 4 th of Sept last, you will please inform me soon.
Yours H. Diana Walker By C. H. Walker
442 58 500 525 44 54
16 176 666 815 48157 44 225

Sol. pensioner
1828 - ?
No papers on file in this Bureau.
asm.
Nov. 12, 1910

ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE NOV - 1 1710042 1910 WAR DEPARTMENT.
Address: "The Adjutant General, War Department, Washington, D. C."
1710042 WAR DEPARTMENT, THE ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE, WASHINGTON, November 1, 1910.
Respectfully returned to
Miss I. F. Nelson, 3682 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri.
Application for the certified copy of pension, referred to within, should be addressed to the Commissioner of Pensions, this city, who is an of- ficial of the Interior Department, and who is the custodian of the pen- sion records of the wars in which this country has been engaged.
The two postage stamps received with this letter are herewith re- turned.
Received A.G.O. NOV 1 1910
The Adjutant General.
(A.G.O.72-1)
Per

2 - 7 cent stamps attached
Oct. 29 - 1910.
Stamps not with this letter
NOV 7 1910 and
Record and Pension Office
War Department
Washington, D. C.
Some months ago I wrote to ask that such a certified copy of a pension that my great grandmother received be sent me.
I only want to certify that such a pension

furnish me this information it will be very much appreciated. Sincerely
(Miss) D. F. Nelson
3682 Finney Av.
St. Louis Mo.
Peter Walker born ————— 1763 a. Whitewater Township, Ohio - April 17 - 1838 Widow was Diana Brouer Walker who died Feb. 22 - 1847.

was drawn that I may join a local chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution. From the reply I received at that time our local officers inform me my question must have been misunderstood.
If you will kindly
[Signature] Adjutant General.

furnish me this information it will be very much appreciated. Sincerely
(Miss) D. F. Nelson 3682 Finney Av. St. Louis Mo.
Peter Walker born ————— 1763 a. Whitewater Township, Ohio - April 17 - 1838 Widow was Diana Brouer Walker who died Feb. 22 - 1847.

Lawrenceburg, Indiana Jan. - 5 - 1924.
Mr. Hays Haymaker, Acting Commissioner, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
I have your letter of Jan. 3rd 1924 and I beg to advise you that you did furnish me the history of Peter Walker Junior No. 4371 of the 8th Mass. Regiment, War of Revolution who entered as a fifer at the age of 14 yrs. and I take this opportunity to express

28 My thanks and appreciation, But I am now asking for the War record of Peter Walker Senior who was 38 yrs old a Private in Col. Hesson's (9th) regiment from March 19-1777 to December 31-1780 and later with Col. Jackson's (8th) regiment. The said Peter Walker Senior was a resident of Roxbury, Boston, Mass. and the records in Boston show that Peter Walker also was Capt. Childs Company

on the alarm of April 19- 1775: discharged May-3-1775.
Private with the 8 months army around Boston, enlisted May-1-1775.
Private Capt. Hall's company, Col. Robinson's regiment 21 days in January and February 1776
They are not sure that the same Peter Walber rendered all this service and that is why I am asking you to give me the record that you may have.
Thanking you for your

4. kindness and awaiting your reply I beg to remain
Yours truly,
Mrs. Edward G. Lommel, 127 E. High St., Lawrenceburg, Indiana.

Lawrenceburg, Indiana.
Dec. - 26 - 1923.
The Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Several weeks ago I wrote you asking for information concerning the War record of Peter Walker, Sr. a soldier of the Revolutionary War, who was in Colonel Michael Jackson's regiment, Mass. troops.
I have had no reply and am writing asking you if you will please send me any information that you have as I am anxious to have this information before our W. A. R. meeting which occurs Jan. 8 - 1924.

Subject - Peter Walker Senior Revolutionary War Record
The said Peter Walker, Senior was a resident of Roxbury Mass.
I will appreciate any and all of the information you are able to give me.
Thanking you for past information concerning Peter Walker, Junior
I beg to remain
Yours very truly
Mrs. Edward G. Lommel
127 E. High St., Lawrenceburg. Indiana.

