Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 9898, William Wilson, Penn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Penn.
Wilson, William Sarah
N 9898
CONTENTS

2919- Indiana
William Wilson
of Jefferson in the State of Indiana who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain McMahan of the Infantry commanded by General Wayne in the Indiana line for 6 months from 1780.
Inscribed on the Roll of Indiana at the rate of 20 - Dollars - Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 th day of Decr: 32 and South W. Lyle Madison, Inda
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832 30-
Pension allowance ending Mar: 33 10.-
$40.-
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nathan Rice Clerk. Book D Vol. 9 - Page 199 -

6088 Indiana, Madison Sarah Wilson decd widow of William Pen n Wilson who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848. 3 En d g 21 st February 1852 Certificate of Pension issued the 18 th day of May 1853 and sent to J. J. Coombs Esq Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 338 Vol. 3

13338,
Sarah Wilson widow of William Ind act 7 July 1838

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 Indiana } ss
Jefferson County } On this twenty seventh day April One thousand eight hundred and forty seven, personally appeared before the subscriber Associate Judge of the Circuit Court of the County and State aforesaid, Sarah Wilson, a resident of Madison Township in the County of Jefferson aforesaid aged Seventy eight years, who being by me first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on her Oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress, passed July 7. 1838, entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows" That she is the Widow of William Wilson who was a private (and to the best of her recollection) that he was in the militia a volunteer, that she is satisfied that all papers relating to the service he performed, and under whom he served and of battles in which (if any) he was engaged, and his discharge, were forwarded to Washington City at the time he applied for and obtained a pension of Twenty Dollars under the Act of 7 June 1832. as per Certificate bearing date the 8 December 1832 and signed by Lew. Cas Secretary of War.
She further declares that she was married to the said William Wilson on the 1 st day of January One thousand seven hundred and ninety three, and that her husband the aforesaid William Wilson, died on the twentieth day of September One thousand eight hundred and thirty four; 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, Viz. at the time above stated.
Sworn to and subscribed on the Joseph Wilson day and year above written, before, who and hereby certify that the said Joseph W
in presence of Isaac C. Lea
Wm M Taylor A Jnd
State of Indiana } } Jefferson County } Be it known that on the twenty seventh day of April, One thousand eight hundred and forty seven before the subscriber, an associate Judge of the Circuit Court in and for Jefferson County aforesaid person appeared, Joseph M Wilson and James C. Colston, who being by me first duly sworn according to law, doth on their Oaths severally declare, that Sarah Wilson, named in the foregoing affidavit or declaration is the Widow of the aforesaid William Wilson, that they have seen a family record of said marriage now in the possession of said Sarah Wilson, of the following words and figures Viz: "William Wilson, born Nov 7 th 1765 & married Sarah Riddle Jan. 1. 1793." that they have heretofore seen the family Bible of the said William Wilson which was destroyed by fire, and that the foregoing record of the birth and marriage of said William Wilson with Sarah Riddle, is a true copy of said record in said family Bible in the hand writing of said William Wilson Sworn to and subscribed on the Joseph M. Wilson day and year above written James C. Colston
Before me
Wm M Taylor A J. He.

State of Indiana Jefferson County } ss. I, John H. Taylor Clerk of the Circuit Court of Jefferson County and State of Indiana aforesaid do hereby Certify that William M Taylor is an associate Judge of the Circuit Court of us and for the County of Jefferson aforesaid duly Commissioned and qualified, that his Commission was dated on the 21 day of January 1845, and will expire on the 21 st day of January 1852 — and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of said Court and subscribed my name this 27 day of April in the Year of our Lord 1847.
John H. Taylor Clerk S.C.C. By Wm H. Woollen By C.R.
State of Indiana Jefferson County ss. I, William M Taylor, associate Judge of the Circuit Court of Jefferson County aforesaid hereby Certify that Joseph M Wilson and James C. Cotton the foregoing named affiants, are men of Respectability, integrity and veracity.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name this 27 a day of April 1847.
Wm M Taylor A. J. S.C.C.

