Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 6502, James Williams, Va

SERVICE
NUMBER
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Williams, James Elizabeth
W 6502
CONTENTS
27 AUG 1962 INDEXED

Virginia 3638
Elizabeth Williams, -- widow of James Williams, decd
who was a pensioner under the Act of d who died on the 2 d April 1830 Lynchburg in the State of Virginia who was a private in the Co commanded Captain Garland of the 6 reg t commanded in the Nat l Guard for 2 years.
Enscribed on the Roll of Richmond the rate of 80 Dollars -- Cents per annum, commence on the 14th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 day of July 1839 sent to M rs J. B. Bedford Charlotte C. H. Va.
arrears to the 14th of Mar 1839 $ 240.00 semi-annual allowance ending 4/1/39 40.00 $280.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by D. M. Curdy, Clerk, Book A, Vol. 2, Page 185

Dead
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6 th April 1838 from 4 March 1839 to 13 th Oct 1839, the day of her death. Agents Notified. 7. July 1840

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7 th July, 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows—"
State of Virginia: Lunenburg County to wit:
On this 29 th day of October, 1838, personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, Elizabeth Williams aged 93 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed July 7 th 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows—"
That she is the widow of James Williams, late of Lunenburg County, who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution: That being a woman, and not in the service, she cannot say any thing, as coming within her personal knowledge, respecting the services of her late husband, in the war of the Revolution: but she has always understood from reputable soldiers, and believe their statement to be true and correct, that he was a good deal in service, and served his country faithfully in every respect: As to length of service, particulars of service, Rank in line, Regiment to which he belonged, Officers commanding &c, she refers to the Public Records, and accompanying certificates, which she prays may be considered as part of her declaration—
She further declares that she was married to the said James Williams on the 31 st day of December,

1781; That her husband, the aforesaid James Williams, died on the 2 nd day of April, 1830; That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January, Seventeen hundred and Ninety four: to wit, at the time above stated —
Elizabeth her Williams mark
sworn to and subscribed before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, this 29 th day of October, 1838 —
Stephen Pitts J.P.
Virginia: Lunenburg County to wit:
I do hereby certify, that I am acquainted with the said Elizabeth Williams, widow of said James Williams, deceased, and know the fact, that she is nearly blind, almost entirely deaf, and that she labours under many bodily infirmities and other diseases; inasmuch, that she cannot attend the County Court of Lunenburg, in order to make the foregoing declaration — I further certify, that she is a credible person, and her statement entitled to full confidence — Given under my hand this 29 th day of October, 1838 —
Stephen Pitts J.P.

Virginia: Fauquier County to wit:
I do hereby certify, as coming within my knowledge that said James Williams late of Fauquier departed this life sometime in the year 1830: That he left at the time of his death his widow Elizabeth Williams who is still alive resident in the County of Fauquier, and that she has remained a widow ever since the death of her said husband - Given under my hand this 29 th day of October, 1838 -
Stephen P. Williams

Virginia Lunenburg County to wit. at a Court held the 8th day of April 1839 On motion the declaration of Elizabeth Williams of Lunenburg County Virginia with accompanying documents and evidence for pension under the act of Congress passed July 17th 1838 was presented in open court and the same read & fully explained to the entire satisfaction of the court ordered that the said declaration with accompanying papers be certified to the War department Copy Teste W H Taylor
Virginia Lunenburg County (to wit)
I William H Taylor Clerk of the County Court of Lunenburg do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy from the records of my office & I further certify that Stephen Pettus is an acting Justice of the Peace for said Lunenburg County and that his signature hereto annexed purporting to be his are genuine - Given under my hand & the seal of the office hereto annexed this 8th day of April 1839 W H Taylor
5198 Declaration of "Elizabeth Williams" for pension under act of July 17th 1838 March 1839 1839

Then now For Elizabeth Williams

Know all men by these presents that we James Williams & Richard Williams, of the County of Lunenburg, are held and firmly bound unto the Commonwealth of Virginia in the sum of Fifty pounds sterling. In which payment well and truly to be made we bind ourselves, and each of us our heirs executors and administrators jointly and severally firmly by these presents, sealed with our seals and dated the 31 st day of December 1781. The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas there is a marriage suddenly intended to be solemnized between the above bound James Williams & Elizabeth Williams. If therefore there be no lawfull cause to obstruct the said marriage, then this obligation to be void or else to remain in full force, sealed and delivered. In presence of James Williams (Seal) Richard Williams (Seal)
State of Virginia Lunenburg County (to wit)
I William H Taylor Clerk of the County Court of Lunenburg in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true transcript copy of the marriage given by James Williams on his obtaining a license to marry Elizabeth Williams taken from the original on file, in my office. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of the said Court this 6 th day of November 1838 In the 63 rd year of the Commonwealth
W. H. Taylor

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
July 3 d , 1840.
Sir :
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," The child ren of Elizabeth Williams, a Pensioner on the Roll of the Richmond Agency, at the rate of Eighty Dollars and  Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th July 1838, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of March 1839, to the 13 th October 1839, the day of her death.
Respectfully yours,
Abner L. Parsons
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present.

