Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 6684, for William Mc Daniel, Virginia
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McDaniel, William  R6684
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United States of America
Williamson County, State of Tennessee
May, 19th 1854,

To wit; This day personally appeared before me, (Illegible) Reed an acting Justice of the peace, for the County aforesaid, Collin McDaniel, Esquire.  After claiming the right of a creditable witness, having entered his 86 years, since the 312t of October last.

Who deposeth and said that to the best of his recollection that some time in the
year 1779, my elder Brother, William McDaniel
of Halifax County, Virginia, went a tour in
the army, to (Illegible) Island, where it was said
a Battle was fought, at which place his command was that of a Lieutenant, I was at home when started to (Illegible) Island, and also when he returned.   I well recollect the circumstance as I was confined at home during the time and for two years with a white swelling on my ankle though I was very young at the time, I can more better recollect circumstances, that happened then
than I can things that has taken place long
since or of later years, and about that time
every person. Young and all in the Country
was under great excitement, about the war of
the Colonies against England, and the scenes and paping events of War Battles & made and a lasting impression on all and every one.   Early, in the Spring of 1780, my brother
William Marched on with his company to
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North Carolina commanded his company, as a
Captain. They marched  to Guilford Court House where a severe battle was fought, Genl Green, being then the commander in chief of the army, who after the heavy cannonading had ceased.  The Commander in chief ordered the Virginia line, of troops to advance in front of the enemy at which time my brother said that the small arms commenced fire, and in a few moments, or a short time it appeared to him, like the very heavens, and earth, was coming together, my Brother William spoke frequently after his return of the fatigues of
Battle, and want of water in the time of the Battle of Guilford, He said, he at length found some water and dipped up some with his two hands, and drank, he said the British fired several balls at him, while drinking, and some one or two balls cut through his wearing apparel, At that great Battle of
Guilford, My Brother William McDaniels, Conduct gave him great applause, among his company the soldiers on the Whig side and also through the Country generally, for his Bravery, as they said.  This said Battle of Guilford to the best my recollection was
fought, early in the Spring of 1780. The
wind set fair, and I heard the the Cannon

After that my Brother William, Marched on to 
Charleston, South Carolina. After his
arrival in South Carolina the Battle of Stono was fought, at which place his Lieutenant Doctor Irby was killed, I also saw (illegible) the fractured thigh bone of Dr Irby, My Brothers Lieutenant, brought back to Virginia that his family and friends might see it.  After my Brother Williams return
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from South Carolina I heard him express
sensations of Melancholy regret, for the loss of his Lieutenant Dr Irby who he said was a brave and Gallant officer. Said he himself was very sick at the time of the Battle of Stono, not able
to walk.

I was at home when my Brother William returned from the war, in South Carolina; (illegible) saw his Military clothing, sword &c

After his return I saw him pick up a letter
and read it, it was a letter that he had written home to our mother and family, while he was in the service of his Country, stating the situation of the army after the Battle at Guilford, he said I wrote this letter in a great, hurry sitting on a log.

After the war was over I got the silver from my
Brother William, that was on his sword, as he said the sword was useles, to him, after the war was over it was a fine sword. He came home from the war dressed in Military clothing (true Whig), I had three Brothers fought in the Revolutionary War against the British.

My Brother Clement McDaniel has been dead some 20 years, I understood, he receivd a
pension for Military services during Genl Jacksons Administration before his death, he died in Shelby County, Tennessee.  About the year 1834 Brother William Married Miss Martha Winston of North Carolina, daughter of Col Winston that fought in several Battles
Revolutionary War King Mountain &

My Brother William McDaniel died 34
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years since at the age of sixty two, his
Widow died in the western district in the year 1834 or about 20 years since aged 66 years
they left the following children, Joseph, Alfred W. Winston, Samuel, Fountain and a daughter
Married a Mr Pugh of Virginia.  To the best
of my belief and recollection, my Brother William must have served two campaigns or tours.  The first according to my recollection in the year 1779 or early in 1780 as a 
Lieutenant. The time he went a tour to (Illegible) Island and the following tour to the Battle of Guilford, and Stono in South Carolina, (illegible).

I very well remember that he was a (illegible) from home in the army, I was confined with a white swelling two years, which confinement served to well assist my memory.-- I cannot well recollect whether my Brother belonged to the continental line, State troops, Malitia.  My strong impression is that him and his company went Voluntarily as he was a military man, and appeared anxious to go and be in the army
He was a (illegible) from home engaged in the service of his Country and stayed more than six months, altogether this I am certain of.

