Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 18,285, Thomas Wilson, S. C.
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SERVICE
S.C.

Wilson. Thomas

NUMBER
S18285

Carded

CONTENTS
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South Carolina No. 23.646
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Thomas Wilson of Sumter Dist. in the State of S. Carolina who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Armstrong of the Regt. commanded by Col. Richardson in the S. Carolina Troops line for 13 months
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Inscribed on the Roll of South Carolina at the rate of 43 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
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Certificate of Pension issued the 12th day of March 1834 and sent to Hon. Jos Blair H.R.
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Arrears to the 4th of March 1834 129.99
Semi-anl. allowance ending Sept. " 21.66
[total] $151.65
Died Jan 18 1834
{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.}
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk
Book E. Vol. 6 Page 83
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Thos. Wilson

Hon. S. D. Miller
Rcd. Leaste
14 Dec, 1832
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State of South Carolina
Sumter District
Personally appeared in open court on the 31st day of October 1832 The Court of Common pleas now sitting for the District of Sumter aforesaid Thomas Wilson a resident of District aforesaid aged within a few days of sixty eight years who being duly sworn in open Court according to Law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed the 7th June 1832 this deponent says that he was born on the 22d day of December 1764 in the District aforesaid where he has resided ever since and where he still resides except six years of the time that he lived in adjoining Districts and this deponent further says on oath that he entered the service of the United States in South Carolina under General Marion's Brigade of Militia as a soldier in March or April 1781 that Col. Richardson & Lieutenant Col. James and Major Gamble were his Regimental officers and that Captain John Armstrong and Lieutenants Thomas Bradley and William Lewis were his company officers that he remained in the service under said officers until the enemy left Charleston and afterwards for six months hunting up & taking up the Tories who were hiding out in swamps and bays and often committing depredations that in the whole he was in actual service two years and this applicant further says that he was in the Battle at Quinby Bridge where Genl Sumter and Marion attempted to dislodge a party of the British on their retreat from Biggum [Biggin] Church near Monks [Moncks] Corner to Charleston and this deponent further says that he was taken a prisoner by Colonel Tarleton about a week before Gates defeat near Camden he not yet 16 years of age and confined in Camden jail two months after that parolled to his Fathers plantation during the war but was kept none longer then the British left Camden and this deponant doth hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and that his name is not on the pensions of any agency of the States.
Thos. Wilson
B J Earle presiding judge
in open court
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Samuel Huggins and Robert Roberts of State and District aforesaid who being duly sworn according to Law made oath that they were both well acquainted with the applicant Thomas Wilson who has sworn to and subscribed to the within declaration and know that he was a revolutionary soldier in General Marions Brigade the first having served with him several tours in the first part of his service and the latter that he served with him after the Tories in the latter part of his service
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year within mentioned
Robt Roberts
Samuel H[uggins]

We John Harrington a Clergyman in the District of and neighborhood of the within named applicant Thomas Wilson who has sworn to the within Declaration and Robert Wilson of the place certify that we believe him to be of the age stated by him viz within a few days of sixty eight years that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. We also further state we are acquainted with Samuel Huggins and Robert Roberts who have sworn and subscribed to the preceeding affidavit and believe their testimony entitled to credit.
John Harrington
Robt. Wilson
Sworn and Subscribed to the day & year within mentioned
B J Earle presiding judge in open court

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and putting the interrogatories prescribed by the war department that the above applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as estates and the Court certifies that it appears to them that John Harrington who has signed the preceeding certificate
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is a clergyman resident in the District aforesaid and that Robert Wilson who also signed the same is a resident of the same and is a creditable person and that their statement is entitled to credit.
B J Earle
Presiding Judge
in open Court

State of South Carolina
Sumter District
I Thos. J Wilder Clerk of the Court of Common pleas for Sumter District do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the Court in the matter of the application of Thomas Wilson for a pension. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of the said Court this thirty first day of October 1831
Th J. Wilder
ccps
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26,196

