Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 36, Willoughby Williams, N.C.

SERVICE
N. 6.
NUMBER
N. 36
Williams, Willoughby McNinn, Nancy
B.L.Wt. 15-177-160-55
former widow
CONTENTS

5399
5399
Let to P. list 17 Aug 12
Frances  Na Mary M c Mann, form erly widow of Abeloughby Williams who served in the Revolutionary Col d Shepard S er C war, as a Commissary
June 27, 1857
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 600 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 th day of July '52 and sent to J. L. Lupton Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 297 Vol. 7

Lot March 3 May 9/55-
125277
Nancy McMinn widg comf for issues Willoughby Williams
Nancy McMinn formerly widg Willoughby Williams, after Comf for issues Rev War N.C. Line
5171 W 460 Acres Feb 1 st 1856, Lenn Telf Bldg W.
Mrs Lupton Present
Vol W2, page 13

No. 450
CLAIM OF Nancy McMin
ACT OF 7th March , 1855.
Filed by
THOMAS LUMPKIN,
Washington, D. C.

DECLARATION FOR WIDOW
Who has never received Bounty Land.
STATE OF Tennessee } ss. County of Davidson }
On this 2 day of May 18 55 , personally appeared before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace, within and for the County and State aforesaid, (duly authorized by law to administer oaths,) Mrs Nancy McMillan , aged 85 years, a resident of Davidson County in the County and State aforesaid, who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that she was formerly the widow of Willoughby Williams , deceased, who was a Commissary of Issues , in the company commanded by Captain  North Carolina Militia , in the Regiment of in the War of the Revolution .
That her said husband entered the service of the United States at _____ on or about the _____ day of _____ 18____, for the term of _____ and continued in actual service in said war for the term of at least fourteen days, and was honorably discharged from said service as will appear by the Muster Rolls of said company, not having any knowledge of the manner of her said husband's discharge. She further states that she was married to the said _____ in the County of _____ State of _____
on or about the _____ day of _____ 18____, by _____ a _____, and that her name before her said marriage was _____, that her said husband died at _____
on the _____ day of _____, 18____, and that she is still a widow. * She refers to her papers on file under act of 7th July, 1839, for proof of her marriage, the service etc.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled under the Act approved March 3, 1855, never having received Bounty Land under this or any other act, nor made any other application for Bounty Land except the present.
THOMAS LUMPKIN, of Washington City, D. C., is hereby authorized to prosecute this my claim and to receive any warrant that may be issued hereon.
Nancy McMillan { SEAL. }
AFFIDAVIT OF TWO WITNESSES.
We, Reuben McVay and John H Williams residents of the County and State aforesaid, upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by the above Nancy McMillan , in our presence; and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be.
And we further declare that we were well acquainted with the said _____ and _____ his wife (now the widow) during the life time of the former, and knew them to live together as husband and wife, and to have been so generally reputed. That her said husband, the said _____ died at _____ on the _____ day of _____ 18____, and that she is still a widow; and that they have no interest in this claim.
Reuben McVay { SEAL. }
John H Williams { SEAL. }
MAGISTRATE'S CERTIFICATE.
The foregoing declaration, and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
Wm B Gooch { J.P. }
COUNTY CLERK'S CERTIFICATE.
STATE OF Tennessee } ss. County of Davidson }
I hereby certify that Wm B Gooch Esq., before whom the foregoing declaration and affidavit were made, is and was, at the time of taking the same, an acting Justice of the Peace within and for the county and state aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified, and that his signature above is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office, this 2nd day of May 18 55 .
J R Chittenden Clerk of Davidson County Court
* If no public or private record of the marriage exists, or can be procured, state the fact in the declaration, after the word widow; and in such case, such other evidence, such as the testimony of persons who knew the parties in the lifetime of the husband, and knew them to live together as husband and wife, and to be so reputed, will be admissible.
If a public or private record exist, an authenticated copy thereof must be furnished; if it be a private record, the authenticated copy thereof must be accompanied with the affidavit of some disinterested person, proving the genuineness of the original, and that the copy certified is a true and correct copy of it.
A certificate from the clergyman or magistrate who solemnized the marriage is not competent evidence, unless the genuineness of the certificate be proved, and the person who gave it be shown to have been authorized to solemnize marriages.

10 Nancy McManus mrs of William Miller
Trn
act 7 July 1838
Mamma before 1794 first husband died 1802 Second husband died
Reynolds died 1836

I am the son of Mrs Nancy Mc Minn formerly the widow of my deceased Father Willoughby Williams I have often seen and read in the family Bible of my Father, the ages of his children, as well as the date of his marriage to my Mother, my own birth as recorded in that bible was on the 14th day of June in the year 1798. There were five children older than myself whose names and births were recorded in said bible, some of them died when quite young, and the ages of those I do not recollect - The age of an elder Brother, who lived until a few years ago I will remember, he was born in the year 1793 Seventeen hundred & ninety three, and I think in the month of July, of that year, the marriage of my Father and Mother was recorded as having taken place in the year 1786 - The Bible alluded to, was when I last saw it, in the possession of my elder Brother who moved to the state of Mississippi about ten years ago, and there died.
The letter herein enclosed addressed to Mrs Nancy Williams, and marked A: was found amongst the old papers of my Mother, and is in the hand writing of my Father, who was at the date (as I am informed) a member of the legislature of the state of North Carolina from the county of Dobbs
State of Pennsylvania Sanderson County Willoughby Williams
This day came before me the undersigned Justice of the peace Willoughby Williams and made oath that the foregoing statement is just and true to the best of his knowledge & belief Sworn to & subscribed before me - 24 th Feby 1850 J. H. P. Ewing D. J.

Declaration
Declaration In order to obtain the benefits of the 3 rd section of the act of 4 th July 1836, and of the 1 st section of the act of 3 rd March 1837. This th day of March, State of Tennessee, On this th day of March, 1849 personally appeared, before the Worshipful county court of Davidson county in the state aforesaid Nancy McMinn aged seventy-seven 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 4 th 1836, and the act explanatory of said act, passed March 3 rd 1837; That she was married to Willoughby Williams who was an officer in the revolutionary War against Great Britain, as she was informed. That sometime in the year 1776, the said Willoughby Williams joined the Army of the United States in Dobbs county in the State of North Carolina, that she does not at this time recollect his captain's, nor Major's names, that Abraham Sheppard was his Colonel, and George Washington was his General. She states that said Willoughby Williams her said husband enlisted and went into said service, above-mentioned as a regular soldier, or private. And at the time he joined the Army

of the United States he resided in Dobbs County in the State of North Carolina. That after he join- ed the Army of the United States as a private he marched, from Dobbs county in the State of North Carolina to the county seat of Halifax county in the state last mentioned. That after he arrived at the county seat of Halifax county, he continued there for several days, at the expiration of said days, he left the county seat of Halifax county and marched off with the Army of the United States, but he does not at this time recollect in what direction he marched. But he marched through different parts of the United States serving against the British and Tories, and continued to serve till peace was made between the People of the United States and Great Britain in 1782. And that he left the Army of the United States after peace was made in 1782. That he ser- ved in all, about seven years, or near that time That he served but the one tour, and that was seven years That during the tour aforesaid he was in the battle of the Cowpens, in which battle he was very badly wounded in the right arm & thereby greatly disabled, and he was in sev- eral other battles, besides the battle at the Cowpens, and in one of said battles he was likewise wounded in the right leg, and thereby considerably disabled. That

