Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 6335, for William Lewis, South Carolina
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(3 - 1776)
SERVICE
S.C.
Lewis, William
NUMBER
R. 6335
CONTENTS
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South Carolina
District of Fairfield ⎬
On this twenty second day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty five, personally appeared in open Court,
before John R. Buchanan Judge of the Court of
Ordinary for Fairfield District in the State aforesaid, now sitting, William Lewis, a resident of Fairfield District aforesaid in the State aforesaid aged seventy five years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath [strikethrough: say] make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7th 1832. That he was born in Caroline County State of Virginia, on the ninth day of October A.D. 1759 that his age was recorded in his deponents father's family Bible. That deponents
fathers name was John Lewis, and deponent has seen the record of his age in said Bible.
That said Bible was taken to Natchez Mississippi by Gray Briggs, a grand son of deponents father twenty five or thirty years ago:
That deponents father removed from Virginia to South Carolina, Fairfield District when as deponent has ever understood [strikethrough: when] he was four
years old, and deponent was living when called into service at the mouth of the Wateree Creek, on the Fairfield side of the Wateree River. 
That deponent has lived in Fairfield District and on branches of the Wateree Creek, ever since the Revolutionary war, with the exception of two years he lived in twenty five Mill Creek in Fairfield District (deponent there about twenty five and six years old) and two years he lived
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in Richland District in the Congaree River (Deferment then about twenty seven and eight years
to) and with the exception of the last sixteen if during which time he has lived where ^he now lives to wit, on the public road from Winnsbrough to Rocky Mount and sixteen miles from the former and three miles from the latter place and still in Fairfield District.
That deponent was called into service in this manner, the Militia Company to which he belonged was divided into three divisions or
classes, and one division a class only was called out into service at one time. That deponent marched with the class in division to which
he belonged whenever that class is division was called into service. That deponent was no substitute and supposes he may be considered as having been drafted.
Deponent never received a discharge in writing. His commanding Officer always gave verbal orders to his men that they were discharged and had liberty to return home. Their lawful term having generally expired and the relief having come in.
Deponent would refer for his character for unacity, and their beliefs of his services as a soldier of the revolution to Colonel Austin F.
Peay, (Senator in the State Legislature) Captain
John Hollis, William Johnston, Jeremiah Taylor, The Rev.d Wm Carlisle and Rev.d Thos. Hall
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That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein named.
First Tour. The first tour of duty performed by Deponent was ^directed to Charleston So. Ca. in the summer of the year 1776 and shortly after the Battle of fort Moultrie. Captain Francis Tidwell
was the Captain. The Company rendezvoused at the Wateree Fairfield District and marched toward Charleston by the River road, through Richland and Orangeburg District, and were discharged below McCord ferry on the Congaree River, having there meet the Militia troops from
Charleston on their way home. The Company had not joined the other Companies of the Regiment when discharged, we had beloved
John Winn, the Colonel Commanding the Regiment joined. Deponent saw no Continental Officers this tour. Deponent served this tour one month as a private soldier.
Second. The second time performed was to
Georgia the year of 1779 and in spring and summer months of that year. Captain Charles Lewis commanded the company. The Company met at Winnsborough and were marched
to Georgia was crossed the Congaree River at Fridays ferry, and thence were marched on to the Savannah River at Augusta Georgia, was occasionally across the river in Georgia in Scouting parties. From Augusta was marched down to Stone to the south of Charleston in So. Ca. and at Stone was finally discharged. Col. Wm. Goodwyn com
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[from previous page: com-] manded the regiment and was present, [strikethrough: Gen] Brig.r General Williamson commanded the whole Militia. There were four or five hundred militia there, Col. Hammond and regiment, Col. Singleton + regiment, Col. Goodwyn and
regiment were there and also Col. John Winns regiment (Col. Winn not there). There were same regulars there and Captain Prince,
+ Capt. John Buchanan [strikethrough: and Capt. Hugh Milling] were there. After the troops left Augusta they
fell in with Gen.l Lincoln and army of regulars. They were then all marched on to Stono, Deponent was placed [strikethrough: under the] on the advanced guard under Capt. John Milling [strikethrough:  . . .  of the States]. The Militia with the regulars under Genl Lincoln
lay Stono for some time our Gen. Lincoln & the regulars were left there when the Militia were discharged. [strikethrough: Deponent some] Some of the American guards were fired upon
at {illegible: James?] bridge on Ashley river where the army was in its way to Stono. The enemy were repulsed. Deponent served three months and one week as a private on this tour.
3rd" The third tour performed was to Purisburg So. Ca. This time deponent believes was after the attack on Savannah in October 1779, and he supposes it to have [strikethrough: been in] commenced in Dec-. 1779 or in Jan 1780. Captain John Smith commanded the Company, and beloved John Winn commanded the regiment. The Company met at Winnsborough, thence marched to Congaree and crossed this river at Howells ferry, below the present town of Columbia, went
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William Lewis
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through new Market on the was to Howells ferry (now market then a place of deposit or depot) passed in through Orangeburg and Beufort District until the army arrived at the Village of Purisburg in the Savannah River. There were no troops at Purisburgh excepting Col. Juo. Winns Regiment two or three hundred strong. Deponent served three months a private in this tour.
4th. The fourth tour performed commenced in the month of August 1780 and on the 9th day or on the day or two preceding Capt. Charles Lewis he commanded the Company (a brother of deponent) General Thomas Sumpter commanded
the whole army in this side Wateree River. And was on this side this river when the battle of
Camden was fought in which Genl Gates was defeated. Joined Sumpter on his way down
to Camden, was at Chesnuts ferry in the Wateree when the battle took place. Heard of General Gates defeat and retreated up to Fishing Creek, this Chester District; there was overtaken by Colonel Tarleton of the British Cavalry, surprised in consequence of no rear picket guard being
posted, the army waited, many prisoners taken (as also the English prisoners in Genl
Sumpter care) and a considerable number of Genl Sumpters men were killed. Deponent
made his escape, lay out for some time and finally was taken his over by the enemy
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Deponent watched an opportunity and seized a horse and made his escape, He then joined Colonel Baker from Georgia, Captain Josiah Scott commanded the Company deponent was attached
