Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 1685, David Witherspoon, S.C.
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(3-1776)
SERVICE
S.C.
Witherspoon, David
Mary
NUMBER
W. 1685
CONTENTS
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South Carolina
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Mary Witherspoon widow of David Witherspoon who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Pri. & Lieut. S.C. Line
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Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 67 Dollars 78 cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
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Certificate of Pension issued the 3rd day of July, 1849 and sent to E. F. Brown, Esq. Present
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Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under 29th July, 1848, Page 315 Vol.
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[South] Carolina 31.200
[David] Witherspoon decd. [in] the State of So Ca.
Pri in the Company commanded [by Witherspoon] of the Regt. commanded [by Mayham] Col. in the So. Ca. [2] mos & 25 days Lieutenant's 9 " [mos] Private
Certificate issued in favor of Mary Witherspoon, widow of said decd. who died Apl. 3d, 1835
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Inscribed on the Roll of So Carolina at the rate of 67 Dollars 78 Cents per annum, commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
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Certificate of Pension issued the 7 day of Decr. 1837 and sent S. Lacoste Mt. Clio Sumter Dist. So. Ca.
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Arrears to the 4th of March 1835 $271.12
allowance ending 3d Apl. 1835 the day of his death 6.60
[total] $277.72
{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.}
Recorded by D. D. Addison Clerk,
Book E Vol. 6 Page 83

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let to S. Lacoste April 25 43
" " same June 6 1843
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Witherspoon, David
SC W1685
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Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 29th July 1848.
State of South Carolina
Sumter District Ss:
On this seventeenth day of February eighteen hundred and forty nine, personally appeared before the Court of Ordinary & Probate for said Direct Mrs. Mary S. Witherspoon, a resident of said District, aged seventy years, who being duly sworn according to law, doth, on oath, make the following Declaration in order to obtain the bene[fit] of the provisions made by the Act of Congress passed the 29th July 1848, and also any arrearages or increase which may be due her late husband under the Act of 7th June 1832 or previous Acts: 
That she is the widow of David Witherspoon, who was a Lieutenant in the War of the Revolution, and a Pensioner of the United States; that as she was married to him more than ten years after the War, and he [illegible] been dead more than thirteen years, she cannot give [illegible] of his service, but refers to his papers on file in [illegible] office; that she was married to the said David Witherspoon on the tenth day of July in the year seventeen hundred and ninety four; that her husband the aforesaid David Witherspoon died on the 21st of April 1835; that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the second day of January eighteen hundred viz: at the time above stated. She further swears that she is now a widow, and that she has never before made an application for a Pension. She therefore desires that a Pension Certificate be granted her and be delivered to her Attorney, Edmund F. Brown of Washington City; and also that her late Husband's papers may be re-examined, that his pension may be increased and a Certificate of Increase be made payable to her and be delivered to her attorney above named, as she has reason to believe
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believe that some mistake was made in adjusting the amount of his said pension.
Mary Witherspoon
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year first herein before written,
Before me W. Lewis
Judge of the Court of Ordinary & Probate
In Witness whereof I have set my hand & Seal of office
W. Lewis
OSD
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Family Record.

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Marriages.
David Witherspoon married to Elizabeth Bradley in December 1787
David Witherspoon married to Marey Storey on July 10 - 1794
Moses Witherspoon married to Faney Ellis the 23 of Novem 1809.
John Laverly maried to Sarah Flores 29 April 1782
Moses Witherspoon [illegible]
[illegible] Willison
29 October 1811
[illegible] Davin [illegible]
[illegible] Witherspoon
[illegible] February 1815
John Witherspoon was marid [illegible] Williams the 4 of December 1821

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Births.
David Witherspoon was born the 24 March 1760
Moses Witherspoon borne 6 March 1790
Elizabeth B Witherspoon borne 15 September 1793
Marey Storey borne 9 August 1783
Sarah Witherspoon borne 23 October 1795
Jennit Witherspoon borne 4 May 1797
Matilda Witherspoon born 5 Novem 1798
John Witherspoon born 29 December 1800
Jeames Witherspoon born 30 December 1802
Selino Witherspoon born 23 March 1806
David Witherspoon borne 15 April 1808
Molsey born 31 January 1810
Fancey Ellis born the 8 of September 1789
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South Carolina
Sumter District
Personally appeared before me C. L. Witherspoon who on oath saith that the above Family record is the hand writing of his Father the late David Witherspoon who died in April 1835.
Deponent further swears that the record above annexd. is from the Family Bible of his father and since the death of his Father, said record has been in possession of his Mother and her family. Deponent is a son of Mary S Witherspoon, widow of Lieut. David Witherspoon.
Charles L Witherspoon
Sworn to before me this 27th Feby 1849
J. W. Stuckey
Magistrate

