Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 7,209, for John Stilwell, North Carolina
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Service: N.C.
Stilwell, John 
or Stilwell
Number: W.  7.209.
B.L N4.52,756-160-55.

Jane Aspey
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35.770
John Stillwell
N.C.
Ast 7. June '32
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State of North Carolina
Mecklenburg County
On this 23d day of January 1844 personally appeared in Open Court Before the Court of Pleas and Quarters sessions now sitting John Stilwell a resident of Mecklenburg County North Carolina aged Eighty three years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832 That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as him in stated that he was born in the County of Mecklenburg North Carolina on the 20 of June 1761 where he lived until 1780 when he had draughted for three months and placed under the Command of Richard Springs Captain,, Thomas Rice Lieutenant and John Baxter Ensign he then marched with his company under the command of General Rutherford to Rouglys Mills in the state of south Carolina where they encamped and slept under arms with orders to march by daylight for the purpose of reinforcing General Sumpter at Fishing Creek above Rocky Mount  in the state of south carolina. Soon after we joined Sumpter he was surpressed by Tartlons Cavalry and driven with all his forces from the State of South Carolina. That he paraded again with his Company at the ford of Goose Creek in the County of Mecklenburg NorthCarolina
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Abought (about) twenty miles South East of Charlotte by the Order of General Davidson for the purpose of Suppressing the tories, ten terminated the first time of his Service.  That he was draghted (drafted) the Second tine for the time of three months and put under the Command of Nathan Orr Captain the other Company Officers he does  not remember, he marched with his Company to Little Peedee River North Carolina where they found General Rutherford and marched through the raft swam to and had a slight skirmish with the tories he then marched with his Company to Elizabeth Town on Cape Fear River from thence through Duplin County North Carolina to Wilmington  North Carolina when he remained until his last term of service expired it being abought (about) the Close of the Revolution.  That he has no original discharges now in his possession not thinking they would ever be of any Service to him he took no care of them and they have long since been lost or destroyed.
He hereby relinquishes Every Claim whatever to a pention [sic] or annuity Except the present, and declares that his name is not on the Pention Roll of the Agency of any State.
Sworn to and Subscribed the day and Year Aforesaid
(Signed) John Stillwell

(Signed) Thos. J. Grier C. C. G.
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We Ira L Potter a Clergyman residing in the Town of Charlotte and County of Mecklenburg NoCa and Col Zebulon Morris County of Mecklenburg and State of NCarolina hereby Certify that are well acquainted with John Stilwell who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration.  That we believe him to be Eighty three Years of age, that he is a reputed and believed in the neighbourhood (sic) where he resides to have been a Soldier of the Revolution and that we Concur in that (illegible)
Swoarn (sic) and Subscribed the day and Year Aforesaid.
(Signed) Ira L Potter
(Signed) Z. Morris

(Signed) Tho J Grier J. P. C. C. C. 


And the Said Court do hereby declare their opinion.  After the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and Served as he states.  And the Court further Certifies that it appears to them that Ira L. Potter who has signed the proceeding Certificate is a Clergyman resident in the Town of Charlotte North Carolina and that Zebulon Morris who has also signed the same is a resident in the County of Mecklenburg N Carolina and is a creditable person and that their statement is entitled to credit.
(Signed) Tho J. Grier C. C. C
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I Charles T Alexander Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for Mecklenburg County N. Carolina, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of John Stilwell for a pension.
 
[ SEAL ]   In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 23d day of January A.D. 1844.
(Signed) C. T. Alexander Clk
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1842
A memmorandom [sic] of the most particular events connected with the Revolutionary Services of John Stilwell.  I, John Stilwell was Born June 20th Anno Domini 1761.  I was Born in the State of North Carolina and County of Mecklenburg ten miles southeast of Charlotte.  I was Drafted in the year 1780 and put under the command of Richard Spring as Capain Thomas red Lieutenant John Baxter ensign, we marched to Kamsours Mill under the command of General Rutherford, we then guarded the tory prisoners taken in that Battle to Salisbury [illegible]  I was then absent from the army one month.  I again joined the army under General Gates 20 miles southeast of Campden we camped near Keugely's mill we slept on our arms till after midnight I was then sent in a detachment of 400 men to reinforce General Sumpter at Fishing Creek above Rocky mount.  Sumpter was soon surprised by Tarlton's Cavalry and we were driven from the state of South Carolina; we again paraded [sic] at the ford of goose creek on the [illegible] road southeast Mecklenburg North  Carolina Charlotte to repel the incurtions (sic) of the Torys  we here put in the balance of this term and so ended my first tower [tour]. I was again called to the ford of Goos Creek under Captain Oliver Wiley Lieutenant Thomas Shelly; ensign  James McAlip where we stayed a month or more and again returned home.  [illegible]  I was again drafted for the last campaign of the American Revolution put under the command of Captain Nathan Orr subaltern forgotten we marched to little PeeDee River joined General Rutherford marched through the ([illegible] swamp had a light skirmish with the torys, we then marched to Elizabeth Town on Cape Fear River we were then ordered to march through Duplin County to Wilmington where we stayed til my last three months expired and Cornwallace [sic] was taken at Yorktown in Virginia and this is the history of my service.
(Signed) John Stilwell
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33387
North Carolina F
John Stillwell, 
Who was a private in the Revolution
6 months + 7 days 
Inscribed on the Rolle at the Rate of 20 Dollars 75 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March 1831 and end 10th November 1848. 
Certificate of Pension issued the 26th day of January 1857, and sent to John J. Bay and Present 
Act 7th June 1832
Recorded in Book E 
Vol. 6 ½ Page 74
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6022

North Carolina F
Jane A Stillwell,
widow of John Stillwell
North Carolina
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a private

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate
of 20 dollars 75
cents per annum, to commence on 
the 3d February, 1853.

