Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 3,590, James Williams, Md. Penn. Va.
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(3---1776 )
SERVICE
Md.
Penn.
Va.
CONTENTS
Williams, James
NUMBER
S.3590
B.L.Wt. 26873-160-55
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Ohio 20.000
James Williams
of Adams Co. in the State of Ohio
who was a Private in the Co. commanded
by Captain McCullock of the Regt. commanded
by Col Williamson in the Penna.
line for 10 mos.
2 Cavalry 8.33 1/3
8 Infantry 26. 66 2/3
$35.
Md. and Pa Service Records corrected Mar. 4 '04
Inscribed in the Roll of Ohio
at the rate of 35 Dollars 00 Cents per annum,
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8th day of Octr.
1833 and sent to Geo.
Collins West Union, Ohio
Arrears to the 4th of Sep 1833.  87.50.
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Mar. '34  1750
$105.
{Revolutionary Claim,
Act June 7, 1832.}
[signature] [illegible] Palmer
Clerk,
Page 29.
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Act March 3/33
108508 Apl 30/33-
Elizabeth Williams
wid of James Williams
Rev War
Rev Pensioner
certs on 20.000 -
Ohio June 32 - 20000
Williams My. 21 /86
[illegible]
No 26873 iss May 26/50
John Fisher
Cedar Mill
Adams Co
Ohio
Jno. Fisher, Dec 28/55
Ohio
Vol W2 Page 20.
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The State of Ohio Adams County ss On this 19th day of April AD 1855 personally appeared before me
John Fisher a Justice of the peace within and for the County aforesaid Elizabeth Williams aged seventy
seven years a resident of Adams County, who being by me duly sworn according to Law declares she is the
Widow of James Williams (decd) who was a private soldier in the Revolutionary War, about the year 1777 under
the command of (name of officer not recollected) That her Husband James Williams was the identical person who drew
a pension for his services in that war by order of John Robb acting secretary of war bearing date the 8th day of October
AD 1833, countersigned by J L Edwards Commissioner of the Pension office on certificate No. 20.000 that his
Pension commenced the 4th of March 1831 and continued to be paid semi annually to his death the 11th July 1842
at the sum of thirty five dollars a year. She further declares she was married to the said James Williamson
the 26th day of May AD 1805 in the County aforesaid by one Joseph Newman Esqr that her name before her
Marriage was Elizabeth Millar; that her husband James Williams died on the 11th day of July 1842 in the
County aforesaid, and that she is still a widow, and that she has never received bounty land for said
services of her husband. She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining pension or Bounty land
to which she may be entitled under the Laws of Congress, especially under the act passed 3 of March AD 1855
Witness present
[signature] Charles Brewer
[signature] John Brooks
[signature] her xx mark Elizabeth Williams
Sworn and subscribed before me the day and year above written [signature] John Fisher
The State of Ohio Adams County ss On this 19th day of April AD 1855 personally appeared before me John
Fisher an acting Justice of the peace within and for said County Charles Brewer and John Brooks
of Lawful age, who being by me sworn according to Law, declares Elizabeth Williams signature is genuine to the
above declaration, that they were personally aquainted with James Williams and his wife Elizabeth many
years before his death, and that Elizabeth Williams who signed the above declaration is still the widow
of James Williams aforesaid, of unimpeached Veracity, and that they are disinterested
[signature] John Brooks 70 years
[signature] Charles Brewer 55 years
I further certify that said deponents are personally known to me as respectable citizens of Adams
County aforesaid and of unimpeached credibility Given under my hand and seal this
19th day of April AD 1855
[signature] John Fisher (Seal)
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The State of Ohio Adams County ss
I G. H. Puntenney Clerk of the Court of Common pleas within and for
the County aforesaid do hereby certify that John Fisher Esq whose name
appears to the within and foregoing certificate and declaration was at
the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the peace within and for
said County duly commissioned and qualified according to Law
and that as such full faith and credit are due his official
acts and that his signature is genuine. In Testimony whereof
I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of
our said Court at West Union this 21 day of April AD 1855
G. H. Puntenney, C of C

The State of Ohio Adams County
Has no certify that the marriage was Solemnized
on the 25 day of May AD 1805 between James Williams
and Elizabeth Miller by me according to law
Joseph Newman J. P.