Brother William Married Miss Winston
about the year 1784 I lived with them in the year 1785. during the time I was there (one year) her father, Brothers and sister Elizabeth Winston, afterwards the wife of Governer Robert Williams of Mississippi Territory visited her and remained some time, my Brother and his wife Martha, Son Alfred W. McDaniel lives in Natchez. Mr. Samuel lives in Obion County Te. Joseph (dead his heirs lives in I believe Obion County Te. Winston (dead, his widow
Lydia, Winchester Daniel and daughter Mrs. Hall, lives in Summer County Te.  and Fountain I lives in Sumner County Te., and their
(my Brothers daughter) Mrs. Ann Pugh, lives in Halifax County Virginia
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No 38, 768

Wm McDaniel
dec'd Tenn
June 7 1832

Rejected
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Brother William McDaniel, acted as a
Magistrate in Halifax County Virginia, many years which term of service as a magistrate evenually gave him the sheriffs place according to the existing Laws of Virginia, at that time, he was also a Col in the Malitia, after the Revolutionary war moved to Tennessee about the year 1813, with his wife and family, where he died 34 years since in Sumner County, Te. His widow then, or some time after moved with one of her sons-- to the Western district,
where she died in the year 1834, aged 66 years,

And this witness further states that what he knows about his Brother Military services in the Revolutionary war, is true to the best of his knowledge and belief. and what he heard from the best information he believes to be true-- I was not at my Brothers wedding in 1784 But I well recollect, being at Brothers Williams own house when he first brought his wife, Martha Winston, home from North Carolina. They had a small infair and Bob Martin and Robert Williams went home with them (illegible) Robert Williams was quite a youth at that time, he was a Cousin to my Brothers wife and was an elder Brother of Col. John Williams of East Tennessee Note (dead)
I recollect a part of a song that (illegible) Martin Sung at my Brothers infair
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I am as certain they were married, as if I seen them, or heard the ceremony.  They lived together as man and wife for a number of years, and raised a respectable family --  And further this deponent sayeth not - Sworn to and subscribed before the day and date above written

Collin McDaniel

We The undersined Acting justices of the peace For Said County Do Certify That We hage Been Well acquainted with Collin McDaniel About .35. years.  that we know him to be A Sober honest kinminded honerble man.  He Was Acting Justice of The Peace of The A Fore Said County upwards of .30. years  He is A Man of undouted veracity and uncomon recolection.  He Retaines His Mind and memory uncommonly well.
Sign under our Hands and Seales this day and date Above ritten

R J Ballow  Acting Justice of the Peace
S W Reed  Acting Justice of the Peace
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We the undersigned have frequenly during our lives, [illegible] as back as we can recollect heard our father Collin McDaniel, speak of his Brothers’ Military services in the Revolutionary War, and he always said about the same, that he has given in evidence.  It appeared to be a subject that he continued to dwell on and seemed never to get out of date with him, and from his conversation always seemed to regret that, he was not quite old enough to have been in service himself in the Revolutionary war, and said, he himself, belonged to a spy company that went from Georgia in the Spring of 1787, and was one of the defenders of Knox [illegible mark] and Spark [illegible mark] Fort on the (Indian War) Oconee River.

Mary [illegible] Garnett
William McDaniel
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Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873. [crossed out]
[stamp stating REJECTED]
6684.
P.O. Wm. McDaniel
Service:
Enlisted: [blank], 18  .
Discharged: [blank], 18  .
Application filed:  [blank],  18  .
Alleges:  [blank]
Re-enlisted:  [blank]
Attorney:  [blank]
P.O.  [blank]
[blank]  Recognized.   [Blank]  Contract.
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No. 38,768
Wm. McDaniel [Illegible]
Tenn
F.K. Zollikoffer June 6 1854
Rejected.  Died before 1832.
6684 
June 7 1832
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House of Reps,
Washington, May 30, 1854

Dear Sir;

The enclosed papers have been forwarded to me by an good and reputable farmer of Tennessee to ascertain whether any thing is recoverable for his brother’s heirs as bounty, commendation, or pension from government, for revolutionary services.  The certificates from Genl Jackson, Mr [Illegible], Gov. [Illegible], and others, he merely forwards to show that he is known to be a respectable man and he desires me to return them to him.   Please examine his statement.

Very Respectfully,
[Illegible] Zollicoffer
Commissioner of Pensions