Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 9,013, Moses Williams, S.C.
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(3-1776)
SERVICE
S.C.   
Williams, Moses 
or Maurice 
Martha   
NUMBER
W. 9,013
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CONTENTS
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4970
South Carolina.
Martha Williams dec'd.
Widow of Moses, alias, Maurice Williams
[edge of page torn] died on the 31 December 1821.
York Dist. in the State of South Carolina
who was a private in the Company commanded 
by Captain [blank] of the [blank] commanded
by [blank] in the [blank]
line for 2 years
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Inscribed on the Roll of Charleston 
at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents
per annum, to commence on the 4th day of
March, 1831, & end 10th May 1838
then she died.
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Certificate of Pension issued the 16th day of
August 1850 and sent to
Hon. D. Wallace, H. R.
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Payable to her surviving children to wit
time annual allowance ending
James R. Williams
&
Esther Williams

{Revolutionary Claim, }
{Act July 4, 1836,}
{Section the}

Recorded by J P Chase Clerk,
Book D Vol 1 Page 385.
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Let. J. R. Williams
Nov. 23/55

Reposted

1884 April 3
Hon Jas. K Jones in that
the name of Mora Williams as a pensioner not
found - If [illegible] by State of S.C. papers may be in 
the archives of the State - To furnish more
data to identify the Soldier of her enquiry
with the husband of this widow
1884 April 2 [ink smeared] Williams giving
history & copy of family record
1884 May 7  Sent copies of papers
& family record to S. W. Williams
Little Rock Ark
1884 May 29  S. W. Williams, that included
pensions of Revy. War were not transferred
from So. Ca. to U. S. pension roll
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South Carolina
York District

On this 11th day of April, one thousand
eight hundred & forty six 1846 personally appeared
in open court & before the Court of Common Pleas now
sitting in Yorkville for the District of York & State 
aforesaid James R. Williams, son of Moses Williams decd. a 
resident of said District aged 62 years, who having first 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
July 4th 1836 granting Pensions to Certain Widows
That this declarant the aforesaid Jas. R. Williams
in the behalf of himself & the other heirs of said Moses
Williams decd. States that the said Moses Williams
was a private & Lieutenant in the South Carolina Militia
in the War of the Revolution the heir understand
and as such he served the United States against the
Common Enemy under the following officers Viz: Capts. 
Joseph Feemster, Jas. Reed & Thos. Robins of Col. Brown's 
Regiment.  That he entered service in the Summer of 
1779 under said Capt. Reed & served a tour to Charleston and 
was wounded in a battle with the Brittish.  his next 
service commenced in 1780 in the Spring & that he remained 
in the Army almost constantly till the end of the
War during which time he was commissioned and 
served as Lieut. under said Capt. Robins about eight
months.  He further declared that the said Moses 
Williams was married in the fall of Seventeen hundred
& Eighty 1780 to Martha Faulk & as husband & wife they
lived together till the death of said Moses Williams who
died on the 31st Dec. 1821 and that his widow Martha
departed this life on the 10th May, Eighteen hundred
and thirty eight, not having intermarried after the
death of her said husband the aforesaid Moses
Williams decd.  He also states that he has no Family.
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Record showing the date of the marriage of the aforesaid
parties nor does he know or bleave [believe] that any record of the 
bond does exist
He further declares that he has reason to beleave
that the said Moses Williams,, Christian name may have 
been controverted, and called Maurace [Maurice, Morris] by some 

James R Williams

Sworn to and subscribed on the day & year first above
written before the Court

Edward Frost
Presiding Judge

And the Court doth hereby Certify that it ws shown in Evidence
to the satisfaction of the Court that Moses Williams, above named
died at his residence in Chester District S. Carolina on the 31st 
day of December 1821 and that his widow Martha died in 
said District on the 10th day of May 1838 leaving surviving
the two following children Viz: James R Williams & Esther
Williams who are the only surviving children of said decd.
and of Lawful age
It was also proven that Jas. R. Williams the declarant
is a person whose statements is due full faith & credit

Edward Frost
Presiding Judge

I James Kuykendal Clerk of the Court of Common
Pleas & General Sessions for York District do hereby
Certify that the foregoing contains the original
procedings of the said Court in the matter of the 
application of the heirs of Moses Williams for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto 
set my hand & affixed my seal of 
office this 15th day of April 1846.

Ja Kuykendal Clerk

[seal]
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May. 2nd 1850
York District So. Car

Hon Daniel Wallace

Respected friend.