after said Willoughby Williams first joined the Army of the United States, he received a com- mission as Lieutenant in the service, as a regular officer, and afterwards, was promoted to two, or more higher offices, or commissions, as she was informed that she did hear gentlemen, who served with him in the Revolution call him, Major & Colonel And consequently she has reasons to be- lieve and does believe that he at least ser- ved, and held the offices, or commissions of Lieu- tenant, of Major, and of Colonel during the service aforesaid. She states that on the first day of January 1786. in Dobs county in the state of Northcar- olina she married the said Willoughby Williams. That she believes said county of Dobs is now is now called Green county. That previous to her marriage the said Willoughby Williams applied for and obta- ined Licence, from the clerk of the county court of Dobs county, and after he obtained said licence the rights of matrimony were solemnised by Benjamin Sheppard esquire as Justice of the pea- ce of Dobs county. She states that Governor Mar- tin who was at that time Governor of the state of Northcarolina and Col James Glasco, who was then Sec- retary of the State of Northcarolina and was her father, and General Parsons, General Nichol, General Mc- Dowell, and the two General Armstrongs, in all five Generals, all came up from the town of Newbern at which place the Legislature of Northcaroli-

nic. was at that time sitting, and were all present at her wedding. That after her intermarriage with Colonel Willoughby Williams, she continued to live with him as his wife till the 6 day of June 1802. at which time, she died. That he died while this declarant, and him, the said Willoughby Williams were moving from Green county in North Carolina to the state of Tennessee. He died at a little town called Rutledge, in the office of the Judge Samuel Jackson in East Tennessee. That when said Willoughby Williams, her husband died she left this affidavit with four little children all of which she by her own exertions raised till they were able to do business themselves and make a support for themselves without any person whatever to assist her. That after said Willoughby Williams left the army of the United States he embarked into the mercantile business, in Dubbs county, and his storehouse, caught on fire, in his absence and burnt up all his papers, and amongst other papers received in the army as officer which he had every reason to believe were learnt up in said storehouse. She states that after the death of the said Willoughby Williams, she continued to be a widow till the 4 day of August 1816. at which time at Kingston in Knox county in the state of Tennessee she married Joseph Williams Esq. who was Governor of the state of Tennessee. she states that after she married the said Joseph Williams he said to her continued to live till the day of the year 1826 or 1827 at a place called Calhoun

an Indian Cheroke Agency in the state of Tennessee. He died. And she was a widow on the 4 th of July 1836, and still remains a widow, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed. She at this time resides in Davidson County in the state of Tennessee. And she prays for a pension on account of the services of the said Willoughby Williams her first husband in the Revolutionary War.
on the 4 th of July 1836, and still remains a widow, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed.
Declarant states that at the time said Governor Joseph McMinn died she was one hundred & forty - miles from Calhoun (the place at which he died) and consequently she cannot at this time recollect the precise date in which he died, but she believes it was in 1826. or 1827. That he died at the house of J. G. Williams her son's house.
Nancy M. Minor
Subscribed to sworn to in open court this 8 th day of March. 1849.
R. B. Cartlman Clerk of Davidson County Court Tenn.

71 State of Tennessee, On this 8th day of Dawson County March 1949 per- sonally appeared in op- en court in the county court of Dawson County in the state aforesaid before me  the undersigned Nancy S. White widow of Judge Robert  the late  aged  seventy two years, who being first due ly sworn according to law, on her oath depose & state as follows. That on the first day of January 1796 in Dobs county in the state of North Car- olina she was present & wife Nancy Glas- co, afterwards Nancy Williams, & was Nancy McMinn. was married to Willoughby Wil- liams. She states that after the marriage afore- said, that the said Nancy Williams continued to live with the said Willoughby Williams as his wife till the 6 day of June 1802 at which time he the said Willoughby Wil- liams died, as she was informed and belie- ves. That she was informed & believes that he died at a town called Rutledge in East Ten- nessee. That after the death of the said Willoughby Williams, that the said Nancy Williams continued to live a widow till the 4 day of August 1816 in Kingston in Roan county in the state of Tennessee she was married to Governor Joseph McMinn as affi- ant has been informed & believes. Affiant states that after the marriage of the said Nancy Williams as aforesaid to Governor Joseph McMinn as aforesaid  the said McMinn continued

to the  the time till the day of the  the 19 at Hallsboro an Indian Cheroke agency in the state of Tennessee. at which time & place he or Governor Joseph McMinn died as she has been informed & believes. And after the death of the said Joseph McMinn the said Nancy McMinn continued to be a widow and was a widow on the 4 day of July 1936 and still continues to be a widow, and resides at this time in Davidson County in the state of Tennessee.
the the the the the the the
19
Affiant states that she is not positive as to the precise time at which Governor Joseph McMinn died, but she knows it was several years previous to 1933.
in the known to in open court. This 4 day of March 1948.
Ro. B. Castlemann Clerk of Davidson County Court Tenn
Thereby Sheppard Whyte.

State of Tennessee Davidson County
on this 4 day of March 1849 personally appeared in open court in the county court
of Davidson County in the state of Tennessee, Benjamin M. Evans aged thirty eight years, who being first duly sworn according to law deposes and states as fol- lows, that he has been intimately acquainted with the character of Mrs Nancy McMinn ever since his first recollection, and that he has been per- sonally acquainted with her for several years. Affiant states that said Nancy Mc Minn was a wid- ow of Governor Joseph Mc- Minn on the 4 day of July 1836. as affiant, has been informed & believed and does believe
subscribed & sworn to in open court. This 4 of March 1849
Benjamin M. Evans
Ro. B. Castleman Clerk of Davidson County Court Tenn

April 11, 1938.
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Mr. Lawson Williams 170 Summer Street Boston, Massachusetts
BA-J/ady Willoughby Williams W.36
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter relative to Willoughby Williams who served in the Revolutionary War.
The data contained herein were obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim, W.36, based upon the military service of Willoughby Williams in that war.
The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of Willoughby Williams are not shown.
While a resident of Dobbs County, North Carolina, Willoughby Williams enlisted in 1776 as private under Colonel Abraham Sheppard, served in the different grades, including that of Assistant Commissary of Issues, about seven years in all; he was in the battle of Cowpens, where he was wounded in the right arm, and he was also wounded in the right leg, date and place not stated.
He married January 1, 1786, Nancy Glassco, the daughter of Colonel James Glassco, Secretary of the State of North Carolina. They were married at the home of her father in Dobbs County, North Carolina. The name of her mother is not stated.
Willoughby Williams was a member of the State Legislature from Dobbs County, North Carolina, in 1790.
He died June 6, 1802, in Rutledge, East Tennessee, while enroute to Tennessee, from Greene County, North Carolina, his age not given.
His widow, Nancy Williams, married August 4, 1816, in Kingston, Roane County, Tennessee, Joseph McMinn, Governor of Tennessee. He died in 1825, 1826, or 1827, in Calhoun, Cherokee Indian Agency, Tennessee, at the home of his stepson, J.G. Williams.

Nancy McMinn was allowed pension, on account of the services of her former husband, Willoughby Williams, on her application executed March 8, 1848, at which time she was seventy-seven years old and a resident of Davidson County, Tennessee. She died June 27, 1857, place not stated. On A/B,
Willoughby and Nancy, had six children, some of whom died when quite young. One son, was J. G. Williams, his age not stated. One son, his name not designated, was born in January 1793, and died a few years prior to 1850. Their sixth child, Willoughby Williams, born June 14, 1798, was living in Nashville, in 1851.
Said Willoughby Williams' son was referred to in 1851, his name and age are not designated.
In 1848 one Willoughby Williams was a member of the county court of Davidson County, Tennessee, his age or relationship to the family not stated.
In 1855 one John H. Williams was residing in Davidson County, Tennessee, his age or relationship to the family not stated.
In 1849 Pherby Sheppard Whyte, aged seventy-five years, the widow of Judge Robert Whyte, was a resident of Davidson County, Tennessee. She was a sister of the widow, Nancy McMinn. There are no further family data.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

NORTH-CAROLINA.
No. 81
WHEREAS to Act of Assembly, passed in May, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-four, the state of North-Carolina is indebted to W. Williams
William Williams of the Continental line of this state, One hundred pounds
specie, on account of subsistence to the 13th Decr 1778 per cent. interest from the first of April 1779.
Dated at Halifax, the 10th of September, 1784.
W. Bulloch } Commissioners. A. Montfort }
£100.

