Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 32,607, James Williams, Va.

SERVICE
Williams James
NUMBER
Va.
S. 32.607
and War of 1812
CONTENTS
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19.379 Arkansas. Kentucky
James Williams 2 o
Cumberland in the State of Kentucky who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Turney of the reg t commanded by Col. Lewis in the King's mile time for two years. from 1778.
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 80 Dollars — Cents per annum. to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 day of August 1833 — and sent to Pensioner Burksville, Ken.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 $160. Pensioner's allowance ending 4 Sept " 40
Died May 2, 1851 $ 200.
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J. M. Wilson Clerk, ok E. Vol. 7. Page 33

See letter to applicant of Hon. Mr. Garth 29 Aug 1833
Cir to Pen 11 Sept 1838.
To Arkans. from 4 Sept 1837-27 Sept 1838. Notification sent to J. W. Farley Hempstead C. H. Arkans.
10 August 1855. Warrants for arrest to death of prisoner, for Woodruff P. 99, refused to 3 d Auditor. - death of prisoner 2 d May 1851
Arrest

No 25603
James Williams Cumberland County Kentucky
from 1778 private 2 yrs. $80.
St. King Bth Cumberland County Kentucky

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
183
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. These points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of James Williams Cumberland County Kentucky
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Vol. 1778 — 3 — private Col Campbell, 70 years Revolutionary war record   Served " " — 3 — " Col Searcy, Col Darny Sullivan County, Virginia Witness certified credible papers correct   Served 1779 — 3 — " Col Searcy, Col Chill   Served " " — 3 — " Col Searcy, Col Chill   Served " " — 3 — " same officers   Served " " — 3 — " same officers   Served 1780 — 3 — " same officers   Served 1780 — 4 — ranger — — — — —  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c., Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ 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 provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I _____ of the Court of _____ do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this _____ day of _____ &c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____, who has hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
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 A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the _____ and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the _____ and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____ &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his

alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. { Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? { To an Officer. { Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, 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. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] 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 claimant's 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.
[k] The notes from [a] to [e] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule is note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

No. 9
James Williams
(child of)
Act 18
$13.15
Sept. Aug. 13.
Regd. No. 3,999 dated sent to Treasury 18 th August, 1855
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STATEMENT.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
THIRD AUDITOR'S OFFICE,
The United States,
To the children of James Williams, dec.
pensioner of the Arkansas Agency, per Act of Congress of 7 June 1832
Dr.
For his pension from 4 Mar 1857, to 2 May 1857, at $80 per annum $ 13.15
Stated Aug 13 1855, by W. T. R. Saffell Clerk.
Treasury Department,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE.
Examined August 14 th 1855, by
J. Sepsford
Clerk.

Declaration for order to obtain the benefit of an act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832
State of Kentucky County of Cumberland ss
Personally appeared before us composing the county court of Cumberland county this 11 th  of Feb 1833 James Williams aged 76 years who being first duly sworn accor- ding to law, his oath do hereby make the following statement or declaration in order to obtain the benefit of an act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 This declarant entered the service of the United States in the year 1778 under Col John Campbell and John Linn as a volun- teer and served in Virginia for 3 months His second tour was performed in the same year under Col Severn and Capt Henry Linn. He served in the same country for 3 months. He was volunteer this time and all the rest of his service
His third tour was performed in 1779 under Col Severn and Capt and Chiles. He served this tour again on the fron- tier of Virginia. He served 3 months His fourth tour was performed in 1779 under Severn and Chiles for 3 months His fifth tour was performed under the same officers for the same time.

His sixth tour was performed under the same officers for the same length of time -
His seventh tour was performed under the same officers for the same length of time - This was in 1780
In 1780 He was appointed by Capt. Suny and commanded a company of rangers in the country around Holston Valley. He served this time 4 months and this old declarant began to in form the war department that he was an honest man that in 1813 he served under the glorious shell in Canada He served in all 2 years and one month
He has a living witness to prove his service. He resided in Sullivan County Virginia when he entered the service He lived there until about 30 years ago and then moved to what is now Cumberland County Ky where he has resi- -ded ever since. He never received any discharge because his officers did not think it worth while to give the soldiers any. He fought a battle at Boyd- ton in 1780. He has a record of his age at his own house free for inspection He refers to John W Emerson Milton King and many others for his character as to veracity and military service He has no documentary evidence

of his service he relinquished all claims to any pension or annuity except the present and declared that his name is not on the pension rolls of the agency of any state. Subscribed and acknowledged the day and year of view
James his Williams mark
We Edw I Bullock and Samuel Stockton there being no clergyman to be obtained do state that we are well acquainted with James Williams and as further state that we believe him to be 70 years of age and that it is generally believed in the neigh- borhood in which he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution & that we concur in that opinion. Subscribed & acknowledged the day & year of view
Edw I Bullock Samuel Stockton
And the court do declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter & after putting the interrogatories pre- scribed by the war department that the applicant is of the age & served in the manner that he has stated in his declaration & we further declare that Edw I Bullock & Samuel Stockton are men of credibility & their state- ments are entitled to credit given under our hands the day & year of view
J McEmerson PCC
J King
Adrian Baker Pcc

