Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 18352, William Willson, N.C.
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(3 - 1776)
SERVICE  NUMBER
N.C. Willson, William  W 18352
or Wilson
Elizabeth


CONTENTS

res of Johnston Co. N.C. & died there in Oct. 1830
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1837 Dec 12 (illegible) from roll

5.255
North Carolina 

Elizabeth Willson
widow of William

who died on the ____
of ______
in the State of N.C.
who was a private in the ____ commanded
by Captain _____ of the ______commanded
by NC in the R
evolution
for two years
________________________________________
________________________________________
Inscribed on the Roll Fayetteville
at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents
per annum, to commence on the
4th day of
March, 1831.
______________________________________________
________________________________________________
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 day of
Decr 1853 and sent to
Geo C Ames
__________________________________________
_______________________________________________
Arrears to the 4th of Present
Semiannual allowance ending

Revolutionary Claim,
Act July 4, 1836
Section the (illegible)
Recorded by H.R. Weightman Clerk
Book D, Vol 2 
Page 382
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Declaration
In order to attain the benefit of the 3rd Section of
the act of Congress passed the 4th July 1836
State of North Carolina
Johnston County
On this 4th day of November 1844 personally
appeared before the Subscriber an acting Justice of
the peace in and for the County aforesaid Mrs
Elizabeth Willson Resident of Johnston County
aged 86 years who being duly sworn according to
Law doth on his oath make the following
declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the
provision made by the act of Congress passed
the 4th July 1836
That she is the widow of William
Willson who was a private Soldier and served
his Country in the War of the privalichan that he
her husband the said William Willson Enlisted in
the year 1777 for the space of Three years and
served under Captain Simon Alderson that the
Recollects distantly the time he left home to Jan
the (illegible) that it was about one year after they
were married and the Remembrance of the time is
very fully impressed on her memory from the fact
of his (illegible) situation during the long absence of
her husband from home. That she was legally
married to the said William Willson in the month of
June 1776 in Johnston County by the Reverand Pinken Hayes
 a Baptist Preacher that her Maiden Name
was Elizabeth Ward That she has no record of the
marriage nor does she believe any was ever made
or kept nor were the ages of her children ever
Registered in any place her husband being and
illiterate and ignorant man paid no attention
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to any thing of the last she has had Two Children
the oldest one of whom is Elezebeth is now in the 67
year of his age and William my next child
has been dead some years Elizabeth was born I
belive in the same year in which her husband
left home for the army. That her husband
the said William Willson died in Johnston
County in the month of October 1830 aged 74
years and that she has remained a widow ever
since as will more fully appear by referencet o
proof hereunto appended
Her 
Willson X Elizabeth 
Mark

Sworn to and subscribed on the day
and year above written
Her 
Willson X Elizabeth 
Mark

Before me
J G Gully (illegible)
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State of North Carolina
Johnston County 
I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with
Mrs Elizabeth Willian as above that
she is a person of Strict truth and full faith
and credit may be given to her statement and
I further certify that she is from bodily
infirmity unable to attend without great
trouble and hazard the Court of the County
that his memory is good and the mind perfectly
same and she has a distinct recollection of the
counts of the past
Given under my hand and seal
this 4th day of November 1844
be
John J Gully Clk seal
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6470
Elizabeth Willson
(illegible)of William
NC
April 26, 1845, ┃
Act 4 July 1836
m16c30
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State of North Carolina
Johnston County
On the 30th day of November 1844 personally
appeared before the Subscriber a Justice of the
peace in and for said County James Adam
aged 94 years a pensioner as a soldier of
the Revolutionary War who being duly sworn
according to Law doth upon his oath make
the following affidavit. This affiant Testifies and
says. That he was well acquainted with
William Willson of Johnston County who was a
Soldier during the Revolutionary War that he
served with him as long as he was in the war
and found him in the service when he entered
it and left him in the service, I know he
belonged to Capt. Simon Aldersons Company
This affiant knows William Willson was
legally married to Elizabeth Ward and I
also know that William Willson died in
Johnston County about the year 1830
his
James x Adam
Mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year
above written before me
John G Gully JP
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State of North Carolina
Johnston County
I Thomas Bagley Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter
for the County of Johnston do hereby certify that
John Gilly whose name appears to the foregoing
Certificates is now and was at the time of executing
the same an acting Justice of the Peace in and for
the County afforesaid and that the signature
purporting to be his is genuine
Given under my hand and
Seal of Office December 27th 1844
Thos Bagley Clk
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State of North Carolina 
Johnston County ⎬ 
Court of Pleas & Quarter session
February Term 1845
I Thomas Bagley Clerk of the Court of Pleas
& Quarter Sessions in and for Johnston County
do herby certify that the foregoing papers
in the matter of the application for a
pension of Mrs Elizabeth Wilson was
duly exhibited at said Court and
after examination thereof was
Approved by the same
In Testimony whereof I
hereunto subscribe my name
and affixed the seal of said
Court at office at Smithfield
the 27th Febuary 1845
Thos Bayley Clk
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State of North Carolina ⎬ Know all men by these
Johnston County ⎬ presents that we William
Willson and Simon Peace are held and firmly
Bound unto Richard Caswell Esq Gour &c in
the sum of Five hundred pounds (illegible) to
payment well and truly to be made we
bind ourselves our heirs Executors administrators
and assigns only and severally firmly by
these presents Sealed with our seals and dated this
day of June 1776 (seventeen hundred & twenty six)
The condition of the above obigation is such
that whereas the above bounden William
William hath on the day and the obtained
(illegible) for marrige to be celebrated between
him & Elizabeth Ward, name of them doth
not hearafter appear any lawful cause to
abstruct the said Marriage then the
above oblgation to be void otherwise to
Remain in full force and virtue
Lest
William Willson seal
Wm Ward
Simon Peace seal
State of North Carolina
Johnston County
I Thomas Bagley Clerk of the Court of
Pleas & Quarter Sessions for the County afforesaid
do herby certify the above to be a true copy
from the orginal filed in this offer
Given under my hand and
Seal January 14th 1845
Thom Bagby Clk
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Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 18332

