Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 9,016, John Williams, Md.
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(3-1776)

SERVICE
Md.

Williams, John
Molly

NUMBER
W. 9016

CONTENTS
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19481
Kentucky R
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John Williams
of Henry Co in the State of Ky
who was a private in the Compy commanded
by Captain Gates of the regiment commanded
by Colonel Williams in the Maryland
line, for the term of 3 years
from Jany 2d 1779 to __ 17__
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Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky
at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on
the 10 of June 1825
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Certificate of Pension issued the 11th of July 18[illegible]
and Sent to Henry Asbury Esq
Lexington, Ky
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Arrears to 4th of
Semi-anl. all'ce ending 4 Sept 1825 $20.53
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$20.53
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4.52
16
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$20.53

{Revolutionary claim,
Acts March 18, 1818,
and May 1, 1820 +
March 1, 1823}
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8879
Kentucky
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Molly Williams,
widow of John Williams,
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818,
and who died on the 7 June 1831.
of Henry Co in the State of Ky
who was a Pri in the Co
commanded by Captain Gates of the
Reg commanded by Col Williams in
the Md line for 2 years
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[Subscr]ibed on the Roll of Kentucky
[at] the rate of 80 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day
of March, 1836. and ending 18 Feb.
1839 when she died
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Certificate of Pension issued the 25th day of
Novem "44 and Sent to 
W H Todd, Philadelphia
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Total amount, $
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by F S Gwann Clerk,
Book D Vol. 1 Page 381
Payd to Jane Williams, Ann Coon
Jefsee Williams [Jessee Williams] + Page Williams only
Surv Children

[Right side]
Repo. See Let to agt
25 Nov. 1844
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State of Kentucky}
Trimble County} Sct.
On this 8 day of July 1844 Came in open Court in + for Said County Jane Williams resident of Said County who on her Solemn oath makes the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions of the Act of Congrefs of July 7th 1838
Affiant States that She is one of the Surviving Children of John Williams who was inscribed on the pension roll of the United States under the act of Congrefs of the year 1818 the benefits of which he received until the 8th day of June 1831 when he departed this life in Henry County Ky, in which last County he lived at the time he received a pension that She is informed + believes her father was an Enlisted Soldier of the Revolutionary war an Served as Specified in her Said fathers declaration now on the files of the war department on which his pension was amitted, to which special reference is here made that Sometime in the year 1838 her mother Molly Williams widow of Said John Williams; made her declaration for a pension under the act of Congrefs of the 7th of July 1838. As She is informed + believe and whether the claim has ever been admitted She does not know but thinks it has not been allowed. If the Claim has ever been allowed Said Molly Williams never received the certificate in her lifetime nor has any of the children received the same since her death She States that She is informed + believes that her father John Williams and her mother Molly
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or Mary Chappell, were married in Prince William County Virginia, in the year 1784 or 5 by Parson Grayson that they continued to live together as Such until the 7th of June 1831 - when Said her father departed this life, and that her mother Mary or Molly Williams departed this life the 18th day of February 1839. in Henry County Ky. that Said Molly Williams left at her death the following Children, to wit Jane this affiant, Ann wife of John Corn Trimble or Carrol Ct, Ky, Jefse Williams [Jesse Williams], of Montgomery Cty Ia, [Indiana] + Page Williams of Barthomew County, Ia, that the foregoing four children are all the Surviving Children of Said Mary or Molly Williams + John Williams decd. She further States that she is informed + believes that [illegible] the marr of John Williams + Mary Chappell took place aft the Revolutionary war but prior to 1796 to wit at the time aforesaid. Sworn to + subscribed the day + year aforesaid Jane Williams