Certificate of Pension issued
26th day of Jany 1857.
and sent to John Y Bryant
Present

Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act
February 3, 1853, Page 138 Vol  A.

Date of death not on AB
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State of North Carolina  }
Mecklenburg County  }

On this 17th day of November A.D. 1854, personally appeared before the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid Jane A Stilwell a resident of said County and state aged 73 years, wo first being 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 Congress, passed June 7th 1832, and all subsequent acts, applicable to her case, especially the act of Congress passed on the 3rd February 1853, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War; that she is the widow of John Stilwell who was a private in the war of the Revolution, and was draughted in the year 1780, and entered the service of the United States under the Command of Richard Springs as Capt Thomas Red, Lieutenant; John Baxter Ensign, marched to Ramsour Mill under Genl Rutherford, guarded the tory prisoners taken at that battle to Salisbury Jail.  He was then absent from the army one month & joined again under Genl Gates twenty miles from Camden S. Carolina, Camped near Roughleys Mills slept on their arms until after midnight, he was then sent with a detachment of four hundred men to reinforce Gnl Sumpter at Fishing Creek above Rocky Mount, Sumpter was
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soon surprised by Tarlton's Cavalry and they were  all driven from the State of South Carolina, they again paraded at the ford of Goos Creek in Mecklenburg County North Carolina about twenty miles South East of Charlotte to repel the incursions of the Tories, and remained in that neighborhood until his first time of service expired.  He was again called into service at the Ford of Goos Creek under Capt Oliver Wiley, Lieut. Thomas Shelby & Ensign James McCaleb where he remained in service one month or more, and then returned home.  He was again draughted for the last campaign of the American Army in the Revolution, and entered the service under the command of Capt. Nathan Orr and marched to little Pedee River, joined General Rutherford, marched through the raft swamps, had a light skirmish with the Tories and then marched to Elizabeth Town on Cape Fear River, they was then ordered to march through Duplin County to Wilmington where they remained until  her husbands last time of three months expired and Lord Cornwallis was taken at York Town.  Making in all between six and nine months service rendered by her said husband in the American Army during the Revolution, all of which will appear by reference to a short history of his service life by her said husband, which is herewith presented.  Also by reference to the proof on file, in the pension office in Washington City, as he (her husband) was an applicant for a pension previous to his death.  She further declares that she was married to the said John Stilwell on the 18 day of March eighteen hundred and five; that her said
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husband died on the 10th day of November 1848 and she has remained a widow ever since.  That she was not married to him prior to the second of January eighteen hundred, but at the time above stated.  She further declares that she is now a widow.
(Signed) Jane A (her X mark) Stilwell
test (Signed) Casper Hargett JP

Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me Casper Hargett and I certify that old Mrs. Jane Stilwell is not able to attend court from bodily infirmity.  And I further Certify that I know her to be the widow and (illegible) of John Stilwell who was a reputed soldier of the Revolution.
test (Signed) Casper Hargett JP

State of North Carolina }
Mecklenburg County }    I W. K. Reid Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions held for said County do certify that Casper Hargett, before whom the foregoing affidavit was made is and was at the date of signing the same, an acting Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, duly Commissioned and Sworn, and the Signature purporting to be his is genuine.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the Seal of Said Court at office in Charlotte this 12th day of January AD 1855.
(Signed) W. K Reid Clerk of
Mecklenburg County Court
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261.565. Act Mar 3/53
November 10 /56
Jane A Stilwell
Wife
John Stilwell deceased
private
Private
North Carolina militia
Revolutionary War
 North Carolina Suspended June 32
 Admitted 160 acs January 14 /[18]57
Dodge
John Y. Bryant
present
Each P
6 months 7 days
Volume L 2 -98.
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State of North Carolina }
Mecklenburg County }
On this 8th day of May A,D. 1856, personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid Jane A Stilwell aged 76, years a resident of Mecklenburg County in the State aforesaid who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of John Stilwell deceased who was a soldier of the Revolutionary War and served as a private, according to the proof on file in the pension office, as her said husband was an applicant for a pension at the time of his death.   She further states that she was married to the said John Stilwell in Mecklenburg County on the 18th day of March A.D. 1806, by one Moses Cochran a Justice of the Peace and that her name before her said marriage was Jane A. Becket, that her husband died at home in said County on the 10th day of November A D 1848, and that she is now a widow,  She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the "Act approved March 3, 1855.
(Signed) Jane A (X) Stilwell
(Signed) J. M. Pyron J. P. 

We D C Robison and Solomon Harky residents of Mecklenburg County N. Carolina upon our oath declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Jane A. Stilwell in our presence, and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant, and indeed we know, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be.
(Signed) D. C. Robison
(Signed) Solomon Harky
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The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
(Signed) J. M. Pyron J. P.