to. Deponent remained under these officers for performing military duty until he was compleled by Pickens to leave the Service two weeks before Christmas of the same year he entered this last tour. Deponent served for months as
private this tour.
5th.
The fifth tour performed was to Orangeburg So. Ca. This tour commenced in Dec.-1781 or January or February 1782. Captain Charles Lewis commanded the Company and Colonel Edward Lacy commanded the Regiment. No regular troops there. Deponent served three months as a private this tour.
Deponent cannot by reason of old age and the consequent loss of memory, swear positively to the exact dates of the different tours of duty stated above, nor to the names of many of the officers commanding, nor is he certain
that he has stated every time in its  proper order of time but he is certain the length of time specified in each he served as stated and that he served in all fourteen months and one month as a private soldier and for such service he claims a pension. That
he served with an embodied corps called into [strikethrough: with an embodied corps called into] by competent authority. That he was always in the field, and that for the time during
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which the service was performed he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension is conicity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State
Sworn to and subscribed this day and year aforesaid 
[Signatures: 
Wm Lewis
John W Buchanan A _ D]
I, John Hollis late a soldier in the revolutionary War, and now a pensioner of the United States
under the Act of Congress of the 7th" June 1832, residing in Fairfield District, hereby certify
that I am well acquainted with William Lewis who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that I believe him to be seventy five years of age. That I was in the same service with said Wm. Lewis in his fifth tour mentioned to Orangeburg. That I have no doubt he served as long as stated, and have no doubt he served as he stated in the other tours. That he is refered and believed in the neighborhood [strikethrough: in the neighborhood] where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that I know such to be the fact.
Sworn and subscribed the day
and year aforesaid
[ Signatures: John Hollis
John Buchanan A. _ D.]
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I Jeremiah Taylor late a soldier of the revolution and now a pensioner of the United States under the Act of Congress of the 7th June 1832, residing in the District of Fairfield aforesaid, hereby Certify that I am well acquainted with William Lewis who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that I believe him to be seventy five years of age; that I served with said William Lewis in his second time mentioned to Augusta Georgia. That I am satisfied be served the time he mentions as he had served nearly three months before he left Augusta for Steno and must have served fully three months and one week as he states. Deponent was sent on another expedition and did not
go to Steno, that I served with said Wm Lewis on his last town to Orangeburg, and thus I served three months and have no doubts he served three months in this tour as he states; That he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that I concur in that opinion and know such to be the fact, and that I
have no doubt of the accuracy of every statement he has made, he being a man of truth and respectability of character.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
[Signatures: John R. Buchanan A. _ D.
Jeremiah G Taylor ^ by mark]
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33,749
2nd 4.5 hour proved
by living witnesses
viz. 3 mo 7 ds
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6 mo 7 ds
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Wm. Lewis 3rd Sheet
I William Carlisle a Clergyman of the Methodist denomination residing in the District of Fairfield aforesaid hereby certify that I am well acquainted with William Lewis, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that I believe him to be seventy five years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution and that I concur in that opinion. That he is a man of standing in society and of unacity
Sworn and Subscribed
the day and year of aforesaid
[Signatures: Wm Carlisle
John R. Buckman
O. Jrd D.]
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 mentioned applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he States. And the Court further certifies that it appears to them that William Carlisle who has signed the preceding certificate is a Clergyman resident in the District of Fairfield aforesaid, and that Captain John Hollis and Jeremiah Taylor who have also signed the foregoing certificates are residents of the said District, [strikethrough: and] are credible persons, and that their statements are entitled to credit.
And the said Court further certifies that the foregoing in three sheets / contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of William Lewis for a pension.
In testimony whereof I said John R. Buchanan Judge of the said Court of Ordinary [strikethrough: do hereby certify] have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this eleventh day of June 1836
[Signature: John R. Buchanan O. F.D.]
[? folded letter imprint?]
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PAGE 1.
POWER OF ATTORNEY - Revolutionary Pension Claims.
_________________________________
Know all Men by these Presents, That I, John Lewis of Allochiway County, East Florida a Son of William Lewis deceased hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint M. THOMPSON, Esq., of Washington City, D. C., my true and lawful Agent and Attorney, to prosecute the Claim of my Father Wm Lewis decd for any amount of Revolutionary Penson, or Increase of Pension, that may be due; and I hereby authorize my said Agent to examine all papers and documents in relation to said claim, on file in the Departments at Washington City, or elsewhere; to file additional evidence or arguments; and to receive the Certificate which may be issued for said Claim, and to appoint one or more substitutes under him for the purposes herein expressed; and to do all things that I might or could do were I personally present. Hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney and Agent shall lawfully do in the premises, and revoking all former powers.
WITNESS my hand and seal this first day November A. D. 1852
John Lewis
Signed and sealed in the presence of
Hon A. Owens
O. R. Thompson
STATE of South Carolina
[strikethrough: County] Fairfield Dist
On this first day of November A.D. 1852 before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, personally appeared John Lewis and acknowledged the foregoing Power of Attorney to be
his act and deed, for the purposes therein mentioned. 
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand, the day and year aforesaid.
[signature: Benj. Rarenel] J. Peace
In this blank, if the claimant be alive, he will insert his name, and execute the power. If he be dead, the widow, if alive, will insert her name, (stating the fact that she is his widow,) and execute the power. If both be dead, then any one of the children may insert his, or her name, (stating the fact that he or she is the son or daughter) and execute the power.
If there be neither father, mother, child, or children, then there is no person entitled under the existing rules of the Department, and the power of Attorney need not be executed.
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Claim of
Act of
___________________________
STATE OF South Carolina
Fairfield District ⎬ [strickethrough: County]

