Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 8843, for William Leake, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Beake, William
S 8843
hard
CONTENTS

Virginia
16.616
William Leake
is shown in the State of Va who was a priv - in the Regt commanded by Captain  of the Regt commanded by Col. Davis in the  time for 1 year
Paid at the Treasury under the Acts of the 1 st April 1838 from 1 st Sept 1833. to 4 Sept 1834 the day of his death. Age not given 2 nd Jan'y 1840
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 10 Dollars  Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9 th day of Sept. '33 and Subra Garrett. Charlottesville. Va
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1833 - 105.- Semest. allowance ending Mar. '34 20.-
120.-
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nath. Rice Clerk Book E Vol. 6 Page 16

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
Dec. 19 th 1839.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," The widow of William Leake, dec d a Pensioner on the Roll of the Richmond, V a Agency, at the rate of forty Dollars and _____ Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept. 1833, to the 4 th Sept. 1834, the day of his death
Respectfully, yours,
Edward H. Harrison Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

State of Virginia Albemarle County
On this 19 th day of March 1833 personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace for the County of Albemarle William Cooke a resident of the County of Albemarle, aged Seventy Three years, who being 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 7 th 1832, That he was drafted in the Army of the United States in the Month of March in the year (he thinks) 1778. That Capt. John Marks commanded the Company in which he served and that Samuel J. Cabell was the Major and William Davis the Colonel that he joined the 11 th Regiment. His Regiment joined the Army at Valley Forge not far from Philadelphia That he was in the battle of Monmouth. He resided in the County of Albemarle when he was drafted for the term of 12 Months. That he served for the space of twelve months and was discharged at the Hospital in Brunswick (New Jersey) He received a written discharge but he has lost the same.
He hereby relinquishes every claim 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.
He also served in the Militia about two months in the year 1777 he joined the Troops at Richmond, then marched to Williamsburg and from that place he went to Hampton and then returned to Williamsburg where he was discharged he thinks General Nelson was attached to the Army, the names of his Captain & Lieutenant & Subalterns he does not now recollect, his memory being impaired by age. That he served a tour of duty

Year 1781 that Capt Thompson commanded the Company Nathaniel Garland was the Lieutenant and the said applicant William Leake was an Ensign he was discharged in the County of New Kent his Commission as an Ensign he returned many years ago to the Court of Albemarle County. William Leake Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid Wm B Harris
Interrogatories propounded by me as Justice of the peace. 1st When and in what year was you born? Answer. I was born the first of October 1759 2nd Have you any record of your age and where is it? Answer. The record of my age was kept in a Family Bible and was left with my youngest Brother 3rd Where were you living at the time when you were called into service? Answer. In the County of Albemarle 4th Where have you lived since the War and where do you now live? Answer. In the same County of Albemarle 5th How were you called into service, were you drafted, did you volunteer or were you a substitute & if a substitute for whom? Answer. In the two months tour I went in the place of my father and in the twelve months tour I was drafted 6th State who were your Officers according to your present recollection Answer. Capt. Marks, Majr Samuel Habell and Col. Wm Davis 7th Did you ever receive a Commission and if so by whom was it signed and what has become of it? Answer. I received a Commission as Ensign as already stated but I do not recollect by whom it was signed, and I think I gave it up to the Court of Albemarle many years ago. I received a discharge from the service

3 what has become of it
Answer. In the two months tour I received a discharge but I do not know what has become of it
9 th State the Names of Persons to whom you are known in your neighbourhood and who can testify to your veracity.
Answer. William Boyd, Wm B Harris, Isaac Paul, James Hart, Francis B Hart, Nathaniel Garland, Doct Chas Cooke, Isaac Coles, Tucker Coles and all my neighbours
10 th Are you able to go to Court to make your declaration
Answer I am not able from bodily infirmity.
William Leake
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Wm B Harris J.P.
Albemarle County ss.
We, Isaac Paul a clergyman residing in the County of Nelson, and being the nearest clergyman to William Leake sen and James Hart residing in the County of Albemarle hereby certify that we are well acquainted with William Leake sen who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be 73 Years of age and that he is respected & believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a Soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion
Isaac Paul
James Hart
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Wm B Harris J.P.
And the said Wm B Harris Justice of the peace as aforesaid doth hereby declare his 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 said Wm B Harris Justice as aforesaid further certifies that it appears to him that Isaac Paul who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman resident in