I again intrude on your generosity in a pension
claim of Moses Williams my father who was a soldier of the 
revolutionary wars.  and one of those independent spirits who
having gained the prize for which he fought neglected to make
a regular return of his services during that war.  Having made
proof of the date of the death of my father and mother (I suppose
satisfactory) and time of their marriage.  I have proved my
fathers presence in the Florida Campain a term of 4 months
and 20 days.  his prence in Battle at Charleston when the enemy
made 2 attempts on the City and failed, in which battles he was 
severely wounded.  I have proven his presence in Battle at 
the Fishdam, at the Rocky Mount, at the Hanging Rocks at 
Blackstocks and Cowpens.  This proof was made on the oath
of Robert Cowley and Robert Wilson, two of his fellow soldiers
who were his messmates and in most of those engagements stood
shoulder to shoulder with Moses Williams.  He will be found on 
the Comps. Books only 31 days in 1782 are registered to Moses
Williams but to Maurice Williams a nickname of my
father (as I have proved) by which he was called in those
rude days.  There is recorded to this name services agreeing
so exactly with the oral proof I have made that scepticism
would scarcely deny its conclusiveness  But I forbear
argument.  
Der Sir Please attend to this business and be assured
of my best Services when & wherever they may be 
required

Most respectfully your obedt Servt [obedient 
servant]

James R Williams

P. S.  Please direct turn to me
to Carmel Hill Post Office
Chester District S. C.
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Border Springs Mis.               10



James R Williams Esqr.
York District S. C.
Tombsville P O

By mail in haste
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The State of Alabama
Fayette County

Personally appeared before me Austin S. Moseley an 
acting Justice of the peace in and for the County, Esther
Williams Daughter of Moses Williams and Martha Williams
who being duly sworn on her oath sayeth that the enclosed
is the oldest family record that she recollects ever to have
been in her father's house and that the said deponent never 
saw any record of the date of the marriage of her father
and mother to the best of her knowledge and recollection.
Deponent further sayeth that Moses Williams her father died
December 31st Eighteen hundred and Twenty one and Martha
Williams her mother died May the 10th Eighteen Hundred 
and Thirty Eight and also that the enclosed family record
(viz) Benjamin Williams & family is in the hand writing
of John Williams and Moses Williams & family in the 
hand writing of James R Williams 

Esther Williams

Sworn to and subscribed
before me this 18th day of November 1846.

Austin S. Moseley
Justice of the peace

The State of Alabama
Fayette County

I Austin S. Moseley Justice of the 
peace in and for said County do certify
that Esther Williams is a woman of good Character and 
her affirmation entitled to confidence

Austin S. Moseley
Justice of the peace

The State of Alabama
Fayette County

I John C. Moore Clerk 
in and for said County do certify that Austin S. Moseley
is and was at the time of the taking of the above
affidavit an acting Justice of the peace in and for 
said County
Given under my hand and seal of 
office this the 20th day of November 1840

John C. Moore Clerk 
County Court Fayette
County Ala

[seal]
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The State of Alabama
Fayette County

I B. W. Wilson Judge of the County Court of said
county do hereby certify that John C. Moore whose 
name is to this foregoing certificate is and was 
at the time of signing the same Clerk of the
County Court of said county & that his signature 
is genuine & certificate in due form of Law.
Given under my hand and seal this 
20th day of Nov. 1846

B W Wilson 
Judge of C Court      [seal]


South Carolina
York District

Personally appeared before me the subscribing 
Justice and one of the magistrates
in and for said district William McCalley who being duly sworn 
on his oath sayeth that he was personally acquainted with Martha
Williams the widow of Moses Williams for many years before 
the the death of her husband and afterwards untill the death 
of the said Martha.  Deponent further Sayeth that in the Spring
Season of eighteen hundred & thirty eight and to the best of her 
(deponent's) recollection and belief in the early past of the month of May in Said year he (deponent) made a Coffin for
said Martha Williams on application of her family and 
that he saw her corpse laid in the coffin and himself assisted 
to bear the coffin now containing the corpse into a waggon
for the purpose of conveying it to the place of interment 

Wm Mcaulley

Sworn to & subscribed before me this 23rd of January A.D. 1847

S. C. Youngblood
MagS
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Alabama Fayette County

November 22th 1846

Dear Uncle

I now take the privilege of 
sending you a few lines we all well 
and hope these lines will find you all well.
I have assisted Aunt Esther in getting 
his business fixed and am certain that
it is done agreeable to your request
and am satisfied that it is done according 
to Law  I shall add no more only I 
would be glad to hear from you often
I am your nephew until death

Elzey Williams


South Carolina
York District

I Ja. Kuykendal Clerk of the Court 
of Common Pleas for York 
District do hereby certify that Samuel C Youngblood
is a magistrate as above and that 
the foregoing signature purporting to his, is 
genuine
Given under my hand and 
seal of office Jany 26th 1847