I certify the above a Correct Coppy of the Marriage
Certificate of James Williams and Elizabeth Miller
now on file in this office
In testimony whereof I subscribe my name
and affix the Seal of Adams County
Probate Court April 21 AD 1855
James M Cohn Probate Judge
1,6,0 ---
108608
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The State of Ohio, Adams County Sct
On this twenty fifth day of October 1832, personally
appeared in open Court before the Court of Common Pleas
of the County of Adams and State of Ohio, now sitting,
James Williams, a resident of Jefferson Township in
said County of Adams and State of Ohio, aged Seventy
three years, who being first duly sworn according to Law,
doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order
to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the
following named officers, and served as herein stated.
Shortly after the capture of Burgoyne's Army -- part of the
prisoners having been marched to Fort Frederick in the State
of Maryland -- I entered the service in Washington County
Maryland as a substitute for a man whose name I have forgotten a drafted militia man in
Captain Jacob Lendrig Company, for a four months tour
of guarding said prisoners at Fort Frederick. I was marched
to Fort Frederick, and served the four months tour, guarding
said Prisoners, according to engagement. From Washington County Maryland I moved to Washington County Pa. During my residence
in Washington County Pennsylvania I voluntered in several scouting
parties against the Indians, but never came up to any
of them. The number and length of time of these several
scouting expeditions against the Indians, I cannot state
with any tolerable certainty. Colonel Williamson
and Major McCullough were generally in those parties
Major McCullough was at last killed by the Indians
In October, 1780, a campaign of mounted men was proposed,
to rendezvous on the Ohio River, and march thence against
the Sandusky Town near Lake Erie. I volunteered in this
proposed expedition against the Indian Town, & marched 
to to the Ohio River near the mouth of Big Beaver, where we lay nearly a
week. It was then the conclusion of the officers
(Colonel Williamson Major McCullough my Captain
Eleazer Williamson being of the number) 1 --- 3
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that we were not in sufficient numbers to perform the proposed
services, and the projected expedition against the Sandusky
Town was abandoned. Without returning home
from the rendezvous near the month of Big Beaver
Colonel Williamson and Major McCulloch brot up for
volunteers, for a short tour through the Indian Country.
I volunteered in this expedition, and the party to the
number of about one hundred men, all mounted, crossed
the Ohio, and marched a westerly course till we reached
the Muskingum River. We then marched down the
River to the middle Moravian Town, near which we
took an Indian Prisoner, who called himself Jim
Jillaway. He informed that there were six Indians &
a white man about eight miles up the River. We went in
pursuit and took them prisoners. We then marched
about twenty miles down the River, and making no
further discoveries, we concluded to return home. We shaped
our course for Wheeling Fort on the Ohio River. Our Eight
prisoners, seven Indians, and one white man, we took
with us and delivered to the Commanding officer at Pittsburgh
-- Colonel Gibson, as well as I can recollect. From the time
of our setting off from Big Beaver aforesaid, till we
reached Pittsburgh, was about thirty in days, as well as
I now recollect. The officers of the expedition besides Col.
Williamson and Major McCullough, were Captain
Williamson and others whom I don't recollect.
In the Spring of 1781, there was a draft in Pennsylvania
for Militia men to guard for a two month tour, the frontiers on the Ohio River.
On this occasion I again entered the service as a substitute
for [blank] McCoy in Lieutenant Lindley's
Company -- a Lieutenant's command only being called
I served the two months faithfully in capacity of a
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spyi -- marching and spying out, from Cox's Fort to
the mouth of Cross Creek where we were met by the spies
from Decker's Fort, four miles up the Ohio River.
