John Tarlton Fleming

The Odd Fellow's Cemetery where John T. Fleming & his wife were buried was sadly destroyed in the 1906 San Francisco. The gravestones reportedly read: 'Rest in Peace Beloved Parents'. The remains of those buried there were moved to Colma & gravestones & debris were thrown into the bay which is now part of the groundfill/breakwater. Also the records lost in the earthquake included Fleming records. 

NOTE: Notes about our Wallace family (Alexander Wallace) and Old Guinston Church are incorrectly transposed into the middle of John Tarlton Fleming's gedcom. His notes continue after this entry about THE FLEMING FAMILY AND THE WAR OF 1812...

John Tarlton Fleming was b. at Rock Castle which was the Fleming family home in Goochland Co. Va. He lived in Kentucky & moved to San Francisco to be close to his daughter, Lydia Tirtlot.

He & his wife were buried in the Odd Fellows Cemetery at the foot of Lone Mountain in San Francisco, which sadly was lost in the San Francisco earthquake of 1906. I understand all the remains were moved to Coloma & buried together. For more about John Tarlton Fleming and the Fleming family-go to pixleyblair.tribalpages.com and type the name into the upper right 'Find' box and click. For a story about John Tarlton Fleming and his regiment in the War of 1812-with extensive records and sources-scroll to the bottom of the website to 'Stories' and click on: 'John Tarlton Fleming and the War of 1812'. His pension papers and other documents are entered on Ancestry.com under the tree name: Pixleyblair.tribalpages.com

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Were destroyed in the 1906 San Francisco earthquake.

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(Research): JOHN TARLTON FLEMING'S RECOLLECTIONS Were there two letters that were said to be his 'last letter' written before he died-or maybe just the one? The following are exerpts from a copy of the letter-typed: Account of the Fleming family from a letter written by John Tarlton Fleming of San Francisco, to his son Thomas Jefferson Fleming of College Springs, Iowa. "My dear Son: As you have requested me to give you a genealogical record of our famly-I will try, although I have nothing but an 88 year-old memory. (I am blind and my son-in-law-William M. Tirtlot is my amenuensis)" «u»Caveat«/u»:The first several paragraphs are devoted to the telling of the family tradition that this Fleming line was descended from the Earls of Wigton-which has «u»no foundation in fact«/u»-see notes for Col. Charles Fleming. John Tarlton also gives other incorrect info. eg. Elizabeth Randolph m. Thomas Jefferson who, of course, m. Martha Wayles. The Randolphs & cousin Tom «u»are«/u» connected, Thomas Jefferson's grew up with his Randolph cousins-his mother Jane Randolph was our 'aunt' & his dtr. Martha m. Thomas Mann Randolph Jr. One must always be careful to check 'family traditions'...however some-even though incorrect, can lead to the 'right information'. Some of the information John Tarlton gives is useful & much of it-probably correct and really good for 88 years of age! He goes on to say: "My grandfather, Tarlton Fleming had two sons. Tarlton Fleming died in battle in the War of 1812. The second son, William Randolph, who was my father, became a jurist & served 15 years in the legislature of Virginia and one term as a Representative to the congress of Virginia. He was running for senator from the state of Virginia when he died from an accidental gunshot wound. My father, William Randolph Fleming married Annie Webb second daughter of John Webb of Kent, England." «u»Caveat:«/u» John Tarlton goes on to say that he was the great-grandson of Lord Webb Seymour whose great-grandmother was Catherine Parr m. to Henry VIII. «u»THIS IS«/u» «u»INCORRECT«/u».Catherine Parr had one child who did not survive. We have no confirmation of John Webb's ancestry. (See his notes.) He goes on to say that "I had two great uncles (brothers). One, Thomas Fleming, was Captain in the British army under George 2nd of England and died before the Revolutionary War. The other Col. Charles Fleming was in the Colonial War & one of the bravest who fought in the Revolution. This Col. Charles Fleming & Lieut. Col. Frederick Woodson were in the recruiting service in Virginia when Arnold invaded the Old Dominion and the two, by strategy, saved Thomas Jefferson who was then Governor of Virginia, and all the valuable documents of Virginia, including the original Charter from the King of England, from falling into the hands of the enemy. My cousin John Fleming, was in the colonial lines and was with Washington when he eluded Cornwallis, who was vigorously pursuing him. John Fleming was killed at Princeton N.J. while at the head of his detachment. He was the oldest captain in the Continental army and was promised a promotion to Brigadier General when he was shot. John Randolph of Roanoke was a nephew of my grandmother, Mary Randolph Fleming. William Henry Harrison was a second cousin of my mother. Rock Castle was my father's estate. It was built on a rock promontory 160 feet above the head of the James River, 45 miles from the city of Richmond, in Goochland County, Virginia. My father, being heavily invested in tobacco and cotton, lost a fortune in the War of 1812, losing a million dollars in one day from the stores being burned by the British soldiers. My father wanted me to be a physician but I enlisted in my 19th year to fight the British in the War of 1812. From the hardships through which I passed, I contracted neuralgia of the optic nerve, which made me blind. When the war was over, I attended medical college in Richmond, but had to quit because of my eyes. I will write you again and tell you more about Rock Castle." Your Affectionate father,John T. Fleming (This above was his last letter)
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CENSUS Buckheart Twnshp, Ill. 1860 pg 473: (as written) John Flemming 62 farmer Va. $1100 $500 Sarah " 49 Ky. John " 28 farm hnd Ill. Suesan " 18 " Thomas " 15 " Lucretia " 12

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(Research): "At Wallace name what Scottish blood but boils up in a spring tide flood!"Robert Burns