Ja Kuykenndal
C.C.C.Pls

[seal]
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In reply to your request of [blank], received [blank]
for a statement of the military history of Moses or Maurice Williams
a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desires
information as contained in his (or his widow's/heirs) application for 
pension on file in this Bureau.    W. F. 9013
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DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT.
Summer 1779
LENGTH OF SERVICE.
served at various times to end of war
amounting to over 2 1/2 yrs.
RANK.
Pvt.
OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.
CAPTAIN.
James Reed
Joseph Feemster
Thomas Robins
COLONEL.
Brown
STATE
S. C. 
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Battles engaged in, Charleston (where he was wounded), Rocky Mount,
Hanging Rock, Fishdam, Blackstocks, Cowpens
Residence of soldier at enlistment, not stated.
Date of application for pension, by son James R Apr. 4 1846  His cl was al
Residence at date of application, of son, James R. York District, S.C.
Age at date of application, of son James R. (see below)
Remarks:  Soldier was the sone of William & Rebecca Williams
was born Jan 8, 1761.  He mar. in the Fall 1780
Martha Faulk.  He died Dec. 31, 1821 in Chester District S.C. where 
she died May 10, 1838.  Children: James R. born Nov. 1, 1783,
Margaret b. Sept. 19, 1785, John b. Jan. 27, 1788, Aaron b. Dec. 12, 1789, Esther b. Aug. 18, 1792, Eleanor b. Jan. 8, 1794,Naomi b. Dec. 18, 1794, died Oct. 30, 1795

Respectrfully,

Commissioner

6-2856 [form number]
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Comptroller Genls. Office
Columbia S. C.   16 July 1850.

(copy)
"I do hereby impower Alexander Tomb to Recieve
" my indent for the amount of my account
" against the state of South Carolina & his Receipt
" shall be a sufficient Discharge from me 
" To the Treasurer of South Carolina 8
" before (signed) Jo Brown (signed) Moses Williams"
(Endorsed) " Moses Williams
" Order Treasury"
" Recd 21st Nov. 88 full satisfaction"
" for this accnt. in an Indent No. 69"
" Book I ss order (signed) "Alexr. Tomb"

I do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of 
the order & reciept in and on the account of Moses
Williams Book I No. 69 for 31 days Militia Duty in 
1782 and I further certify that the two accounts
of Maurice Williams Book T Nos. 283 & 284 the former
for 198 days duty in the militia in 1778 & 1779, and the latter
for 283 days duty in the militia from 8 May 1781 to 14 Feb.
1782 contain no order or orders or reciepts or any 
other statements by which the place of residence of
said Maurice could be determined.

For comptroller Genl.
James A Black Dep.
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House Reps US
Washington    June 5 1850

Sir

I inclose additional evidence
in the pension claim of Moses Williams
who sometimes went under the nick 
name of Maurice Williams.  The
Evidence on file, taken in Connection 
with the inclosed is I think conclusive
to establish the Justice of the claim
particular attention is invited to the 
testimony now presented.  I also 
inclose the letter of the Claimant
James R Williams, which sums up
the facts proven.  The Certificate
of the Comptroller Genl of South Carolina
I think establishes the fact that 
Moses Williams & Morice Williams
were one & the same person.  This
nick names, have been at all times
common in the army as well as 
the country.  Report to me at as 
early a day as feasible   

Respectfully
A Wallace

Hon J L Edwards
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House Reps US
Washington   July 29 1830

Sir

I inclose additional evidence
on the case of Moses or Maurice
Williams which I hope will be 
deemed sufficient to establish
his claim

I have the honor to be 
your obt servt [obedient servant]
D Wallace


Hon J L Edwards
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Martha Williams de [edge of paper torn]
widow of Moses alias Maurice
Williams
South Carolina
York Dist
died 31 Dec 1821
Pr of [illegible]    $80
from [illegible] 4 March
1831 to 10 May 1838
when she died
children James R
Williams & Esther Williams

Act 4 July 36


Mr. D Wallace
H. R.
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C[illegible] S.C.
July 16 1850

Hon. D. Wallace

Dear Sir,

I enclose, as you request,
a copy of the order in Moses Williams
case - Copies having hitherto been 
furnished of the Indents & accounts referred to 
in my certificate.  I deemed it unnecessary 
to make new ones - However, if you
should find them useful, let me know
and new copies will be forwarded.