[bottom part is upside down and it not related to other documents contained in Witherspoon file. This is not translated.]
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I do hereby certify that Charles S Witherspoon is a gentleman of high character and is entitled to full credit. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 27th Feby 1849.
J. W. Stuckey {L.S.}
Magistrate
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State of South Carolina
Sumter District
On this the 14th day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty four personally appears before me John Crosswell, one of the Justices of the Quorum for said district & State David Witherspoon who being prevented from making his application or declaration for a pension in open court by reason of bodily infirmity doth make the following declaration before me a Justice of the Quorum as aforesaid in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed 7th June 1832. That he was born in Williamsburg district, South Carolina 24 March 1760 that his age is recorded in his fathers family bible which is in his possession. That he was called into service when living in Williamsburg district, that in 1787 he removed to Sumter district where he has since lived. In 1779 he was drafted & served as a private one tour of six months. Col Mayhem or Bigham was Colonel, & William McDaniels was also one of the Colonels, and so was Archibald McDonald, Majors McCaskill & John James were the Major. James Witherspoon was his Captain. In last of 79 or first of '80 we went to Charleston and were there during the siege of that city. We were marched to Charleston by Col. Horry
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In this said tour he served six months, was then parolled.
Early in the spring of 1781 he volunteered in the Company of Capt. Witherspoon. We had a skirmish at halfway Swamp on Santee - one also at the lower bridge in Williamsburg, had a serve one at Parkers ferry on Edisto - was at the battle of Eutaw [Springs] where I fought as I did in the said skirmishes. To the belief of applicant thinks in 1781, he served nine months. In the year 1782, he volunteered again under Capt Witherspoon. He was appointed a first Lieutenant and received his commission as such. The Commission he has misplaced. On this last time of 1782 he served as a Lieutenant six months. Was on scouting duty - had several skirmishes, was continually on duty with the company, but from loss of memory can not state with precision the particulars of his duty on this said last tour. He was discharged in Camp on South side of Santee did not receive a written discharge. Served actively in all twenty one months at least.
Was engaged in no civil public pursuit while in the army what
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little time he was at home, he followed the reed making hiswife. Sumter & Marion were the chief officers of the military with which he served.
David Witherspoon
Sworn & Subscribed to the day & year first above written before me
John Crosswell U.Q

South Carolina
Sumter District
Stephen Lacoste & John Fleming citizens of said district make oath before me that they are well acquainted with the above named David Witherspoon, that they believe him to be born as he states, that he is reputed & believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a revolutionary Soldier, and that they concur in that opinion.
Stephen Lacoste
John Fleming
Sworn & Subscribed to this 14th August 1834 before me
John Crosswell U.Q
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South Carolina
Sumter District
I John Crosswell Justice of the Quorum for said district & State, do hereby declare my opinion after the investigation of the matter, & after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant David Witherspoon was a revolutionary Soldier & served as he states and I further certify that Stephen Lacoste and John Fleming who have signed the preceding certificate are respectable residents of said district, are credible persons & their statement entitled to full credit.
Certified by me this 14th August 1834.
John Crosswell U.Q

I do further certify that said David Witherspoon is prevented from bodily infirmity from making his application in open Court. Also that the 2 ½ last lines on first page of declaration & first line of 2d page were erased before signature.
Certified by me this 14th day of August 1834.
John Crosswell U.Q
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January 20, 1932
BA-J/MCS

Miss Muryd Atkinson
308 Orange Street
Timmonsville
South Carolina

Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for the record of David Witherspoon, a soldier of the Revolution.
The data contained herein are obtained from papers on file in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 1685, based upon the military service of David Witherspoon.
He was born March 24, 1760, in Williamsburg District, South Carolina.
While a resident of that place he enlisted in 1779 and served six months as private in Captain James Witherspoon's Company in Colonel Mayham's South Carolina Regiment and was in the siege of Charleston. He enlisted in the spring of 1781 and served nine months in Captain Witherspoon's South Carolina Company, was in skirmishes at Half Way Swamp on the Santee, at Williamsburg and at Parker's Ferry and was in the battle of Eutaw Springs. He was commissioned Second Lieutenant in 1782 and served six months in Captain Witherspoon's South Carolina Company, was in several skirmishes.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 14, 1834, at which time he was a resident of Sumter District, South Carolina, having moved there in 1787.
He died April 21, 1835.
David Witherspoon married in December, 1787, Elizabeth Bradley, and the children of this marriage were: Moses, who was born March 6, 1790, and who married November 23, 1809, Fancy or Faney Ellis who was born September 8, 1792; and Elizabeth B. who was born September 15, 1793.
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The soldier married July 10, 1794, Mary Storey who was born August 9, 1778. The date of death of his first wife, Elizabeth, was not given.
David and Mary Witherspoon had the following children:
Sarah born October 23, 1795
Jennit? (illegible) " May --, 1797
Matilda? (illegible) " November 5, 1798
John " December 29, 1800
Jeames " December 30, 1802
Selino " March --, 1806
David " April 15, 1808
Charles L., living in 1849, place of birth not stated.
On account of the Revolutionary War service of David Witherspoon, his widow, Mary, was allowed pension on an application executed February 17, 1849, at which time she was a resident of Sumter District, South Carolina.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator
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1925 Apr 28 His to Mr H. Leroy Witherspoon M.C.S
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1930 June 24. Hist. to H. K. Owen MCS
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1931 Oct. 27. hist. to Mrs. T. S. Mathes MCS
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1931 Nov. 3 hist. to Mrs. D. J. Salley Jr. MCS
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1932 Jan. 20 hist. to Miss Muryd Atkins
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1938 Feb. 25 hist. to Charles Sumner Witherspoon
1939 Jan. 23 Chas. Sumner Witherspoon ass. rel. is about with this surname & only David, etc. MMHF

