Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 7,148, for William Lewis, Virginia
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(3 - 1776)
Service
Va
Lewis, William
Number
S.7.148

Contents carded
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North Carolina 16.294
William Lewis
of Surry. Co - in the State of N.Car:
who was a pr in the [blank] commanded by Captain [blank] of the Regt - commanded by Col. Halcomb in the Va line for 13 months.

Inscribed on the Roll of North Carolina at the rate of 43 Dollars 3 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24th day of July 1831. and [illegble] In Weight
(clk) Rock Ford. N.Car

Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 86.66
Sem-anl. allowance ending 4 Sept- 21.66
$108.32

{Revolutionary Claim,
Act June 7, 1832}
Recorded by M.Rice - Clerk,
Book E Vol. 6 Page 47
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William Lewis
NC
8423

Admit as private
13 mo $43.33

11.12.13_[illegible]_1.2.7_
P. 323
4 April
[faded] John Weighs

[faded]
In Surry Co
Rock Ford
NC
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Brief in the case of William Lewis
County of Surry in the State of NCarolina
(Act 7th June, 1832.)

1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Open Court
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
3. How old is he? 70 years
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.

[Table]
Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.
Years, Months, Days.
Spring of 1780 - 1 [month] - Private - Capt. Williams
forepart of Summer - 3 [months] - " - Capt Barnet Col [illegible]
Fall of 1780 - 3 [months] - " - " " M. Buckly
July 1781 - 6 [months] - " - " " "

5. In what battles was he engaged? none
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Pittsylvania Virginia
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? His own declaration
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.

Richard Cutts
Examining Clerk
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Declaration of William Lewis
Virginia Troops

8423..

return to J.Cowles
Hamptonville
NoCa
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State of North Carolina
Surry County}
SS
On this 14 day of August
in the year of our Lord 1832 formmaly appeared in Open Court before the worshipful County County Court for the county of Surry now sitting William Lewis, a resident of Wilks County North Carolina, aged [crossed out word] Seventy years, who first being duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of congress passed June 7th 1830
That he entered the service of the United States [illegible] the following named officers, and served as here in stated
- In the Spring of 1780 he served one month as a  vollunteer under Capt Robert Williams & went out to North Carolina after Forces in the latter part of the Spring in fore part of Summer in May drafted into the company of Col Burrnet, this was the year 1780.
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but little while with Wayne. [General Anthony Wayne]. Were discharged by Major Buckley this discharge is lost was for 3 months, in the Februay [February] following 1781 was again Drafted in to Capt [illegible] Co joined Major Buckley, in Charlotte County [Virginia] from Charlotte he was detached into the Regiment commanded by Capt Purnell, Capt Pruit, were marched by way of Carters Ferry [Jamestown-Scotland Ferry] on James River. 

Thence on after the Brittish [British] on to old Jamestown where we had an engagement.  Our Col. was accidentally killed a few days previous by the carelessness of our of his own men, 

we were afterwards commanded by Col. Halcomb [Philemon Holcombe] We followed up Cornwallis [General Charles Lord Cornwallis] to York town [Yorktown, Virginia] when he was captured by Gen Washington [General George Washington] 

he was then discharged by Col  Halcomb [Philemon Holcombe] this discharge for six months & is lost. he Ended at the time of his Drafts in the County of Pittsylvania Va
ended there after the war until about fifteen years ago when he moved to Avery Co. No Co, [Avery County, North Carolina] and has for short time only lived in the edge of Wilkes County [NC] joining the land of Avery [County].

he recollects that Gen Wayne [General Anthony Wayne]  Gen Washington [General George Washington] & other Generals were at the siege of York Town [Battle of Yorktown, Va.]

he hereby relinquishes any claim to a Pension or annuity except the Present and declares that his name is
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not on the Pension Roll of any agency in any state or Territory
Sworn to and subscribed this day & year above written 
William x his mark Lewis
Interlined before signed.
Test John Wright CC
And the court do hereby declare their Opinion that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier [illegible] States
R. H. Parks
Wm C Martin} Court
Thos. Williams} Presiding,
I John Wright Clerk of the County Court of Surry County do hereby Certify that the foregoing contains the Original Proceedings of the Said Court in the matter of the application of William Lewis for a Pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of Office this 14 day of August 1832
John Wright CC
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June 7, 1937
xxxxxxx
BA-J/MCS
William Lewis, S. 7148

Mrs. Mary Du Pree
Fort Valley
Georgia

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your request for the Revolutionary War record of William Lewis of Surry County, North Carolina.

The data which follow were obtained from appears from papers on file in pension claim, S.7148, based upon the military service of William Lewis.

The date and place of birth and the names of his parents were not given.

While a resident of Pittsylvania County, Virginia, he enlisted in the spring of 1780 and served one month as private in Captain Robert Williams' Virginia company. In the early summer of 1780 he enlisted and served three months in Captain Burnet's company in Colonel Holcombe's Virginia regiment. In the fall of 1780 he enlisted and served three months in Captain Burnet's Virginia company. He enlisted in February, 1781, and served six months in Captain Burnet's and Pruit's companies in a Virginia regiment commanded first by Colonel Purnell and then by Colonel Holcombe and was in the battle of Jamestown and the siege of Yorktown.

About 1817 he moved to Surry County, North Carolina.

He was allowed pension on his application executed August 14, 1832, at which time he was seventy years of age and was living in Wilkes County, North Carolina.

There are no data on file relative to family of William Lewis.

He died June 17, 1838.

Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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MMHF
Rev. and 1812 Wars Section
[clerk note: This is the best to Copy]
November 12, 1923

Mrs. A. G. Poindexter
615 Lamar St.,
Fort Worth, Texas

Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 7148 it appears that William Lewis, while a resident of Pittsylvania County, Virginia, enlisted in the Spring of 1780 and served as a private one month in Captain Robert Williams' Virginia Company. 
In early Summer 1780 he enlisted and served three months in Captain Burnet's Company, Colonel Holcombe's Virginia Regiment. In the Fall of 1780 he enlisted and served three months in Captain Burnet's Virginia Company. In Feb. 1781 he enlisted and served six months in Captain Burnet and Pruit's Companies, Colonel Purnell and Holcombe's Regiment. Was in the battle of Jamestown and at the Siege of York.
About 1817 he moved to Surry County, North Carolina. He was allowed pension on his application executed August 14, 1832 while a resident of Wilkes County, North Carolina aged seventy years. He died June 17, 1838. There is no family data on file.
Respectfully,

Commissioner.

[clerk note: Miss Wilson not direct Mrs. A. G. C - to General Acct. Office for last pension paid etc.]
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[clerk note: The other is the best sheet to Copy]
MMHF
Rev. and 1812 Wars Section
October 9, 1923

Mrs. B. B. Hanna
Weaverville, N. C.

Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 7148 it appears that William Lewis, while a resident of Pittsylvania County, Virginia in the spring of 1780 enlisted as a private and served one month in Captain Robert Williams' Virginia Company.
In early summer 1780 he enlisted and served three months in Captain Burnet's Company, Colonel Holcombe's Virginia Regiment. In the Fall of 1780 he enlisted and served three months in Captain Burnet's Virginia Company. In 1781 he enlisted and served six months in Captain Burnet and Pruit's Companies, Colonel Purnell and Holcombe's Regiment. Was in the battle of Jamestown and at the Siege of York.
About 1817 he moved to Surry County, North Carolina. He was allowed pension on his application executed August 14, 1832 while a resident of Wilkes County, North Carolina aged seventy years. He died June 17, 1838. There is no family data on file.
Respectfully,

Commissioner.

[clerk note: From Agency Book]
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Fort Valley, Georgia 
May 13, 1937

Veterans Administration
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sir:
Please send me Revolutionary pension record of William Lewis 1835 pension of Surry Co. N. C. And oblige.

Mary H Du Pree
Mrs. Mary Du Pree
Clerk Court of Ordinary
Peach County
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Fort Worth, Texas.
Oct. 3rd, 1923.
Commissioner of Pensions,-
Dear Sir,-
Have you a William Lewis, who drew a pension, he was from Pittsylvania Co. Va.? If so, please tell me when the pension was discontinued, or was it issued to anyone else on account of being dependent on William Lewis. I am trying to trace my Revolutionary ancestor William Lewis of Va. One William Lewis was in Culpeper Co. & another in Albemarle Co. The William Lewis was alive in 1838. Have you any account of the William Lewis passing out near that time, He had two sons Asa Lewis (who never married) and Elias Dodson Lewis who married Jennie Green of Buncombe Co. N. C.
Any information whatever will be so much appreciated by 
Mrs. A. G. Poindexter.
615 Lamar St. Forth Worth, Texas.
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To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Dear Sir:-
William Lewis was in the Revolutionary War, and he was from either Surry or Wilkes, which I understand was practically the same Co. in N. C. he is said to have received a Pension, He filled powder horns & carried water for the soldiers, & later was in

[stamp]
U. S. PENSION OFFICE N
AUG 25 1923
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House of Commons, will you kindly give me his record, and oblige yours very truly.
Mrs. B. B. Hanna
Aug 22, 1923. 
Weaverville
N.C.

PS.
Thanking you in advance.
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[left hand page] 
1923 Oct.9 Hist to Mrs BB Hanna. mms&L
1937 June 7 hist to Mrs Mary Du Prae

[right hand page]
Rev War 
7148
INVALID.
File No. 7148
William Lewis
Pri Rev War
Act: June 7th 1832
Index:Vol. 1st, Page 220

[Arrangement of 1870.]
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State of No Ca} This day William
Surry County} Lewis Sr came before me Josiah Cowles a Justice of the peace for the County aforesaid and made Oath in due form of Law, that he is the Identical Person who has sworn & whose name appears to the foregoing declaration that he was prevented from Attending Court last week & of procuring the Attendance of a Clergyman on account of high waters. that no Other Court is held in the County till August that he now declares that he has no documentary evidence of his Service, nor does he know of any Person by whom he can prove his service. He refers to the Reverend John Angel, a clergyman and William Burgiss a citizen of said County as to their Opinion of his character & service
Sworn to and Subscribed this 20th day of May 1833
Wm x his mark Lewis
before me
J Cowles JP. & M.C.C
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North Carolina} This day came
Surry County} John Angel a Clergyman of the Baptist church & William Burgiss a citizen of said County and made Oath in due form of Law. That they are well acquainted with William Lewis who has sworn to the foregoing declaration and that they believe him to be 70 years of Age & to have served in the Revolutionary war & further that he is a man of Good Character & immpecable integrity
Sworn to and Subscribed
this 20th day of May 1833
John Angel
Wm Burgiss
before me 
J Cowles JP

And the Magistrate further certifies that John Angel whose name appears to the foregoing affidavit is a Respectable Clergyman of my County & that William Burgiss whose name also appears to the foregoing certificate is a Respectable Citizen of said County, and further that in consequence of high waters there was nearly a failure of the court last week, that there was no crossing of the Yadkin except in a Canoe & that with Great difficulty & danger. Given under my hand & Seal this 20 May 1833
J Cowles JP. & M.C.C
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I John Wright Clerk of the County Court of Surry County do hereby certify that Josiah Cowles who has certifyed to the foregoing affidavits is a Magistrate & Member of the County Court of Surry County & that the name as signed is genuine. Given under my hand & seal of Office this 20 day of May 1833
John Wright CC