State of Virginia - Charlotte Ct. House April 12 th 1839
Sir,
you will find enclosed the De- claration, with accompanying evidence, of Mrs Elizabeth Williams the widow of James Wil- iams, deceased, late of Lunenburg County, Va., who claims a Pension under Act of Congress of July 7 th 1838 - The said James Williams was a soldier of the Virginia Continental Line, and his name found on the Roll - The papers are certified by order of Court - I am requested by her to attend to the Claim -
I am, Sir, very respectfully your Obt. Servt &c
Wm J. B. Bedford
L. L. Edwards Esq "Court of Pensions" War Department -

Rey WIDOW, &c.
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Eliz th Williams
Widow
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[Arrangement of 1870.]

Virginia: Charlotte County to wit:
I do hereby certify, that I have a distinct recollection of James Williams, deceased, late of Lunenburg County, in the war of the Revolution; and know the fact, as coming within my personal knowledge, that he enlisted under Capt. Garland in 1777, for the term of three years, and was attached to the 6. th Virginia Regiment on continental establishment - The said Regiment, at different times, was commanded by several officers - He served the said term faithfully, and was honorably discharged from service - I am in the 79. th year of my age, and was a soldier in the Revolutionary war - Given under my hand this 15. th day of December, 1838 -
William P. Hamblett
Virginia: Charlotte County to wit:
This day Wm. P. Hamblett, came before me a Justice of the peace in the county aforesaid and made oath that the foregoing certificate contained the truth, to the best of his knowledge and recollection - I further certify that he is a credible person, and his statement entitled to full confidence - Given under my hand this 15. th day of December, 1838 -
Wyatt Gardner J. P.

Virginia: Charlotte County to wit. I do hereby certify that I have a distinct recollection of James Williams deceased late of said County in the time of the Revolution; and know the fact as coming within my personal know- ledge that he understood under oath of perjury in 1777 for the term of three years and was attached to the 1 st Virginia Regiment in Continental service - that the said Regiment at different times was commanded by several officers - He served the said term faithfully and was honorably dis- charged from service.
Virginia Charlotte County to wit.
I William A Smith deputy Clerk of the county of Charlotte aforesaid do certify that Wyatt Gantland is an acting justice of the peace in and for the said County and that the signature annexed purporting to be his is genuine. Given under my hand and the seal of the office of the county aforesaid this 3 rd day of April 1839
William A Smith D.C.
Virginia: Charlotte County to wit. This day personally appeared me a justice of the peace in the County aforesaid and made oath that the foregoing certificate con- tains the truth to the best of his knowledge and belief - A further affidavit that he is a true and lawful justice of the peace and that his commission expires on the 1 st day of March 1840. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 1 st day of April 1839.

Virginia: Charlotte County to wit:
I do hereby certify, that James Williams late of Lunenburg County, was a soldier under Capt Peter Garland, and attached to the 6 th Virginia Regiment on Continental establishment, in the war of the Revolution—
He enlisted, I think, in 1777, (the early part of the year) for the term of three years, which term he served, and was regularly discharged from service— He was afterwards, drafted once or twice in the militia, but how long he served, I am unable to say, in that service— I am in the 87 th year of my age, and was a soldier in the Revolutionary war— Given under my hand This 20 th day of September, 1838—
James Muddings
Virginia: Charlotte County to wit:
This day James Muddings came before me a Justice of the peace in the county aforesaid and made oath, that the above certificate contained the truth to the best of his knowledge and recollection— I further certify, that he is a credible person, and his statement entitled to full confidence— Given under my hand This 28 th day of September, 1838—
Wm Deegree J.P.

Virginia: Charlotte County to wit: I do hereby certify that James Wilkins was late of Charlotte County was a not- ary under Capt Peter G. Gadsden and attached to the S. H. Virginia Regiment on Continental establishment in the war of the rebellion - He exhibited a bond in 1864 (the early part of the year) for the sum of three hundred dollars to be paid on the first day of January in 1865 - which bond he signed and was acknowledged before me - He was afterwards captured and taken to the
Virginia Charlotte County to wit: I William A Smith deputy clerk of the county of Charlotte aforesaid do certify that William D. Duffree is an acting justice of the peace in and for the said county and that the signature annexed purporting to be his is genuine Given under my hand and the seal of the office of the county aforesaid this 28 th day of April 1839
William A Smith D.C.
Virginia: Charlotte County to wit: This day personally appeared James Wilkins a justice of the peace in the county aforesaid and made oath that the above certificate contained the truth to the best of his knowledge before me and recollection - I do hereby certify that he is a respectable person and his stat- utes entitled to full confidence - Given under my hand this 28 th day of September 1838
Wm Duffree