8977
William Wilson Indiana.
from 1781, print Cromwell p. 20.

8977
BRIEF in the case of  William Wilson  of  in the State of  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? a court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 66 years  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.     about the 15 th March in 1780 or '81 Years, Months, Days. Continued in the Service until the last of Septm or 1 st Octr of the year 1780 or 1781 As a — Gen. Capt James McMahan  
 5. In what battles was he engaged?  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Northumberland Co ty Pennsylv a .  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? traditional evidence  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Examining Clerk.

State of Indiana §  § Jefferson County §  §
In this 11th day of September 1832 personally appeared before the Hon. the Judges of the Circuit Court of the State and County aforesaid now sitting William Wilson aged 66 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7. 1832.
That he was born in Cumberland County Penn s ylvania on November 7th 1785 as he has learned from a register of age kept by his father, but which he has not now in his possession. That he entered the service of the United States when he resided in Northumberland County Pennsylvanian about the 15th of March 1780 or 1781, he is almost certain 1781, as a volunteer with the  under the  command of Captain James M c Mahon and continued in the service until the last of September or the first of October of the same year (1780 or 1781). That in connection with the regular troops, whom this applicant mentions, there were called "three years men" the company to which he belonged defended Fort Reio, Fort M c Mahon at the call of duty and Fort M c Mahon at the call of duty which this applicant was stationed. That the company of which he was a member, while engaged in the service, were required to protect and defend the settlement from the hostile invasions of the Indians. That the Fort was several times attacked by the Indians while he was stationed there. That Capt. M c Mahon ordered such detachments of his company from time to time on scouting excursions, in one of which this applicant with his party fell in with a party

of Indians, whereupon a skirmish ensued and one of the party, John M c Mahan brother to Capt. M c Mahan was wounded in the leg. That the skirmish just mentioned took place at a field where the Indians were about to attack a number of persons employed in reaping, at the distance of about 3 miles from Fort M c Mahan. This applicant further states that when he was dismissed he received no written discharge. That for the time he was in the service he received a soldier's pay and was entitled, as he was at the time informed at the time to rations but that for some reason they were not drawn. That when he was dismissed he returned home (to Northumberland County Pa) where he resided until the year 1788 or 1789, when he emigrated to Scott County Kentucky, remained there until the year 1806, thence he removed to Montgomery County Ohio; and from thence, in the year 1813, he came to Jefferson County Indiana where he now resides. That he has no recollection of the names of any regular or other officers except Capt. Rice and, he thinks, Capt. Swartz. That he has no documentary evidence; and that he knows of no person whose testimony he can procure; who can testify to his service. That he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the pension and that his name is not on the Pension Rolls of the Agency of any state.
Given to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Wm Wilson

Theundersigned a clergyman residing in the County of Jefferson and State of Indiana and Middle of Township in the same County do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with William William Wilson who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration. That we believe him to be 66 years of age; that he is respected and beloved in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. Subscribed the day and year
Given to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. Grand Taylor W. G. Martin
And the said Court do hereby 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 he states; and the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Gamaliel Taylor who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman residing in the County of Jefferson State of Indiana; and that William Wharton who has also signed the same, is a resident of the same County State, and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit. M. C. E. 55 Jefferson Pres. Judge
No. C. E. 55  left on Port. Land
D. Blackmore Esq. Judge Elmer Galt B. Sc.

I Richard C. Talbott Clerk of the Court aforesaid, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Williams Wilson for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 11. day of September 1832.
R. C. Talbott Clerk

Memoranda of names Memoranda of names
1892 1769 83 years 2 days
Memorandum of Births of Children
Joseph 17...

