Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 18347, David Williams, N.C.

SERVICE
NUMBER
N. b. _____
Williams, David Drucilla or Drusilla
N 18347
CONTENTS

4894 North Carolina.
Drucilla Williams widow of David Williams who died on the _____ day of _____ 1828. of _____ in the State of No Carolina who was a Private in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by A. Y. in the _____ line for _____
Inscribed on the Roll of Fayetteville N.C. at the rate of 51 Dollars 25 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1831, and ending 8 th Nov r 1847.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 th day of Septem r 1849 and sent to J. L. Smith Esq. Washington City.
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending _____
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the _____ }
Recorded by Book C
Vol. _____
J. P. Chas Clerk Page 185
Let J. G. Baret Aug 3 rd 1850

Certificate
We the undersigned citizens of Chatham County North Carolina do certify on oath that we always understood that David Williams Dec d husband of Drucilla was a soldier in the Revolutionary War and we have no doubt of it and we believe that their oldest child (David) Stephen Williams to be seventy years of age - sworn and subscribed this the 12 th day of May 1846  Before
Wm Harnock
I certify that W m Harnock his William his Harnock & John Harnock his John his Harnock subscribed to the marks above his marks in my presence  Aspen W
I Asaiah Burnett one of the acting Justices of the Peace in & for Chatham County do certify that George W. Eling Wm William Harnock & John Harnock the above Deponents are all Respectable citizens of Chatham Co; and their statements are entitled to credit; Given under my hand 12 May 1846.  A. Burnett
State of North Carolina Chatham County on this 15 th of May 1846 personally appeared before me John C. Rigg one of the acting Justices for said County; Thomas Dison a resident of said County and made oath according to law that he was well acquainted with said William Dec d  Dec d Drucilla his wife and their family; and frequently heard said said William say he was a private soldier in

The N. Carolina Militia in the War of the Revolution and has also heard his Father (Viz Lewis Pearson) who was a soldier in the Revolution say that said David Williams was a soldier in the Revolution and that he being Stephen Williams Eldest child of said David & Priscilla is seventy years of age; and he further saith that the said David & Priscilla were People of truth & trustability and he has no reason to doubt the legality of their marriage; and further that many years ago long before he was born of Priscilla has heard said Priscilla say that she carried her second child Anne; and went with her Hus- band David Williams to a Place on Haw River called the Redfield Ford where he joined the army and went into the service of his country from which he returned this 15 th of Febry 1846.
Reference Thomas Purson Esq r
John E. Ruggles Esq r
I certify that Thomas Purson the above deponent is a man of truth and his statements are in title to credit This 15 th day of May 1846
John E. Ruggles Esq r

State of North Carolina, Chatham County I Nathan A. Hedman clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for Chatham County do hereby certify that A. G. Hinton, Isaiah Burnett, and John C. Riggins whose names appear to the foregoing proceedings are acting Justices of the peace for the County of Chatham and the same is in their own proper hands writing and full faith and credit are due all of their official acts as such - I further certify that I have made diligent search for the Marriage bond of David & Drusilla Williams but am unable to find it -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of office at Pittsborough the 16 th day of June A. D. 1846 N. A. Hedman C.C.

State of North Carolina Chatham County This the 25 day of November one thousand eight hundred and forty eight Pursuantly came William Mann aged 75 before me Thomas Mann one of the justices of the peace of the court of pleas and quarter sessions for the county of Chatham and being duly sworn according to Law deposeth and saith that he was at the House of David Williams and Druy his wife in the year of 1790 and that time the said David and Druy his wife had eight children Stephen Williams and the others under named and the said William Mann further states that he has been a acquainted with the said David and Druy his wife and their family from the above named date until their decease the said in a few miles of him in Chatham County and both were members in the Methodist church and was a respectable people and I have all reasons to believe that David Williams served in the Revolution war and this deponent saith no more Wm Mann The S. Clayton of the said Thomas Mann do hereby certify that I am acquainted with the above written person and he is a man of truth and stands in good credit given under my hand this 25 day of November 1848 John Mann J.P.
State of North Carolina Chatham County this the 25 day of November 1848 came Henry Mann before me Thomas Mann one of the justices of the peace of the court of pleas and quarter sessions for the County of Chatham, and after being duly sworn according to Law deposeth and saith as follows to wit: and the said Henry saith that he is 47 years of age and that he has been a acquainted with David Williams and his wife Druy and their family from his first residence until their decease and that he had heard David Williams say he was in the plantation battle at Guilford in Orange County under Capt. Nelson in the year of 1781 and that he heard the said David Williams at other and divers of times state that he was in service of the United States in a and under the officers of the army and that he has good to be sure that the said David Williams served in the Revolution from the accounts of him and his labours