Question 1 st As I was born in Sullivan County Virginia in the year 1763
2 nd I have in my own possession the Record of my age
3 rd When called into service I was living in Sullivan co. Virginia Lived there until the year 1802 then removed to Campbell county Ky where I now live & have lived ever since
4 th I served as a volunteer private soldier in all my tours
5 th I was acquainted with & frequently saw while in service Colonels Williams Campbell & Cleveland
6 th I never received a written discharge for any of my tours as I believe & now recollect that if I did they are lost or destroyed.
7 th The answer to this interrogatory is on the bottom of the 2 nd page
James Williams mark
The most convenient Branch bank of U. S. is that at Louisville Ky & post office Burkesville Ky Answer M. King Clerk Campbell Co. Ky.

Application for a Transfer County of Hempstead ss.
On this 8th day of August 1838 before me the subscriber a justice of the peace for said County of Hempstead personally appeared James Williams 2nd who on his oath declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the Company Commanded by Captain John Lurey in the Regiment Commanded by Colonel William Campbell in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the state of Kentucky from whence he has lately removed that he now resides in the state of Arkansas where he intends to remain and wishes his pension to be then payable in future
The following are his reasons for removing from Kentucky to Arkansas
The greater portion of his children having removed to Arkansas and particularly those with whom he most desired to live
Sworn and subscribed to before me the day & year aforesaid
Birkett D. Jett. J.P.
his James F. Williams 2nd Mark
State of Arkansas ss County of Hempstead ss
On this 8th day of August 1838 personally appeared William Cheatham before me Birkett D Jett a justice of the peace in and for the county and state afore- said and being duly sworn states on oath that James Williams 2nd "who has taken the above oath is the person described in the affidavit"
Wm. Cheatham
Subscribed to me this 2 8th day of Augt 1838 Birkett D Jett J.P.

I Birkett D. Gitt. do hereby certify that William Cheatham who has taken the foregoing oath as to the identity of James Williams and is a person of veracity Given under my hand as a justice of the peace this 8th day of August 1838 Birkett D. Gitt J.P.
I Allen M. Oakley clerk of the circuit court of Hempstead County state of Arkansas do hereby certify that Birkett D. Gitt who administered the foregoing oaths and whose certificate is herewith attached is a duly Commissioned justice of the peace for the county of Hempstead and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office at Washington this 8th day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty Eight.
Allen M. Oakley Clerk

Little Rock Ark. 23 rd July/55.
Mr. E. Woodruff.
Recd. Aug. 11 th /55.
Little Rock Ark. let's know Mr. Pay the two shillings before the end of January. Yours of W.E.W. for Commr. J. Mc. [unclear]
Respectfully replying to the 3 rd order -
and is 1833
W. Randall Clerk.
2 1/2
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Pension Agency Office, Little Rock, Ark.
23 July. 1855.
Sir,
Enclosed you will find voucher for arrears of Pension due to James Williams I st , late a Revolutionary Pensioner on the roll of this of- fice, at $20. per annum, with Pensions of $10. from his children, for Mrs. Williams & Resiah Perdue husband, authorizing me to receive the amt. due them.
If the voucher be found in due form, as I believe it is, you will please to forward me a Treasury Warrant, payable to my order, on Sub- Treasurer New-York, or the depository in this City.
Respectfully,
Yr. obt serv t
Wm E. Woodring Atty.
for John W. Williams and Resiah Perdue Husband.
L. P. Waldo, Esq. Com r of Pensions, Washington City.

Little Rock, Ark s .
23 July, 1855.
Received of Thirteen Dollars and ten cents, be- ing for one month and twenty-nine days' Pension due to John W. Williams and Kesian Perdue, only children of James Williams 2 d , deceased, from the 4 th day of March to the 2 d day of May, 1851, (the day of his death), for which I have signed duplicate Receipts.
$13 10 / 100
Wm E. Brodmyff.
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DEPT. OF THE INTERIOR
Little Rock, Ark s .
23 July, 1855.
Received of Thirteen Dollars and ten cents, be- ing for one month and twenty-nine days' Pension due to John W. Williams and Kesian Perdue, only children of James Williams 2 d , deceased, from the 4 th day of March to the 2 d day of May, 1851, (the day of his death), for which I have signed dupli- cate Receipts.
$13 10 / 100
Wm E. Brodmyff.