CLAN WALLACE Of Anglo-Norman descent-the Scottish form of the name is thought to refer to Strathclyde Briton, as ancestors of the Welsh extended onto southern Scotland. In early records the name was common in Renfrewshire & Ayrshire. The Clan Wallace originated in the Strathclyde area of the Scottish lowlands. «i» Walys«/i», at the time, meant 'stranger', the name given by the Normans to the Celtic Britons, the original inhabitants of the British Isles. This old race was pushed back first by the Anglo-Saxons, then by the Normans until they occupied only the mountains of Wales and north to Strathclyde. (Much later, Walys came to mean Welshman. In some cases the name clearly denoted an incomer to Scotland from Wales or the Welsh-speaking Scot: in western Scotland around Glasgow, the Welsh-speaking Strathclyde Britons survived well into the Middle Ages. In Scotland & northern Ireland, the name came from the Anglo Norman French «i»waleis «/i»'Welsh' (from a Germanic cognate of Old English wealh 'foreign'), hence the name for a Welsh speaker. Richard de Walys, of Wales is consideered to be the founder of the Clan Wallace & witnessed a charter to the great Paisley Abbey in 1163-writing his name as 'Richard Wal'. Another variation of this story-is that the first record of the name was in 1160 when Richard Walensis witnessed a charter by Alan, son of Walter the High Steward. Richard's descendants received large grants from Walter Fitz Alan, later High Steward of Scotland, the founder of the Stewart line of Scottish Kings. One of these grants included "Elderslie", the birthplace of Sir William Wallace- "Braveheart"-the National hero of Scotland, who was born c.1270, and who was the great-great grandson of Richard. The estates held by the Family of Wallace extended from Ayr to Glasgow. The castles are now crumbling ruins, and not an acre is held by the family today. THE TARTAN The Wallace Tartan is perhaps the most widely seen tartan today, second only to the Royal Stewart. It is based on the so-called Rob Roy, and originated in 1820, which contrary ot common belief, makes it about as old as any. There are three variations: The Red Wallace, the Hunting Wallace (green) and the Ancient. [My daughter, Christy Pixley danced in the Red Wallace tartan] COAT OF ARMS Shield: Quarterly, first and fourth, gules a lion rampant argent; second and third, a fess chequy argent and azure. Crest: A dexter arm vambraced brandishing a sword proper. Motto: Pro Libertate (For Liberty) Clan Badge: Red rose or leaves of the rose bush. Tune: Wallace the Brave (to Scotland the Brave)
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OUR WALLACES From Ireland to Pennsylvania: Very early in the 18th C, the conditions & political freedom in Ireland became such that vast numbers of the people emigrated to America to settle in the Colonies. They located principally on the frontiers which at that time included Pennsyvania & northern Maryland. (See notes on Scots-Irish for John? Blair) About 1732, some of the bolder settlers pushed across the Susquehanna to settle on the west side. Four years later, when the Pennsylvania Government purchased that land from the Indians & opened it up for settlement, the Scotch-Irish, as they were called, were invited & prevailed upon to settle here because of their character & customs were so entirely different from the Quakers. Large numbers availed themselves of the opportunity for the idea suited them exactly. They brought their religion with them but they had no one to preach the gospel. At various times petitions were sent to the mother churches to send them ministers, but these petitions were not granted for a number of years. ...Eventually a group of men constituted themselves into a presbytery...one of the congregations organized was Guinston... The date is usually given as 1754, although some writers have given reason for belieiving that it may have been late in 1753. In the history of the Proudfit family, it is stated that Alexander Wallace, one of the first elders of Guinston, was ordained in 1753...Although the congregation was organized at an early date at the home of Alexander Wallace in Hopewell, nearly 20 years elapsed before a regular pastor could be secured,,,

Exerpts from the«i» Daniels Newsletter «/i»Vol 2 No 2 pg 25 -compiled & written by Glen Maughlin (from Berthe Daniels, Kent Washington 1989)
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The Guinston United Presbyterian Church, York Co., Pa: According to«i» Prowell's History of York Co.«/i», written around 1900: Also «i»History of York County, Pennsyvania-1934«/i» pp 944, 945 Guinston United Presbyterian congregation is a descendant of the Associate Presbyterian Church of Scotland... One of the earliest and most active settlers was Alexander Wallace, from Scotland, whose great-grandson now resides in the original homestead. This house is now standing and is in the possession of the great-great- grandaughters of the first Alexander Wallace. The congregation was formally organized...in the spring of 1754 by the ordination of Alexander Wallace, Thomas Currie, John Orr, William Orr, Samuel Harper, and John McKay, as ruling elders. For a short time, worship was conducted in Alexander Wallace's house until a log structure was built upon the two-acre lot which the congregation now owns and occupies. This land was conveyed...to Thomas Currie, James Wallace, Guin (Gavin) Allison, and others, farmers of Hopewell, Chanceford, and Windsor townships. A Rev. James Clarkson, "recently arrived from Scotland" was installed as their pastor on August, 1773---three years before the signing of the Declaration of Independence. On November 6 of that year it was resolved to build a stone church 46 feet long, 30 feet wide and 18 feet high. The contract was let to James Wallace (Jean's brother), who was instructed "to put forward the work with all dispatch". In 1793, twenty years later, the congregation numbered 121. Today (1985) James Wallaces's handiwork is still standing and is in the process of being restored. During the summer, services are held there about once each month. [Cousin Effie Wall Blair states that "The church [Guinston Associate Presbyterian Church, Laurel (Muddy Creek Forks), York County, Pennsylvania] was organized in 1754 in the home of ancestor Alexander Wallace and Agnes, his wife."]

«i»History of York County«/i», Page 736: The Guinston United Presbyterian Church -This congregation was the first connected with the Associate Presbyterian Church, which was formed by a secession from the Established Church of Scotland, in the fall of 1753, or early in 1754. Soon after a rude church was constructed of small logs. Accomodations becoming insufficient, in 1773 a house of stone was built which still stands. Concerning this church, the following was legally recorded: "To all Christians people to whom these presents shall come, we, ........James Wallace....Guin Allison..., farmers...send greeting: whereas, in and by a certain deed poll bearing date April 23, 1773...." (conveyed two acres of land) on which the "Old Scotch Presbyterian Meeting-House stood; whereas there is now to be erected a large building for public worship, called and forever hereafter intended to be called, the Scotch Presbyterian Church... ...that from a handful of emigrants who first met at the house of Alexander Wallace, to renew their convenant obligations to their God... From The York Dispatch, 1973: «u»Guinston Is Now The Oldest Presbyterian Church «/u» Historically and architecturally significant, Guinston United Presbyterian Church, near Laurel, has remained spiritually alive and active for more than two centuries. ...All stands as symbols of religious freedom so eagerly sought for by Scotch- Irish ancestors who settled west of the Susquehanna about 1734. It was included in the National Register of Historic Places in 1976...and is recognized as America's 'oldest Presbyterian Church'.
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The church is located near Laurel in southeastern York Co., Chanceford Twnshp, near the pre-Revolutionary village of Muddy Creek Forks. Over the years, restoration and repairs have been made to the building. Services are still held there. [I was there in 1985 with my children-Randy and Christy. What a thrill as we took pictures of the building built by our Wallace & Allison ancestors & walked where they had walked.]