and the said Henry further states that the said David Williams died on the 8 day of November 1848 living the under named children to wit Stephen Williams and James Williams and Joseph Williams and Ann Williams and Sarah Williams all of lawful age and the said Henry Mann further states that he has no interest in said Pension
Thos Mann J.P. Henry Mann
and of the said Thomas Mann do hereby certify that I am acquainted with the said Henry Mann and he is a man of credit and truth given under my hand and seal this 25 day of November 1848 Thos Mann J.P.
state of North Carolina Chatham county this 25 day of November 1848 before me John Pendergrop before Thomas Mann and after being duly sworn according to law deposes and saith that he has been acquainted with David Williams and living his wife and he as aforesaid heard of David Williams being a soldier in the old war and he has no doubt in his mind but the said David was a soldier and served his country under General Taylor, Win. Patterson and others as I have heard frequently speaking by old people and this deponent saith no further
Thos Mann J.P.
John Pendergrop
I Thomas Mann do certify that I am acquainted with John Pendergrop and he is a man of truth and respectability in witness my hand this 25 day of Nov 1848
Thos Mann J.P.

State of North Carolina, Chatham County. I Nathan A. Steadman clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, for Chatham County, certify that Thomas Mann is a Magistrate co above, and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine — In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of office, and subscribed my name, this 12 th day of December A.D. 1848
N. A. Steadman Clerk of the Court of Chatham County

State of North Carolina Chatham County
On this the 15 day of May 1849 came Stephen Williams aged seventy four years old before me Thomas Mann one of the acting Justices of the peace for said county of Chatham and after being duly sworn according to Law deposed and sayeth that he saw his father David Williams and Captain Christmas returning or going in to the service in the old war and he also states that he saw his father and Captain William Nicholson came to his fathers House and he was informed that they were not in the service of the United States and further has heard his father and others speaking of the the battles they were in he further states that he has seen his father and mothers children, ages in a bible that his grand mother held and which contained all the ages of David Williams and Drusilla Williams his wife Stephen Williams was born in one one thousand seven hundred and and seventy five and John Williams was born in one thousand seven hundred and seventy seven and Mark Williams was born in one thousand seven hundred and seventy one one and Ann Williams was born in one thousand seven hundred and eighty one and Elizabeth Williams was born in one thousand seven hundred and eighty three and William Williams was born in 1785 and Samuel Williams was born in 1789 and Jesse Williams was born in 1781 James Williams was born 1792 and Sally Williams was born in 1794 and Eunice Williams was born in 1796 and Delly Williams was born in 1799 and the said Stephen Williams on his oath states that the above dates of David and Drusilla Williams children is just and true and the said Stephen further states that Drusilla Williams died on the 8 day of November 1847 and and subscribed this day and date as above written
Thos. C. Mann J.P.
Stephen Williams
This 15 day of May 1849 I thus Mann do hereby certify that I am a qualified with Stephen Williams and I believe him to be a man of truth and credit given under my hand seal office
Thos. C. Mann J.P.

State of North Carolina Chatham County
3 I Nathan B Stedman Clerk
of the courts of Pleas and quarter sessions for Chatham County do hereby certify that Thomas Mann and Young Oldham both are acting Justices of the Peace whose names are affixed to the within affi- davits and due faith and credit is to be given to their official acts
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal of office as of office in Pittsborough the 24 th day of July A.D. 1849.
N. B. Stedman C.C. By D. S. Riddle S.C.