State of Tennessee } Be it known that on Percyerson County } this 8 th day of Septem- ber 1847 personally appear- ed before me Peter Brady Morris one of the acting Justices of the peace in and for the county aforesaid in the state aforesaid. For Thereby I White widow of Judge Robert White a citizen of Percyerson County and state aforesaid aged seventy-five years who being first duly sworn according to law doth make the following statement on oath that on the first day of January 1796 at the dwelling house of Colonel James Glaspie in Dobbs county in the State of North carolina the said affiant was present and kn- ows of her own knowledge, that on that day the said 1 st day of January 1796 at the place above mentioned that Nancy Glaspie, (now Nan- cy McMillin) was married to Colonel Wil- loughby Williams And she further recollects that The Governor of the State of North- carolina his private Secretary and Colonel James Glaspie the Secretary of the State of North- carolina were all present at said mar- riage And she has at this time a very clear & distinct recollection of all the facts above mentioned. For Colonel James Glaspie the Se- cretary of the State of Northcarolina, was

affiant's father. Affiant further states that she knows of her own knowledge, that from the said first day of January 1796 that the said Nancy Williams was the wife of said Colonel Willoughby Williams and continued to live with him till 6 day of June 1802 at which time he the said Colonel Willoughby Williams died as she has been informed & believes. Affiant states that after the death of said Colonel Willoughby Williams, the said Nancy Williams continued a widow for sixteen years at the expiration of which time she intermarried with Joseph McShane Governor of the State of Tennessee as she was informed, & believes and after her intermarriage with said Governor Joseph McShane, affiant saw said Governor McShane and said Nancy McShane passing through the city of Nashville in Davidson county in the state of Tennessee as man & wife and afterwards in the year 1825 or 1826 at Calhoun in McLean county in the state of Tennessee as she saw Governor Joseph McShane and said Nancy McShane as she has been informed, and believes and further this affiant states that affiant further states that she knows of her own knowledge that said Nancy McShane was a widow before the 4 day of July in the

State of Tenn
year one thousand eight hundred & thirty six. And she knows of her own knowledge that the the said Colonel Willoughby William above mentioned is the same Willoughby Willoughby for whom services said Nancy Williams is at this time trying to obtain pension subscribed and sworn to Phoebe Whyte
Before me 8 th Sept 1849 Peter Brady Morris Justice of the peace
State of Tennessee } Dawson County }
Peter Brady Morris one of the acting Justices of the
peace in and for Dawson county in the state aforesaid do hereby certify that owing to the affliction given in firmity of the same. Thereby I, White the person who has subscribed & sworn to the foregoing affidavit, that she is not able to attend in a court of record, and swear to an affidavit for testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 8 th day of September 1849.
Peter Brady Morris Justice of the peace.

I Robert B. Cartwright Clerk of the County Court of said County do hereby certify that the Brady Morris the person before whom the within affidavit of Mary S. White was subscribed & sworn to was then & now is an Attesting Justice of the Peace in & for said County duly elected & commissioned & qualified & that his commission is dated on the 6th day of March 1848 & will expire on the 6th day of March 1854 & that the signature of said person purporting to be his is genuine. Given under my hand & the seal of said Court at Nashville this 8th day of September 1849.
R. B. Cartwright Clerk of said Court

10880. Nash. Tennessee.
Nancy McMinn, formerly Widow of Willoughby Williams who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 6 June 1802 of in the State of Tennessee who was a Company of Drury commanded by Captain of the the commanded by Col. Shepherd in line for Gen Washington
Inscribed on the Roll of Nashville at the rate of 325 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 th day of March 1850 and sent to Thos. Lumpkin, Present
Total amount, $
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Book
Vol. 1
Chase Clerk, Page 351

1908 May 4. Hist. to Mrs. Genevieve M. Mulligan 1915 Mch. 25 Hist. to Miss Nannie Nichol. & 1916 Jan. 24. Hist. to Miss Alice W. Murdaugh. & 1927 July 28. Mrs. Fannie Buckner advised no cl. for pension for Jos. M. Munn but some data from this cl. all the 1938 Apr. 11. Hist. to Lawson Williams A.D.
36 Rev y WIDOW, &c.
File No. 36 Nancy McAlbin formerly Widow. Willoughby Williams. Priv. Rev. War.
Act: Feb. 2. 1848.
Index: —Vol. W. Page 17.
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Evans Lexington, Kentucky, Maxwell Place April 14. 1908.
Chief of the Pension Bureau Washington, D.C.
My dear Sir,
Please be so kind as to have made at once for me an abstract of the application and granting of a pension to my great Grand mother

Respectfully referred to the Chief Record Division for his consideration and reply to writer. The check for $1. 50 has this day been returned to Mrs. Mulligan by registered letter.
A. H. Thompson (H. J.) Chief Finance Div.
Apr. 28/08.

K. M. Fin. Div. Apr. 28/38. Bkt. ret'd to Mrs. Mulligan Nancy Williams McMinn, 1838 is the year or the number, I am not certain which. I enclose a check for one dollar to cover expenses; if it is more please change figures of check - I am in a great haste. So please let me hear at once - Very truly, (Mrs.) Severine M. Mulligan Lexington Kentucky

Record Division.
Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
April 30, 1908
Searched by S. D. Lamparter
Original No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant, _____ Wid. Nancy Williams McMinn Soldier,
Service, _____
No Widows claim as above Traps Wid. #36
_____ Chief of Division.

No 7105
Nancy McMinn Ten
Det. to Daniel Graham June 28th 1848.
Det. to John Bruce Oct 21. 48
Det. to Thomas Lumpkin Sept 1914,
" to John Bruce 6 th Nov. 1849
" Hon Andrew Ewing 2 nd March 1850
act 4 th July 1836

Pine Bluff Library Association
OFFICERS:
Frank M. Roane, President. Rabbi Joseph Jasin, Vice-President. S. C. Alexander, Vice-President. John B. Speers, Vice-President. Capt. S. Geisreiter, Vice-President. N. J. Gantt, Vice-President. Miss Mary Geisreiter, Treasurer.
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Mrs. W. T. Wooldridge, Mrs. Adolph Bluthenthal, Mrs. Frank Tomlinson, Mrs. Lillian Higginbotham, Mrs. D. H. Saunders, Rev. C. D. Wood, Rev. Frank Thompson, Rev. J. I. Norris, Rabbi Joseph Jasin, H. G. Spaulding,
Dr. Junius Jordan, Chm. Advisory Bd.
Pine Bluff, Arkansas,
May. 14. 1915-
Commissioner of Pension Bureau, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir;
Will you kindly give me information concerning James Knox Jr. of N. C. & later S. C. Did the widow of James Knox Jr. living then in Chester Co. S. C. draw a Pension for the Revolutionary War services of her husband; he fought in the Battles of Kings Mt. and of Cowpens. he was home on a furlough - and was shot through the back door by the Tories while he was shelling corn for his family. This question I am asking for Mrs. M c Corby of this City. Will you also tell me if Willoughby Williams, quoted in Hist. of Central Arkansas as a commissisoued

officer of the Revolutionary War from Va. and spoken of as a "famous General" in that war. if he drew a pension will you kindly send me a copy. This question is asked for Miss Nannie Nichol of this city.
Thanking you for your many and continued courtesies.
Sincerely,
Mrs. C. W. Pettigrew.
Registrar Pine Bluff Chap. DAR.