261.565

State of North Carolina }
Mecklenburg County }      I W. K. Reid Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, held for said County, do Certify that J. M. Pyron, before whom the foregoing declaration and affidavit was made, is and was at the date of the same, an acting Justice of the Peace in and for Said County, duly commissioned and Sworn, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto Set my name, and affixed the Seal of Said Court, at office in Charlotte, this the 24 day of May AD 1856.
(Signed) W. K. Reid Clerk
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FAMILY RECORD

BIRTHS
Jane A. Stilwell was Born Feby 17th 1781
Rachel L & John F Stilwell was Born December 11th 1800
Margret K Stilwell was Born Dec 12th 1801
Silas N Stilwell was Born May 30th 1812
James C. Stilwell was Born October 15th 1817
Elizabeth A. Stilwell was Born March 23, 1820
Sarah M. Stilwell was Born May 22nd 1823

DEATHS

Rachel L Stilwell died Sept 17th 1833

Elisabeth A Stilwell Died September 7th 1847

John Stilwell Died November 105h 1848 aged 81 years five months and 20 days
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BIRTHS.
FAMILY RECORD.
DEATHS.
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John Stilwell and [unintelligible]
Beckett were married on tuesday on
18th of March. 1806.
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John Stilwell was Born June 20.th AD 1761
Jane Aspey Stilwell was born Feb.y 17.th 1781
Rachel Lyn Stilwell & John Franklin Stilwell
Was Born December 11.th anno. .1806.
Margret Robinett Stilwell was Born December
12 anno ________1807
Silas Nelson Stilwell was Born
May 30.th 1812
Jinsey Elvira Stilwell was Born
October 15.th anno 1817
Elizabeth Araminta Alwell has Born
March. 23.rd Anno. 1820.
Sarah E Messalina Stilwell was Born
May,, 22nd Anno, 1823,, on Thursday
Rachel Lynn M.call all was born
September 17.th anno Dom 1833.
Her mother died the same day
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May 9, 1934
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

John Stilwell-7209
BA-J/AF

Mrs. A. G. Holland
147 Oak Street
Alcoa, Tennessee

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you
request the Revolutionary War record of John Still-
well, who was born June 20 or 30, 1861

The data furnished herein were obtained from
the papers on file in pension claim, W. 7209, based
upon the Revolutionary War service of John Stil-
well, as his signature is found in the claim.

John Stilwell was born June 20, 1761 in Meck-lenburg County, North Carolina; the names of his
parents are not stated.

While residing in Mecklenburg County, he served
as private with the North Carolina troops, as follows-
In 1780, three months under Captain Richard
Springs, went to Ramsour's Mill the day after the
battle and guarded the prisoners taken at that battle
to Salisbury jail, shortly afterwards he joined General
Gunter was at the battle of Fishing Creek and in the
retreat from South Carolina; one month under Captain
Oliver Wylie at the ford of Goose Creek to repel the
Tories; in 1781, three months under Captain Nathan
Orr, had a skirmish with the Tories at Raft Swamp
served until about the close of the war.

The soldier married March 18, 1806 in Mecklen-
burg County, North Carolina, Jane ( Jinsey ) Aspey
Beckett; she was born February 17, 1781, place not
stated, nor are the names of her parents given.
John Stilwell died November 10, 1848 in Meck-
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lenburg County, North Carolina. His widow, Jane Aspey Stil-
well, was allowed pension on her application executed,
May 14, 1853, then living in Mecklenburg County.
The following is a list of the names of their
children are found in the claim-
Rachel Lynn born December 11, 1806; died Septem-
ber 17,1833
John Franklin " December 11, 1806
Margret Robinett " December 12, 1807
Silas Nelson " May 30, 1812
Jinsey (Jane ) Elvira " October 15, 1817
Elizabeth Araminta " March 23, 1820; died Septem
ber 7,1847

Sarah Messalina ' May 22, 1823
 
The following were their surviving children in 1853 -
John F. Stilwell, Silas N. Stilwell, Jane E. Stilwell,
Margret (Margaret ) R. Stilwell, and Sarah M. Stilwell.
It is also shown the Rachel Lynn McAll was born,
September 17, 1833, and her mother died the same day.

Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator
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Mr John Stilwell
Present
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Mr John Stillwell
You are respectfully
invited to meet your fellow citizens
at the store of CB Cross & Co on
the 4th day of July next to celebrate
the anniversary of our national
Independance.

Jas C. Flow}
F. S. Weddington}
Captn Wm Maxwell}
26th June - 
- 1848 -
[vertical written] 
Committee of
Invitation
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Let me go to my home in the far distant west
to the scene of my childhood in inocence blest
where the tall ceders wave and the bright waters flow
where my father repose let me go let me go
where my father repose oh there let me go
______________________________________________
Let me go to the spot where the cataracts play
where often have sported in boyhoods bright way
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75.
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0713/30
Will you please inform
one of you have on record
a pension granted to
John Stillwell only or
any Stillwell I am wanting
to join the D.A.R. and
if I can git some
data I would certainly
appreciate it. I have no
record to give you but
thought perhaps you would
be kind enough to look
and see if there was a
pension granted. Thanking
you for all favors.
Mrs. A. G. Holland
147 Oak St
Alcoa. Tenn.
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3 - 082.
Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Bounty Land.
Application No. 53756-160-55
Certificate No.
NAME OF SOLDIER.
John Stillwell
Co.____Reg't. Rev.
INFORMATION DESIRED.
L. Stillwell
ADMITTED FILES
APR 21 1910
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3 -- 082.
Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
On wid file#
Application No. 7,209
Certificate No.
NAME OF SOLDIER.
John Stillwell
Co.
Reg't N. Car.
INFORMATION DESIRED.
Papers
FIRST DEPUTY
M.
MAY 28 1910
COMMISSIONER
J. Stillwell
ADMITTED FILES
MAY 28 1910 --
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[vertically written]
John Stillwell
N.C. sas 32
B
Duty
Wm Cole
Col Anderson
Capt. Jno Y. Bryant
Present