Be it Known, That on this first day of November A. D., eighteen hundred and fifty two before the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared John Lewis a resident of Florida in said County, and made oath according to law that he is the identical John Lewis who executed the foregoing power of attorney, and that he is directly interested in said claim, and makes this affidavit to be filed with such additional evidence or arguments as said Agent may use in prosecuting said claim.
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and
year aforesaid, before
[Signature: Benj. P Ravenel] J. Peace.
[Signature: John Lewis]
I Benj P Ravenel Justice of the Peace, in and for said County do hereby certify that John Lewis 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
[Signature: Benj P Ravenel] J. Peace

State of South Carolina
Fairfield District
I, O. R. Thompson Clerk of the Court in the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Benj P Ravenel before whom the foregoing papers were executed, was, at the date of the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly authorized by law to administer oaths; and the name thereunto subscriber is his signature
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official seal, this first November day of A.D., 1852
[Signature: O. R Thompson
Clerk of the Court of Commons
Pension Genl by
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Aug- 1852
_____________
Revolutionary Pension Claim of William Lewis of So. Car. Pr. of atty from Wm. Lewis to M. Thompson
Filed July 3d 1852
Papers call
for
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R. A. WATERS, Print., D street, bet. 9th and 10th.
_________________________________________
POWER OF ATTORNEY - Revolutionary Pension Claims.
_________________________________________
Know all Men by these Presents, That I, hereby constitute and appoint
my true and lawful Agent and Attorney, to prosecute the Claim of Wm Lewis
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 elsewhere; 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 me as one of his Executors to appoint one or more substitutes under him for the purposes herein expressed; and to do all things that I might or could do were I personally present. Hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney and Agent shall lawfully do in the premises. WITNESS my hand and Seal this 19 day of May A. D., 1852
[Signature: Edward Lewis]
Signed and sealed in the presence of
[Signature: _ Postell]

STATE OF South Carolina
District of [illegible] 55:
COUNTY OF 
On this 19th day of May A. D. 1852.
before me, the subscriber, a Justice the Peace in and for the County aforesaid. personally appeared Edward Lewis and acknowledged the foregoing Power, of Attorney to be his act and deed, for the purposes therein mentioned.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand, the day and year aforesaid.
[Signature: A.S. Wallace,
(Mart,]
J. Peace.
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[Note: in this section, anywhere that "____" is placed is blank]

Claim of
Act of
__________________
STATE OF____
COUNTY ____
SS.
Be it known, That on this ____ day of A. D., eighteen hundred and fifty ___ before the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid personally appeared ____ a resident of ___ in said County, and
made oath according to law that he is the ____
who was a Revolutionary Pensioner ___
at the rate of ____ Dollars per annum; that has been ___ informed that the said Pension ought to be increased; that he is directly interested as 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.
_______
J. Peace.
I, ___Justice of the Peace, in and for said County do hereby certify that ___ 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.
____ J. Peace.

The State of South Carolina
[illegible: ___] District
I John G Enloe Clerk of the Court of ^Commons plus District [strikethrough: Court] in the [strikethrough: County] and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that A. S. Wallace Esq before whom the foregoing papers were executed was, at the date of the same magistrate [strikethrough: Justice of the Peace] in and for said County, duly authorized by law to administer oaths; and the name there unto subscribed, is his signature
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official Seal this Twenty eighth day of
June A. D. 1852.
John G Enloe Clerk.
[illegible to the left bottom of page, a seal]
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[Note: any location of "___" is blank in the document]
STATE OF ___
COUNTY OF ___⎬ ss

It is hereby certified that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited before me ___that ___was a 
Revolutionary Pensioner of the United
States at the rate of $___ per annum and that ___died on the ___ day of eighteen hundred and ___ leaving surviving ___ and that ___ the only surviving child ___ of the aforesaid.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed
my seal of office this ___ day of
one thousand eight hundred and fifty-___
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Top Right Side: 
June 5,1940.

RA-J/ILL
William Lewis
______________
R. 6335

Top Left Side: 
Mr. John S. Mayfield
Box 26, Benjamin Franklin Station
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sir:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of William Lewis, who was born in 1759 in Carolina County, Virginia, and was taken prisoner during the battle of Fishing Creek, on August 18, 1780.

The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, R. 6335, based upon service of William Lewis in the Revolutionary War.

William Lewis, son of John Lewis, was born October 9, 1759 in Carolina County, Virginia, and moved with his father at the age of four years to Fairfield District, South Carolina. The name of his mother was not given.

William Lewis applied April 22, 1835 for the pension which might have been due under the Act of June 7, 1832 on account of his service in the Revolutionary War. He resided then on the road between Winnsborough and Rock Mount, in Fairfield District, South Carolina. He stated then while residing at the mouth of Wateree Creek in Fairfield District, South Carolina, he enlisted and served as a private in the South Carolina troops, at different times, as follows:  in the summer of 1776, one month in Captain Francis Tidwell's company, Colonel John Winn's regiment from the spring or summer of 1779, three months and one week in Captain Charles Lewis (soldier's brother's) company, and in Captain John Willing's company, Colonel William Goodwyn's regiment; from December 1779 or January 1780, three months in Captain John Smith's company; from August 9, 1780, in Captain Charles Lewis' company, was in the battle of Fishing Creek where he was taken prisoner but succeeded in seizing a horse and made his escape, then joined Captain Josiah Scott's company, Colonel Baker's Georgia regiment and served until about two weeks before Christmas, when he was taken sick and returned home; from December 1781 or 1782, three months in Captain Charles Lewis'
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company, Colonel Edward Lacey's South Carolina regiment.

The claim for pension of William Lewis was not allowed as he failed to furnish proof of the alleged service as required by the pension laws.

The name of the wife and date and place of marriage of William Lewis are not shown. In 1852, his son, John Lewis, resided in Alachua County, Florida, his age not shown. ^ In 1836- about 25 or so years ago.- Gray Briggs, a grandson of this soldier's father, went to live in Natchez, Mississippi, about 1806 or 1811; no further data were given regarding him.

In May 1852, Edward Lewis made affidavit before a Justice ofthe Peace in York District, South Carolina; no relationship between him and the family of this soldier was stated.

Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER,
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator.
1836

2.
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[Top Right Hand Side: ]
December 9, 1937
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BA-J/EEL
William Lewis-R.6335

[Left Side:]
Mrs. W. B. Houston
225 3. St. George Street
Gonzales, Texas

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to William Lewis, who served in the Revolutionary War in the Second South Carolina Regiment.

The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 6335, based upon the military service in that war of William Lewis, the only soldier of that man who served in the South Carolina troops, that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this office.

William Lewis, the son of John, was born October 9, 1759, in Caroline County, Virginia, and when four years of age, moved with his father to Fairfield District, South Carolina. The name of his mother is not shown.