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"On June 18, 1812, after prolonged tension, the United States declared war on Great Britain, marking the beginning of a conflict that would have profound impact on the future of North America." From the site: «i»librarythinkquest.org
«/i» «u»«i»THE FLEMING FAMILY AND THE WAR OF 1812«/u»«/i» John Tarlton Fleming served in the war that is called 'America's Second War of Independence' against the British. It is less remembered than it should be partly because a much larger war in Europe was raging against Napoleon. But it should be better remembered and commemorated; thousands died or were wounded as a a result of the war. Washington was attacked & our cousins President James Madison & Dolley Madison had to flee when the British burned the White House. (See their notes.) Neither side won territory but Canada & the United States established their border and unique identities. Due to its victories against all odds-the U.S. Navy became cherished institution & Francis Scott Key wrote the words to the «i»'Star Spangled Banner'«/i» watching the battle of Fort McHenry. Nationalism soared. The conflict was widespread-including the West, the South and as fart north as Canada where John Tarlton served and constracted neuralgia of the optic nerves-which would eventually render him blind. (See his letter below.) NOTE: His uncle Col. Tarlton Fleming was killed in the war & his father William Randolph Fleming lost a great deal of money-the British burned his stores & he had been heavily invested in tobacco & cotton. Therefore, the War of 1812 certainly impacted our Fleming family. (See his notes) Also, by Aug 1813, John Tarlton's regiment-the Richmond Washington Volunteeers would be attached to th US 20th Regiment commanded by a cousin Col. Thomas Mann Randolph who married the Martha, the daughter of another cousin, Thomas Jefferson.
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According to pension papers-John Tarlton was enlisted about June 20, 1813 with the Richmond Washington Volunteers; expiration of service Dec.31, 1813, mustered out about Jan, 20, 1814.
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Corps d' Elite John Tarlton Fleming served with 20th U.S. Regiment-Richmond Washington Volunteers. He was also a member of the Corps D' Elite aka Corps d' Elite/Corps D' Elite From: «i»The War of 1812 in Person: Fifteen Accounts of United States Army Regulars and Militiamen «/i»by John C. Frederiksen 2010 pg 125 This is an exerpt from a letter by Rufus McIntyre-Camp French Mills Dec. 8, 1813 ...Col. Macomb (mentioned in the accounts below) had commanded part of the Corps de reserve. This corps was afterward newly organized as the Corps d' Elite. It was composed of a rifle corps of about 150 or 300 under Major Forsyth; a detachment of Albany volunteers under Major Herkimer about as strong; a detachment of the 20th Regt. Infy and Richmond Volunteers under Col. Randolph about as strong...five companies of artillery...The corps instead of reserved was now to be in advance-a kind of standing vanquard and were to take the lead in anything that looked liked diffculty or danger-an arduous, dangerous and glorious service had the campaign continued any lenghth of time. The Elite were now down in advance about 10 to 12 miles and landed on the Canada shore about a mile above the battery which was situated on the narrow part of the river-to march down and take the battery. This we accomplished without loss though we were fired upon by about two hundred militia previous to our landing. The battery was abandoned by the enemy on our approach...Our piquets were attacked at reveille and the Elite were ordered out to support them and on our approach the enemy fled up the river. The Elite, Light Dragoons, and one company of Light Artillery-Genl Brown's brigade...were then ordered to march down toward Cornwall and were started off immediately...We that day reached the plain that was the scene of the action on the 11th and there found the remainder of the Army that had proceeded down in boats and there encamped... (It then tells of the encountering the enemy and eventually leaving Canada.)
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The following gives accounts of the 20th U.S. Regiment-Richmond Washington Volunteers-in which Tarlton Fleming served. He was a member of the Corps d'Elite which is mentioned in military accounts-& also in his pension documents. (See above) Also mentioned is *Sackett's (Sackets Harbor)-a strategic naval base on Lake Ontario & other areas where he served. John Tarlton is named on several of the Muster Rolls as John T. Flemng.

• Sackets Harbor Following the outbreak of war in June 1812, Sackets Harbor became the center of American naval & military activity for the Upper St. Lawrence Valley & Lake Ontario. The brig Oneida with its company of marines was already at the harbor to suppress smuggling between northern New York & Canada. Local woods provided ample timber & a large fleet was constructed at the shipyard. Barracks were built for thousands of soldiers, sailors & mechanics soon to arrive for the invasion & conquest of Canada. The British launched an attack on May 29, 1813 but at the time Americans were across Lake Ontario attacking Ft. George. The remaining Americans drove off the attack but their military stores were destroyed by fire.During the remainder of the war Sackets Harbor was an active station where naval ships were constructed and supplied. John Tarlton & his regiment reached Sackets harbor on Nov. 2, 1813 "...where they joined the main army..." (See notes below for this date.) His regiment was engaged in battle...retiring from Canada to New York on Nov. 14-18 to French Mills, Franklin Co., New York. "Sickness was prevalent in the army and many men died, including many members of the Richmond Washington Volunteers" It was during this period that John Tarlton probably contracted the illness that would eventually cost him his eyesight.

--------------------------------------------------- Exerpts from: THE GREATER HENRICO MILITIA AND VOLUNTEERS IN THE WAR OF 1812 (Extract pertaining to the 20th U.S. Regiment) by William C. Shneck Jr., P.E. (received 2012)