[horizontally written]
Hon. L. P. Waldo
Comm. of Pension
Present
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John Stillwell, deceased
Mecklenburg Co. North Carolina
Admitted-Act C
June 7th 1832, at rate of $20.75
per annum, commencing 4th
March 1831 and ending Nov.
10. 1848, when he died -
---
Jane A Stillwell, widow of
above-
Admitted Act February 3, 1833
of same rate, commencing
at date of said act. =
=
Pay widow in both cases
=
Husband Private 6 mos and
7 days
=
Certificate to
John Y. Bryant,
Washington,
D.C.
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[vertically written]
A.C.
Jane A Stillwell
wid
John
Triplett

[horizontally written]
Hon. Geo. C. Whiting
Comm. of Pensions.
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[vertically written]
Jane A Stillwell
wid
John 
Boynton
Feb 12/55

[horizontally written]
free M
Hon. L. P. Waldo
Com. of Pen.
Washington City
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[vertically]
Jane A. Stillwell
B
Cole

[horizontally]
Hon. Geo. C. Whiting
Comm. of Pensions.
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7
53.756
NCo Army
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Revolutionary Pension paper of John Stillwell
of N. Carolina.
J. Y. Bryant
wid Jas 1833
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35.770
John Stilwell
NC
Set to Hon. D. M. Barringer
June 27.1844.
Set to same March 14, 1846
Seto to same March 27. '46
~
Act. 7. June, 1832.
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261565 53.756
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160

[horizontal-right]
5472
Jane. A. Stilwell
Wid:of
Mo:
Set:to W. F. Davidson. Feb:15"/55.
" John Y. Bryant Nov 13/56
Act/33
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[stamp]
Y FOR PRIVATE U

4" July invitation
PRINTED MATTER.
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August 1, 1930

AWF:MLB
Rev. and 1812 Wars Section

Mr. N. M. Mc Daniel
Madisonville, Tennessee

Dear Sir:
You are advised that it appears form the papers in the Revolutionary
War pension claim, W. 7209, that John Stilwell was born June 20, 1761, in
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

While residing in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, he served as
a private with the North Carolina troops, as follows:

In 1780, two months under Captain Richard Springs; he went to
Ramsour's Mill the day after the battle and guarded the prisoners to
Salisbury jail and retreated from South Carolina under General Sumter.
He served one month under General Oliver Wylie at the ford of Goose
Creek to repel the Tories; in 1781, three months under Captain Nathan
Orr, had a skirmish with the Tories in Raft Swamp and served until about
the close of the Revolution.

The soldier died November 10, 1848, in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

He married March 18, 1806, in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina,
Jane Aspey Beckett. She was born February 17, 1781.

She was allowed pension on her application executed May 14, 1853,
at which time she was living in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

The following names appear in the family record:
Rachel Lynn Stilwell born December 11, 1806; died September 17, 1833
John Franklin Stilwell " December 11, 1806
Margret Robinett Stilwell " December 12, 1807
Silas Nelson Stilwell " May 30, 1812
Jinsey Elvira Stilwell " October 15, 1817
Elizabeth Araminta Stilwell " March 23, 1820; died September 7, 1847
Sarah Messalina Stilwell " May 22, 1823
Rachel Lynn Mc All " September 17, 1833, and her mother died
the same day, the mother's name is not designated
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The foregoing John Stilwell or Stillwell is the only soldier
of that name found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN
Acting Commissioner
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Rev. and 1812
Wars Section
AWF:MLB

July 3, 1930

Mrs. A. G. Holland
147 Oak Street
Alcoa, Tennessee

Dear Madam:

I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, 
W. 7209, it appears that John Stilwell was born June 20, 1761, in
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

While residing in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, he served 
as a private with the North Carolina troops, as follows:

In 1780, two months under Captain Richard Springs; he went to
Ramsour's Mill the day after the battle and guarded the prisoners to
Salisbury jail and retreated from South Carolina under General Sumter.
He served one month under General Oliver Wylie at the ford of Goose
Creek to repel the Tories; in 1781, three months under Captain Nathan
Orr, had a skirmish with the Tories in Raft Swamp and served until about
the close of the Revolution.

The soldier died November 10, 1848, in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

He married March 18, 1806, in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina,
Jane Aspey Beckett. She was born February 17, 1781.

She was allowed pension on her application executed May 14, 1853, at 
which time she was living in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

The following names appear in the family record:
Rachel Lynn Stilwell born December 11, 1806; died September 17, 1833
John Franklin Stilwell " December 11, 1806
Margret Robinett Stilwell " December 12, 1807
Silas Nelson Stilwell " May 30, 1812
Jinsey Elvira Stilwell " October 15, 1817
Elizabeth Araminta Stilwell " March 23, 1820; died September 7, 1847
Sarah Messalina Stilwell " May 22, 1823
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Rachel Lynn Mc All, born September 17, 1833 and her mother died the 
same day.