Lawrenceburg, Indiana.
Nov. 14-1923
The Commissioner of Pensions Washington W. C.
Dear Sir:
Will you please give to me the War record of Peter Halkar, S.V. a soldier of the Revolutionary War. He was in the 8th Mass. Regt and lived in Roxbury, Boston Mass. I am trying to get data for W. A. R. papers and would like to have the date of his death and birth, whom he married, and when, and any other information that

7 Subject: Revolutionary War Record of Peter Walker. Sr.
Might be useful to me in making up my papers. I will appreciate any informa- tion that you can give me. Thanking you I am, Yours truly,
Mrs. Leora Walker Lommel, address,
Mrs. Edw. G. Lommel, 127 E. High St., Lawrenceburg, Indiana.

Rec. Sec m
October 5, 1919.
Mr. G. M. Saltygarber, Commissioner of Pensions, Department of Interior, Washington, D. C.
My dear Mr. Saltygarber,
There is a bit of information that you have, which would clear up some of our family record that seems to be rather mixed. Will you help us in the matter, please?
The knowledge that we seek is: What was the

war record of John Brower Walker?
It seems probable that he fought in the war of 1812. His widow Nancy Layne Walker, who died September 5, 1888, drew a pension, which was sent to Ninth st., Cincinnati, Ohio.
The second question is:
What was the war record of This is Peter Walker, father of WH371 Rev John Brower Walker? War Peter Walker died April 17, 1838. His widow, Diana Brower Walker also drew a

pension.
Did Peter Walker fight in the American Revolution , and in the war of 1812? Where did he enlist? What was the name of his Father and Mother?
We would graciously receive any of this information that we ask for here. We hope it is within your power to help us. All that you do would be very much appreciated.

Perhaps we haven't given you enough data here to work on. If that is the case, we will give you all that we are able to, very gladly.
Respectfully yours,
Hay. M. Lowe
Mrs. Stuart Stafford Lowe, 3207 Powellton Ave., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Mrs. Fay P. Howe 3059 Taylor Avenue Clifton, Cincinnati, Ohio. March 1, 1939.
United States Veterans Bureau Washington, D. C.
Dear Sirs,
Will you let me have the data you have on Peter Walker, Senior - of the Revolutionary War - of the 8th Mass. Regiment, of Roxbury, Mass.?
I am trying to prove that Peter Walker, Senior, and Peter Walker, Junior, of the same Regiment, etc. were father and son.
1. Have you any record that would

show Peter Walker, Senior, lived in New York City after the War of the Revolution?
He was born Nov. 15, 1739 - Woburn, Mass.
He married Eunice Sever Sept 13, 1762 at Brookline, Mass.
 2. Have you any record where he died?  3. Did Eunice Sever Walker receive a pension in New York City? 
Peter Walker, Junior , lived at 25 Nassau Street, New York City 1790.
 4. Did Peter Walker, Senior, live with him - or near him? 
Respectfully submitted
Yours very truly
Fay P. Lowe.

COL. ARCHIBALD LOCHRY CHAPTER DAUGHTERS AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Lawrenceburg Indiana
Aug - 29th - 1938
Bureau of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Dear Sirs:
Will you please advise me if you have on your pension rolls a record of Peter Walker , Sr of Roxbury, Private, Col. Hesson's regiment from Mar. - 19 - 1777 to Dec. - 31 - 1780: on list dated Jan. - 6 - 1781, of men in Col. Jackson's (8th) Reg. his age is given as 39 yrs.
His residence during the war and prior to was at Roxbury and Brookline, later I think he went to New York City as his son Peter Jr was married there in 1788.
Will appreciate any assistance you can give to me.
Sincerely
Mrs. Leora H. Lommel
127 E. High St.
Lawrenceburg
Indiana