William Wilson born November 7 th 1765 and Mary Sarah Riddell January 1 st 1793
Sarah Riddell born Feb 22 nd 1769 # Died Feb 24 th 1852
Polly Wilson born January 9 th 1794 7
Nancy Wilson born November 12 th 1795
Anna Wilson born July 3 rd 1796
Sarah Wilson born April 1 st 1800
Marshall Wilson born Oct 21 st 1802
W m R Wilson born Jan 11 th 1803
Eliza Wilson born Oct 24 th 1806
Matilda Wilson born Aug 6 1809
Jane Wilson born July 13 1812
Joseph M. Wilson born March 13 th 1824
Married C. S. Wilson March 5 th 1822
Commenced house- keeping. Mar 26 th 1822
Cynthiam Wilson born January 13 th 1823
Matilda Joene born was born Oct 15 th 1825
Sarah Meriah born January 13 th 1827

Probate Record

State of Indiana } Jefferson County } ss
Probate Court
It is hereby ordered to be certified that satisfactory evidence has been this day presented to this court that William Wilson late of said County departed this life on the 20 th day of September (A 1834) one thousand eight hundred and thirty four leaving Sarah Wilson his widow who did not marry again, but remained his widow until the 24 day of February Eighteen hundred & fifty two (1852) when she died; leaving Eliza, Patricson, Nancy Wilson, Polly Woodfield, Matilda Armstrong, Jane Woodfield, and Anna Stewart, her only surviving children and that the said William Wilson was a Revolutionary Pensioner
The court also further certifies that the said Sarah Wilson died in said County and that no letter of Administration has been applied for or granted on her estate
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court this 26 day of May A 1852
W. H. Hylton Clerk

Declaration + Affidavit.
1882 69 1793

State of Indiana } ss Jefferson County }
Joseph M. Wilson makes oath and says that he is now sixty seven years old and was raised in Scott Co. Kentucky and distinctly remembers the time when William Wilson late of Jefferson County Indiana was married to Sarah Riddle by Rev Mr Mc Connell all of Scott County Kentucky. He was then not more than eight years old. He remembers the fact by the circumstance that the Minister was in poor health, and Mr Wilson with his future wife and a party other friends had to go on horses to the residence of Mr Mc Connell to be married - and after being married the party including Wm Wilson and his bride, all returned by invitation to the house of this deponents father, and there had the "Wedding Dinner" - She was saluted as "bride" and so regarded - William Wilson and wife lived several years following their marriage on his  father's land of deponents father in Kentucky, and in 1815 removed to Jefferson County Indiana where he died in 1834 leaving his Widow Sarah, and a family of six surviving children; namely Eliza Atkinson, Nancy Wilson, Polly Woodfield, Matilda Armstrong, Jane Woodfield, & Anna Stewart.
He knows that said William Wilson received a pension for revolutionary services.
He has resided for the last thirty six years in the said County of Jefferson Ia, & near the residence of the said William Wilson, and has seen in an old family Bible the record of the marriage of said William & Sarah in the year 1793 by Rev Mr Mc Connell of Scott Co. Ky. and their eldest child now living is fifty nine years old. The aforesaid Bible is not now in existence as it was burnt in a fire which occurred a few years since.

The deponent saith further that he has always known said W m Wilson since his marriage and that he & his wife Sarah were reputable and respectable inhabitants of said county and raised a family respectably in said county In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 26 day of May 1852
Joseph M. Wilson
Sworn to and signed before me a justice of the Peace in and for said county this 26 th day of May 1852
Sam d Taylor
J. P. Ex

State of Indiana Jefferson County
Nancy Wilson and Eliza Atkinson
Make oath and says that they daughters of William and Sarah Wilson both deceased late of the County of Jefferson and State of Indiana, that the said William Wilson was in his life time a Revolutionary Pensioner, and died in said County on the 20 th day of September 1834; that the said Sarah Wilson did not again marry but remained his widow till the 28 th day of February 1852, when she died in said County, and never received any pension for the Military services of her late husband, and left Eliza Atkinson; Nancy Wilson; Polly Woodfield; Matilda Armstrong; Jane Woodfield; and Anna Stewart, her only surviving children by the said W m Wilson deceased
They make this declaration on their own behalf and other surviving children for the purpose of obtaining the pension due their said Mother at the time of her decease under the act or acts of Congress to the benefit of which she was entitled Nancy Wilson.
Sworn to and subscribed before me Gamaliel Taylor a justice of peace for said County this 26 day of May 1852
Gam. Taylor P. Clerk