State of Kentucky}
Trimble County} Sct.
On this 8th day of July 1844 Came in open Court before the Justices of Said County while Siting Jane William who Subscribed and made Solemn oath to the foregoing declaration according to the [illegible] her knowledge + belief
In testimony whereof I have I have hereunto Set my name as Clerk of Said Court + affixed my Seal of office this 8 day July 1844 at Bedford
William Samuel
Clerk of Trimble County Court
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Commonwealth of Kentucky
Trimble County Court July Term 1844
It was on the 8th day of July 1844 proven in open Court to the satisfaction of the same that Molly Williams the widow of John Williams a Revolutionary pensioner departed this life on the 18th day of Feby 1839 in Trimble County Ky that her husband John Williams had previously died in June 1831 in Henry County. That said Molly Williams left at her death who are now living the following Children Towit, Jane wife of Moses V Williams of Trimble County Ky + Ann wife of John Corn of sd County + Jefsee + Page Williams of the State of Indiana that the foregoing four persons are all of the surviving Children of said John + Molly Williams, that Elizabeth another child of said John + Molly Williams intermarried with Jas Eldridge that both of them are dead leaving five children towit Juliann wife of Kreanor of Ia, Willett, R J + Susan Eldridge as their heirs at law -  That John died in the army at New Orleans in 1815 and left one son Elijah Williams of Ky as his heir at law he having died intestate; That George + Mary Williams died in infancy + intestate That said John Williams died without ever having made a will and that the foregoing are all and his only heirs at law the foregoing was proven by the oath of Nathaniel G Williams all of which is ordered to be certified to the War department
A Copy Ad W Samuel Clk

State of Kentucky
Trimble County} Sct
I William Samuel Clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid do certify that the foregoing order is truly copied from the records of my
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office
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of my said office at the Clerks office in the town of Bedford this 9th day of July 1844
William Samuel
Clerk of Trimble County Court
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4453
Molly Williams
of John
Kentucky
Act 7 July '38
died 18 Feby 39
Adm?
2 yrs pri
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$80 to 18 Feby '39
The day of here death. To 
Jane Williams 0 Ann Coon -
Jefse Williams [Jesse Williams] + Page Williams
only surviving children

died June 7 1831
Preston's list

Wm H Todd Esqr
Philada
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State of Kentucky
Henry County} SS
On this 20th of September 1838 personally appeared before A D Johnson a Justice of the peace in and for Henry County Kentucky Molly Williams aged Seventy six years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congrefs passed July 7th 1838 entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows
That she is the widow of John Williams who was a private in the army of the revolution in the regular service - but this declarant will not undertake to state the particulars of the service of her husband the said John Williams as he drew a pension of ninety six dollars per annum before his death - that he drew a pension under the act of Congrefs of 1818 as he died in 1830 and drew for some years before his death she will therefore refer the department to his declaration under which he was allowed a
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a pension as aforesaid
She further declares that she was married to the said John Williams on the 8 day of February in the year Seventeen hundred and Eighty four or five in Prince William County state of Virginia: that her husband the aforesaid John Williams died on the 7th day of June Eighteen hundred and thirty that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place privious to the first of January Seventeen hundred and ninety four Viz at the time above stated - She further declares that she has no family record of her marriage with the said John Williams that she had a record of the ages of her children which is herewith filed that she has no doubt but what it is correct that she is very certain she was married very soon after the close of the revolutionary war - and would further state that she is entirely disabled to attend in open court to make her declaration that she is now confined to her bed and would further
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states that the amount which her husband drew will be of great use and benefit to her in her almost helplefs state she therefore hoped her claim will be allowed
Molly Williams 9her x mark) (Seal)