Declaration and amended declaration of Thomas Wilder for a pension
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State of South Carolina
Additions by way of amendment to the declaration of Thomas Wilson for a pension.
On this day 12th day of April Anno Domini 1833 before me William D Martin one of the associate Judges of said State now holding court of Common Pleas and Sessions for the district of Sumter, Thomas Wilson who has made the foregoing declaration for a pension, who on being duly sworn deposeth and saith, that as he has sworn in his said declaration, he here again swears that he was in the service for two years as a private Soldier.
Further on oath says, that he has a record of his age, which is contained in the old large family bible at his home, that he entered the service as a volunteer, that he never received a discharge from the service, and that he names Revd. Jno. Harrington, Robert Wilson, Samuel Huggins, (Robert Roberts lately deceased,) John Fleming, Henry Cassells Marion & others who can testify as to his character for veracity & their belief of his services as a soldier of the Revolution.
Thos. Wilson
Sworn to in open court day above written.
Wm. D. Martin
Presiding Judge
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State of South Carolina
Additions by way of amendment to the declaration of Thomas Wilson for a pension.
On this day 12th day of April Anno Domini 1833 before me William D Martin one of the associate Judges of said State now holding court of Common Pleas and Sessions for the district of Sumter, Thomas Wilson who has made the foregoing declaration for a pension, who on being duly sworn deposeth and saith, that as he has sworn in his said declaration, he here again swears that he was in the service for two years as a private Soldier.
Further on oath says, that he has a record of his age, which is contained in the old large family bible at his home, that he entered the service as a volunteer, that he never received a discharge from the service, and that he names Revd. Jno. Harrington, Robert Wilson, Samuel Huggins, (Robert Roberts lately deceased,) John Fleming, Henry Cassells Marion & others who can testify as to his character for veracity & their belief of his services as a soldier of the Revolution.
Thos. Wilson
Sworn to in open court day above written.
Wm. D. Martin
Presiding Judge
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South Carolina
Sumpter district
I Thomas J Wilder Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas & Sessions for Sumpter district in said State do hereby certify that the foregoing last, together with this, both now attached by a piece of ribbon contains the original proceedings in the matter of the declaration of Thomas Wilson for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of said Court this 19th day of April 1833
Th. J. Wilder
ccps
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State of South Carolina
Sumter district
On this the second day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty three, personally appeared before me Thomas Wilson, who being duly sworn, deposes & sayes, by way of further amendment to his declaration for a pension, in conformity with the letter of instructions of the Hon J L Edwards Commissioner of Pensions dated at the Pension office on the 4th September 1833.
That in August 1780 when not quite sixteen years of age he was taken a prisoner by Col. Tarleton, who was then passing through his neighborhood on his way to Camden to reinforce the British there, in order to enable them to fight or attack Genl. Gates. That he was lodged in the jail at Camden, and confined there for nine weeks. That he was paroled by Lord Rawdon on condition of not leaving his father's residence beyond five miles, during the war, that as soon as the British evacuated Camden, he broke his parole & joined Genl Marion in March or April 1781 - this was as a volunteer That he was put in the Regiment of Col. Richardson - that his Lieut. Col. was John James, and John Gamble was the Major - that the company he was in at this time was commanded by Capt. John Armstrong. Thomas Bradley & William Lewis
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were the Lieutenants the first tour commenced at Singleton's mills on the high hills of Santee where he encamped with said company of Capt. Armstrong, he this deponent being a private and remained there for three months. that the second tour commenced by an encampment at Murray's ferry, on Santee River where he remained with said company three months under same officers guarding the River, or the crossing at the said ferry. That the third tour commenced at Bigham's [Biggins] Church in Charleston District. here they began chasing the British, followed them from Bigham [Biggin] Church to Quinby bridge about nineteen miles, at this time Gl. Marion & Gl. Sumter had formed their Brigades. this deponent was still in the same company. they attacked the British at Quinby bridges & engaged them. were repulsed & retreated. then returned to the point on Santee River from which they had set out. this tour lasted for two months, and on this last tour (the third) this deponent was drafted. After this third tour, this deponent was stationed by his company officers in the County of Salem, in old Camden district, to guard the neighborhood from the disturbances and plunder of the Tories. half of Capt. Armstrong's company was with this deponent on this same service, which lasted, and in which this deponent served for five months, the other half of the Company was then with Marion's brigade.
On the fourth tour of duty by this deponent, he was drafted. He joined his Company at Pee Dee, the company then
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being still under command of Capt. Armstrong. They (this deponent with them) crossed the river Pee Dee and were stationed at Smith's Mill, waiting for Gainey & his men the Tories, to surrender themselves, they having come in under the proclamation of Gl. Marion. The point at which they crossed the Peedee was on Cashway ferry, from thence they scoured the country down to Godfrey's ferry where they recrossed. This service lasted for three months when the company of Capt. Armstrong were discharged having been relieved, until further order. This deponent with the company then repaired home to their neighborhood, where for six months they were continually watching & guarding the county from the Tories & plunderers who were in that quarter. the very gang who killed old Robert Robert's father, and Lt. Bradley one of the Lieutenants of Col. Armstrong.
Thos. Wilson
The above subscribed & sworn to before me on the day & in year above written.
Franklin J. Moses
Justice of Quorum for said District
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South Carolina
Sumter District
I Thomas J. Wilder Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas & Sessions for said district & State hereby certify that the three sheets of paper here together attached contain the original proceedings of said Court in matter of application of Thomas Wilson for a pension, together with his amended declaration.
I further certify that Franklin J Moses is a Justice of the Quorum, duly qualified, for said district & State & that the above signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of said Court this 4th day of October Anno Domini 1833.
Th. J. Wilder
C.C.Ps