Leah Wilson widow of W m Act 1838 — Ind
Addl. evidence
The within Joseph M. Wilson is not a son of said William & Sarah Wilson, and consequently is not interested
See Certificates of J. P.
J. F. Coombs
W m Wilson died Sep 20 1834
Sarah Wilson died 24 Feby 1852
Eliza Atkinson, Nancy Wilson, Polly Woodfield Matilda Armstrong Jane Woodfield & Anna Stewart
Surviving children
(Justus Cook)

Jefferson County Indiana Set 3
Joseph M Wilson of said County aged nearly 69 years being sworn does on his oath say that the annexed Family Record contains the names, dates etc of the births of the children of William Wilson and his wife Sarah Wilson; heretofore referred to by him in his deposition in behalf of the said Wilson deceased in her application for a Revolutionary Pension as the widow of the said William, in her lifetime and that the entries are in the hand- -writing of this declarant, from the entry of my own birth down in ink and I believe also the preceding entries in pencil are in my handwriting. This Record has been in my possession for at least twenty years. The Family Bible containing the original Record was burnt as I believe some twenty years since when my brother-in-law Gabriel Woodfield got his house burnt, and I got this copy from a copy of the original in the hands of another Brother-in-law, William H. Bristance, and as such considering it the Record of my father-in-law's family, and of my own. Marriage, birth etc I have

as above stated had it been my possession for at least twenty years
(Copy of the entries (Viz)
William Wilson born November 7 th 1765 (Seventeen hundred and sixty five) and Married Sarah Riddle January 1 st 1793 (seventeen hundred and ninety three)
Sarah Riddle born Feby 22 nd 1769 (Seventeen hundred and sixty nine) Died Feby 24 th 1852 (Eighteen hundred and fifty two)
Polly Wilson born January 9 th 1794 (seventeen hundred and ninety four)
Nancy Wilson born November 12 th 1795 (seventeen hundred and ninety five)
Anna Wilson born Feby 3 rd 1798 (seventeen hundred and ninety eight)
Sarah Wilson born April 1 st 1800 (Eighteen hundred)
Marshall Wilson born Oct 21 st 1802 (Eighteen hundred and two)
Wm R Wilson born Jan 11 th 1805 (Eighteen hundred and five)
Eliza Wilson born Oct 24 th 1806 (Eighteen hundred and six)
Matilda Wilson born Aug 6 th 1809 (Eighteen hundred and nine)

Jane Wilson born Feby 13th 1812. (Eighteen hundred and twelve)
Joseph M. Wilson born March 18th 1784 (Seventeen hundred and eighty four)
Maria N Wilson March 6th 1822 (Eighteen hundred and twenty two)
Commenced housekeeping the 26th 1822 (Eighteen hundred and twenty two)
Cynthiana Wilson born January 13th 1823 (Eighteen hundred and twenty three)
Matilda Jane was born Oct 15th 1825 (Eighteen hundred and twenty five)
Sarah Maria born January 13th 1827 (Eighteen hundred and twenty seven)
Witness my hand and seal in Jeffers- =son County Indiana on this fifth day of November A.D. 1852
Joseph M. Wilson Seal
Sworn to and subscribed before me a justice of the peace in and for the said County and State on the day and year above written and I do certify that I am fully satisfied in regard to

the truth of his foregoing declaration I believe him to be of the age he calls himself. I believe the annexed record to be the record as he represents it to be, of the dates of the births marriages etc. of the children of the above named and fore- going described William and Sarah Wilson
I have examined the entries and believe them to be of an ancient date. and I certify that the above and foregoing is a correct copy of the same, with this addition viz, That in the copy the dates of the years are put down in words inclosed in brackets thus beginning at the marriage of said William and Sarah (seventeen hundred and ninety three) and so on of all the rest, whereas in the original they appear only in figures Given under my hand as a justice of the peace aforesaid on the day and year above written
Sam d . Taylor of P. E. I.