State of northcarolina Chatham county this the 8 day of June 1849 came Henry Mann aged 47 years old before me young Oldham one of the acting Justices of the peace for the said County of Chatham and after being duly sworn according to Law Deposed and sayeth that he was a acquainted with David Williams and Priscilla Williams his wife and that Priscilla Williams died the 8 day of November 1847 leaving the follow named children to wit Stephen Williams also Elizabeth also Jesse also James also Sally all of lawful ages and the said Henry Mann further states that he has heard the said David speak of being in the battle at Guilford Court House in 1771 — under Captain William Peterson as a volunteer in the Hovey company and the said Henry states that he has been acquainted with the family of David and Priscilla Williams for thirty years and that he was a member of the church in Guilford and subscribed this the day and date above written Young Oldham JP Henry Mann
I the said Magistrate do hereby certify that I am a qualified with the said Justice and he is a man of truth and honesty and has the young Oldham bracket given under my hand June 8 1849

State of North Carolina } On this 1 st day of May Chatham County } 1845 Came before me Edwin Snipes Am of the acting Justices of the peace for said County and a member of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Druzilla  Williams a resident of the aforesaid County and State, aged 77 years who being first qualified according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the Benefit of the Act of Congress passed on the 4 th day of July 1836 for the benefit of Certain Widows, That she is the widow of the late  David Williams  Deceased who served several of duty in the War of the Revolution. She is of advanced age and loss of memory she is unable to testify the different names that her husband was under. She is the Com. mod. of Captain  David Williams that he was a private soldier in the War of the Revolution and that she was married about the year 1774 seventeen hundred and seventy four in Chatham County N.C. That her husband the said David Williams Deceased about the year Anthonio eight hundred and twenty eight That she has not married since the death of the said David Williams but remains his widow. That she knows family register that her oldest child viz Stephen Williams is seventy years of age. Sworn to and subscribed on the above date before me
Edwin Snipes J.P. Druzilla Williams I the said Justice of the peace do hereby certify that the above declarant Druzilla Williams

is a Woman of truth and respectability and that I believe her to be as old as she represents herself to be I also certify that from her advanced age and infirmity she cannot attend Court to make her said declaration, and I further certify that she is held and accounted to be the Widow of the said David Williams and that she still continues to be a Widow given under my hand on this 8 th day of May 1845
Edwin Snipes J.P.
Quincillin Williams
State of North Carolina Chatham County
I Nathan B.
Stedman Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions, do hereby certify that the foregoing declaration & accom- panying affidavit of Mark Smith were this day read, examined, & approved by our said Court.
I also certify that Edwin Snipes whose name appears to the foregoing proceedings is & was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the peace in & for the said County & that the signature purporting to be his are genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my said Court on this the 13 day of May 1845.
Nathan B. Stedman 666

Aug 3/20
7940-43 8424 "
Honorable
James L. Edwards
Comm: of Pensions
[Faint, mirrored bleed-through text from the reverse side of the card]

Payment to be made at Fayetteville N. C by James Huske Agent for paying pension- ers, in the Agency of Fayetteville North Carolina.
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book C. Vol- ume 1 Page 185. by
J. P. Chase. (Clerk.)

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
Claim for Military Service.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States, of the 4 th July 1836, Drucilla Williams dec d late of North Carolina widow of David Williams, who was a private in the Revolutionary war and died on the 1828, is inscribed on the Pension roll at the rate of $51. 25 / 100 per annum commencing on the 4 th day of March 1831, and ending on 8 th November 1847, when she died.
The amount is due and payable to Stephen Williams, James Williams, Jesse Williams, Ann Williams and Sarah Williams, only surviving children of Drucilla Williams dec d .
Given at the Department of the Interior, this seventh day of September one thousand eight hundred and forty-nine
Examined and } Countersigned. }
Secretary of the Interior.
Commissioner of Pensions.

Mark Smith's affidavit
No 4489 miller
Ornella Williams, widow of David N C
act # July 1836
husband died 1828,
admitted
Pr. $51.25 per ann.
Com 4 March 1831 to 8 th Nov: 1847, payable
to children, Stephen Williams, James Williams, Jesse Williams, Ann Williams & Sarah Williams.
A. L. Smith Esq. Washington City.

