Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 7941, Edlyne Willoughby, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Willoughby, Edlyne or Willoughby
S 7941
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5262
North Carolina
Edlyne Willoughby*
of Wilson in the State of N. Carolina who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Parley of the Regt. commanded by Col. Russell in the Virginia line for 2 years
Edlyne Willoughby. Dec. 21/04. Records corrected.
Inscribed on the Roll of N. Carolina at the rate of 50 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6th day of Feb 1833 and sent Hon. L. Dethane of the House of Reps
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832 $120.00 Pension allowance ending 4 Mar 33 40.00 $160.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by N. C. Gadsden Clerk, Book D Vol. 8 Page 49

Branch of the Bank of the State of N. Carolina.
Fayetteville, N. C.,
Sept 5 1840
Received of John Huske, Agent for paying Pensions,
Twenty two Dollars, 88 Cents,
being for 3. months and 13 days Pension due to
Edlynn Willoughby due from the 4 th day of Sept 1839 to the 17 th day of Dec. 1839, for which
I have signed duplicate receipts.
James Huske
$22.88

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1900
Edyne Willoughby of
North Carr
on Roll V o L o ni hag 309 L 39-14
Y p March
2 years
advised
W th L. Pethune

BRIEF in the case of Edgine County
Edgine Willoughby Johnson in the State of North Carolina (Act 7th June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
3. How old is he? 80
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years. Months. Days.     1775 Enlisted In 17 for 2 Years Private Gen. Capt. Spencer & Burley Col. McElanaghan. Genl. Woodford, Washington Capt. Burley, Col. McElanaghan Genl. Woodford, Col. McElanaghan Genl. Lincoln.   fall 1777 Enlisted for 3 years & marched to Charleston & was taken Prisoner, when Col. Lincoln surrendered that City, and kept a Prisoner till the termination of the War. as  
5. In what battles was he engaged? White Plains, Trenton, Princeton, Brandywine, Germantown, Monmouth, Stony Point.
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Spotsylvania County - Virginia.
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls?
His own Declaration 8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Defective
No testimony I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
J. M. [unintelligible] Examining Clerk. July 27 1832

Edlin Willoughby Rev. Pensioner Act 1832 N. 6 a
See makers
L. B. True Present
Pensioned 880 - was in a war man

Gilesville, Anson Co. N.C. Feb. 4 th 1857.
S. B. Price Esq.
Dear Sir -
In reply to your rec d . some weeks ago - I have to state as before that my Grandfather Edlin Willoughby rec d . a pension of $80. a year - he died about 16 or 18 years ago - I suppose you can see by the records &c. all he rec d . - the family & connection are all poor.
If you can procure any thing for us or any of us; it will be thankfully rec d . and you intitled to one half for your attention &c. Should any proof be required - no doubt many old citizens in and about Wadesboro' N.C. - could be found to testify - please write me soon stating the prospects &c -
Yours Respectfully,
E. W. J. Willoughby { See Anson Co. N.C. Act 1832 $80 Va. Com line } { Not on our Day Book }

State of North Carolina } Superior Court of Law - Anson County } Hall Term 1832
On the 15 th day of September A.D. 1832 personally appeared before me Joseph S. Daniel one of the judges of the Superior Courts of Law & Equity for the said State now holding court in the Court house in the Town of Wadesborough for the said County of Anson - Edlyne Willoughby a resident of the said County of Anson age eighty years, being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 That he enlisted in the army of the United States in the year 1775, with Capt. Spencer for the term of two years as a private - who was discharged from the army - and was then placed under the command of Capt. Burley in the Regiment commanded by Col. McLellan in Genl. Woodford's Brigade in the line of the State of Virginia - He enlisted in the County of Spotsylvania Va March 1 st and joined the Grand Army under the command of Genl. Washington - and was on the following hard fought battles (wounds) White Plains, Trenton, Princeton, Brandywine and Germantown - and served out the full term for which he enlisted and was discharged by Genl. Woodford in the fall of the year 1777 - He immediately re-enlisted again at the Camp called White Marsh in the State of Pennsylvania in the fall of 1777 -

a private for the term of three years under Capt Burley in the Regiment commanded by Col. McLanahan in Genl. Woodford's Brigade all the time in the Seventh Virginia Regiment That he was mustered to the South. Joined the Grand Army and was in the following battles (Wart) - Manassas Storming Stony Point - after this the 9th Regiment was reduced to the first - That he was then placed under the command of Capt. White in the Regiment commanded by Col. Ruffin and Ball. Still in Genl. Woodford's Brigade - Who was ordered to the South to join the main Southern Army under Genl. Lincoln - was marched to South Carolina and in 1864 in Charleston made a prisoner of war when Genl. Lincoln made a surrender of the City of Charleston to the British forces - and continued a prisoner until the termination of the war That he was sent home in a vessel from Charleston to Norfolk - State of Virginia - and was discharged at Williamsburg in the State of Virginia by Major Dennis in the year 1865.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatsoever to a pension or any annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any State.
I was to and subscribed, the day & year aforesaid - I was today in court
M. Pickett C.H.
Edlyne Willoughby