11 June 1813 «i» Richmond Enquirer «/i» Attention! Washington Volunteers of Richmond Va. You are hereby to repair with all possible expedition to the City of Richmond, you place of rendezvous. I have received marching orders Richard Booker, Capt. W.V. June 11 (John Tarlton Fleming was given in his payroll documents as a member of Captain Richard Booker's Company, Richmond Washington Vols.) 18 June 1813 «i»Virginia Argus«/i» Attention! Washington Volunteers. You are hereby ordered to repair with all possible expedition, to the City of Richmond, and report yourself to the commanding Officer in Camp. I wish to get a Drummer and a Fifer, for the United States service, for which liberal pay will be given. Richard Booker, Captain W.V. Camp 17 June 1813 19 June 1813 «i» Niles Weekly Register«/i» (Vol. 4, Page 259). A military company called the "Washington Volunteers" has been organized at Richmond, Va. They are ordered to march immediately for Sackett's Harbor. (According to the pension document-dated May 22, 1871-'John Tarlton volunteered on or about June 1813 and served with Capt. Richard Booker's 22nd Regiment at Sackett's Harbor...') 24 June 1813 «i»Virginia Argus«/i» The 'Richmond Washington Vounteers' are expected to march on Wednesday next [30 June 1813] for Sackett's Harbor. 25 July 1813 «i»Richmond Enquirer«/i» We understand the Richmond Washington Volunteers will march Wednesday next [30 June 1813] for Sackett's Harbor. After about a year organizing the Richmond Washington Volunteers they entered active duty and began their march toward Canada in July 1813. By August they would be attached to the US 20th Regiment commanded by Col. Thomas Mann Randolph, son-in-law of Thomas Jefferson.(and cousin to John Tarlton Fleming-(see notes below under «u»John Tarlton Fleming Pension Records for the War of 1812«/u».) Aside from Capt. Booker's "Richmond Washington Volunteers", it appears that three other companies from the 20th Regiment were (at least partially) raised in the Richmond area. These companies were commanded by Richard Pollard, Henry Branch and Lewis Taylor. 8 July 1813 "The Richmond Washington Volunteers [US 20th Regiment] under Captain Richard Booker left the city yesterday afternoon [8 July 1813] and took up their line of march to Sackett's Harbor [New York, on Lake Ontario]. The best wishes of their friends and fellow citizens attend them. We cannot forbear our firm belief that this little band will nobly maintain the reputation and honor of Virginia and reflect credit on their maaternal city. May the guardian spirits of Washington, Warren, Montgomery, hover around them when danger shall threaten, and lead them to Victory and Glory." «i»Virginia Patriot«/i» 9 July 1813 8 July 1813 "Richmond Washington Volunteers [US 20th Regiment]. This patriotic band of young men, conformably to the original purpose of their association, commenced their march yesterday [8 July 1813] to join the northern army. Whilst they burn with ardor to distinguish themselves in the cause of their country, their exact discipline and correct deportment, will render them everywhere respected. «i»New York Columbian«/i», 15 July 1813 "From the«i» Richmond Compiler«/i», July 10." 13 July 1813 "We find that the Richmond Washington Volunteers [US 20th Regiment] were royally received in Fredericksburg (a five days march from Richmond). Near the town they were met by Captain Green's company of volunteers as an escort of honor. They were received and welcomed at the Town Hall; a splendid dinner had been provided for them, and a sum of money subcribed for their benefit. 15 July 1813 edition of the«i» Virginia Argus«/i» 15-20 July 1813 "Mama informed me the company of [Richmond] Washington Volunteers [US 20th Regiment] commanded to Captain [Richard] Booker had marched a few days before [on 8 July 1813] for Sackets-Harbour. May heaven direct those valiant Youths the way to remove that Calamity and may the love of Liberty twine around their Hearts and glory Sparkle in their Eyes, and then may the American Eagle Soar high and build her downy Nest in the Olive branch..." Letter of Delia Hayes of Richmond to her friend Maria Roy, published in «i»'War's Wild Alarm'. «/i» 18 July 1813 Alexandria, July 19. Yesterday morning Capt. [Richard] Booker's company of [Washington] volunteers from Richmond passed through for Sackett's Harbor [New York]." «i»Richmond Inquirer«/i» 23 July 1813 20 July 1813 «i»Baltimore Patriot «/i»and the 23 July 1813 «i»Richmond Enquirer«/i»...The [Richmond] Washington Volunteers [US 20th Regiment], an elegant company recently raised in Richmond, recently arrived in this city [18 July 1813] under Capt. [Richard] Booker, on their way to the frontier are, we understand, attached to our camp for the present. («i»National Intelligencer«/i») (On July 27 it was noted that that the enemy's fleet was in the Potomac...) 27 July 1813 «i» The Washington National Intelligencer «/i»The regular troops and drafted militia still remain near Fort Warbuton [Maryland]. We learn, however, that the Richmond Washington Volunteers [US 20th Regiment], and all the regulars except Carberry's [36th Infantry] regiment, will soon receive orders to resume the line of march for the frontier, whither they were destined when they first reached this city. 13 July 1813 "The British landed. At Annapolis [Maryland]. We have just seen a letter from one of the 'Richmond Washington Volunteesr', dated 'Fort Washington (Md.) July 31,' which states the arrival of an express the night before [30 July 1813], with the information that 2000 British troops had landed in Annapolis, and have taken possession. In consequence of this intelligence, the R.W. Volunteers, along with all the regular and other troops at the Fort were, at the date of the letter, on the eve of departure for the scene of the invasion, with full confidence of being able to drive off the marauders. The regulars of the U.S. Army who had been stationed at the Fort for some time, had previously receive orders to proceed to the north, and were actually on their way thither, when the express arrived with the intelligence of the enemy's attack on Annapolis, and they were detained." «i»New York Statesmen«/i»,«i» «/i»9th August 1813, From the «i»Daily Richmond Compiler «/i»of August 4. 31 July 1813 «i»Niles Weekly Register «/i»(Vol. 4, Page 356) The volunteers and militia have been dismissed and returned home; the regular troops with the Richmond and Washington volunteers, who were stopped on their way to Canada, have resumed their line of march. 4-5 August 1813 "Annapolis [Maryland]...a considerable body of troops arrived in this city for Fort Washington [Warburton, Maryland]...A fine company of 12 months volunteers from Richmond, Virginia, are also amongst the number, who were are told will proceed on their way to Canada when their services will no longer be wanting here. Collectively we have never seen a finer set of men." «i»Washington National Intelligencer«/i» 9 August 1813 9 August 1813 "Assignment of an officer to act a [Mustering Officer] for Capt. [Richard] Booker's company of [Richmond Washington] volunteers." 11 August 1813 John Armstrong (Secretary of War) and [General] James Wilkinson to [Colonel] Thomas Mann Randolph [commander of the US 20th Regiment] Baltimore 11 August 1813 Sir, You will assemble the recruits & other parts of your Regiment [US 20th Regiment] whether in Virginia or Maryland & march them to Sacket's Harbor [New York] or to Fort George [Canada] as Gen. Wilkinson may direct. The Sunbury (Pena) route will be the best. At Avon the road to the two posts indicated, meet. I am, Sir, with great respect--Your most obedient servant John Armstrong expedite I pray you by all reasonable means & take your route as your discretion my direct Ja Wilkinson My opinion is in favor of Sacket's Harbor [New York], if water Transport from Fort George [Canada] cannot accelerate the general rendezvous-- J.W. RC (MHi); addressed: "Col. Thomas M. Randolph 20th Regt--city of Washington supposed to be at Mr. Crawford's Geo. Town"; stamped and postmarked by Randolph: "Jn Armstong Aug. 11 1813." 17 August 1813 "muster rolls of the [Richmond Washington Volunteers]...show their first term of service expired August 17, 1813, at which time the company was in 'camp near Annapolis', Maryland." (The «i»National Archives, «/i»Washington, D.C. Record of the Department of War, Muster Rolls.) NOTE: «i»On the Muster Roll of a company of Volunteers commanded by Capt. Richard Booker in the service of the United States from the commencement of service to August 17th. 1813. The name of John T. Fleming is shown as Private 30 June 1813 to August 17, 1813.«/i» 23 August 1813 Extract of a letter from Capt. [Richard] Booker, comander of the Richmond Washington Volunteers [US 20th Regiment], to Thomas Ritchie esq. [editor of the «i»Richmond Inquirer«/i» and previous ensign (1807-1808) of the «i»Richmond Republican Blues «/i»dated Baltimore [Maryland], Aug. 23. "We have been much fatigued, though cheerful in the discharge of our duty, from Annapolis, from which place we marched on Friday last [20 August 1813], and reached this place on Saturday evening: Never were solidiers more hospitably treated than our volunteers by the citizens of Baltimore. Their treatment is such as to deserve the acknowledgements of all the men. We are ordered to York, Penn. There to await the orders of col. T.M. Randolph commander US 20th Regiment], who is now in Virginia, perhaps at Norfolk." Aug. 11 indicates that Col. Randolph was in Georgetown, District of Columbia. «i»Niles Weekly Register «/i»4 Sept. 1813 from the «i»Richmond Inquirer «/i»August 27 1813 25 August 1813 Richmond [Washington] Volunteers. An entertainment was yesterday [25 August 1813] by the Republicans of this city [Baltimore, Maryland], for the Richmond [Washington] Volunteers, now here on their way to the northern army. They were invited to attend Howard's Park, to attend this ceremony of approbation for their bravery and patriotism. The company is commanded by Capt. [Richard] Booker; and consists of betweeen 70 and 80 men, whose gentlemanly and martial deportment, did them the highest honor. They are all, with one or two exceptions, between 21 and 25 years of age, unmarried, gentlemen of fortune and standing in society, equipped at their own expense, and have tendered their service to the government for 12 months, without renumeration. When patriotism is thus embodied in noble action; when the ennobling sentiment is displayed in correspondent conduct; when we find the young men, on whom must one day devolve the support of national character, not merely 'naming the name' of Washington, but emulating his bright example, and following his footsteps in the path of glory; a cheering reliance on the perpetual duration of our Republican institutions is excited; we rejoice that the soil of freedom yet rears those who will support her cause; and turning from the turmoils of party, the din of dissention, the clamor of conflicting sentiments; we rest with delight, on such a band, as the patriotism oft assembled in the plains of Greece or in the rocks of Uri, under the sacred banner of Republican Liberty... ...The band attached to the Yeagar Volunteers (possibly Yagar-German light infantry armed with rifles) enlived the scene with excellent music...and a number of guns appropriately gave emphasis to the sentiments, which became the occasion." Among the toasts given were: Our Country-the sacred asylum of the oppressed of all nations The State of Virginia-Fruitful in science as in arms In memory of Washington-Immortal as the American name The Sage of Monticello-Who can look back on a life of glory, without a single regret Given by Capt. Booker-May the goddess of Liberty stimulate her legitimate sons, to emulate the heroism and practice the virtues of the immortal Washington. In the evening the American Artillerists marched into the Park, and fired a salute in honor of the Company. May glory and victory rest on the banners of these brave volunteers in a noble cause! May the genius of their country shield them from danger in the hour of battle; and the gratitude of their countrymen deck them with the laurel wreath of martial valor and the oaken garland of civic virtue. «i»Baltimore Patriot«/i», 26 August 1813. This is another article on those 'festivities': 28 August 1813 «i»Niles Weekly Register «/i»Vol. 4, page 418 The Richmond [Washington] Volunteers [US 20th Regiment]. under Capt. [Richard] Booker, stopped a little while in Baltimore [Maryland], on their way to the North, willing to assist in the defence of this place lately so dreadfuly menaced by the enemy...They are a charming body of young men of fortune, 70 or 80 in number, who have tendered their services for 12 months, without renumeration from the government. With only one or two exceptions, they are all unmarried and between the ages of 21 and 25 years--in full health and spirits, panting to meet the barbarian foe. On Wednesday last [25 August 1813], in testimony of respect to their patriotism, several of our distinguished citizens with a suitable entertainment; mixing with them and enjoying the feast of civic virtue...the band attached to the Yagers [German riflemen], enlivened the scene with the sweetest music, and a detachment of artillery attended to give toasts due utterance. After the dinner the usual number of toasts were drank in viands the city afforded, with many volunteers, all breathing a spirit suited to the occasion. The company broke up in the evening, mutually pleased with each other; and happy in the acquaintance the evening afforded. 29 August 1813 On Monday morning, the 19th of August. Richmond Washington Volunteers, US 20th Regiment. The patriotic Washington volunteer corps from Richmond, commanded by Capt. Richard Booker, marched this morning from Balimore, Maryland for York, in Pennsylvania, there to await orders for their ultimate destination. They were escorted from town by the handsome corps of Independent Blues, commanded by Capt. Aaron Levering, and the corps of Yagers, accompanied by its elegant band of music. The good wishes of all patriotic citizens go with Captain Booker and his company. The streets through which they passed were crowded by people who knew how to respect them, and the windows were filled with sympathizing beauty. They took with them the best wishes of Baltimore. The truly brave always merit and receive the plaudits of a grateful nation. Faction only withholds the tribute due to those whose love of country & glory prompts them to heroic enterprise in its service. «i»Niles Weekly Register «/i»4 Sept 1813 and the «i»Richmond Inquirer «/i»7 Sept 1813 25 September 1813 «i»Baltimore Patriot «/i»Richmond Washington Volunteers to the Citizens of Baltimore The Richmond Washingtjon Volunteers [US 20th Regiment], having left your hospitable city, cannot reconcile their feelings to be silent when they owe so much gratitude to the inhabitants for their patriotic Friendship during their short stay with them; we ever found the doors open for your reception; when the unwelcome sound of war shall cease to assail this land of liberty, and an honorable peace (which has been so sought for) spreads its wings over our land, and we shall retire to our native homes and domestic scenes, your unexampled friendship to a soldier will be source of grateful recollection; and while struggling in a bloody and barbarous conflict, your safety from the enemy and your prosperity will be among our most sincere appeals to God and our country. [Sargeant] C. [Christopher] Branch. On behalf of the 'Richmond Washington Volunteers'. 23 October 1813 'We received last night a letter from one of the 'Richmond Washington Volunteers' from which we have made the following extracts" Aurelius County, [central] New York, Oct. 23, 1813. "We expect to leave this place tomorrow, in boats, for Sackett's Harbor [New York], 150 miles distant, which we could reach in three or four days. It has been reported that we are bound for Fort George [Canada], but its not; our original orders have never been countermanded, and Sackett's Harbor is our destination. I understand that General [James] Wilkinson has taken nearly the whole force from S. Harbour on some secret mission, not leaving enough to garrison the place, and we have been hurried for that purpose. Our company is geneally healthy, and no privation can damp the ardor which animates every man in it," «i»Virginia Patriot. Carolina Federal Republican «/i»13 November 1813 30 October 1813 25 October...We know by private letters that Col. [Isaac] Coles [US 20th Regiment] with 250 men have arrived at Sackett's, and on the 30th Col. [Winfield] Scott with about 1000 men from Fort George [Canada] and Col. [Thomas Mann] Randolph [US 20th Regiment] with about 800 men are expected. 31 October 1813 «i» Frontier News «/i» The army under Gen. [James] Wilkinson, reinforced by the detachments under the command of Cols. [Thomas Mann] Randolph and [Isaac] Coles, began their movements from Grenadier Island, down the St. Lawrence, on the 31st of October... 2 November 1813 "From Baltimore the [Richmond Washington Volunteers] company proceeded northward through York and Carlisle in Pennsylvania and on to Sackett's Harbor in Jefferson County, New York, at the east end of :Lake Ontario, which was a point of great activity during this war and from which expeditionary forces were sent into Canada. The Richmond Washington Volunteers did not reach Canada until November 2nd but from that date until their discharge the very last of December, the record of their heroic service and discouraging experiences come to us in two notable accounts given in the Richmond papers of that time: (from extracts of letters),,,dated Malone, (New York)...These letters tell us of what 'high spirits' the Richmond company had gone north to enter the conflict at the vital point. Reaching Sackett's Harbor November 2nd, the company joined the main army at French Creek [New York] (Frenchman's Creek?) on the evening of the 4th, struck tent at dawn on the morning of the 5th and a few hours later were proceeding to Canada as part of an expeditionary force of eight to nine hundred men, embarked in 500 boats, sailing down the St. Lawrence River. They passed Prescott on the 7th under heavy, but harmless fire from the fort at that place and landed on the Canadian shore somewhere at that point 'believing their force sufficient to carry victory, at the point of a bayonet, on any post this side of Quebec.' On November 11th the Richmond Washington Volunteers engaged as part of the advanced guard, in the Battle of Williamsburgh, a three and a half hour engagement, resulting in heavy, though equal, losses on both sides. Then came the rude awakening in the defeat of all expectations of victory. 'After being told the American flag was to wave triumphantly in a few days', writes the officer of the volunteers, 'after being led within fifty miles of the spot then forced to retreat before a force said to be inferior in numbers, awakened the whole army feelings that may be better conceived described'. Nov 14th and 18th the American army retired from Canada and went to French Mills, Franklin County, in the extreme northeastern corner of New York, only a few miles from the Canadian border. At French Mills, the men, going into winter quarters were, many of them, stricken with illness and the Richmond [Washington Volunteer] Company, with others were ordered to Malone [New York] for the preservation of health. Sickness was prevalent in the army and many men died, among them many members of the Richmond Washington Volunteers... NOTE: «i»This is probably when John Tarlton Fleming contarcted 'neuralgia of the optic nerve' which would eventually render cost him his eyesight. «/i»This retreat from Canada signifies...the impossibility of further action before the coming of Spring. The officer of the Richmond Washington Volunteers plainly lays the blame for the failure of this expedition on the currently reported differences between the Generals [James] Wilkinson and [Wade] Hampton...'much blame attached to General Hampton for his non-compliance of orders...he took his troops into winter quarters two months before the usual time...the Richmond Washington Volunteers will be discharged within a few weeks, their retention on duty for the present being 'rather an expense than profit to the government,' and that members of the organization will be home sometime during the winter." «i»War's Wild Alarm Virginia Magazine of History and Biography«/i» July 1941. 11 November 1813 "Copy of letter Brigadier General John P. Boyd who commanded the battle of Wiliamsburgh to Major General James Wilkinson, Commander in Chief. Camp near Cornwall Nov. 12, 1813. (It describes the battle and those involved)...The reserve, under Col. Upham and Major [Alexander] Malcolm [commander of the Corps D' elite, which included the US 20th Regiment of the Richmond Washington Volunteers], did not arrive in boats in time to participate in but a small part of the action but the activity and zeal they displayed while engaged, evinced the benefit that might have been derived from their earlier assistance.