State of northcarolinian Chatham county on this the 12 day of May 1845 Personiley came before me Alfred Hathcock one of the acting justices of the peace and a member of the court of pleas and quarter session in and for the sd county of Chatham Mark Smith a resident of the aforesaid county and estate aged seventy seven years who being sworn according to law deposeth and saith that he was well acquainted with David Williams and Drusilla in the days of the revolution that this deponent is still acquainted with the sd Drusilla who is the widow of the sd David Williams and who is applying for a pension for the revolutionary services of her deceased husband that this deponent lived within two miles of the sd David and Drusilla in time of the sd war and that the sd David Williams and Drusilla were living together as husband and wife during the sd war and that he has, that he has, a perfect recollection of the sd David Williams returning home from the war and meeting his wife at this deponent's father's house and that the sd Drusilla and David had at that time children
This deponent further saith that from his own knowledge and acquaintance with the sd Drusilla and David Williams he is confident that the sd David and Drusilla must have been married together before the sd revolutionary war and did live together up to his death and she is still the widow of David Williams. sworn to and subscribed on this the 12 of May 1845 Alfred Hathcock JP
Mark his Smith mark
the sd Justus of the peace certify that Mark Smith is a man of truth given under my hand on the above date Alfred Hathcock JP

State of North Carolina Chatham County
I Nathan H. Stedman Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions in & for the said County of Chatham do here- by certify that Alfred Haskcock whom name is subscribed to the foregoing affidavit is a Justice as above & that the depositions therein perpetuated to be his own declarations
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of office on this the 13 th day of May 1845.
Into Nathan H. Stedman C.C.C.

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 18347
Orville Williams Widow of David Williams Rev. Rev. War
Act: July 4 th 1836
Index: Vol. M , Page 343
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Queller Williams
Declaration of Drusilla Williams,
Sabetham County, N.C.
Return the made to E. H. Brown Esq. Washington City

State of North Carolina, Chatham County,
On this 5 th day of September 1845, Personally appeared before the undersigned one of the acting Justices in & for the said County of Chatham; Isaac Burnett Esqr; a resident of the said County & State, aged seventy years on the 25 th day of last March, and after being qualified according to Law, saith that he has known David Williams Deed; Ever since his earliest Recollection of knowing any one, and was also acquainted with Priscilla Williams wife of the said David Williams, for the same Period of time and who is now his Widow, that the said David & Priscilla Williams did live together as Husband & wife from his earliest acquaintance with them, and he supposes from the age of their eldest oldest child Stephen they lived together as Husband & wife several years before he became acquainted with them, and general reputation forbids any doubt to arise that she was not his true and lawful wife; that this Deponent has frequently heard his Mother and the said Priscilla Williams say that the only five days difference between his and Stephen Williams's age, that he was born on the 25 th day of March in the year nineteen hundred and twenty five which he has often seen registered in Father's Family Bible;
Sworn to & subscribed on the above mentioned date
Before me
John E. Riggsbee J.P.
I. Burnett
I John E. Riggsbee Do hereby certify that Isaac Burnett is an Acting Justice of the peace in for Chatham County, and he is known to me to be a man of impeachable character given under my hand This 5 th day of September 1845
John E. Riggsbee J.P.
State of North Carolina Chatham County
on this the 5 th day of September 1845 personally appeared before the undersigned one of the acting Justices of the Peace in and for the said County of Chatham Patrick Hetherick a resident of the said County

and I the aged sixtyfive years and after being duly sworn according to law saith that he is well acquainted with Priscilla Williams who is the Widow of David Williams Deed that he was acquainted with the said David Williams many years. Before his death and does know the said Priscilla Williams is the widow of the said David Williams whom this Deponent always understood was a Private soldier and served some time in the Revolutionary War that he has frequently heard the said David Williams speak of his serving in the war of the Revolution but did not charge his memory with any particular circumstance which the said David Williams related about his service in the war but he is confident that he did hear the said David Williams say frequently that he served in the Revolutionary War
Sworn to & subscribed on the 5 th day of September 1845
Before me John E. Riggsbee Jps Patrick his Heathcock marks
I John E. Riggsbee Do certify that Patrick Heathcock is known to me to be a man of truth and credibility given under my hand This 5 th day of September 1845 John E. Riggsbee Jps
State of North Carolina Chatham County
On this 2 nd day of October 1845 personally appeared before the undersigned One of the acting Justices of the Peace in and for said County of Chatham Stephen Williams a resident of said County aged seventy years last March and made oath that he is the eldest child of David Williams Deed & Priscilla Williams widow of the said David Williams Deed, the and who is an applicant for a Pension for the Revolutionary services of her said Husband