That I the said Joseph I. Daniel, do hereby declare in my opinion that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states.
J. I. Daniel J. S. L. G.
State of North Carolina I Martin Pickett Clerk of the Anson County Superior Court of Law for said County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the appli- cation of Edgley Willoughby for a pension
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this the twelfth day of September 1837.
Martin Pickett C. C.

Pensions to 4 Sept 1839 - due 17 Nov 39 - $22.88 1832 3 Mrs 13 Jan 40
Know all men by these presents that we Willis Willoughby, Joseph Joseph Willoughby, Nathan Willoughby and Charles Willoughby - sons and only heirs at law of Elyon Willoughby deceased a pensioner of the United States do hereby constitute and appoint James Hooke our true and lawful attorney for us and in our names to receive from the agents of the United States for paying Pensions in Fayetteville N Carolina the arrears of pension due here for his arrears from the 4 th of September 1839 to the 17 th day of December 1839
Witness our hands and seals this the 29 th day of August 1840.
Jas M. Waddill Witness In witness
Willis his  mark Willoughby Joseph his  mark Willoughby Nathan his  mark Willoughby Charles his  mark Willoughby 
State of N Carolina
Person County Be Be it known that on the 29 th day of August 1840. before the subscribers a Justice of the peace in and for said County personally appeared Willis Willoughby Joseph Willoughby Nathan Willoughby and Charles Willoughby above named & acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be their acts and deeds - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal the day & year last above written
Jas M. Waddill

I Robert D Boggan Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County of Suran - Certify that it has been given in evidence to the satisfaction of said Court that Odlyne Willaurly a pursuer of the United States died on the 17 th day of December 1837 and that Willis Willaurly Joseph Willaurly Nathan Willaurly & Charles Willaurly are the heirs of said Odlyne Willaurly & the first named is his administrator - I also Certify that there is no widow and that Jas M Praddill is a Magistrate as aforesaid, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine - In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my Seal of Office and subscribed my name this the 29 th day of August 1840.
State of North Carolina Cumberland County. 3
Be it known, That on the 5 th day of Sept 1840, before the Subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in & for said County personally appeared James Kuske, the Attorney named in the annexed power of Attorney, and made oath, that the same was not given by reason of any sale, transfer or mortgage, of the pension, or arrears of pension therein authorised to be received by him. Sworn & subscribed, this day 5 th day of Sept last above written. Before me, - W. Winstlow. James Kuske
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Military claims

Original claim
Declaration in order to be placed on the Pension list for the purpose of obtaining the benefit of an Act for the relief of certain surviving Officers and Soldiers of the army of the Revolution approved on the 15 th day of May 1828. - I Ellias Willoughby a resident Citizen of the County of Anson in the State of North Carolina do hereby declare that I enlisted in the Continental line of the Army of the Revolution for a term during the War and continued in its service till its termination at which period I was a private in Captain White's Company in the first Regiment of the Virginia Line - and I also declare that I afterwards received a certificate for the rewards of Eighty Dollars to which I was entitled under a resolve of Congress passed the 15 th day of May 1778. and I further declare that I was not on the 15 th day of March 1828. on the Pension list of the United States
St. Brandon Jean Edouard let  Edouard  Edouard  Edouard  let  let
John sent Wadesboro anson County North Carolina

Before me Alexander M c Brannan a Justice of the Peace in the County of Anson in the state of North Carolina personally appeared this day William Hammond Esquire and Martin Pickett Esquire resident citizens of said County who did severally make oath that John Alvin Willoughby by whom the foregoing declaration was subscribed is generally reputed and believed to have enlisted and served in the Army of the Revolution in manner as herein stated
We keep our hours. This the 17 th day of March 1829.
W m Brandon Place      W Hammond Martin Pickett