I am as ever 
your friend
James A. Black
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Hon James A Black
Washington City
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York District S. C.
Jan. 26th 1847

Hon James A Black

Dear Sir

I by leave to trouble you with a document
claiming a pension for the revolutionary services of my father
Moses otherwise Maurice Williams  you would confer a great favour
by going to the Pension office and Superintending the search
I solicit a return as soon as convenient

I have the honour to be most respectfully
your friend & constituant

James R Williams
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House of Rep
3rd March 1869

Sir

I send you the papers
claiming a pension for 
Moses or Maurice Williams
Answer me at Yorkville
S C

James A Black

 
J L Edwards
Comm Pensions
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Yorkville S.C.
26 of January 1847

Dr. Sir

enclosed is the family register and record evidence
called for in the case of my mother Martha Williams widow of Moses
Williams of Chester district decd reported to A. S. Wallace on the 18th day 
of Aug 1846.  The names is Spelled Maurice in all the Indents
but the last in 1782  I have not a doubt but it is the same name
and that all the indents were taken out by my father
you will please report the same to me or A. S. Wallace Esqr. at Yorkville
at as early a day as convenient

Very respectfully yours &c
James R Williams
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copies of the within information Sent May 7 1884
to S. W. Williams, Little Rock Ark, pr order of O G P Clark
Depy Conifer
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We the subscribed Judges of the County Court of Chester
do hereby certify that Moses Williams was an  inhabitant
of this State from the year 1775 & was a friend
to his country & that he recd a wound in 1779 on
Charlestown line, & was thereby rendered uncapable of 
supporting himself & family by his common labour & 
is not possessed in his own right of one hundred acres of 
land & two negroes as prescribed by law.  
Sworn to & certified in Open court by us 21st Sept. 1795
Signed  }  Jo Brown J.C.C.
             }  Wm Gaston J.C.C.


John Pratt a member of the Legislature

Gentlemen

Please to pay to Col. Joseph Brown such
annuitys as may appear to be due to me from the 
State of South Carolina & this my order shall be your
sufficient receipt for the same from me
(Signed)  Moses Williams
16th Nov. 1795


To the Commissioner of 
the Treasury
Test (signed)  John Pratt J. P.

Recd. 19 Decr 1795 of John S Guignard Jr. Five pounds for
a yr. annuity, also his order on John Brown Col. for
Ten Pounds which is for 3 years army one to Moses
Williams prisoner of  the sign-up to 1 Jany last (1795)
$15
(signed) Jo. Brown

* So in the original
Treasury Office  Columbia 
April the 12th 1850
as True Copy of the 
originals in this office
Thomas [Freau/Frean?]
Fir Treasurer

(over)
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Comptroller Generals Office
Columbia So. Ca.  19th April 1850.

This is to certify that having compared the 
signature of Jo. Brown who signed the 
receipt dated 19 Decr. 1795 of which the foregoing
is a copy with that of the same person before
whom the order in favor of Alexander Tomb
1st Novr. 1788  Book I. log in this office was
signed and acknowledged.  I have no hesitation
in fully believing them to be in the handwriting 
of one and the same person.  And I further
certify that said account Book I69 is for 31 days
militia duty in 1782 in the name of Moses Williams
and also that account No. 283 Book T in the 
names of Maurice Williams for 198 days only in the 
militia in 1778 and 1779 and amount No. 284 in same
Book and same name of the same date for 283 days
duty in the militia from 8 May 1781 to 14 Febr.1782
contain no signature of said Maurice Williams
and no evidence as to his then place of residence
there being no order or power of attorney from
which such facts might be ascertained.

For Comptroller Genl.
James A. Black
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Bullocks Creek SC [illegible]
Nov 10 

To
Commissioner of 
Pensions (2 cases)
Washington City 
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Martha Williams
Moses - S.C. a 1836
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Lucy Williams
William - S.C.  a 1836
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To Commissioner of Pensions

York district So. Car.
Nov. 3rd 1855 -

Sir

Finding that several persons of my neighbourhood
have recieved remainders of pensions and not 
knowing whether such many be my Situation I request
that at your earliest convenience you will please examine
the case of Moses Williams, and William Williams - 
this last is my father in Law and the pension which has been recieved in favor of his widow was obtained 
by A. S. Wallace Esq. rather Supplanting me in the undertaking.  The former is my own father and myself the agent
in procuring the pension.  My sister to whom with myself
a pension was awarded is since dead.  If a remainder  
exists please drop me line containing directions how I 
am to proceed in the premises.  If nothing remains in 
either case, use your own discresion whether you 
write or no.  It is the desire of my wife of her brother 
and two sisters if there is a remainder in the case of 
William Williams that it be awarded to me - 

I am sir your most obt humble servt [obedient servant]
James R. Williams



Wilre of my wife of her brother
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Mr [illegible]

Give the information
called for including
copies of any testimony
or records that the 
case affords.