Thos Wilson
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Declaration & amended declaration of Thomas Wilson for a pension.
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26.196
Suspended, see let 14 Oct 1833 to
F. J. Mosses
Sumpterville
So. Car.

Admit as a private
13 mo. $43.33

Hon J Blair
HR
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April 28, 1931
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
EEL.

Lola Wilson
Anderson
South Carolina

Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.18285, that Thomas Wilson was born December 22, 1764, in Sumter District, South Carolina, where he always lived except for about six years spent in adjoining districts.
While residing in Camden (later Sumter) District, South Carolina, he was captured in August, 1780, by Colonel Tarlton, who was passing through the neighborhood, taken to Camden, lodged in the jail at that place and held for nine weeks when he was paroled and returned to his father's Plantation. The name of his father is not stated.
He volunteered in March or April, 1781, served as a private in Captain John Armstrong's Company, Colonel Richardson's South Carolina Regiment, was in the battle of Quinby's Bridge and several skirmishes, length of service two years.
Pension was allowed on his application executed October 31, 1832, while residing in Sumter District, South Carolina.
AB He died January 18, 1834.
It is not stated that soldier was ever married.
The above is the history of the only soldier named Thomas Wilson, of South Carolina, found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN
Acting Commissioner.
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18285
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File No. 18,285
Thomas Wilson
Pri Rev War
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Index: - Vol. 1, Page 419
[Arrangement of 1870.]