I William Dismukes, Clerk of the Court of the county of Anson in the State of North Carolina do hereby certify that Alexander W Brannon before whom the foregoing affidavits were sworn to, was at the time a Justice of the Peace, and duly empowered to administer oaths
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said county this 17 th day of March 1829.
W Dismukes Clk "

information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. Edlyne Willoughby S.F. 7941
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1775 Fall 1777 Pvt. { Spencer Burley McClanahan 7 Va   Fall of 1777 Burley White { McClanahan Russell Bell   Taken prisoner at surrender of Charleston S.C. and detained as such until end of war. Discharged at Williamsburg Va. in 1782.  
Battles engaged in, White Plains, Trenton, Princeton, Brandywine, Germantown, Monmouth, Stony Point, Spotsylvania Co. Va.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, listed in Spotsylvania Co. Va.
Date of application for pension, Feb. 17 1829. For ch. ab.
Residence at date of application, Anson Co. N.C.
Age at date of application, 77 yrs. died about 1839 or 1841
Remarks: A Grand-son W. J. Willoughby lived in Anson Co. N.C. in 1857
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Rev War
7941
INVALID.
1911 May 27 Hist. to Mrs. Root v. L. M. 1921 Oct. 3 Hist. to J. E. Willoughby 1921 Nov. 25; Hon. H. L. Lyon wife of cost of copies etc. 1921 Dec. 10. Copies mailed to Hon. H. L. Lyon.
File No. 7941
Ealyne Willoughby Pris Rev War
Act: June 7th 82
Index:—Vol. 103 , Page 410
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Ealyne Willoughby. Records corrected Sept 21, 1904

For 1828 papers see Adams Jr File # 7941
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Edith Willoughby - 7055- Valued -
Nv. Carolina
Ad Inv. File No 7.941
{ act 1828 "Evidence insufficient" }

No 9900
Edgine Wiloughby of North Carr.

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of
Adaline Willoughby further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service ?
No
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it ?
No
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had ?
No
XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service?
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses?
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct?
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service ?
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct ?
Yes
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily ? And, if not, which of them is not so answered ?
Yes
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension.

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
† QUERE XIV.  Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
‡ QUERE XVI.  Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
¶ In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

Payments to be made at Fayetteville N.C. by the Pres of W. S. Bank Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of N. Carolina
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Recorded by K. R. Adair Clerk, in Book D Vol. 8 page 47

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 7th June, 1832, Edlyne Willoughby of the State of North Carolina who was a Private in the army of the Revolution
is entitled to receive Eighty dollars and ~ cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually, on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this Sixth day of February one thousand eight hundred and thirty-
Lee Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
J. S. Edwards
Capt White 1st Regiment since 23 years

Alexander W Brandon for.
in Willoughby - 1574. 2894.
9 June 1829.
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Haasborough H.C.
June 3rd
Miss
for
Alonzo
Jamess D. Ingraham
Secretary of the Navy
3 Washington Bldg
Utility claims

Wadesboro June 2 1899
Honble Secretary of the U. S. Treasury
Sir It appears from the last communication from your office that Edline Willoughbys claim cannot be allowed under the act of Congress of 1828 Mr Willoughby has obtain from the Land office of Richmond (Va) a warrant for 100 acres he is found Mustered on the Army Register of this State I would think he being in the Service at the close of the war would come in under the act of 1818 & 1820 If nothing can be done in this case for him under the act of Congress of 1828 will his case be examined under the act of 1818 & 1820 under a new declaration made in open court and a schedule of his property made out and forwarded to the Secretary of War I would wish to be informed of these facts
I Remain Respectfully
Alex M Brandon
Honble S. D. Ingham Post Master Secretary of the Treasury Washington D.C.

REVOLUTIONARY CLAIMS.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
9 April 1829.
Edline Willoughby of [blank] in the County of Anson in the State of North Carolina has applied to the Secretary of the Treasury for the benefits of the act, entitled "An Act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the Revolution," approved the 15th of May, 1828. He states that he enlisted in the Continental line of the army of the Revolution, for and during the war, and continued until its termination, at which period he was a Private in captain Whites [blank]'s company, in the first regiment of the Virginia line; and that he received a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars, provided by the resolve of the 15th of May, 1778; and further, that he was not on the 15th day of May, 1828, on the pension list of the United States, and that he has received as a pensioner since the 3d of March, 1826, nothing.
The Third Auditor is requested to report how far the several statements are corroborated by the records in his office.
By order of the Secretary, F. H. Dickinson.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
THIRD AUDITOR'S OFFICE,
13 d April 1829
It appears by the records in this office, that a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars has been issued to [blank] in the [blank]
It further appears that Edline Willoughby is now on the pension list of the [blank] agency, and has been so since the 3 d March 1826 at the rate of [blank] dollars per month.
The name of Edline Willoughby cannot be found among those of the Virginia line, to whom certificates for the gratuity of Eighty Dollars, were issued -
John Hagner Auditor

