Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 9,017, John Williams, N. C. & 1812

SERVICE
N.B.
Williams John Judith
NUMBER
W.9.017
+
1812.
CONTENTS

Set to Sec of War Mar 8. 1836.
25.536 Kentucky,
John Williams dec Gimpson Co in the State of Kentucky who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Tatum of the reg t commanded by Col Clark in the W. Carolina line for three yrs f 1777 Judith Williams widow
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 80 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 day of Jan y 1834 and del d to Geo. Work Present.
Arrears to the date of Finalist allowance ending Arrears due up to 30 Aug t 1833 time of Pensioner's death, $199. 13
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J. H. Wilson Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 7 Page 33

5379 Kentucky
Judith Williams, - Widow of John Williams, dec.
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 30 Augt 1833 Harrison in the State of Kentucky was a private in the Co. F commanded by Captain Vaughan of the regt commanded by Col. Hogan in the N. Carolina for 2 years.
Enscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 80 Dollars — Cents per annum, commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 day of May 1840, to Judith Williams Underwood, Ky.
Arrears to the 4th of Mar 1840 $ 320.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 42 p 40 40.00 $360.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by D.M. Gandy , Clerk, Book 4. Vol. 2. Page 214

Letter to 3 Aud s . 23 Nov 1841.
Dear
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of 6 April 1838 from 4 March 1836 to 20. Sep 1840 Agt notified 30 Sep 1841

State of Kentucky Simpson County 3 V V
on this 9 th day of September one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine personally appeared before the County Court which Court is a Court of Record of the County aforesaid Judith Williams a resident of said County and State, aged about seventy three 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 provisions made by the Act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838.
That she was married to John Williams Who was a Private in the Army of the Revolution in the Month of March one thousand seven hundred and eighty six. That her said Husband as she has been frequently informed by him enlisted or joined the Army of the Revolution sometime in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy seven, and that he joined or enlisted in the County of Warrenton and State of North Carolina and that he enlisted for three years, and that he served all said time. That she has learned from her said Husband that he was in the Battles of Brandy Wine and Monmouth and several other engagements. That owing to her imperfect recollection she does not now recollect. She has fre- quently heard her said Husband speak of one Captain Vaughn and one Col Weegar as being Officers over him

She cannot recollect the names of other officers than those of whom she has spoken. She has frequently heard her Husband speak of General Washington but does not remember whether he told her that he fought under him or not. Your Declarant is old and very infirm, and her recollection very bad. She trusts that her statement will be received with due allowance for these things. She refers to the Declaration of her Husband said John Williams in order to obtain a pension under the acts of Congress of the 18 th of March 1818 and the 17 th of March 1820 for the particulars of his services and prays to adopt it as far as necessary as a part of her. She has no documentary evidence of her Husband's services than his said Declaration. She further declares that her said Husband died on the 30 th day of August 1833 and that she has never married since his death, that she was a Widow on the day of July 1836 and still remains a Widow as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed. She further states that she is informed by her agent that there were no records of marriages kept in the State of North Carolina at the time she was married and she further states that there is but one person of whom she has any knowledge by whom she can prove her said marriage, with whose deposition to that effect she
6699 Kyr 1838 John Williams his mark
on the Col 1838
John Williams his mark

accompany this Declaration
Judeth her Williams mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me this day and year aforesaid. I do also certify that Judeth Williams whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Declaration is from her appear- ance about seventy three years of age. That she is a respectable lady and that all her statements and Declarations are entitled to full credit, and that the words which bear in a court of record were interlined beforehand
Ralph Simon Justice of the County court of Simpson county Ky.
Kentucky Simpson County Set. September Term 1839.
I Patrick H. Baipear Clerk of the County Court of said County, do certify that the above named Judeth Williams appeared in open Court, subscribed, & made oath to the foregoing Declaration so far as the statements therein made of her own knowledge, are true; and so far as they are made from the information of others, she believes them to be true, that the above named Mr. Lynch is a Justice of the said County Court, & that the within named Mr. Graham is Circuit Judge of the Simpson Circuit Court, & that full faith and credit is to be be given to all their official acts as such.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office on this 19th day of November 1839.
P. H. Baipear Clerk

21,085
John Williams.
Declaration on oath in order to obtain the benefit of the acts of Congress, 1818 & 1820.
copy
Hon. R. M. Johnson, Senate Jan. 2. 1830

State of Kentucky Simpson County ss.
Be it remembered that Simpson court, at a County Court for the County of Simpson aforesaid, began and held at the Court house in Franklin, on the 9 th day of November 1829 before Thomas Beauchamp, John Boiceau, Calius Wilson, John McRoberts, Henry B. Montague, John Gail, Isaac Hudson, John Lewis, Ebenezer Dickey and John Copeland Justices of said Court the following entry was made in the records of said Court, viz
State of Kentucky, Simpson County ss.
On the 9 th day of November 1829, personally appeared in open Court, being a court of record, for the County aforesaid M aj John Williams, resident in said County, aged 70 years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provisions made by the acts of Congress of the 18 th March 1818, and 1 st May 1820 - That he the said John Williams, to the best of his recollection, and on the 20 th or 21 st day of February 1777, in the County of Hartford, in the State of North Carolina, enlist for three years, that he served in the 7 th North Carolina Regiment, in the Company commanded by Capt. Vaughan (he thinks his Christian name was James) Allen Ramey being Lieutenant of said Company - Said Regiment was commanded by Col. Isaac Hogan, which said Regiment rendezvoused at Halifax, North Carolina, and was on the Continental establishment - That in the winter or spring of the year 1778, the said 7 th Regiment was broken up, and attached to the first Regiment of North Carolina troops or at least the Company to which he then belonged was attached to said Company Regiment, and united to a Company then commanded by Capt. Howell Tatum said last mentioned Regiment was commanded by Col. Clarke, and to the best of the affiant's recollection the said Col. Isaac Hogan was promoted to the command of Brigadier General in the place of Brigadier General Nash, killed at Guilfordtown - That after having served out the term of his aforesaid enlistment he received his discharge at Charleston, South Carolina, about March 1780, which said discharge he delivered to Col. Hardy Murfree, who was coming to the western Country for the purpose of having the land procured, to which he was entitled as a soldier: - That said Murfree

died, without affiant ever having seen him more — and affiant has been informed that said discharge is not to be found amongst his papers — He further states that after the expiration of his said term in the Continental line, he was generally in the Utilitarian service until the close of the Revolutionary war —
He was in the battles of Brandywine & Germantown, and in various skirmishes — That he never has applied for or obtained any pensions from the United States; and he hereby relinquishes all claim to any pension from the United States, except the one now applied for —
That in pursuance of the act of Congress of the 18 th March 1818, he the said John Williams doth solemnly swear, that he was a citizen of the United States of America on the said 18 th day of March 1818; and that he has not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner whatever disposed of his property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring himself within the provisions of an Act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war" passed on the 18 th day of March 1818, and that he has not, nor has any person in trust for him, any property, securities, contracts or debts due to him, nor has he any income — He further states that about the year 1822, he sold to four of his sons about four hundred acres of land, at one dollar and a half per acre; and about the year 1824 he sold to his son Henry C Williams, about one hundred and sixty acres, for four dollars per acre, and in the same year last aforesaid, he sold two negroes and two horses for the sum of about six hundred and ninety dollars, which comprehends all the property which he has had since the 18 th day of March 1818, the greater part of which sums of money have been collected by him, and appropriated to the payment of merchants accounts, Physicians bills, lawyers fees in defending a difficult and protracted law suit for land, and also a suit brought against him for the maintenance of his dependents, whilst he was Sheriff of Hempstead County, Kentucky — In which last named suit, a

Judgment for 800 dollars has lately been rendered against him besides costs of suit - Two other Judgments amounting to about seventy dollars have also been rendered against him for the like nonfeasance of his duties - In all which suits he has paid considerable sums to lawyers, clerks, sheriffs & others, the amount of which he cannot now recollect.
He further states that all his family have left him except his wife, a daughter who has been helpless for the last twenty years, and a Grand daughter about 8 years old - all of whom, together with himself, live with his son, on whom they are dependent for support, both himself and wife being very helpless through old age.
He further states as the reason of his not having before applied for a pension from the United States, that his sons were with him until lately, and his property not entirely exhausted, under which circumstances he did not choose to become a burden to his country - But those reasons no longer existing he is now obliged to have recourse to the means provided by law for his relief.
J. Williams
State of Kentucky, Simpson County ss I John L. Moore, Clerk of the County Court for the County of Simpson aforesaid, do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath is truly copied from the records of the said Court
In Testimony whereof, I have unto my hand, and affix the seal of said Court, in the Clerk's office aforesaid this 11 th day of December, and year 1829. John L. Moore, Clerk
Sheriff, Simpson County ss I Thomas Beauchamp, Presiding Justice of the County Court of Simpson County aforesaid, do certify that the foregoing attestation of John L. Moore, Clerk of said County Court aforesaid, is in due form of law. Given under my hand and seal this 11 th day of December 1829 Thos. Beauchamp

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
Nov. 26 th 1841.
Sir:
Under the date of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," The adm rs . of Judith Williams, dec d . a Pensioner on the Roll of the Kentucky Agency, at the rate of Eighty Dollars and _____ Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th July 1838, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of March 1836, to the 20 th Sept. 1840.
Respectfully, yours,
William L. Parris
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

January 25, 1940
Mr. Edward E. Adams Taylorville Illinois
BA-J/MCS John Williams, W.9017
Dear Sir:
The data which follow were taken from papers on file in the pension claim, W.9017, based on the military service of John Williams.
The date and place of birth of John Williams and the names of his parents are not shown.
John Williams enlisted in Hertford County, North Carolina, February 20 or 21, 1777, and served three years as private in Captains James Vaughan's and Howell Tatum's companies in Colonels James Hogan's and Clark's North Carolina regiments and was in the battles of Brandywine and Germantown. He then served at various times until the close of the Revolution, names of officers not stated.
It was stated that he was an officer in the War of 1812, no details of this service given.
In 1824, John Williams was referred to as late high sheriff of Simpson County, Kentucky.
He applied for pension on November 9, 1829, at which time he was seventy years of age and was living in Simpson County, Kentucky. The claim was allowed. In 1829, John Williams was referred to as Major Williams.
In 1831, it was stated that John Williams had been a senator in Kentucky state legislature and he then was justice of the peace in Simpson County.
John Williams died August 30, 1833, in Simpson County, Kentucky.