State of Kentucky}
Henry County} SS
I A D Johnson a Justice of the peace in and for Henry County Kentucky do certify that this day came in person before me Molly Williams who subscribed and was sworn to the declaration and who I further certify is entirely disabled to attend in open court to make her declaration by reason of bodily infirmity that she is now confined to her bed Given under my hand this 20th day of September 1838
A D Johnson J P H C
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Elizabeth Williams Daughter of John + Mary Williams was Born November 7 1785
Jefse Williams was Born October 18 1787
John Williams was Born January 19 1789
Ann Williams was Born October 16 1790
Jane Williams was born May 18 1796
Page Williams was born August 24 1798
George Williams was born August 2 1801
Polly Williams was born March 5 1803
my father John Williams
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State of Kentucky}
Henry County} SS
The affidavits of Saml Simmons + Nicholas May taken in Henry County Kentucky on the 20th day of September 1838
These affiants who being first duly sworn according to law doth on their oaths make the following statement
That they were well acquainted with John Williams who was reputed to have been a pensioner and soldier of the revolution - that he died about the year 1830 leaving a widow Molly Williams who is still living and has remained a widow ever since the death of her husband the said John Williams to the best of their knowledge and belief
Samuel Simmons (Seal)
Nicholas May (Seal)
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State of Kentucky}
Henry County} SS
I A D Johnson a Justice of the peace in and for Henry County Kentucky do certify that this day came in person before me Nicholas May and Saml Simmons who subscribed and was sworn to the foregoing affidavits - and who I further certify are credible persons and whose statement are entitled to credit. Given under my hand this 20th day of September 1838
A D Johns J. P. H. C.

State of Kentucky}
Henry County} SS
I Edmund P Thomas Clerk of the County Court of Henry County Kentucky do certify that A D Johnson is a Justice of the peace in and for Henry County Kentucky and that the foregoing signatures purporting to his are Genuine
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said office this 21st day of September 1838
[illegible] Edmun P Thomas +c
By [illegible] Thomas +c
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John Williams
Declaration +
Schedule
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Declaration in order to be placed on the Pension List under the Act of the18" March 1818.
State of Kentucky
County of Henry + Circuit Fct. [Sct.]
On the 17" day of June 1825 personally appeared in open Court being a Court of record, and which proceed according to the Course of Common Law with a Jurisdiction   unlimited in point of General, and keeping a Record of them proceedings for the Court of Henry in the State of Kentucky John Williams resident in said County, aged Seventy years who being first duly fworn [sworn] according to law, doth on his Oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the provifsion made by the Acts of Congrefs, of the 18th March 1818 and the 1st May 1820, that he the said John Williams enlisted for the Term of three years on the 8th day of January 1779 in the State of Jersey in the Company commanded by Captain Henry Gates in the Regiment Commanded by Colonel Williams under General Smallwood in the line of the State of Maryland the 1st Regiment on the Continental establishment - that he continued to serve in Said Corpes until the year 1782 when he was discharged from the Service in 1782 in the State of Fouth [South] Carolina at a place called the round O. That he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension, except the present, that his name is not on the roll of any State and that the following are the reasons for not making earlier application for a pension, that he has applied two or three years ago, to an agent, and he the Said agent had not been able to prepare his papers in Such manner as to obtain a pension, his papers have been frequently
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Certified to the War Department previous to this, that he never could obtain proper evidence untill some time last year, and that a change as he is informed had taken place in procuring pension claims - Forms changed &c.
And in pursuance of the Act of the 1st May 1820 I do Solemnly Swear that I was a Resident Citizen of the United States on the 18" day of March 1818 and that I have not Since that time by gift, sale, or in any manner dispersed of any property or any part thereof, With intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provifsions of an Act of Congrefs entitled an "Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War" pafsed on the 18th day of March 1818 and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property, or Securities, contracts or Debts, due to me nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me Subscribed.
One mare Worth $25. two Head of Cattle Worth $10. three Sheep worth $1.50ct - 15 Shoates $5. Aud Table $1 - 1/2 doz chains $2. two potts $1 - Small oven 50cnt. 1/2 doz pewter plates and Aud dish $1.50cnt - Amounting in all to $47.50cnt -

That he is a farmer, cultivating rented Land that he is not able to persue it, giving to his age, infirmity and a Rupture in his abdomen, that he has a Wife and no children, his Wife is about 70 years old, entirely unable to Contribute to his, or her own support, and that they are unable to Support life, much longer, unlefs relived by the afsistance of his Government
He here enumerates the property Givned by him on the 18" March 1818 as made as he can pofsible recollect - The Gray mare above mentioned, the
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same family furniture, few head of hogs, which hogs he has killed for Supporting himself and Wife, and fow [sow] which is now dead, that is the only property owned then - that he had no money at that time, or any at this -
John Williams (his x mark) (Seal)

