Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 27673, Abraham Williams, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Williams Abraham
W. 27673-
Elender
B.L.W. 114095-160-55-
CONTENTS

War of the Revolution
No. 7373
Kentucky
Colander Williams Widow of M c Abraham Williams Deaf & Dumb Company M Capt Jewett Regiment M c Lean Rev War
Rate per month $120. per annum
Commencing 25 th June 1873
Ending
Certificate dated July 24 th 1875,
and sent July 31 1875.
Payable at Lexington Agency.
C. D. Pinnelaker Attorney.
Fee $10.
Act Feby 3 rd 1853. June 3 rd 1858 + July 27 1868 Act 14 th July, 1862.
Book A. Vol. Page 211
Stevens Clerk.

as 1776
1776
War of 1812
DECLARATION OF A WIDOW FOR PENSION.
CLAIM OF
Mrs. ....
Widow of .....
..... Co, ..... Regt.
..... Brig. .... Div.
FILED BY
C. D. Peckinebaker Washington DC
Printed and sold by W. H. Moore, 515 14th st., Washington, D. C.

State of Kentucky County of Pulaski This day date May 18 th 1873 came before me a Deputy Clerk Abraham Williams aged 102 years & Anderson Williams aged 67 years State that on or about the 8 th day of Augu- st 1833 - we saw Abraham Williams now deceased Married to Elender Warren by our son Elisha Burns a Preacher in Pulaski County Kentucky & that the said Abra- ham Williams is now deceased & that Elender Williams is now his Widow one of the Party Abraham Williams states that he did not see Abraham Williams serve in the Revolution w ch one but was acquainted with him some sixty years before his death he states also his best opinion is he was a Soldier from Virginia as I. A. Williams never heard it disputed but that the said Abra- ham Williams was a Revolution Soldier & that Elender Williams is his Widow & that we can say that we have no interest in this claim
Abraham Williams
Anderson Williams
Sworn & Subscribed before me by Abraham Williams & Anderson Williams Men of good deportment for honesty

and through it is to be Relieve or in & by the community & this & have no interest in it May 18 th 1873
John McSmyth De for E. D. Porch clerk Pulaski County Court
I certify that John McSmyth before whome the affidavits affidavits were made is a depy clerk authorized to administer oaths & that his signature on same
I Witness whereof I have set my hand & official seal This 30 th of May 1873
E. D. Porch clk Pulaski County Court

DECLARATION OF A WIDOW FOR PENSION.
To be executed before Judge or Clerk of Court.
State of Kentucky } ss County of Pulaski }
On this 20th day of May A. D. eighteen hundred and seventy- (3) personally appeared before me, Sophy Clarke of the County
of Pulaski , a Court of Record in and for the County and State aforesaid, Elander Williams , aged 87 years, a resident of Pulaski County of Kentucky , State
of Kentucky , who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Abraham Williams , who served the full period of 4  years in Enlisted service of the United States in the War of 1776
who (1) Abraham Williams who (2) Enlisted in Captain Coats (She Thinks) Company, Vol' Hanning Regiment, of Virginia Brigade, Sont no Cither Division, at in East Virginia , on the or about 1777 June
1777 , and was honorably discharged in South Carolina on the 1782 day of 1782 ; that (3) Private he was in Battle
yourk Town Va my said Deceased husband often remarked of being in several Battles I can say or dont no of my own knowledge that he was in any he in his life time said the reason he was discharged in South Carolina he was there was disbanded or discharge he used to say he lost his discharge in some way
that she was married under the name of Elander Williams to said Abraham Williams on the Eight day of August , A. D. 18 33 by Elijah Barnes , at or in Pulaski Ky
said husband died at or in Pulaski Kentucky , on the 10 day of March 18 38 , 18 38 and that she has not remarried since his death; that
at no time during the late rebellion against the authority of the United States did she or her said husband adhere to the cause of the enemies of the Government, giving them aid or comfort, or exercised the functions of any office whatever under any authority, or pretended authority, in hostility to the United States; that she will support the Constitution of the United States; that she is not in receipt of a pension under any previous act; that she makes this declaration for the purpose of being placed on the pension rolls of the United States, under the provisions of the act approved February 1876 and hereby constitutes and appoints, with full power of substitution and revocation, C. S. Pennel of Washington City DC
her true and lawful attorney, to prosecute her claim, and obtain the pension certificate that may be issued; that her post office is at Sevierville County of Roanoke
State of Kentucky ; that her domicile or place of abode is Pulaski County Ky
Elander Williams mark Applicant.
ATTEST P. J. Farrel Margaret Smith
NOTE.—1. "Military" or "naval." 2. "Was drafted," "enlisted," or "was enrolled." 3. Here give place, capacity, and manner of service, and any historical events in the war in which he participated, or with which he was connected. NOTE.—Record evidence of marriage must be furnished if possible; if no record, then the next best evidence. Proof of marriage, &c., can be made before a J. P., Notary Public or other officer.