REVOLUTIONARY CLAIMS
War Dept: Bounty land office 29 April 1829
The records of this office do not show that Edline Willoughby of the Virg a line ever received or is entitled to bounty land of the United States
Robert Taylor
General Land Office
1 May 1829
The name of Edline Willoughby does not appear on the list of Warrants issued by the Register of the Land Office at Richmond Pa so far as they have been received.
E. W. G. [unclear] Caminers

Q 8.
On the 4 th Inst. I rec d . a list from the Register of the Land Office at Richmond was containing the names of persons to whom Warrants have been issued up to the 1 st Inst: the time limited by an Act of Congress - among those appear the name of Edline Willoughby whose Warrant bears date the 23 May last & is for 100. acres. 3 year serving.
Dickens
Yours truly H. Jones 1842

Rev. War Section Record Division.
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House of Repre
November 25, 1921.
Hon. H. L. Lyon House of Representatives.
In re: Edlyne Willoughby- Survivor File 7941, War of the Revolution.
You are advised that if you desire photostat copies of the original papers in the above noted pension claim, the same will be furnished you under the provisions of the Act of August 24, 1912, at the rate of fifteen cents a page, with twenty-five cents extra for certification, if that is desired. The number of pages to be copied is ten.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this Bureau by certified check, draft, money order, or cashier's check drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior.
Very respectfully,
Washington Gardner Commissioner.
Send these

H. L. LYON 6TH DIST. NORTH CAROLINA
CONGRESSIONAL
Rec
House of Representatives U. S.
Washington, D. C.
November 22, 1921.
Honorable Washington Gardner, Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
I am writing to know if it will be possible to secure from your Bureau a copy of all statements filed in connection with the claim for pension of one Edlyne Willoughby, as a soldier of the Revolutionary War, made on March 17, 1829, your file VIMSF 7941. If you cannot make the copy yourself, but will give me access to the records, I will arrange for the copying.
Thanking you for an early reply, I am
Yours very truly,
H L Lyon
10 pages

H. L. LYON 6TH DIST. NORTH CAROLINA
check for $1.75 rec'd - ewy Law
House of Representatives U. S. Washington, D. C.
December 3, 1921.
Honorable Washington Gardner, Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
Replying to your letter of November 25, 1921, relative to securing photostat copies of the original papers in the claim of Edlyne Willoughby, Survivor File 7941, War of the Revolution, I enclose herewith check for $1.75 ✓ to cover the cost of making copies of the ten pages mentioned, with twenty-five cents extra for certification.
Please mail the copies to me when completed.
Thanking you for your early attention to this matter, I am
Very truly yours,
H L Lyon

(MF 42)
Date Dec 7, 1921.
Name Eulyn Willoughby No. 87941 Va Troops. Mar of Rev.
Photographic copies wanted of 4 pieces, consisting of 10 pages.
Remarks: _____
A. B. Wilson Ext. J. M. ... Chief Record Div.
..... Law Clerk.
Serial 5776 No. _____

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BUREAU OF PENSIONS Finance Division
DEC 6-1921 19 _
Chief of Pen. War Section Sir:
I have this day received from Hon. N. L. Ligon check draft No. 22,368 for $1 75 / 100 requesting post-office  copy addresses as per letter herewith.
Copies Mailed War Division Mgt Dec. 10, 1921 aw
Very respectfully,
O. J. RANDALL Chief of Division.

Rev. War Section Record Division.
AW
December 10, 1921.
Hon. H. L. Lyon, House of Representatives.
In re: Edlyne Willoughby- S. 7941, War of Revolution.
You are herewith furnished in response to your request of the 3 rd instant, certified photostat copies of ten pages from the Revolutionary War pension claim of Edlyne Willoughby.
Very respectfully,
Washington Gardner
Commissioner.

ATLANTIC COAST LINE RAILROAD COMPANY
J. E. WILLOUGHBY CHIEF ENGINEER
OFFICE OF CHIEF ENGINEER
WILMINGTON, N. C. 10 September 1921
IN YOUR REPLY REFER TO FILE
The Pension Bureau, Washington, DC.
Dear Sir,
The Secretary of State made report to Congress in 1835 as to pensioners of the American Revolution under the acts of 1818 and 1832. The report included Edlyne Willoughby, Anson County, NC., who had served as a private in the army of Virginia. Will you please have transcript made of so much of the report as relates to Edlyne Willoughby and his service, and send to me with bill for the same. The name is sometimes written Edlin Willoby and Edlin Willeby.
Yours truly,
J. E. Willoughby
J. E. Willoughby.

Va.
Willoughby, Edlyne or Willoughby
S. 7941
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