Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 6518, Elijah Williamson, S.C.
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SERVICE
S.C.

Williamson, Elijah
                    Sarah

NUMBER
W.6518
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4489

North Carolina
Sarah Williamson
widow of Elijah Williamson SC
who served in the Revolutionary war, as a 
[illegible] of Infty & [illegible]

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 45 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.

Certificate of Pension issued the 22 day of Mch 1849 and sent to Benjn. King 
Hendersonville N. C.


Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 246 Vol. 1.


Date of death not on AB.
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12.773

North Carolina
Elijah Williamson
of Berncombe in the State of No. Car. who was a pirv. inf. & cav. of the Regt. commanded by Col. Williams in the So. Carolina line for 12 months

Inscribed on the Roll of North Carolina at the rate of 45 Dollars per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 22d. day of May 1833 and sent G. Roberts Ashville C. H. N. C.

Arrears to the 4th of March 33           - 90
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Sept " - 22.50
                                                           $112.50

{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.}

Recorded by Wm. Miller Clerk, 
Book E. Vol. 6. Page 60


Pay [illegible] 19 mar 39
" contd 3 apr. "
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State of North Carolina
Henderson County 
S. S.

On this fourteenth day of January Eighteen Hundred and forty five, personally appeared before me S. J. Smith Esq. one of the Judges of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions in & for the County aforesaid Sarah Williamson a Resident of the State of North Carolina in the County of Henderson (formerly Bunecombe County) aged Eighty one years Who being duly sworn according to Law doath on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July the 7th 1838, entitled an act granting half pay & Pensions to certain widows.
That  she is the widow of Elijah Williamson who was a private in the Army of the Revolution, and a Pensioner of the united States, and for Proof of his services, she refers to the Declaration made in his lifetime to the Departments of War, upon which he was pensioned and she believes that his pension money was paid to him in Fayetteville North Carolina.  She further Declares that she was married to the said Elijah Williamson on the  Day of September int he year Seventeen Hundred and Eighty two that her Husband the aforesaid Elijah Williamson Died on the 29th day of September in the year Eighteen Hundred and thirty Seven that she was not Married to him Prior to his leaving the Service, but the Marriage took place previous to the first day of January Seventeen Hundred and Ninety four (Viz) at the time above stated.  She further States that she was Married to her said Husband Elijah Williamson in Lawrance District South Carolina, and that she has no record proof of her said Marriage nor of the age of her Children.  A Record of her said Marriage together with the age of some of her Oldest Children was written in her Bible which her said Husband gave to Some of their Relations who passed their House Moving to the West.  Since they Lived in the said County of Henderson (formerly Bunecombe) And she is informed & Believes that then is no Publick Record kept of Marriages in the State of South Carolina when she was married as aforesaid.  She further States that she has not Married since the death of her said Husband, but that she Remains the widow of the said Elijah Williamson.
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She further States that the following is a list of the Names of her Children together with their ages as near as she can recollect Mary Kissiah Williamson the eldest was born 7th January 1784.  Rachael Williamson 29th Sept. 1786.  Rebecca Williamson the day of august. Seventeen Hundred and Eighty Eight John Williamson the 1st Day of July 1790.  Phalby Williamson the 28th Day of February 1792.  William, some time in April 1793.  Sarah Williamson Some time in March 1795.  Stacy Williamson Some time in March 1797.  Malinda Williamson Some time in August 1798.  Ann Manervy the youngest Child on the 26th of June 1805.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 14th Day of January A.D. 1845.

Albert F. Smith J P.

Sarah   her   --  mark    Williamson


State of North Carolina
Henderson County

I S. G. Smith Esq. one of the Judges of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions in & for the County aforesaid, do hereby Certify that I am well acquainted with Sarah Williamson, who has this day Sworn to and Subscribed the foregoing Declaration and that I have been acquainted with her, for at least thirty years past during all of which time she has been Reputed & Considered to be the wife of Elijah Williamson as Stated in said Declaration that she has not Married since the Death of her said Husband, but still Remains the Widow of Elijah Williamson, that her character for truth & voracity is good and that some of the facts set forth in her declaration as of my own knowledge is true & those not of my own knowledge I believe to be true.  And I further Certify that she is unable from old age & Bodily Infirmity to attend before the Court aforesaid at the place of its holding its Regular Sessions, as I believe from all human appearance, In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 14th Day of January A. D. 1845.
S. Smith JP [Seal]
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State of North Carolina
Buncombe County

Superior Court of Law
April Term A D. 1833

On this day of April 1833 personally appeared in open Court, before the honorable Judge of the Superior Court of Law for the County of Buncombe now sitting
Elijah Williamson - a resident in said County of Buncombe North Carolina aged seventy eight or nine 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 the 7th 1832 that he entered the Service of the limited States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated.
That he entered the service of the limited States in the County of Ninety Six So-Car- (now Laurens District) as a drafted militia man under Capt John Rogers in the Regiment of Col Williams for three months served along the then indian frontier near Salada River, & was discharged at the end of three months, some time in the Spring of 1778 as well as he recollects - that he entered the service again in the summer of the same year under Capt John Stephens as a drafted soldier for three months - & served along the Indian line near Rudy River & was again discharged after having served three months.
That he again entered the service in the Fall of 1780-or 81 as a volunteer under Capt James Dillard for six months in Ninety Six District (now Laurens District) So. Ca in the Regiment of Col  Levi Casey (a regiment of mounted horse men called Rangers) & served in various parts of the State of South Carolina against the Tories & Indians - and was discharged having remained in the service for some time after the six months had expired - that he has no documentary evidence of his service, & that he knows of no person whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his service except Calvin Williamson, Thomas Williamson, John Baywell, & James Dillard of Laurens District, So. Ca. whose affidavits are hereunto annexed--
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He 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

Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid


The following interrogations were put by the Court

2d.  1t - where & in what year were you born?
Ans - In Bertie County North Carolina in the year 1754 or 55