The above noted John Stilwell or Stillwell is the only soldier of
that name found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau.

Very truly yours

E. W. MORGAN
Acting Commissioner

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ction.

June 26, 1915.

Mr. John Havens Bonner,
New Berne,
North Carolina.

Sir:

In response to your request of the 22"" instant, for the
history of John Stilwell of North Carolina, you are advised
that from the papers in claim, Wid. File No. 7, 209, Rev. War,
it appears that John Stilwell was born June 20, 1761, in Meck-
lenburg County, North Carolina, where he resided when he served
in the North Carolina troops as follows:
Drafted in 1780, as private under Captain Richard Springs;
[penciled in between lines] guarded [illegible] Salisbury jail
went to Ramsour's Mill the day after the battle, retreated
from South Carolina under General Sumter, and served the last
month of this tour under Captain Oliver Wylie at the ford of
Goose Creek; three months. [illegible pencil written words]
Drafted in 1781, under Captain Nathan Orr, marched to the
Little Pedee, had a skirmish with Tories in Raft Swamp, and
served until about the close of the Revolution., Cornwallis hav-
ing surrendered at Yorktown; three months. {pencil: did}
Soldier married in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina,
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March 18, 1806, Jane Aspey Beckett born February 17, 1781.
He died November 10, 1848, in Mecklenburg County, North
Carolina, and his widow Jane A. Stilwell was allowed pension
on her application executed May 14, 1853, at which time she
resided in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
The fol. name appear fam rec-
Children [line drawn thru]
Rachel Lynn Stilwell born December 11, 1806, died Sep-
tember 17. 1833.
John Franklin Stilwell " December 11, 1806.
Margret Robinett Stilwell " December 12, 1807.
Silas Nelson Stilwell " May 30, 1812.
Jinsey Elvira Stilwell " October 15, 1817.
Elizabeth Araminta Stilwell " March 23, 1820, died September 
7. 1847.
Sarah Messalina Stilwell " May 22, 1823.
Rachel Lynn McAll born September 17, 1833, and her mother (name not stated) died the same day.

Very respectfully,
E. C. Tieman
Acting Commissioner.

Soldier's invitation to attend the celebration July 4, 1848
with his badge "75 - filed in this claim.
Stilwell -2-
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November 15, 1911.

Hon. Leander Stillwell,
First Deputy Commissioner,
Bureau of Pensions.

Sir:

In response to your personal request for the history
of John Stilwell of North Carolina, you are advised that from
the papers in claim Wid. File No. 7,209, Rev. War, it appears
that John Stilwell was born June 20, 1761, in Mecklenburg
County, North Carolina, where he resided when he served in
the North Carolina troops as follows:
Drafted in 1780, as Private under Captain Richard Springs;
went to Ramsour's Mill the day after the battle, retreated
from South Carolina under General Sumter, and served the last
month of this tour under Captain Oliver Wylie at the ford of
Goose Creek; 3 months.
Drafted in 1781, under Captain Nathan Orr, marched to
the Little Pedee, had a skirmish with Tories in Raft Swamp,
and served until about the close of the Revolution, Cornwallis
having surrendered at Yorktown; 3 months.
Soldier married in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina,
March 18, 1806, Jane Aspey Beckett born February 17, 1781.
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He died November 10, 1848, in Mecklenburg County, North
Carolina, and his widow Jane A. Stilwell was allowed pension
on her application executed May 14, 1853, at which time she
resided in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
Children 
Rachel Lynn Stilwell born December 11, 1806, died Sep-
tember 17. 1833.
John Franklin Stilwell " December 11, 1806.
Margret Robinett Stilwell " December 12, 1807.
Silas Nelson Stilwell " May 30, 1812.
Jinsey Elvira Stilwell " October 15, 1817.
Elizabeth Araminta Stilwell " March 23, 1820, died September
7. 1847.
Sarah Messalina Stilwell " May 22, 1823.
[line drawn through] Grandchild. 
Rachel Lynn McAll born September 17, 1833, and her
 (name not stated) 
He died November 10, 1848, in Mecklenburg County, North
Carolina, and his widow Jane A. Stilwell was allowed pension
on her application executed May 14, 1853, at which time she
resided in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
The fol. name appear fam rec-
Children [line drawn thru]
Rachel Lynn Stilwell born December 11, 1806, died Sep-
tember 17. 1833.
John Franklin Stilwell " December 11, 1806.
Margret Robinett Stilwell " December 12, 1807.
Silas Nelson Stilwell " May 30, 1812.
Jinsey Elvira Stilwell " October 15, 1817.
Elizabeth Araminta Stilwell " March 23, 1820, died September
7. 1847.
Sarah Messalina Stilwell " May 22, 1823.
Rachel Lynn McAll born September 17, 1833, and her
(name not stated)
mother died the same day.

Very respectfully,

Commissioner
Page 47

Drawn by
J L [illegible]

April 24, 1934
Alcoa, Tenn.