The State of Indiana County of Jefferson 3 rd .
I John G. Severy clerk of the Circuit Court aforesaid do hereby certify that Amalie Taylor Esquire whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing certificate was at the date of signing the same an acting justice of the peace in and for said said County duly commissioned and qualified
In testimony Whereof, I have here- unto set My Hand And the Seal of said Court at Madison this 5. Day of November 1852 — John G Severy Clerk

July 6, 1935
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BA-J/EEL
William Wilson-W.9898
Mrs. W.W. Scott 5036 Michigan Avenue Kansas City, Missouri
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of your great grandfather, William Wilson, born November 7, 1765, died September 20, 1834, in Madison, Indiana, widow, Sarah, served in the Pennsylvania Troops and was pensioned in 1832, in Jefferson County, Indiana.
The data which follow are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, W.9898, based upon the military service in that war of William Wilson.
William Wilson was born in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, November 7, 1765. The names of his parents are not shown.
While residing in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, William Wilson volunteered March 15, 1780 or 1781, served as a private in Captain James McMahan's Pennsylvania Company, was stationed at Fort McMahan, and served at the fort and on scouting parties protecting the settlers from the invasions of the Indians, was in one skirmish with the savages and was discharged about October 1, 1780 or 1781. It was stated that he served, also, under General St. Clair and was in the battle when that officer was defeated, when soldier received a wound in his hand; no further details of this service given.
In 1788 or 1789, soldier moved to Scott County, Kentucky, where he remained until 1806, then moved to Montgomery County, Ohio; thence in 1815, to Jefferson County, Indiana.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 11, 1832, while residing in Jefferson County, Indiana.

William Wilson died September 20, 1834, in Jefferson County, Indiana.
The soldier married January 1, 1793, in Scott County, Kentucky, Sarah Riddle, who was born February 22, 1769. The place of her birth and names of her parents are not shown.
Soldier's widow, Sarah, applied for pension on April 27, 1847, on account of the services of her husband, William Wilson, in the Revolutionary War. Her claim was allowed. She was then residing in Jefferson County, Indiana.
She died February 24, 1852, in said Jefferson County, Indiana.
The names of the following children are shown:
   Polly Wilson . . . . .  born January  9, 1794,  married -----Woodfield and at one time lived in Georgetown, Floyd County, Iowa.    Nancy Wilson . . . . .  " November  12, 1795,  married Joseph M. Wilson (no relationship shown). He was born March 18, 1784, place not shown. In 1852, they were residing in Madison, Indiana.    Anna Wilson . . . . .  " February  3, 1798,  married -----Stewart,    Sarah Wilson . . . . .  " April  1, 1800.     Marshal or Marshall Wilson . . . . .  " October  21, 1802.     William R. Wilson . . . . .  " January  11, 1805.     Eliza Wilson . . . . .  " October  24, 1806,  married -----Atkinson.    Matilda Wilson . . . . .  " August  6, 1809,  " -----Armstrong.    Jane Wilson . . . . .  " February  13, 1812,  " ----- Woodfield   
The following children survived their mother: Eliza Atkinson, Nancy Wilson, Polly Woodfield, Matilda Armstrong, Jane Woodfield, and Anna Stewart.
Gabriel Woodfield and William H. Brisbane were sons-in-law of the soldier and his wife: the names of their wives are not designated.
The name John H. Wilson, a resident of Scott County, Kentucky, is shown: his relationship to the family was not shown.

The following names of children of Joseph M. Wilson and his wife, Nancy, are shown: Joseph Wilson and Nancy Wilson were married March 5, 1822.
Cynthiana Wilson . . . . . born January 13, 1823. Matilda Jane Wilson . . . . . " October 15, 1825. Sarah Meriah Wilson . . . . . " January 13, 1827.
Very truly yours
A.D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