April 23, 1835, while residing in Fairfield District, South Carolina , on the road between Winnsborough and Rocky Mount, William Lewis applied for pension and stated that while residing at the mouth of Wateree Creek in Fairfield District, South Carolina, he enlisted and served as a private with the South Carolina troops, as follows: from the summer of 1776, one month in Captain Francis Tidwell's Company, Colonel John Winn's Regiment; from the spring or summer of 1779, three months and one week in Captain Charles Lewis' (soldier's brother) Company, and in Captain John Willing's Company, Colonel William Goodwyn's Regiment; from December, 1779, or January, 1780, three months in Captain John Smith's Company; from August 9, 1780, in Captain Charles Lewis' Company wa sat the battle of Fishing Creek, where he was taken prisoner, but succeeded
in seizing a horse and made his escape, then joined Captain Josiah Scott's Company, Colonel Baker's Georgia Regiment and served until about two weeks before Christmas, when he was taken sick and returned home from December, 1781 or January, 1782, three months in Captain Charles Lewis' Company, Colonel Edward Lacey's South Carolina Regiment.
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The claim of William Lewis for pension was not allowed as he failed to furnish proof of service as required by the pension laws.

The date of his death is not shown.

In 1862, Soldier's son, John Lewis, lived in Alachua County, Florida. His age and the name of his mother are not shown. Gray Briggs, a grandson of the soldier's father, moved to Natchez, Mississippi, about 1795 or 1800. The names of his parents are not stated. In 1852, one Edward Lewis made affidavit in York County, South Carolina; no relationship to the soldier was shown.

Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator.
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[Top Right Side: ]
February 15, 1937
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
BA-J/JEEL
William Lewis-R.6335

[Top Left Side:]
Mr. J. H. Marion
Box 2179, Charlotte
North Carolina

Dear Sir:

The data which follow are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim R.6335, based upon the military service in that war of William Lewis.

William Lewis, the son of John, was born October 9, 1759, in Carolina County, Virginia. The name of his mother is not given. When he was four years old, his father moved to Fairfield District, South Carolina.

After the Revolution, William Lewis continued to reside in said Fairfield District, except for two years when he resided on the Congaree River in Richland District.

April 22, 1835, while residing in Fairfield District. South Carolina, on the road between Winnsborough and Rocky Mount, William Lewis applied for pension and stated that while residing at the mouth of Wateree Creek in Fairfield District, South Carolina, he enlisted and served as a private with the South Carolina troops, as follows: from the summer of 1776, one month in Captain Francis Tidwell's Company, Colonel John Winn's Regiment; from the spring or summer of 1779, three months and one week in Captain Charles Lewis (soldier's brother)
Company, and in Captain John Willing's Company, Colonel William Goodwin's Regiment; from December, 1779 or January, 1780, three months in Captain John Smith's Company; from August 9, 1780, in Captain Charles Lewis' Company, was at the battle of Fishing Creek, where he was taken prisoner, but succeeded in seizing a horse and made his escape, then joined Captain Josiah Scott's Company, Colonel Baker's Georgia Regiment and served until two weeks before Christmas, when he was taken sick and returned home; from December, 1781 or January, 1782, three months in Captain Charles Lewis' Company, Colonel Edward Lacey's South 
Carolina Regiment.
[In Right Hand Margin by the above paragraph: Could not identify any officers but Col Lacey. Named a Col. Baker of Ga- but no Capt Josiah Scott.]
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The claim of William Lewis for pension was not allowed as he failed to furnish proof of service as required by the pension laws.

The date of his death is not shown.

In 1852, soldier's son, John Lewis, lived in Alachua County, Florida. His age and the name of his mother are not shown.

Gray Briggs, a grandson of the soldier's father, moved to Natchez, Mississippi, about 1795 or 1800. The names of his parents are not stated.

In 1852, one Edward Lewis made affidavit in York County, South Carolina: no relationship to the soldier, William Lewis, was shown.

Very truly yours


A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator.
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October 1, 1912.

Hon. Benjamin R. Tillman,
United States Senate.

My dear Senator:
In response to your letter dated the twenty-seventh and received the thirtieth ultimo, I have the honor to advise you that a careful search of the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fails to afford any information in regard to Arthur Watson, James Hezekiah Watson, Jacob Shuler, Reuben Pickett, Isaac Bush, Abner Mays, Stephen Bettis,  Matthew Smith, of William Baird, described by you.
There are in the Revolutionary War files of this Bureau, claims for only two John Watsons who enlisted from South Carolina, neither of whom is represented as having enlisted from
Ninety-Six District.
^In the claim of John Watson, R. File No. 11, 202, the soldier is shown to have enlisted from Chester District, South Carolina, and died in 1810, leaving a widow Bethiah. In the claim of John Watson, W. File No. 4,846, the soldier appears to have enlisted in Craven County, South Carolina, and died June 14, 1821, leaving a widow, Mary Frances. If you will state whether you desire the record of either of the above pensioners, the same will be furnished you.
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In the claim R. File No. 6, 335, Revolutionary War, it is alleged that William Lewis was born October 9, 1759, in Caroline County, Virginia; that he removed to Fairfield District, South Carolina, where he resided when drafted, serving
as follows:
Summer, 1776, Private, Captain Francis Tidwell
company, Colonel John Winn's regiment; one month.
Spring 1779, Private, Captain Charles Lewis' company, Colonel William Goodwin's regiment; three months, one week,
December, 1779, or January, 1780; Private, Captain John Smith's company, Colonel John ^Winn's [strikethrough: Will's] regiment; three months.
August 9, 1780; Private, Captains Charles Lewis (soldier's brother) and Josiah Scott's companies; was taken prisoner in battle of Fishing Creek, but escaped soon after; four months.
December, 1781 or January or February, 1782; Private, Captain Charles Lewis' company, Colonel Edward Lacy's regiment; three months.
On April 22, 1835, while still a resident of Fairfield District, South Carolina, he made an application for pension which was rejected on the ground of insufficient proof of service as required by the Act of June 7, 1832, under which he applied.
In 1852, a surviving son, John, was a resident of Alachua County, Florida. The above noted is the only William Lewis of South Carolina, found on the Revolutionary ^? See W. Lewis R. 6334^ War pension records.
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3
From the papers in the claim, Sur. File No. 18, 264, it appears that Jacob Wise was allowed pension on his application executed November 1, 1832, while seventy-three years of age and a resident of Edgefield District, South Carolina (his native State). He states that he volunteered in Captain John Hammond's company, Colonel Leroy Hammond's regiment, and was in an expedition against the Cherokee Indians; that soon after, he served three months in Captain Frank Singfield's company, Colonel Leroy Hammond's regiment, in an expedition to Florida. His next service was in captain John Hammond's company, Colonel Leroy Hammond's regiment, in the expedition to Stono.
He states that he served at various other times under Captains Ryan, Curtis, Bacon and others, and that he served altogether two years.
There is no further data.
Very respectfully,
John Davenport
Commissioner.
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[Letterhead: John S. Mayfield]
[Received stamp: Received  May 19[illegible] Div 14 [illegible]]