Some time in May, 1781, another campaign against the Sandusky
Town was proposed, to rendezvous about the first of
June of that year. I volunteered in this expedition, with my
horse, rifle and provisions. I was in the Mingold Town a few
days before all the force collected. When the whole force had
collected at the place of rendezvous, it was agreed that we
should elect our commanding officers. The choice fell on
Colonel William Crawford first, and Colonel David Williamson
second in command -- my Captain, Timothy Downing,
my Lieutenant, Thomas Ellis. We marched from
Mingold Town the place of rendezvous, on the 11th of June,
with 465 men, officers and soldiers. We took our course
for the Indian Towns on the Sandusky River, piloted by
Nicholas Horn and Jonathan Geres. We reached
the vicinity of the Towns on the 22 or 23 of June; halting
for dinner, sent forward our light horse to make observations
and discoveries. They soon returned in haste, informing that the
Indians would soon give us employment. We immediately mounted,
formed in three columns, and galloped off to meet the enemy.
We met and drove them from the "vantage ground," and, as
was said, took eleven scalps. At night it was thot prudent
for the whole of our men to stand guard which we did. The next
day we heard some distant firing; but the enemy reinforcing
very strong, it was thought best by the officers to make a
silent retreat that night, that we might carry off our
wounded men, such as [illegible] & our baggage. We commenced the retreat,
but the enemy firing on us for a considerable distance, our
Army got very much scattered in the night. Next morning,
about 9 oclock the enemy came in sight, and demanded
a surrender, which being refused, they commenced the battle
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in flank and rear. We fought, firing and retreating, till dark.
We then camped, having about fifty wounded men, whom we
saved and conveyed home. I never saw Colonel Crawford after
the retreat from the first battle ground. This expedition occupied
about thirty days from the time of leaving Mingold Town
till our return home. In 1786, I went from Ohio County, Virginia
to St Louis, and while gone was called out against
some Indians who had killed two white men. Cowen
and Springer on Silver Creek.
I returned in September of the same year. In 1790, January
17, I went again to St Louis. While in that section,
Major Doughty, who belonged to the United States Army,
arrived at Kaskaskia, in Illinois. He had been sent
up the Tennessee River to treat with the Cherokee
-- had met them, and got all his men, consisting of
fifteen privates and three Officer, killed or wounded,
except four; and not being able to return without a
stronger party, I volunteered to go with him to Marietta.
I was appointed one of the spies and went
before the boat to Marietta. On the 20th of June,
I reached my home, Ohio County, Virginia.
The American guard at Fort Frederick was commanded
by Lieutenant Henry Shryhawk [Shyrock]. This Declarant
was acquainted at Pittsburgh with
Captain Brady, Captain Springer, Captain Biggs &
he has seen Colonel Gibson. He cannot state
the different members of Regiments. His service
in the Western part of Pennsylvania &c was
so irregular that particulars cannot easily be
stated. This declarant served at least Eight
Months, besides scouting expeditions, and his
service in the St Louis Country &c and for Eight
months service at least he claims a pension.
Except by Benjamin Peal, I know not that I can prove my service.
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the said James Williams hereby relinquishes every claim
whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and
declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the
Agency of any State.
And that said applicant, James Williams, being interrogated
as prescribed and required by the War Department,
made the following answers to the interrogatories puting.
1st. Where and in what year were you born?
I was born in Chester County, State of Pennsylvania,
on the 22nd. day of February, 1759. (Seventeen hundred and fifty nine)
2nd. Have you any record of your age, if so where is it?
I have no record of my age.
3rd. Where were you living when called into the service,
where have you lived since the Revolutionary War, and
where do you now live?
At the time of first entering the service, as a
substitute for one whose name I have forgotten in the Militia, to
guard the prisoners at Fort Frederick, I lived
in Washington County, Maryland. About the year
1778 I removed to Washington County Pennsylvania,
where I resided about three years. From Washington,
Pennsylvania, I removed to Ohio County, Virginia,
"and resided there until 1793, when I moved to the
State of Ohio, and have lived in the bounds of
Adams County in since."
4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did
you volunteer, or were you a substitute; and if a substitute
for whom?
Twice I entered the service as a substitute,
first for one who I have forgotten and next for
McCoy [blank]; the rest of my service, was as a
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volunteer, as already stated in my general Declaration.
5th. State the names of some of the Regular officers
who were with the troops where you served; such
Continental and Militia Regiments as you
can recollect and the general circumstances
of your Service.