Sworn to and declared on before me in open Court being a Court of Record, by John Williams, this 17th day of June 1825
Henry Davidge Judge
of the Henry Circuit Court in
Kentucky

I, Rowland Thomas, clerk of the Circuit Court of Henry County do hereby Certify, that it appears to the Satisfaction of the Court, that the said John Williams did Service in the Revolutionary War, as Stated in the proceeding Declaration, against the Common Enemy, for the Term of nine months, and also three years, under one engagement on the Continental establishment - I also Certify that the foregoing Oath and the Schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the Records of said Court; and I do further Certify that this the Opinion of the Said Court that the total amount, in Value, of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is $47.50cts
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto Set my hand and affixed the Seal of the Said Court on this 18" day of June 1825 and 34 years of this Commonwealth
Rowd Thomas
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March 9, 1938

xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

John Williams W. 9016
BA-J/MCS

Honorable Louis Ludlow
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D.C.

My dear Mr. Ludlow:

Reference is made to your request for information relative to the Revolutionary War soldier, John Williams, of Henry County, Kentucky, whose pension was transferred from New York in 1826 and who died in 1827.

The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, W. 9016, based upon the military service of one John Williams of Henry County, Kentucky.

The date and place of his birth and the name of his parent were not given.

John Williams enlisted in New Jersey January 8, 1779, and served three years as private in Captain Henry Gaither's company in Colone Williams' Maryland regiment. It was not shown whether the soldier was related to his colonel.

John Williams was allowed pension on his application executed June 17, 1825, while living in Henry County, Kentucky, aged seventy years.

He died June 7, 1831, in Henry County, Kentucky,

John Williams married in Prince William County, Virginia, February 8, 1784 or 1785, Mary or Molly Chappell.

She applied for pension September 20, 1838, while living in Henry County, Kentucky, and she stated that she was then aged seventy-six years. John Williams stated in 1825 that his wife, name not given, was about seventy years of age. This claim for pension was allowed.

The widow, Mary or Molly Williams, died February 18, 1839, in Henry or Trimble County, Kentucky.
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John and Mary or Molly Williams had the following children:

Elizabeth born November 7, 1785.
Jesse " October 18, 1787.
John " January 19, 1789, died in the army at New Orleans in 1815, leaving a son, Elijah Williams, of Kentucky.
Ann born October 15, 1790.
Jane " May 18, 1796, resident of Trimble County, Kentucky, in 1844.
Page " August 24, 1798.
George " August 2, 1801, died in infancy.
Polly " March 5, 1803, died in infancy.

The following above-named children survived their mother:

Jane Williams who was the wife of Moses V. Williams of Trimble County, Kentucky.
Ann who was the wife of John Corn of Trimble or Carroll County, Kentucky.
Jesse Williams of Montgomery County, Indiana.
Page Williams of Bartholomew County, Indiana.

The soldier's daughter, Elizabeth, married James Eldridge and in 1844 they were both dead but were survived by the following children:
Juliann wife of Kreanor, Willett, R. T. or J., and Susan Eldridge.

In 1844 reference was made to one Nathaniel G. Williams, relationship to the soldier not shown.

The Revolutionary War records of this office fail to afford any information relative to a John Williams of Henry County, Kentucky, whose pension was transferred from New York in 1826 and who died in 1827.

Very truly yours

A D HILLER
Executive assistant
to the administrator
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Nov 19 '45
Mr Ames

[Sideways]
[Round stamp mark]
[illegible]

FREE

J L Edwards Esqr
Commr of Pensions
Washington City
D. C.

mail
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Land Office, Annapolis,
16th November 1844.