2d- Have you any record of your age, and if so where is it? - 
Ans - I have no record of my age only know it from memory having been told by my parents --

3d--  Where were you living when called into Service, where have you lived since the Revolutionary War & where do you now live?
Ans.  I was living when called into service in the District of Ninety Six So. Ca now Laurens District - that he removed to Rutherford County No. Ca (now Buncombe County) shortly after the Revolution, where he has lived ever since, except an absence of six months in the State of Georgia - and now lives at the same place in Buncombe County N. Carolina--
4th - How were you called into Service, were you drafted did you volunteer or were you a substitution?  And if a substitution for whom?
Ans- I was first drafted for two terms of three months - & volunteered for six months afterwards
5th - State the names of some of the regular Officers who were with the troops when you served; such Continental & Militia regiments as you can recollect, & the general circumstances of your service
Ans - There were no regular Officers with the troops when I served, I knew no Officers except those of my own regiment & served in various parts of the State of So. Ca as set forth in the foregoing declaration.
6th - Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, & if so by whom was it given & what has become of it ---
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And I never received a written discharge but was dishcarge verbally by the Officers under whom I served --
7th -- State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, & who can testify as to your character for veracity - & their belief of your service as a Soldier of the Revolution --
Ans - I am acquainted with Benjamin King a clergyman, & General Brittain & William Smith --

Sworn to in open Court
the 19th April 1833
J Roberts Clk

Elijah  his  XX  mark Williamson


The Benjamin King a clergyman residing in the County of Buncombe N. Carolina & Philip Brittain & William Smith residing in the County & State aforesaid, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Elijah Williamson, who has subscribed & sworn to the above declarations, that we believe him to be seventy eight or nine years of age, & believe him to be a man of truth and give full credit to his foregoing declaration.  And William D Smith further declares that he lived several years in the neighborhood of said applicant & has often heard him speak of his revolutionary services- long before the times at which pensions were allowed for such services

Sworn to in open Court
the 19th of April 1833
J Roberts Clk

B King
P. Brittain
W D Smith
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And the said Court does hereby declare his opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogations prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant, was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states - And the Court further certifies, that it appears to him, that Benjamin King, who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in the County of Buncombe, North Carolina, and that Genl Philip Brittain, and Genl. Wm. D. Smith, who have also signed the same, are residents in the same County & State, and are credible persons, and that their Statement is entitled to credit

Henry Nowell, ULE

I, Joshua Clerk of the Superior Court of Law of Buncombe County North Carolina, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court int he matter of the application of Elijah Williamson for a pension.  In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office the 20th day of April 1833.

J Robert Clk

[Seal affixed to page]


Elijah Williamson
24976
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No. 24976

Elijah Williamson Buncombe
County North Carolina


Admit as private
Infy 6 mo   20
Cavy 6 mo  25
                   45




J. Roberts Asheville N Carolina
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WAR DEPARTMENT,
 
Pension Office,

183

Sir:

The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned.  The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form.  On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed.  The notes and the regulations will show what is necessary to be done.  These points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus:  } ).  You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.

A Statement, showing the Service of Elijah Williamson Buncombe County North Carolina

Period when the service was rendered.

Drafted Sprg. 1778
Draft. Summr. 1778
Vol. Fall {1780 or 1781

Duration of the claimant's service.
Years.            Months.         Days.
   --                   3                     --
   --                   3                     --
   --                   6                     --

Rank of the claimant.

private
"
Trooper

Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served.

Col. Williams

Col Casey

Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service.

78 years
County of Ninety Six South Carolina

Proof by which the declaration is supported.
Traditionary evidence living testimony, certified credible.  papers not properly attached


I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.
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Entire page is detailed regulations and formatting guidelines for submitting pension application, with footnotes included.
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[677]

S G Smith GS       FAMILY RECORD.

MARRIAGES.

Benjamin Posey & Rachel Posey
his Wife
was Married June 27th, 1802

GS Posey was married May 22, 1839
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[678]

                       FAMILY RECORD.

BIRTHS.

Benjamin Posey was born February 20th 1778

& Rachel Posey his wife was born September 19th, 1785.

found born like this where claims were flat filed  CW

Sarah Posey was born May 22d, 1803

Williamson Posey was born Jan. 9th, 1805.

Hannah Posey was born July 12th, 1807 --

John Posey was born July 6th, 1809

Rebecca Posey was born September 26th, 1811
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11,623

Received January 25, 1845.

Married before 1794

Did made Jan 16th '45 & filed 25th same month

m. 1782
L.d. Lnn 29th '37

Married before 1794
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State of North Carolina
Henderson County

This day personally appeared before me S. G. Smith Esq one of the Judges of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions in & for the County of Henderson, Rachael Posey who being first duly Sworn according to Law, doth on her oath declare and Say that she is the Daughter of Elijah Williamson & Sarah Williamson, whose names appear in this foregoing declaration as Man & Wife, that she was raised by them & Lived with them together with the rest of her brothers & Sisters naimed in Said Declaration, from her Infancy up to the time of her Marriage which took place the 27th of June Eighteen Hundred & two and that she now has a Record of her age which showes her to have been born 19th September in the Year Seventeen Hundred and Eighty five --- And that some of the facts set fourth in said Declaration as of her own knowledge is true & those not of her own knowledge she believes to be true.
Sworn to and Subscribed before me this 14th Day of January A. D. 1845
Albert S. G. Smith J.P


State of North Carolina
Henderson County

County Court Clerks Office ----
I Elisha King Clerk of the Court of Please & Quarter Sessions in & for the County aforesaid do hereby Certify that S. G. Smith whose name appears to the foregoing Declaration, Certificate, &. Affidavit, is one of the Judges of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions in & for the County of Henderson, and that the foregoing Signatures, to the Said Declaration, Certificate, & Affidavit, as aforesaid purporting, to be his are Genuine and are entitled to full faith & Credit as such -- In testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and affixed the Seal of my Office this Day of January A. D. 1845.

