Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 2303, William Wilson, Md.
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(3-1776)
SERVICE
Md.
CONTENTS
Wilson, William
Sarah
NUMBER
W. 2303
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[illegible[436 Ohio Wheeling Sarah Wilson widow of William Wilson who served in the Revolutionary war das a private Md Line 
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate 90 Dollars 00 cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1818 [crossed out] 3rd February 1853 
Certificate of Pension issued the 20th day of Aug /53 and sent to J. D. Thompson Wheeling Va
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3/53 Page 170 Vol. A 3/53 1828
[Side page note] Date of death [illegible]
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State of Virginia Ohio County S.S.
Be it known that on the tenth day of May 1853 before me a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, personally appeared Elijah Day and Morgan Nelson, to me well known, and upon being duly sworn according to law, testified as follows, viz that they have known Mrs Sarah Wilson for many years before the death of her husband, that she is the widow of William Wilson who was a pensioner of the United States and who died about the year eighteen hundred and thirty seven; that she is now residing in Belmont County Ohio -
They also testified that they are not interested in the result of her application for a pension from the United States  E. Day   M Nelson
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above mentioned  I also certify that I am not interested directly or indirectly in the result in the result of the case of Mrs. Sarah Wilson's application for a pension from the United States  Jas. E Wharton JD.
Virginia Ohio County to wit I John McColloch, Clerk of the County Court of Ohio County aforesaid do certify that Thomas E. Wharton Esq. whose name is signed to the foregoing was at the time of so signing and now is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County of aforesaid duly commissioned & qualified and that his signature thereto is genuine 
In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 10th day of May 1853 John McColloch Cek of
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Ohio County Virginia Set
This will certify that on the 11th day of April 1816 I celebrated the rite of matrimony between William Wilson and Sarah Pearce by Virtue of a license from the Clerks office of the County aforesaid given under my hand the day and date aforesaid A copy test Simon Lanek Wm Chapline Co
I Jno McColloch Clerk of the County Court of Ohio County in the State of Virginia do certify that the foregoing Certificate of William Wilson with Sarah Pearce is a true copy from the Records in my office
Witness my hand and the Seal of Said Court this 18th April A.D. 1853  Jno McColloch
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State of Ohio, County of Belmont SS
On this 29 day of April 1853 personally appeared before the undersigned Robert J. Alexander, President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of said County Sarah Wilson, a resident of Barnesville in the County of Belmont and State aforesaid, aged 77 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 pension made by the Act of Congress passed on the 3rd day of February 1853 granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the revolutionary war, that she is the widow of William Wilson late of Ohio County Virginia to was a private in the revolutionary war and was inscribed in the call of Revolutionary pensioners under the Act of Congress passed 15 May 1825 and paid at the Wheeling Virginia agency that he received a certificate from the Secretary of the Treasury Numbered 1004 dated the twenty sixth day of April 1830, setting forth that he was a surviving private of Infantry in the Maryland Line of the army of the Revolution.
She further declares that she was married to the said William Wilson on the 11 day of April eighteen hundred and sixteen    ;  that  her said husband died on the 11th day of July 1837; that she was not married to him prior to the second of January eighteen hundred but at the time above stated.  She further declares that she is now a widow.  Sarah Wilson
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, before me Robert J. Alexander President Judge of the Court of Comon Pleas within and for the County & State aforesaid by the said Sarah Wilson who I do hereby certify is unable from bodily infirmity to attend Court in person.  Given under my hand & seal the day & year first above written, and that I am not interested in the result of this case.  Robert J. Alexander  Seal
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The State of Ohio, Belmont County fr
I John H Heaton Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of said County do hereby certify that Hon. R I Alexander before whom the foregoing declaration was made, and who has thereunto subscribed his name, was at the time of so doing President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County aforesaid duly commissioned and sworn, and that he, nor I, have no interest in the result of this case, and are not concerned in its prosecution
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my signature and affixed the seal of said Court at St Clairsville this 28th day of April A.D. 1853.
John H Heaton Clerk
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August 14, 1939

BA-J/AWF own
William Wilson
W 2303

Mrs. L W Servey
601 N Third Street
Arkansas City, Kansas

Dear Madam

Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of William Wilson of Kent County, Maryland, who died in 1837, in Virginia (West Virginia)

The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in claim for pension, W. 2303, based upon the military service of William Wilson in the Revolutionary War.

The date and place of birth of William Wilson, and names of his parents are not given.

William Wilson was a private in the Maryland Line, and served to the close of the war. Names of his officers and dates of service are not given.

He was pensioned under the Act of May 15, 1828, at the rate of $80.00 per annum, and was paid at the Wheeling, Virginia Agency.

William Wilson married April 11, 1818, in Ohio County, Virginia, Sarah Pearce; the date and place of her birth, and names of parents are not shown. William Wilson died July 11, 1837, in Ohio County, Virginia (later West Virginia.)