Nelson and is the nearest clergyman to the said William Locke (deceased) and that James Hart who has signed the same is a resident in the County of Albemarle and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit
And the said W m B Harris Justice as aforesaid further certifies that the said applicant is unable from bodily infirmity to attend Court, And he further certifies that the whole of the foregoing declaration, answers to the interrogatories and the certificate of the said Isaac Paul and James Hart were all subscribed and sworn to before me according to law, on the day and year aforesaid
In Witness whereof I W m B Harris Justice as aforesaid have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year aforesaid
State of Virginia
W m B Harris
Albemarle County Court Clerks Office, to wit:
I Ira Garret Clerk of the County Court aforesaid, do hereby certify that W m B Harris Esq. before whom the foregoing declaration was made, and who hath subscribed the same is an active Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified; that full faith and credit is due and ought to be given to all his official acts as such, and that his signature annexed is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of Office at my Office aforesaid, the 1 st day of June 1833, in the 57 th year of the Commonwealth.
Ira Garret Clerk
24. 357. — Locke Declaration
Approved for 11/10/33 J. M. [?]

February 2, 1939.
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BA-J/AWF/OC William Leake S.8843
Mrs. Sarah Paine Hoffman 530 S. Clinton Street, Iowa City, Iowa.
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of William Leak or Leake, who served in the Virginia Troops, and of Colonel Elishia Callison (Collison) who was from Granger County, Tennessee.
There is no claim for pension on file based upon service in the Revolutionary War of an Elishia Callison, all spellings of the surname searched. The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in pension claim S.8843, based upon service in the Revolutionary War of William Leake.
William Leake was born October 1, 1759, place not stated, nor are the names of his parents shown.
While residing in Albemarle County, Virginia, he served in 1777, two months in the militia, as substitute for his father, names of officers not given. He enlisted sometime in March, 1778, served in Captain John Marks' company, Colonel William Davies, 14th Virginia regiment, was in the battle of Monmouth, length of service one year. He served in 1781, about forty days as ensign in Captain Thompson's company.
He was allowed pension on his application executed March 19, 1833, at which time he was living in Albemarle County, Virginia. He died September 4, 1834, leaving a widow, her name is not given, and there is no reference to children.
Reference was made to a younger brother of the soldier, William Leake, but the brother's name was not shown.

If you desire information in regard to the name and address of the person to whom the last payment of pension was made, you should write the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D.C., and cite the following:
William Leake Certificate #16616 Issued September 9, 1833 Rate $40.00 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act of June 7, 1832 Virginia Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

March 26, 1936
William Leake-S.8843 BA-J/AWF
Mrs. Jennie T. Grayson Charlottesville, Box 105 Virginia
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of William Leake of Albemarle County, Virginia.
The data furnished herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 8843, based upon the service of William Leake during the War of the Revolution.
William Leake was born October 1, 1759, place not stated, nor are the names of his parents shown.
While residing in Albemarle County, Virginia, he served in 1777, two month in the militia, as substitute for his father, names of officers not given. He enlisted sometime in March, 1778, served in Captain John Marks' company, Colonel William Davies' 14th Virginia regiment, was in the battle of Monmouth, length of service one year. He served in 1781 about forty days as ensign in Captain Thompson's company.
He was allowed pension on his application executed March 19, 1833, at which time he was living in Albemarle County, Virginia. He died September 4, 1834, leaving a widow, her name is not given, and there is no reference to children.
Reference was made to a younger brother of the

soldier, William Leake, but the brother's name was not shown.
If you desire information in regard to the name and address of the person to whom the last payment of pension was made, you should write The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D. C., and cite the followings:
William Leake Certificate # 16616 Issued September 9, 1833 Rate $40.00 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act June 7, 1832 Pension Agency.
Very truly yours
G. H. SWEET Acting Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section.
Ques Ans
September 7, 1928.
F. Leake Baldwin 236 E. 27th St. Los Angeles, Calif.
Sir:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 8843, it appears that William Leake was born October 1, 1759, place not stated.
While residing in Albemarle County, Virginia, he enlisted and served with the Virginia Troops, as follows-
In 1777, two months around Richmond, Williamsburg, and Hampton, no officers stated; this service was as substitute for his father, whose name is not given; from in March 1778, twelve months in Captain John Marks' Company, Colonel William Davis' Regiment, and was in the battle of Monmouth; in 1781 about forty days as ensign in Captain Thompson's Company.
He was allowed pension on his application executed March 19, 1833, at which time he was living in Albemarle County, Virginia. He died September 4, 1834, leaving a wid widow, her name is not given, and there are no other family data.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