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State of Arkansas } County of Hempstead } p.
I, Simon T. Sanders Clerk of the Circuit Court & Ex-Officio Clerk of the County Probate Court, in and for the county aforesaid, do hereby certify, that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to said county court that James Williams 2 nd was a Pensioner of the United States at the rate of Eighty Dollars per annum; was a resident of the county of Hempstead, in the State of Arkansas, and died in the said county and State in the year 1854, on the 2 nd day of May; that he left no widow, but left two children whose names are: John N. Williams and Kessiah Pardue (formerly Williams), and that the wife of Daniel Pardue "and that the Pension Certificate of said Pensioner has been lost, and, after due search and inquiry, thereof, it cannot be found."
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my seal of Office, at Washington, in the said County & State, this 2 nd day of July 1855.
S. T. Sanders Clerk of the County Court of Hempstead County, Arkansas.
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State of Arkansas, 3 d Hempstead County, 3 d
Be it known, That before me, R. L. Phillips an acting & duly commissioned Justice of the Peace in and for the county aforesaid, duly authorized by law to administer oaths, personally appeared John H. Williams and Kariah Perdue (late Kariah Williams), and made oath in due form of law that they are the only children of James Williams 2 d , the identical person who was a Pensioner, & is now dead, & to whom a Certificate of Pension was issued, which is lost, & after due search and inquiry therefor, it cannot be found.
That deceased Pensioner resided in Hempstead County, in the State of Arkansas for the space of about 18 or 20 years before his death; and that previous thereto he resided in Cumberland County, Kentucky.
John H. Williams Mrs. K. Perdue her X mark
Sworn & subscribed, this 9 day of June 1855, before me.
R. L. Phillips J.P. Notary Public
Know all men by these Presents, That we, John H. Williams and Kariah Perdue and Daniel Perdue her husband, of the county of Hempstead, in the State of Arkansas, only children of James Williams 2 d , who was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, do hereby constitute and appoint William E. Stevens, of the city of Little Rock, in the State aforesaid, our true and lawful Attorney, for us & in our names, to receive from

The Government of the United States the balance of said Pension, from the fourth day of March, One thousand eight hundred and fifty-one, to the second day of May, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-one, being the day of his death.
Witness our hands & seals this 9 day of June 1855.
J. W. Williams Seal Knox Pardon Seal Daniel P. Pardon Seal
Sealed and delivered in the presence of: R. L. Phillips George Harrison
State of Arkansas Hempstead County
I, Simon D. Sanders, Clerk of the Circuit Court of the county and State aforesaid, do hereby certify, that Robert L. Phillips is a Justice of the Peace, in and for the said county, duly commissioned and qualified, that his commission was dated on the 2 nd day of April 1855, and will expire on the 18 th day of October 1856; and that his signatures herein before written are genuine.
Given under my hands, & the seal of said county, this 2 nd day of July 1856.
S. D. Sanders Clerk.

State of Arkansas, } County of Pulaski, } ss.
Be it known, That, on the 23 d day of July, 1855, before me, an acting & duly commissioned justice of the Peace in & for the county aforesaid & duly authorized by law to administer oaths, personally appeared William E. Woodruff, the Attorney named in the foregoing Power of Attorney, and made oath, that he has no interest whatever in the money he is authorized to receive, by virtue of the foregoing Power of Attorney, either by pledge, mortgage, sale, assignment, or transfer, and that he does not know or believe that the same has been so disposed of to any person or persons.
Wm E. Woodruff
Sworn & subscribed the day and year last above mentioned, before me, N. J. Holleman J. P.
State of Arkansas, } Pulaski County, } ss.
I, Gordon S. Peay, Clerk of the Circuit Court & ex-officio Clerk of the County & Probate Courts, of the County & State aforesaid, do hereby certify, that H. F. Holleman is a Justice of the Peace, in & for said County, duly commissioned & qualified; that his commission was dated on the 14 th day of October 1854, and will expire on the 14 th day of October 1856; and that his signature above written is genuine.
Given under my hand, & the seal of said courts, this 23 d day of July, 1855.
Gordon S. Peay Clerk.
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March 2, 1940
BA-J/AWF James Williams S. 32607
Honorable Wade Kitchens House of Representatives Washington, D. C.
My dear Mr. Kitchens:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request that you be furnished for Mrs. Mabel I. Wilson, El Dorado, Arkansas, information in regard to her ancestor, James Williams who served in the Revolutionary War, in Captain Chiles' company, Colonel Sevier's regiment.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in claim for pension, S.32607, based upon service of James Williams, in the War of the Revolution.
James Williams was born in the year 1763, in Sullivan(?) County, Virginia. The names of his parents were not given.
While residing in Sullivan County, James Williams served in 1778, three months as private in Captain John Luny's company, Colonel William Campbell's Virginia regiment; he served again in 1778, three months in Captain Henry Turney's company, Colonel Sevier's regiment; he served in 1779, and 1780, five tours of three months each, in Captain Chiles' company, Colonel Sevier's regiment, during this service, was in a battle on Boyd's Creek; he was appointed captain of a company of rangers, and served four months, in 1780.
James Williams served, also, in 1813, under