[Edges of affixed seal cover up the day he signed this]

Elisha King Clk
of the County Court of Henderson
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May 21, 1938

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

ELIJAH WILLIAMSON
W. 6518
BA-J/MLB

Mrs. Sadie S. Patton
Hendersonville
North Carolina

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Elijah Williamson, of Buncombe County, North Carolina, a pensioner.

The data which follow in regard to Elijah Williamson were obtained from pension claim, W. 6518, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.

Elijah Williamson was born in 1754 or 1755 in Bertie County, North Carolina; the names of his parents were not given.

While residing in that part of Ninety Six District which later became Laurens District, South Carolina, Elijah Williamson enlisted, date not stated, served as private in Captain John Rodgers' company, Colonel Williams' South Carolina regiment, stationed on the Indian frontier of Saluda River, and was discharged in the spring of 1778 after having served a tour of three months.  He enlisted in the summer of 1778 and served three months as a private in Captain John Stephens' company, Colonel Williams' South Carolina regiment, near the Cherokee Nation on Reedy River, He volunteered in the fall of 1781, for a term of six months which he served as private in Captain James Dillard's company, Colonel Levi Casey's South Carolina regiment of mounted rangers, stationed at various places in the upper part of South Carolina, against Tories and Indians, and was not discharged for some time after his term of enlistment expired.  One Thomas Williamson of Laurens District, South Carolina, served with Elijah Williamson on his first tour, his relationship not shown.

The soldier moved soon after the Revolution from Laurens District, South Carolina, to that part of Rutherford County which later was Buncombe County, North Carolina, and continued to live there with the exception of six months which spent in Georgia.

Elijah Williamson was allowed pension on his application executed April 19, 1833, while a resident of Buncombe County, North Carolina.
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The soldier was a member of the Baptist Church.  He died September 29, 1837, in that part of Buncombe County later known as Henderson County, North Carolina.

Elijah Williamson married in September, 1782, in Laurens District, South Carolina, Sarah ---.  The date and place of birth, maiden name or name of her parents were not given.

Sarah Williamson, soldier's widow, was allowed pension on her application executed January 14, 1845, while a resident of Henderson County, North Carolina, aged eighty-one years.  She was still living in Henderson County in 1849.

The following names of children of Elijah Williamson and his wife, Sarah, are shown in the claim:

Kissiah Williamson, born January 7, 1784
Rachel           "           " September 19, 1785, or
                                         " 29, 1786, married June 27, 1802.  Benjamin Posey, born Feb. 20, 1778.
Rebecca       "                " August . ., 1786
John             "                " July 1, 1790
Phalby          "                " February 28, 1792
William         "                " April   . ., 1793
Sarah            "                 " March . ., 1795
Stacy             "                 " March . . , 1797
Malinda        "                 " August . ., 1798
Manervy       "                 " June 26, 1805

Children of soldier's daughter, Rachel Posey and her husband, Benjamin, are shown as follows:

Sarah Posey, born May 22, 1803
Williamson "  "      January 9, 1805
Hannah   "        "   July 12, 1807
John        "        "   July 6, 1809
Rebecca  "        "  September 26, 1811

The following family data, also, are shown in the claim:
H. Posey was married May 22, 1839.

In 1833, one Calvin Williamson was living in Laurens District, South Carolina, his relationship to soldier not shown.

Very truly yours


A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator

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Repd.

9555

North Carolina

Sarah Williamson
widow of Elijah Williamson who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 29th, September 1837, of Henderson Co. in the State of N. Carolina who was a Pr. Inf. & Drags., in the --- commanded by Captain --- of the regt. commanded by Col. Williams in the S. Carolina line for 6 mo. Dragoons
             6  "     Infantry

Inscribed on the Roll of N. Carolina at the rate of 45 Dollars -- per annum, to commence on the 29th, September 1837

Certificate of Pension issued the 19th, day of August 1845, and sent to J. L. V. A. T. Smith, Present

Total amount, $ [left blank]
[Act July 7, 1838.]

Recorded by D Brown Clerk,
Book D. Vol. 1. Page 303
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11.623

Sarah Williamson
-- N. C.

[illegible]
Set. to H. H. Sylvester, April 2d, 1845.
Set to same June 7th 1845.


Act July 7th 38
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                       DECLARATION

IN order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of February 2d, 1848, entitled "An Act making further provision for surviving Widows of Soldiers of the Revolution."

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA,}
Henderson County.}  SS.

ON this 22d day of January A. D, 1849 personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County Sarah Williamson a resident of Henderson County, aged 84 years, who is personally known to me, and in the truth of whose declaration I have perfect confidence; who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed the 2d day of February, 1848, granting pensions to Widows of persons who served in the Revolutionary War, that she is the Widow of Elijah Williamson who was a Private in the Army of the Revolution, and served in the here she refers to her husbands declaration on file in the War Department, from old age & infirmity she does not recollect the regiment in which he Served, though she knows he Served in the State of South Carolina.  She was entitled to receive Forty five Dollars and --- Cents per annum, under the act of Congress of June 17, 1844.  She further declares that she is still a Widow.

Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me

Benja King J. P.

and Robt A Murray

Sarah   her  X  mark   Williamson Pensioner.


I, James Blythe Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for Henderson County, certify that Benja. King is a Magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signature, purporting to be his, is genuine.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my Seal of Office, and subscribed my name, this 23d day of January, in the year 1849

James Blythe
Clerk of the Court of Henderson County
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South Carolina
Laurens District

Personally appeared before me Calvin Williamson of the above named State & District & after being duly sworn on oath sayeth, that Elijah Williamson of No Carolina Buncombe County Rendered the following Services, in, & for, the cause of the United States, first entered Service as as drafted man three months, under Capt John Rodgers, in So Car. L Dist, Second Tour of Service under John Stephens Capt, for three months, both in the year 1778 as well as recollected.  Third Tour, Volunteered Six months, or upwards under Capt James Dillard in the year 1781, as well as recollected.  First Tour in Ninety Six Dist now called Laurens, near the line of the Cherokee nation of Indians Regiment commanded by Col Williams, Second Tour at a Station on Reedy River near the Indian nation also attached to Col Williames Regiment third Tour in various places, of the upper part of So Ca. troop of horse Regiment commanded by Col Levi Casey, sworn to and Subscribed before me Feb 19th, 1833.