I was acquainted at Pittsburgh with
Captains Brady, Springer, Biggs Colonel
Gibson. My service were generally irregular -- 
scouting and Indian fighting
except the guarding of the Prisoners
at Fort Frederick.  For particulars, I submit
a statement in my own hand writing
6th. Did you ever receive a Discharge from
the Service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has
become of it?
I have no recollection that I ever
received a written discharge
7th. State the names of persons to whom you are
known in your present neighborhood and who
can testify as to your character for veracity
and their belief of your services as a soldier
of the Revolution. Henry Caraway, Henry Waites, Andrew
Johnson. At the time of entering the service I
lived in Washington County Maryland and then I moved
to Washington County Pa in 1778 - thence to Ohio
County Va in 1891 thence in 1793 to the bounds
of the present County of Adams Ohio
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Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Attest
Joseph Darlinton Clk AC James Williams
We Christopher Warmley a Clergyman, residing
in the County of Adams aforesaid Benjamin Pyeatt and
Charles Osman are residing in aforesaid County of
Adams do hereby certify that we are well
acquainted with James Williams who has subscribed
and sworn to the above and foregoing declaration,
that we believe him to be Seventy three 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 we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Attest
Joseph Darlinton Clk A.C. Benjamin Pyeatt
Charles Osman
Christopher Warmsley
And the Court do hereby declare their opinion,
after the investigation of the matter, and after
putting the interrogatives prescribed by the War
Department, that the above named applicant
was a Revolutionary Soldier, & served
as he states. And the Court further certify that
it appears to them that Christopher Warmsley, who
signed the preceding certificate is a
clergyman resident in the County of Adams,
and State of Ohio and that Benjamin Pyatt & Charles
Osmon who have also signed the same, are residents in
the County of Adams and State of Ohio are credible
persons and that their statement is entitled
to credit
I Joseph Darlinton Clerk of the
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Court of Common Pleas of Adams County State
of Ohio, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains
the original proceedings in the matter
of the application of James Williams for a
pension.
[seal] [illegible]
In testimony whereof I have hereunto
set my hand and seal of office
this 25th day of October in
the year one thousand eight hundred
and thirty two.
Joseph Darlinton Clk A.C.
20.000
James Williams
Ohio
Adm 10 Months
2 Months Cav.
26.67
8.31
35.08
George Collins
West Union
Ohio
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March 26, 1937
James Williams
S. 3590
BA-J/AF
Mrs. P. B. Zink
335 West Walnut Street
Hillsboro, Ohio
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which
you request the Revolutionary War record of James
Williams, pensioned while a resident of Adams
County, Ohio.
The data furnished herein were obtained from
papers on file in pension claim, 3590, based
upon the service of James Williams in the War of
the Revolution.
James Williams was born February 22, 1759 in
Chester County, Pennsylvania. The names of his
parents were not given; he moved with his father
from Chester County to Washington County, Maryland.
While a resident of Washington County, Maryland,
James Williams enlisted shortly after the
capture of Burgoyne and served four months to guard
the prisoners at Fort Frederick, Maryland.
He moved in 1778 to Washington County, Pennsylvania,
and volunteered and served in several
scouting parties against the Indians; sometime in
October, 1780, marched in Captain Eleazer Williamson's
company, Colonel Williamson's Pennsylvania regiment
to the mouth of the Big Beaver on the Ohio River,
thence to the Moravian Towns, where they took some
Indian prisoners and carried them to Pittsburgh,
length of this service about two months. He served
in the spring of 1781, two months under Lieutenant
Lindley to guard the frontiers on the Ohio River. He
went on an expedition against the Sandusky Towns,
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under Captain Timothy Downing and Colonels William
Crawford and David Williamson, and was in two battles
with the Indians on the Sandusky River, length of
service about one month.
James Williams was living in Ohio County,
Virginia in 1783, and while there went to St. Louis
and was engaged as a spy under Major Doughty, length
of this service not stated.
He moved in 1793 from Ohio County, Virginia to
Adams County, Ohio. He was allowed pension on his
application executed October 25, 1832, at which time
he was living in Jefferson Township, Adams County,
Ohio.
James Williams married May 25 or 26, 1805 in
Adams County, Ohio, Elizabeth Millar or Miller. He
died July 11, 1842 in Adams County, Ohio.