Sir,
In reply to your letter of the 14th Inst. I have to inform you, that it appears upon an examination of the Muster Rolls of the Revolution in this office, that there are four John Williams's upon the rolls of the 1st Regiment of the Maryland troops, and it is impofsible I prefume, to ascertain, whether either of them, is the John Williams' mentioned in your letter. The rolls are imperfect and do not shew the officers under whom they served, but only the Regiment, Neither of the John Williams's I find upon the rolls, enlisted in January 1779, three enlisted in 1778, and one on the 5th of April, 1779.
I am very respectfully,
You obt ft [St],
G G Brewer

J L Edwards Esqr
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Lexington Kentucky 28th June 1825

Sir
I be send the declaration, Schedule and proof of John Williams, who applies for a Pension - His Service is proven by two Witnefses, agreeable to the requisitions of your office.
Please make a decision and inform me of the result.
Respectfully your
Obt. Servt.
Henry Asbury

Hon. Jas Barbour
Sect of War
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Affidavit of
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State of Indiania}
Switzerland County} Fct.
This day personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the peace in and for the County of Switzerland Nathan Peak of lawful age and being first duly frown [sworn] as the law directs, doth on his Oath declare that John Williams fr. [Sr.] who now applies for a pension as a Soldier in the Maryland Regiment, did enter the Service of the United States in the Continental establishment in the year 1779 for three years, under Capt Gates, who was under Genl Smallwood in the first Maryland Regiment in the said Continental establishment and that they were together Serving as aforesaid - that he knew him well - that he was a faithful Soldier, and was honorable discharged in the year 1782, at a place called the Round 0. in South Carolina - during all which time he served as a Soldier being so enlisted
Given under my hand & Seal this 31st day of August AD 1824.
Nathan Peck
Sworn to before me and Signed this 31st day of August AD. 1824
William C Keen
Justice of the peace (J.P.S.C.)

Switzerland County,Fct
As Justice aforesaid on oath I Certify that Nathan Peak is a Credible person
Wiliam C Keen (J.P.S.C.)

State of Indiania
Switzerland County Fct
I, Israel R Whitehead Clerk of the Circuit court of Switzerland County aforesd. do Certify that William C Keen who has taken the foregoing affirmations and Oath of Nathan Peak is, and was at the time thereof
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and now is a Justice of the peace in and for the County of Switzerland and that full faith and Credit is due and ought to be given to all his acts as Such
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the Seal of said Court this first day of September  1824
Israel R Whitehead Clk
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State of Kentucky
Henry County Sct
This day personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid James Mason of lawful years being first duly sworn as the law directs doth on his Oath declare that John Williams fr [Sr] who now applies for a pension was a Soldier in the Maryland Regiment - did enter the Service of the United States on the Continental establishment in the year 1779 for three years under Capt Gates who was under General Smallwood in the first Maryland Regiment in the Said Continental establishment and [illegible] they were together serving as aforesaid - that he knew him well - that he was a faithful Soldier and was honorably discharged in the year 1782 at a place Called the round O in South Carolina, during all which time he Served as a Soldier being So enlisted
Given under my hand + Seal this 10 day of Jany AD 1825
James Mason (his x mark) 
Sworn to before me + Signed this 10 day of Jany 1825
William M Crackin J.P.H.G.
Henry County Fct [Sct]
As Justice of the peace afd. I Certify that James Mason is a Credible Witnefs on oath and person
William M Crackin J.P.H.C.

State of Kentucky
Henry County Court Clerks office
Jany 10th 1825
I Rowland Thomas clerk of the County Court of said County of Henry do Certify that William M Crackin
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who has taken the foregoing affirmation and Oath is, and Was at the time thereof a Justice of the peace for Henry County in the State aforesaid duly Commifsioned and qualified and that full faith and Credit is due and Ought to be given to all his acts as Such -
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County Court this 10th day of January 1825 and in the 33 year of the Commonwealth
Rown Thomas
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Frankfort Ky Jany 4th 1838

Enclosed is the pension claim of Mrs. Williams
I have written on some months since to Prince William County State of Virginia in order to obtain the evidence of her marriage - but have not red. any answer
I now request of the Commr. of Pensions that he unto to sd county in order to procure if possible the desired evidence
If it is not contrary to the rules of the department
I am Respectfully your obt Svt.
Saml Todd
Honl. J L Edwards
Washington City DC
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June 24.
Ju at
Va