Rev. and 1812 War Section.
awf May 7, 1925.
Mrs. W. J. Haltby 4130 Walnut St Kansas City, Mo.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 8843, it appears that William Leake was born October 1, 1759, place not stated.
While residing in Albemarle County, Virginia, He served in the Virginia Troops as follows-
In 1777, two months around Richmond, Williamsburg and Hampton, no officers stated. This service was as substitute for his father, whose name is not given.
From in March 1778, twelve months in Captain John Marks' Company, Colonel William Davis' Regiment, and was in the battle of Monmouth.
In 1781, about forty days as Ensign in Captain

Thompson's Company.
He was allowed pension on his application executed March 19, 1833, while a resident of Albemarle County, Virginia. He died
He died September 4, 1834, leaving a widow, her name is not stated, and there are is no further data on file as to his family.
Respectfully,
WILDER S. METCALF Commissioner.

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of W m Leake , a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. S. 8 843.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     *1777 2 mos Served in the militia at Richmond, Williamsburg & Hampton Va.   Mch 1778 12 mos John Marks. William Davis "   1781 1 mo 10 days Ensign Thompson "    *1777 substituted for his father whose name is not stated.
Battles engaged in, Monmouth.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Albemarle Co. Va.
Date of application for pension, Mch 19. 1833. His claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Albemarle Co. Va.
Age at date of application, Born Oct. 1. 1759. died Sept. 4. 1834. leaving widow
Remarks: For the name of the person to whom the means of his pene. over paid, apply to the Aud. for the Interior Dept. U.S. Treasury Dept. giving him all of the following data: "William Leake, etc. No. 616 issued Sept. 9, 1833, under Act of June 7, 1832 at the Virginia Agency."
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

2-11-1939
Veterans Administration Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
Will you kindly give me all information available from your Revolutionary Records of a the service and family of a
William Leake ( Leak, Leah ) listed as a pensioner of Albemarle County, Virginia----- (Gwathmey's Historical Register of Virginians in the Revolution---p.463).
Was he the SAME William Leake listed as serving in the 10th. and 14th. Virginia Continental Line?
Thanking you for this valuable data,
I am
Very truly yours,
Sarah Paine Hoffman
Mrs. Sarah Paine Hoffman 530 S. Clinton Street Iowa City, Iowa
Ans. Feb 2-1939

Iowa City, Iowa December 31-1938
Veterans Administration Washington, D.C.
Dear Sirs:
Will you kindly give me all available information about the Revolutionary service, and family of a----
WILLIAM LEAKE (LEAK) of Virginia, listed as, 'Albemarle pens.' in 1835.
Rev. 1812 a.m.k.
Is he the same man as WILLIAM LEAK ( LEAKE ) who served in 10 CL, 14 CL ? Virginia troops.
one to also search Also have you record of service of a "Col. Elishia Callison (Collison)" who was of Granger County, Tennessee but who migrated into Virginia, Greenbrier or Pocahontas Counties during the latter part of the American Revolution? Any service probably from Tennessee.
Thanking you for this courtesy, I am
Very truly yours,
Sarah Paine Hoffman Mrs. Sarah Paine Hoffman 530 S. Clinton Street
ENCL: stamped envelope.
1 ret - Jan 5

P. O. Lock Box 105 - Charlottesville Virginia -
March 3. 1936.
Veterans Administration - Bureau of Pensions Washington D. C.
Please send me the Revolutionary record of William Leake as contained in his Pension papers and any mention of family he may make in said papers -
Thank you - (Mrs) Jennie T. Grayson
William Leake, of Albemarle County Virginia - probably born in Goochland County Virginia