Also personally appeared Sarah O. Gilson and Isaac Weaver , residing at No. — , in Rockcastle street, in Kentucky , and at No. — , in Pulaski County , persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who being by me duly sworn, say: They were present and saw Elender Williams , the claimant, sign her name (or make her mark) to the foregoing declaration; that they have every reason to believe from the appearance of said claimant, and their acquaintance with her, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be, and she has not remarried since the death of her husband, but remains his widow; and at no time during the late rebellion against the authority of the United States did she, or her said husband, adhere to the cause of the enemies of the Government, or give them aid or comfort; and that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim.
Sarah O. Gilson Isaac Weaver
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 20 th day of May , A. D. 187 3 , and I hereby certify that the contents of the above declaration were fully made known and explained to the applicant and witnesses before swearing, including the words — , added; and that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim.
[L. S.]
John Smyth DC for E. D. Porch Clerk Pulaski County Court
I Certify, That John Smyth before whom the above declaration and affidavit were made, is a Dept. Clerk duly authorized to administer oaths, and that the above is his signature.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal this 23 rd day of May 187 3
E. D. Porch
Clerk of the Pulaski County Court
[L. S.]
NOTE.—If there is record evidence of the marriage of the claimant, insert:—except that of which a true copy is hereunto annexed—and append an attested copy of the record accordingly.

February 11 th 1874
I do certify that Elander Williams the applicant for Second Warrant under the act of March 3 rd 1855 the contents was duly read to her & to the witnesses before assenting their names by mark or otherwise & that it was omission of duty that I did not extend the reading as is required & I can say that I have no interest in any way in this case so to date done
J. V. Smyth D.C. In Pulaski County Kentucky

State of Kentucky County of Pulaski On this 20 th Day of May 1873 personally appeared before me a duly qualified Clerk John H. Smith for County of Pulaski aforesaid who being Sworn Declares that her age is 87 years that she is the widow of Abraham Williams a Revolutionary Soldier who served as a Private in the Virginia Enlistment under Colonel Fanning from Spring 1777 up to 1882 when he was discharged. She makes this Declaration to obtain the Benefits of the Act of Congress approved March 3 rd 1855 who served in any war from 1775 up to 1848 is allowed a said Warrant of 100 Dollars - She also states that she was married to Abraham Williams August 8 th 1833 by one Elijah Barnes of Pulaski County Ky & that her maiden name was Elander Warren & that her said husband deceased March 10 th 1838 & that she is now his Widow & has ever been since his death date above attest
Elizabeth Williams her Elander Williams A. Todd mark
Sworn to & subscribed by Elander Williams & that she is the identical person who represents her self to be & that she and the witnesses were in the presence of J. H. Smyth before assigning J. H. Smyth In for Pulaski County Court

We Maria Warren age 63 years & John McKinsey age 58 years Stale on oath that some time in the month of August 1833 we saw Abraham Williams now deceased Married to Elander Warren in Pulaski County & said Williams is now dead has been for years & that Elander Williams is now his Widow & that we are not interest in this May 20 1873.
attest
Isaac Weaver to Mark M. Smith
his Dana J. Warren mark
John McKinsey
The above affidavits was sworn to before me & subscribed their names & marking their mark & they duly understood John M. Smyth do its contents for Pulaski County Kentucky
I certify that John M. Smyth been whom the Declarations & affidavits were made is a Deputy Clerk authorized to administer oaths & that his signature are genuine
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & official seal this May 30th 1873
E. D. Porch Clerk Pulaski County Court State of Ky Clerk of the County Court at Somerset Pulaski Kentucky

"This Paper"
The original app in this case was recd. by Col. Irwin Mar. 17 th 1874 and eminently held with papers in Pensions claims. This must account for the unusual delay in the case. Oct 1 st 75
Overland
Recd at Bldg Div Oct 1 st 75
OFFICE 17 1874 THE INTERIOR

David Jones P.O May 20 1873 6 D Pension taken here is a claim for Pension & also for a Soldier warrant you will see in a mother envelope for Miss Williams from the act of March 3 1853 - for Bounty Sold. This old man Deceased was a Brother to David Williams one of the 3 who taken Andre as you will recollect. Paulding. Williams & Van Wart taken the spy (Andre). Abraham Williams was a Brother to David, but I don't think he was was in the same Company for my his son who is now 102 years old says he was in Col Hanning's Regiment Col Garrison was the Col of the 3 that taken Andre it is hard to prove the service of Revolution Soldiers I have written Rawley N.Y. for a copy of the Rolls of John Hughes but got no answer yet will I have to write to Richmond Virginia to get or see if Abraham Williams name can be found there &c. Donia, C. Gilson

114.095- 160-55
Abraham William

A handwritten signature in dark ink, rendered in a cursive style. The letters appear to be "H. C.", with a long, sweeping underline that extends to the right.