David Williams Deed, that he has a dis- tinct Recollection of his father the said David Williams serving two tours in the Rev- olutionary War in the North Carolina Militia as a Private Soldier though this Deponent was at that time not more than seven or eight years of age that he remembers his Father had a large Bay Horse which was his own Horse and served one tour under Captain William Richer- son and another tour under the command of Capt. Charles Christensen but he is unable to say what the length of said tours were but he is confident that his Father served the above named two tours; and further saith not Given to & subscribed on this 2 nd day of Oct. ber 1845. Before me. Stephen Williams J Burnitt Jps I certify that Stephen Williams is considered as a man of Truth in his neighborhood J Burnitt Jps this 2 day October 1845
State of North Carolina,
I Nathan A. Stedman Clerk of the Court of Pleas and quarter Sessions for Chatham County, do hereby certify that John E. Riggs & J. Burnitt, are magistrates as above, and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be theirs, are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my Seal of Office, and subscribed my name, on this the 17 th day of December, 1845.
N. A. Stedman Clerk

David Williams.

Raleigh N.C.
Compt Office
I William H Collins Comptroller of Public Accounts in and for the State of North Carolina do hereby certify that the Name of David Williams appears of Record in this office as having had issued in his Name the following Special Certificates for Military Service viz, One for Eighteen Pounds (£18) see Book No 175 page 57 Also Another for Two Pounds Two Shillings (£2.10) given under my hand and Seal this 15 day January A.D. 1846
Wm H Collins Compt
18 2.10 20.10

Ho of Reps Feb 12 th 49
J L Edwards Esq
Sir
I enclose some papers that were sent me in relation to the claim of Mrs D Williams - If the papers in the case are still in your office, you will please file them among them & oblige me by giving the necessary information to enable me to answer the letter from Mr Craig
Yours obedt servt
A P Donnell

House of Representatives
July 16. 1846
Dear Sir:
I enclose the additional evidence in the case of Mrs B - Melicans which it is hoped will supply the deficiency heretofore existing & when connected with the other papers on file will enable you to pass the claim.
When I alluded some time ago to your prompt rejection of my applications - of course I did not refer to Maladministration , but to my own rapid list of defeats - no doubt however justly weighed & considered on your part & rejected because your judgment could not approve
Respectfully
G. Dobbins

Comm. of Pensions,
Washington City,
D.C.

Ruffin Mills, N Carolina, January 22 nd 1846.
Sir,
I herewith enclose you the Declaration of Drusilla Williams of Chatham County, with accompanying proofs.
From the Certificate here with sent, of Mr Collins, Comptroller of public accounts, it appears that David Williams , the husband, was paid £20.10. Specie .
The Clerk of Chatham County Court informs me that, he no file of "Marriage bonds" in his office, of an older date than 1800. And that he has on a former occasion so certified to you.
All of which is respectfully Submitted.
I am Sir.
Yo: Ob Serv t
James A. Craig
Comm r . of Pensions, Washington City, P.6.
Return to be made to E. H. Brown Esq.

Raffin's Mills, N.C. 2 5 Aug?
True
On Business of Pension Office.
D. G. Barrett Esq.
Pension office, Washington City D.C.
D. Williams

Ruffin's Mills, N. Carolina,
August 4 th 1849.
Sir,
Mr. Stephen Williams of Chatham County, (Son of David & Drusilla Williams) brought me on yesterday the enclosed evidence.
Stephen is the Son of David & Drusilla Williams. He is old enough to have a recollection of his father being in the Service in the Rev. War. He has in due form sworn to this fact.
Mr. Williams states to me that accompanying his Mother's Claim, was the affidavit of an aged & respectable neighbor Mark Smith, who made affidavit that Smith lived in two miles of his father's & that during the Rev. War, David Williams did live together as man & wife - that David Williams when returning from one of his tours called at his father's and there met with his wife Drusilla, that they then had children.
That some other aged and respectable neighbors made affidavits nearly as full. That these proofs were duly had and forwarded to the Pension office -
Also the Certificate of the Comptroller of North Carolina was had, showing payment to David Williams sufficiently long to justify a pension.
As soon as a decision is had on this Claim, please communicate to me.
I am Sir,
Very Respectfully,
Yrs: &c. Sir:
James A. Craig
P.S.
We know of no further proof in this case &