He married in March, 1786, in Bertie County, North Carolina, Judith King.
She was allowed pension on her application executed September 9, 1839, while a resident of Simpson County, Kentucky, aged about seventy-three years.
Judith Williams died September 20, 1840.
John Williams referred in 1829 to four sons, a daughter, and a granddaughter who was eight years of age. The names of the daughter and granddaughter are not given. His son, John W. Williams, was living in Simpson County in 1823 and was deputy sheriff, another son, Henry C. Williams, was living in 1821, and another son, Alfred M. Williams, was living in 1831. In 1840 it was stated that one of the sons was a militia colonel and another was a surveyor. One William J. Williams was living in Simpson County, Kentucky, in 1822 but it was not stated that he was a son of the soldier.
There are no further data relative to the family of John Williams.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

State of Kentucky Simpson County Set
This day personally appeared before the undersigned an acting Justice of the peace for said County, Judith Williams Widow of John Williams deceased, Who is an applicant for a Pension, and made Oath that there is no record of her marriage with her deceased Husband John Williams, and that at and before the death of her said Husband John Williams deceased Who died on the 30 th day of August 1833 there was a record of the births of three Children, but that after the death of her said Husband said record was mislaid or destroyed, and that no record of the births of the children of the said Judith Williams and her Husband the said John Williams now exists, given under my hand as Justice of the peace for Simpson County State of Kentucky this 16 th day of April 1840 C. Carter J.P. S.C.
Kentucky Simpson County Set.
I, as Clerk of the Simpson County court do certify that the above named C. Carter here is a justice of the peace in and for said County du- ly commissioned and legally qualified according to the laws and Constitution of said State, and that full faith and credit is due and should be given to all his official acts as such. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office on this 24 th day of April 1840. D. H. Brien Clerk

J. R. Underwood states that he knew John Williams & his wife in the life time of said John. That said John was a respectable man & has left a very respectable family in the County of Simpson. One of his sons has several times represented the County. Another is a good surveyor & a third a militia Colonel. These facts are stated to show the respectability of the family & to show that they are not likely to aid their mother in forming an unfounded claim for a pension. May 9 th 1840 J. R. Underwood

6699 Judith Williams of John Kentucky
admitted P. 272 p 50 Capt. Vaughan Col Rogers N. C.
died 30 Aug 1833
Act 7 July 1838
Rev. J. R. Underwood N. R.

Jun. 3, 1832
free
Hon. R. M. Johnson
City of Washington

Rich d Dibble Junr as Copy Record John Williams
fee for copy 5.36 3/4 affixing seal 50  $ 5.86 3/4 att. M c Laren, clk
Hon. R. M. Johnson, Senate rec d . Jan. 2. 1830

1
State of Kentucky Simpson Circuit ss.
Plas before the Honorable Henry P. Brodnax Judge of the Simpson Circuit Court, held at the Court house in Franklin, on the 22 nd day of April and year 1829
parties
Between Richard Bibb Sun r against
Plaintiff
John Williams late high Sheriff of Simpson County
vs the Trespass violators Defendant
pleading
West remembered that heretofore toward on the 7 th day of February 1824 Richard Bibb Sun r Plaintiff by Attorney, caused his declaration against John Wil- iams late high Sheriff of Simpson County Defendant in Trespass vi et armis, to be filed in the Clerk's office of the Simpson Circuit Court, which with the original writ issued thereon, with indorsements and stamps thereon reads in the words and figures following, to wit,
Declaration
Simpson County and Circuit ss. Richard Bibb Sun r complaint of John Wil- iams, late high Sheriff of Simpson County, in ordinary for a plea of Trespass vi et armis, for that one John W Williams, his deputy Sheriff under colour of an execu- tion which issued from the Clerk's office of the Logan Circuit Court, in behalf of one James B Marshall against the estate of Joseph B Bigger, and Joseph Big- ger, with force and arms, on the day of 1824 at the Circuit aforesaid, seized, took and disposed of two negro slaves, of and belonging to the Plaintiff, to wit, one by the name of Pompey, of the value and price of $700 and one by the name of Andrus, of the price and value of $800, and other circumstances to the Plaintiff, then and there did, against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth, &c. and to the damage of the P l $2000. And therefore he sues and afterwards suit, on the

2.
day of 1821, at the present age said Defendant with force and arms, said look and came away 2000 Spanish milled dollars, the property of the Plaintiff of the value of $2000 and converted the same to his own use; and other circumstances to him then and there etc. against the peace and dignity of said Commonwealth etc. to the Plaintiff's damage $2000 and therefore he sues
Evering for Pff.
Capias 2/3
The Commonwealth of Kentucky to the Sheriff of Simpson County Greeting: we command you to take John Williams, late high Sheriff of Simpson County, if he may be found in your bailiwick and him safely keep, so that you have his body before the Judge of our Simpson Circuit Court, at the Court house on the first day of our next April Term, to answer Rich and B.B. Lint in a plea of trespass with force and arms, damages two thousand dollars - and have then there then sent. Witness John L Moore, Clerk of our said Court at the Court house aforesaid this 17th day of February 1824. in the 52nd year of the Commonwealth the
Brof. allsore
Sheriff's return 2/3
Executed on the within writ by me John Williams 20th Feb. 1824 Thos L Branton Esq. D.B. Bigger, S.S.C. And afterwards at the April Term 1824 of said Court, to wit April 22nd 1824 Between said parties
pleas 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100
This day came the parties aforesaid by their attorneys, and thereupon the Defendant filed his plea number 142 and the Plaintiff his answer to plea number 1. and the Defendant his rejoinder to the matters of fact arising thereon being argued it seems to the Court that the law is for the Plaintiff, and the matters and things in said plea contained not good and sufficient to bar the Plaintiff's action - and it is ordered that the Defendant pay the costs of said answer - and on motion of Defendant and have given, said plea number 1 was answered and herewith filed

deed 3/3 to plea 2/3 as arr 3/3 recounted
Spurs vs Land fact 3/3 withdrawn 3/3 and plea 3/3 not guilty 3/3 filed with 3/3 leave to 3/3 give off 3/3 reallers 3/3 in answer 3/3
Jury 3/3
verdict 3/3
led guilty 3/3 not guilty 3/3 but not 3/3 taken out 3/3 of the office 3/3
Plea not 3/3 guilty 3/3
verdict 3/3
to which plea as aforesaid the plaintiff filed his demurrer joined, and upon argument said de- murrer to plea number 1, as aforesaid is overruled by the Court, and have given to reply, whereupon in the plaintiff filed his replication joining to plea number 1 as aforesaid, and his joinder to plea number 2 - and it is ordered that a Jury come here &c - But by agreement of parties subsequently made, the issues in law and in fact, made up in the suit are withdrawn, and plea not guilty, former exhibits and herewith filed; and it is agreed by the parties that all special matters may go in evidence to the Jury which may be legally pleaded, or given in evidence to the Jury by either party - And there were a Jury, to wit, Thomas Neely, Edward Neely, Matthew C Reed, Wm Lovang, Eliza Solomon, Aaron Carr, Matthew Gillispie, Allen Jones, John Moore Carr, Benjamin Ran Harris, Stephen Hodge and Charles Watts, who being elected, tried and sworn well and truly to try the issue joined as aforesaid, returned into Court the following verdict, to wit, We of the Jury find for the Defendant - Wherefore it is considered by the Court that the Plaintiff take nothing by his bill, but for his false claim be in mercy &c and that the Defendant go hence thence without day and recover of the Plaintiff his costs by him about his defense in this behalf expended
(Plea not guilty inserted) The Defendant comes and denies the wrong and injury whereof he is seised and for plea says plaintiff acts now, because he says he is not guilty in manner and form as said Pff against him hath declared - and of this he puts him- self upon the Country
Given under our hands and seals this 10th day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and 24
Plaintiff's exceptions filed, duly signed and sealed and ordered to be made a part of the record in the suit

which said execution reads thus to wit
except Def. 3
In this case the following evidence was given to the Jury It was proven that John W Williams acting as deputy Sheriff for the Def. who was then Sheriff of Simpson levied an execution on the slaves in the declaration men- tioned; and sold them and the purchaser sold them to a man who carried them out of the State and that the said execution and the returns thereon read as follows
for Marshal as Buggs etc 3
The Commonwealth of Kentucky to the Sheriff of Simpson County Greeting We command you that of the estate of Joseph B Buggs and Joseph Buggs late of your bailiwick, you cause to be made the sum of two thousand three hundred and nineteen dollars 25 cents, with interest thereon, to be computed after the rate of six per centum per annum from the 3 rd day of December 1820 until paid which said B Marshall lately in our Logan Court hath recovered against them for debt - also the sum of $8.15 3/4 cents which to the said Marshall in the same Court were adjudged for his costs in that behalf expended whereof the said Buggs are convicted as appears to us of record - and that you have said sums before the Justices of our said Court, at the Court house on the 26 th day of January next to render to the said Marshall of the debt interest and costs aforesaid and have them there then with Wilson Spencer Clerk - Clerk of our said Court, at the Court house aforesaid the 28 th day of November 1821 and in the 38 th year of the Commonwealth
Spencer Clerk
added 1/3
Either notes on the Bank of Kentucky or its Branches, or notes on the Bank of the Common- wealth of Kentucky and its Branches may be rec d by the officer in charge of the interest of this execution - By order of Plaintiff's Attorney Just Spencer Clerk C.L.C.G.

credit by $425. paid 24 th March 1821 By $400 paid 27 th March 1821 and by $35 paid 24 th March 1821 Test Spenser Cured C.L. G.G.
in cash by $100 p o at the same time the 425 $ was paid By $500 p o 6 th June 1821 By $100 p o June 12 th 1821 Test Spenser Cured C.L. G.G.
Came to hand Nov 29 th 1821 about 11 O'clock AM. J.W. Williams Esq r J. Williams S.S.C.
levied on the 30 th day of November 1821 and sold property on the 28 th December 1821 for the full amount of this execution up per bond interest J.W. Williams Esq r J. Williams S.S.C.
A copy Test Oscar J. B. Stuart, D.C.L. G.G. which was read to the Jury — It was also proven that the negroes thus sold by the 1 st Sheriff were the same embraced in the Plaintiff's declara- tion, and that John A. Piggot in behalf of the Plaintiff, and at his request, on the day of sale notified the said deputy and the Company that the Plaintiff had a mortgage upon said slaves, and forbade him from selling them, that said Deputy answered that he was indemnified by Harrison who had the benefit of said execution and was present directing the sale, and would sell said slaves — and did make sale of them —
and it was further proven that said slaves were worth $1100 — And that before the execution of the mortgage hereinafter mentioned to the P o by the Piggots said slaves belonged to said Piggots
It was also proven that Matt M. Martin whose name is signed to the certificate of said mortgage was acting deputy of John L. Ellwood, Clerk of Superior Court, before, at the time and since said said was recorded — And said slaves were at the possession of the Piggots at the time the execution was levied in Simpson County — and the said Piggots resided in said County and all the negroes in the mortgage