The widow, Sarah Wilson, was allowed pension on her application executed April 27, 1853, at which
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time she was aged seventy-seven, and a resident of Barnesville, Belmont County, Ohio.
The papers on file in this claim contain no reference to the children of William Wilson and wife, Sarah.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of the widow, Sarah Wilson, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and furnish the following data-
Sarah Wilson, widow of William Wilson
Certificate # 1436
Issued August 20, 1853
Rate $80.00 per annum
Commenced February 3, 1853
Act of February 3, 1843
Ohio (Wheeling) Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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WIDOW, &c.

File No. 2303
Sarah Wilson
Widow
William Wilson
Priv. Rev. War.

Act: Feb 3 1853
Index: Vol. M, Page 337
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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Oct. 6 - 1900 H A Wilson San Antonia Tx
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Nov. 22 - 1900 To above - This is the only Maryland soldier of that name of whom this Pension been [illegible]
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July 1 - 1902 To above at Milwaukee Wis 3 copies of hists.
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1912, Dec. 18. History to Miss Agnes M Wilson fw
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1933 - May 1 - hist. to Mrs Cyrus Garnsey awf
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1937 - July 22 - hist to Mrs J Earl Gidding
1939 Aug 14 " " L W Servey
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No 1583
Sarah Wilson
widow of William
Ohio

Let to J D Thompson
July 28 / 53

Act Feby 3. 1853
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No 1583 May 13. 1853
Appl. of 
Sarah Wilson widow 
of William.

Belmont Co
Ohio Act 28
No 1053 Act 28

Act 3d Feby 1853

Revy:
Allowed $80 per annum
Com. Feb 3 1853

J D Thompson
Wheeling
Virginia

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Pension Office, Official Business
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Pension Office

Sir, 
Please report time of last payment to or death of within named pensioner
Respectfully &c
S Cole for Commr.

F Burh Esq 3 Aud Present

William Wilson, on Wheeling Roll, Act 15th May 1828 $80 per an. - Died 11th July 1837, Paid to his death.

F Burh [or F Burk, or F Burt]
Auditor
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Wheeling Va 10" Aug 1853

L P Waldo Esq
Commissioner of Pensions

Sir
I enclose, as requested in your favor of 28" ult, the certificate of J E Wharton J. P. that Elijah Day + Morgan Nelson were "credible witnesses" in the case of Mrs Sarah Wilson, Widow of William Wilson's application for a pension, under the act of Feby 3, 1853. 
The delay in forwarding this, was occasioned by the absence of Mr Wharton
Yours resty
J Dulty Thompson
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Wheeling 11" May 1853

L P Waldo Esq
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington city

Dear Sir
Enclosed herewith, Mrs Sarah Wilson's application for a pension under the act of 3" Feby 1853. If you find the papers to be satisfactory and a pension is granted, please make it payable at the Wheeling Agency.
Yours truly
J Dulty Thompson
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Wilson
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Brief in the case of Sarah Wilson widow of William
Ohio} County and State of Ohio
Belmont} act of Feb 3 1853

Claim, ("Original")

Proof exhibited, (if original.)

Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband a pensioner act of May 15. 1828
$80 per annum
Private
Marriage proved by public record
Death, Auds, report

(If for increase)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim: If so, what?
Identity cr Wittnesses

Name and residence of Agent
J D Thompson
Wheeling
Va

Examining Clerk
S H Gray
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State of Virginia}
County of Ohio} S.S.
I certify that Elijah Day and Morgan Nelson, (whose testimony was taken before me, in the case of Mrs Sarah Wilson's, widow of William Wilson, application for a pension from the United States) were credible witnesses, and I am satisfied from the character of the gentlemen, that the testimony which they made is correct.
Given under my hand this 10" day of August 1853
J E Wharton J.P.
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Columbus Ohio, Fort Hayes
Case of Col. C R Pettes, Quarter 16 -
Director of Pensions
Please let me know if you have on your records, the names of William Wilson born in 1716. Private in 2nd M'd Regiment - Killed in the Rev. War in 1780. [Written above William Wilson's name: "only md ser"]
And his son Samuel Wilson, born in 1743, died 1802, In the Rev War from Mid, Howard Co -
Very truly
Carrie Garnsey
(Mrs. Cyrus Garnsey)
April 19th
Over
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Will you also see if there is any record of Edward Dobyns, born in England, 1747 - came to America and settled in Culpepper Co Va. Was in the Rev. War, after peace was established moved to Mason Co. Ky.