• NOTE: «i»John Tarlton's pension document of May 22, 1871 states he was a member of the abovementioned 'Corps D' elite.(Corps D' Elite). «/i» 16 November 1813 (See Corps d'Elite above) '"Corps Elite. French Mills [New York], 15th Nov. 1813. Orders--Colonel [Alexander] Macomb, having been assigned by the General to the command of a brigade of infantry, is of course constrained to relinguish the elite, the command of which devolves on Col. [Thomas Mann] Randolph of the 20th infantry. He cannot, however, forebear expressing the high sense and esteem he has for that gallant corps. Their conduct on the march through hostile territory, their ardour to seek the enemy, and the precision and order of their movements when in his presence, furnish abundant proof of discipline and valour, and shew (sp) the prudence of the enemy in retiring before such troops as the elite. To Col. [Thomas Mann] Randolph, Col. [Winfield] Scott, Major Forsyth, and Major Herkimer, commandants of the several battalions of the elite, the colonel offers his thanks for their assiduity and unremitting attention to their command, and bringing them forward with such order and regularity. To the officers and the men we cannot express sufficiently his approbation of their soldier-like deportment during the whole campaign... On or prior to 17 November 1813 Richmond Washington Volunteers to Thomas Mann Randolph (commander, US 20th Regiment and Corps D 'Elite] Sir, To you as the commander of the 20th reg't. and to which we have the honor to be attached, we beg leave to petition for your influence in procuring an honourable discharge from our present awkward situation.--From information we understand that we are now about to go into Winter Quarters, and the Spring campaign will not open sooner than the 1st of May; and the 6th day of June our term of service will expire.--Therefore your honor will at once see the impropriety of keeping us in Winter Quarters five months, merely to discharge us in the Spring.--We shall, it is very evident be nothing more than dead expense to the government, if we are detained any longer inactive.--The strength of the company is daily diminishing, inasmuch as many of us are becoming sick.--Your understand our meaning; and be so good as to act accordingly.--The pittance that is due us from the government is no object.--If we can procure some clothing; and a few dollars in cash we shall be satisfied.--Our discharge, however, is our principal object. (Signed on behalf the R.W. volunteers by four sargeants.) 25 December 1813 «i»Niles Weekly Register «/i»(Volume 5, page 287) The 'Richmond Washington Volunteers' are expected to return home. As their time will expire before the period arrives when operations against Canada may be expected to recommence, it is said they will be discharged, themselves consenting. They are now in Malone, N.Y. NOTE: «i»According to his pension paper dated Dec. 12, 1850-Malone, N.Y. is where John Tarlton Fleming was honorably discharged the twentieth day of Jan. 1814.«/i» 29 December 1813 "Headquarters, Malone [New York], 29th December, 1813 General Orders. Captain [Richard] Booker and the [Richmond] Washington Volunteers have leave to return to the capital of Virginia, from whence they marched in August last to assert the cause of their country in the North. Major General [James] Wilkinson wishes that he posssessed the power to do justice to the merits of this Patriotic band, and to reward them for their services and sufferings; but this belongs to their country, which best understands how to estimate their worth, and to renumerate them for their sacrifices. With the general, it only remains to thank them, which he does with all his heart, for the readiness with which they have performed every duty required of them, and the patience and fortitude they have manifested under the hardships and privations incident to a soldier's life whilst in campaign. He hopes the names of the this body of free citizens who voluntarily abandoned their houses, their homes, their friends and their families, to offer their lives to the service of their country, may never be forgotten; and to give his wishes the fullest effect of this frail record, he submits the following roll to the army and the country, comprehending the names of those who composed this company, which he flatters will never be thought of but with respect. Captain [Richard] Booker, in making the next muster will strike off the officers and men at a time most convenient within the period of their engagement; and in making up his abstracts of pay he will allow the usual mileage to those actually discharged at this place; all others to continue in enrolled until discharged in Richmond, whence they marched." «i»Columbia Gazette «/i»Utica, New York, 25 January 1814. 31 December 1813 "Recapitulation of Capt. Richard Booker's Company of Richmond Washington volunteers to 31 December 1813. (The list shows 41 present, fit for duty, sick present-13, sick absent-1, discharge-4, dead-5, promoted-1 for a total of 65. It also lists those who 'died in service to their country'.) 19 January, 1814 The Richmond Washington Volunteers are also on their way home, having obtained their discharge before their term of service had expired; but which would have expired before the campaign would again open. A part of them passed through this place [Alexandria, District of Columbia] on Wednesday last [19 January 1814] «i»Alexandria Herald «/i»28 January 1814. From the «i»Richmond Compiler «/i»March 15, 1814 Ode to the return of the Richmond Washington Volunteers whene'er the patriot soldier's praise... Report-the Virginia State Library: Volume 1-Page 41 Members of the Richmond Washington Volunteers who appear to have Served with Richmond Area Militia Units Number 13 on the list is: «i» John T. Fleming Private with Richmond Light Infantry Blues, 1814