Rev P. Little Rock Ark. Jan 13 th .
Department of Interior Will you please send me record and war record of William G. Ghy Williams, born 1766 - died 1802. his wife was Nancy Glasco born 1771 - father than this I am not informed - they originally

came from England. I am anxious for their history - I think you is advanced & am very brief - Mrs Alice Williams Murdaugh - 2324 St. 11 th st Little Rock Ark -

110 West Home St.,
Westerville, Ohio.
April 11, 1927.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:
I am seeking some information , which, I have been told you may be able to give me. Can you tell me anything regarding the military career of Ex-Governor McMinn of Tennessee? It was either Joseph or Robert. He was a great uncle of my mother and I am trying to get particulars , that I may join the D.A.R.
Our family history tells us that he was elected Orderly Sargeant, and later had command of his regiment. We do not know what regiment this was. I would appreciate any information you may be able to give me. Thanking you , I am
Very truly yours,
(Mrs.) Fannie Buchert.
The party in question was a near relative of Ex- Chief Justice Harlan

LAWSON WILLIAMS 170 SUMMER STREET BOSTON
March 21, 1938
Veterans Administration Revolutionary Department Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
Please let me have a transcript of the pension application of Nancy Williams, widow of Willoughby Williams , who served in the Revolution in North Carolina troops. He was wounded in the battle of Cowpens. He did not draw a pension as he died about 1802. They are my direct ancestors.
Yours very truly,
Lawson Williams

mm. HF
July 26, 1927
Mrs. Fannie Buchert 110 West Home St., Westerville, Ohio
Madam:
I have to advise you that this Bureau is unable to furnish the history of a soldier of the Revolution unless a claim for pension or bounty land has been made on account of his services.
A careful search of the records fails to show such a claim on file on account of the services of any soldier named Joseph McMinn.
However, from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 36 it appears that Nancy McMinn was allowed pension on account of the services in the Revolutionary War of Willoughby Williams her former husband who died in 1802.
She was the daughter of Colonel James Glassco, Secretary of the State of North Carolina. She married August 4, 1816 at Kingston, Roane County, Tennessee, Joseph McMinn, Governor of Tennessee. He died in 1826 or 1827 at Calhoun, Cherokee Indian Agency, Tennessee at the home of his stepson J.G. Williams.
At the time of her application for pension in 1848 said

section.
Nancy was aged seventy-seven years and living in Davidson County, Tennessee.
It is not stated that her husband Joseph McMinn was a soldier of the Revolution.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

January 24, 1916.
Miss Alice W. Murdaugh, 2324 West 11th Street, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Madam:
In response to your letter of the 13 th instant, you are advised that from the papers in pension claim W. File No. 36, it appears that Willoughby Williams resided in Dobb's County, North Carolina, when he enlisted in 1776 as Private under Colonel Abraham Sheppard, and served seven years in the different grades, including that of Assistant Commissary of Issues; he sustained wound of right arm at the battle of Cowpens, North Carolina, and a wound of right leg, time and place not stated.
He was a member of the State Legislature in 1790, from Dobbs County, North Carolina, where he married January 1, 1786, Nancy daughter of Colonel James Glassco, Secretary of the State of North Carolina. Soldier died June 6, 1802, at Rutledge, East Tennessee, while en route to Tennessee from Greene County, North Carolina.
Their sons Willoughby Williams (6th child) born June 14, 1798, who was in Davidson County, Tennessee in 1850, and J. G. Williams, are the only children whose names are stated.

Nancy Williams married at Kingston, Roane County, Tennessee, August 4, 1816, Joseph McMinn, Governor of Tennessee, who died in 1826 or 1827, at Calhoun, Cherokee Indian Agency, Tennessee, at the house of her son J. G. Williams.
Nancy McMinn was allowed pension as the former widow of Willoughby Williams on an application executed March 8, 1848, at which time she was seventy-seven years of age and a resident of Davidson County, Tennessee.
Very respectfully,
G. M. Saltzgeber
Commissioner.

Division.
May 4, 1908.
Mrs. Geneveive M. Mulligan, Maxwell Place, Lexington, Kentucky.
Madam:
In reply to your letter dated the 24 th and received the 27 th ultimo, you are advised that from the papers in pension claim W. File 36, it appears that Willoughby Williams resided in Dobb's County, North Carolina, when he enlisted in 1776 as Private under Colonel Abraham Sheppard, and served seven years in the different grades, including that of Assistant Commissary of Issues; he sustained wound of right arm at the battle of Cowpens, North Carolina, and a wound of right leg, time and place not stated.
He was a member of the State Legislature in 1790 from Dobbs County, North Carolina, where he married January 1, 1786, Nancy daughter of Colonel James Glassco, Secretary of the State of North Carolina. Sol. died June 6, 1802 at Rutledge, East Tennessee, while en route to Tenn. from Greene County, North Carolina. His widow Nancy Williams married at Kingston, Roane County, Tennessee, August 4, 1816 Joseph McKinn, Governor of Tennessee, who died in 1826 or 1827, at Calhoun, Indian Cherokee Agency, Tennessee. at the house of J. G. Williams -
* Sons: J. G. Williams 6th son mentioned; Willoughby Williams, born June 14, 1792, at Rutledge living in 1850.

File 36.
Nancy McMinn was allowed pension as the former widow of Willoughby Williams on an application executed March 8, 1848 at which time she was seventy-seven years of age and a resident of Davidson County, Tennessee.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Reputed Let 7, Ponce, Aug 12/50 J. Lumpkin July 14/57-
5399. Increase. St.
Tennessee.
Nancy McMinn, formerly widow of Willoughby Williams
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Commissary of Issues
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 375 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9th day of May 1850 and sent to
Thos. Lumpkin Present
Increased from $325.00
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 296 Vol. 3.

8800 Tennessee Nashville Nancy McMin widow of McLaughly Williams who was a Commissary in the Revolution owed from 1837 Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 137 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 th day of Aug t 1837 and sent to
J. Lumpkin Present
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2 Page 194
194

9, 1851 Jemima W. Nancy M. Minn widow of Willoughby Williams
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a bonifary.
one from $375
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 577 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 th day of March 1851 and sent to
J. Lumpkin Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 296 Vol. 3
J. Lumpkin July 8. 1851

50189 Tennessee. Nashvill Marion McName widow of Willoughby Williams
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a
Commissary
Paid from $559
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 559 Dollars 33
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 th day of August 1857 and sent to
D. L. Lumpkin Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 2 11 /16 Vol. 3,
296

Lt Thos Lumpkin 8 May 1850
5399 Tennessee.
Nancy McMinn, formerly widow of Willoughby Williams who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Commissary of Issues
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 325 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 th day of March 1837 and sent to
Thos Lumpkin, Present.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 296 Vol. 3
3

11.880
Tennessee Nashville Nancy Mc Nim formerly widow of Melishly Williams who died on the _____ of _____ in the State of Tennessee who was a _____ in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by _____ in the Revolution for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Nashville at the rate of 339 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 th day of August 1857 and sent to J. L. Lumpkin
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending
Present
owed from $337
Revolutionary Claim,
Act July 7, 1838.
Recorded by J. B. Wrightman Clerk. Book _____ Vol. _____ Page 311
357

8,800 Tennessee
No
Nancy W. Miriam Jones, widow of Willoughby Williams who was a Comm d in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 600 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 st day of July 52 and sent to
Thos Lumpkin present Inc d from 1877, for ann.
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book Vol. 2 Page 195

10880. Increase. Nash
Tennessee.
Nancy McMinn, formerly Widow of Willoughby Williams who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 6th June 1802 of in the State of Tennessee who was a member of the Company commanded by Captain of the Regt commanded by Col. Shepherd in the line for Gen. Washington
Inscribed on the Roll of Nashville at the rate of 375 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9 th day of May 1830 and sent to Mrs. Lumpkin, Present
Total amount, increased from $ 325.00
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Book
Vol. 1
Chase Clerk, Page 351

8800 N. Tennessee.
Nancy McMinn, formerly widow of Willoughby Williams who was a Commissary of Issues in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 325 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 th day of Mar. 37 and sent to
Tho. Lumpkin, Present
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2 Page 194

8800. Increase N. Tennessee.
Nancy McMinn, formerly widow of Willoughby Williams who was a Commissary of Issues in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 375 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843
Certificate of Pension issued the 9th day of May 1830 and sent to
The. Lumpkin Present
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2 Page 194.
Increased from $325.00