"Shelby, in Canada."
James Williams continued to live in Sullivan County, until sometime in 1802, when he moved to Cumberland County, Kentucky.
He was allowed pension on his application executed February 11, 1833, at which time he was a resident of Cumberland County, Kentucky.
August 16, 1833, one James Williams gave his address, Burkesville, Kentucky.
In 1838, the soldier, James Williams, stated in Hempstead County, Arkansas, that he had moved to Arkansas and the "greater portion of his children" were living in Arkansas. The names of his children were not designated, and there are no further family data.
The soldier died May 2, 1851.
If Mrs. Mabel I. Wilson would like to obtain the name and address of the person who received the last payment of this pension, it is suggested that she apply to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and furnish the following data:
James Williams Certificate #19379, issued August 29, 1833 Rate $80.00 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832 Arkansas Agency, transferred from Kentucky.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

James Williams' Kansan from Ky. to Ark's
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Lab Williams is Laurens from Ky to Arkansas petitioner
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WAR DEPARTMENT.
PENSION OFFICE,
27 th Sept 1838.
Sir:
In conformity with the regulations of this Department, you have this day been transferred from the Roll of Kentucky to that of Arkansas to take effect from and after the 4 th September 1837.
I am, Sir, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.
Mr. James Williams Esq.
U. S. Pensioner.
Care of James M. Shirley Esq. Hempstead Co. H. Arkansas.

Free FREE
Mr Evans
J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington City
Recd

Hampstead Court house Ark. 8th Aug 1838
Sir
Enclosed you will find the application of James Williams for a Transfer of his name from the pension roll of Ky. to this State. He has drawn his payments up to 4 th September 1837. He will be pleased to have you make the Transfer immediately that he may draw his last semi-annual payment before the money is returned to the Department by the agent for this State according to the law of 8 th April last.
Very Respectfully
your obt Servt
James W Finley
for
James Williams
J. L. Edwards. Comd. Pensions

Burkesville Ky Aug. 16 th 1833
Hon John L. Edwards
Sir James Williams of the county of Cum- berland State of Ky an old soldier who faithfully served his country for many years in the War of the revolution would respectfully represent unto your honour that some time in the spring of the present year he forwarded to your department an application for a pension under the provisions of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. A few days since he received a certificate for $26.26 cents per annum. He states that from the provisions of the act referred to, the length of his services (he humbly conceives) entitles him to receive one year full pay. He therefore has determined to request your attention to his application again. He sends a sum- mary of his services as set forth in his original dec- laration now in your office conceiving and craving that you will do him the justice to revise his declaration and correct any error that may have occurred through the inadvertence or mistake of some of your clerks. He does not believe that any blame should be attached to you or any of your clerks but attributes it to the fallibility of our nature. He honestly believes that if any error be detected in your department it will be quickly cor- rected. He thus boldly urges his claim because if as is dis- coverable from the spirit of the act Congress viewed the

Pensions as debts due the old soldiers he thinks that he is entitled to the whole debt and so small a portion when others who are getting full pay for services of less duration he thinks a degradation. The following is a brief detail of the services of James Williams a soldier of the Revolution. That he entered the service of the United States as a private volunteer in the year 1778 under Col. William Campbell and Capt. John Lury. He also served under Col. Lewis & Capt. Lury. He served in all more than 2 years. The particular periods and durations of the terms are now especially described in his original declaration. Upon this representation of facts he requests an additional certificate for as much more than $26.26 as you may think his services entitle him to. Please direct your answer to me at Burksville Ky. with great respect I am
sir
Your m. ob. Serv.
James Williams