The widow, Elizabeth Williams, was allowed
bounty land on her application executed April 19,
1855 at which time he was seventy-seven years of
age and living in Adams County, Ohio.
The papers in this claim contain no reference
to children.
In order to obtain information in regard to the
location of the land referred to above, you should
apply to The Commissioner of the General Land Office,
Washington, D. C., and give the following
Warrant  # 26873 - 160 acres- Act of 1855.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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Adress John Fisher Cedar Mill Adams County Ohio
John Fisher
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the State of Ohio Adams County ss
I James Williams was born in Chestor County
State of Pensylvania on the 22nd day of Febuary 1759
my father moved from thence to Merrilan in
County Washinton and resided there until after
Burgoins army was taken in the Revolutionary
war a part of said army was marched to
to fort Frederick then to be gaurded by the
militia I then substituted under Capt Louden
for four months to guard Said prisoners from
thence I removed to Washington County
Pensylvania when I was about Eighteen years
old while I lived in said County I volonteered
on Several scouting parties after Indians but
never came up with any of the enemy in October
1780 there was a campain proposed of mounted
volonteers to meet on the on the Ohio River
near the mouth of Big Beaver we lay there
nearly a week and it was concluded by the
the officers that there was not a sufficient
number of men to go the Compain as it was
Designed to go to the Sandusky towns near
Lake Eary Colol Williamson & Major
McCulloch Beet up for volunteer for a
Short tour through Indian County I then
volunteered on this Expedition we then crossed
the Ohio River to the number of about 100 men
all mounted we marched a west Course until
be fell on the Mukingone River thence down
said River unto the Middle Moravian town
not far from there we took an Indian prisoner
who called himself Jim Jillaway he informed us
he informed us that there was six Indians and one
white man about 8 miles up the River we went in
porsute of them and took them prisoners we went
then about 20 miles Down the River and made no
Discoveries we then concluded to Return home
and we Steered our Course for Wheling fort on
the Ohio River and took 7 Indians and one white
man with us and delivered them up to the Commanding
officer at pitchburg I think colonel Gipson
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In the Spring of 1781 to the best of my knolege
there was a draft in Pensylvany for men to guard
the frontiers on the Ohio River I then subsituted
for two months as a spy some time in may
the same year 1781 there was a campain proposd
to go against the Sandusky towns the men was
to Rendivuse some time about the first of June
1781 I volonteerd on this Expedition with my horse
and provision we were in the Mingold Town
some few days before all the force were collected
when all was at the place appointed for Rendivuse
it was agreed to elect our General Commanding officers
and it fell on Colonel William Croford and Colonel
David Williamson Second in command my Captains
name was Timothy Downing the Lieutenant Thomas
Ellis we marched from the place of Rendivuse
& on the 11th day of June with 465 men officers
and Soulders and Started our Cours for the
Indian towns on Sandusky River Nicoles Glover
and Jonathan Zenes was our pilots we got near
the towns on the 22 or 23d June we haulted to
eat Dinner and sent our light horse forward
to make Discovrys they had not been long
absent when they Returned in hast informing us
we would find enough to do shortly we mounted
Immediately and formed in three Colloms and went
of in a Gallop to meet the Enimy we met at the
Edge of a wood the enemy had the advantage as we
were in the praree we forsed forward on them
and drove them in a Short time and took the
woods it was said our men took 11 Scalps in this
Charg the Battle was then General untill dark
we were then Every man to stand gard all night two
and two together least one should fall asleep next
day we had some fighting at a distance that day
the Enemy reinforced verry strong it was
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thought Best by the officers to make a Silent retreat
that night and take our baggage and wonded men
with us such as could ride we started and
was fired on by the Enemy for a considerable
Distance our army got verry much scattered in the
night in morning about 9 oclock the Enemy
came in sight and Demanded a surrender it
was not agreed to and the Enemy Commenced the
Battle in flank and Rear we fought and Retreated
untill dark and Campt we had about 50 wonded
men with us which we saved safe home we
never Saw Colonel Craford after the retreat
of the first Battle Ground from the time we
started from home untill we returned was about
30 days I Resided in Ohio County in Virginia
from that time untill 1793 in the year of 1786
I went from Virginea to Saint lue was on Sevents
while gone from home I returned safe home in
September following I lived still in the same
County until the 1790 the 17th of January I
went on Business to Saint Lue while there
Majer Doughty arrived at Cuscushey
in Elonoise he belonged to the United State's
army had been sent up the Tennesee River
to treat with the Cherikees met them and had
all his men killed and wounded but four
out of 15 and 3 officers and was not able to
Return to Meriata without a stronger
party I then volunteerd to go with him to Meriata
I was appointed one of the Spise to go Before Boat
to Meriata I got home the 20th June in Ohio County
and Resided there until 1793 when I moved to the
State of Ohio and have lived in the Bouns of Adams
County ever since
James Williams
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The State of Ohio, Adams County Court of Common
of the Term of October, 1832.