Elizabeth Willson
Widow of
William Willson
Priv. Rev. War
Act: July 4th 1836
Index: -- Vol. (illegible), Page 343
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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(illegible)
Elizabeth Willson
NC
May 24th 1842
Let to Hon R. M Saunders
Jany 30 '46
G. C. Ames Sept 7 1852
G.C. Ames 30th Novr 1853
act 4 July (illegible)
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Elizabeth Wilson Widow
of William
North Carolina
Admitted.
Act 4th July 1836.
2 years private at $80 per
annum from 4th March 1831.
Payto,
Elizabeth Wilson, (widow)
Certificate to
G.C. Ames Esqr
Washington D.C
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5255
N. Carolina
Elizabeth Willson
wid
William
act 1836
April 13/57
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Elizabeth Wilson
Widow of William Wilson
of N. C.
Applied for Rev Pension Act
4th July 1836
Suspended on N. C. list
see Back Suspended can page 278
this can may have been admitted
Please get out papers
J T. Stevens
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA.
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE.
I WILLIAM HILL, Secretary of State, in and for the State of North Carolina, do hereby certify
that it appears from the muster-rolls of the Continental line of this State in the Revoltionary War, that William Willson a private Soldier in Capt. Aldersons
Company of the 5th Regiment, entered the service on the day of 1777 for the term of three years, and that he was
omitted in February 1778, and that he drew a land warrant
for three years services.
Given unto my hand this 19th
day of April 1845.
W Hill
Secretary of State
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE.
I WILLIAM HILL, Secretary of State, in and for the State of North Carolina, do hereby certify
that it appears from the muster-rolls of the Continental line of this State in the Revolutionary War
, that William Willson a private soldier in Capt.
Aldersons- Company of the 5th Regiment, entered the service on the
day of 1777, for the term of three years and that he was
omitted in February 1778 and that he drew
a land Warrant for three years services.
Given under my hand this 18th
day of Sept 1844,
Will Hill Secry
of State
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA.
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE.
WILLIAM HILL, Secretary of State, in and for the State of North Carolina, do hereby certify
that it appears from the muster- rolls of the Continental line of this State, in the Revolutionary War
, that William Wilson a private soldier in Capt Andersons
Company of the fifth Regiment, entered the service on the
day of 1777 for the term of three years, was omitted in
Febry 1781 that a land warrant No 4523 for 374
acres, was issued for his services, drawn by Genl J. T. Rhodes on the 22nd day of Decr 1796
Given under my hand this 19th day of June 1852 1852
W. Hill Secretary of State
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA.
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE.
I, WILLIAM HILL, Secretary of State, in and for the State of North Carolina, do hereby certify
, that it appears from the muster-rolls of the Continental line of this State, in the Revolutionary War
, that William Wilson a private soldier in Capt. Aldersons
Company of the 5th Regiment, entered the service on the
day of
1977, for the term of three years, and was enlisted in
February 1778, and is the only one of that name in said Company, and that he drew a land warrant for three years service on the 22nd Decr 1796. There was no other William Wilsonin the 5th Regiment
Given under my hand this 3rd day of Decem 1853.
W Hill Secretary
of State
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 Washington. June 13, 1852
James E Heath Esq
Sir