James Cook J. P.

Calvin   his   X   mark   Williamson


So Carolina
Laurens Dist.

Personally appeared before me Thos. Williamson of the above named State & Dist and upon oath sayeth, he was with the above named Elijah Williamson when he served the first Tour as above named, and frequently saw them while they were under service the other named two Tours and heard Capt Dillard say the above named E Williamson did faithfully serve six months or upwards, & that the above service was rendered in behalf of the united States.  Sworn to and Subscribed before me Feb 19th, 1833.

James Cook J. P.               Thomas Williamson
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So Carolina
Laurens Dist

Personally appeared before me John Bagwell, of said State & District and upon oath sayeth that he frequently heard said that the within named Elijah Williamson did Serve under Capt Dillard and can recollect seeing him Pass, while under said Service.  & also sayeth he believes the within  affidavits to be true.  Sworn to & Subscribed before me, Feb 19th, 1833.

James Cook J. P.

John   his  X   mark   Bagwell


So Carolina
Laurens District

Personally appeared before me Rev David Simmons, a Clergyman, & Cornelius Cook & Wm. Maddox, and upon oath, sayeth they believe the above, & within affidavits to be correct, and that they are men of truth.  Sworn to & Subscribed before me, Feb 19th, 1833.

James Cook J.P.

David Simmons, Cgy.
Cornelius Cook
Wm Maddox


South Carolina
Laurens District

I do certify that I am acquainted with the above and within deponents and believe them to be men of truth and verasity

Febr 19th 1833              James Cook J. P.
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State of South Carolina
Laurens District

Personally appeared James Dillard Senior Esqr. (being an old and infirm person; and unable to attend in Court;)  Before me Robert Long Esquire one of the Justices of the Quorum of the district aforesaid and being duly Sworn on his oath Saith  that Elijah Williamson Volunteered under him (the Said deponent) then a Captain in the LIttle River Regiment of Militia of South Carolina; In the latter part of the year one thousand Seven hundred & eighty one & beginning of the year 1782 in the cause of Liberty; that to the best of his (this deponent) recollection he must have Served fully Six months at least; in the American cause; and that he continued in the Service till he was discharged; and further deponent Saith not

Sworn to and Subscribed the 21st day of February in the year 1833

Before me Robt Long J. Q.   James Dillard


State of South Carolina
Laurens District

We Ambrose Ray a Clergyman, residing in the district of Laurens aforesaid, and Thomas Lynch & James Burke residing in the Same do hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with James Dillard same who has Subscribed the above deposition and Sworn to the Same that he is reputed in the neighborhood where he resides to be a man of veracity and truth and that we concur in that belief

Sworn to & Subscribed the 21st day of February 1833
Before me Robt Long J.Q.

Ambrose Ray
Thomas Lynch
James Burke


Laurens District

I, Robert Long Esquire one of the Justices of the Quorum of the aforesaid deponent do hereby certify unto all whom it may concern that the above named James Dillard same Esq who Swore to and Subscribed the above probate before me, was a Captain in the Said Little River Regiment South Carolina Militia at the time above Stated that he is now very old & infirm & confined now & for some time past to his bed.  Given under my hand and Seal the day and year first above written

Robt. Long J.Q.  [seal drawn]
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South Carolina
Laurens District

I, John Garlington Clerk of Laurens District do hereby certify that Robert Long is a Justice of Quorum and James Cook a Justice of the Peace for the District aforesaid and that all due faith and credit ought to be given to their official acts as such --

Given under my hand
and Seal of Office
this 21st Febry 1833

John Garlington
Clk. of Laurens Dist


James Dillard Esq. Deposition in favor of Elijah Williamson for a Pension

The State of South Carolina
I Josiah J. Evans one of the Current Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in the Said State do hereby certify that John Garlington Esq. who has Signed the above certificate is and was at the time of Signing the Same Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for Laurens District in the State aforesaid, and that full faith and credit is due to his uttertation as Such
In testimony thereof I have Signed there my name & caused the Seal of the said to be hereto affixed the 18 March 1833

Josiah J. Evans
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State of North Carolina
Henderson County

May 26th 1845

This day personally appeared before me Benjm King One of the acting Justices of the Peace in and for Said County, Jeremiah Osborn Sen, and after being duley Sworn according to law, doth uppon his Oath declare that he is personally acquainted with Sarah Williamson of Henderson Country, North Carolina, the widow of Elijah Williamson late of Said County, who was a Pensioner of the United States, and who died in the fall of 1837, and this affiant further States that he become acquainted with the Said Elijah Williamson and Sarah Williamson Some time in the Year Seventeen Hundred and Ninety, and that they were at that time Living, together as Man and Wife and had a family of Children, and that they Continued to Live together as Man and Wife, from that time up to the death of the Said Elijah Williamson that the Said Sarah Williamson has never Since intermarried but Remains the widow of the Said Elijah Williamson.  He further declares that the Said Elijah Williamson was Reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he Resided to have been a Soldier of the Revolution, and he has always Concurred in that Opinion from the time he first knew him, and also declares that the Said Elijah Williamson was a Pious and Orderly Member of the Baptist Church for Forty Years or More, and a Man of high Respectability and unquestionable veracity, in testimony whereof he has hereunto Subscribed his Name the day and date Above,

Sworn to and Subscribed before me
Benjm King J. P.

Jeremiah Osborn Sen
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State of North Carolina
Henderson County

I Benjm King a Magistrate in and for Said County do hereby Certify that Jeremiah Osborn Senr who has this day Sworn to and Subscribed the foregoing affidavit before me is a person of intelligence and respectability and to his Statements is due full faith and credence.