F. LEAKE BALDWIN 236 EAST 27TH STREET LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
Los Angeles, California, November 4th, 1927.
The Hon. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Sir:
After having gone through the files in the Adjutant General's Office, in the War Department, seeking such Revolutionary service, if any, that might appear in the records, it is suggested by Maj. Gen. Lutz Wahl, of that department, that I make inquiry of your department regarding my inquiry.
I am seeking something of such a service, if there be any shown in your records of one MOSES PAYNE. The Moses Payne in question is supposed to have entered the service, if at all, from the possible vicinity of Front Royal, in Frederick (now Warren) county, Virginia; and, we find, from the records in that county, that he was a practicing physician, and records show, also, the transfer of certain property he and his heirs, located there.
In this same connection, i.e., Revolutionary service, if any, may I be informed of any such service of one WILLIAM LEAKE (or the name may be spelled as I-E-A-K, as we have found in certain deeds and wills), from either Louisa or Albemarle county, Virginia.
Very Respectfully,
F. Leake Baldwin (F. Leake Baldwin)

BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
Jan. 26, 1926
Chief Rev. Sect. Division
I have this day received from J. P. Leake cash No. 60 for $11.00 requesting
photostat copy post office address as per letter herewith.
money
1926 Feb 3. Copied on account Due Finance Div. not AU
O. J. RANDALL
Chief Finance Div.
26.6 L
CHIEF DIVISION... (mirrored text from reverse side)

Request for Photostating (To be prepared in duplicate.)
3-2006
Ex. AW
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF CLERK
2971
Job No. _____
Date
Jan 30 26
Subject
Wm Leake, Res 888431
_____ copies of _____ pieces consisting of _____ pages to be (No.) (No.) (No.) forwarded when completed to the Red & Small Wars Section Division.
Remarks: _____
Approved:
AE Wilson
Chief Division. Section
Chief Clerk.

1851 Bureau of Pensions
I desire photostat copy of four pages of Revolutionary War pension claim of William Leake, S. 8843.
J. P. Leake 2733 Ontario Road Washington D.C.
Received payment
Sixty cents
January 26, 1926
W. C. Stokes
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section

Mrs Carrie D. Johnston 1476 Clifton St. N.W.
Personal request May 21- '25-

Mrs W.J.Maltby, 4130, Walnut Street, Kansas City, Missouri,
March 9, 1925.
Commissioner, Bureau of Pensions. Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Please give me a copy of the Revolutionary War record of-
Mark Leake, of Albemarle County, Virginia.
Also of-
William Leake, of Albemarle County, Virginia.
Very truly
Emma Leake Maltby, ( Mrs.W.J.M.).

Rev War met
Sedalia, Missouri, April 16, 1919.
The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington.
Dear Sir,-
I would thank you to give me what information you can concerning William Leake, who was a private in the Virginia Militia during the Revolutionary War. His wife was Judith Moseley, and he died in North Carolina.
Thanking you in advance for the information, I am,
Yours very truly,
Nellie Ayres
Miss Nellie Ayres, #725 West 7th St., Sedalia, Mo.

Guitman Va.
Aug. 23 rd 1913.
Commissioner of Pensions. Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:
Will you kindly send me record of my ancestor - William Leake - pensioner of Albemarle Co. Va - V833. Any information said record may contain of the Leake fam- ily will be much apprecia- ted. Thanking you in advance.
Yours Truly - Mrs. Z. W. Oglesby.

1913. Sept. 3. Hist. from catalogue to Mrs.
J.W. O'Leary.
M.B.H.
1919 May 5. Hist. to Miss Alice Ayers
1925 May 7 " " Mrs. W. J. Maltbie
1925 May 22 " " Mrs. Carrie D. Johnston
1926. Sept. 3. Photos mended to
J.P. Leake.
1928 Sept. 7 - Hist. to J. Leake
Baldwin awg.
1936 - March 26 - Hist. to Mrs.
Jennie J. Branyon awg
1939 - Feb 2 - Hist. to Mrs. Sarah Payne
Hoffman ex
Clurman
8843 INVALID.
File No. 8843
William Leake
Rev Rev War
Act: June 7 th 1832
Index: - Vol. Set , Page 220
[Arrangement of 1870.]