«/i»From «i»immortalglory.wordpress.com «/i»August 23, 2010 Exerpts: The 20th Regiment of Infantry, United States Army, was organized in Virginia and Maryland as a battalion of ten companies under the act of June 26, 1812. ...the remainder of the regiment served in New York and Canada...taking part in...the blockade of Fort George (July-October 1813), Wilkinson's St. Lawrence River campaign... (In 1815, the regiment was merged with the 12th & 14th infantry regiments to form the 4th regiment of infantry.) ------------------------------------------
NOTE: The pension document for his widow Sarah states that they lived in Fulton Co. Illinois, College Springs Iowa , then a "soldier Homestead in Thurston Co., Washington Territory (now Washington State) from 1881 to 1883 at No. 8 LIberty". 'Have never seen 'Washington' mentioned in any of John Tarlton's correspondence. Lastly they moved to San Francisco. Therefore, John Tarlton was born in Virginia, went to Kentucky, then to Illinois, Iowa, Washington & California.
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An 1850 pension document below gives John Tarlton as a 'volunteer in the company commanded by Captain Richard Booker in the twentieth regiment of United States infantry commanded by Thomas M. Randolph' (he was a Randolph cousin-married to Martha Jefferson-daughter of another Randolph cousin-Thomas Jefferson...John Tarlton's grandmother was Mary Randolph). Col.Thomas Mann Randolph is given as the Colonel of a regiment of the United States Army that took part in the invasion of Canada. This where John Tarlton served with his regiment. That document also states that his [John Tarlton's] 'certificate on file with the Navy department...for the purpose of obtaining a Midshipman warrant to enter the United States Navy. This is the only reference seen for the 'Navy'.
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«u»John Tarlton Fleming Pension Records for the War of 1812 «/u» (Some of the documents written in a lovely copperplate-style handwriting.)«u» «/u» Dated: Dec. 12, 1850: as written-two page document State of Illinois County of Fulton On this day the 12th of December A.D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty, personally appeared before me President of the Town Corporate of Canton and exofficio Justice of the Peace written and foresaid Town and County and State aforesaid John T. Fleming aged fifty six years, a resident of Fulton County in the Sate of Illinois, who being duly Sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical John T. Fleming who was a volunteer in the company commanded by Captain Richard Booker in the twentieth Regiment of United States Infantry commanded by *Thomas M. Randolph, in the war with Great Britain declared by the United States on the 18th day of June 1812, that he volunteered at Richmond in the State of Virginia on or about the twentieth of June A.D. 1813, for the term of twelve months and continued in actual Service in the said war for the term of six months, and was honorably discharged at Malone in the County of Franklin in the State of New York on or about the twentieth day of January A.D. 1814, as will more fully appear by his original certifficate (sp) of discharge, which he thinks is now on file in the Navy department, as it was sent on to the Navy Department with other recommendations for the purpose of obtaining Midshipman's warrant to enter the United States Navy, and will also appears? by the muster roll of said company-This makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which he may be entitled under the "Act granting bounty (word?) to certain officers and soldiers who have been engaged in the Military Service of the United States" (word?) September 28th 1850 (his signature) John T. Fleming Sworn to and Subscribed before me the the day and year above written. And I believe the said John T. Fleming to be the identical man who served as aforesaid, and that he is of the age above stated. In the testimony whereof I have herewith set my hand and affixed the Seal of my office at Canton in the County and State afforesaid (sp) (signed) Lewis Corgin President of the Town Corporate Canton and Exofficio Justice of the Peace. «i»