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APR 20 1933
MAIL SUB. DIV.
VETS. ADM.
PENSION #2
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GCW

San Antonio, Texas, Nov 14th, 1900.
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir: Kindly inform me whether the following soldiers or their wives wers pensioned; If any information relating to them is on file please also furnish me at your early convenience:
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William Wilson, enlisted April 19th, 1777, to serve during the war, joined the organization June 17th, 1777, serving as sergeant, and a member of Hazen's regiment, Continental troops.
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William Wilson, name first borne on a roll of Capt John Eccleston's Co, 2nd Maryland regiment, commanded by Col Thos price, Revolutionary April 4th, 1780. Enlisted for three years.
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Yours very truly,
H A Wilson

226 San Pedro Ave,

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Rev & 1812

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RECEIVED
JUL 9 1937
MAIL SUB-DIV
VETS ADM
READER # 37

The Pension Office
Wash. D.C.

Dear Sir:
Would you be so kind as to look through your records to see if you could give me some information as
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to the Revolutionary war records of
John Tracy of Maryland or Virginia
William Wilson of Maryland or Virginia
Joshua Wilson of Maryland or Virginia
Enclosed find a stamped envelope for your reply
(Act July 10)
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for which I will be most grateful
I answer you
sincrely
Olive H Gedding

Mrs J Earl
Box 53
Wash. C. H.O.

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31 Stamped envelope for cost

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JUL 9 1937
MAIL SUB-DIV
VETS ADM
READER # 37
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APR 17 1939
MAIL SUB-DIV
VETS ADM
READER # 74

Pension Bureau
Washington. D. C.

I would like the Rev. War record of my great great grandfather the Rev. William Moore Wilson of Haling West Va. He may have been born or enlisted at a place called West Librty. He was a farmer + a lay M. E. preacher. Migrated to Belmont Co Ohio some time in the early 18th century. Has said to have ricd pension.
Mrs L W Servey
601 N third St
Arkansas City. Kansas.

 April, 3 '39
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1422 Franklin Ave
Lexington, Missouri
Dec. 7, 1912.

Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington D.C.
Sir: - Please send proof of Revolutionary service of Wm Wilson of Maryland, in pension granted his wife Sarah Pearce, at Barnsville Ohio in 1853.

Respectfully,
Miss Agnes M Wilson
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FOR WISCONSIN & NORTHERN MICHIGAN,
SUITE 602-607 PABST BUILDING,
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F E WHITLOCK, CASHIER.

MILWAUKEE, June 18th, 1902.

Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington D.C.
Dear Sir: -
About 18 months ago I wrote asking for and receiving information concerning Wm Wilson, a Revolutionary soldier and pensioner who died July 11th 1837. His widow, Sarah Pearce was granted a pension in 1853. This official information from your office has been lost, evidently in the mailing.
Will you kindly issue the same official information in triplicate, and forward to me at once. If there are any fees I shall be glad to remit covering the same. The first request was made from San Antonio, Texas, probably in November 1900.
Very truly yours
H A Wilson

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VICTOR F LAWSON, PRESIDENT.
MELVILLE E STONE, GENERAL MANAGER.

HORACE WHITE, FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT.
CHARLES S DIEHL, ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER.

HOKE SMITH, SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT.
JOHN R WALSH, TREASURER.

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O. W. & N. DIVISION
OCT 4 1900
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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

DIRECTORS.
VICTOR F LAWSON, FRANK B NOTES.
M H DEYOUNG, CHARLES W KNAPP
CLAYTON McMICHAEL, L MARKBREIT.
FREDERICK DRISCOLL, A J BARR
THOS G RAPIER, JOHN NORRIS.
STEPHEN OMEARS.

San Antonio, Tex, Sept 28th, 1900.
The commissioner of pensions,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir: Kindly furnish me with a record of the services of William Wilson, who served in the Maryland line of the Revolutionary Army, enlisting about 1779 or '80; served in the army at the battle of Yorktown; wintered near Charleston under Gen greene, after the surrender of Lord Cornwallis, and was mustered out at Annapolis, having served three years or until the close of the war. Was born in Kent Co, (Eastern Shore) Maryland, May 2nd, 1762 or '63 and was about 17 years of age when he enlisted. Left the service as orderly Sg't and my information is that he drew a pension as such. Moved to Ohio county, Virginia about 1788 or '90 and resided near West Liberty. About 1816 removed to Wheeling. He died 1837.
Was the pension paid to his wife or heirs at his death? and give names of such payees.
Very respectfully yours,
H A Wilson
Care the Daily Express.

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JUL 29 1939
MAIL SUB-DIV
Reader No. 5
VETS ADM

D. C. S.

My file reference
B.A-J/A.W.F.

Veterans Administration
Washington. D.C.
In reply to your letter of June 16 will say I have just been able to find out some data on my great great grand father William Wilson. William Wilson was born in Maryland May 2, 1762 Do not know what Co but his place of residence was Kent Co, Maryland during Rev. William Wilson died in W. Va July 11, 1837 probably in or near Wheeling. He was enlisted for three years enlisting from Kent Co, Md. William Wilson's second wife Sarah Hardcastle Pearce was granted a pension for his services 1853 at Barnesville, Ohio. I think William Wilson [had]
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a pension right along till his death. I would like any record you have.
Sincerely
Mrs L W Servey
601 n Third St
Arkansas City. Kansas.