I Joseph Darlinton Clerk of said Court do certify
that the within statement, in the proper hand writing of
the said James Williams, as he testifies, was this day sworn
to and subscribed by the said James Williams, in open
Court, and is the same statement to which he refers
in his Declaration to obtain the benefit
of the Act of Congress passed June 7, 1832.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto
set my hand and affixed the seal of
my office at West Union this
25th day of October, 1832
Joseph Darlinton Clk AC.
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Elizabeth Williams and James
for Rev Pension
this suspended file
Papers
for Edwards
May 1 '85
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26,873
Rev War
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108608

[postmark]
WEST UNION Ohio APR 23

L. P. Waldo
Commissioner
Was
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Free
West  Union
Sept 16
War Department
Washington City
D.C.
Ohio Sepr 21
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West Union Sept. 16. 1833.
Sir,
The papers pertaining to James Williams' application
for a pension, returned from your Department
for want of proper authentication &c
are again submitted to your favorable consideration.
I am, Sir,
Very Respectfully
Yr. Obt. Servt.
George Collings
Hon. Secy. War.
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May 8-1900. Histy to
S. Biely Bethany Ills.
May-17-1900 Hsty to
Jas. G. Metz - W. Union Ohio
1921. Oct. 17. Hist to Mrs. N. P.
Waddell. AW
1922 Oct. 2. Hist to S. L.
Thompson. AW
1924 Dec. 6 - Hist to Minnie Biely
1937 Mch 26 - "  " Mrs. P. B.  Zi
3590
INVALID.
Rev War
File No. 3590
James Williams
Privt Rev. War
Act: June 7th 1832
Index: -- Vol. A, Page 407
{Arrangement of 1870.}
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Sheriff's Office,
J. G. Metz,
Sheriff.
ADAMS COUNTY,
West Union, Ohio,
1900
Hon Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C
Dear Sir
Place Send me declaration of Pension of
James Williams P.a. Militia Rev War enrolled
1832 or 1833 under act of June 7th 1832 this
very important for get this declaration for
reference I am a grand son of the said
James Williams
I am yours very Respct
James G. Metz
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[stamp mark]
O. W. & N. DIVISION
MAY 12 1900
RECEIVED

[stamp mark]
US PENSION OFFICE
MAY 10 1900
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To the
Commissioner of
Pensions
Washington D.C.
Bethany Ill.
April 21, 1900
Dear Sir:
I would like to have a
Copy of James Williams,
declaration for Pension.
He belonged to a Militia
lived in Adams Co. O. when
he obtained his pension.
He was my wife's grandfather,
Want information
for, Adams Co history.
Yours,
S. Biely
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[stamp mark]
U. S. PENSION OFFICE
SEP 28 1921

Rev.
MK

MRS. NEAL PHELPS WADDELL
342 SOUTH WASHINGTON STREET
GREENFIELD, OHIO
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington, D.C.
Sept. 27th 1921
Sir:
Will you please forward to
me at the above address a
certified copy of the pension
made to Jas. Williams
of the Penn. Militia  The
pension was granted Oct. 8, 1833
Any information you can give me
concerning him will be much appreciated
(Mrs.) Neal P. Waddell.
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Rev Sol
O. A. THOMPSON, D. D. S.
SCOTT BUILDING
HILLSBORO, OHIO
Hillsboro Ohio
Aug. 29. 1922.