OPYB

MY 6/54
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May 3 1884
Hon J R Jones
Washington

on my return from 
Chicago I found your last
speech which I have levied
away for the pleasure of a careful
reading also the letter
of the case of points in reference
to Grand father W. -
[illegible] is on the right
Frank I wrote you a letter
[?] regarding copies he
omitted to send back the letter 
I return it for a guide to 
them with some notes.
Just as to the first family
record mentioned it is the 
record of the family of William
Williams and Rebecca
his wife born Lochart [Lockhart?] and
I wish they would look and 
see if the illegible figures
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cannot be [?] 1733 as to 
great grand father William Williams 17-thirty
something but to my great
grand mother Rebecca
The 2nd family record is 
my grand fathers family
my father Aaron W. [?]
born Dec. 12 1789.  the second
[?] correspond with my 
fathers family record which 
were [?]  I have [?]
some notes in the letter
which may help.  Now another
thing I have to call attention
to.  The Comm of Pensions has twice
said that my grand fathers
pension proofs were on file
in SC.  I have twice said
that I know I personal
application there that all 
states archives were [burnt?]

[in left margin on the third line from the bottom of the page there is a hand with a pointing finger and beside it says "Look here"]
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2

when Sherman army
passed and this is not to 
be had in the State Archives
but under the Act of 1884
Congress passed an act [?]
to pay South Carolina pensioners
on (proving the state) upon 
a return of a certificate list
of his pension rolls pay grade 
further argue that [?]
the list must have been 
returned now I would like
a certified copy of just what
approves as to this I am writing
some recolections and  [?]
of my family for my [desendants?]
what has been furnished me 
in this as of [great voice?]  I am 
sorry to have to trouble you so 
much for a [illegible] [illegible] [illegible]
with nothing more than [illegible] [illegible]
[illegible] in it 

S. W. Williams
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York District So. Ca.      July 16 1849

J L Edwards Esq.  Com of pensions

Sir

On receiving your last reply to my application in the case
of Martha Williams I became discouraged and let the case
lie until now.  But on mature consideration have concluded 
to make another effort.  Although I am confident that Moses
& Maurice Williams on record in the Comptrollers office is 
the same man.  Yet dropping the latter I would say that
the proof of service by Moses Williams ought to entitle his
heirs to a pension.  I have proved by fellow soldiers who
were eye witnesses to the service of said Moses in the Snow camp 
and Florida Campain.  The former 2 months & 15 days 
and the latter 4 months & 20 days.  I have also proved
the service of said Moses in the lines of Charleston & the battle
where he was severely wounded in August 1779.  And also
at the hanging rock at Blackstock & at the fishdam.  [illegible - I think someone's name]
and [?] sure from tradition that the drafts in those
days were made for 3 or 6 months and the volunteers invariably
for 6 months.  I believe that Moses Williams was a draft
in 1779 say for 3 months (the shortest time) and after this a volunteer
& minute man until the close of the war.  It is a face 
acknowledged by all that no Indents were issued in this State
prior to 1777 and this accounts for the want of record of 
those early days.  The troops prior to the above date were
paid off when disbanded.  On the whole I hope it is clear
that Moses Williams served 2 mos. & 15 days in the Snow 
and 4 mos & 20 days in the florida campaign making
7 mos & 5 days add to at least 3 months in 1779 and 
almost constantly from January 1781 to the close of 
war but say 6 months as volunteer from the last date
until finally discharged making in the whole 16 months
and 5 days.  I would add that I have often heard my
father say his whole term of service during the war
was more than two years & six months
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There is also on record 31 days over the [illegible] time I have stated 
all which is respectfully submitted and the more cheerfully
so from the long experience and known urbanity of the
Commissioner

With high respect I remain
your obedient humble servant
James R Williams
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(copy)

"To the Honorable the president & members of
the Senate

The petition of Moses Williams 
humbly sheweth
That your petitioner was wounded
in defence of this State in the year 1779 which 
in a great degree disabled him from
labouring for his living that he applied &
received one years annuity in the year 1785
since which time he hath not received
any annuity nor hath he applyd for any but as he 
advances in years finds the effects of his wound
dayly increasing  that he is no longer able to 
support himself & family by his labour & therefore
prays that he may be allowed the same 
annuity that is allowed by law to other 
disabled militia men & your petitioner shall  
every pray on

(signed)  Moses Williams

We the subscribed do certify that Moses
Williams of Chester County received a 
wound in the time of the late war
which we have reason to believe hath 
in a great degree disabled him from 
labouring as usual for his support

Signed
Thomas Robins Mjr     Saml. Love
W. Gaston J.C.C.          William Love
Aaron WIlliams          Benjamin Williams
John Johnsey             Hugh Willson
Stewart Brown            Elijah G Going
Saml ampbell             John Love
John Williams             William Sider
Thomas C Land"
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"William Bell
John Nichols Bell      Chas Gillmore
Ismeal Giraus Sener     Drury Gowing
Lou Gellegher            John Rial Love
Vallentine Bell Sener   James Johusey
James L. Gaston              John Swords
James Feaar                     Jas Love
John Lockert                    Rich Love
Aaron Lockart Captain     Jno. McCooll
Aaron Johusey
John Gaston
Charles Lockart
Aaron Lockert Senior
William Johusey