State of South Carolina to all to whom these presents shall come We know all men by these presents that we Stephen Williams and James Williams both of Chatham county do by these presents appoint James A Craig Esqr of Orange County and state aforesaid our true and Lawfull attorney for us and in our behalf to pursue and draw all and every sum or sums of money that is or may be coming to us as Single Heirs of Dorothy Williams wife of David Williams who was a revolution soldier in the old war and we the said Stephen Williams and James Williams do fully and pint James A Craig our true and Lawfull attorney for us and in our behalf to collect on the agent of pension bond for all and every sum that may be coming to Dorothy Williams wife of David Williams and all and every act so done by the said James A Craig to be as binding as if done by us in proper person in testimony we set our hands and seals this the day of November AD 1848 1848
Seal
Stephen Williams Seal
Seal
James Williams
his mark James Williams
Seal

V No 6687 fruit Drucilla Williams
SC Lot 6 C. F. Brown Apts
11th 1845
lot 6 C. F. Brown Apts
July 23. 1846.
Flora R. S. Donnell
Mounts 15, 49
act 4 July 1836
lot 6 S. F. Brown at 8 wks.

Washington 4 Augt. 1850
Hon: J. L. Edwards Commr of Pensions Sir;
I will thank you to let me know when certificates of Pension issued in the following cases & for what amount each:
Druella Williams, widow of David NC Mrs Cain W.C. Mrs Harris widow of David Mitchell " Mrs Eliza Wilson " " Willie Wilson "
With great respect your obed. Servt James G. Berret
P.S.
I also desire to know under what acts the above claims were allowed JGB

Jan 29, 1846
From Brown's Agency.
Recd
Drusilla Williams
Case of Drusilla Williams.
I think this claim (original was returned a few days since.
Look in Register
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions, Present.

Letters addressed to this Office must be post-paid.
United States Agency and Notarial Office,
EDMUND F. BROWN, ATTORNEY AND AGENT FOR CLAIMANTS, Notary Public, Illinois Commissioner, &c.,
Continues to settle all kinds of business with the several branches of Government, with his usual promptness, efficiency and fidelity; especially
CLAIMS FOR PENSIONS, PATENTS, LANDS, Post Office and other Contracts, &c., F STREET, NEAR 14th STREET, WASHINGTON CITY.
Established in 1843.
E. F. BROWN'S
Seventeen doors east of the Treasury Department.
UNITED STATES AGENCY AND NOTARIAL OFFICE, WASHINGTON CITY,
27. January 1846.
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm r of Pensions.
Sir:
Doctor James A. Craig of Ruffins Mills, N.C. informs me by letter just received, that he has just forwarded to you the Declaration of Mrs Drusilla Williams of Chatham Co. N.C. which he wishes me to attend to; and that he had entered the initials of my name on the corner of the letter, "but fearing lest Mr. Cave Johnson might not like it," he run his pen across it. He also states that the Clerk of Chatham County, N.C. has certified to your Office that there are no older files of Marriage Bonds in his Office than 1800 or 1802.
When the Claim is examined, please inform me the result.
Very Respectfully Your Obedt. Servt.
Edm. F. Brown Agent.

...evidence of death of widow and names of children overlooked in examination under date 15 March 1927.

State of North Carolina Chatham County Court of pleas and quarter sessions November Term 1848 this day came Benjamin Williams & Sam Branton in open court and after being duly sworn according to law deposeth and saith that they were acquainted with Druy Williams wife of David Williams and that Druy Williams died the 8 day of November 1847 leaving the under named children to wit Stephen Williams and James Williams Jepsy Williams Ann Williams Sarah Williams all of lawfull age order of the court for the clerk to certify the same this 14th day of November 1848
State of North Carolina Chatham County November Term 1848 J Nathan Stedman clerk of the court of pleas and quarter sessions for the said county of Chatham do hereby certify that satisfactory proof was laid in open court that Druy Williams wife of David Williams died on the 8 day of November 1847 leaving the under named children to wit Stephen Williams and James Williams Jepsy Williams and Ann Williams and Sarah Williams all of lawfull age in witness whereof I have set my hand and seal in office this the 14 day of November 1848 N. Stedman C.C.