were also in said County and were so at the time said mortgage was executed.
The Plaintiff then tendered to be read to the Jury the following mortgage and bond.
Mortgage { Briggs & Co { To { Bebb {
This indenture made the 14 th day of November 1821 Between William T. Briggs John S. Briggs and Joseph Briggs all of the County of Simpson of the one part, and Richard Bebb of Rupelville, Logan County of the other part Witnesseth that whereas said Joseph Briggs stands indebted to said Bebb on a Judgment entered up at the Fall Term of the Simpson Circuit Court, for about the sum of two thou- sand & forty three dollars and twenty cents and whereas said William and John are on or about the 13 th inst. entered into a replevin bond with said Joseph in the Clerk's office of said Simpson Ct. for the said debt interest costs and whereas the said William John & Joseph being uni- rous to secure the payment of said debt in consideration of which are also for and in consideration of the sum of one dollar to them in hand paid by said Bebb, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged the said William John and Joseph both this day bargained sold and released and by these presents doth bargain sell and release to the said Bebb the following negro slaves viz His age about 50 years Abraham age about 45 years Robin about 46 years Pompey 37 years, Andrew about 32 years, Fanny abt 19 years Jack 14. Betty abt 40 Fanny abt 50 Ming 3 years old. Robin & Calo & Peter 3 years old To have and to hold the said negro slaves before mentioned, to the only proper use and behoof of him the said Bebb for ever - Nevertheless this Conveyance is to be void upon condition that the said Joseph William and John, or either of them, shall well and truly pay & discharge the whole of said before mentioned debt interest & costs - due to remain in full force & virtue in law in testimony whereof we have hereunto set our hands & seals the date first before written
Witness
Richd Bebb
Ed Trabue
W. T. Briggs (seal)
J. S. Briggs (seal)
Joseph Briggs (seal)
(seal)

certificate
Logan County ss. I Spencer Caud clerk of the County Court aforesaid do hereby certify that the within and of mortgage from Williams & W. Briggs John M. Briggs & Joseph Briggs to Richd. Webb Junr was this day produced before me in my office by the calls of Edward Habus & Richard Caud, subscribing witnesses thereto to be the act and deed of the said Briggs
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 11 th day of Decr 1821 Spencer Caud
cert d
Simpson County ss!
I Matthew M c Cartan Deputy Clerk of the County Court of said County do certify that this Indenture was this day produced to me, in my office; and that I have recorded said Indenture with the certificate thereon endorsed, together with this certificate as required by law Witness my hand this 7 th day of Decr 1821 M c Cartan D.C. S.C.C.
To the reading of which the Council for the Defendant objected, because said mortgage had not been proved before the Clerk of Simpson County Court, and which objection was sustained by the Court - and the said order entered, to which opinion of the Court the Council for the P ff excepts and prays that his bill of exceptions be signed. seated
Henry P. Brodnax. Esq
And afterwards at the July Term 1827. To wit July 18, 1827. Between said parties, in said Court
opinion of the Court of Appeals
Plaintiff's Attorney produced in Court an opinion of the Court of Appeals for the grounds in this case, and which is ordered to show reading there, to wit,
State of Kentucky ss.
Court of Appeals May 5 th 1827.
Richard Webb Junr
Plaintiff & Upon a writ of Error to a Judgment
John Williams
Defendant of the Simpson Circuit Court
The Court being now sufficiently advised of & concerning the premises advised the following opinion To wit, — Upon examination of the several acts of

5 th Apparently which relate to the taking of proof according of deeds we are of opinion that whether the deed be a mortgage of slaves or land it is proper for the clerk of the County Court where the slaves or land may be to record the mortgage within sixty days after its execution, provided it be acknowledged or proved by two witnesses before him or the clerk of any other County Court; and provided also that when proved or acknowledged before the clerk of any other County than that in which the land or slaves are the proof or acknowledgment be entered upon the mortgage by the clerk taking the same — And as the mortgage which in this case was offered in evidence to the jury by Webb appears to have been recorded in the office of the County Court of Simpson where the slaves were, within sixty days from its execution, though it was recorded upon the certificate of the clerk of the Logan County Court of its having been proved before him, the Court below should have permitted it to have been used in evidence — In upholding the mortgage from going in evidence therefore the Court erred —
It is therefore considered by the Court that the judgment be reversed, and the cause remanded to the Court below, and further proceedings there had not inconsistent with the opinion herein; which is ordered to be notified to said Court
A Copy Test Jacob Swift C.C.A. And thereupon the suit is ordered to be continued from which time to the October Term 1828 the suit was continued, on which day to wit October 21 st 1828.
This day came as well the Plaintiff by Attorney as also the Defendant in person For want of said Defendant, upon suggestions made, ordered

order for that the venue in this suit be changed to the change County of Muhlenburg, and that the clerk of same of this Court transmit the papers of the suit to the clerk of the other Muhlenburg Circuit Court, upon the fees of such transmittal being paid — and the suit is ordered to be continued costs at the costs of said Defendant
And now at this day to-wit April 29 th 1829, being the day of year first above named in the lawsuit aforesaid, Between said parties
This day came the parties by their Attorneys and there came a Jury to-wit, Amos O'Grubb, Carmen Butler, James M c Laren, John H Clark, Thomas J Mahin, Saml Warren, Richard Morgan, James Hogan, Thomas Neely, Elijah Colouson, George W Johnson, and John H Harris, who being sworn and sworn well and truly to try the issues joined, returned into Court the follow- ing verdict, to-wit, We of the Jury find for the Plaintiff fifty eight hundred dollars in damages, wherefore it is considered by the Court that the Plaintiff recover of the said Defendant the damages aforesaid as as aforesaid, and also his costs by him about his suit, in this behalf expended, and the Defendant in mercy &c.
And on the 25 th day of April 1829
Came the parties by Attorney whereupon the Defendant moved the Court for a new trial for the following reasons, to-wit, 1 st The Court erred in admitting the evidence of Joseph B Bagger as a witness in the cause. 2 nd The Court erred in refusing the Defendant and in giving the Plaintiff's instructions. 3 rd The verdict of the Jury is contrary to law. 4 th And contrary to evidence
On consideration whereof, the premises being well understood, ordered that the motion aforesaid be overruled

order for change of venue
That the venue in this suit be changed to the County of Muhlenburg, and that the Clerk of this Court transmit the papers of the suit to the Clerk of the Superior Muhlenburg Circuit Court, upon the fees of such transmittal being paid — and the suit is ordered to be continued at the costs of said Defendant
Con d
And now at this day to-wit April 2 nd 1829, being the day of year first above named in the circuit aforesaid, Between said parties
Jury
This day came the parties by their Attorneys and there came a Jury to-wit, Arvin O'Grubb, Carroll Butler, James M c Larning, John H c Clark, Thomas S Mahin, Sam l Warren, Reuben Morgan, James Rogan, Thomas Neely, Elijah Colverson, George W Johnson, and John W Barnes, who being elected Jurors and sworn well and truly to try the issues joined, returned into Court the following verdict, to-wit, We of the Jury find for the Plaintiff eight hundred dollars in damages, wherefore it is considered by the Court that the Plaintiff recover of the said Defendant the damages aforesaid as aforesaid assessed, and also his costs by him about his suit, in this behalf expended, and the Defendant in mercy V c .
verdict
Judgment
And on the 25 th day of April 1829
Defendant's motion for new trial
Came the parties by Attorney whereupon the Defendant moved the Court for a new trial for the following reasons, to-wit,
 1 st The Court erred in admitting the evidence of Joseph B r Brigger as a witness in the cause.  2 nd The Court erred in refusing the Defendant and in giving the Plaintiff's instructions.  3 rd The verdict of the Jury is contrary to law.  4 th And contrary to evidence. 
motion overruled
On consideration whereof, the premises being well understood, ordered that the motion aforesaid be overruled

and further considered by the Court that the Plaintiff recover of the Defendant his costs by him about the Defence of said motion expended
Defendants exception excluded, hereunto filed and ordered to be made a part of the record in the
Defendants exception
trial, — reading thereunto,
Remembering that the Counsel for the Defendant moved the Court for a new trial for the following reasons to wit (previously inserted in preceding pages) But the Court overruled the motion and refused to give a new trial — to which opinion of the Court the Defendant excepts by his counsel excepts & prays that his exceptions may be signed & sealed by Henry P. Brodrap (clerk)
execution previously inserted at page 3
And the Defendant spreads the evidence on the record as follows — The Plaintiff offered in evidence to the jury during the following execution that issued from the Clerks office of the Logan Circuit Court & the return and endorsement thereon (Here insert the execution & endorsements Marshall & Bigger) — Also the following sale bond, — Shown all seen by these presents that we John M Crockett and Wm Hodge and John B Bigger are held and firmly bound unto Saml B Marshall in the penal sum of $21187 which payment well and truly be made, we bind ourselves our heirs & executors jointly and severally & firmly by these presents signed and sealed with our hands and seals this 20th day of Decemr 1821 The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas there issued from the Clerks office of the Logan Circuit Court an execution of fasa on the 28th day of Nov 1821 against the estate of John B Bigger & Joseph Bigger at the instance of Saml B Marshall, which execution is for the sum of $2319- 25 / 100 with interest thereon to be computed at the rate of six per centum per annum from the 13th day of Decemr 1820 until paid — also the sum of $8:13 3 / 4 costs with the following credits allowed thereon (to wit) By $425 p o 24th Mar 1821 By $40 p o 27th Mar 1821 By $35 p o 30th Mar 1821 By $100 p o at the same time the $425 was paid — By $500 p o 6th June 1821 By $100 p o 12th June
Sale bond