November ye 11th 1795 This is to certify that I received 
Moses Williams's pension from the Treasurer in Charleston
for one year as well as I remember it was in the year
1785   
(signed)    Jas. Love

The committee to whom was referred the petition 
of Moses Williams report that they have considered the 
said petition and are of oppinion that the petitioner is 
intitled to the annuity allowd by Law & therefore recommend
that the Treasurer be directed to pay him 
accordingly with all arrears of annuity from 
the year 1790.  


d
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House of Representatives    December 17th 1795

"The committee to whom were referred the 
petitions of Moses Williams John Inlow and 
Sarah Sullivant praying for such annuities as 
allowed to wounded soldiers and the widows of those
who fell in the late war and also the places
on the pension list.  Report That they have considered
the same and do recommend that the
said petitions be put on the pension list and that 
the Treasurers be directed to pay such annuities
as have been due since the first of January 
1792 and which may hereafter become due
to them on their complying in every respect
with the Resolution passed on the 9th of 
December 1794.  Resolved that the House do agree to 
the Report.  Ordered that the report and resolution
be sent to the Senate for their concurrence

By order of the House
(written)  John Sandford Dart C.H.C."

"The House having taken the Report and 
Resolution into consideration agreed
thereto Resolved that this Senate do 
concur with the House of Representatives
in the said Report ordered that 
the report and Resolutions be sent 
to the House of Representatives.
[in left margin] 1795 December 18th]"

Office of Clerk of Senate
Columbia So. Ca.
April 15th 1850

I do hereby certify that the these
foregoing pages are correct copies
taken from the original papers
& documents Journals &c on file
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in this office
For Clerk of Senate
James A. Black



A copy of the written information Sent to S. W. Williams
Little Rock Arks per order of O.G.P. Clark
Depy Comss
May 7. 1884

[written sideways on paper]
Martha Williams
widow of Moses
[this line illegible]
S. C.
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Revolution  South Carolina

WIDOW, &c.
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File No. 9013
Martha Williams
Wid. Moses
alias Maruice [Maurice] Williams
Privt Rev. War
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Act:  July 4th 1836
Index: - Vol. A, Page 340

[Arrangement of 1870.]


[notes on left side of page]
1917 Apr. 6.  History to 
Frederick Bostwick  [initials]
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THE CONNECTICUT SOCIETY.
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PRESIDENT.
WILSON H. LEE.
NEW HAVEN.
VICE-PRESIDENT.
ISAAC W. BROOKS.
TORRINGTON.
SECRETARY.
CHARLES G. STONE.
HARTFORD
TREASURER.
HENRY C. SHERWOOD.
BRIDGEPORT
REGISTRAR.
FREDERICK BOSTWICK.
NEW HAVEN.
HISTORIAN.
FRANK B. GAY.
HARTFORD.

New Haven, Connecticut:
March 23, 1917.

Hon. Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir:

Will you kindly give me a copy of the Pension Application
of MOSES WILLIAMS of South Carolina.  It is said that his
widow, Margaret (Faulk) received the highest pension allowed
to the widow of a private soldier, being for the longest
average service.  He was married in 1780.

ALSO, the service of GEORGE DAVIES, of North Carolina.  
He was born in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, in 1762; died 
in March, 1838.  Enlisted at the age of 17 years.

Very truly yours,

Frederick Bostwick
144 Grove Street, 
New Haven, Conn.
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In answer to your application of 12th addressed to the Hon J K
Jones, by him referred to this office, for a copy of the Certificate which 
you supposed accompanied the transfer, soon after the organization of the 
present general government, of the revolutionary [invited?]
pensioners from the roll of South Ca. to the roll of the U.S. in order that they might thereafter
be paid by the latter - & which certificates you presume would
include the name of your grandfather, Moses Williams as one of the 
pensioners, you are advised that previous to writing you under 
date of 8th ult & 7 Inst an examination was made not only
 in the office and at the Treasury Dept. without finding a 
record of the name of Moses or Maurice Williams or that any Revy Invalid pensioners were every transferred
from the roll of S.C. to the U States - 
Prior to the passage of the act of March 18 1818 granting pensions
for Services in the war of the Revy, most, if not all the original
 States (including S.C.) paid an annual gratuity to Revy Soldiers
up to the day of their decease

wrote May 29 1884
Page 39

The old rolls of Invalid pensioners in Revy war at the 3rd Auditor's for South
Carolina, has been examined without finding the name of Moses Williams
In fact the payt to South Carolina Invalids by the United States appears to have 
Commenced;  one in 1809 - another in 1810 - the balance of the roll which is 
but few in number (perhaps 15) is 1810 or later - 

Under the law of 1789 when U. S. assumed the payt of pensions to there on
the roll of the States, those of S.C. were not transferred for Several years perhaps
20 years or more & one not all 