I do further Certify that I was personally acquainted with Elijah Williamson the within named Pensioner Decd who was Known and Reputed in his Neighborhood as being a Soldier of the Revolution, and that during my acquaintance with Said Elijah Williamson which has been for the Last Fourty Years he has all-ways supported a good moral Character and his declarations deserve full faith and credit.  Given under my hand May 26th 1845
Benjm King J. P.
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State of North Carolina
Henderson County
County Court Clerks Office

I Elisha King, Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions, in and for the County aforesaid do hereby Certify that I am personally Acquainted with Jeremiah Osborn Sen who has sworn to and Subscribed the foregoing Affidavit and that he is a Person of unquestionable veracity and one whose Statements are entitled to Credit, and that I was also acquainted with Elijah Williamson Decd. the with Named Pensioner, for more than twenty years before his Death and that he was Reputed in the neighborhood where he lived as a Soldier of the Revolution.  I further Certify that he was a Person of undoubted veracity, and that his Statements are entitled to Credit.  I further Certify that Benjamin King, whose name appears to the foregoing Affidavit & Certificate is an acting Magistrate in & for the County aforesaid and that the Signatures thereto purporting to be his are genuine, and are entitled to full faith and Credit as such -- In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of my Office this 27th day of May A. D. 1845.

Elisha King Clerk of Henderson County Court.
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State of N Carolina
Henderson County

This day Personally appeared Before me S G Smith esq one of the Judges of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions in and for the County aforesaid Rachele Posey and after being duly sworn according to Law upon her oath declares that the Record hereunto appended of the marriage of herself with her husband Benjamin Posey also of their ages together with the ages of Several of their children is a true and correct Record of her age There marriage and of the ages of her children There in named and that the same is in the hand Ritings of one Barger Smith This she knows from the Fact that the Record was made at her own house and that the correct date are There in contained and that they was made in her family Bible And has Been in her Possession Ever Since in witness where of She has here unto Set her hand This 26 day of May 1845            Rachel  her  +  mark  Posey
Sworn to and Subscribed Before me this day and date above
S. G. Smith J P

State of N Carolina
Henderson County
I S G Smith one of the Judges of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions in and for the county aforesaid do hereby certify That The foregoing affidavit and also the affidavit ammending the declaration of Sarah Williamson
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Washington D C
17 July 1845

Sir,

In the matter of the application of Mrs Sarah Williamson, widow of Elijah Williamson a revolutionary pensioner, of the State of N Carolina, for a pension under the act of 7 July 1838, we have the honor to enclose the declaration in form of the said Sarah Williamson, with the certificate of Judge Smith, the affidavit of Rachel Posey, & the certificate of the Clerk of Henderson Co Court.  We respectfully request that an early examination may be made of the Papers in this case.

We are very respectfully
yr obt Sevts
J L Y A Tho Smith


J. L. Edwards Esq
Commissioner of Pensions.
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Comptroller Gen'ls Office
Columbia May 12" / 45

Sir,

Your communication of the 5" inst. tendoring Two Dollars is to hand, - content noticed --
With regret, I add that, Elijah is not found among the Williamsons' whose names are Enrolled in this Office--
The following names are on Record ---- Adam; Andrew; A; Benjm; Celia; Goerge; Henry; Jesse; John; John, G; Mary; Rollinz; Saml.; Shad; Stephn.; Sterl.g; Thos.; William; Wm B; Willick-H.--

Very Resepctfully
For Comptroller's Genl
[illegible name]
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Apl 15. 45

Sir

Elijah Williamson of NCa. was a pensioner.  He [illegible] in So Ca & is dead.  His widow has applied for a pension under the Act of July 7 1838.  Her declaration has been returned to me [illegible] Not it may remain [illegible] of the Court; 
[cannot read the handwriting on the rest of this page with any kind of accuracy]
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Washington D C
15 July 1845

Sir,

We have the honor to enclose the following additional testimony in the matter of the application of Sarah Williamson, widow of Elijah Williamson. viz - the certificate of the Comptroller General of S Carolina, the affidavit of Jeremiah Osborn Senr and that of Rachel Posey with a family record attached, which we hope will prove satisfactory.

We are very respectfully
Yr obt servts
T L & A Tho Smith,


J L Edwards Esq
Commr of Pensions
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11.623
Sarah Williamson
N. C.
Act July 7th 38
one paper recd. 2d April '45
to H. H. S.


11,623

Jan 25, 1845

Sarah Williamson,
July 7, 1838,
N. C.

Hon T L Edwards
Commr Pensions
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Jany 22 1845

Sir

Enclsd you will find the declaration of Sarah Williamson of N. C under the Act of July 7 1838.  Please give it an early decision.

I am Respectfully
H H Sylvester
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Jny 13 45

Sir

I hand you a paper to be used in the case of Sarah Williamson of N C.  
When [illegible] papers are upon [illegible]

I am Respectfully
H H Sylvester


[illegible] Edwards
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Refr.

7226
North Carolina
Sarah Williamson
widow of Elijah Williamson
who was a Private of Inf. & Dragoons
in the Revolution

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 45 Dollars -- Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.

Certificate of Pension issued the 19th day of August 1845
and sent to T. L. & A. T. Smith
Present

[Acts of March 3, 1843. & June 17, 1844.]

Recorded in Book A.
Vol. 2            Page 162.
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Hendersonville
NC Feby 4

Paid 25

H H Sylvester Esqr
Washington Cty
District Columbia
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State North Carolina
Henderson County

February 3d 1845

This day Personally appeard before me James Spann Esqr on of the acting Justices of the Peace in & for Said County Joseph King Senr & after being duley Sworn according to Law Deposeth & Sayeth that he is Personally acquainted with Sarah Williamson Widow of Elijah Williamson who was a Pensioner of the United States & died September 1837 & he further Swears that he was acquainted with the Said Elijah Williamson & Sarah Williamson Prior to 1st January 1794, that they then Lived together as Man & Wife & Continued to Live together up to the time of his death
Sworn to and Subscribed 
Before me
Jas. Spann J P                       Joseph King


I Certify that I am Personally Acquainted with Joseph King who this day filed the foregoing Affidavit before Me that his caracter for Trooth is good this 3d Febr 1845    Jas. Spann JP.