1871 which execution hath been levied on the property of Joseph Bigger by John W Williams D.S. for Mrs. Williams' share of Simpson County, and the said Joseph Bigger having failed to satisfy the same according to law, thereupon the property of said Joseph Bigger so levied upon, was this day sold to the highest bidder on a credit of three months, at which sale the said John W Crockett became the purchaser, he being the highest bidder for the sum of twelve hundred and forty three dollars fifty cents. It being the amount of said sale applied to the discharge of said execution — Now if the said John W Crockett then remains Mr. Hodge and John S Bigger, do well and truly pay to the said Sarah B. Marshall, her heirs, executors, administrators or assigns the debt above mentioned, with interest thereon to be computed after the rate of six per annum per annum from the date hereof, within three months, then this obligation to be void, else to remain in full force and virtue in law, intended before signed
  John W Williams D.S. for Mrs. Williams  John W Crockett (seal)    John W Williams D.S. for Mrs. Williams  W. Hodge (seal)    John W Williams D.S. for Mrs. Williams  John S Bigger (seal)    A copy Test Spence Curd C.L.C.
Testimony of Joseph B Bigger
We then proved by Joseph B Bigger that the mrgages were sold by the deputy of the Referee on the day stated in the return of the execution. We proved the value of the mrgages sold as follows: Andrew of the value of $600 and Pender $400. The P.P. also introduced two other witnesses who proved the value of said mrgages as aforesaid. The P.P. also offered in evidence, and read to the jury the following mortgage — (the same inserted at page 4 of this transcript) — The witness Joseph B Bigger stated on cross examination by the Defendants Counsel that the mrgages were purchased by John W Crockett at the sale aforesaid, that they were

soon after the sale in the possession of one of the mortgagees Mr J W Biggs who offered to, and did sell them. The wires taken to Surry - Andrew was in Kentucky frequently afterwards, at L & B Biggs house and at Raspettsville, where the P H resides and no effort made to obtain him that appeared in evidence.
Copy order of Court appoint Sheriff
The P H also read to the Jury the order appointing the P H Sheriff & the order appointing John Williams his deputy (reading them) Surry County Court April Term 1821 John Williams said Esq produced a Commission from his Excellency John Adams Governor of this Commonwealth appointing him Sheriff in and for the County of Surry - thereupon the said John Williams said took the several oaths required by law, and executed bonds in the penalty of three thousand dollars with William Lynch, Samuel Lane, Abraham Wood John B Smith Samuel Payne and William J Williams his sureties, conditional according to law.
And afterwards on a subsequent period of the same day and year after the April Term, April 23 d 1821 before said Court
Deputy Sheriff
John Williams said Esq Sheriff of this County, with the approbation of the Court, with approval John W Williams his Deputy there in said John Williams having taken the several oaths required by law.
A Copy Test Wm Littlemore CLK and proved that said slaves Pompey & Andrew were sold under the said execution by John W Williams, that he was informed of said mortgage on the day of sale and took an indemnifying bond to guard himself from the

Consequ ence that said slaves sold for $1800 or $1900 in Convers  on  paper , which was then at a discount of 36 per cent - That Pickett purchased them and said Mr. T. H. Piggler his money in the sale bond should not sell them unless they applied the proceeds to the payment of said sale bond - That Andrew was taken out of the State very shortly after the sale - Pompey was sold and taken out of the State in June 1822. - The foregoing was all the Testimony given
(100)
Def d remembered that on the trial of this cause the Counsel for the Defendant moved the Court to instruct the Jury as follows (to wit)
Def d 1/2
The Counsel for the Def d moved the Court instructions to instruct the Jury, that if they believe from the evidence, that the Plaintiff was not in actual possession of the negroes in the declaration mentioned at the time they were levied on by the Sheriff and that the mortgage under which the Plaintiff's claim was not at that time forfeited at law but that the right of possession of said negroes under said mortgage still remained with the mortgagors that they must find for the Def d . Instruction refused
That a mortgage does not by virtue of a mortgage, the condition of which is not forfeited at the time of the Trespass committed, and where the possession is not with the mortgagee, acquire such a constructive possession as to enable him to maintain Trespass for personal property Instruction refused
That if the Jury believe from the evidence that the possession of the negroes in the declaration mentioned, after the execution of the mortgage remained with the mortgagors & that the

mortgage contained no clause or stipulation reserving the right of possession of said negroes in the mortgagee that the conveyance as to creditors and purchasers was fraudulent in law
Instruction refused
Henry P. Burdine
But the Court refused to give the instruction given as asked and gave the following instruction as tendered by the Pff's counsel, to wit,
Plaintiff's Instruction 3
The Court instruct the Jury, that if they believe from the evidence that said negroes, Peasey and Andrew are included in the mortgage made by Briggs to Babb, and that John Williams was then Sheriff of Simpson and that Helen M Williams was his deputy and lived upon said negroes by colour of an execution in favour of Marshall, and also said negroes that the Plaintiff has a right by law to recover the full value of said slaves from the Defendant whether said slaves were taken out of the Country at all or not, or whether they were purchased for the use of Mrs T M Briggs or not
Instruction given
The Court instruct the Jury that the mortgage of slaves is not bound by law to take possession of them said mortgage being recorded in due time - and his failure to take possession of them under mortgage of a debt and security made to secure the payment of a debt, and duly recorded is not fraudulent in law, the possession of mortgagee being consistent with the mortgage. Instruction given
The Court instruct the Jury that if they believe from the evidence that said Pff had a debt on said Joseph Briggs and that said debt was justly due, and said mortgage was executed fairly and bona fide to secure the payment of said debt, said mortgage being duly recorded in due time

that the slaves being left in possession of the mortgagor before the debt fell due, in the absence of all proof showing an intention on the part of the mortgagor to surrender or delay & defraud creditors or to hold out a delusive credit to purchasers or creditors, the fact of the mortgagor remaining in possession under the above circumstances is not fraudulent. Instruction given
The Court instruct the Jury, that if the Sheriff levied said execution on said slaves in Nov. and sold them absolutely in Dec. and without selling them subject to the mortgage that he is a trespasser, and liable to the whole value of the property to P ff . Instruction given Henry P. Brown
To which opinion of the Court in refusing the Defendants instructions, and giving those of the P ff the Defendants by their counsel excepted, and prays that their bill of exceptions may be signed, dated 8 th Henry P. Brown (as)
The execution issued in the suit, with endorsements and Sheriff's returns and statutory bonds taken in pursuance of said execution and returned therewith read this, to-wit,
The Commonwealth of Kentucky to the Sheriff of Logan County Greeting. We command you that of the estate of Rich. Babb deceased late of your bailiwick you cause to be made the sum of $1000 dollars 47 cents which John Williams late high Sheriff of Simpson County lately in our cir- cuit Court for Simpson County hath recovered against him for his costs about his defense of a certain action of trespass vi et armis, at the suit of said Richard, in that behalf expended. Whereof
John Williams of Babb

9 said Richard is convicted as appears to us of record — And that you have the said sum of money before the Judge of our said Court at the Court house on the 26 th day of June next to render to said John of the costs aforesaid. And have there there this writ. Wilcup John L. Moore Clerk of our said Court, at the Courthouse aforesaid this 8 th day of May 1894 and in the 22 nd year of the Commonwealth.
Not on the Bank of Kentucky and its Branches, or notes on the Bank of Kentucky the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and its Branches may be received in payment of the above execution att. Geo. L. Moore CLK
Which execution hath not been taken out of this office
Jesse Webb Williams
The Commonwealth of Kentucky to the Governor of Simpson County Greeting we command you that of the estate of John Williams late of your bailiwick you cause to be made the sum of seven dollars 87 3/4 cents which Richd. Webb paid lately in our Simpson Circuit Court movements against him for his costs at October 1898 in the behalf expended against the said Williams is convicted as appears to us of record. And that you have the said sum before the Judge of our said Court at the Court house on the 20 th day of December next to render to the said Webb of the costs aforesaid. And have there there this writ. Wilcup John L. Moore Clerk of our said Court at the Court house aforesaid the 7 th day of November 1898 and in the 37 th year of the Commonwealth Geo. L. Moore CLK by J. L. Moore D.D.
Which execution hath not been taken out of this office
Jesse Webb
The Commonwealth of Kentucky to the the Sheriff of Simpson County Greeting we command

ad. 1/3 you that of the estate of John Williams late Williams of your bailiwick you cause to be made the sum of Eight dollars 96 3/4 cents which Richard Babb has lately in our Simpson Circuit Court recovered against him for his costs at the October Term 1828, about the prosecution of a certain action of trespass in this behalf expressed return of the said Williams is convicted as appears to us of record and that you have the said sum before the time of our said Court, at the Court house on the 21 st day of February next to render to the said Babb of the costs aforesaid And have then there this writ return John L. Moore Clerk of our said Court, at the Court house aforesaid the 19 th day of January 1829 and in the 57 th year of the dominion our Lord
Given to hand January 19 th 1829 about 12 o'clock Henry Stratten SDC
Sealed and returned as per bond in kind To return February 9. 1829 Henry Stratten SDC
  1/3  sum of John Williams for bail  1.50    1/3  order for allow in Logan  4     costs  2 76 3/4     to be settled by J. L. Moore  $9. 26 3/4  
above sum received above in full of the execution dollar credited & the rep't bond taken in entire thereof fees R.B. Sept 28. 1829 for R Babb Esq. by Geo. Calhoun
replevy We John Williams Principal and John bond M Williams surety do bind ourselves three months Babb to the date hereof to pay Richard Babb Esq. the sum of eight dollars 96 3/4 cents, with interest from the date hereof, being the amount of principal, interest

and costs of an execution which issued from the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of Greenhorn County on the 19 th day of January 1879 in favour of the said Richard Babb & Sue for the sum of $8:26 3/4 cents $1:20 3/4 cents Shurp half dozen from, and fifty cents for three boxes accounting in the whole to the sum of $8:96 3/4 cents aforesaid against the said John Williams and the said John Williams and John W Williams his surety, have hereby registered the same - We keep our hands the 7 th day of February 1879 J. T. Williams J. W. Williams
Mary Swallow S.S.C.
for { The Court over all the of identity to Babb { the Sheriff of Greenhorn County. In doing so we con- s { sider you that of the estate of John Williams Williams { late high Sheriff of Greenhorn County, late of ) your business. As you cause to be made the sum of Eight hundred dollars - cents which Babb and Babb have lately in our Greenhorn Circuit Court recovered against him for damages - also the sum of $21:34 cents which to the said Babb and in the same Court were adjudged as well for his costs in their behalf expended - whereof the said Williams is convicted as appears to us of record - And that you have the said sum before the Judge of our said Court, at the Court house on the 21 st day of November next to render to the said Babb and of the damages and costs aforesaid and have them there the sum of $1000 John L

Moore Clerk of our said Court at the Court house aforesaid the 13 th day of October 1829 and in the 38 th year of the Commonwealth in all.
Summons to Trial October 14. 1829 about 3, O'clock 3 PM. Henry Stratton S.S.C.
Seized November 5, 1829 on 150 acres of land on Sturges 4 islands John Williams now living and on one engine return 3 man named Anthony, one engine man named Platter, one black house, one scow, one boat barns etc, one gate of pipes, 6 head of cattle and one crop of corn standing in the field on said 150 acres of land; and all further proceedings stopped by order of Plaintiff in the above cause. Henry Stratton S.S.C.
for The Plaintiff in the above cause Babb 2 Sheriff of Hampshire County. Sitting in Court s 3 arrived upon that of the estate of John Williams Williams 3 late high Sheriff of Hampshire County, lots of your bailiffs you cause to be made the sum of three dollars 38 3/4 cents which Richd Babb has lately in our Hampshire County Court recovered against him for his costs about his defense of a certain action for a new trial in the behalf expended in behalf of the said Williams in connection as appears to us of record - and that you have the said sum before the Judge of our said Court at the Court house on the 21 st day of November next to render to the said Babb of the damages and costs aforesaid and have them there then and at Midship John L Moore Clerk of our said Court at the Court house aforesaid the 13 th day of October 1829 and in the 38 th year of the Commonwealth in all.