8800. Tennessee N. Nancy W. Minn widow of Willoughby Willis who was a Comy in the Revolution
Inc. from $375. Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 577 Dollars Sents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 day of Feb 1857 and sent to
J. Supt Present
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book a Page 194

10.880 Innocence and Na Nancy. McMillin Jones widow of Allentown William who died on the 1802 of in the State of who was a Comry, in the commanded by Captain of the commanded by in the time for Revolutionary
Inscribed on the Roll of Nashville at the rate of 000 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 day of July and 1836 Thos Lumpkin Prest. Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending Inc. from $577
Revolutionary Claim, Act July 7, 1838. R M Rae Clerk. Recorded by Book Vol. 1 Page 367

State of North Carolina, Raleigh 9 th Feb y 1850 I William Hill of the State and City aforesaid, do hereby certify, that I was acquainted with Col o . Wil- oughby Williams and his wife Nancy, formerly of the county of Glasgow in this State, (the name of which county has been altered to that of Green,) and as certify of my own knowledge, they were living together as man and wife in the year 1795, and had at that time several children, some of which were several years old. The family removed to Tennessee in 1799 or 1800, or shortly after. I heard of the death of Col o . Williams and the Marriage of his widow Nancy to Governor McMinn of the State of Tennessee, but when those circumstances, or occurrences took place I cannot say.
Given under my hand this 9 th day of Feb y 1850
W. Hill

10.880
Tennessee N.
Nancy M c Minn for Widow of Willoughby Williams who was a pensioner under the Act of _____ and who died on the _____ of _____ in the State of Tenn who was a Com y in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by _____ in the _____ line for 23 Mo 2 D s Inc. from $375
Inscribed on the Roll of Nashville at the rate of 577 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 th day of March 1857 and sent to
J Humphkins
Total amount, $ Prun
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by N E Robinson Clerk, Book 5 Vol. 1 Page 357

Whereas I Nancy Mc Minn of the county of Davidson and state of Tennessee, having in the year 1847 made a declaration under the act of Congress of the 4 th of July 1836 for the service of my late husband William Gly Williams rendered in the war of the Revolution as an officer in the North Carolina Continental or State line, and it not having been allowed for want of proof of such service, and at my marriage Now I hereby acknowledge my claim under that act and assert one under the act of Congress of the 7 th of July 1838, State of Tennessee } Davidson County }
Nancy Mc Minn
This day Came before me Joseph H McEwen an acting Justice of the peace for said County Nancy Mc Minn and made oath in her own form that the foregoing statements & signature is her act & deed Sworn to this 24 th January 1850 J. H. McEwen Justice of the peace
I Andrew Ewing Member of the 31 st Congress from the 8 th Congressional District of Tennessee hereby certify that I am acquainted with the handwriting of J. H. McEwen that the above is his signature & that he is now & was on 24 th January 1850 an acting Justice of the Peace for Davidson County Tenn
Andrew Ewing
Jan'y 31 1850

State of North Carolina
Office of Secretary of State
I William Hill Secretary of State, in and for the State of North Carolina, do hereby certify, that it appears from a Book of settlements of the accounts of the Officers and Soldiers of the Continental line of this State in the Revolutionary war, that Willib. Williams, A. C. S. was allowed the sum of £260. 1. 1. by a board of Commissioners that sat in the Town of Halifax in 1784. 5. - Given under my hand this 28th day of January 1850
W. Hill Secretary of State

Mar 17/48 7105 John Bruce Nancy M c Minn of Willoughby Williams Oct 1836 Tennessee.
F. 16.
John Bruce Myerfreeboro, Tennessee

Raleigh N. C. August 20. '57
Sir
I should have sent you the enclosed Certificate sooner but I wished to search my bundles of Indents or Army certificates to see if they would not throw some light upon the matter. I have been engaged almost the whole day in the examination and send you the result. If you will compare dates you will see that Willoughby Williams must have been over two years in the service. You can arrive at the same conclusion by calling the £ two dollars, & a half, and allowing $40 pr. month
Hoping that you have suffered no inconvenience by the unavoidable delay & wishing you all success in the prosecution of the case I am
Very respectfully
Yours &c
Wm. J. Clarke

North-Carolina, Newbern District,
1783
THIS may certify, that Wilby Williams of Robbs County, for Militia Duty, as per Capt. David Pay Roll, was allowed the Sum of Seven dollars ten Shillings specie, this 24 Day of January 1783
Sam d Coor. John Hawks
District Auditors.

A
Mrs Nancy Williams Fay. Dy Daniel } Fairfield

3 Payetteville, Dec. 6 th 1890.
Dearest Nancy
I herewith take the liberty of informing you that my self and your dadda are in good Health & Spirits
Only my Bill for dying poor Dobbie died on Saturday last a most hard @ 45. against it. 43. for it when it was on its 2 nd reading = Who what makes amends for that is N o Burn has got

The Next Assembly which is to set in Dec r & it is not determined whether the last day, or the first Monday.
I am soon on that Road when James G. P. Collier comes I shall send you what you wrote for, they will set off from this place on Wednesday, next. Give my Compliments to your Mamma Mr. Martin Mr. Martin Miss Phoebe. & all the rest.
My son not excepted Mind and Honor & obey him

and not let him have any thing to tell me of his ill treat- ment. when I come home only that he has lost the Tit.
I expect to be at home about Tuesday week next.
I have nothing more Only I remain Your Loving Husband While life lasts
M c Williams Mrs M c Williams

Storer
July 27/50
Order Aug 10/50
11 Dec 14/50 July 13/51
Homework with answer

Vernonville Decatur county Ga July 6. 1950
Dear Sir
I have received information from the War Department that the pension certificates are always sent to the person who files the papers for the applicant. Sir I am the only person, who files the papers, and have had the entire control over the case of Mary McEllin who was applicant under the act of 1838. And no pension certificates were ever sent to me in sd case. And I recently received information from the pension office at Nashville. That the agent at that place on the 14 of last month paid over to Mrs. McEllin $4500. Sir please as soon as you receive this letter, to write me if you know to whom you sent sd pension certificates and whether Mr. Williams has performed any services, which were useful in sd case or either Mr. Thomas has performed any services in sd case, that were useful. I am truly mortified, and I am apprehensive that some person has been interfering with my business. I have performed a great deal of hard labour in sd case. And I am now on the decline of life. And it is very hard for me that great impositions to be practised upon me. Mrs. McEllin is a lady of will no right. But I am apprehensive that impositions will be practised upon me in other cases. Please let me know why sd most excellent rule of the department was departed from in this case. Please write me immediately to Vernonville Decatur county Ga. And keep the contents of this letter a profound secret.
J. S. Edwards Esq Commissioner of
Your obedient servant in haste John Bruce.
Pensions Washington City D. C.

Washington D.C. May 9th, 1850
Sir,
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your favor of yesterday's date, offering an increase of pension to Mrs. Nancy McKein, of Tennessee, formerly the widow of Willco. Williams, say from $25 to $375 per annum; and I accept the same accordingly. You will have the kindness to cause new certificates to be issued and sent to me at your earliest convenience.
I am Sir,
Mostly resp'y,
Genl. C.O. St. A.
H. R. Memphis.
Col. J. R. Edwards
Commiss'ry of Pensions.

Washington D.C. September 14, 1849
Sir,
Willoughby Williams reputed to have been an Officer in the War of the Revolution, and said to have served in the an' ast. Commissary of Issues Capacity of Captain Major and Colonel , in the A.G. Continental Line May I respect- fully ask that you request an investigation of the "Washington Pa- pers" for the extent of said service.
I am, Sir,
Most respectfully Your Ob. Servt Th. D. Kim.
(over)
A. L. Edwards Esq., Commissaire of Pensions.

The information sought for in the request made on the other side is with a view to establish the proof of service in the case of Mrs Nancy McLean for widow of Wiloughby Williams. I am will please to furnish me with the objections to the admission of this claim - Junepec 20 th , 1836. Mo. reply
H. L. Lumpkin " "
Col. Edwards Comm ee of Pensions

Relizgo N o
Compt Office
April 13 1850
I William J. Collins Comptroller of Public Accounts in and for the State of North Carolina, do hereby Certify, that it appears from Book A. No 11 page 60, Wiloughby Williams was paid One Hundred Pounds (£100) in addition to the payment Certified to, in former Certificate, (purporting to have been for Military Services rendered in the Continental Army), given under my hand and Seal this day and date above written
Wm J. Collins Compt

Washington D.C. April 15th, 1830
Sir, I enclose herewith, a certificate of the Comptroller of North Carolina, showing more evidence of service in the case of Mrs. Nancy McMillan of Nashville, Tenn. formerly the widow of Col. Willis McWilliams. Will you be pleased to inform me the additional sum which she will be entitled to, and what course I shall pursue to obtain it.
Yrs. truly Yours etc. &c.
J. Norvell
Col. J. S. Edwards Comr. of Pensions

Washington
May 3rd 1850
Sir,
I have the honor to return you herewith three certificates in the case of Mrs McMillan of Nashville Tennessee, for the purpose of obtaining an increase of her pension.
Hon. Mr. Bell enclosed you some ten days ago a certificate from the Comptroller of North Carolina, showing an additional payment of £100, made to Col. Willoughby Williams, who served in the Revolution as a Company of Issuers. You will much oblige me by causing new certificates to be issued at your earliest convenience - and forward Thomas Lumpkin Esq.
I am Sir
With respect
your obed. Serv.
Col. J. L. Edwards Comr. of Pensions.
Andrew Ewing

Nancy McNeill Jenn all? Act 1838
Milly Glaze Geo all? Act 1838

Nancy McMinn, act 9th July 35 Zemspere & roll.
Please allow Mr. Ames to see the papers. I am the authorized attorney.
By clerk Ames — for L. H. Dampier , May 25. 54 Col. D. F. Little

Increase
Allowed from $557. per an to $559.33
2 years service
M d /4.04. on pay of $60 per m. " 7.26 " " " 40 per m.
M. 24.09 com Mar 4 th 86
Nancy McMillin formerly wid. of William Williams
H. Lumpkin
Washington

Asst Commrs of Issues, allowed by Resoln of Compts June 2 77 pay at the rate of $60 per mo for Jan 186, 2000 hours of Compts
William Williams A.C.I. Compt Expense £ 260 1 1 as " 100  360 1 1 2 1/2  720 1,800 60 per mo 900 (15 mo) 60  300 300

5 15.177
5
Nov Aug

Am: Oct 27 Feb 18, - Jan;
B. D. B.

Register's Office.
27 June 19.8
To the Commissioner of Pensions
About the middle of March last some papers were received & ought to have been received at the Pension Office, in behalf of Nancy McMeinn, claiming a Pension on account of her former husband Willoughby Williams, who was an Officer, (perhaps Col?) in the Revolutionary War from North Carolina. —
The papers were sent from Murfreesboro, Tenn by John Bruce, who is not a man of skills or packet, and Mrs McMeinn is anxious to learn something of their destination or fate. —
Will you be so good as to let me know whether they have been received or acted on? If Mrs McMeinn is entitled to any thing I shall be glad of it; if not, I know that she will not wish nor expect it. —
Very Respectfully,
Daniel Graham. —

FREE
May 10 48
Wesley J. Edwards Esq. G. W. Crump Esquires commissioners of Pensions Washington City D. C.
May 10 1848 Nancy McIntire M rs of South

May 10 1848 Nancy McMinn Wid of Joseph
May 10 48
FIVE
Nelson J. Williams A By Mr. Gump Esquire Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D. C.

Murfreesborough Rutherford County State of Tennessee. May 1. 1849.
Gentlemen
please write me, and let me know whether the papers, in Nancy Morning case, has ever reached you; or not. I sent of said papers on th 8 of March last. I found the pension certificates in Martha Ragodale's case, in the hands of John Bruce Esquire of Galatin Tenn. on the 24 th of April last. Said certificates were issued on the 25 th of January last, and by mistake transmitted to my name sake John Bruce by mistake. Which mistake, has delayed the payment of said claim most three months, and produced heavy expenses. I shall for the future caption my letters to the department in the following words, Murfreesborough, Rutherford county Tennessee. And the department, in all cases, in which I am employed will please transmit their documents to the place immediately above named, Gentlemen. I now tender to you, both my best respects, for your talents and the faithfullness, with which you have trans-

acted your business, ever since you have, been acting in the sphere in which, you now move.
J. S. Edwards Esquire Commissioner of Pensions
I am your obedient servant John Bruce
L. W. Crump Esquire.
Acting Commissioner
of Pensions.
Washington City.
D. L.

Raleigh 28 th Janry 1850
Dear Sir
Your favor of the 23 rd instant was received on the 26 th and on examination of the book of settlements I find the allowance made to Willab. Williams as stated by you. Therewith send you a certificate stating the facts as they appear on the book. I do not know what A. C. S. stands for, but they letters stand as I have placed them. You sent me 20 cents which pays for the search and certificate.
Very respectfully yours &c.
W. Hill
Thomas Seumkin Esq.

Sept r 17 th 1849. addl. int. Nancy McMillin
J. Edwards Cogswell Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D. C.
FREE

Nashville Tennessee September 11 th B. 1904
Sir
In the case of Nancy McMillan who is an applicant for a pension, I have transmitted to you the affidavit of Shelby S. White which affidavit proves the marriage of said Nancy McMillan to her late husband William to have taken place in time to authorize her to retain a pension. You will call upon my worthy friend Thomas Lunsford will furnish you with the proof of Colonel William Williams services in the revolution. Please return your returns to me at Murfreesborough, Tenn.
J. L. Edwards Esquire Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D. C.
I am your client's John Bruce

Raleigh 20 th Feb y 1850
Dear Sir
Your favor of the 14 th instant is received and I am sorry to say I have not been able to find any thing more respecting Col o Willoughby Williams. I have caused careful search to be made where I hoped to find something of his appointment as an officer in the revolutionary war, but did not succeed. I have no doubt but some evidence could be found in the Comptrollers Office, if he was at home, but he is at present absent; he may return shortly, and perhaps it would favour the cause of the widow to write him. It would at all times afford me pleasure to aid my old friend in procuring her just right.
Yours respectfully
W. Hill
Thomas Lunkin Esq.

Nashville March the 8 th 1848.
Sir
I have in this letter transmitted to you the papers in Mrs Nancy McMinns case. And I hope for a decision  decision in her favour. If you want any further information, with regard to the character and standing of Mrs Nancy McMinns and with regard to the character & standing of Mrs Mary Sheppard White, you will please enquire of the president of the United States and his lady and of Major Daniel Graham the fourth Auditor of the treasury the lady of the United States and his lady. Please make your return in this case to Murfreesborough. And do pray sir send me on the pension certificate in Martha negotiable case if you are ever going to send it. For I transmitted the third declaration to you on the 6 th of December last as I stated to you in a letter previous to this time. It is now going on four months since I sent you said 3 rd declaration and yet I never have received any return whatever from you. In Nancy McMinns case we presume, the proof of Col Will

longly Williams services are on record in the War office of the United States. We have no proof of his services here at this time. She has proven her marriage with Col Williams & that she is the legal wife, and she has proven, that she was after the death of Col Williams mar- ried to Governor Joseph McMillin in 1816. And she has proven, that said Governor Joseph McMillin is dead. And she has proven that she was a widow on the 4 day of July 1836. And consequently I have arrived at the conclusion that she has fully and emphatically made out her case according to the requirements of the law and the rules of the Depart- ment.
I am my dear sir with sentiments of great respect your obedient ser- vant.
J. S. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D. C.
John Bruce.

Smith Charleston
March 7 th 1850
Sir
Allow me to request that you will give your early attention to the claim, of Mrs. Nancy McWilliams of Tenn. widow of Willoughby Williams, when she removed the lot Gov. McWilliams, to a pension
Respectfully
Your Obt. Servt.
J. M. [unclear]
Edward Edwards Esq. Comm. - Muscogee

Raleigh N.C. Compt Office March 25 th 78 50
I William H Collins Comptroller of Public Accounts in and for the State of North Carolina, do hereby certify, that the name of Willoughby Williams A.C. J. was allowed the Sum of Two Hundred and Sixty One Pounds One Shilling and One penny £ 260. 1. 1 d for services performed in the Continental Army as will appear of record Book No 28 page 102 (Bound Book). I also certify that other payments appear to have been paid Willoughby Williams for like services, but the records do not specify the particular time of service nor do they show the officer under whom the same was performed. Given under my hand and seal
Wm H Collins Compt.
260. 1. 1 2 3/4 520 130 1650 325 - 131

Payment to be made at
Nashville by Joel M. Smith
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
Tennessee
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book C Vol. 1 Page 351
J. P. Chase Clerk.

Income
Issue New Certificates Under Act of July 38 March 43, 7 March 44 12 July 48.
$375 p An
accounting what has been paid if any at the rate of $325—
Thomas Sampson Present

Washington February 10 1850
Dear Sir
I have the honour of enclosing you the certificate of Wm. Hill Secretary of State of North Carolina in support of Application of Mrs Nancy McMinn widow of Col. Wm. Williams. This case was sent you some ten days since by me. I wish this certificate filed with the papers and as speedy action on the case as possible.
Yrs Ye
Andrew Ewing

State of North Carolina
Comptroller's Office August 20th. 1831.
I, William S. Clarke, Comptroller of Public Accounts, in and for the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that it appears of record in said office, among the payments made to sundry persons on account of Military services in the Revolutionary War as follows to wit:
Willoughby Williams, whose name is also spelled Willoby Williams
Book A. No. 11 page 60. £100 specie (One hundred pounds) "Army certificate," which I suppose to be Certificate No. 81. hereunto annexed signed by B. M c Culloch & H. Montfort. Book G. No. 87 page 225 "Willoughby Williams A. C. S. £260 1s. 0d. specie (Two hundred and sixty pounds, one shilling, one penny.)
Book No. 40 "Officers Accounts" "Willoby Williams, A. C. S. £650" "Journal of Remarks" of Army Commissioners, explanatory of Book No. 40, says of this charge which is number 46 "A. C. S. £650, 13. Charges 8 mo. 13 days in 1777, 40 dnp. and three and a half mo. in '78" The meaning of which is, that Willoby Williams Assistant Commissary of Issues presented his account in which he charged the State for his services as Assistant Commissary of Issues, during eight months and thirteen days, in the year 1777, at forty dollars per month, and three and a half months, in the year 1778. Which account was allowed.
Also a payment dated January 1st. 1781 $485 \frac{60}{100}
Also a payment of £2. 8s. specie (Two pounds, eight shillings) Book No. 90 page 21.

Also a payment of £37 10s specie Thirty seven pounds ten shillings specie for Militia service as per indent No. 1243 issued January 5th. 1783.
All which payments were for personal services and not for the commissary's department
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of office the day and year above written Wm. J. Clarke Compt r .

Payment to be made at Nashville by Jed M. Smith Esq
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
Nashville
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1848, Page 291 Vol. 3.
H. E. Robinson Clerk.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848, Nancy M c Minn, widow of Willoughby Williams who was a Commissary in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of 577 _____ dollars and _____ cents per annum, commencing on the 4th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage. Former payments, at $375 per annum, to be deducted.
Given at the Department of the Interior this 8 th day of March one thousand eight hundred and fifty one.
Alex H. H. Stuart
Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned
J. E. Heath Commissioner of Pensions.

Washington May 3rd 1831
Sir, Please receive here with the Pension Certificate of Mrs. Mary Mc Minn, for 7, widow of Col. R. McMillan. Williams, returned with a view to a further augmentation of her Pension say to $600 per annum. The evidence of further payments made to him as A. C. I. I sent in some time ago.
I have the honor to be Sir, Very respectfully Thos. D. Campbell
Hon. J. E. Heath, Commr. of Pensions.

Pensin Office July 8. 1851
Sir:
The case of Nancy McMinn has been re-examined. Her much of the payments certified to in the late Comptroller's Certificate as made to Mr. Hughly Williams was for military service, does not appear. It must be shown on what account each of the items was allowed, whether as his actual pay or in the settlement of his accounts. The proportion of specie certificates should also be stated and, as far as possible, the years embraced by them.
Very Respectfully Yours &c H. S. Evans for Com. of Pensions
J. Lumpkin Esq Pensin.

Brief in the case of Nancy McMinn, former wife of Willoughby Williams County and State of Tennessee acts 7 July 1836 v e
Claim, ( "original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Additional Record evidence showing that Willoughby Williams served as A.C.I for more than two years. His widow's pension is therefore increased to 600$
Name and residence of Agent
Thomas Lumpkin Present
Thornton Triplett
Examining Clerk.

Brief in the case of Nancy M c Minn wid of Willoughby Williams Davidson County and State of Tennessee act of July 7 th . 1838.
Claim, ( "original" or "for increase." ) For increase
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
480 11 60 13 600 150 750 340
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Additional record evidence filed showing that Willoughby Williams served sixteen months and four days after July 2 nd 1777 and more than seven months and twenty six days previously to that date. see Comptroller's Certificate.
16 600 8 540 24 60
Name and residence of Agent.
J Lumpkin Washington DC
H. H. Davidge Examining Clerk.

Thos. Sampson Esq. Nashville Augt 12 th 1857
My venerable old Mother urges me again to write you, and to request you to be sure and send her Certificate by the 4 th of Sept., she fears she may not live even to that period, she is however in good health for one so old. I hope you will be able to ascertain if any thing more can be had in time to return her Certificate by the 4 th Sept., if it is not here, she will be greatly troubled by it, for fear she will not live to make her "drows" as she calls it. We have been heated on this still by our own friends, an Union Compromise from evil friends. I hope they will get the record Respectfully Will. Williams

Payment to be made at
by
Nashville Lee M. Smith
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
Tennessee
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1848, Page 296 Vol. 3 ,
Clerk.
A. W. Knightman

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848, Nancy McMillin, formerly widow of Willoughby Williams who was a Commissary in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of five hundred fifty nine dollars and Thirty three cents per annum, commencing on the 14th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage. Usual biennial former payments at the rate of $559.33 per annum. Given at the Department of the Interior this twenty second day of August one thousand eight hundred and fifty one
Wm. A. Graham
Acting
Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned
J. H. Call
Commissioner of Pensions.
2/559.33 279.66.

In exon Nancy McLean, ma of Memphis Williams do
Term - Sec 7 - July 1858 - 2 Ad. 23 mo. 2d. Comg $577 $577 - per ann from 4th Mo 1856, extra
2 years. Farm payments at $375. to be deducted.
sent over to J. Lumpkin Present -

Washington February 1 1850
Dear Sir
I herewith enclose additional evidence in the case of Mrs Nancy McMillin of Tennessee formerly the widow of Willa Williams whose claim has been asserted under the act of 4 th July 1836
Her amended declaration under the Act of 7 th July 1838, evidence of marriage and payment for services as an officer in the North Carolina Continental line as per certificate of Mr Hill being now enclosed and I hope satisfactory,
Your early attention to this matter and information to me of the result
Will much Oblige
Yrs &c
Andrew Ewing
J. L. Edwards Com d &c

Washington DC May 9th 55
Sir,
enclosed therewith the declaration of Mrs Nancy Ann of  the  1st  of  the widow of Willa Williams, for County Court Yours The Trustee
Ans Committee of Pension