• This is our cousin Thomas Mann Randolph who married Thomas Jefferson's daughter Martha...Ironically one of our Randolph cousins was John Tarlton's commanding officer in Canada. Colonel Randolph was said to have been 'one of the most active officers during the war.' His name appears in several sources on this site about the Richmond Washington Volunteers and the Corps d'Elite of which John Tarlton was also a member. «/i» ---------------------------------------------- Dated Mar 22, 1871: as written-four page document War of 1812 Declaration for Pension State of Iowa County of Page On this day of March A.D. one thousand eight hundred and seventy-one, personaly (sp) appreared before me, W W Rupell Clerk, of the District Court a court of record within and for the county and state aforesaid John T. Fleming, age 77 years, a resident of College Springs, Page County State of Iowa, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is married, that his wife's name was Sarah Truner to whome (sp) he was married at Mercer Bounty Ky, on the 24th day of Feb. May 1830, that he served the full period of sixty days in the military service of the United States in the War of 1812; that he is the identical John T. Flemng who was enrolled as a private in Captain Richard Booker's Company 22nd U.S. (this was the 20th Regiment) regiment (Col. Confwei.?) brigade division (....son's?) at Sackett's Harbor (now known as Sacket's Harbor, N.Y.) on the (blank) day of Spring, 1813, and was honorably discharged at Malone, N.Y. (blank) day (word?) of, 1813 that the command to which he belonged, formed a part of the ?Corps DeElite*, in which he served as a private during the entire Campaign of 1813 in Canada; that the was always within the battes and hardships while mustered out in January 1814. and That he at no time during the late rebelllion against the authority of the United States adherent to the cause of the enemies of the Gorvernment, given them aid or comfort; or exercised the functions of any office whatever under any authority or pretended authority in hostility to the United States; that he is not in receipt of any pension under any pension act; that he makes this declaration for the purpose of being placed on the pension roll of the United States, under the provision of the act of approved February 14, 1871, and he hereby constitutes and affadavit, with full power of substitution and revocation, William M. Tirtlot, of Washington his true and lawfull attorney to prosecute his claim and obtain the pension certificate that may be issued?; (that his post office is the Washington D.C. that his Domincil of place of abode is Corner of Boundry & 7th Street Washington D.C. Atest 1st witness T. A. Prest, 2nd witness J. Grofs? (his signature) John T. Fleming (written large at a slant due to John Tarlton's poor eyesight) Applicant Also, personally appeared TA Prest residing at College Springs Page County Iowa and John Grop (Crop?) residing at Farmington, Van Buren County, Iowa persons whome (sp) I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and being by me duly sworn, Say: they were present and saw John T. Fleming. The claimant, sign his name (or make his mark) be the foregoing declaration that they have every reason to believe, from the appearance of said claimant and their aquaintance with him, that he is the identical person he represents himself to be; that at no time during the late rebelllion against the authority of the United States did he adhere to the cause of the enemies of the Government, giving them aid or comfort; and that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim. Signed T. A. Prest Sign J. Grop Sworn to and subsribed before me, this 22 day of March A.D. 1871, and I, hereby certify that the contents of the above declaration were fully made known and explained to the applicant and witnesses before swearing including the words, "as a private', (word?) and the words added; and that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution o this claim, and that the (word?) were made by foresigning W W Rupell Clerk of the District Court in and for Page County Iowa
• See note above for under entry for 11 November 1813 for Corps D' elite

------------------------------------------------ Dated Feb. 17, 1883: as written-four page document (Pension document for Sarah-after John Tarlton's death) War of 1812 State of California City and County San Francisco On this 17th day of February A.D. on thousand eight hundred and eighty three, personally appeared before me, Deputy Clerk of the Superor Court the same being a court of record within and for the State and county aforesaid Sarah Fleming, aged 72 years, a resident of San Francisco in the State of California, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of John T. Fleming deceased, who was the identical John T. Fleming who served in the Company commanded by Rich'd Brooker (Booker) New York Militia in the War of 1812, and that her said husband served continuously more than one year in said company. That he obtained a Military Bounty Land Warrant on proof of said services. That on the 26 day of February one thousand eighty three....Fulton County State of Illinois from 1868 to 1867. In College Springs Page County State of Iowa from 1867 to 1873, Thurston Co. *Washington Territory from 1873 to 1881 where my said husband and I took up and perfected the title to a soldier Homestead, from 1881 to 1888 at No 8 Liberty street and (then to) 459 Stevenson street San Francisco State of California. M. Tirtlot age 45 years and Lydia Tirtlot aged 44 years both are residing at No. 459 Stevenson street San Francisco California. She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the pension to which she may be entitled under sections 4736. to 4740, inclusive, Revised Statutes and the Act of March 9th 1878 and hereby apponts D. M. Seaton of No 318, Room 1, PIne St. San Francisco California her true and lawful attorney, to prosecute her claim, and that her residence is No 459 Stevenson St. San Francisco State of California The same being my Post Office address. Attest: Sarah Fleming (her signature) William M. Tirtlot Lydia A. Tirtlot. Also personally appeared William M. Tirtlot aged 45 years and Lydia Tirtlot aged 44 years both residing at No 459 Stevenson Street San Francsisco persons whome (sp) I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who being by me duly sworn say that they have known the said Sarah Fleming for 18 years and for 40 years, respectively; that they were present and saw her sign her name to the foregoing declaration; that they have every reason to believe, from the appearance of said claimant and their acquaintance with her, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be; and they further say that they are able to identify her as the person who was the wife of the identical John t Fleming, who rendered the service alleged in the above application in the Company of Captian (sp) Rich'd Booker, New York Militia war of 1812. by the following named facts and circumstances viz: That the (defronants-word?) were each personally acquainted with her husband the said John T. Fleming, deceased, and know of their own knowledge that he received a Military Bounty Land Warrant, for services in the War of 1812 and that during their entire acquaintance of the said John T. Fleming deceased he lived with the said Sarah Fleming and her husband and he always recognized her and introduced her to others as his wife, and that we have been witness to a Deed in writing conveying real-estate wherein the said John T. Fleming and the said Sarah Fleming were granted as husband and wife. That there have been born seven children to the said John T. Fleming deceased and the said Sarah Fleming. That they were both present when the said John T. Fleming died at No. 459 Stevenson St. San Francisco on the 9th day of February A.D. 1883. and both attended his funeral from Plymoth (sp) Congregational Church in San Francisco California and that they the said (defronants-word?) have no interest in the prosecution of this claim. (signed) W.M. TirtlotLydia A. Tirtlot Sworn to and subscribed before me this 17th day of February A.D. 1883. and I hereby certify that the contents of the above declaraion and affidavits of the witnesses herein were fully made known and explained to the applicant and witnessed before swearing, and that I have no interest in the prosecution of the claim. (signed) J.D.? Ruggles Deputy County Clerk and Deputy Clerk of the Superior Court