11 Came to hand October 14. 1829 about 3 o'clock under 1/3 PM. Henry Stratton S.S.C.
Since November the 5 th 1829 on 150 acres of land on island below Williams river here and return on new major river named Anthony, one wagon was in river Platts, one Black horse, one some mare, one brown colt, one yoke of oxen 6 head of cattle and one crop of corn standing in the field on said 150 acres of land - and all for this proceedings stopped by order of Plaintiff entered in execution N o 4008 Henry Stratton S.S.C.
Table of contents
  Declaration at page  1    Capias  2    plea, damages & joint (with damages)  2    first Jury, verdict & judgment  2    plea not guilty with leave &c  2    exceptions Defendant Contarrent  3    before Marshall as Piggot V c at 3  3    mortgage Piggot V c to Pibb  4    Opinions Court of Appeals  4    second Jury verdict & final judgment  5    motion for new trial on error  5    Exceptions, Def t Contarrent  6    Sale bond Marshall & Crockett V c  6    Testimony P o Piggot V c  6    Order of Court in relation to qualification  7    new of Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff  7    Instructio n s asked for by Defendant  7    " " by Plaintiff  8    Execution Williams & Pibb for costs  8    second exceptions & reply bond Pibb  9    against Williams  39  

State of Kentucky
Simpson Circuit S d .
I, John L. Moore, Clerk of the Circuit Court for the Circuit of Simpson aforesaid, do certify that the foregoing Eleven numbering pages, marked progressively from one to Eleven inclusive, contain a true, full and complete transcript of the record and proceedings had, between Richard B. Babb Jurat Plaintiff against John Williams Defendant, in the Court for the Circuit aforesaid
In Testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said Court, in the Clerks office aforesaid the 2 nd day of December and year 1829
Wm. Moore, Clerk

Jan. 12. 1832
B & C "Mofellmoor"
61

John W. Williams States that about the 25 th day of April 1818 John Williams paid him thirteen dollars 12 1/2 Cents on an account due from said John Williams to the late firm of J. Benbrook & Co the said John Williams having been one of said firm, which is herewith filed & marked A. January 12 th 1832 J W Williams
State of Kentucky
Simpson County ss
I William Lynch an acting justice of the peace in & for said County do certify that the above statement of John W. Williams was subscribed & sworn to before me this 12 th day of January 1832 W Lynch J.P.
Peter Hendrick States that about the 23 rd day of August 1823 John Williams paid him as administrator of the estate of the late of Paul Hendrick dec d Six dollars on a promissory note executed by said Williams to him on the 23 rd August 1822 with J W Williams his security which note is herewith filed & marked B January 12 th 1832
State of Kentucky
Peter Hendrick
Simpson County ss
I William Lynch an acting Justice of the peace in & for said County do certify that the above statement of Peter Hendrick was subscribed & sworn to before me this 12 th day of January 1832 W Lynch J.P.

Apr. 30, 1927
A. "Brookline"

Simpson County Kentucky The affiant clerk of W Williams. This affiant states that on the 30th day of April 1827 he paid for John Williams $34.65 cents to J Swigart Clerk of the Court of Appeals which sum was sent by said John Williams by this affiant for which said Swigart Executed a Receipt which is herewith filed and marked J. Also that on the 1st day of January 1819 he the said John Williams paid by the hands of the affiant to Randall & Mygell $5. a Receipt for which is herewith filed and marked K. and that he by the hands of W Williams paid to J Bellarskall the Balance of a note for $8.83 which Balance was $1.60 and the said Bellarskall admitted to this affiant that said John Williams had previously paid him the Balance which note is herewith filed and marked L, this affiant further states that a note herewith filed and marked M. Executed to James Gibson was paid by said John through the hands of this affiant except $7.50 cents & $1 - which is credited on said note which Credits are in the handwriting of the said Gibson viz, for the $7.50 & his executor for the $1 - so the said James Gibson is now Dead & his executor has removed from this State Green County Ky had status 12th Jany 1832 W Williams
State of Kentucky Simpson county set I William Lynch an acting Justice of the peace in and for said county do certify that the above statements of W Williams was subscribed to and sworn to before me this 12 day of January 1832 W Lynch J.P.

Henry C Williams states about the 28 day of October 1827 he gave William Bell an order on John Williams for seven dollars which order said Bell informed me was paid By said Williams which is here with file and Marked C also on the 28 December 1818 John Williams to Henry C Williams for Money paid George Gilson for pork $34.12 1/2 which account the said John Williams has since paid and is here with file and marked B x also on the 10 day of January 1825 paid Lee Allen $10 by the hand of Henry C Williams which account is here with file and marked D also paid to Thomas Cook By the hand of H C Williams $2 84 cents 21 day of April 1818 which account is here with file and Marked E also paid to Tho s Smith for Rindal & Russell $3 on the 30 day of March 1822 which sum was due the said Rindal & Russell for the said John Williams subscription to the organ of America which Rent is here with file and marked H also the said Henry C Williams states that he paid A Graham $28 dollars for the  on the 23 October 1824 the  said John Williams balance some time after  1824 which account is here with file and Marked G also paid same H more two dollars on the 9 day of June 1823 which is here with file and I Marked H
State of Kentucky Simpson county set I William Lynch an acting Justice of the peace in and for said county do certify that the above statements of Henry C Williams was sub- scribed to and sworn to before me this 12 day of January 1832
W Lynch JP

I am not acquainted with the hand writing of William Lynch, nor have I actual knowledge of his being a justice of the peace; but he is a man of respectability, and his certificate has my entire confidence. - I will add, that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of Mr. L. Moore, who has written his name on this paper. - Mr. Moore is the Clerk of the Simpson County Court, and a man of the strictest integrity. - This paper seems to have passed through his hands, & I have therefore increased confidence in its genuineness. - The foregoing remarks may be applied to the other papers signed by Wm. Lynch & endorsed by Mr. L. Moore. - 28 th April 1832.
C. Tompkins
12 Jan 1832
D. "Inverness"

State of Kentucky Simpson County Set
This day Henry B. Williams personally appeared before me a justice of the peace for the County and made affidavit that he has frequently seen & examined a note executed by Major John Williams to Josiah W. Cline for the sum of fifteen hundred dollars, which note bears date the 1 st day of March 1811 due & payable 1 st January thereafter witnessed by Timothy Dumborn. The s d Dumborn & W d Cline have both left this state as he is informed & believes the s d note was given to s d W d Cline for the purchase money of five negroes by s d John Williams of whom as s d has been informed both by s d W d Cline & s d John Williams. s d John Cline chose from s d John Williams a tract of land, the deed for which will show the quantity of & also the purchase of s d John two negro slaves & two horses, & to pay s d John for the same he paid off all the balance of W d Cline's note after the two first ends, except a very small sum paid on s d note by W m J. Williams not exceeding $5. he made the last payment on s d note of $1500 in the year 1819 - in way of explanation this affiant states that he paid off s d note to W d Cline before he bought s d land & s d of John Williams.

I took the note of S d John for $700 dated 18 th Sept. 1819 & payable 12 months after date, & when he bought S d land & negroes, S d note of $700 was given up to S d John - The foregoing statement is from the best recollection of this affiant. He may be incorrect as to some dates & immaterial facts, but substantially he believes it to be true. This affiant further states that from the age & infirmity of S d John & his wife & from their having an afflicted daughter incapable of mind- ing them any assistance, & from their reduced state in property the S d John is incapable of making a support except from the interest of stock -
This affiant further states that between the years of 1819 & 1824 he paid several debts for said John of which there is a part of the bonds here with filed and this affiant further states that he was present and that he saw John Williams execute his Receipt to S d Magt John Williams for the sum of Seven Hun- dred & four Dollars and 60 c to which he is a subscrib- ing witness - given under my hand this 17 th day of February 1831
H. M. Mantague

Capt. William J. Williams also this day made affidavit before me that he paid for John Williams to Geo. H. Marshall $2.75. & to John Shinn $7.75, which sum s. John referred to him, & while s. Wm. J. & Saml Lane (now dead), were in partnership as merchants the s. John Williams became indebted to them five hundred and fifty two dollars & fifty cents, which s. sum has been paid by s. John since 18 th March 1818. s. John is now old & infirm without any property except one old house & a little household furniture worth about $20 & he could not make a support for himself & wife & an afflicted daughter, if not assisted by the generosity of friends. February the 14 1831 Chas. Milliken J.P. S.C.
I do hereby certify that Henry C. Wm J.  Alfred Williams & J. Williams Williams are gentlemen of high respectability & that the utmost credit is due to their statements on oath. Given under my hand this 16 day of Feby. 1831 - Chas. Milliken J.P. S.C. Kentucky, Simpson County S.C.
I John L. Moore Clerk of the County Court of Simpson County Ky. Do certify that Chas. Milliken & H. B. Montgomery before whom the foregoing & subsequent affidavits were made is & was a justice of the peace duly commissioned. Given under my hand & seal of office this 18 th day of Feby. 1831. Fred. Moore, CLK

State of Kentucky Simpson County Set
We Wm Berryman Sterling Black Docl Huddopeth Collins Surrier
Do hereby make oath that we have known Major John Williams for a number of years, that we believe him to be a gentleman, of intelligence honor & integrity, that the said Williams has been a Senator in the legislature of this State for several years & was an officer in the late war & now a justice of the peace for this County. We consider his statements on oath entitled to the fullest credit. The foregoing affidavits made oath to the foregoing before me & I do certify that they are hereby entitled given under my hand this 14 day of July 1831-
John Millikan J.P.

Also Alfred M Williams this day day made Affidavit before me that he never received any thing from Maj. John Williams either by gift or sale neither real nor personal since the year 1816 nor any thing before that time to exceed the value of $30-00 cents - And further the affiant states that his father Maj John Williams has been living with him ever since the year 1827 some time in Oct of that year, and during that time he has administered to his wants & comfort so far as his limited means would extend and had the aid which has been extended to him been withdrawn his situation must have been uncomfortable in fact he must have suffered and his condition is yet the same for he yet lives with the affiant - Given under my hand as a Justice of the peace for Simpson County, Kentucky this 17 th day of Feby. 1831 Thos Mantagm J.P.