I enclose herewith
a Power of Attorney in the case of
Elizabeth Wilson, widow of William, of
North Carolina under the act of 4 July 1836
I wish to have the
privilege of examining the papers on
give files in support of this claim
Very Respectfully
Your Obt Sert
Geo. C. Ames
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State of North Carolina
Johnston County
On this 4th day of December 1845 personally
appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the
peace in and for said County Elisha Starling a
Resident of said County aged 70 years who
being duly sworn according to law doth
upon his Oath make the following affidavit
This affiant testifies and says that he
lived for many years in the same
Neighbourhood where William Willson and
Elizabeth Willson did I know the fact that
William Willson had a land warrant for going
in the Revolutionary War

Elisha Starling
Sworn to and subscribed on the day
and year above before me
J. M. Watson J. P.
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State of North Carolina
Johnston County
I hereby certify I am personally acquainted with
Elisha Starling that he is a aged
and Respectable man and his statement
may be relied upon as true and earnest
Given under my hand this
4th day of December 1843
J. W. Watson J P
State of North Carolina
Johnston County
I Thomas Bagley Clerk of the Court of Pleas &
Quarter Sessions in & for the County and State
afforesaid do hereby certify that J. W. Watson
whose name appears to the foregoing affidavit
is now and was at the time of executing
the same an acting Justice of the peace in &
for said County & that the signature
purporting to be his is genuine
Given under my hand and
Seal of Office
January 21st 1846
Thos Bagley Clk
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State of North Carolina
Johnston County
On this 20th day of January 1846 personally appeared before
me a Justice of the Peace Levi Richardson aged 73
years a resident of said County who having been first
duly sworn according to law doth upon her oath make
the following affidavit
This affiant Testifies and says that
he was personally well acquainted with William Willson
deceased and with Mrs Elizabeth Willson his widow
who is now applying for pay for his services in the war
I know that this William Willson who I lived near for
many years is the William Willson who served in the
Revolutionary War and drew a military land warrant
for his services I know the fact this is the same man I
have often heard him speak of it and of being in Captain Aldersons Company
his
Levi  X Richardson
mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and
year above before me
James Hinnant Clk
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State of North Carolina
Johnston County
I hereby certify I am personally well acquainted with
Levi Richardson he is an aged and
Respectable man and his statement may be
relied upon as true and correct
Given under my hand and seal
this 20th day of January 1846
James Hinnant JP
State of North Carolina
Johnston County
I Thomas Bagley clerk of the Court of
Pleas & Quarter Sessions in and for the County
and State afforesaid do hereby certify that
James Hinnant whose name appears
to the above affidavit is now and
& was at the time of executing the same an
acting Justice of the Peace in & for said and the
Signature purporting to be his is
genuine. Given under my
hand and seal of office
January 2(illegible)th 1846
Thos Bagley Clk
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State of North Carolina
Johnston County
On this 5th day of December 1853 personally
appeared before the Subscriber a Justice
of the Peace in and for said County Mrs
Ann Gully aged 92 years a pensioner
of the United States and William Walker
and Severly made Oath according to
Law that they have been well acquainted with
Mrs Elizabeth Wilson Widow of
William Wilson decd and say she is
Very Old and is about Mrs Gulleys
age Say 92 years and is now living
at this time
her
Ann X Gully
mark
Wm Walker
Subscribed and sworn to before
me the day and year first above
Written and I do hereby Certify
that Mrs Ann Gulley & William Walker
are creditable
Witnesses
Benajah House (illegible)
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Brief in the case of Elizabeth Willson widow of William
Johnston County and State of North Carolina
act 4th July 1836.
Claim, ("original", or .)
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance,
William served three years as a private to 1780- proved by James
Odom, Levi Richardson & Certificate Secretary of State of North Carolina
William and Elizabeth Maried 1st June 1776- proved by Marriage Bond.
William died in October 1830. proved by James Odom and Elizabeth Wilson
Elizabeth now a widow-- proved by Levi Richardson & James Odom.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?

Name and residence of Agent
G.C. Ames Esqr
Washington D.C.