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Summary of Declaration of Thomas Wilson for a pension
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For Hon J L Edwards
Commr of Pensions.
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Summary of the Declaration of Thomas Wilson for a Pension.
Period of Service 1781 1782
Duration of Service. Two Years
Rank. Private
Named & Rank of Company officers under whom served.
Capt Jno Armstrong
Lt. Thos Bradley
Lt Wm Lewis
Names & Rank of Genl & Field Officers.
Genl Marion
Genl Sumter
Col. Richardson
Lt. Col Jno James
Maj Jno Gamble
Battles in which applicant was engaged. Battle at Quinby Bridge & in several skirmishes with the Tories.
Country through which he marched. Pee Dee country of So. Ca., Camden district of So. Ca. & Santee country of So. Ca.
Place of abode when he entd. the service & present age. Camden district now Sumter Dist. near 69 yrs of age.
Evidence by which his declaration is supported. His own oath & the positive testimony of Robert Roberts & Samuel Huggins who knew him in service, & the traditionary testimony of Revd. John Herrington and Robt. Wilson.

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For Hon J L Edwards,
Commr of Pensions.
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Further amendment to declaration of Thomas Wilson for a pension, as required by letter of Commr of Pensions, dated Oct. 14 1833.
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State of South Carolina
Sumter District
On this the 18th November 1833 before me Franklin J Moses Justice of the Quorum for said district & State, personally appeared Thomas Wilson, who being duly sworn, makes the following statement, in conformity with the requisition of the Honble J L Edwards, Commissioner of Pensions, as contained in his letter of 14th October 1833.
The applicant by said letter is required "to state more particularly what the service was in the 4th tour named by him, and by what authority it was performed."
He answers thereto on oath, That on his 4th tour of service, he was ordered to the same by Capt. John Armstrong, a captain of a regularly organized corps under command of Genl Marion, who had charge of the Brigade. Armstrong's company was attached to the same. He was ordered to meet Marion at Mars Bluff on Pee Dee. He joined Marion at Mars Bluff, and thence marched to Cashaway or Cashwey ferry, crossed the Pee Dee at Cashaway, and thence marched to Smith's Mills, near the North Carolina line. There they encamped, awaiting the result of a proclamation issued by Marion, calling on the notorious Maj Gaines the tory and his followers to come in on terms of pardon. After encamping
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there for two months, they then marched down to Godfrey's ferry, hunting those who refused to come in. Crossed at Godfrey's ferry, & marched to Sumter then Camden district. For six months after his return to Sumter or Camden district he was by orders of Capt. Armstrong on continual duty for six months in hunting some Tories who had committed some atrocious murders
in the Salem settlement. After that service, was discharged by Capt. Amstrong
and Lt Lewis, immediately after the execution of the Tories & others they captured.
Thos. Wilson
Sworn to before me the day & year above written.
Franklin J. Moses
QU

I Thomas J. Wilder Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas & Sessions for Sumter district in said State, hereby certify that Franklin J. Moses is Justice of the Quorum for said district & State & that the above signature purporting to be his, is genuine In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of said court the 18th Nov AD 1833.
Th. J. Wilder
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Tamassee Industrial School for Girls
The Girl Home-Makers' School
Ralph H. Cain, President
Tamassee, South Carolina

Mrs. John C. Coulter
State Regent S. C. D. A. R.
1516 Richland St.
Columbia, S. C.

Miss Lola Wilson
State Treas. S. C. D. A. R.
Anderson, S. C.

March 18, 1931.

Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.

Gentlemen:
Please advise if your records show that Thomas Wilson of South Carolina, Edgefield District, who served in the American Revolution, was ever granted a pension; if so, please furnish me with a copy of same and I would like this duplicate. Thomas Wilson's wife was named Rebecca Steinbach. The indents, as published by Mr. Salley, our State Historian, show that he on several occasions drew money from the Government.
The above information is also desired of his son, Thomas Wilson, Jr., who married Martha White, please. Mr. Salley's records show that he too received money from the Government.
Should you be unable to furnish any of the above information, I shall appreciate any suggestions you may make as to where I could secure such information.
Sincerely,
Lola Wilson
Lola Wilson,
Anderson, S. C.

[stamp] U S PENSION OFFICE MAR 20 1931
[stamp] REVOLUTIONARY & 1812 WARS SECTION BUREAU OF PENSIONS MAR 21 1931