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Bethlehem Ky Aug 16.
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Com. pension Washington City
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Hon John G. Edwards
Asheville N.C. Aug 16.
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James William
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I Robt Crockett of the county of Cum- berland State of Ky - aged 78 years do on my oath state that from age and vicinity to I do know of his service State that he served as follows He entered the service 1778 and served 6 months under different officers He also knew of his having served in 1779 under Genl. Clarke He served this year in all 12 months In 1780 I knew of his having served 7 months under Capt. Linn and other officers -
Robt Crockett mark
State of Ky. County of Cumberland to wit. Personally appeared before me John M. Emerson a justice of the Peace for Cumberland county Ky. Robt Crockett and made oath that the above affidavit is true and I do further state that the said affiant is a man of credit and veracity. Given under my hand this Feb 11th 1833
J. M. Emerson JP

Kentucky Cumberland County ss. Milton King the Clerk of the County Court for said County do hereby certify that John M. Cameron, Alfred King & Obediah Baker, whose signatures are subscribed to the foregoing Certificates and affidavits, are Justices of the peace in and for said County, duly Commissioned and qualified, that their signatures are genuine and their official acts are entitled to Credit -
Given under my hand and the seal of my Office in Purksville this 2 d day of March 1833
M. King

Northern Bank of Kentucky Lexington 19 th Sept 1838
Sir
In reply to your favor of the 11 th Inst. I have to inform you that James Williams Esq. a pensioner on the Roll of the agency under Act 7 June 1832 at Eighty Dollars per Annum has been paid to the 21 st day of September 1837 and will not be paid again at the Agency
I am very respectfully
Your Obt. Servt
Jno. Tilford Pres by Jno Milton Coll
J L Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.

Worwam Sept 26.
J. J. Paton Esq. Commissioner of Revenue Washington D.C.
J. J. Paton
Worwam

32 607 Reg INVALID.
File No. 32 607
James Williams Pri Rev War
Act: June 1 st 32
Index:—Vol. 9 , Page 356
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1912 Oct. 11 Hist. to Miss Alta Green V.L.H. 1917 Mar. 23. Tombstone data to Sittie P. Hardy. aw 1928-Oct. 25. Hist. to Cora M. Laurey aw 1929 Apr. 22. Hist. to Mrs. W.P. Bowdry, A.N.Y. 1930 Dec. 10. Cora M. Laurey adv. as to cost of photos aw 1931 Apr. 23. Tombstone data to A.S.B. Memorial Br. Ages 1934-Aug. 10. Mrs. Cora M. Laurey adv. of interest price for photos STUFF 1934 Sept. 14. Photos mailed to Mrs. Cora M. Laurey + account. Div. mt f.d. 1940 m. di. 2. lien to Cong. Wade Kitchens for Mrs. Mabel J. Wilove aw

Pension Bureau. Washington D. C.
Sir:
Please send me the Pension Record and all family data of the 2 following Rev. Soldiers vis: - "John James of Sumter Co S. C. 1840" - also
"James Williams a Rev. pensioner of Hempstead Co, Ark in 1840"
Address.
Miss Altima Green
Bay City Texas c/o Judge W. Thompson
Oct. 3. 1912.

Rev Rec Jms
Batesville, Ark., March 8, 1917
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.,
Dear Sir:-
The Arkansas D. A. R. is anxious to mark the grave of one James Williams, who served in the Revolutionary War, and who died & in Washington, Hempstead Co., Ark., Any information you can give me will be most greatfully received.
Sincerely
Stella Pickett Hardy State Regent Arkansas D. A. R.

This was filled in on Form 57 - Revised July, 1931. Det. Adm. - Certification
SEPTEMBER 12
1934
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THIRTEEN PAGES ARE TRUE
PHOTOSTATIC COPIES OF THE ORIGINALS THEREOF, ON FILE IN REVOLUTIONARY WAR CLAIM FOR PENSION OF JAMES WILLIAMS, SURVIVOR FILE NO. 32607,
FRANK T. HINES

Rev. & 1812 No. 248
September 5, 1934.
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Rev. War claim for pension of James Williams, File No. S.32607.
Actual 1 of each page.
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$3.25.....13 pages
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Kindly leave margin of 1 1/2 in. at top of each page and return papers in folder with corresponding name and number The word "omit" written in pencil on those pages which are not to be copied.
Chief, Rev.&1812 Wars Section