Commissioner of Pensions.
Dept of Interior. Washington. Dec,
would be so kind as to tell me
whether you have any record of
John Stillwell. It seems his first
wife name was Silence.
They had a son whos name was
Jerimaah. His son was born
June 15. 1780.
This John Stillwell was
born June 20, or 30, 1751.
If you have any thing [illegible] will
give me some information
it will be greatly appreciated
as I am trying to Join the D. A. R.
These men
name woud
be listed from
N.C.
Mrs. A. G. Holland
147 Oak St.
Alcoa.
Tenn.
Page 48

N. M. McDANIEL
ATTORNEY AT LAW
MADISONVILLE, TENNESSEE
June 19, 1930.

[vertically written in pencil]
There is only one
John Stilwell W.7209
send it-

Pension Bureau,
Washington, D. C.

Gentlemen:
I desire to join the Sons of the Revolution, provided
I can trace my family tree back to our ancestors who
served in the Revolution.

My mother was Caroline Stillwell, her father was John
Stillwell who was born in North Carolina in 1805, his
father was Jeremiah Stillwell who was born in North Carolina
about 1776 to 1778 and the best information I have his
father was John Stillwell who saw service in the Revolutionary 
war and was later a pensioner. The Stillwell's at that time
lived in different parts of North Carolina from time to time
being Rowan, Burke, Randolph, Mecklenburg, Jackson, Buncomb, McCan
and probably other counties. Some of the familiar family
names were John, Jacob, Jerry or Jeremiah and Leander.
Any information you can give that will assist me in this
matter will be appreciated.
Yours very truly,
N M McDaniel
NMMc:NG

[stamp]
PENSION
B
JUN
U 20 S
1930
OFFICE
Page 49

Sec. U.S. Pension Office
Washington, D.C.
My dear Sir:-
will you be kind enough to drop
Mrs. A. G. Holland, 147 Oak St., Alcoa, Tenn-
a card telling her what your charges will be
to give her the Revolutionary Services of John
Stillwell of N.C. who fought in the war.
I think the John Stillwell, whose wife was
Silence - is the Rev. Soldier, I find a
John & others in the N.C. Census for 1790.
enclosure returned July 3130
she copied the inclosed from an old family Bible
If you will kindly let her know at once she
will be greatly oblegid.
Very truly yours
Mary M. Nelson In charge
of this McClung Room
Lawson McGhee Library

address
(Miss) Mary M. Nelson
217 East Church Av
Knoxville Tenn.
Page 50

121
Rev Sec

New Bern, N. C., June 22, 1915.
Department of the Interior,
Washington City,
Gentlemen:-

Please send me a statement of the military history of JOHN STILL-
WELL who was on the pension list of N.C. in 1835 for services in the
Revolutionary War.
Very respectfully,
John Havens Bonner

[stamp]
PENSION
D
JUN
U. 25 S.
1915
OFFICE
Page 51

[LEFT]
1911 Nov. 15. Hist. to the Hon.
L. Stillwell 1'Depty Comm Pensions
1915 June 26. Hist. to John Havens
Bonner. ⌀
1930 - July 3 - Hist to Mrs.[illegible]
Holland any.
1930. J [struck] Aug 1. Hist to N. M McDaniel, any.
1934 - May 7. hist to Mr [illegible]
A. G. Holland any.

[RIGHT]

Revolutionary War
WIDOW, &c.
______
File No. 7209
Jane A Stillwell
Wid"
John Stillwell
Privt Rev War
______
Act: Feb 3rd 1853
Index:-Vol. M, Page 241
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Page 52

State of N.Carolina
Comptrollers Department

I Geo W Brooks Comptroller of Public ac-
counts in and for the state aforesaid
do hereby certify that it appears of record
in my office among the payments
made to sun any persons for military
Service in the Revolutionary war
as follows. Viz:
John Stilwell
Book / Page 13. [symbol] 11- [illegible] Salisbury Dits
" 8 " 11 [symbol] 5'12'6. ' ditto
In testimony whereof I have here-
unto subscribed my name and af-
fixed the seal of said office at
the city of Raleigh on this the
11th day of December 1856
Geo, W, Brooks
Compt
Page 53

Ho. of Reps.
March 17, 1846

Sir,
The papers & evidence in
the case of John Stillwell were
filed, I believe by W. F. Davidson
Esq. of Charlotte N.C. I am
not myself familiar with the case,
but have been written to to [sic] obtain information or to the status 
of the application. I do not
know when the additional evidence
was filed~
Yours, etc.
D. M. Barringer
 J. L. Edward Esquire
Page 54

Washington City
Jany. 10th 1857.

Sir.
I enclose to your herewith a Cert. of the Comptroller
of N.Carolina, of certain payments made to John Stilwell
of the Salisbury Dist. in that State, for Military Services in
the Revolutionary War, for consideration in connection
with the application for pension to Jane A. Stilwell widow
of John.
Very Respectfully
Your Obd. Serv.
John Y. Bryant

Hon.
Geo. C. Whiting
Comm. of Pensions.
Page 55

Charlotte N.C. Feb. 5
1855.