State of Ky. Warren Co. Dr E. B. Martin made affidavit before me this day a justice of the peace for s. county that the within det was posted by Maj. Williams as stated in the within Receipt. & I certify that s. Martin is highly creditte 25. April 1832 - W. V. Loving
Maj. Geo. Williams $14.50
due

1826. 58 } (Pay to William S. 3 } in cp. with Martin Harding $14.50 To Andrew Viret & Co Local Amount — Recd payment of note in full up to 1 st Jan'y 1827 — Martin Harding
(over)

John W Williams this day also made affidavit before me that he had  has an account against his father, Mr John Williams for Seven hundred and four dollars 62 1/2 cents which the said John Williams has settled with him for which the said affiant John Williams holds the said affiant's receipt bearing date Oct 15 th 1825 the principle part of said sum was settle and paid said affiant in the years 1820 1821 & 1822 said affiant further states that that he has as well as other has administered to the wants of said John Williams otherwise he and his family, from their inability to labour to support themselves must have been reduced to sufferance - given under my hand as a Justice of the peace for Simpson County Kentucky this 17 th day of February 1831 W W Mantagun pp
Kentucky, Simpson County S st I John Boisseau, presiding Justice of the County Court of Simpson County aforesaid, do certify that the attestation of John L Moore, Clerk of the Simpson County Court, contained in the sixth  third pages of the volume (ante) of even date herewith and in which reference is made to affiants plead before and after said attestation, is in due form of law. Given under my hand and seal this 18 day of February 1831. John Boisseau J P S st

Judith Williams Kentucky
Suspended
Act 13 March 1840 Hon. J. R. Underwood
Act 7 July 1838

This Indenture, made the 17 th day of November, in the year of our Lord, one thousand Eight hundred and twenty two, between John Williams of the County of Simpson, and State of Kentucky, of the one part, and Mrs. J Williams of the County and State aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth, that the said John Williams for and in consideration of the sum of One hundred dollars, to him in hand paid, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hath granted, bargained and sold, and by these presents doth grant, bargain, sell and confirm unto the said Mrs. Williams, her heirs & assigns, all that parcel or tract of land situate and being in the County and State aforesaid, on the east side of the Dick fork of Drabbs creek, containing one hundred acres, and bounded as follows, to wit, Beginning at a hickory, in a line of a 200 acre survey of said John Williams, running then north Ten poles to a post oak, corner to John Williams, thence with his line S. 74° E. 180 poles to another hickory, another of said John Williams corners, in a line of the survey on which said John Williams now lives Then S. 22 W. 174 poles to a stake Then S 75° E 20 poles to three post oaks, corner to John Kelley See Then south 65° E 20 poles to three black oaks, thence North 60 W 80 poles to a small hickory, and black oak Thence to the Beginning together with all and singular the premises, with the appurtenances thereunto belonging, or in any wise appertaining — To have and to hold the land hereby conveyed, unto the said Mrs. Williams, her heirs & assigns forever free from the claims or claims of the said John Williams his heirs or assigns — In witness whereof the said John Williams hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and date above written John Williams
Simpson County S c .
I, as clerk of the County Court of said County do certify that this Indenture was this day produced to me in my office, and acknowledged by the therein named John Williams, to be his act and deed — and that I have recorded said Indenture with this certificate as required by law — Witness my hand this 11 th day of November 1822
Wm. Ellwood

This indenture, made and entered into this 19 th day of Novem- ber, in the year of our Lord, one thousand Eight hundred and twenty two, between John Williams of the one part and John W. Williams, of the other part, both parties of the County of Grif- fin, and State of Kentucky, witnesseth that the said John Williams, for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred dollars, to him in hand paid, by him the said John W. Willi- ams, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, hath bargained sold, aliened, bargained, conveyed, given, granted and confirmed and doth by these presents bargain, sell, alien, convey, give, grant and confirm, unto the said John W. Williams, his heirs & forever, a certain tract or parcel of land, lying and being in the County and State aforesaid, on the East side of the Lick fork of Drake's creek, containing one hundred acres and bounded as follows, To wit, Beginning at a post oak on the East side of the Lick fork of Drake's creek, near where two old roads cross each other, in a ridge, a corner to a two hun- dred acre survey of said John Williams, running thence South seventy four poles to a post oak in John Williams line thence South seventy four East, one hundred and eighty poles to thence back on the John Williams line of his survey, made in the name of Peter Welty, and corner to another hundred acre tract of John Williams, thence north twenty two east twenty six poles to a post oak near the corner of David Payne fence near a spring thence N. 64 poles to 2 post oaks a corner to said Williams 200 acre survey, thence N. 75 W 187 poles to the beginning To have and to hold the aforesaid tract or parcel of land with all its appurtenances, unto the said John W. Williams his heirs & free from the claim or claims of him the said John Wil- iams and his heirs & of any person or persons claiming under him the said John Williams his heirs & forever In Witness whereof the said John Williams hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and date first written
John Williams. (Seal)
Griffin County S c
I, as Clerk of the County Court of said County do certify that this indenture was this day produced to me in my office and acknowledged by the therein named John Williams to be his act and deed; and that I have recorded said indenture with this certificate as required by law — Witness my hand this 15 th day of November 1822
Isaac Moore

Stephen Blackburn Log 1800 William King

We John Williams please to pay Mrs Williams $22.25 cents in Commonwealth paper and this my order shall be your receipt in full for your lighting account with me this 11th Day of December 1825 Stephen Blackburn

This Indenture made and entered into this 5 th day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty three between John Williams of the one part and W m Williams of the other part both parties of the county of Simpson and State of Kentucky Witnesseth That the said John Williams for and in consideration of the sum of four hundred dollars to him in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby ac- knowledged hath bargained sold and conveyed, and doth by these presents bargain sell and convey unto the said John W. Williams his heirs &c. a certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the county & state aforesaid on the lick fork of Drakes Creek containing one hundred acres and bounded as followeth To wit, Beginning on two black jacks in W m J. Williams line about 6 poles from his his lick on a black oak corner running thence North 22° West 137 poles with said William J. Williams line to a lick on his beginning corner, thence South 18 poles to a stake, thence West 97 poles to a stake in Joel Roper's line thence thence S. 50° W. 7 poles to a Maple and black hickory by a spring, thence South 28° W. 6 poles to Joel Roper's red oak corner, thence S. 20° W 23 poles to a white oak on the bluff of the creek, thence thence West 16 poles to a post oak in said J. Williams line of his 200 acre survey, thence with the same 81 poles to 3 Black jacks, thence East to the beginning — To have and to hold the aforesaid tract or parcel of land with each & singular its appurtenances unto the said John W. Williams his heirs and assigns forever, free from the claims or claims of him the said John Williams, In testimony whereof the said John Williams hath hereunto set his hand and seal the date above written. — The words "and being in the county & state aforesaid" interlined before I signed —
Simpson County Set 1)
John Williams
I as clerk of the said county court of said county do certi- fy that on the 9 th day of June 1823 John Williams came before me in my office and acknowledged this Indenture to be his act and deed; and that the same with this certificate stands truly recorded in my office — Witness my hand —
Amos Moore C. Clerk

This Indenture made and entered into this third day of July, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Twenty four between John Williams of the one part and Henry C Williams of the other part, both parties of the County of Simpson and State of Kentucky, Witnesseth, that the said John Williams for and in consideration of the sum of two thousand and twentyone dollars to him the said John Williams in hand paid, and secured to be paid by him the said Henry C. Williams, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, hath bargained, sold, aliened, granted, given, conveyed, and confirmed, and doth by these presents, bargain, sell, alien, grant, give, convey and confirm unto the said Henry C. Williams his heirs and assigns forever, a certain tract or parcel of land lying and being on the Lick fork of Snakes Creek in the County, and State aforesaid, containing one hundred and fifty five acres and two rods, and bounded as followeth (To wit) Beginning at a black jack and hickory on the West side of the Lick fork of Snakes Creek, S. W. Williams Southwest corner thence South to Washack Turn line, thence with said Turn line to the Creek, thence with another of said Turn lines up the creek to a double red oak, thence Westwardly to a corner in said Turn line, thence with his line South to his corner, thence with his line West to his corner in said Williams line of his 200 acre survey, thence South to a stake said Williams corner, thence N 65° E. 280 poles, to a red oak, thence N 60° W. 80 Poles to a red oak & hickory, from S. Williams corner, thence N 22° W. 60 Poles to 2 black-jacks, S. W. Williams corner thence to the beginning.
To have and to hold the aforesaid bargained premises with all and singular its appurtenances, including the crop growing on said premises, unto the said Henry C Williams, his heirs and assigns forever, free from the claim or claims of him the said John Williams his heirs and assigns, and from all and every person or persons whomsoever claiming under him the said John Williams In Testimony whereof the said Williams hath hereunto set his hand seal the date above written
Test W. Williams Wm Williams
John Williams Seal

Simpson County Ky.
I as clerk of said Court do certify that on the 20th day of October 1824 John Williams came before me, in my office, and acknowledged this indenture of bargain and sale to Henry C Williams to be his act and deed - and that the same and this certificate stand duly recorded in my said office as required by law - Witness my hand
Wm Moore, Clerk
This indenture made and entered into this third day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and and twenty four, between John Williams of the one part and Henry C Williams of the other part both parties of the County of Simpson and State of Kentucky, Witnesseth that the said John Williams for and in consideration of the sum of seven hundred and twenty one, to him the said John Williams in hand paid by the said Henry C Williams, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, hath bargained, sold, aliened, granted, remised and released by these presents bargain, sell, alien, grant, remise convey and confirm, convey and confirm unto the said Henry C Williams his heirs and assigns forever a certain tract or parcel of land, lying and being on the left fork of Brakes creek in the County and State containing one hundred acres, be the same more or less and bounded as follows viz. Beginning at a post oak corner to John Williams 200 acre survey, running from Thence South 21 E. twenty two poles to a post oak corner to another of said Williams two hundred acre survey Thence South one hundred and eighteen poles to a stake Thence West twenty seven poles to a stake Thence North five East twenty five poles to a stake, corner to Joel Rogers Thence West twenty eight poles to a black oak Thence North one hundred and twenty poles to a black oak, Thence to the beginning - To have and to hold the aforesaid bargained premises, with each and every part its appurtenances unto the said H C Williams his heirs and assigns forever, free from the claim or claims of him the said John Williams his heirs and assigns and from all and every person or persons whomsoever, claiming under him the said Williams

In Testimony whereof the said Williams hath hereunto set his hand and seal the date above written Test M c Williams [Signature] John Williams [Signature] M c Williams [Signature]
Simpson County S.C.
I as Clerk of said County Court do certify that on the 20 th day of October 1824 John Williams came before me, in my office, and acknowledged this instrument of bargain and sale to Henry G Williams to be his act and deed - and that the same and this certificate stands duly recorded in my said office as required by law. Witness my hand Nath Moore, CLK
Simpson County, S.C.
I, as Clerk of the County Court of Simpson aforesaid do certify that the foregoing five deeds from John Williams to the Grantees therein respectively named, are truly & faithfully copied from the records of my said office
In Testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said Court in the Clerk's office aforesaid this 18 th day of February 1831 Nath Moore, CLK
Simpson County S.C.
I, John Boisseau Presiding Justice of the County Court for the County of Simpson aforesaid do certify that the foregoing attestation of John A Moore Clerk of the Simpson County Court, is in due form of law Given under my hand seal this 18 th day of February, 1831
John Boisseau J.P. [Signature]