Rev. 1812 No. 248
Ms. A. 9. 2. 20
about List of papers of Mrs. Sarah L. Lacey. Rept. 15, 1934: Pal's. Decl. Feb. 11-1833, including affid., of Robt. Crockett, J. M. Emerson & M. King, attached by blue ribbon & seal — 6 p — Pal's, let.
Let. to Hon. John L. Edwards from col. dated Aug 16-1833 — 2 p Pal's. appl. for transfer Aug 8-1838 — both sides — 2 p James N. Finkle for Genl. Williams submittal appl. for trans. Aug 8-1838 — 1 p Let. from N. B. Bank of K. Rept 19-1838 to J. L. Edwards signed Geo. Telford Pres. of two Milton CK — 1 p two jacket — 1 p
Kindly leave margin of return papers in folder with corresponding name and number. The word "omit" written in pencil on those pages which are not to be copied.
Chief, Rev. War Section

August 10, 1934.
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Mrs. Cora M. Lourey 1415 Harrison Street Oakland, California
BA-J/MMHF/ady James Williams S.32607
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to the copy of a letter dated December 10, 1930, forwarded by you and received in this office July 28, 1934, in regard to photostatic copies of papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.32607, based upon service of James Williams in that war.
Since the quotation of fifteen cents a page for photostatic copies was made to you on December 10, 1930, the cost has been increased to twenty-five cents a page, which makes the cost of thirteen pages now $3.25, or $3.50 certified.
Your remittance enclosed is $2.20, making the amount due for the certified copies $1.30. Upon receipt of this additional amount by money order drawn to the order of the Treasurer of the United States, the copies will be made and mailed to you. Should you decide not to have them made at additional cost, $2.20, the amount of your present remittance, will be refunded.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

April 23, 1931
War Department Office of Quartermaster General Memorial Branch Washington, D. C.
Rev.&1812 Wars Section AWF:MLB
Dear Sir:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 32607, that James Williams was born in 1763 in Sullivan County, Virginia.
While residing in Sullivan County, he enlisted and served with the Virginia troops, as follows:
In 1778, three months as private in Captain John Luny's company, Colonel William Campbell's regiment; again in 1778, three months in Captain Henry Turny's company, Colonel Sevier's regiment; from in 1779, fifteen months in Captain Chile's company, Colonel Sevier's regiment; and in 1780, four months in command of a company of rangers.
He also served under Shelby in Canada in the War of 1812.
He was allowed pension on his application executed February 11, 1833, at which time he was living in Cumberland County, Kentucky.
The soldier died May 2, 1851.
Very truly yours
Tombstone data only
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

Rev.&1812 Wars Section. MMHF
December 10, 1930.
Cora M. Lourey, 1415 Harrison Street, Oakland, California.
Dear Madam:
You are advised that photostatic copies of original papers on file in Revolutionary War claim, S.32607, James Williams, will be furnished you at the rate of fifteen cents a page.
The number of pages to be copied is thirteen.
Should you desire to have them certified allow twenty-five cents additional for the set.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this bureau by money order drawn to the order of the Commissioner of Pensions.
Very truly yours,
E. W. MORGAN, Acting Commissioner.

1415 Harrison Street, Oakland, California.
November 28, 1930.
Bureau of Pensions War Department Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
Attached hereto is copy of a letter received from the Bureau of Pensions, giving data re: James Williams, my great great grandfather.
In a letter just received from the Kentucky State Library at Frankfort, Ky., they suggest that I write to you requesting a copy of James Williams' application for pension, which will give to me quite a history of his life, members of his family, etc. This is the information I am seeking to complete our family history record.
Will you kindly advise the cost of such a copy of application, so that I can send remittance to cover amount.
Thanking you for this service,
Very truly yours,
Cora M. Lourey.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Washington
October 28, 1928.
Mrs. Cora M. Lourey Hotel Harrison Oakland, California.
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 32607, it appears that James Williams was born in 1763 in Sullivan County, Virginia.
While residing in said Sullivan County, he enlisted and served with the Virginia Troops as follows:
In 1778, three months as private in Captain John Luny's Company, Colonel William Campbell's Regiment; again in 1778, three months in Captain Henry Turny's Company, Colonel Sevier's Regiment; from 1779, fifteen months in Captain Chile's Company, Colonel Sevier's Regiment; and in 1780, four months in command of a company of rangers.
He also served under Shelby in Canada in the War of 1812.
He was allowed pension on his application executed February 11, 1833, at which time he was living in Cumberland County, Kentucky.
In 1838, he was living with his children in Hempstead County, Arkansas, no names are stated, nor are there any further family data.
The soldier died May 2, 1851.
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