Lawrenceburg. Indiana, July - 12 - 1923 Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D. C.
Dear Sir:
We have had organized here recently a chapter of the W.A.R. which receives its charter in August. I am anxious to join before that meeting if possible and am trying to identify the war record of my great, great, grandfather John Brower of New York City. We have the following family record
Jacobus Brower and Annitje Bogardus married - 1682 above descendent of Anneke Jano Bogardus
John Brower son of that union and Annitje Lesier but probably grandson my great, great grandfather married - 11-25-1759
Diana Brower and Peter Walker daughter of above union my great grand mother married - 4-20-1788 These all as far as we know all lived in

No-2. Subject - War record of John Brown.
New York city.
An early reply will be appreciated.
Yours truly
(Mrs.) Edward G. Lommel.
Address.
Mrs. Edu. G. Lommel, 216 E. High St., Lawrenceburg Indiana.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section mmh
January 3, 1924
Mrs. Edw. G. Lommel 127 East High St., Lawrenceburg, Ind.
Madam:
I have to advise you that on August 24, 1923 you were furnished the history of Peter Walker, W. 4371, of the 8th Massachusetts Regiment, War of Revolution, and it is not the custom of the Bureau to furnish the same report twice to any person or organization.
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.

Rev. War Section.
awf
Aug. 24, 1933.
Mrs. E. G. Lommel, 216 E. High St., Lawrenceburg, Ind.
Madam;
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 4371, it appears that Peter Walker served as a Fifer in Colonel Michael Jackson's 8 Mass regiment, Mass troops, 3 years and 2 months, and was discharged June 13, 1783. The captain's name is not stated.
Soldier died Apr. 17, 1838.
He married in New York City, Apr. 30, 1788, Diana Brower, she was allowed pension on her application executed Nov. 30, 1839, while a resident of Hamilton Co., O. aged 72 She was living in Crosby Township, Hamilton Co., O. in 1843. aged 77 There is no further family data on file.
The Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fail to afford any information in regard to a John Brower as described by you.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

October 10, 1938
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
BA-J/MCS Peter Walker, W.4371
Mrs. Leora W. Lommel 127 E. High Street Lawrenceburg Indiana
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for information relative to Peter Walker, a Revolutionary War soldier who served in Colonel Jackson's 8th Massachusetts Regiment.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, W.4371, based on the military service of the only Peter Walker who served from Massachusetts that is found in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
The date and place of his birth and the names of his parents were not given.
He enlisted, place not stated, and served three years and two months as fifer in Colonel Michael Jackson's 8th Massachusetts Regiment and was discharged June 13, 1783. The name of his captain was not given.
He married April 20, 1788, in New York City, Diana Brower.
He died April 17, 1838. Age not shown
His widow, Diana Walker, was allowed pension on her application executed November 30, 1839, at which time she was living in Hamilton County, Ohio, and gave her age as seventy-two years. In 1843 she was living in Crosby Township, Hamilton County, Ohio, and then stated that she was seventy-seven years of age.
In 1839 one D. H. Walker was living in Dry Fork, Hamilton County, Ohio, but the relationship to Peter Walker was not shown and there are no further family data.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator
There is a Peter Walker who received pension under the Act of 1828 (no papers on file). See Index of Act of 1828 pensioners. This is probably the pension referred to in this claim. MCS

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section.
February 2, 1924.
Mrs. E. G. Lommel, 137 E. High St., Lawrenceburg, Ind.
Madam;
I have to advise you that the history furnished you on August 24, 1923 of Peter Walker, W. 4371, is the only soldier from Massachusetts by that name found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

sion on file in this Bureau.
Peter Walker - N. File 4371
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     ✓ Oct. 27, 1780 3 yr. 2 mo. Fifer ✓ Michael Jackson Mass. Regt.   discharged June 13, 1783                                                          
Battles engaged in, ✓
Residence of soldier at enlistment, ✓
Date of application for pension, Nov. 30, 1839. Her ch. were ab.
Residence at date of application, Hamilton Co., Ohio. - Crosby Twp. in 1843
Age at date of application, 72 yrs.
Remarks: Soldier died Apr. 17, 1838. m. in New York City Apr. 20, 1788 Diana Brower. No further family data.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.