Hon. L.P. Waldo,
Com of Pen
 Sir
Enclosed
I send for examination the claim
of Jane A Stillwell. she is the widow
of John Stillwell who was an apple-
cant for a Pension sometime before
he died, Please refer to the proof filed
by him.
Accompaning was Stilwells
declaration is a short history of her
husbands services, drawn up by him
or at his instance, it was found
among his papers after his death.
You will also please
find the Certificate of the [illegible] General
of Penn, in relation to the claim
of the widow of Robt McNeal or McNealy
filed by me the latter part of November last.
I have forgotten the widows name-Your Obd Servt
W. F. Davidson
Page 56

Washington City
Nov. 6th 1856.

Sir.

I enclose to you herewith the applications of Jane
A. Stillwell widow of John Stillwell late of N.Carolina
for a Pension under the Act 3rd Feby. 1853, together with
certain original family records &c: also, application
of same for Bounty lands under the Acts of 1855/56.
You will confer a favor on this old Lady
by having a speedy examination and report made
on these applications.
Very Respectfully
Yours Obd. Servt
John Y. Bryant

Hon.
Geo. C. Whiting
Comm. of Pensions.

Land claim taken out
Adams
Nov 8/56
Page 57

Brief in the case of Jane A. Stillwell, widow of John Stillwell-
Mecklenburg County and State of North Carolina-
act February 3. 1853 & June 7, 1832
__________
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either state the substance.
Claimants husband applied for pension in
1844, and declared for over six months service in
the revolutionary war, but failed to prove it satisfactorily
Record evidence is now adduced showing that he received
payments covering that length of service-viz 6 months and 7 days
Marriage, in 1806, and death of husband November
10, 1848, proved by private record and parole, and
the identity and present widowhood of claimant proved 
by 2 credible witnesses - Claimant has received land
under act of March 3. 1855.

John Y. Bryant Esquire
Name and residence of Agent
Washington, 
D.C.

R Geddes
Examining Clerk.
Page 58

261.565
Application for By: land
Acts 1855&/56, of Jane A
Stillwell widows of John
Stillwell a soldier of the
Revolution.

Filed by
John Y. Bryant
Present.
Page 59

House of Reps.
May 20th. 1844.

Sir.
I enclose you a declaration
of John Stilwell for a pension-
Also additional evidence in
the case of Mrs. Nancy Emerson, widow
of Henry Emerson_ I am well acquainted
with M. Davidson Esq. who gives the
certification as to the character of Delila
Kiker-He is a gentleman of the most
unimpeachable reputation & entitled to the
fullest credit-
I also ask your attention to the enclosed
letter in relation to the claim pf Elizabeth
Davis for a pension - It will explain itself.
Very Respectfully
D.W. Barringer

J. L. Edwards Esq.
Page 60

Washington City
July 28th. 1853.

Sir.

Herewith is a power of Attorney from
Jane A. Stilwell the widow of John Stilwell
decd. who died on the 10th. Nov. 1848, and who
was an applicant for a pension, which is
now suspended under the Act of July 7th, 1832.
I have to request that, as the agent of
Mr. William F. Davidson of Charlotte North
Carolina, I may have as opportunity of 
examining the evidences in this case, on
file in your office.

Very respectfully,
Your Obdn. Servt.
John Y. Bryant
per William H. Dietz

Hon.
L. P. Waldo
Comm. of Pensions
Page 61

Act. July 7th 1832.
Filed by
John Y. Bryant
July 28/53.
Page 62


STATE OF N Carolina
COUNTY OF Mecklenburg
BE IT KNOWN, That on this
14 day of 14 day of April May A. D.,
1853 before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the County
and State aforesaid, personally appeared Jane A Stilwell widow of John d'd
a resident of Mecklenburg County, and made oath in due form of law, that she
is the widow of John Stilwell who made application for a pension, and
was allowed at the rate of per annum, that she has been informed that said Pension ought to be
allowed that she is directly interested as a claimant in said Pension, and makes this affidavit to be
filed with such additional evidence or arguments, as my Agent may use in prosecuting said claim.
Sworn to and Subscribed, the day and
year aforesaid, before me,
Casper Hargett J.P.

her
Jane A Stilwell
Mark

I, Casper Hargett a Justice of the Peace, in and for the said County, do hereby
certify, that Jane A Stilwell who executed the foregoing paper, is a
respectable resident of this County, and is I believe, directly interested in said claim as therein set forth.
Casper Hargett
J. P.

I, Braly Oates Clerk of the County Court for the
County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify, that Casper Hargett before whom the
foregoing papers were executed, was at the date of the same, and is now, a Justice of the Peace in and for
said County duly authorized by law to administer oaths, and the name thereunto subscribed is
signature.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and
affixed my seal of office in this 25th day of
May A. D. 1853.
B. Oates Clerk of
Mecklenburg C.. Court
Page 63

Power of Attorney
STATE OF North Carolina
COUNTY of Mecklenburg
KNOW ALL MAN BY THESE PRESENTS, That I Jane A Stilwell
of the County of Mecklenburg and State of North Carolina do hereby constitute
and appoint Wm F. Davidson my true and lawful Agent and Attorney, to prosecute
the claim of John Stillwell for any amount of Revolutionary Pension or
increase of Pension, that may be due; and I hereby authorize my said Agent to examine all
the papers and documents in relation to said claim, on file in the Departments at Washington City, or else-
where, to file additional evidence or arguments, and to receive the Certificate which may be issued for said
claim, which Certificate I wish made payable to Jane A Stilwell
to appoint one or more substitutes under him for the purposes herein expressed, and to do all things that
might or could do were I personally present. Hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attor-
ney and Agent shall lawfully do in the premises; and revoking any and all other Power of Attorney that
I may have heretofore made in relation to this claim.
Witness my hand and seal this 14th day of May A.D. 1853
Signed and sealed in the presence of
Casper Hargett JP
and Samuel Handle

her
Jane A Stilwell
mark

STATE OF North Carolina
County of Mecklenburg
ON THIS 14 day of May A. D. 1853, before me, the subscriber, a Justice of
the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, personally appeared Jane A Stilwell
and acknowledged the foregoing Power of Attorney to be her act and deed,
for the purposes therein mentioned.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, the day and year aforesaid.
Casper Hargett J.P
Page 64