Molly Williams
MM

[Sideways]
Brentsville Va
June 21st

Free

J L Edwards Esq
War Department
Washington City
D. C.
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Brentsville, P. Wm. Co. Va. June 17. 1839.
Sir
Yours of the 5th inst. stating that "Molly Williams has applied for a pension, on account of the service of her husband John Williams decd. +c. [&c]
This is to certify that I have examined the records + files of my office for the years 1784 and 1785 and could find no proof of the marriage or of the ifsuing of a license for the above named persons.
very respectfully
your Obt. Servt.
T Williams

J L Edwards Esq
War Department
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G G Brewer
Nov 17 '44
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Pension Office
November 14th 1844
Sir,
I will thank you to furnish me with any evidence the record of your office may afford of the service of John Williams He says he served 3 years from January 1779 in the first Maryland regiment under Capt Gates, Col Williams and Genl. Smallwood

G G Brewer Esq
Register of Land office
Annapolis
Maryland
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S Todd
June 24 '39
OC
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401
War Dept. Pen Office
June 24. 1839
Sir
In the case of Mrs. Molly Williams widow of John Williams decd., a letter has been received from the Clerk of the Court of Prince William Co. Va, stating that the records in his office afford no proof of her marriage. The papers in the case are therefore herewith returned to you in order that it may be shewn by the testimony of respectable witnefses by whom and at what time the paper purporting to be a record of the births of the children was made, and by whom and in what manner said record has been kept. Some further and more satisfactory evidence as to the claimant's identity is also required.
Samuel Todd Esqr
Frankfort,
Ken

4453
Act 7 July '38
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Phila. 2nd Sept 1844
Dr Sir
After the decease of Saml Todd the original declaration of Molly Williams I found among the papers of the Decd. when I was recently at Louisville I made inquiry of the claim was allowed, and one Polly Williams was allowed but had not drawn the money, whether this was the one I know not. If the claim was ever allowed the old lady in her lifetime never got the money nor have the Heirs or children Since her death I then prepared the foregoing on Enclosed papers and herewith transmit the whole of them the actions of the department is called to the investigation of the case at as early a period as comports with its use + custom
Very respectfully
Wm H Todd
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Molly Williams
Kentucky
suspended

Let to Hon John Carr
May 27, 1840
several others [illegible] in
this letter, so did not add it
in this claim F
Act 7 July 1838
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John Williams Ken: Act March 18, 1818
to what time paid?
Pen: Office.
June 5th 1839
Died 7 June 1831 p o t. that pecicd
DH
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1938 Mar 9 hist to
Hon Louis Ludlow MCS

Revolution
Maryland Service
WIDOW, &c.
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File No. 9016
Molly William
Wid. of
John Williams
Rev. Md. line
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Act: July 7th / 38
Index: - Vol. M, Page 340
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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Clk Court County
of Prince William
5 June 1839
OC
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107
War Dept. Pen Office
June 5 1839
Sir,
Mrs. Molly Williams has applied at this office for a pension on account of the service of her husband John Williams decd. She states that she was married in Prince William County Va. in 1784 or '85 I will thank you to inform me what proof of the marriage or of the ifsuing of a License the records in your office afford. An early answer is respectfully requested.

To the Clerk of the Court
of Prince William Co
Brentsville
Va.

4453
Act 7 July 38
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LOUIS LUDLOW
12TH DISTRICT INDIANA

SUBCOMMITTEES:
POST OFFICE AND TREASURY
CHAIRMAN
DEFICIENCY

COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEVENTY-FIFTH CONGRESS
WASHINGTON, D. C.

March 5, 1938.

Hon. Harold W Breining,
U. S. Veterans Administration,
Washington, D. C.

Dear Mr. Breining:

I am trying to obtain the pension record of John Williams of Henry County, Kentucky, who was transferred from New York in 1826 and who died in 1827.

This is all of the information I have about the veteran, but if you can identify his file and will send me all of the facts in regard to his military and personal history which are shown, I shall be appreciative.

Very sincerely,
Louis Ludlow