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Revy.
WIDOW, &c.
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File No. 1685
Mary Witherspoon
Widow 
David Witherspoon
Lt. Rev. War
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Act: July 29, 1848.
Index: Vol. M., Page 336.
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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David Witherspoon decd.
So Ca

Susd see let. Hon Wm C Preston March 30 1836.
F J Moses Sept. 1 1834
S Lacoste June 6 1837
same Sept 1 "
same Nov 3d "

Admitted

Act 7 June 1832
So. Ca. Index
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South Carolina
Sumter District
Personally appeared before me Harrison Wilson who being duly Sworn Said that he was acquainted with Mrs Mary Witherspoon widow of David Witherspoon deceased and that said Mary Witherspoon is now living.
Harrison Wilson
Sworn to before me this fifteenth day of November 1837.
William Lewis
Ordinary S. D.
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Mount Clio November 21st 1837
Mr. J. L Edwards
Sir, I enclose you a certificate from under the seal of the Court of Ordinary that Mr David Witherspoon left a widow, and that she is at present alive, you will after you fill the pension in her name, direct it to my care. It is full my impression that Mr D Wilkespoon served more than three years in the revolutionary war but that fact cannot be correctly ascertained, your early attention to filling up the pension, will be very accommodating as I previously named to you that he died later the most of our revolutionary soldiers much in debt.
very respectfully
your obedt Servt
S. Lacoste
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Mount Clio
November 21

PM.
free S Lacoste

J L Edwards Esqr
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington

mail

[sideways]
S.C.
Nov 28
Dav. Witherspoon dcd.
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South Carolina
Sumter Distrit
I do hereby certify that Stephen Lacoste is the qualified Executor of the Estate of David Witherspoon deceased.
Given under my hand and seal this fifteenth day of August A.D. one thousand eight hundred and thirty Seven
William Lewis
Ordinary S.D.
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[stamp] CAMDEN S.C. JUN 1
[stamp] FREE
PM Mt Clio
free S Lacoste

Mr. J L Edwards
Pension Office
Washington City

mail

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June 5 1843
Dav. Witherspoon
S.C. mil
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Mount Clio May 31st 1843
J L Edwards Esqr.
DSir. The certificate of pension of Mr David Witherspoon is lost or misplaced, and my lawyer says he will require me to file up for the benefit of his widow Mrs Mary Witherspoon can you furnish me with a duplicate copy. for my part I do not see the necessity of the certificate of pension to obtain as you have the same in records in your office. The family record of marriages states that Mrs. D Witherspoon was married to his wife 10th June 1794. She has never intermarried since. Mr D Witherspoon died in April 1835 was there any arrearges of pension due Mr D Witherspoon
yours respectfully
S Lacoste
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June 5 / 49
For Claim of Mary Witherspoon,
Widow of Lieut. David a Pensioner
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papers filed 19 March 1849
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Act 29 July 1848
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Comptroller's Certificate
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[illegible line]
allowed hs ch adjust
[illegible line]

E. F. Brown
Atty.
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Comptroller General's Office
Columbia So. Ca. May 25th 1849.
No. 50
Book I
Issued 18 August 1784 to Mr. David Witherspoon for Forty nine pounds nine shillings and eight pence Sterg. for Eighty five days militia duty & 2200 of beef for the use of the State in 1782 & account audited
Prinl. L 49.9.8 Int. L 3.8.8
Army L 21.5.0
Supplies 28.4.8
[total] L 49.9.8
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Book I
Account No 50
The State of So. Carolina
To David Witherspoon LT
1782
23 April Twenty three days duty in Camp - a second Lieut. No 1
23 July Thirty days duty in Camp do 2
23 Octr. Thirty two days duty in Camp do 3
21.5
20 Decr. two thousand two hundred cwt. beef at Five & a half dollars pr. cwt. a 58S 4 28.4.8
[total] L 49.9.8

Geo Town district
Personally came before me David Witherspoon who being duly sworn made oath that the above acct. is just and true. Sworn before me the 11 July 1783. Gavin Witherspoon J.P.