Power of Atty

Know all men by these Presents, That we Nancy Wilson and Eliza Atkinson children and heirs of Sarah Wilson deceased m d and of William Wilson deceased
who was a Soldier in the Army of the Revolution, do hereby constitute and appoint
true and lawful Attorney for us and in our name to prosecute against the Government of the United States, before any Department thereof, any and all claim or claims we have to arrears of pay or Pension money, under any Act or Acts, Resolution or Resolutions, of the Congress of the United States, and especially the Acts 4th July, 1836, 7th July, 1838, 3d March, 1843, 17th June, 1844, 2d February, 1848 and 29th July, 1848—as well as the more ancient Acts of 18th March, 1818, 15th May, 1828, and 7th June, 1832.
Said Attorney is moreover authorised in our name to demand at any Department of the said Government, a re-consideration of any decision hitherto or hereafter to be given, touching our interests, and to obtain from any Department or the archives thereof, any and all information or evidence of whatever character relating to or in anywise bearing upon the claim or claims we hereby seek the investigation of.
Said Attorney is moreover authorised to do any and all things necessary to carry out the foregoing purposes, and to receive the Certificates of Pension or other character of drafts or evidences of the amounts due us and to appoint one or more Sub-Attorneys, and to confer upon him or them all the powers herein conferred upon hereby ratifying and confirming all that our said Attorney may do by virtue of these presents.
WITNESS our hand and seal this 26 th day of May 1852
Nancy Wilson
Eliza Atkinson
State of Indiana Jefferson County, set.
BE IT KNOWN, that on the 26 day of May 1852 before the subscriber, a Justice of Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared Nancy Wilson and Eliza Atkinson subscribers to the foregoing Power of Attorney, and acknowledged the signing, sealing and de- livering the same to be their own voluntary act and deed for the uses and purposes therein set forth.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I do hereunto subscribe my name.
Sam l Taylor J. P.

The State of Indiana
Jefferson County, ss. I John B. Taylor Clerk of the Circuit Court of said County, do hereby certify, that Gamelial Taylor Esq. before whom the within and foregoing power of attorney was acknowledged and who has certified the same was at that time and still is an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified and that full faith and credit are due and ought to be given to all his official acts as such, and that the signature attached to the certificate purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court at Madison, this 26. day of May A.D. 1852.
John B. Taylor Clerk
[Faint, mirrored text from the reverse side of the page, likely bleed-through from the original document.]

1916 July 22. Hist. to Mrs. Paul English. & 1935. July 5 - visit to Mrs H. H. Scott - Est 1935 - July 24 - Ad. Mrs. H. H. Scott. No further data in regard to Sarah Wilson Et
Rev  WIDOW, &c.
File No. 9898
Sarah Wilson  Wid. of  William Wilson  Pvt. Rev. War
Act: Feby. 2 nd 48
Index: — Vol. Me , Page 340
[Arrangement of 1870.]

9373 Indiana, Madison
Sarah Wilson, decd., widow of William who was a Private in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 th day of May 1853 and sent to
A. Coombs Present
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2, Page 221.

11.492
Indiana, Madison Sarah Wilson, decd widow of William who died on the of Jefferson Co in the State of Indiana who was a Pirate in the by Captain of the commanded by in the Revolution for six months
Inscribed on the Roll of Madison at the rate of 20 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 th day of May 1853 and sent to J. J. Coombs Esq Present Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending
Revolutionary Claim, Act July 7, 1838. Recorded by D. Weighman Clerk. Book Vol. Page 433

V N 13338.
Sarah Wilson
Ind
at Isaac to Sea
May 17-1847
To Same May 21 1847 ✓
Let G. N. Monsarrat the Aug 23/52
act 7 July 1838

Passion Office
May 12/1853
Ind Polls, Madison Act June 7 1832 $20 p annum
William Wilson To what time paid?
Triplitt
H Burt Esq 3 Auditor
Paid to 4 th Sept. 1834.
W. Wilson

Brief in the case of Sarah Wilson dec'd wife of W m County and State of Indiana act of July 7 1838 &c
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner, act 1832, at $20 per an. service awarded by M rs 1 July 1848,
Proof of marriage parcel, witness present at the marriage — also a Record of Marriages and births & deaths, which, a witness, certifies to be cre- dible, swears has been in existence to his knowl- edge twenty years, The Record Accurat-
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Thornton Tipton
Examining Clerk.
Name and residence of Agent
J. H. Coombs Esq Present

8977
BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of William Wilson — which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? No II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? 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? no 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? no 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 & has a device -

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? yes
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
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? yes
XIV. †If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility? Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office?
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?
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 the 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.
† 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 authenticated 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 end 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.