State of Kentucky } Simpson County } ss }
On this eighteenth day of November one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine personally appeared before the undersigned an acting Judge of the Circuit Court of Simpson County State of Kentucky which Circuit Court is a Court of record William King a resident of the State of Tennessee and County of Sumner aged sixty nine years who being first duly sworn according to law, doth upon his oath depose and say that Judith King now Judith Williams and John Williams were lawfully married in his presence in the County of Bertie and State of North Carolina in the month of March one thousand seven hundred and eighty six, and that the said John Williams was a Revolutionary soldier as stated in said Judith Williams Declaration in which reference is made to my knowledge of the marriage of the said Judith Williams and the said John Williams, and that the said John Williams departed this life on the 30 th day of August one thousand eight hundred and thirty three, and that the said Judith is now a widow and has remained a widow since the death of the said John Williams
William King
Sworn and subscribed on the day and year
above written, before Asker W Graham Judge of the Circuit Court of Simpson County State of Ky
And the said Asker W Graham further certifies that the said William King is a man entitled to all credit when on oath or otherwise
Asker W. Graham

State of Kentucky } ss
Simpson County } ss
On this 19 th day of November one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine, personally appeared before the undersigned an acting judge of the circuit court of Simpson County State of Kentucky which circuit court is a court of record, Lewis Reeder a Resident of the County of Simpson and State of Kentucky, aged sixty five years, Who being first duly sworn according to law doth depose and say, that he has been acquainted with Judith Williams the Declarant during the whole time since one thousand eight hundred and one and with her husband John Williams from one thousand eight hundred and one up to his death, and that the said John and Judith have lived together as man and wife from the year one thousand eight hundred and one up to the time of the death of the said John Williams, and that the said John Williams departed this life on the 30 th day of August one thousand eight hundred and thirty three, and that the said Judith Williams hath never married since the death of the said John that she is now living and a widow, and that she is an honest and respectable woman, and that all her statements are entitled to full credit
Lewis Reeder
sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, before Asker W Graham

Judge of the Circuit Court of Simpson County State of Kentucky, And the said Asker W Graham further certifies that the said Lewis Reeder is a man entitled to credit when on oath or otherwise
Asker W. Graham

Rev. H. Harris
Affidavit

Kentucky Simpson County. The affidavit of William Harris that I was well acquainted with Josiah McClure formerly of Warren County that I lived a neighbor to said McClure in said County a number of years that said McClure married my Sister. I recollect that said McClure did sell a parcel of Negroes to M rs John Williams I further recollect that there was some dis- putes about McClure getting his money have heard McClure say that Williams was slow in paying McClure left on three or four this country I believe in the fall of 1818 to go to the State of Missouri I had it from his son- in law and near connections that the said McClure did some three or four years since the source from which I have heard of the death of said McClure lived in the same County where he did that I have good reason to believe the report have never heard it contradicted but confirmed by others and further This deponent saith not this 3 rd day of January 1832
State of Kentucky Simpson County This day the above named William Harris being of Lawful age personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace for said County and made oath that the above statements are true I further certify that the said Harris is an Ordained Preacher in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in first rate standing in that Church and with the people generally that full credit is to be given to his word on oath or otherwise given under my hand This 3 rd day of January 1832
J. M. Robertson J. P.

Kentucky, Simpson County, Sct
I, John A. Moore Clerk of the Simpson County Court, do certify that John W. Robertson, Esq. whose official signature is affixed to the within certificate dated 3 rd January 1832 then was and now is an acting Justice of the peace, in & for the County of Simpson aforesaid duly Commissioned & qualified and that full faith & credit is due and ought to be given to all his official acts: and I moreover certify that William Lynch Esq. whose official signature is annexed to the accompanying certificate dated 15 th January 1832 marked A comprising the statement & affidavit of Wm Williams; that the said Wm Lynch whose official signature is in like manner attached to the respective affidavits of John Williams & Peter Hendricks, marked B & C - of Harvey G. Miller and marked D all all dated on 15 th January 1832, which are now before me, marked as aforesaid, & under written "Geo. Moore", was on the respective periods aforesaid, and each one of them, the said Robert W. Robertson now is an acting Justice of the peace in & for said County, of Simpson duly Commissioned & qualified as such & that full faith and credit is due and ought to be given to all his official acts
In Testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said Court, at office this 16 th day of January 1832
Geo. Moore, CLK
Kentucky Simpson County Sct I John Boicean presiding Justice of the County Court for the County of Simpson aforesaid do certify that the foregoing attestation is in due form of law given under my hand & seal this 18 day of January 1832
John Boicean J.P. & C

Col Edwards will bind the papers sufficiently and then tie it up in the statement of side
Tomkins R.W.
file
Hon. R. M. Johnson
City of Washington

B. G. 25. April 1852
Dear Sir.
Then enclosed in the Record of Bibles & Williams Receipts of Judge Underwood & Col. Brathwaite, they are both from this place now so that I cannot get their affidavits. Judge M. had one prepared the enclosed statement to swear to but got up before I could have it done — Mr. Geo. Brathwaite in the Post office Dept. can speak as to the hand writing of both the gentlemen spoken of — G. N.

Under word
To 3
Maj. Williams
Allowed
L.C.
26/8
pen. to com: May 28. 1832
Hon. R. M. Johnson H.R.
May 24, 1831

I have this day examined sundry receipts & an account on each of which I have placed the initials of my name in order to identify them & now state according to my best recollection that Major John Williams of Simpson County Kentucky was the person against whom most of my claims as an attorney at law were properly chargeable in the various receipts expended by me but at this distance of time I cannot speak positively unless I could examine the records of the suits in which I appeared as counsel. S. V. Allen & J. W. Williams were according to my recollection & belief connected with the business of Major John Williams, who was once high Sheriff of the County & as such became involved in several lawsuits. I did business for S. V. Allen & J. W. Williams as an attorney according to my recollection with which Major John Williams had no concern within my knowledge but I believe the number of suits in which I was employed for Major John Williams greatly exceeded those in which I was employed for S. V. Allen & J. W. Williams as I have no doubt that I received all the money which the receipts show I got - if no more I recollect distinctly getting the bill and I have a recollection but it is not so vivid that Major Williams kept my horse during some one or more weeks, while I was attending Court in Simpson. Given under my hand this 24 May 1831
J. B. Woodworth
I know the body of the foregoing instrument as well as the signature to be in the hand writing of Judge Underwood. 28 th May 1832.
C. Tompkins

Apr. 25
Apr. 25, 1832
Hon. R. M. Johnson City of Washington
free

Boring Green 25. April 1832
Dear Sir. I send you some further information in the case of Maj. Williams which you have heretofore had the goodness to attend to. - If the proper examination is made he has paid out as much as his property was worth when sold - Maj. M. requests, that Mr. Lumpkin should assist if necessary in the business - I am just starting to a court & have only time to renew the expression of my best feelings for you
Yrs. W. P. R. K. " "

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48 3/4 2 48 3/4
Mr. Cooke V.C. to 3 Recd John Williams

Received of John Williams sent by the hand of his son Henry Two Dollars and Eightyfour cents the balance in full of his acct. with us April 21 st 1818 Thos. Cooke & Co.

John Williams Dptn John Decm 31 1821 To Cash Pattern & mending. To A Graham $28 00
Cash $10 - 23 Oct 1824. paid by H. C. Williams J. S. ...

Graham M rs G rat Williams
$18 the Balance of Rec d within amt of Eighteen Dollars in a note on Tho s Beauchamp by H b Williams for Hail Coll.
John Williams worth 33 of A Graham $18.00
G

Williams Bros
9.61 1/2 1.81 1/2 1.14 1.12 1/2 13.69 1/2
A
9.61 1/2 1.81 1/2 1.14 1.12 1/2 13.69 1/2
44.12 1/2 49.20 3/4 93.43 2 1/2 8.56 1/2 84.09 1/2 12 " 74.46

1823 John Williams to Clerk Simpson Circuit Court April Copy bill 53 ad Lewis 80 filing pks 102 filing answer 102 apd interpleader Indgment one answer 18 Indgment 18 order 25 Taxing costs 18 Copy 18 ad Linibangh } 1.79 May fifa 33 return 122 certifo case 25 July op 78 same 882 July filing answer 10 apd Indgment 18 order 25 } Taxing costs 18 Copy 18 ad Same } 97 entering appearance & order continuance } 1.08 order survey 372 Copy 372 ad Lewis 80 entering appearance & order leave to answer answer 25 filing same 10 cert 25 order leave to withdraw exhibits 25 order to file same } 1.182 25 ad Lewis 80 3 orders mileage attendance & copies one } 1.32 1823 ad Linibangh Sept. Ind. 18 000 apd Indgment 18 Taxing costs } 1.05 Oct. 18 Copy 18 order 25 ad Same one order mileage attend and 3 copies } 63 v Linibangh Nov. fifa 33 return 122 certifo case 25 same 702 $9.61 3/4 att. John Williams (clerk)

Pay the within to John Williams
May 1 st 1828
J. H. Marshall Pr E. Fair
John Williams
to
J. H. Marshall
$3.25 2.75

   John Williams Jr & Co To Joseph H. Brannan     1828   Oct 1 To Balance on Lin Bucket 50   Nov 12 " 1 Set plate for Order 6/ 1 00   " " " 1 Set cups & Saucers 7/6 1 25   $ 3 75  

May 13 th 1822 R.C. of the water light Bank of course at 100 per share
600  6 3600 $2 00
700  118 50 6 50 42 42  84 82 1/2 42 7 50  126 450 7 50  118 50
15 18
John Williams To my note $700
May 13 th 1822 in Five hundred Dollars worth of property etc.

twelve months after date I promise to pay H. C. Williams Seven Hundred Dollars it being for value Received given under my hand and seal this 10 th day of Sep r 1819 X Williams

Received Sept 1 st 1824 of John Williams on settle account the sum of Seven hundred and four dollars 60 3/4 cents in full of my account against him to this date List B. Williams 3/3 J. Williams

21
St. William 183 apt John Wollery
Subsequent add. to letter

Decr 28 th 1818 John Williams to H. Williams Dr To money paid George Gibson for pork $34-12 3/4

one Day after Date I promise to pay James Gibson the sum of fifty Dollars for value received of him this 25 th of April 1827
John F. Gibson
John Williams

credit the within 40 accounts this day May 1827 by me
James Gibson
Bot Sun 5 1/2 is 11 43 1/2
Williams
40 40 50
So on the within from account Feb. 2 1827
all,