8 May 1940.

Gentlemen:
I should appreciate it if you would kindly give me whatever information you have suitable regarding William Lewis, fighting on the side of the American colonists, who is said to have been taken prisoner by the British during the Battle of Fishing Creek, South Carolina, on August 18, 1780.
It is understood that Lewis was born in Caroline County, Virginia, on October 9, 1759, and that he died in Fairfield County, South Carolina on May 18, 1841.
It is also known that he received a pension
for his services as a Revolutionary War Soldier
I hope my request causes you no inconvenience and I assure you of my appreciation.
Sincerely yours.
John S. Mayfield
Veterans Administration
Washington, D.C
Box Six Twenty, Benjamin Franklin Station, Washington, D. C.
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[Seal: Top Left- Received Dec 3 1937 Mail Sub-Div. 16 Vets. Adm. [illegible]]

225 E. St George
Gonzalez, Texas
November 30, 37

Director of Pensions
Washington D.C.

Dear Sir:
The following information was
received from the adjutant General's office in the War Department.
William Lewis served in the revolutionary
war. Was a member of the Second South Carolina regiment, commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Marion.
He enlisted November 4, 1775.
Kindly give me any further information that you can, about this William Lewis.
Thank you for this information
Yours very truly
Mrs. W. B. Houston
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J. H. MARION
COUNSELOR AT LAW
CHARLOTTE. N. C.
---
Box 2179
February 18, 1937

[Seal: Received Feb 20 1937 [illegible]]

Veterans Administration
Washington, D. C.
Attention Mr. A. D. Hiller, Exec. Asst.
______________________________________
Gentlemen:

In Re: William Lewis, Pension Claim R6335
---
I am in receipt of yours of Feb. 15th, enclosing report showing certain data disclosed by an examination of the papers in the above numbered file; for which I wish to express
my sincere thanks.
This William Lewis was an ancestor about whom I am trying to secure the facts necessary to complete the proof of the line of descent, William Lewis died in 1841. Two of his sons were John Lewis and Edward Lewis, and I have no doubt that the communications referred to in your report dated in 1852 were
from these two sons of the soldier, William Lewis. If the file discloses why William Lewis was unable to furnish proof of service required by the pension laws, I should like very much to ascertain the facts. If it would be practicable for me to obtain photostatic copies of all papers in the file, I would be very glad to pay the cost of having these copies made. I should appreciate your letting me know about that.
I wrote my friend, Senator Byrnes, of South Carolina, some days ago in regard to obtaining the information about William Lewis from your office, and I think he has communicated with you about that.
My request to Senator Byrnes included the names of James McQuiston and Gladden King. You have covered James McQuiston
in your letter of Feb. 15th.
As to Gladden King, who was a son in-law of William Lewis, the Revolutionary soldier, it is my understanding that he received a grant of bounty land for his services either in the War of 1812 or in one of the later Indian wars, which land was located near Shrevesport in the State of Louisiana. There is no doubt that he received the grant of land as a bounty on account of military service, but what the service was is not disclosed by our records. I should like very much to secure the data about this grant of land to Gladden King, and if it is disclosed by any records in your office,
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I trust that it will be possible for you to furnish me with the data. If not disclosed by any records in your office, is there any other bureau or governmental department in which records are kept which might cover the transaction?
Again assuring you of my appreciation of the services rendered, I am
Yours very truly,
[Signature: J. H. Marion]

jhm/ID
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Box 2179
Charlotte, N. C.
December 31, 1936

Bureau of Pensions
Department of Interior
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sirs:
I wish to obtain certified copies of the application for pension made by the following Revolutionary
soldiers:
William Lewis, Fairfield District, South Carolina
Andrew McQuiston, Fairfield or Chester District, S. C.
James McQuiston, " " " " "
Archibald McQuiston " " " " "
These soldiers served in the South Carolina militia under Gen. Thomas Sumter in the command of Col. Edward Lacey.
Please advise me as to amount of fees required for search and copies and I will promptly remit to cover.
Yours very truly,
[Signature: J. H. Marion]
J. H. Marion
JHM: ID
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[Letterhead: United States Senate,
WASHINGTON, D. C.]

Trenton, S. C.
September 27, 1912.

Hon. James L. Davenport,
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.

My dear Mr. Davenport:
The local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is making a strenuous effort to increase its membership.
If you could give them anything from the records of the following soldiers, who probably made application for pension, it would be greatly appreciated by my friends and neighbors:
{in the list of names, name have either ? or o prior to the first name and all have check marks behind the name; ? or o are noted below prior to the first name]
? John Watson.
o Arthur Watson,
o James Hezekiah Watson,
? William Lewis,
o Jacob Shuler,
o Reuben Pickett
o Isaac Bush,
o Abner Mays,
o Stephen Bettis
? Jacob Wise,
o Matthew Smith,
o William Baird of Augusta, Ga.
All of the above were soldiers in the Revolution, and probably all enlisted from Ninety-Six District, South Carolina. If you can show from your records that any of the above did military service, I will appreciate your writing me to that
effect.
Very sincerely yours,
S. R. Tillman
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May 17, 1937
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Mr. J. H. Marion
Box 2179
Charlotte, North Carolina

WILLIAM LEWIS
R. 6355
BA-J/[illegible- MGIF}:MLB

Dear Sir:
You are furnished herewith, as requested, photostatic copies of twenty-three pages of original thereof on file in claim for pension, R. 6335, based upon service of William Lewis in the Revolutionary War.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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[Handwriting overlays typed copy]
Typed document: 
BA-J/MLB
No. 375
May 14, ____7.