«i» *See notes for his son-in-law William Marcus Tirtlot/Tourtelotte. The family moved to Independence, Thurston County Washington Territory in 1871. Presumably both John Tarlton & his wife Sarah went to Washington Territory with daughter Lydia & her husband-then later to San Francisco where they both died. «/i» ---------------------------------------------

The following measured about 3"x 8" with added stamp: Pension Office May 28, 1883 Document No. 1177695 Treasury Department Third Auditor's Office May 26th 1883 Respectfully returned to the Commis- sioner of Pensions with the information that thre are no Rolls of Captain Richard Booker's Company of New York or Pennsylvanai Militias, War of 1812, on file in this Office (signed) by the Deputy Auditor
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NOTE: A document stamped "Pension Office June 11, 1883 written by Thomas Jefferson Fleming-giving records from the Fleming Family Bible-may have been written to testify to the identity of his father John Tarlton Fleming for his pension request. See notes for Thomas Jefferson Fleming where these records are entered.
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I have two of John Tarlton's Company Pay Roll documents & two of his Muster Rolls-all measure about 3"x8" The Company Pay Roll documents date from July 31, 1813 to Dec. 31 1813 as follows: Capt. Booker's Company Richmond Washington Vols. John T. Fleming Pvt, Capt Richard Booker's Company of Richmond Washington Volunteers. War of 1812 Apprears on: Company Pay Roll for July 31 to Dec 31, 1813 Roll dated......not dated Commencement of service Aug 1, 1813 or of this settlement, Expiration of service of Dec 31, 1813 or of this settlement, Term of service charged, 5 months..... Pay per month, 8 dollars... Amount of pay, 40 dollars.... Remarks: Discharged & furnished a certficate for pay.. (signed J Baker? copyist

The Company Muster Roll also dates from July 31 to Dec 31 1813-with the last document reading: Capt. Booker's Company Richmond Washington Vols. John T. Fleming Pvt.., Captain Richard Booker's Company of Richmond Volunteer. War of 1812 Appears on Company Muster Roll from Commencement of for service to 17 Aug, 1813, Roll dated Camp near Annapolis 17 Aug, 1813 Commencement of service, 30 June 1813 Expiration of Service, 17 Aug, 1813 Present of absent, Present Remarks: Rec'd no pay (signed) Austin copyist
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CENSUS «i» Census Buckheart Twp Illinois «/i»Pg 469 John Flemming age 62 farmer born Va. $1100 $500 Sarah " 49 Ky John 28 Susan 18 Thomas 15 Lucretia 12 This is the «i»1860 Census «/i»as Lucretia is 12, however John's age is given as: 62-but he was b. in 1794 (?)
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A BIOGRAPHY From an online source: John Tarlton Fleming was born at the county seat of his parents in Goochland Co., Va. He enlisted at the age of 19 in the War of 1812. Through the great hardships & exposures of war, he contracted neuralgia of the optic nerve whicfh rendered him almost blind for the rest of his long life. After the war he removed to Mercer Co.. Ky where on the 25th day of 1830 he married Miss Sarah Turner, daughter of Starling Turner of Mercer Co. He removed to Fulton Co., IL. Here until the freedom of the slaves was accomplished, he continued to agitate the slavery question & vote the Abolitionist ticket. Although the son of a slave holder & inheriting a large number of slaves, he had refused to receive them as property-declaring that he was a born abolitionist. After the war he removed to Page Co., Iowa & a few years later to San Francisco where he died Feb. 9 1883. His wife dying Dec 24, 1893.
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OBITUARY San Francisco obituaries: «i»The Morning Call«/i»: Feb 10, 1883-This city, February 9, John Tarlton Fleming, a native of Virginia, in his 89th year. It was also listed in «i»The Bulletin«/i», «i»The Daily«/i» «i»Examiner,«/i» «i»S.F. Chronicle«/i». One listed age as: 88 years, 2 mos. and 27 days. Also «i»The S.F. Chronicle«/i»: Dec 26, 1893-Fleming, In this city, Dec 24, Sarah Fleming, a native of Kentucky, aged 82.
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John Tarlton and Sarah were buried in the Odd Fellow Cemetery in San Francisco- "at the foot of Lone Mountain". Their gravestones reportedly read: "Rest in Peace Beloved Parents". Sadly, the cemetery was severely damaged in the 1906 earthquake. The remains of those buried there were removed to Colma. The gravestones and other debris was reportedly thrown into the bay-and is now part of the groundfill/breakwater. Also the records containing the Fleming information were among those lost.
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A LETTER FROM JOHN TARLTON TO HIS SON This from a letter to his son Thomas Jefferson Fleming: His father wanted John Tarlton to be a doctor but at 19 he enlisted to fight the British ..."from hardships through which I passed in 1813 in Canada, I contracted neuralgia of the optic nerve, which made me blind." He attended Medical College in Richmond following the war but had to quit because of his eyes. He went to Danville, Kentucky where he met Sarah Turner of Mercer Co. Kentucky-daughter of Starling Turner. In a letter to his son, Thomas Jefferson Fleming of College Springs, Iowa c1882 he said in regard to Starling Turner: "...the memory of your dear old grandfather Turner-you may always be proud of. He was a man of brilliant intellect, of sterling integrity, of unimpeachable veracity, and unreproachable honor; always hand in hand with the right, yet he would face wrong with the courage of a lion! He and your father voted the abolition ticket for 20 years alone in our precinct in Fulton Co., Illinois and we both lived to see slavery put down. What a hallelujah that was to see the sin of slavery wiped from the escutcheon of our nation."

John Tarlton died at his daughter Lydia Ann's home in San Francisco. The above letter was scribed by his son-in-law William Marcus Tirtlot.

GEDCOM Note

Book Maxwell, Fleming, Randolph Lineage Memorial & Biographical Record of Butler, Polk, Seward, York and Fillmore Counties Part I 1899 NEGenWeb Project Resource Center On-line Library (from a book) rootsweb.com~neresour/OLLibrary/mbrcd/pages/cntspone.htm Y Y