James E Heath Esq Sir
Washington June 8. 1852
In the Case of Nancy McMinn formerly widow of Wilkingsby Williams of Tennessee Act 7 July 1838, the following facts appear, that she was first placed upon the Pension Roll at the rate of $325. per Ann. afterwards was increased to $375. per Ann. In March 1851 was further increased to $577. and in August last, upon the production of additional evidence, it was again increased from $577. down to $559 33 / 100 per Ann. The evidence filed shows clearly that instead of reducing the amount allowed in March 1851 Mrs McMinn's pension should have been raised to $1000. per Ann.
The certificate of the Secretary of State as well as of the Comptroller of North Carolina establishes clearly that Wilkingsby Williams was an Apt. Commr. of Issuer, in the Continental Line, and as such was in Continuing Service from the time of his ap- =pointment until his discharge. The precise date of his Commission or of his discharge is not shown, but the Comptroller's Certificate states clearly that he served 8 mos 13 days in such

in 1777, and that he received a payment of 485 62 for his services to 1 st Jany 1781. This would be sufficient to cover a period of more than three and half years service, which is all that is required to entitle Claimant to a full pension.
But there are other payments to Williams subsequently to 1781. One for $37.10 on 5 Jany 1783, and one as a final settlement for $2601.01. Made by the Board at Halifax which was in session in 1784-5. The several payments to Williams for his services as A. S. S. will amounts to upwards of $2000. The Comptroller States that the pay of that Officer allowed by North Carolina was $40 per Month. At that rate the payments made to Williams would show a service of 4 1 / 2 years. Whether therefore we take the different periods it is shown by recd proof that he was in service or the amount of the pay he received, as the guide in the adjustment of this Claim, the Conclusion that Mr. McMinn should be placed upon the Pension Roll at $1000 is irresistible.
By a Resolution of the Old Congress of June 1777, the pay of Asst. Commissioners of Issac was raised to $60 per Month. The Certificate of the Comptroller shows a payment to Williams of $650 13 for 8 mo 13 days service at $40 in 1777, and 3 1 / 2 months in 1778. He served therefore more than 6 mo in 1777, after his pay was raised by the act of June.

It is shown also by another Certificate that an Indent for £100. was issued to him for Service in 1778 and further Certificate for £485 10/ for Service up to 1 st Jan y 1781 was paid him, this together with the payments of £37. 10. in 1783 and £240. 1. 1. in 1784-5 will give a Continuous Service from the time he was paid for in 1777 until after 1781. which is all that can be required to authorize an enlargement of this pension Therefore at the request of Thomas Lumpkin Esq who is Mrs McMillans authorized Agent Respectfully ask that her Claim may be re-examined and that she may be placed on the pension Roll at the rate of £100- per Annum which the Services of her husband entitles her to receive
Very Respectfully Yours Obedient Also L. Ames

Increase
Nancy McMillan formerly widow of Willoughby Williams Deer
Act 7 July 1838 1 st
2 yrs. after com of Issues
$600 per
annum from 4 mch '36
except two years
Deduct former payments at the rate of $877 per
annum -
Thos Lumpkin
G. C. Ames
Present

No 14080. Nancy M (Mum) pms mo of Willoughby Williams Tenn.
act 7 July 1838
adm. 13 minutes @ mrs Lany of Issac $325 00 p ann
from 4 March 1836 to 4 th March 1841
adm. acts 3 March 43 17 June 44 & 2 Feb 48 $325 00 p ann
from 4 March 1843
Thos. Lampkin Present

Amount of Expenditures for Julius the 3 part 9
[Faint mirrored handwriting from the reverse side of the page]
Amount for

Pension Agency Nashville Tennessee August 3 rd 1852.
Sir. Your notification of the Increase of Nancy McMinns Pension from $577. to $600. per ann um under Act July 7 th 1838, March 3 rd 1843 &c, dated 24 ult is rec d
On examination of the books of this Agency, I find that the payments to Mrs Mc Minn to 4 March last have been at the rate of $559 33 per annum, instead of $577.
How the discrepancy occurs I am at a loss to determine unless the rate per annum in the notification of March 8 th 1851 & that of the Pension Certificate then issued differ.
Please give me the necessary instructions in the premises.
Very Respectfully Your O bt Servant F. M. Smith Pension Agent.
J. E. Heath Esq Comm r of Pensions Washington City D.C.

Raleigh N C
Compt Office
I William G Collins Comptroller of Public Accounts in and for the State of North Carolina, do hereby certify that the name of Wiloughby Williams A. C. J. appears in Book of Settlements Army accounts No 19. as having been paid by the State the Sum of Four Hundred and Eighty five Dollars and Sixty Cents ($485. 60) for Military Service up to 1 st Jan y 1782, given under my hand & Seal this 16 th day December 1850
Wm G Collins Comptroller

Washington, D.C. Dec. 5. 18 th 1850
Sir,
I have the honor to enclose herewith the certificate of the Hon. Wm. H. Collins, Comptroller of Public Accounts for the State of North Carolina, showing a payment of $485.60 made to M c Clough Williams Asst. Commissary of Issues in the war of the Revolution.
M rs Nancy McMillin of Tennessee formerly the widow of the said Col. W m . Williams who is now in the receipt of a pension under the law of the 4 th July, 1838, and for whom I am acting as Attorney, desires me to press her claim for this additional payment made to her husband, which she has so long been applying for, but failed on account of want of the proof of his service.
Hon. J. E. Heath, Commr. of Pensions
I have the honor to be, Sir, very resp y , Your att. Serv t J. D. Quimby

Thos Samplers      Nashville Feby 2nd 1851
Depr your letter of the 28 th ultimo was recd, the one you wrote me some time since was taken out of the office by my son who had the misfortune to have his house and papers burned and this letter with it and I do not know of a until the receipt of yours of the 28 th ,
I enclose you the certificate delivered to my mother by the pension agent, the asking be attached, the old lady is afraid she will not draw her pension on the 4 th of March, now New at hand I have assured her that you would have the papers here in time to enable her to do so Wishing you continued success
I am Respectfully Wm Williams

Pension Office July 17, 1851-
Sir:
I herewith return Mrs. Nancy McMinns Pension Certificate, and have to inform you that I find in the records no warrant for increasing her pension. The certificates of the Comptroller of North Carolina do not show whether all the payments mentioned by him were separate or whether the larger ones may not, in some cases, be the aggregate of payments previously made. The service of her husband as Assistant Commissary have already been allowed for 15 months it must be shown that he received more than $1350. as pay.
I am, sir, respectfully
M. & P. Secy
H. S. Evans
for Com. of Pensions.
J. Sampkin Esq Pursuer.

Raleigh N.C. Feby. 26th. 1857.
Sir
My predecessor in the office of Comptroller handed me a memorandum of your desire to obtain some information from the office which I now hold, respecting the services of Henry Smith and Willoughby Williams in the Revolutionary war. You will please let me hear from you on the subject. Both of the names appear of record and having lately discovered evidence, in this office, which has not heretofore been used relating to such matters, I doubt not that I shall be able to furnish you with valuable information. The searches when thoro' (& none other ever should be made) are very laborious and I never depart from the rule of requiring the fee to be prepaid viz:
For search $2. 50 Search & certificate $5
Very respectfully
Your ob't serv't
Wm. J. Clarke
Compt'.

State of Tennessee ) 12 County Court of said Davidson County, county in the State of Tennessee at March session 1848
And the said court, after hearing the foregoing declaration and affidavit read as hereby declare their opinion, that the above mentioned Willoughby Williams was first a private soldier and afterwards an officer in the Revolutionary War, and did serve as stated in said declaration And said court do further declare their opinion that the said Nancy McMillin who has subscribed, and sworn to the forego- ing declaration, and Sarah S. Whyte & Mary McMinn who has sub- scribed and sworn to the foregoing affi- davit, are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
In testimony whereof we have hereunto set our hands This 8 day of March 1848 Isaiah Grigsby Clerk Will Williams Nancy Paul
Members of the county court Davidson County

I Robert B. Eastman 13. Clerk of the county court of Daviesson county in the State of Tenn do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court, in the matter of the application of Nancy McMillin for a pension
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office. This 8th day of March ——— 1949.
Robt. B. Eastman Clerk of said court