REV. & 1812 WARS SECTION xxxxxxx War & Navy, Branch 970
XXXXXXXXX

Rev. War claim for pension for pension of William Lewis
File No. R.6335 Actual  1 of each page
$5.75 25 pages
xxxxxxxxx

Kindley leave margin of 1 1/2 inches at top of each page and return papers in case in folder with corresponding name and number.  The work "omit" written in pencil on those pages are not to be copied.
Chief, Rev. & 1812 Wars Section

[Handwritten on page is as follows:
List of pages to Judge Sacarion: 
Sol's. appl. April 22, 1835 9 pages sending with Wm Carlisle & at bottom of page, John R. Buchananan - Jun3 11, 1836
Letter of Jun -'36 to John Buchanan Esq., Winnsborough, S.C.= 1 p.
Sols. appl.- Aug. 1-1836 = 2 p
Letter from John Buchanan- Aug 3 1836- Winnsborough to Com. Th Hon. J. L. Edwards- 1 page
Let. to J. Richardson, Esq., Winnsborough, S. C., Aug 20, 1836= 1 p
Let. from s. A. Bettis Jan. 30, 1848, Chester Co. House, S.C.
Let. to S. A. Bettis Feb 19, 1848= 1 p
Power of atty- for John Lewis- Nov. 1-1852- both sides= 2 p
Comp. Lewis Report Dec 1401852.- 1 p
Let. from M. Thompson to Hon. Jos. E. Hearth Feb. 11-1853 = 1 p
Let. to M Thompson June 4- 1853 1 p
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[Handwriting overlays typed copy]
Typed document:
BA-J/MLB
No. 375
May 14, ____7.

REV. & 1812 WARS SECTION xxxxxxx War & Navy, Branch 970
XXXXXXXXX

Rev. War claim for pension for pension of William Lewis
File No. R.6335 Actual 1 of each page
$5.75 25 pages
xxxxxxxxx

Kindley leave margin of 1 1/2 inches at top of each page and return papers in case in folder with corresponding name and number. The work "omit" written in pencil on those pages are not to be copied.
Chief, Rev. & 1812 Wars Section

[Handwritten on page is as follows:
List of pages to Judge Sacarion:
Sol's. appl. April 22, 1835 9 pages sending with Wm Carlisle & at bottom of page, John R. Buchananan - Jun3 11, 1836
Letter of Jun -'36 to John Buchanan Esq., Winnsborough, S.C.= 1 p.
Sols. appl.- Aug. 1-1836 = 2 p
Letter from John Buchanan- Aug 3 1836- Winnsborough to Com. Th Hon. J. L. Edwards- 1 page
Let. to J. Richardson, Esq., Winnsborough, S. C., Aug 20, 1836= 1 p
Let. from s. A. Bettis Jan. 30, 1848, Chester Co. House, S.C.
Let. to S. A. Bettis Feb 19, 1848= 1 p
Power of atty- for John Lewis- Nov. 1-1852- both sides= 2 p
Comp. Lewis Report Dec 1401852.- 1 p
Let. from M. Thompson to Hon. Jos. E. Hearth Feb. 11-1853 = 1 p
Let. to M Thompson June 4- 1853 1 p
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March 12, 1937
XXXXXXXX

Mr. J. H. Marion
Box 2179
Charlotte, North Carolina

WILLIAM LEWIS
R. 6355
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Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request photo static copies of the papers on file in pension claim of William Lewis, Revolutionary War soldier, whose record was furnished you February 15, 1937.
In the claim cited above, there are twenty-three pages to be copied. The cost is twenty-five cents a page.
Please make remittance of $5.75 by money order drawn to the order of the Treasurer of the United States, when the copies will be made and mailed to you, if you decide to have them.
It may be stated that this is a very frail set of papers and extra handling in the preparation of photostatic copies is necessarily injurious to them, therefore, a very full abstract was furnished you. That old soldier did not apply for pension until so late a date that it was difficult for him to obtain the proper evidence of his service. He submitted a South Carolina State report of payments made for Revolutionary War service of a William Lewis, but proof was not established that he was identical with that William Lewis, and the affidavits of two comrades were submitted who served a part of the time with him, but absolute proof of the full time necessary to entitle him to a pension was not furnished to the satisfaction of the then Pension Office, War Department.
In regard to Gladden King, as reported to Hon. James F. Byrnes in your behalf, no record of a claim for pension was found for service of that soldier.

Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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[Portions of this page are typed and others are handwritten}

Typed portion:
February 15, 1937
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
BA-J/MMHF/eel

Mr. J. H. Marion
Box 2179, Charlotte
North Carolina

Dear Sir:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Andrew, James and Archibald McQuiston, all of Fairfield District, South Carolina, also, William Lewis.
There are no claims for pension or bounty land on file based upon service in the Revolutionary War of an Andrew, a James or an Archibald McQuiston, under any spelling of that surname. The record of only one William Lewis, of Fairfield District, South Carolina, has been found. All papers in his claim for pension, R. 6335, have been examined very carefully and the data found have been incorporated in a report herewith. These official reports have been accepted as authentic by various historical, patriotic and genealogical societies and it is hoped will be just what you need in your research.
It is regretted indeed that your letter could not have been answered at an earlier date.
Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator.

Handwritten: 
See further comms. with Hon. Jaruis F. Byrnes on file in Misc Files - under Byrnes
_______________

on this subect- & under Gladden Kin in [illegible: neg_] files-
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[Note: portions of this document are typed and other handwritten]

Letterhead: 
J. H. MARION
COUNSELOR AT LAW
CHARLOTTE. N. C.
Box 2179

Receipt stamp: Received Apr 27, 1937 Mail Sub-Div. Vets ADM [illegible_] 37

Typed:
April 26, 1937

Veterans Administration
Washington, D. C.

Gentlemen:
In Re: William Lewis
R. 6335

I am in receipt of your Official Receipt dated April 13th, for $5.75 which I forwarded you to keep in connection with request for photostatic copy of record in regard to the above - named soldier.
I have not, however, received the photostat which I requested and would thank you to trace.