I N Prior
Clerk
May 6. 1884
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Copy of the within information Sent May 7 1884 to S. W.
Williams,, Little Rock Arks pr order of O.P.G. Clark
Depy Comss
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Comptroller Genl's Office
Columbia S.C.   January 13th 1847

Book I.
Indent 69.     Issued 20th August 1784 to Mr. Moses Williams
for Two pounds 1S: 4D Sterling for thirty one 
days militia duty pr. acct. audited --
Prinl. L2: 1: 4D.  Interest La: 2: 10D --
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Book I
Account 69.     Mr. Moses Williams
His account of 31 days
militia duty in 1782 - Sterling L2:1:4D --
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Book T.
Indent 283.     Issued 30th June 1785 Mr. Maurice Williams
for Fourteen pounds 2S. 10 1/4D. Sterling for 198
days militia duty in 1778 & 1779 as pr. account
audited --
Prinl. L14:2:10 1/4 D.  Annl. int. L0:19:9D --
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Book T.
Account 283.    Maurice Williams
His account of 198 days duty
in the militia in 1778 and 1779 amounting to Sterling
L14:2:10 1/4 D. ---
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Book T.
Indent 284.   Issued 30th June 1785 to Mr. Maurice Williams
for Twenty pounds 4S. 3 1/4 D. Sterling for 284 days
militia duty in 1781 & 1782 as per account audited.
Prinl. L20: 4: 3/1/4 D.  Annl. int. L1:8:3D --
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Book T. 
Account 284    Maurice Williams
His account for 283 days duty
in militia from 8 MY 1781 TO 14TH Febr. 1782, inclusive
Sterling L20:4:3 1/4D. --
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I certify the above to be a true copy from the Records 
in this office.

For Comptroller Genl.
J. Aug. Black
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1785
Martha Williams decd.
S.C.
Let to A. S. Wallace
Augt 18 '46
Let to Hon. J. A. Black
March 12 '47
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No 6785
Martha Williams a[edge of page torn]
S.C.
Let to A. S. Wallace Augt 18 '46
Let to Hon J A Black March 12 '47
Let to J. R. Williams
May 26th '48
Letter to same 19th October 1849.
Letter to Hon. D. Wallace 22nd June 1850

Act 4 July 1836.
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I hereby certify that J. Robins and
Robert Anderson are both men of good
moral character and whose affirmation 
is intitled to full confidence

November 29 1847
S. C. Youngblood
Magt


J. L. Edwards Esq
York District
So. Car.

Sir

In the case of Martha Williams whose claims are now on file 
in the pension department permit me to offer a few remarks [edge of paper torn]
the difficulty respecting the name Maurice applying to [edge of paper torn]
man Moses Williams.  First I would say with respect to myself [edge of paper torn]
is not a doubt on my mind of its truth having heard my father [edge of paper torn]
so called by his revolutionary comrades from my earliest recollection.
And 2nd I have now offered some and could present [edge of paper torn]
traditional testimony on this point but hope it is not necessary [edge of paper torn]
But Sir you will please to notice that the occular testimony [edge of paper torn]
if I may so speak of two eye witnesses in addition to traditional
testimony which last could be much extended prove that Mo [edge of paper torn]
alias Maurice Williams served his country commencing whe [edge of paper torn]
boy in an early period of the war & serving in 1778 in 17 [edge of paper torn]
and in 1778 and certainly in 1779 because in the sum [edge of paper torn]
of that date and in battle at Charleston the said Moses was
severely wounded.  Believing it unnecessary to particularize
further than the above statements knowing that the 
department is and of right ought to be sole Judge in the 
case I respectfully Submit to its Urbanity a careful consideration 
of the whose case

and remain with due defferance and esteem
your obedient humble servant 
James R Williams

December 10th 1847

Please answer this 
as soon as convenient
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York District
So. Car.

Personally appeared before me the 
subscribing magistrate Joseph Robins
who being duly sworn on his oath sayeth
that he was acquainted with Moses Williams from
his (deponents) earliest recollection and has always
understood that the said Moses was a revolutionary 
Soldier and under the command of Capt Thomas
Robins deponents father done considerable militia duty
and in a campain to florida deponent has always 
understood the company of Capt Robins (among
whom was Moses Williams) were volunteers for Six months
but whether they were out the fill time less or more he
cannot say   Deponent further States that he often 
[illegible] his father Capt Robins & Moses Williams speak of 
subsequent services and especially in Charleston where the
said Moses was in battle in company of Capt Robins
and there seriously wounded and also has always understood
that the said Moses Williams was in service at his
countries call down to the close of the war
and respecting the name Maurice applying 
to the man Moses Williams although deponent has no 
doubt of its truth yet does not recollect the thing
distinctly enough to say any thing on the subject
J. Robins