(No. 6.)
BOUNTY LAND.
Department of the Interior,
PENSION OFFICE,
Washington, D. C., April 20, 1876.
Sir:
Herewith I transmit Land Warrant No. 114095 for 160 acres, issued under the act of the 3d of March, 1855, to Elander widow of Abraham Williams - Revolutionary War.
Please sign the receipt hereto attached and return this letter without delay.
Very respectfully, C. D. Pennebaker Esq. Present -
J. A. Nutt Commissioner.
Washington D.C.
April 24, 1876.
Received the above-described warrant.
C. Pennebaker

Rev. and 1812 War Section.
April 23, 1926
Mrs. John D. Fuller 1037 Lincoln Ave Bedford, Ind
Madam:
I have to advise you that on May 28 20 - 1873 Elander  1873  Elander Williams, a resident of Pulaski County, Kentucky, aged eighty-seven years, applied for pension, and alleged that her husband, Abraham Williams enlisted in June 1777 and served as a private in Captain Carns' Company, Colonel Fanning's Virginia Regiment, and was discharged in 1782 in South Carolina. She did not furnish any proof of this service.
She married him in Pulaski County, Kentucky, March 10, 1838.
She was erroneously allowed pension on account of the services of Lieutenant Abraham Williams of the Maryland Line, but it was discovered, upon a re-examination of the records of 1915, that said Lieutenant Abraham Williams lived in Mason County, Kentucky, for fifty-two years and prior to that in Maryland, and received pension himself until March 4, 1848.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.
asked by miss Wilson

State of Kentucky City of Rockcastle On this the 12 th day of October 1875 Come before me Jasper N Brown Esq. Widows Elander Williams to me well known as being the Widow of Deceased Abraham Williams & makes oath in due form of Law state that some over Two years ago she made application for Pension & also for a Bounty Land Warrant & she states that she was advised to employ C. D. Annabaker of Washington City D.C. to act as my my or here Attorney to act in here rooms & stead & to receive & Receipt in any & all Business at Washington City & to receive his Legal fee for said service & ever pray
Attest
David Ohlson Samuel P. Moore
here Elander Williams mark

Sworn To by Elander Williams & that she was understood by her as it was read to her & explained & she under- stood contents before assigning by marking & that I am not interested in this case October 12 th 1875
State of Kentucky County of Rockcastle
Jasper V Brown J.P. of B.C. Ky
I Sean & Williams county court clerk do certify that Jasper V Brown is an act- ing Justice of the peace & that his signature is genuine to the above Sitter of affirmation
In Testimony whereof I set my hand & official seal this Octr 16 th 1875
David M. Williams Clerk

BOUNTY LAND DIVISION.
(CIRCULAR No. 10.)
Department of the Interior,
PENSION OFFICE
Washington, D. C., Sept 30, 1875.
Madam
Your claim for Bounty Land No. 337,233 as Elauder Williams wid of Abraham, has been allowed for 160 acres, and the warrant will issue in its regular order.
It appears from the papers on file that C. D. Pumbaker of this City, has a power of attorney from you authorizing him to receive your warrant when issued. He is entitled to a fee of ten dollars for his services, which amount should be paid him upon delivery of the warrant.
Please advise this Office if said power of attorney was given by you with a full knowledge of its contents and effect. your statement in reply to this in should be made under oath Very respectfully,
H. M. Atkinson
Commissioner.
To Mrs. Elauder Williams Sevel Green Ky

Rev. War.
WIDOW'S BRIEF No. 1.
Claim No. _____
Soldier, Abraham Williams Levis C White , Ex'r.
Room No. H 0
Ad. June 2 1875
W