Yours very truly,
[Signature: J. H. Marion]
J. H. Marion
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Letterhead:
J. H. MARION
COUNSELOR AT LAW
CHARLOTTE, N. C.

Handwritten:
Rev & 1812 War
D

Typed:
Box 2179

April 9, 1937

Veterans Administration
Washington, D. C.

Received Stamp: Received APR 10 1937 Mail Sub-Div. [illegible: - ] Vets Adm 32; 20881

Attention Mr. A. D. Hiller, Exec. Asst.
_____________________________________

Dear Sirs:
In Re: WILLIAM LEWIS
R. 6335
BA-J/MMHF: MLB

Your letter of March 12th was received in due course and would have had my earlier attention but for absence from the office on account of sickness.
I should like very much to have the photostatic copy of this record made at your earliest convenience and for that purpose I am herewith enclosing a money order drawn to the order of the Treasurer of the United States for the sum of $5.75.
I regret that the very full abstract furnished by your office is not sufficient to cover the points for which I need the record and that I find it necessary to put you to this trouble.

Your further attention will be greatly appreciated.
Yours very truly,
[Signature: J. H. Marion]

JHM: ID
enc. [initialed: M]
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Two-Page Document:
Left Side- 
1912. Oct. 1. Hist to Hon. B.P. Tillman Fr.
_____________________
1937. Feb 15. Hist to J. H. Marian Eh.
_____________________
1937- Feb 17. Hon J. H. Brynes inf this hist sent Feb 15, 1937
_____________________
1937-12 Mde. 12 Mr. J. H. Marion adv. Cost of photos, etc MH [illegible]
_____________________
1937 May 17- Photos mailed to Mr. J. H. Marion & Acctg Dept notified same later JLB.
_____________________
1937 - Dec 9/ Hist to Mrs. W. B. Houston EL
______________________
1940 - June 5 - Hist to John S. Mayfield-  ILL