Charles H. Rhett
Examining Clerk
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State of North Carolina
Johnston County
On this 16th day of December 1853 personally appears
before me John P Cook one of the
Justices of the Peace for said County Elizabeth Wilson a resident of said County and assigned and
acknowledge the within Power of Attorney to
be her act and deed
Given under my hand and
seal this 16th day of December 1853
Jno P Cook JP
State of North Carolina
Johnston County
I John H Keneday Clerk of the
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County of Johnston in the State aforesaid Certify that John P Cook Esq whose Certificate appears above is an acting
Majistate of said County duly commissioned and Sworn and was at the time of executing the same
and that the signature thereto purporting to be his
is genuine.
In Witness whereof I have hereunto
Subscribed my name and affixed the
Seal of said Court at Office the 17th
Day of December AD 1853
John H Keneday Clk
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Know all men by these presence that I
Elizabeth Wilson of the County of Johnston and State of North Carolina do hereby constitute
and appoint George C Ames of Washington
City my true and lawful attorney for
me and in my name to examine into
and prosecute my claim that may be
due me for the servises of William Wilson
my deceased husband
in the revolutionary war under the several
acts and resolutions of Congress relative thereto
and to receive the certificate of Pensions when
issued by the department
In witness whereof I hereunto set
my hand and seal this 16th day
of December 1853
Signed in presents of
Jno P. Cook JP
her
Elizabeth X Wilson
mark
G. W. Pool
(illegible)
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Washington Nov. 25, 1853
Hon. L.P. Waldo
Sir
I have to request that the
case of Elizabeth Wilson Widow
of William Wilson, of North Carolina
act 4 July 1839 rejected some time
since under the 5 years Rule May
be re-examined
Mrs. Wilson Claims for
her husband said in the Continental
sine as a 3 years man-- and states
that her husband drew land as such
Her claim is sustained
by the testimony of James Odem a
Revolutionary solder and also by Sevi
Richardson, the you (illegible) of both
of there is certified to by Her (illegible) the 
same is formerly a member of
Congress and afterwards minister to
Spain
the critificate of Secretary
Hill shows that Willson, enlisted in
the 5 Regt in 1777, and was (illegible)
in July 1778, but this does not show
that he left the service at that time
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but that he was not at (illegible) at that time,
had been confined to some other Company
By the son of North Carolina
soldier was entitled to draw Land from
the State who did not serve as much of
two years-- you will find a copy of the
saw filed in the case of Mrs Nancy Ralston
widow of Isaac of Illinois, Willson must
have served as much as three years therefore to enable
him to draw said 
this is a (illegible) claim
and I hope will be allowed without further
delay
Very Respectfully
You obt sevt
Geo C Ames
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Washington June 28 1852

James E Heath Esq
Sir

Enclosed you will find
the certificate of the Secretary of State of
North Carolina, filed as additional
evidence in support of the claim of Elizabeth
Wilson Widow of William Wilson under the
act of 4 July 1836, from that state
Mrs Wilsons husband served more than two
years in the Continental Line, that he
acquired a right to bounty (illegible) for 3 years
service, and that he transferred his claim
to said Land to Genl J. T. Rhodes to whom
the warrant was issued in 1796. The
marriage of these parties having been established
this certificate will furnish sufficient proof
of service I hope to authorize the issuing of
a certifcate to Mrs Wilson
Very Respectfully
your Obt sert
Geo C. Ames
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State of North Caroline Johnston County
Know all men by these presence that I
Elizabeth Wilson widow of William Wilson
(illegible) who was a solder of the Revolutionary War
of the County of Johnston do hereby-
Constitute and appoint George C Ames
my well and Lawfull attorney for me and
in my name to claim for a pension for me
under the act of 1836 an account of the servises
of my deceased husband in the Revolutionary War
and I hereby authorise my said attorney George C
Ames to execute all papers and documents in
Relation to said Claim in the pension office
Washington to file additional widow do
all things that I could do were I personally
present hereby ratifying and confirming all
that my said agent or attorney shall lawfully
do in the premises witness my hand and seal
this 7th day of June 1832
Signed in presence of
her
Ann Gully
Elizabeth  X Wilson ℗
mark
M Gully
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State of North Carolina
Johnston County ⎬
On this 7th day of June 1832 before the
Subscriber an acting Justice of the Peace
in and for said County personally appeared
Elizabeth Wilson and acknowledged the
foregoing Power of attorney to be her act
and deed
In witness whereof I have hereunto
set my hand and seal the day and year
above written
J. G. Gully JP ℗
State of North Carolina
I John H Keneday Clerk of the Court
of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for the County of Johnston and
State aforesaid certify that J G Gully is a magistrate
as above and the the foregoing Signature purporting
to be his is genuine In Witness whereof I have
hereunto affixed my official seal and subscribed my name the 7th day of June AD 1852
John H Keneday Clk