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.
Dear Sir
I am writing for information
concerning James Williams of the
Pennsylvania Malitia, who was placed
on the pension roll Oct. 8. 1833.
Thanking you I am
yours truly
Sarah L Thompson.
[stamp mark]
RECORD DIVISION
SEP 6 1922

[stamp mark]
US PENSION OFFICE
SEP
5
1922
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Rev war
Sentinel, Okla.
Nov. 12, 1924
Relian
I have a statement from the Bureau
of Pensions of the military history of
my great grand father - James
Williams - a soldier of the Revolutionary
War. - O.W. & N. Division
J. R. G.
3590 - Serr
Rev. War.
If his widow filed an application
for a pension, would you please
send me a statement of the
information contained in her
application. I need some information
to help me in filling out an
application for membership in the
D. A. R. Thanking you for the favor-
Minnie Biely
Miss Minnie Biely,
Box 244, Sentinel, Okla.
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Mrs. P. B. Zink,
335 West Walnut St.
Hillsboro, Ohio
March 8th, 1937.
To the Commissioner of Pensions
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir
Will you kindly send me
a copy of the application made
by James Williams, resident of
Adams County, Ohio, for revolutionary
pension. He served as a private in
Pennsylvania Militia and was
placed on pension roll October
8th, 1833.
If there should be any family
data I would like very much to
have it.
This information is wanted
for Mrs. Clara Hughes Zink a descendant
of James Williams.
Thanking you for any data
you may send me.
Yours very truly
Mrs. P. B. Kink
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Rev. and 1812
War Section.
December 6, 1924.
Minnie Biely,
Sentinel, Box 244,
Okla.
Madam;
I have to advise you that from the papers in the
Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 3590, it appears
that James Williams was born February 22, 1759 in
Chester County, Pennsylvania.
While residing in Washington County, Maryland,
he served four months as a private in Captain Jacob
Louder's Maryland Company, date of enlistment not stated.
While residing in Washington County, Pennsylvania,
he enlisted in October 1780 and served one month in Captain
Eleazer Williamson's Company, Colonel Williamson's
Pennsylvania Regiment.
He enlisted in the spring of 1781 and served two
months under Lieutenant Lindley in the Pennsylvania
Troops.
He enlisted in June 1782 and served one month in
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Captain Timothy Downing's Company, Colonels William
Crawford and David Williamson's Regiment in the Virginia
Troops, and was in two battles with the Indians, on the
Sandusky River.
He was allowed pension on his application executed
October 25, 1832, while a resident of Jefferson Township,
Adams County, Ohio.
Soldier married May 25 or 26, 1805 in Adams County,
Ohio, Elizabeth Miller. He died in Adams County, Ohio,
July 11, 1842 and she was living there in 1855 aged seventy
seven years.
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.
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S3950 [S3590] DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., 19
In reply to your request of [blank], received [blank]
for a statement of the military history of James Williams
soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired
formation as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension
on file in this Bureau.
| DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. |
| LENGTH OF SERVICE. |
| RANK. |
| OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED: CAPTAIN.|
| COLONEL. |
| STATE. |
| [blank] | 4 mos. | Pvt | Jacob Louder | [blank] | Md. |
| Oct. 1780 | 1 mos. | [blank] | Eleazer Williamson | Williamson | Pa. |
| Spring 1781 | 2 mos. | [blank] | Lt. Lindley | [blank] | Pa. |
| June 1782 | 1 mos. | [blank] | Timothy Downing | Wm Crawford, David Williamson | Va |
Battles engaged in, two with Indians on Sandusky River during last service
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Washington Co Md. Washington Co Pa
Date of application for pension, Oct 25, 1832. Ctf. of pension issued Oct 8. 1833
Residence at date of application, Jefferson Twp. Adams Co. Ohio
Age at date of application, born in Chester Co Pa. Feb. 22. 1759
Remarks: Sol mar in Adams Co. Ohio May 25/26 1804 Elizabeth Miller
he died there July 11, 1842, she was living there aged 77 years in 1855
Respectfully,
Commissioner.
Wm Crawford was killed by
Indians at bat Sandusky in June 1782
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