State of North Carolina
Henderson County
County Court Clerks Office

I Elisha King Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions in & for the County aforesaid do hereby Certify that James Spann Esqr. whose Name appears to the foregoing Affidavit & Certificate is an acting Magistrate in & for the County of Henderson and that the foregoing Signatures purporting to be his is genuine and is entitled to full faith & Credit as such ---
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and affixed the Seal of My Office this 3rd Day of February A. D. 1845,
Elisha King, Clerk of
Henderson County Court.
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Hendersonville 3rd Febr. 1845,

H. H. Sylvester Esqr.

Dear Sir you have herewith an affidavit in proof of Mrs Williamsons living with her Husband Prior to 94 we agree to accept of you proposition to prosecute Such Pension Claims as you may Send us & divide the profits ---

Very Respectfully
Elisha King -

H. H. Sylvester Edqr.
Washington City

N.B. We ast you in our last for a volum of the Pension Laws of the U. S.   Please send it & inform us of the Cost.
E. K.
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No. 11623

Sarah Williamson
Widow of Elijah
NC             8059 808
Act 7 July 1838
Aani
6 mo pri. dragoons $25.00
6 "      "    Infantry    $20
                                $45.00

Commencing on 20 September 1837 -
aim & March 1843 and 17 June 1844
$45.00 per anum

T S & A Thos Smith
-Present.
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Hendersonville N.C. January 24th 1849

Dr Sir

Inclosed you have the Declarations of Elizabeth Corn & Sarah Williamson, (who has heretofore drawn a Pension under the act of 17th June 1844.)  To obtain a Pension under the act of Congress of 2d February 1848, you will please (if they may be found Correct) forward there Certificates to me at Hendersonville North Carolina

I am with high regard
Yours Respectfully
Benj'a King

J. L. Edwards, Esqr
Washington City
D. C.
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State of North Carolina
Henderson County

Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions June Session 1845

I Elisha King Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions in and for the County afforesaid, do hereby Certify that the foregoing Declaration of Sarah Williamson the present applicant for a Pension was this day Layed before the Court, afforesaid (Now Sitting in Hendersonville), was examined by the Court, and approved, whereuppon it was Ordered by Said Court, that the Clerk Certify the Same to the War Department.
I also Certify that it was Shown in Evidence to the Satisfaction of Said Court that Elijah Williamson Dcest, Husband of Declarant, afforesaid was a Revolutionary Pensioner as Declared by Said Sarah Williamson the Declarant & died in the County of Henderson (then Buncombe) in the Year 1837.  Leaving Said Sarah his Wife a Widow, who is Still a Widow, and I further Certify that it was also Shown in evidence to the Satisfaction of Said Court, that the Declarant afforesaid Sarah Williamson is and was at the time of Signing the Same unable to appear in Court, to make this her Declaration by Reason of Old age & Bodily Infirmity.

[Seal affixed to page]

In Testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and affixed the Seal of our Said Court at Office this 27th Day of June A. D. 1845
Elisha King Clerk of Henderson County Court
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widdow of Elijah Williamson which was Sworn to Before me some time in January last made by the same person (namely Rachell Posey) was Both Red to her and by her Perfect to be understood Before Sworn to or Subscribe by Her I also certify That the Record hereunto appended of the marriage of her self and husband Benjamin Posey together with their ages and the ages of Severall of there children is in the hand writings of one Burges Smith as I and well acquainted with His hand writing
And I further certify that I have written my name on Sid Record at this hed of the column of marriages
And that I am well acquainted with Rachell Posey the Affiant who Swore to The forgoing affidavit and that she is a credable Person and one whos statements are intitled to faith and credit in Testimony where of
I have hereunto Set my hand and [illegible] Seal This 26th day of May A D 1845
S G Smit JP [seal drawn here]


State of North Carolina
Henderson County

I Benjm King a Magistrate in and for Said County do hereby Certify that I am personally acquainted with Rachel Posey who has Sworn to and Subscribed the above affidavid, and have been for the last Twenty Years and from My Knowledge of her I believe her to be of the age Set fourth in her Family Record (to wit) that She was born in September in the Year Seventeen hundred and Eighty Five (1785) -- And I do further Certify that Said Rachel Posey
Page 46

and Reputed to be the daughter of Elijah Williamson and his wife Sarah Williamson, the former late pensioner of the United States Decd. of the County afforesaid, the latter Sarah Williamson Now a Resident Citizen of Said County and is Now applying for a Pension, as the wife and widow of the Said Pensioner dcest. Given under My hand and Seal this 26th day of May 1845
Benj'm King J. P.


State of North Carolina
Henderson County
Country Court Clerks Office

I Elisha King Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions in and for the County aforesaid do hereby Certify that I am well acquainted with Rachael Posey who has Sworn to and Subscribed the foregoing affidavit and has ben for more that twenty five years past, and I believe her to be of the age Set fourth in her family Record hereunto annexed I also Certify that she is known and Reputed as the Daughter of Elijah Williamson & his wife Sarah Williamson as Set fourth in her affidavit.  I further Certify that Solomon G. Smith & Benjamin King whose names appear to the foregoing Certificates are acting magistrates in and for the County of Henderson and that the Signatures thereunto annexed, Purporting to be there are genuine and are entitled to full faith and credit as Such -- In Testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and affixed  the Seal of my office this 27th Day of May A. D. 1845

Elisha King Clerk of the County Court, of Henderson
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1911, Feb. 24 Hist. 4
Mrs. Ella F. Harring
1915, June 21 - history ot Mrs Sarah P. Williamson M. B. H
1924 - Dec. 31 - Hist. to Marie R. Lane.
1925 - March, 23 - Hist. to Edith Waldrob.
1925 - Mch. 30 - Marie R. Lane advised no further data as to daughter Malinda
1931 - Apr. 29 - Jonelstone data to menus. Br. see letter in James Miller S-2828 [illegible].
1931 - June 2 - Memorial Br. (R. M. G) advised hist. fet. Apr. 29-1931.  See carbon of reply in Solomon Yeoman, S. 32088
1938 May 21 - Hist. of Sadie S. Patton - MOQ.