July - 26 - '39.
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F.V.V.
Rev. War Section.
December 18, 1912.

Miss Agnes M Wilson,
1422 Franklin Avenue,
Lexington, Mo.
Madam:
In response to your letter dated the 7" and received the 11" instant, you are advised that from the papers in the claim W. File No. 2303, it appears that William Wilson was allowed pension April 26, 1830, payable at the Wheeling, Virginia, Agency. He was pensioned on account of his services as Private in the Maryland Infantry, War of the Revolution, length of service not stated.
He married April 11, 1816. in Ohio County, Virginia. Sarah Pearce. He died July 11, 1837, and she was allowed pension on her application executed April 27, 1853. while seventy-seven years of age and a resident of Belmont County, Ohio.
Very respectfully,
J L Davenport
Commissioner.
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July 21, 1937.
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BA-J/ady
Mrs. J. Earl Gidding
Box 53
Washington C. H.,Ohio
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter relative to soldiers of the Revolutionary War.
Revolutionary War data furnished by this office are obtained from claims made to the United States for pension and bounty land based upon military service of soldiers in that war.
A careful search of the records fails to show such a claim on file on account of the services of John Tracy of Joshua Wilson as described by you, all spellings of the names searched.
The record of William Wilson is furnished you herewith no found in the claim for pension based upon service in the Revolutionary War.
Very truly yours
A.D. HILLER
Executive Assistant 
to the Administrator
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July 22, 1937
William Wilson
W. 2303
BA-J/AWF
Mrs. J Earl Gidding
Washington Court House, Box 53
Ohio

Dear Madam:
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in pension claim, W. 2303, based upon the service of William Wilson in the Revolutionary War. This is the record of the only William Wilson who served with the Maryland troops, found on file in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
The date and place of birth of this soldier were not given, nor were the names of his parents stated.
William Wilson was a private in the Maryland Line, and served to the close of the war; names of officers and length of service were not given.
He was pensioned under the Act of May 15, 1828, at the rate of $80.00 per annum, and was paid at the Wheeling, Virginia Agency.
William Wilson married April 11, 1816 in Ohio County, Virginia, Sarah Pearce. He died July 11, 1837 in Ohio County, Virginia.
The widow, Sarah Wilson, was allowed pension on her application executed April 27, 1853, at which time she was aged seventy-seven years, and living in Barnesville, Belmont County, Ohio. The date and
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place of her birth and names of her parents were not stated.
The papers on file in this claim contain no reference to the children of William Wilson and wife, Sarah.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of the widow, Sarah Wilson, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D.C., and furnish the following data:
Sarah Wilson, widow of William Wilson
Certificate # 1436
Issued August 20, 1853
Rate $80.00 per annum
Commenced February 3, 1853
Act of February 3, 1843
Ohio (Wheeling) Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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Mrs. Cyrus Garnsey
Fort Hayes
Care of Col. C. R. Pettus, Quarters 16
Columbus, Ohio
Dear Madam:
May 1, 1933
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William Wilson - W. 2303
BA-J/AWF
Reference is made to your request for information in regard to Edward Dobyns, Samuel Wilson and William Wilson, soldiers of the War of the Revolution.
Revolutionary War data furnished by this
office are obtained from claims made to the United States for pension and bounty land based upon the military service of soldiers of that war.
A search of the records fails to show such
claims on file on account of the services of a
Samuel Wilson, who served with the Maryland troops, or of any Edward Dobyns (Dobbins)
.
You are furnished herewith the record of the
only William Wilson, who served with the Maryland troops, that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this office; and the data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in the
claim for pension, W. 2303, based upon his service in that war.
William Wilson was a private in the Maryland
Infantry, and served to the close of the war, length of service not given.
He was pensioned under the Act of May 15, 1828, at the rate of $30.00 per annum, and was paid at the Wheeling, Virginia Agency.
William Wilson married April 11, 1816 in Ohio
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County, Virginia, Sarah Pearce.
The soldier, William Wilson, died July 11, 1837; and his widow, Sarah Wilson, was allowed pension on her application executed April 27, 1853, then aged seventy-seven years and living in Barnesville, Belmont County, Ohio.
There is no reference to children.
Very truly
A.D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator
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County, Virginia, Sarah Pearce.
The soldier, William Wilson, died July 11, 1837; and his widow, Sarah Wilson, was allowed pension on her application executed April 27, 1853, then aged seventy-seven years and living in Barnesville, Belmont County, Ohio.
There is no reference to children.
Very truly 
A.D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator