Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 11832, Elijah Williams, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
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Williams, Elijah
S. 11832
carded
CONTENTS

Sept. 27, 1853
See in envelope
Elijah
Mr. Williams
Miss
Mr. G. Wilson
Mr. Prescott
Falmouth 15 Sept 21st
Hon. L. D. Waldo Comp. of Pension Washington City

No 1700. Kentucky.
Elijah Williams of Garrard Co. in the State of Kentucky. who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Blackwell of the Regt. commanded by Col. Edmonds in the Virginia line for Six months.
W. Woodson Octo 14 1853
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky. at the rate of 20 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9. day of Nov. 2 1832 and sent to Hon. R.P. Letcher Lancaster. Ken.
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 32 - 30 - Semi-annual allowance ending Nov 33 - 10 - $40.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7 { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Will. H. Palmer Clerk, Book D Vol. 9 Page 56 .

Rev. War
11832 ✓ INVALID.
File No. 11832
Elijah Williams Rev War
Act: June 7th 1832
Index:—Vol. A , Page 411
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Falmouth Ky September 19 th 53
Dear Sir
I am truly desirous to hear the fate of the application of the heirs of Elijah Williams. I was apprized of a deficiency of proof & endeavoured to supply the lack by the affidavit of Birkett Colvin since which I have heard nothing; not even knowing whether Colvin's affidavit had ever been received or not. Please inform me & much obliged Yours
Hon S. Waldo, Com of Pensions Washington City D C
W B Woodson

E. William?
Wm for Paulins
$20 per an

State of Kentucky,
Garrard Circuit Court
Elyas Williams a citizen of Garrard County aged 71 years. On the 20 th day of September 1832 personally appeared before John L. Bridges, Judge of the Garrard Circuit Court, now in session, being a court of record - and being duly sworn made oath to the following declarations to obtain the benefit of an act of Congress passed 9 th of June 1832.
That he entered the Service of the United States in the month of July 1777 as a volunteer for a term of three  six months, under the command of Col. Blackwell. That he lived at that time in the County of Fauquier State of Virginia. That he set out with his Company (being then 16 years old) from Fauquier Court House and marched towards the Camp of the Main Army and arrived at German Town on the day after the Battle. That he marched from German Town to Valley Forge & thence to the White Marsh. That his first officer was Col. Edmonds. - Major Pickett. That at German Town - Valley Forge & White Marsh he saw Genl. Washington - and he supposes he saw other distinguished persons but he does not now recollect with certainty whether he did or not. That in this town he served his six months and was dismissed - his character of service was that of a militia man.
That he afterwards served a short term of duty in guarding a magazine at Fauquier Court House - but the date, length of time he served or who were his officers he is not

able to recollect or state. nor does he mention it with a hope of being allowed pay for it. but
He hereby relinquishes all claim to any pension except the present - and that he is not nor has he ever been on the pension roll of the agency of any state
Elijah Williams
I James Fletcher a citizen of Garrard county do certify, that I have known Elijah Williams whose name is signed to the foregoing declaration, from his boyhood. That I furthermore know the fact that he served in the war of the revolution as is stated by him in his declaration. and that he is about the age stated by him.
James Fletcher
Sworn to this 28 th Sept 1832 at Benjamin Fletcher OK
We James Beasley & Elijah Williams Robyn Bryant citizens of Garrard county certify, that we have known Elijah Williams many years. we believe that he is about the age stated by him - and of highly reputable character. and that James Fletcher whose name is signed to the foregoing certificate is a reputable person and we believe his certificate entitled to full credit. Given under our hands this 20 th Sept 1832
James Beasley
Sworn to in open court John Bryan This 20 th Sept 1832

And the said Court do declare their Opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the war department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as his States, And the Court further certify that it appears to them that James Beasley and John Bryant, who have signed the foregoing certificates, are residents of Garrard County and are credible persons, and that their statements are entitled to credit.
State of Kentucky } Garrard County } Det.
I Benjamin Fletcher clerk of the Circuit Court of Garrard County do certify that the foregoing contains the Original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Elizabeth Williams for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 29 th day of September 1832.
Benjamin Fletcher clerk.