Howe & Heath                      Inverness June 5. 1852 Law of Pension Enclosed please
find the Application of heirs of Samuel Wilson in room of William The Clerk only certifies upon one of the papers to the Official Char- acter of G. Taylor J.P. before whom all several of the affidavits are made. If it is necessary that such documents should have the Clerk's Certificate please return me the papers.
Yours Truly M c Leod G t M c Leod

Washington, Dec. 4 th 1852.
Dr. Sir:
Enclosed please find additional evidence in the case of Leah Wilson, widow of Williams, Ind. Act 1838, suspended.
G. H. Mauseback Esq. the Atty in the case writes me that the Pension Office in a report made to him on the 22 d August last, says, "the only fact to be established is the date of the marriage"
The enclosed evidence I hope will be found fully satisfactory on that point.
I am very respectfully
Your obt. servt
J. F. Coombs
J. E. Heath Esq
Cour t of Pensions

For proof of marriage in this case a Record is furnished in pencil marks , I understand that one peculiarity of a pencil mark is that it does not fade with age as writing in ink does. There is one strong mark of genuineness in this Record. The Pencil Record is written above the pen Record. Would this have been done unless the pencil Record was made first? And the pen Record is evidently old.

Attie  Sarah Wilson dec d
Widow of W m Jefferson Co. Ind
adm. July 7 1888
6 mos pri $20.
per annum from 4 March 1836 to 24 Feb 1852.
when she died
except 2 years
pay to Eliza Atkinson Nancy Melan, Polly Woodfield, Matilda Armstrong, Jane Wood- field, & Anna Stewart Surviving Children.
Rel to J. S. Crombly Parent

Madison April 27 1847.
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions
Sir
Herewith I present the claim of Mrs Sarah Wilson for a Pension, if admitted please remit the Certificate, to me or to my Card.
Should the document on examination prove to be informal may I ask the favor to be instructed, how to draw the necessary proof from the War Department
Very Respectfully
Your Ob t Serv t ,
Isaac C. Lea

Affidavit of G. Taylor

Don't mistake this for a seal
is the proprietor of the Madison Hotel
State of Indiana Jefferson County
Gamaliel Taylor maketh oath and says that he has resided in this County for the last thirty two years. Has been United States Marshall for this district and is now an acting justice of the Peace in and for the said County. Has known the family of William Wilson late of said County and a Rev- olutionary pensioner for the last thirty one years. At that time he was living with his wife Sarah and they had a number of daughters and all the family have maintained a good character for piety and integrity. I have been intimate with the family and understood that Sarah, his surviving widow was his only wife. Their eldest child is advanced in life and is said to be near sixty years old; and of which I fully believe to be correct.
I know Joseph M Wilson of said County who is not a descendant of William Wilson and his statements concerning the marriage of Wilson & Sarah Riddle in Scott Co. Ky. I believe are entitled to full credence and belief.
Gam Taylor
Seal

The within Statement was, Signed and sworn to before me a Judge of the Probate Court in and for the County of Jefferson and State of Indiana this 26. day of May 1852.
Williamson Dunn Probate Judge Jefferson County

Additional Testimony Wanted

Take the Statement of John Wilson 4 miles north of Georgetown Ky. as to marriage of W m Wilson late of Jeffn Co. Ia.
Also certificate of Clerk of Scott Co. Ky. that the Records were burnt several years ago
Also Evidence of Polly Woodfield Georgetown Floyd Co Ia that she is child of W m & Sarah Wilson pensioner of Jeffn Co Ia. and is now (say 60 years old, more or less)
C.C.P.C.
W m Wilson the pensioner was in Genl St Clair army listed in Pa. was present in battle at his defeat and escaped with a wound in his hand from which he never recovered Got no pension for that but for Revolutionary services

Madison Inda Sept. 14. 1832
Hon. Lewis Cass.
Enclosed will be found six applications for the benefit of the act of Congress of June 7. 1832. If it is determined by the Dept. that any of the applicants have brought themselves within the provisions of the act, I beg you would communicate the fact to me as soon as may be convenient, and & why the reasons will be received
I have the honour to be
Very Respectfully &c Wilberforce Lipe.