Rev.&1812 Wars Section. AWF
April 22, 1929.
Mrs. W. P. Bowdry, 1804 Sixth Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas.
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 32607, it appears that James Williams was born in 1763 in Sullivan County, Virginia.
While residing in said Sullivan County, he enlisted and served with the Virginia Troops as follows:
In 1778, three months as private in Captain John Luny's Company, Colonel William Campbell's Regiment; again in 1778, three months in Captain Henry Turny's Company, Colonel Sevier's Regiment; from in 1779, fifteen months in Captain Chile's Company, Colonel Sevier's Regiment; and in 1780, four months in command of a company of rangers.
He also served under Shelby in Canada in the War of 1812.
He was allowed pension on his application executed February 11, 1833, at which time he was living in Cumberland County, Kentucky.

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In 1838, he was living with his children in Hempstead County, Arkansas, no names are stated, nor are there any further family data.
The soldier died May 2, 1851.
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No widow made a claim for pension on account of this soldier's service.
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN, Acting Commissioner.

October 25, 1928
Mrs. Cora M. Lourey Hotel Harrison Oakland, California
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 32607, it appears that James Williams was born in 1763, in Sullivan County, Virginia.
While residing in said Sullivan County, he enlisted and served with the Virginia Troops as follows:
In 1778, three months as private in Captain John Luny's Company, Colonel William Campbell's Regiment; again in 1778, three months in Captain Henry Turny's Company, Colonel Sevier's Regiment; from in 1779, fifteen months in Captain Chile's Company, Colonel Sevier's Regiment; and in 1780, four months in command of a company of rangers.
He also served under Shelby in Canada in the War of 1812.
He was allowed pension on his application executed February 11, 1833, at which time he was living in Cumber-

land County, Kentucky.
In 1838, he was living with his children in Hempstead County, Arkansas, no names are stated, nor are there any further family data.
The soldier died May 2, 1851.
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C., _____, 190_____
S.F. 32,607
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of James Williams a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1778 3 mos. Pvt. John Lang Wm Campbell Va.   1778 3 mos. Henry Tarnay Senior   1779 15 mos. Childs Senior   1780 4 mos. in command of Co. of Rangers   He also served under Shelby in the war 1812 in Canada.  
Battles engaged in, _____  Residence of soldier at enlistment, Sullivan Co. Va.  Date of application for pension, July 11 1851  Residence at date of application, Cumberland Co. Ky.  Age at date of application, 61 in Sullivan Co. Va. in 1763. May 2, 1851
Remarks: He was living with his children in Humphreys Co. Ky. in 1838 - no names are stated nor is there further family data.
Very respectfully, AK
Commissioner.
Wor 1812

March 23, 1917.
Stella Pickett Hardy, Batesville, Ark.
Madam:
In reply to your letter of the 8" instant, you are advised that from the papers in the claim, S. 33,607, it appears that James Williams was born in Sullivan County, Va. in 1763, served between 1778 and 1780 in the Va. Troops, and also during the War of 1812 in Canada, He was allowed pension on account of his services in the Revolution while residing in Cumberland County, Ky. in 1833 and he was living in Hempstead County, Ark. in 1838. He died May 2, 1851, place not stated.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Above furnished Lombstone - for

WADE H. KITCHENS, M. C. SEVENTH DISTRICT ARKANSAS
COMMITTEES: FLOOD CONTROL ACCOUNTS CIVIL SERVICE EDUCATION ELECTIONS No. 1
HOME ADDRESS: MAGNOLIA, ARKANSAS
SECRETARY: MISS FLORRIE STEVENS
Wade H. Kitchens Congress of the United States House of Representatives Washington, D. C.
February 29, 1940.
Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sirs:
Mrs. Mabel I. Wilson, El Dorado, Arkansas, has requested me to secure certain information regarding her Revolutionary ancestor. aw (your list 1931) DL
If you have any record of the service of James Williams, Chiles Company, Sevier's Regiment, during this war, will be glad to know the date of birth as given in his enlistment record, marriage record, place of enlistment and date of death.
Thanking you for any information you may give me as to the above, I am
Yours very truly,
Wade H. Kitchens WADE KITCHENS.
WK:FS

Rev #1812
BA-J/MMHF/ady James Williams S-32607
1415 HARRISON STREET Oakland, California.
August 21, 1934.
Veterans Administration Washington, D. C.
Attention: A. D. Hillier Assistant to Administrator.
2977
Gentlemen:
As per the request contained in your letter, attached hereto, enclosed is a Post Office money order for $1.30, which completes the amount necessary to obtain a photostatic copy of James Williams application for pension.
May I have this as soon as possible as I would like to have James Williams great grand daughter, now 85 years old, see the copy. She is not in the best of health, but is looking forward with keen interest to reading same.
Thanking you in anticipation of an early receipt of the copy,
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Very truly yours,
(Mrs) Clara M. Lowrey
1415 Harrison Street Oakland, California.