Revs WIDOW, &C.
File No. 6578
Sarah Williamson Wid. Elijah Williamson
Pvt. Rev: War
Act:  Feby. 2d 48
Index: -- Vol. M,     Page 338

[Arrangement of 1870.]
Page 48

Sadie Smathers Patton
Hendersonville, North Carolina

April 16, 1938.

Veterans Administration,
Pension Bureau,
Washington, D. C.

Gentlemen:

Will you kindly send me summary of pension application of Elijah Williamson, Buncombe County, N. C. Revolutionary War Pensioner.

Thanking you, I am,

Yours truly,

No name?

County Historian.

[Stamped RECEIVED APR 18 1938]
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10 Augusta Ave.
Atlanta Ga.
February 16" - 1911.

To
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D. C.

Will you please send me Record of Service of Philip Allen. of Clarke Co Ga - 1832.  And of Elijah Williamson of Buncombe Co N. C. 1833
They were Revolutionary
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Pensioners.  And as a Descendant of theirs, I ask for these Records.
Thanking you in Advance for an early reply.

Respectfully
Mrs Ella F Herring.

10 Augusta Ave
Atlanta 
Ga.
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U. S. PENSION OFFICE
FEB 18 1911

N 6518E.W
S31514 P allin

ACR  FEB 23 1911  AW

RECORD DIVISION
FEB 18 1911
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Hendersonville N. C.
Dec. I

Board of Pensions
Washington D. C. 

Dear Sirs
Kindly let me know if Elija Williamson who served in the Colonial Army, in Buncombe Co. N. C. received - a pension - after the Revolutionary war, and any information conserning same.  Especially the name of his wife.

Thanking you, I am
Page 53

very truly yours.

Marie R. Lane
Hendersonville
N. C.
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W 2
Rev Sec

              Aurora, N. C. , June 12, 1915.

Department of the Interior,
Washington, 
Dear Sir:-

Please send me a statement of the military history of ELIJAH WILLIAMSON of N. C. who was on the pension list of 1835.

Yours truly, his wife and sons name.

G. W. Williamson
Mrs Sarah P Williamson
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[Stamp of U. S. PENSION OFFICE L FEB 11 1925]

                     1011 FIFTH AVE.
                   HENDERSONVILLE
                    NORTH CAROLINA

I am writing you for information about Elijah Williamson's Revolutionary War Record.  He drew a Pension Claim W. 6518 - You sent my cousin the Posey record.  I want Malinda Williamston's record:  she married a Henry and I want dates if possible.  Thanking you in advance I am.  Very truly - 
Edith Waldrop.
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Stamp of U. S. PENSION OFFICE L FEB 11 1925
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Hendersonville N. C.
March 2nd '25

DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
S 
MAR 5 1925

Dept of the Interior
Bureau of Pensions

Dear Sirs:

Some weeks ago I wrote you conserning the Rev. war record of Elijah Williamson.  You very kindly gave me the desired information.  His War pension claim no. was W. 6518.  In your communication you gave me the names of his children, also the marriage and issue of Rachel and Benjamin Posey.
I am now writing to see if you have any record of the marriage Malinda, who married John Henry.
Any information will be greatly appreciated.

I am very truly, yr
Marie R Lane.
Page 58

April 29, 1931


War Department
Office of Quartermaster General
Memorial Branch
Washington, D. C.

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
MMHF : MLB

Dear Sir:

You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 6518, that Elijah Williamson was born in 1754 or 1755 in Bertie County, North Carolina.

While residing in the District of Ninety Six (which was later Laurens District), South Carolina, he enlisted and served as a private in Captain John Rodgers' company, Colonel Williams' South Carolina regiment and was discharged in the spring of 1778, having served three months.  He enlisted in the summer of 1778, and served three months as a private in Captain John Stephens' company, Colonel Williams' South Carolina regiment.  He enlisted in the fall of 1781 and served over six months as a private in Captain James Dillard's company, Colonel Levi Casey's South Carolina regiment.

He was allowed pension on his application executed April 19, 1833, while a resident of Buncombe County, North Carolina, where he died September 29, 1837.

Very truly yours


E. W. MORGAN
Acting Commissioner

Tombstone data [illegible]
see letter of Mch 23 -
1925 for full listing
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Rev. and 1812 Wars Section                    MMHF


March 23, 1925

Edith Waldrop
1011 Fifth Ave.,
Hendersonville, N. C.

Madam:

I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 6518 it appears that Elijah Williamson was born in 1754 or 1755 in Bertie County, North Carolina.

While residing in the District of Ninety Six (which was later Laurens District), South Carolina, he enlisted and served as a private in Captain John Rodgers' Company, Colonel Williams' South Carolina Regiment and was discharged in the spring of 1778 having served three months.

He enlisted in the summer of 1778 and served three months as a private in Captain John Stephens' Company, Colonel Williams' South Carolina Regiment.

He enlisted in the fall of 1781 and served over six months as a private in Captain James Dillard's Company, Colonel Levi Casey's South Carolina Regiment.

He was allowed pension on his application execut
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Rev. and 1812 Wars Section            MMHF

ed April 19, 1833 while a resident of Buncombe County, North Carolina where he died September 29, 1837.