Lebanon, Indiana
Commissioner of Pensions July 11-16 Washington, D. C.
Rev Sec
Dear Sir:-
Can you give me any information regarding William Wilson, a revolutionary soldier, whose last residence was at Madison, Indiana, and who drew his pension from the Louisville Kentucky Office. I think perhaps

he enlisted from Pennsylvania. His wife's name was Sarah Riddle Wilson.
Yours
Mrs Paul English
Lebanon,
Indiana.
303 W. Washington St.

5036 Michigan Ave. Kansas City, Mo. June 20, 1935.
Veterans Administratinn, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir,
I have been reliably informed that my great grandfather, William Wilson , was a Revolutionary soldier and that he was a pensioner. Following is my data concerning him.
William Wilson, born Nov. 7, 1765, probably in Virginia, died Sept. 20, 1834 in Madison, Indiana, (Jefferson Co.) His wife's name was Sarah. He served in Penn. state troops. He received his pension in 1832 in Jefferson Co. Indiana.
PLEASE give me ALL possible data you have concerning this man.
Thanking you in advance,
I am,
Very truly yours,
Nellie Stewart Scott.
(Mrs. N. N. Scott)

BA-JZ/EEL William Wilson-W.9898
5036 Michigan Ave. Kansas City, Mo.
Veterns Administration, Washington, D. C.
My dear Mr. Hiller,
I have before me your report on the Revolutionary War record of my great grandfather, William Wilson whose pension claim is W.9898
In this report is the mention that his widow, Sarah, also received a pension on account of her husband's services. The application was dated April 27, 1847. She died Feb. 24, 1852 in Jefferson Co. Indiana.
Will you be so kind as to send me data regarding this Sarah Wilson, widow of William Wilson of Madison, Jefferson Co. Indiana?
Thanking you in advance, I remain,
Very gratefully yours, Nellie Stewart Scott.
(Mrs. N. S.)

Rev. War Section.
July 22, 1916.
Mrs. Paul English, 303 W. Washington St., Lebanon, Indiana.
Madam:-
In addition to the military history of William Wilson W. File No. 9898, Rev. War, you are furnished the following family data from the papers on file in the claim.
William Wilson born November 7, 1765, died September 20, 1834 married January 1, 1793 Sarah Riddle born February 22, 1769, died February 24, 1852.
Their children were:
✓ Polly born January 9, 1794. ✓ *Nancy November 12, 1795. ✓ Anna " February 3, 1798. Sarah " April 1, 1800. ✓ Marshall Marshall " October 21, 1802. William R! January 11, 1805. ✓ Eliza " October 24, 1806. ✓ Matilda " August 6, 1809. ✓ Jane " February 13, 1812. *****
*Nancy Wilson married March 5, 1822, Joseph M. Wilson born March 18, 1784.
Their Children were:
Cyntheann born January 13, 1823. Matilda Jane " October 15, 1825. Sarah Meriah " January 13, 1827.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

July 24, 1935
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RA-J/KEL William Wilson-W.9898
Mrs. W.W.Scott 5036 Michigan Avenue Kansas City, Missouri
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request further data in regard to Sarah Wilson, widow of William Wilson(W.9898), a soldier of the Revolutionary War, whose history was furnished you on July 6, 1935.
There are no further data on file in regard to Sarah, widow of William Wilson, than were furnished you in the letter of above date. The papers in the pension claim were very carefully examined and all data contained therein furnished you.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of William Wilson soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. 77.9898
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Mch. 15 1780-81 6 mos. Private James Mc Mahan stationed at Fort Mc Mahan Penns.                                     
Battles engaged in,
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Northumberland Co. Penns.
Date of application for pension, Sept. 11, 1832. His claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Jefferson Co. Indiana.
Age at date of application, born Nov. 7, 1765 in Cumberland Co. Penns.
Remarks: soldier married in Lehigh Co. Penns. Mary 1. 1793 Sarah Riddle born Feb. 22, 1769. He died Sept. 20 1834 Jefferson Co. Ind. where she died Feb. 24, 1852 & her pension was alld. for the benefit of her only surviving children: wife of Joseph M. Wilson Eliza Atkinson, Nancy Wilson, Polly Woodfield, Matilda Armstrong, Jane Woodfield, & Anna Stewart.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.