I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true copy taken from the Records in this Office.
For Comptroller Genl.
James A Black
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South Carolina
Sumter District
Samuel Huggins of said district & State makes oath before me that he was well acquainted with David Witherspoon during the Revolution. That he knew him in the service and also knew him as a Lieutenant. That he has personal knowledge of some of the facts contained in his foregoing application & believes all the services stated to have been performed as set forth.
Samuel Huggins
Sworn to before me this 14 August 1834.
John Crosswell U.Q
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David Witherspoon
apc for Revol. Services
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THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
BY HIS EXCELLENOY.
Pierce M. Butler
Governor and Commander-in-Chief, in and over the State aforesaid.
P. M. Butler
To all to Whom these Presents Shall Come,
Know Ye that William Laval is the Comptroller General of the State aforesaid and that John T. Seibels, whose signature appears to the sheet of paper hereunto annexed, is his lawful Deputy.
THEREFORE, All due Faith, Credit and authority is ought to be had and given to his Proceedings and Certificates as such.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my Hand, and caused to be affixed the Seal of the State, in the Town of Columbia the Tenth day of July in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and Thirty seven and in the Sixty second year of the Independence of the United State of America.
BY THE GOVERNOR.
B. H. Saxon
Secretary of State.
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The State of So. Carolina
To David Witherspoon Sr.
1782
23 April Twenty three days duty in Camp, a second Lieut. No. 1
23 July Thirty days duty in Camp do 2
23 Octr. Thirty two days duty in Camp do 3
21.5
20 Decr. two thousand two hundred Mhw. beef at two & a half dollars pr. cwt. at 25/8ct. 4 28.4.8
[total] L 49.9.8

Geo. Town district
Personally came before me David Witherspoon who being duly sworn made oath that the above acct. is just and true. Sworn before me the 11 July 1783. Gavin Witherspoon J.P.

Comptrollers Office
Columbia, 10 July, 1837
I certify the foregoing to be a true copy of the original account of David Witherspoon for services performed in the War of the Revolution, as settled and file in this office, and that an Indent was issued to James Fleming, by virtue of an order from said Witherspoon.
William Laval Compt. Genl.
per
John T. Seibels
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David Witherspoon
SC
addl. ppp

Mount Clio
July 21st

J L Edwa[rds]
Com[missioner of Pensions]

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July 31
S.C.
addl ppp.
Act 1832
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David Witherspoon
SC
Addl. ppp

Mt Clio
21st

free S Lacoste
P.M.

J L Edwards Esqr
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City

[sideways]
act 1832
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David Witherspoon
SC
Addl. ppp

Mt Clio
21st

free S Lacoste
P.M.

J L Edwards Esqr
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City

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act 1832
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Mount Clio July 21st 1837.
J L Edwards Esqr
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington
DSir, Enclosed you will receive all the proof we can find in the Comptrollers office as respects Mr David Witherspoons services. They appear to embrace 85 days services as a 2nd Lieutenant, it appears that there is no record as to his services as a private - please let me call your attention to one fact, a Mr Samuel Huggins is now drawing a pension of $40 per year. Mr Samuel Huggins is a witness in Mr Witherspoons papers that he did serve in the revolutionary war, and in some battle with him.
Mr Saml Chandler, an other revolutionary soldier is now drawing a pension, he is also acquainted with the fact of Mr Witherspoons services. I hope the enclosed document will be satisfactory. In case you award Mr Witherspoon a pension, will I have to forward you any papers to shew you that I am the executor to his estate, please inform me in that head.
your respectfully
S Lacoste
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Declaration of David Witherspoon for a Pension.
Died 3 Apl 1835
Sumterville
So. Car.
Admd
9 mo pri. $30.
2.25 Lieut. 37.78
[total] $67.78
cert in name of Mary Witherspoon for amt. due to Apl 3d 1835, the time of her husbands death.
Hon. W.C. Preston
HR
S. Lacoste Esq
Mount Clio
Sumter Dist. So Ca
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State of South Carolina
Sumter District
I Thomas J. Wilder Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas & Sessions for said District & State, hereby certify that John Crosswell is a Justice of the Quorum for said district & State, and that the above or foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
I further certify that the said David Witherspoon, Samuel Huggins, Stephen Lacoste & James Fleming are respectable citizens of said district & their oaths entitled to full credibility.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the Seal of said Court at Sumter Court House the 16th day of August 1834 & 59th year of American Independence.
Th J Wilder
CCPs
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Mount Clio
October 4th

free

J L Edwards Esqr
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington

mail

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Oct 10
S.C.
Dav. Witherspoon dcd.
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South Carolina
Sumter district
I William Lewis do hereby certify that on the third day of this present month of October Samuel McCoy and Elias Witherspoon came before me and made oath that David Witherspoon deceased died on the twenty first day of April A.D. one thousand eight hundred and thirty five, and I further certify that Stephen Lacoste was the named Executor in the Will of the said deceased and that on the fourth day of May one thousand eight hundred and thirty five, the said Stephen Lacoste was duly qualified Executor of the Estate and effects of the said David Witherspoon deceased. 
Given under my hand and Seal this third day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty Seven and Sixty Second year of American Independence.
William Lewis
Ordinary S.D L.S