SW  Soldier married in September 1782 in Laurens District, South Carolina, Sarah whose maiden name is not stated.  PAV  She was allowed pension on her application executed January 14, 1845 while living in Henderson County (which was formerly Buncombe), North Carolina aged eighty-one years.  The following are their children named in claim:

Kissiah born January 7, 1784.
Rachel   "     September 19, 1785 or
                    September 29, 1786, married June 27, 1802, Benjamin Posey born Feb. 20, 1778.
Rebecca  "    August      . . , 1788.
John        "    July           1, 1790.
Phalby     "   February 28, 1792.
William    "   April          . . , 1793.
Sarah       "   March        . . , 1795.
Stacy        "   March        . . , 1797.
Malinda    "   August       . . , 1798.
Manervy   "   June            26, 1805.

The following are children of Benjamin Posey and his wife Rachel:

Sarah    born May 22, 1803.
Williamson "  January 29, 1805.
Hannah   "     July 12, 1807.
John        "     July 6, 1809.
Rebecca   "    September 26, 1811.

There is no further data on file as to Malinda Williamson.

Respectfully,


Acting Commissioner.
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Rev. and 1812 Wars Section             MMHF

March 30, 1925

Marie R. Lane
Hendersonville, N. C.

Madam:

I have to advise you that the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 6518, or Elijah Williamson, contain no further information in regard to his daughter Malinda than was furnished you on December 31, 1934.

Respectfully,


Acting Commissioner.
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Rev. and 1812 Wars Section          MMHF


December 31, 1924


Marie R. Lane
Hendersonville, N. C.

Madam:

I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 6518 it appears that Elijah Williamson was born in 1754 or 1755 in Bertie County, North Carolina.

While residing in the District of Ninety Six (which was later Laurens District), South Carolina, he enlisted and served as a private in Captain John Rodgers' Company, Colonel Williams' South Carolina Regiment and was discharged in the spring of 1778 having served three months.

He enlisted in the summer of 1778 and served three months as a private in Captain John Stephens Company, Colonel Williams' South Carolina Regiment.

He enlisted in the fall of 1781 and served over six months as a private in Captain James Dillard's Company, Colonel Levi Casey's South Carolina Regiment.

He was allowed pension on his application execut-
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Division.                 3---525.

          DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
                      Bureau of Pensions

ed April 19, 1833 while a resident of Buncombe County, North Carolina where he died September 29, 1837.

Soldier married in September 1782 in Laurens District, South Carolina, Sarah whose maiden name is not stated.  She was allowed pension on her application executed January 14, 1845 while living in Henderson County (which was formerly Buncombe), North Carolina aged eighty-one years.  The following are their children named in claim:

Kissiah born January 7, 1784.
Rachel   " September 19, 1785 or
                September 29, 1786, married June 27, 1802, Benjamin Posey, born Feb. 20, 1778
Rebecca  " August . . , 1788.
John        "  July 1, 1790.
Phalby     "  February 28, 1792.
William    "  April . . , 1793.
Sarah       "  March . . , 1795.
Stacy        "  March . . , 1797.
Malinda    "  August . . , 1798.
Manervy   "  June 26, 1805.

The following are children of Benjamin Posey and his wife Rachel:

Sarah            born May 22, 1803.
Williamson       " January 9, 1805.
Hannah            " July 12, 1807.
John                 " July 6, 1809.
Rebecca           " September 26, 1811.

Respectfully,


Acting Commissioner.
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                         Pensions,

, Washington, D. C. , ............................., 190....



In reply to your request of ..................., received...........for a statement of the military history of Elijah Williamson a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (and his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.

DATES OF ENLISTEMENT OR APPOINTMENT.
Winter 77 & 8
Summer '78
Fall 1781

LENGTH OF SERVICE.
3 mos.
3 mos.
over 6 mos.

OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.
CAPTAIN.                                  COLONEL.
John Rodgers                              Williams
John Stephens
James Dillard                                  Levi Casey

STATE.
S. C.

Battles engaged in, .....................................
Residence of soldier at enlistment, District of Ninety-Six, S. C.
Date of application for pension, Apr. 19, 1833 - Cl. al.
Residence at date of application, Buncombe Co., N. C.
Age at date of application, b. in Bertie Co., N. C. in 1754 or 1755.
Remarks:  Soldier died Spet. 29, 1837.  M. in Laurens District S. C. In 1782 Sarah.  She was al. pension on an apl. exec. Jan. 14, 1845, while a res. of Henderson Co., N. C. aged 81 years

Very respectfully,


Commissioner.

31793b5m1C-07
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ACM
Record Division.

February 24, 1911.

Mrs. Ella F. Herring,
10 Augusta Avenue, 
Atlanta, Ga.

Madam:

In addition to the military history of Elijah Williamson, W. File No. 6,518, you are furnished the following family data found in the papers in said claim:

Elijah and Sarah Williamson were married September --, 1782.

Their children--

Kissiah, born January 7, 1784.
Rachel,   " September 19, 1785, or
                 September 29, 1786, married Benjamin Posey June 27, 1802.
Rebecca,    " August --, 1788.
John,          "  July 1, 1790.
Phalby,       " February 28, 1792.
William,     " April ---, 1793.
Sarah,        " March ---, 1795.
Stacy,         " March ---, 1797.
Malinda,     " August ---, 1798.
Manervy,     " June 26, 1805.

Very respectfully,


Commissioner.
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M.B.H.

Rev. War Section.


June 21, 1915.

Mrs. Sarah P. Williamson,
Aurora, N. C.

Madam:

In addition to the military history of Elijah Williamson, W. File No. 6,515, you are herewith furnished the following data as to his children.

Kissiah, born January 7, 1784.
Rachel,   " September 19, 1785 or September 29, 1786, married Benjamin Posey June 27, 1802
Rebecca, " August --, 1788.
John,       " July 1, 1790.
Phalby,    " February 28, 1792.
William,   " April ---, 1793.
Sarah,      " March ---, 1795.
Stacy,       " March ---, 1797.
Malinda,   " August ---, 1798.
Hanervy,   " June 26, 1805.

Very respectfully,

[very faint and washed out signature]

Commissioner.