Right Side- 
"Rejected" stamp
6335.
P. O. Wm Lewis
Service: ________________
Enlisted: Printed list of 1852 shows cause of suspension "For further that proof of services from the South Carolina records"
Discharged:_____________
Application filed: _______________18__
Alleges: ____________
Re-enlisted: ________________
Attorney: _________________
P. O. _______________
______Recognized. ________Contract
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Comptroller Genl's Office
Columbia So. Ca.
Dec. 14th 1832.
"No 356 Book I: Issued 19th Oct. 1784 to Mr. William Lewis for seven pounds four shillings and three pence fartting Sterling for one hundred and one day Militia duty p.  accot. audited.
Principal [British pound sign] L 7:4:3 1/4
Interest 0:10:1.
~~~~~
"Octo. 84, I No 356 
Mr. William Lewis his account of 101 days Militia Duty amontg to
[British pound sign] L7:4:3 1/4 Seven pounds, four Shilling & three Pence farthg Sterlg."
I do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true copy as taken from the Records of this Office.
For Comptroller Genl
James A Black
"Deputy"
(No Seal of Office)
Entered.
__________
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William Lewis 2d.
S. C
Letr: to Jos. Buchanan
[strikethrough: 27 June 1836 & to 20 Aug. 1836]
To
S. A Bettis
[Strikethrough: Feb. 19/48
to Wm Thompson June 4/53]
June 1832
Page 43

Revy. Pension Claim of John Lewis of So Car. pr. of atty from his son Jno. Lewis
To M. Thompson
Fild. Nov 23 '52
Papers Cald for
~
Col Thompson
Page 44

Feby 7/48
Elnq my matters care of
of William Lewis [written over]
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City 
DC
Page 45

Chester C. House So. Ca
January the 30" 1848.
Sir, 
A. William Lewis of Fairfield District So. Carolina applyed for a pension under the Act of the 7th June 1832, about the 1835, and his claim was disallowed. I am now employed as the Agent in his claim and will be obliged to your department if you will inform me what is the objections and to its admission
I understand from Genl. Buckhanon the former agent that the last correspondence took place in August 1836 and that report has been mislayed
I have the honor to be
Your obedient servant
S. A. Bettis

J.L. Edwards Esq
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
DC
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M. Thompson
June 4 /53
Page 47

Pension Office
June 4 1833

Sir
The certificate of the Comiss. Genl. of So. Ca. filed as additional evidence in the case of Wm. Lewis of So. Ca. under Act of 7 June 1832 has been examined.
Some evidence must be furnished identifying the Wm. Lewis therein mentioned with the claimant.
This may be done by procuring from the Comiss. Genl. the days of the service occurred, & the names of the Officers under whom he served.
M. Thompson Esq
Present
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Washington
Feb. 11th 1853
Hon. Jos. E. Heath
Commr. of Pensions
Sir
I herewith inclose the
Certificate of the Comisstr. Genl. of South Carolina, in support of the  Claim made by William Lewis of that State. In the 23rd Jul.1836, under act of 7th June 1832.
I have the honor
to the Most respectfully
M. Thompson
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Envelope: 
Mail Stamp: Winnsboro S.C.  AUG [illegible]

Left Side:
Aug 11
Wm Service S. C.
Mail

Center: 
Revolutionary Claims
________________
The Hon.ble
J. L. Edwards Esquire
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
Dist. Col.umbia

Stamp: "FREE"
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Winnsborough August 3rd" 1836
Dr. Sir,
Enclosed you will receive the additional evidence in the application of William Lewis for a pension, required by your Letter of June last
I feel satisfied that it is impossible to
obtain higher evidence than that now perished. All his brothers and all others who were with him in the tours he deposes to, are dead years ago, excepting Taylor F Hollis whose evidence is already forwarded and they were with him only two tours.
His personal truth therefore as the next best in evidence must be relied on in support of the other tours and this he can produce any number of witnesses to support. But I could not be believe that any further evidence in that point could be necessary and so I advised him.
I am Very Respectfully,
Your Att. Inv.
Jo. Buchanan
In Am.
 J. L. Edwards Esq.
Comm: Pensions
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L. A. Bettis
Feb 19 '48

Omit
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Pension Office
Feby. 19 1848
Sir
In answer to your letter of the 30- Nlto.I have to inform you that the claim of William Lewis has not been allowed in consequence of his failing to produce satisfactory evidence shows that he rendered as much as 6 mo Service.
He set forth in his declaration 5 tours of service in the Militia of S. Carolina, which should be sustained by the news, in the office of the Commissioner General of that State.
S. A. Bettis Esq.
Chester C. H
So Carolina
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So Carolina
____________
William Lewis E.
_________________
Susp.d
________________
Ans In. Buchanan 27th
[strikethrough:1830] do. 20th
[strikethrough: Augt. 1836
Let. to. L. A. Bettis
Feb. 19. '48 checkmark] 
Act-  7 June 1832
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John Buchanan
June 27 1836
O. C
Page 55

Sir
have
War Dept
Pension off
June 3rd

Sir
The papers in support of the claim of Wm Lewis enclosed in your of 11  have been examined & placed in our files.
He alleges 5 terms of militia service in Sth Carolina and altho still residing in that State he furnishes evidence of the 2nd & 5th terms only.
The regulations require the best attainable evidence and he should therefore procure the depositions of his old comrades & neighbors to each term or show that he has used due diligence to do so [strikethrough: unless]
He should also state the reasons which have prevented him from applying earlier.
John Buchanan Esq
Winnsborough
S. Co
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War Dept Rev Office
August 20. 1836

Sir
The amended statement
of William Lewis has been filed with suspended cases in this office.
The regulations require that every applicant should produce the best proof in his power. It has been ascertained that the
we rolls of service of those who
served in S. Carolina in the office of W. Saval Esq Auditor Genl at Columbia.
Proof of the applicants service should therefore be obtained from said office in order to a favorable decision.

J. Richardson Esq
Winnsborough S.C.
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Evidence of Wm Lewis. Service

John Hollis
Pensioner
3 Nov.:
states that he served at Orangeburgh [strikethrough: with Lewis] in the 5th tour in same service with Lewis - has no doubt that he served three months that he Wm. Lewis is reputed in his neighborhood
to be a Rev.  Soldier. [strikethrough: Hollis [illegible]]

Jeremiah Taylor
Pensioner:
Served with Lewis in his 2d tour 3 months 7 days- he is
satisfied that Lewis served 3 mo 7 days because the 3 [illegible] had nearly expired before he left Augusta.
Also served with him in his 5th tour at Orangeburgh has no doubt Lewis served 3 tours at
Orangeburgh.

Clergyman's
_____________
Certificate:

As to reputation as a Rev. soldier& his moral character.
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Statement of Wm. Lewis
Ent [Enlisted]: Capt. Francis Tidwells Co: in Summer of 76 S.C.
Served one month        1 mo__

2d: Capt Chas Lewis Co. in 1779Spring & Summer
Col. Wm Goodwyn in Georgia.
Capt John Milling Served - 3 Mos- 7 days

3d. Capt John Smith's Co. 1779 or 1780   3.

4th. Charles Lewis & Capt:  Josiah Scott served 6 mo. part of time prisoner  4 mos.

5 3 mos. in Capt Ch Lewis Co.:    3 mo
In 1781 or 1st of 1782 ------

Col. Edward Lacy - No 14, 7
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Envelop:

Free Revolutionary Claims
____________________________
____________________________

The Hon.ble J. L. Edwards Esquire
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City,
D. C.

Mail Stamp:
Winnsboro S. C. Jun 12

Left Side: 
June 20 
Original 
S. C.
______
______
Mail
____
____

The Hon.
be
J. L.
Edward Esquire
Mail
Revolutionary Claims
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City ┃
D.C.
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State of South Carolina
District of Fairfield
-
On this first day of August A.D. 1836 personally appeared in open Court before John R. Buchanan Judge of the Court of Ordinary now sitting, William Lewis, a resident of Fairfield District in the State aforesaid, (and who lately in said Court made his declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832), who being duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath say:
That as regards the additional evidence required by the War Department in their Letter of the 27th June 1836 signed by J. L. Edwards Esqr. he has it that in
his power to obtain the evidence called for. That his comrades in the several tours to which deponent has deposed in his above mentioned declaration are all dead or removed to place unknown to Deponent
excepting Jeremiah Taylor and Captain John Hollis whose depositions in relation to the two Tours of Militia duty in which they severally will engaged with deponent are already forwarded with Deponents declaration. That deponent knows of no other evidence, and believes there is no other evidence that would go to strengthen that already forwarded [illegible] [strikethrough: it might] further evidence to sustain his personal truth may be thought necessary. He is advised however that the depositions of Capt. Hollis, Jeremiah Taylor and the Revd Mr Carlise, and the Certificate
of the Judge of Ordinary are sufficient on that point.
That the reasons which have prevented him from applying earlier are first that his services were freely received his Country without any view to a
compensation of this kind, and secondly that his circumstances in a pecuniary point of view
were such as did not under it absolutely or ever pressingly necessary to resort to a pension
from his country as a means of support. And
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that for these reasons deponent had at first determined not to make application for, or take any steps to obtain a pension:
That he was induced to change his original intention by the persuasions of many friends, who represented that the la was not intended exclusively for the indigent, and that there in better circumstances than deponent, and whose services were not greater if so great as those of deponent were receiving were receiving the
benefit of the law of Congress of June 7th 1832.
Sworn in and subscribed, the
day and year aforesaid
{Signatures: 
Wm. Lewis
John W. Buchanan
Ordinary]
I John R. Buchanan Judge of the
Court of Ordinary for Fairfield District, do hereby Certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court on the additional evidence required by the War Department, in the matter of the application of William Lewis for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 1st day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty six.
John R. Buchanan
Ordinary of F.D.
[Seal is affixed but illegible]
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THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Form VAM-51
12 - 5 - 41

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*

Division of Veterans' Administration Archives

Lewis, William Grade Private LINE Virginia (Lees Legion)

WARRANT NUMBERs  12308 and 13987  ACREAGE 100  ISSUED May 16, 1791
to ~not shown-
_________
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of ""Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800"" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non- commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.
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THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Form VAM-51
12 - 5 - 41

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*

Division of Veterans' Administration Archives

Lewis, William Grade Private LINE Virginia (Lees Legion)

WARRANT NUMBERs  12323 ACREAGE 100  ISSUED November 12, 1791
to John Clingman, assignee
_________
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of ""Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800"" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non- commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.