Ordinary & officio
Oct 3d 1837
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South Carolina
Sumter District
Personally appeared before me Samuel McCoy and Elias Witherspoon and made oath that David Witherspoon died on the twenty first day of April AD one thousand eight hundred and thirty five.
Samuel McKay
Elias Witherspoon
Sworn to before me this 3d day of October 1837
William Lewis U.Q.
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Mount Clio Octr. 4 1837
Mr. J. L. Edwards
DSir, Enclosed you will receive a certified copy before the ordinary of Sumter District & hearing forth, the time and death of Mr. David Witherspoon. Should this last document be correct, I will now again state that the Est is in much need of funds, and as soon as you can consistently issue the warrat of pension, it will be quite acceptable.
yours respectfully
S. Lacoste
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Mount Clio
August 16

free
S Lacoste

J L Edwards Esqr
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City

mail

[sideways]
Aug 22
Ohio
J W Allison
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Mount Clio August 16. 1837
J L Edwards Esqr.
Commr. of Pensions
DSir Inclosed you will receive the certificate of the Judge of the ordinary Court for Sumter District, certifying that I am the qualified executor of the Est of David Witherspoon decd.
As the Est of Witherspoon is in debt, the pension that is to be allowed, cannot come to hand too soon.
yours respectfully
S. Lacoste
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South Carolina
Sumter District
Personally appeared before me Sarah Whilden and made oath that she was present at the time and saw Mrs. Mary S. Witherspoon married to David Witherspoon this deponent thinks that the marriage ceremony was performed by the Revd. Jos. Stevison a Presbiterian Minister. This deponent does not recollect the precise date of the marriage, but is certain that it is upwards of Fifty years ago. This deponent further says that she has been intimately acquainted with the said Mary S. Witherspoon from the time she was married to David Witherspoon up to this time and that she has never married any other person since the death of her husband David Witherspoon. This deponent further says that she herself is now nearly seventy years of age and that she knows Mrs. Mary S. Witherspoon age to be about the same.
Sarah Whilden
Sworn to before me this 26th February 1849
J. W. Stuckey
magistrate
I do hereby certify that Mrs. Sarah Whilden is a lady of the highest respectability and is entitled to full credit
J. W. Stuckey
magistrate
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The State of South Carolina
I, John D. Jones Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas and General Sessions for Sumter District in the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that J. W. Stuckey is a Magistrate for Sumter District in the State aforesaid and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine. I further certify that Wm. Lewis is Judge of the Court of Ordinary and Probate for the District and State aforesaid and that the
foregoing signature and seal of office purporting to be his is genuine.
Given under my hand and seal of office this twelfth day of March A.D. 1849.
J. D. Jones
Clk. Com. Pleas & Genl. Session
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[stamp] BRISTOL VA. APR 17 530PM 1930
THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS
United States Pension Office
Washington D.C.
Revolutionary War Section
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United States Pension Office. only 1
May I ask if you have any record of a Janet Blakeley Witherspoon having drawn a pension or applied for a pension on the Rev. War. service of one David Witherspoon of South Carolina who was born 1738 died 1781.? I will be so glad to have anything you may find
Very truly H. K. Owen, 237 Solar Hill Bristol Va
April 21 1930
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Revolution
1. Michael Watson - Capt - So. Car. Militia killed Sharon, Ga. May 24, 1782.
2. Gavin Witherspoon Capt - Marion's Brigade 1781
3. Wm McCottry - Capt - Marion's Brigade 1780-82.
4. David Gordon - So.C.
5. David Witherspoon Lieut. N.C. Militia Kings Mt.
6. James " [Witherspoon] Capt - Marion 17-80-82 died 1791.
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Memphis, Tenn.
Oct. 13, 1931
Director of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir:
Have you on your records any of the following names? If so I'll more than appreciate their
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7. Roger Gordon - Lieut - Marion 1781.
Many thanks-
I am, Very sincerely,
F. C. Mathes
(Mrs. T. S. Mathes)
299 Cynthia Pl.
[stamp] RECEIVED OCT 15 1931 RECEIPT SECTION PENSION FILES SUBSECTION
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Could you give me any information about David Witherspoon, Revolutionary Soldier, and his widow, and the names of his children.
I am trying to get my D. A. R. papers. I will appreciate any information, & dates.
Mrs. D. J. Salley Jr.
77 E Glover St
Orangeburg, S.C.
Oct. 21, 1931

[stamp] RECEIVED OCT 22 1931 RECEIPT SECTION PENSION FILES SUB-SECTION
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[stamp] RECEIVED JAN 18 1932 MAIL SUB-DIV. U.S.V.A. READER 4
[stamp] RECEIVED JAN 19 1932 RECEIPT SECTION PENSION FILES SUB-DIVISION

VETERANS ADMINISTRATION
WASHINGTON
December 30, 1931
IN REPLY REFER TO:
BA-J/AWF

Miss Muryd Atkinson
308 Orange Street
Timmonsville, South Carolina.

Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter relative to David Witherspoon, a soldier of the War of the Revolution.
In order to identify the record of the David Witherspoon in whom you are interested, as much as possible of the following data relative to him are essential - approximate dates of birth and death and places of residence at enlistment.
Another search of the records will be made in your behalf upon receipt of this information, and the history furnished if found on file.
Very truly yours
A. D. Hiller
A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator

David Witherspoon - Born March 1760 - Williamsburg District, S.C. Died April 1835. (Twice married).
Please send me data also relative to Capt. James Witherspoon who served in Col. Mayham's
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S.C. Regiment
I thank you for your letter, and I shall surely appreciate information relative to David Witherspoon and James Witherspoon.
Sincerely yours,
(Miss) Muryd Atkinson
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OFFICE OF Smoothing IRON HEATER COMPANY.
SPECIALTY MANUFACTURERS.
SUMTER, S.C.,

E.L. WITHERSPOON, PRESMANGR. OF SALES DEPT.
C.M. BEST, V.PREST. & MGR. MANUFACTURING DEPT.
J.B. WITHERSPOON, SECRETARY & THEASURER.

March 4, 1925.
Dear Sir,
The War Dept. advises me that you can probably furnish the war record of Capt. David Witherspoon, who fought in Revolution under Gen. Marion.
Was he same as Lieut. David Witherspoon of N. C. Militia at Kings Mountain in Oct. 1780?
Stamped envelope is enclosed and thanking you, I am yours respectfully,
H. Leroy Witherspoon,
Box 286, Sumter, S.C.

[stamp] U.S. PENSION OFFICE L MAR 10 1925
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[stamp] RECEIVED FEB 10 1938 MAIL SUB-DIV. VETS. ADM. READER No. 19
MCS
only one in file

February 9, 1938.

Mr. A. D. Hiller,
Veterans Administration,
Washington, D. C.

My dear Mr. Hiller:
I hope you will forgive me for writing you so soon after your kindness in sending to the information about, Teunis Swart, R. 10342, BA-J/MLB.

This time my request is about one, David Witherspoon who witnessed a memorandum of agreement on December 23, 1833, in Mooers, Clinton County, New York. Just when the family moved to New York, I do not know. That they lived in Clinton County for a period is well established. However, birth and death records in our family bible do not give the places where these events occured. If you have any record of a David Witherspoon from any part of the country, I would most certainly appreciate having same.
Thanking you for past courtesies, I remain,
Very truly yours,
C. S. Witherspoon
Chas. Sumner Witherspoon
418 Central Park West,
New York, New York.

I can X only one in file
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January 23, 1939
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BA-J/MMHF:MLB

Mr. Charles Sumner Witherspoon
418 Central Park West
New York, New York

Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you state that the record of David Witherspoon which was furnished you February 25, 1938, is perhaps, not the record which you desire, and you would like to have the record of all soldiers with that surname borne on the Revolutionary War records of this office.
Because of the great demand for Revolutionary War data and the limited trained clerical force available for furnishing such information, it is impossible to make for one person or organization a series of investigations and reports pertaining to soldiers of that war.
Your former request was for David Witherspoon of New York State, or from any other state. The record furnished was that of the only David found on the pension records of the Revolutionary War. There is no application for pension on file based upon service in the Revolutionary War of any soldier with your surname of any New England state. The record is furnished you herewith of a John Witherspoon which, it is hoped, will aid you somewhat in your research. S.32601
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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February 24, 1938.
BA-J/ILL
David Witherspoon
W. 1685

Charles Sumner Witherspoon
418 Central Park West
New York, New York.
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to David Witherspoon who witnessed a memorandum of agreement in Mooers, Clinton County, New York, on December 25, 1833, also, the record of any David Witherspoon of any part of the country.
A search of the Revolutionary War records has been made and no claim for pension or bounty land found based upon service of a David Witherspoon of New York State. The record of David Witherspoon is furnished you herewith from pension claim, W. 1685; it is the record of the only soldier with that name found on the Revolutionary War pension records of this office.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER,
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator.
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February 25, 1938
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BA-J/MCS
David Witherspoon, W. 1685