1415 HARRISON STREET Oakland California.
July 23, 1934.
Veterans Administration Bureau of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
Attached hereto is copy of a letter received by me in 1930 relative to my great, great grandfather, James Williams' original application for pension.
Enclosed is Post Office money order for $2.20, which covers the cost of photostatic copies of said application, and the certification of same.
Should this amount be incorrect, kindly advise so I may send the additional cost.
Thanking you kindly for this service,
Very truly yours,
Cora M. Lourey (Mrs) Cora M. Lourey. letter to m.o. enc 2

In reply refer to: Rev. & 1812 Wars Section MMHF
C O P Y
VETERANS ADMINISTRATION Bureau of Pensions
Washington
December 10, 1930.
odd mps. Cora M. Lourey 1415 Harrison Street Oakland, California.
2.20
Dear Madam:
You are advised that photostatic copies of original papers on file in Revolutionary War claim S.32607, James Williams, will be furnished you at the rate of fifteen cents a page.
ac The number of pages to be copied is thirteen.
Should you desire to have them certified allow twenty-five cents additional for the set.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this bureau by money order drawn to the order of the Commissioner of Pensions.
Very truly yours,
2529
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

WAR DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE QUARTERMASTER GENERAL WASHINGTON
IN REPLY REFER TO QM 293 A-M Collins, Eli
April 14, 1931
Subject: Military Service.
To: Veterans Administration, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
1. It is requested that the records of your office be searched with a view to identifying the military service of the following Revolutionary War veterans:
Eli Collins James Williams. Sent Apr 23-1931
2. Please return the applications with your reply.
For The Quartermaster General,
A handwritten signature in cursive, appearing to read "R. E. Shannon".
R. E. SHANNON, Captain, Q. M. Corps, Assistant.

QM 293 A-M Collins, Eli
R. E. Shannon April 14, 1931 Captain, Q. M. Corps, Assistant.
Subject: Military Service.
To: Veterans Administration, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
1. It is requested that the records of your office be searched with a view to identifying the military service of the following Revolutionary War veterans:
Eli Collins James Williams.
2. Please return the applications with your reply.
For The Quartermaster General,
R. E. SHANNON, Captain, Q. M. Corps, Assistant.

1804 Sixth Ave., Fort Worth, Texas, Feb. 2, 1929.
U.S. Dept. of Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir,
Will you please send me all data connected with the Revolutionary pension of JAMES WILLIAMS, of Burkesville, Kentucky. In 1838, he asked, at Hempstead Court House, Ark., for a transfer of pension. Would like to have date of his death, when pension was transferred to his widow.
Thanking you in advance, I am,
Yours truly,
C. H. Bowdry (Mrs. W. P. Bowdry.)

Oakland, California November 8, 1928.
Mr. E. W. Morgan Acting Commissioner Bureau of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Re: Revolutionary War Pension Claim S 32607-Jas. Williams.
Sir:
Receipt of your letter dated October 25th relative to the Revolutionary War Record of James Williams is acknowledged.
I wish to thank you sincerely for the information as it relates to my great- great grand father, and is a record I may well be proud of.
Very truly yours,
(Mrs) Sara M. Lowrey.
Hotel Harrison Oakland, California.

Hotel Harrison, Oakland, Calif. January 19, 1928.
The Pension Bureau Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
The writer is the great great granddaughter of James Williams who passed away May 2, 1851, and was buried in the old cemetery at Washington, Hempsted Co., Arkansas.
I am trying to trace his record as a soldier in the revolution, and I have been advised that the Pension Bureau might have some record thru a pension granted to him.. I have a letter dated March 7, 1848, in which is stated:
"Old Grandfather was in town today fixing up his pension papers for the year."
The family came from Wales (I understand) and settled in Virginia during the Colonial days, and James Williams was only 13 years old when the revolution started. He served with George Washington's army. From Virginia they moved to Cumberland County, Kentucky, then to Hempsted County, Arkansas in 1833.
Am giving the above information which may assist in tracing the desired information.
He may have served in the war of 1812, as well as the revolution.
If possible, I would like to obtain his military record, place of birth, and any other information of interest.
Thanking you kindly for your cooperation,
Very truly yours,
(Mrs) Cora M. Lowrey