Revolution WAR OF THE REBELLION
Act July 3-485-3 June 3 rd /858 27 1868 Act of July 14, 1862, and subsequent acts.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
(ORIGINAL WITHOUT INCREASE.)
Elander Williams, widow of
Abraham Williams
Rank, Lieutenant Company, "M" Capt. Jewett Regiment, Md. Line. Rev. War.
Residence, Rock Castle County, and State of Ky. Post Office, Level Green, Rock Castle, Ky. Attorney, C. D. Pennebaker, Present. Fee, $ 10 as per law
No contract and no material evidence filed since July 8, 1870.
Date of pension, $ 120 per commencing annum commencing June 25 th , 1873, the date of completion of claim, and ending _____, 18____, the date of _____
Payments on all former certificates covering any portion of the same time to be deducted.
ADMITTED, June 7 th , 1875. Lewis C. White, Examiner. APPROVED, July 8, 1875. Merrifield, Reviewer. _____, Chief of Division.
DATES SHOWN BY PAPERS.
Enlistment, in _____, 1875. Widow's app. filed, June 25, 1873 Muster into rank, _____, 1873. Claim completed, June 25, 1873 Discharge, _____, 1877. Marriage to soldier, August 8, 1833 Death, _____, 18____. Re-marriage of claimant, _____, 18____ Invalid app. filed, in _____, 1832, _____, 18____ Invalid last paid at $120 per year, soldier died March 10, 1838 CAUSE OF DEATH, _____ PLACE OF DEATH, Pulaski Co. Ky.
INCIDENTAL MATTER.
No Inf. Invalid claim allowed at $120 per year.
ALLEGATIONS OF CLAIMANT.
Prior marriage of herself or soldier, none Children of soldier, none Loyalty, Alleged

SUMMARY OF PROOF.
MARRIAGE.
The marriage of Abraham Williams to Elander Warren is shown by  August 8 th 1833. Shown by credible witnesses who were present.
Filed June 25. 78
NO BAR BY PRIOR MARRIAGE.
Confirmed widowhood appears by testimony of credible witnesses.
SERVICE.
The Adjutant General U. S. A. reports name on rolls as also the rank, company, and regiment, and the dates of as stated on preceding page. He also reports
DEATH.
1st. Report of Adjutant General. 2d. Report of Surgeon General. 3d. Certificate of Disability. 4th. Testimony of Army Surgeon.
5th. Testimony of Officers. 6th. Testimony of Fellow Soldiers. 7th. Testimony of Attending Physician. 8th. Other testimony.
Records show that this man served nine months in the Rev. War as Lieutenant in Capt Jewett's company of Med. Vols Rev. War.
Pension allowed as Lieut at $120 per year.

BOUNTY LAND.
WIDOW'S BRIEF.
Claim No. 33 22 33
Soldier, Abraham William
Wintrage , Ex'r.
Room No. 31
Board of Review
April 19. 76.
Approved.
Grading

WIDOW'S BRIEF.
BOUNTY LAND.
Act of March 3, 1855.
Elander Williams, widow of Abraham Williams Rank, Lieutenant Company, Capt Jewetts Regiment, Md Line Res.
Residence, County, and State of
Post Office, Levee Green Key
Has not previously received Bounty Land Warrant, , 18 ,
Attorney, C.D. Pennbaker, Fee, $10.00 on contract.
DECLARATION filed Oct 1st, 1875, alleges service in Captain Jewetts
Company, Va Mil, from Spring of 1877, to 1882, and
The Pension Office reports service in Capt Jewetts Company, Md Vols, from - - - , 18 , to - - - , 18 for a period of nine months.
PAROL EVIDENCE OF SERVICE.
Testimony of , who served in Captain
Company, , and received warrant No. , Act of , 18 ,
and , who served in Captain
Company, , and received warrant No. , Act of , 18 ,
that claimant served in Captain Company,
from , 18 , to , 18
Claimant advised of proposed issue, and directs warrant be sent to C.D. Pennbaker
ADMITTED at 160 ACRES, Oct 1st Mch 29, 1875.
Wm Bridge Examiner.
APPROVED at 160 acres.
L. O. Stevens Chief B. L. Division.

SUMMARY OF PROOF.
MARRIAGE.
The marriage of Elander Hannon to Abraham Williams is shown by sworn statement of two witnesses who were present when they were married giving date "sometime in the month of August 1833".
DEATH.
The death of Abraham Williams is shown by testimony of two witnesses March 10/88
WIDOWHOOD.
Present widowhood by two witnesses

Sine Grove Ky October 12 th 1875- To Hon H. B. Atkinson Washington City D.C.
This old body lives 6 miles from this Post office. She is feeble & old I take the Magistrate & go to her house for her to be qualified as it is the case in many of the old frail Heroes & Mothers of our country they are passing away Very fast for has passed away the last 4 years in my knowledge obedient David, A. Gibson,

N. 373 Penobscot Nat.
1873 Aug 25 C. D. Penobscot
ACT OF JULY 11 , 1802.
Ebenezer Williams Widow Abraham Williams
Died at _____
Received June 25 , 1873. C. D. Penobscot Present,
Attorney.

No. 332,233
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
114.09 3/4 Apr 20/74
Received Oct. 17, 1873
Abraham Williams Lira Eleanor Williams, widow Service in Capt Jewett's Co Md Lmi Rev. War. Albemarle Level Farm Ky.
Admitted Apr. 20/74 for less acres some
C. J. Pennebaker Present.
Air 10 to Plaintiff
Oct 1/74-
(S)

R 411 Dr. EY
Department of the Interior. PENSION OFFICE.
Washington, D.C. August 26. 1823
Sir:
In respect to the Application for pension and Bounty land of Elander Williams, Widow of Abraham Williams, who, she alleges, was a soldier in the War of the Revolution, I have to inform you that she is required to furnish record evidence of the service, and proof of his identity. The Company and regiment in which he served, and date of enlistment and discharge.
Very respectfully
C. D. Pennbaker Esq. Present
Commissioner

W
C.B. 10347.
Washington
Feby. 19. 94
Respectfully referred to Comr, as evidence in claim for Pension as Revolutionary Widow, Eleanor Williams widow Abraham Williams A. Pennycuick

O. D. PENNEBAKER, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW AND Solicitor of Claims, WASHINGTON, D. C.
Sep. 20. 75.
Respectfully returned.
The number of the claim was never sent to my office. Letters - from you relating to the case, did not bear a number, O D Pennbaker

Department of the Interior. PENSION OFFICE.
MS mvr
Washington, D.C. Sept 15 th 1873-
Sir.
I return herewith your reference of my letter of the 26 th of August 1873 with the request that you will give number of the Bounty Land Warrant of Flander Williams, widow of Abraham, and date of filing.
To
C. D. Runnebraken, Esq.
Present
Very respectfully
H. M. Atkinson Commissioner

Washington D.C.
June 24, 1873.
Hon. J. A. Baker Commissioner of Pensions
Sir. I have the honor to enclose for your consideration an application for Pension as widow of a Soldier of the Revolution, by Elandu Williams, widow of Abraham. I am informed that Abraham Williams was a brother to the Williams who assisted in the capture of Major Andre.
I hope the enclosed proof will be deemed sufficient, as it is very difficult to obtain proof, in Revolutionary Cases.
Very Respectfully Your obedient Servant C. D. Pennelake
36/475.

1872
1873
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR JUN 25 1873 PENSION OFFICE.

10347. —
Washington
aug 31. 75
Respectfully referred to S. G. Gilson C.O. Lumbarton
W. H. Smith
Aug 28/75 Awarded from DW 1812
C. D. PENNEBAKER, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW AND Solicitor of Claims, WASHINGTON, D. C.
Aug. 12. 75.
Respectfully returned. and attention called to the fact that a Certificate of pension No. 7373 has been issued in within case.
I hope the hears Warrant will be granted at once
C. D. Pennbaker

Rev 411 N. S. m. k.
Department of the Interior. PENSION OFFICE.
Washington, D.C. August 26. 1873
Sir:
In respect to the Application for pension and bounty land of Mrs. Flander Williams, Widow of Abraham Williams, who, she alleges, was a soldier in the War of the Revolution, I have to inform you that record evidence of his service, the company and regiment in which he served, with date of enlistment and discharge is required.
Very respectfully
M. O. Baker
Commissioner.
C. D. Purnabaker Esq Present
Capt. Sewell to be a Lieutenant of the Maryland Line Revolution war

This woman alleges that her husband was a private in the Va. troops and died in Pulaski Co. Ky. on Mar. 10, 1838 .
She was erroneously allowed pension at L. as the widow of Lieut. Abraham Williams Md. Since whose last payment of pension was made in 1848 .
I have removed all of her papers from his claim.
Do not pay any attention to the statements out the Pension Office Briefs for pension and bounty fund. They are a mix up of the two claims. There is really no proof of soldier's service and no reason why her claim should ever have been allowed.
Ad Wilson July 13. 1914-

Key
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 27673
Elander Williams
Widow
of Abraham Williams
Lieut. Madeline
Rev. War
Act: July 27 th 1868.
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 346
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1926 Apr. 23-1927 to moro John D. Fuller cust.

1027 Lincoln Ave., Bedford Dual, Mar - 7 - 26
Pension Dept., Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:
Will you please inform me as to whether there was a pension issued to Ellen Williams for the services of Abraham Williams an officer in the Revolutionary War.
David Gibson Woodstock Ky. was the attorney that handled the case.
If you can give me any information in

as to whether or not see rec'd pension. it will be greatly appreciated.
Yours truly,
Mrs. John H. Fulley.