Mr. Charles Sumner Witherspoon
418 Central Park West
New York, New York
Dear Sir: 
The data contained herein were obtained from papers on file in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 1685, based upon the military service of David Witherspoon.
He was born March 24, 1760, in Williamsburg District, South Carolina. The names of his parents were not given.
While living in Williamsburg District, he enlisted in 1779 and served six months as private in Captain James Witherspoon's Company in Colonel Mayham's South Carolina regiment and was in the siege of Charleston. He enlisted in the spring of 1781 and served nine months in Captain Witherspoon's (not shown whether he was related to David) South Carolina company, was in skirmishes at Half Way Swamp on the Santee, at Williamsburg and at Parker's Ferry and was in the battle of Eutaw Springs. He was commissioned Second Lieutenant in 1782 and served six months in Captain Witherspoon's South Carolina company and was in several skirmishes.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 14, 1834, at which time he was a resident of Sumter District, South Carolina, having moved there in 1787.
He died April 21, 1835.
David Witherspoon married in December, 1787, Elizabeth Bradley, and the children of this marriage were: Moses, who was born March 6, 1790, and who married November 23, 1809, Fancy or Faney Ellis who was born September 8, 1792; and Elizabeth B. who was born September 15, 1793.
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The soldier married July 10, 1794, Mary Storey who was born August 9, 1778. The date of death of his first wife, Elizabeth, was not given.
On account of the Revolutionary War service of David Witherspoon, his widow, Mary, was allowed pension on an application execute February 17, 1849, at when time she was a resident of Sumter District, South Carolina.
David and Mary Witherspoon had the following children:
Sarah born October 23, 1795
Jennit? (illegible) " May --, 1797
Matilda? (illegible) " November 5, 1798
John " December 29, 1800
Jeames " December 30, 1802
Selino " March --, 1806
David " April 15, 1808
Charles L., living in 1849, place of birth not stated.
The following family data are also shown:
John Laverly married Sarah Storey April 29, 1782? (year illegible).
Moses Witherspoon married Hariet? (illegible) Willson October 17? (illegible) 1811.
David Durant married Matilda Witherspoon February, 1815.
John Witherspoon married Ann E. Williams December 4, 1821.
Molsey, born January 21, 1810.
One Gavin Witherspoon was justice of the peace in 1783, relationship to soldier not shown. One Elias Witherspoon was living in 1837, relationship not shown.
There are no further data relative to the family of David Witherspoon.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant to Administrator
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November 3, 1931
BA-J/MCS

Mrs. D. J. Salley, Jr.
77 East Glover Street
Orangeburg, South Carolina
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter of October 21, 1931, requesting information in regard to David Witherspoon, a soldier of the Revolution.
The data contained herein are obtained from papers on file in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 1685, based upon the military service of David Witherspoon.
He was born March 24, 1760, in Williamsburg District, South Carolina.
While a resident of that place he enlisted in 1779 and served six months as private in Captain James Witherspoon's Company in Colonel Mayham's South Carolina regiment and was in the siege of Charleston. He enlisted in the spring of 1781 and served nine months in Captain Witherspoon's South Carolina company, was in skirmishes at Half Way Swamp on the Santee, Williamsburg and Parker's Ferry and was in the battle of Eutaw Springs. He was commissioned Second Lieutenant in 1782 and served six months in Captain Witherspoon's South Carolina company and was in several skirmishes.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 14, 1834, at which time he was a resident of Sumter District, South Carolina, having moved there in 1787.
He died April 21, 1835.
David Witherspoon married in December, 1787, Elizabeth Bradley, and the children of this marriage were: Moses, who was born March 6, 1790, and who married November 23, 1809, Fancy or Faney Ellis who was born September 8, 1792; and Elizabeth B. who was born September 15, 1793.
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The soldier married July 10, 1794, Mary Storey who was born August 9, 1778. The date of death of his first wife, Elizabeth, was not given.
David and Mary Witherspoon had the following children:
Sarah born October 23, 1795
Jennit? (illegible) " May --, 1797
Matilda? (illegible) " November 5, 1798
John " December 29, 1800
Jeames " December 30, 1802
Selino " March --, 1806
David " April 15, 1808
Charles L., living in 1849, place of birth not stated.
On account of the Revolutionary War service of David Witherspoon, his widow, Mary, was allowed pension on an application execute February 17, 1849, at when time she was a resident of Sumter District, South Carolina.
The above noted is the history of the only David Witherspoon that is found in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator
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October 27, 1931
BA-J/MCS