Sworn to & Subscribed before me this 29th of Nov 1847
S. C. Youngblood
Magt

Robert Anderson also makes oath he has always understood
as stated in the above affidavit only that he 
this deponent has often heard his father James Anderson
who was a revolutionary comrade of Moses Williams
say that Moses Williams was called Maurice Williams
in revolutionary camps.
Robt Anderson

Sworn to & Subscribed before me this 29th of Nov 1847
S. C. Youngblood
Magt
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Capt. Robins
Col Brown
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So. Carolina
York District

Personally appeared before me the Subscribing
Magistrate Mr. Robert Cowley a soldier of the 
war of the revolution and who being first duly
sworn on his oath Sayeth that he was personally acquainted with
Moses Williams before, during and after the time of that war and
believes that Moses Williams was married to Martha Faulk about
the close of the year 1780  Deponent further states that Moses Williams 
entered service in defence of his country he (deponent) thinks in 1778
under command of Capt Robins Col. Brown's regiment and marched
on a Campain to Florida and returning home the said Moses under the 
aforesaid officers proceeded to Charleston and was there wounded.  deponent
believes in the summer of 1779.  Returning home and remaining untill
his wound was cured he (said Williams) recommenced service in the spring 
season on 1780 and under same officers continued almost continually in 
camps Being in Battles at the Fishdam at Blackstocks [ve or vc?] and remained 
in service with little intermission till near the close of the war
Robert Cowley [his mark]

Sworn to and Subscribed this 20th day of April 1846
before me       S. C. Youngblood  Magt

Marked in presence of 
S. C. Youngblood

I Samuel C Youngblood do certify that Mr. Robert Cowley is 
a man of good character and his affirmations entitled to confidence
S. C. Youngblood

S. Carolina   York District

I James Kuykendal Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for York
district do certify that Samuel C Youngblood is and was at the time 
of taking the above affidavit an acting Magistrate in said district.
Given under my hand and Seal of office this 4th day of May

Ja. Kuykendal
C. C. C Pls
[seal]
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South Carolina
York District

Personally appeared before me the subscribing 
magistrate Mr. Robert Wilson who being 
first duly sworn on his oath sayeth that he was personally
acquainted with Moses Williams before, during, and after the 
war of the revolution and believes that said Williams was
married to Martha Faulk near the close of the year of 1780 - 
Deponent further sayeth that Moses Williams entered the service of 
his county against the enemy in the year 1776 and under Capt 
Robins Col. Browns Regiment and marched on a campain to Florida
and the next service deponent saw said Williams in was 
on a march to Charleston in the year 1777.  and the next service
deponent saw him the said Williams in was in the year 1780
where the said Williams marched with the troops under General
Sumpter to the battle at Rockey Mount and then to the battles of
Hanging Rock    Deponent further states that said Moses was 
a zealous whig a good soldier and continued in service wherever 
duty and his country called untill the close of the war or at 
least untill about the time of the surrender of Cornwallis
in the fall season of 1781
Robert Wilson

Sworn to and Subscribed this 20th day of April 1846
before me      S. C. Youngblood Magt

I S. C. Youngblood do certify that Robert Wilson 
is a man of good caracter and his affirmation 
entitled to confidence
S. C. Youngblood 

I James Kuykendal Clerk of the Court of Common please for York
District do certify that Samuel C Youngblood is & was at 
the time of taking the above affidavit an acting Magistrate 
in York district
Given under my hand and Seal of office this 4th day of 
[seal covers everything else but] 46
Ja Kuykendal 
C.C.C. Pls
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The original of the within copy of a Family record
transmitted to S. W. Williams. Little Rock Arks
pr directions of Maj. O.P.G. Clark Depy Comss
May 7. 1884 -
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Williams Williams was born March 15th 1733
Rebekah Williams was born May 6th 1754
Moses Williams was born Jany 8th 1761
Aaron Williams was born May 8th 1763
Marget Williams was born Dec. 1st 1765
John Williams was born July 18th 1768
Susanna Williams was born April 27th 1772
Sarah Williams was born June 8th 1774
Naomi L. Williams was born Jany 9th 1778
Jane Williams was born Oct 2nd 1781
James R. Williams was born Nov. 1st 1783
Margret Williams was born Sept 19th 1785
John Williams was born Jany 27th 1788
Aaron Williams was born Dec. 12th 1789
Esther Williams was born Aug. 18th 1792
Naomi Williams was born Dec. 18th 1794
and Deceased  Oct. 30th 1795
Martha Williams Died May 10th 1838
Moses Williams Died Dec. 31st 1821
Eleanor Williams was born Jany 8th 1794

This is a correct Transcript taken from the 
last leaf of the old family Bible
per B. A. Clarke - O. W. & Navy Div.
Pension Office
May 7 '84

N E Robinson