STATE OF North Carolina-}
COUNTY OF Mecklenburg-}38.
It is hereby certified evidence has been exhibited before me Braly Oates Clerk
of the County Court for Mecklenburg County, by the affidavit
of Casper Harget
that John Stilwell __was a Revolutionary soldier of the United
he died on the
10 day of November eighteen hundred and FortiEight
leaving surviving him his widow Jane A Stilwell the
present applicant,
and that John F Stilwell, Margaret R Stilwell Silas N Stilwell, Law E Stilwell, Sarah M Stilwell
the only surviving children of the aforesaid. John and Jane A Stilwell
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and
affix my seal of office, this is 25th day of
May one thousand eight hundred and fifty three
B. Oates Clerk of
Mecklenburg Co Court
Page 65

State of North Carolina}
Mecklenburg County}
On this 8th day of May A.D. 1856-personally ap-
peared before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace
in word for the County and State aforesaid. Jane A Stilwell a resident of Mecklenburg County in the
state aforesaid, aged seventy six years, who first being
sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make
the following declaration in order to obtain the
benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress
passed on the 3d February. 1853, granting pensions to
widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary
War; that she is the widow of John Stilwell
who was a soldier in said war and service as a
private as set forth in her said husbands declar-
ation and proof now on file in the pension
office, as he was an applicant for a pension at
the time of his death-
She further declares that she was married
to the said John Stilwell on the 18th day of March
A.D. 1806, that her said husband died on the 10th
day of November 1848. That she was not married to him prior to the second of January, 1800,
but at the time above states-
She further declares that she is now a widow,
sworn to and subscribed the day and year above
written before-
Jane A X Stilwell
J.M.Pyron Justice of the peace
and I, J M Pyron a magistrate as above
do hereby certify that Tom A Stilwell is quite an old
woman, in bad health, and very feeble, and is wholly unable to
attend court from bodily infirmity and therefore makes her
declaration before me.
Page 66

State of North Carolina
Mecklenburg County

I WK Reid Clerk of the
Court of Please and Quarter
Sessions held for said County, do certify that John
M Pyron, Esq. before whom the foregoing. declaration
and affidavit was made, is and was at the date of
the same, on acting Justice of the Peace, in and for
Said County, duly confirmed and sworn, and
that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof. I have hereunto set my
name, and affixed the seal of said court,
at office in Charlotte, this the 24th day of
May AD 1856
W. K Reid Clerk
Page 67

I Wm Query of the County of Mecklenery and State of
North Carolina do hereby cerify that the following detail of
the Survicses of John Stilwell during the war of the Revolution
is true to my own personal knowledge. John Stilwell was
living in Mecklinberg N.C. in 1776 was drafted for three
months in 1780 placed under the command of Richard Springs
Capt. Thomas Read Lieut John Baxter ensign marched towards
Ramsours Mills Joined General Rutherford Reached the battle
Ground at Ramsours the day after the Battle - assisted in guarding
tory prisoners to Salisbury Tool encamped on the banks of
Yadkin River N.C. had a furlow for ten days- again joined the
Army under the command of General Gates 20 miles N.E, of
Campden South Carolina Marched near Rongeys mills was
Sent in a detachment to reinforce General Sumpter at
Fishing Creek above Rocky Mount & Sumpter was surprised
By tarltons Cavalry Gates was defeated by Cornwallis
and we were driven from the State of S. Carolina &
he was then ordered by General Davison to the ford of
Goose Creek Mecklinberg N. C. To repel the torys he was
placed under the command of Capt Oliver Wylie Lieut
Thomas Shelly Ensign James Mclib and there
terminated his first three months, and more but I
Cannot Recollect how much longer than three months
he had to stay. he was again drafted three months
in 1787 placed under the command of Capt Nathan
Orr the Subalterns I do not remember he marched
with this company to little pedee River where he Joined
General Rutherford and Irwin, marched through the
Raft Swamp had some skirmishing with the torys
marched to Elizabeth town on Cape Fear River thence
through Duplin County N.C. to Wilmington NC where
he stayed til his last three months tour closed
Page 68

Sworn to and subscribed this third day
of Feby 1844
William Query
Test Philemon Morris

State of N.Carolina
Mecklenburg County

J.C.T. Alexander. Clerk of Mecklenburg
County Court, do hereby certify that
Philemon Morris, whose signature appears to the above
certificate, is and was at the time of writing said
Signature, an acting Justice of the Peace on and for the
County aforesaid, and that full faith and credit an
due to all his official acts as such. In testimony
whereof I have hereunto set my hand &
affixed the seal of said court and office
the 9th day of February 1844
Charles T. Alexander CCC