Mrs. T. S. Mathes
299 Cynthia Place
Memphis, Tennessee
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter of October 13, 1931, requesting information in regard to soldiers of the Revolution.
The data contained herein are obtained from papers on file in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 1685, based upon the military service of David Witherspoon.
He was born March 24, 1760, in Williamsburg District, South Carolina.
While a resident of that place he enlisted in 1779 and served six months as private in Captain James Witherspoon's Company in Colonel Mayham's South Carolina regiment and was in the siege of Charleston. He enlisted in the spring of 1781 and served nine months in Captain Witherspoon's South Carolina company, was in skirmishes at Half Way Swamp on the Santee, Williamsburg and Parker's Ferry and was in the battle of Eutaw Springs. He was commissioned Second Lieutenant in 1782 and served six months in Captain Witherspoon's South Carolina company, was in several skirmishes.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 14, 1834, at which time he was a resident of Sumter District, South Carolina, having moved there in 1787.
He died April 21, 1835.
David Witherspoon married in December, 1787, Elizabeth Bradley, and the children of this marriage were: Moses, who was born March 6, 1790, and who married November 23, 1809, Fancy or Faney Ellis who was born September 8, 1792; and Elizabeth B. who was born September 15, 1793.
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The soldier married July 10, 1794, Mary Storey who was born August 9, 1778. The date of death of his first wife, Elizabeth, was not given.
David and Mary Witherspoon had the following children:
Sarah born October 23, 1795
Jennit? (illegible) " May --, 1797
Matilda? (illegible) " November 5, 1798
John " December 29, 1800
Jeames " December 30, 1802
Selino " March --, 1806
David " April 15, 1808
Charles L., living in 1849, place of birth not stated.
On account of the Revolutionary War service of David Witherspoon, his widow, Mary, was allowed pension on an application execute February 17, 1849, at when time she was a resident of Sumter District, South Carolina.
The above noted is the history of the only David Witherspoon that is found in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator
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Rev. and 1812 Wars Section
MCS: MLC
June 24, 1930

H. K. Owen
237 Solar Hill
Bristol, Virginia
Dear Sir:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 1685, it appears that David Witherspoon was born March 24, 1760, in Williamsburg District, South Carolina.
While a resident of that place he enlisted in 1779 and served six months as private in Captain James Witherspoon's Company in Colonel Mayham's South Carolina Regiment; and was at the siege of Charleston. He enlisted in the spring of 1781 and served nine months in Captain Witherspoon's South Carolina Company; was in skirmishes at Half Way Swamp on the Santee, Williamsburg and Parker's Ferry and was at the battle of Eutaw Springs. He was commissioned Second Lieutenant in 1782 and served six months in Captain Witherspoon's South Carolina Company; was in several skirmishes.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 14, 1834, at which time he was a resident of Sumter District, South Carolina. He died April 21, 1835.
He married Elizabeth Bradley in December, 1787, and the children by this marriage were: Moses, who was born March 6, 1790, and who married November 23, 1809, Fancy or Faney Ellis who was born September 8, 1792; and Elizabeth B. who was born September 15, 1793.
He married July 10, 1794 Mary Storey who was born August 9, 1778. She was allowed pension on her application executed February 17, 1849, at which time she was a resident of Sumter District, South Carolina.
Children of David and Mary Witherspoon:
Sarah born October 23, 1795
Jennit? (illegible) " May --, 1797
Matilda? (illegible) " November 5, 1798
John " December 29, 1800
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Children of David and Mary Witherspoon, continued:
Jeames born December 30, 1802
Selino " March --, 1806
David " April 15, 1808
Charles L., living in 1849, place of birth not stated.
The above noted is the only David Witherspoon found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN
Acting Commissioner
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M.C.S.
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
April 28, 1925

H. Leroy Witherspoon
Sumter, Box 286 S.C.
Sir:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 1685, it appears that David Witherspoon was born March 24, 1760, in Williamsburg District, South Carolina.
While a resident of said place he enlisted in 1779 and served six months as private in Captain James Witherspoon's Company, Colonel Mayham's South Carolina Regiment; was at the siege of Charleston. He enlisted in the spring of 1781 and served nine months in Captain Witherspoon's South Carolina Company; was in skirmishes at Half Way Swamp on the Santee, Williamsburg and Parker's Ferry, and at the battle of Eutaw Springs. He was commissioned Second Lieutenant in 1782 and served six months in Captain Witherspoon's South Carolina Company; was in several skirmishes.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 14, 1834, at which time he was a resident of Sumter District, South Carolina, having moved there in 1787. He died April 21, 1835.
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He married Elizabeth Bradley in December, 1787, and the children by this marriage were: Moses, who was born March 6, 1790, and who married November 23, 1809, Fancy or Faney Ellis who was born September 8, 1792; and Elizabeth B. who was born September 15, 1793.
He married July 10, 1794, Mary Storey who was born August 9, 1778. She was allowed pension on her application executed February 17, 1849, at which time she was a resident of Sumter District, South Carolina.
Children of David and Mary Witherspoon:
Sarah born October 23, 1795.
Jennit? (illegible) " May --, 1797.
Matilda? (illegible) " November 5, 1798.
John " December 29, 1800.
Jeames " December 30, 1802.
Selino " March --, 1806.
David " April 15, 1808.
Charles L., living in 1849, place of birth not stated.
The above noted is the only David Witherspoon found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
Respectfully,
WILDER S. METCALF
Commissioner