J.B.U

Recd of S V Aden & John Williams twenty Dollars my fees in the following cases A North vs J Williams Wm Howard vs same on motion Mississippi black is same injunction in Warren & B M black vs S V Aden
Witness my hand this 15 th April 1822
J. R. McLean

John Williams this day paid me five Dollars in full for my fee as attorney in attending to a suit in the Warren Circuit Court in which Mr Blake and North were plaintiffs & G Bell & said Williams were defts. The above five Dollars is said Williams part of my fee Bell's part is unpaid. Witness my hand this 10 th of Nov 1827
J. R. Unsworth

J. R. W.
Underwood To Grant Museum

Received July 16 th 1822 of J. Williams fifteen dollars it being the amount of my fees in the case of Williams agt. Hugh G. Edwards and Lewis & Thomson agt. John Williams
J. R. Underwood

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J. B. H.
of R Underwood and B. E. rect atty
Self Min $10.00

Rec d of S r . Aden ten dollars my fees in the suits of M. Clark agt John Williams & Josias B Bullock against my self  Aden this 17th. July 1822
J. A. Underwood

J.R.W.
underwood Atty Sc & Root Adm $5.00

Recd of S. U. Aden five Dollars my fee in his case with 75 Cents This 21 st day of Augt - 1822
J. R. Underwood

25-25- 14-88 10-37 14-88 25-25
14-88
So. J. M. Williams note 3 To C. B. Martin $14.50 38 Due $14.88

Due Edward B. Martin on order Fourteen dollars & 50 Cents. Commonwealths Bank paper For Value Received. April 18, 1847
Test. J. A. Martin
John Williams

J. B. H.
Hindlewood
100 Receipt
W. Williams

Recd of J. W. Williams six Dollars on account of fees due me
J. B. Underwood
22 nd April 1824

Underwood account $25.
W. P. L.

1426 Joseph R Underwood Dr to J Williams $20 = to one Bull — also to keeping one horse fifteen Days at 33 1 / 3 = 5 = cents per Day —

J. Savigants Debit $321.65
(8)

Recd of John Williams by the hands of Mrs J. Williams thirty four dollars 65 cents the amt: of a repl: bond in the office of the court of appeals Williams to the comnth: for the use of Clark & North which will pay over to the person entitled thereto — — 30th apl: 1827 —
J. Emery

Mr. John Williams
To Kendall & Russells
Dr.
8 years paid
To one years' subscription to the Argus of Western America ending
January 1.
18 79.
$ 3.
1879 Jan 18th Recd of William J. Williams, five dollars in full for two years subscription to the Argus up to Jan'y first 1880 for John Williams. Shradall & Phillips

J.B.H.
Underwood Ally To E Rec 1 Iden $12.50

Recd of Simeon V Aden twelve Dollars fifty cents for Discharging two suits in the Simpson Circuit Court one by Micajah Black and the other by Micajah B Black & for attending to a motion against Thos L Gains at the present term of said Court this 22 nd October 1892
$12.50
J. R. McLanahan Jr.

Breathe ally.
30 & Rect
Adm
$25.00

Recd of S th Adm twenty five dollars in full of my fees against said Adm for attending to the suits against him (viz) one in favour of Bennett M Clark one in favour of Josiah B Bullock one in favour of Micajah B Clark and two in favour of Micajah Clark Junr Recd by me Oct 22 nd 1822
John Brathitt Atty at Law

Williams Feb.
50
Recd Payment J. R. Francis, Cash

1838 John Williams To Clerk Simpson Circuit Court Bew order for change of venue to Washington D.C. at Biss DO at Washington D.C.

Williams
leaf
79 cu

John Williams (P. 2) to Thompson $ 18.30. To our correcting our Books, etc. 2 3/4 Cop Aug 18 Sep 18 ading rate 18. 3 1/4 E E time 79 3/4 Ind. Edward 1/2

Williams bro Erg. 2:902

1827 John Williams to Clerk Superior Court D r apt deced's Taxing costs 18 papers 18 orders 25 & levies p 79 May fees 33 return 18 1 / 2 estoppel 25 Transcription & same 1.41 - 2.11 3 / 4 $2.90 3 / 4 att Geo. L. Allorrell

William L. G. Tolson
1812

1823 John Williams & David Holman vs. Clark Simpson Circuit Court
Oct. entering appearance & decree 18 vid a 25 Taxing costs 18 vid a have to take depositions 25 oam 25 awr. fife 33 actus 122 cur 125 at Lewis & others — $1 88 3/4 aw End. Ellwood

John Williams pay William Bell Seven Dollars and 50 Cents credit given by the same to being a part of what I am owing him for a Barrel of Whisky this 25th day of Oct 1827 W. Bell

26
To Williams
To amount bill
JM Moore
$2.00

Received of Henry C Williams two dollars the balance due on May due Williams Apr with me June 9 th 1823 James C Moore

Williams Bros J M Williams
114

1823 John Williams and Mrs. M. Williams to Clerk Greene County Court
Novem Copy mortgage Bigger to Babb 57
Same Same to Bank 57
$1,14 also Indenture C.W.

Williams R. Copt W of Phenbrook + bal for $13, 12½ cts
A

Rec d of John Williams thirteen Dollars 12 1/2 in full of his a/c with Dr. Ben Brachlihon. to this Date April the 29 th 1819
J. Williams

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Twelve months after date we or either of us do promise to pay or cause to be paid unto Peter Kendrick Admin for the heirs of Daniel Kendrick Deak, the Just and full sum of $600.00 for value recd of him as witness our hands and seals this 23 rd of August 1822
Test William Wood
John Williams (Seal)
J. M. Williams (Seal)

money made spared to PH 5 th Nov 1885 Thos Stratton S.H. a copy Test Deohellmore, C.R.
Dr. 1891 Convers. Can. use. P.
5 fips
W. Williams
Copy

The Commonwealth of Kentucky.
TO THE SHERIFF OF Simpson COUNTY, GREETING:
We command you that of the Estate of John Williams late high Sheriff
of Simpson County late of your Bailiwick you cause to be made the
sum of Three Thousand dollars cents, with interest
thereon at the rate of six per centum per annum from the day of
to until paid, which the Commonwealth of Kentucky for the use of Mr
Clark and A North lately in our Simpson Circuit Court recovered against them for debt to be discharged
by the payment of an sum in damages Also the sum of $ 16: 27 1/2 cents which to the said Commonwealth are
as aforesaid in the same court were adjudged for her cost in that suit expended, whereof John is
convicted as appears to us of record, And that you have the said sums of money before the
Judge of our said court at the court house, on the 23 rd day of April next, to
render to the said Commonwealth, use as aforesaid
of the damages and cost aforesaid, And have then there this
writ.—Witness JOHN L. MOORE, clerk, of our said court at the court house in Franklin, the
29 th day of February 1825 and in the 33 rd year of the Commonwealth.
Notes on the Bank of Kentucky & its branches, or notes on the Bank of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and its branches may be received in payment of the above execution.
at Inol Moore CLK a Copy Test Inol Moore CLK

North ✓ abstract Exp n Williams

Simpson Circuit, Kentucky, S.C. Abraham North against John Williams
Plaintiff In Trustee Defendant
Execution of fidei. issued on 4 th August 1825 which was directed to be placed in the hands of the Sheriff of Simpson County, against the estate of Defendant for one dollar fifty one and a half cents and which execution hath not yet been returned to this office — Witness my hand — February 18 1831
Brof. McVean, Clerk of 5 th Court

On or before the first day of January next I promise to pay Josiah M c Alister the just and full sum of fifteen hundred dollars it being for value received given under my hand and seal this first day of March 1811 Test Timothy D. Duncan John Williams

November 26 th 1814 received one hundred Dollars of the with house note by me
Josiah M. Clear
August 26 th 1814 of the with in Trachua ndred Dollars
Josiah M. Clear
May 16 th 1814 in Tillamook
August 16 th 1814
100 Josiah M.
100 Josiah M.
100

Recd of Mr John Williams eight dollars in full for his subscription to the Argus of W. America Ending March 30 th 1822 Nov 30 th 1822. The Smith Jr for Kendall Russell & Merriweather

Lu Allen Rupt John  W. Allen
medical account
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Jan'y 10 th 1825 Recd of John Williams by the hand of H. H. Williams Ten Dollars in full of my de- mand against him up to this date.
Lee Allen

W. Williams 253 incant G. F. Williams $ 552.50 3/4

   1818 John Williams to M c Williams  Dr      To Cash Lent  $ 25 00    1820 To aunt Pat & Benbrook for you for wagon -  70 00    To aunt Pat part master at Bowling Green -  2 56 \frac{1}{4}    To aunt Pat & Benbrook for you -  6 00    To your store account with James } 311 34  } 311 34    (Williams which I paid for you -  } 1 00    To aunt Pat all fines for you -  15 50    To aunt Pat S r Holden for you -  5 50    1821 To aunt Pat M c Graham for you -  2 25    To aunt Pat Same for you -  10 10    To 101 lbs Bacon at 10 cts -  12 00    To Cash Lent you -  71 34 \frac{1}{2}    Augst To Cash Lent you in Bowling Green -  6 87 \frac{1}{2}    S pt To Cash Lent -  10 00    To aunt Pat Hugh L Williams for you -  10 00    To aunt Pat J Beauchamp for you -  3 00    1822 To aunt Pat for store goods for you in } 552 50 \frac{1}{4}  } 552 50 \frac{1}{4}    Bowling Green -     1823 Recd of John Williams payment in full     for the above account M c Williams    

Graveson County, State of Kentucky,
John A. Moore, Clerk of the Graveson County
and Circuit Courts, this day made oath before the under signed, a Justice of the Peace, in & for the County of Graveson affirming that the inclosed and accompanying fee bills (A) viz one for $9:61 1/2 - one for $1:81 1/2 - one for $1:14 one for $0:50 one for $8:27 1/2 - one for $0:79 and one for $2:90 1/2 cents amounting together the sum of Twenty five dollars three 9.61 1/2 cents were correctly made out as he believes and 1.81 1/2 were for services rendered as therein stated - That the 1.14 whole amount has been paid to affiant John A 50 82 1/2 Moore - and that he, affiant believes, the whole 79 290 1/2 amount was paid by John Williams Esqf.
25:03
Given under my hand this 16 th day of Janry.
102 91
H B Montague

John L. Moore affidavit in relation to fee bills enclosed

1000 Kentucky, Simpson County Set.
I John L Moore Clerk of the County Court of Simpson aforesaid, do certify that the above named Henry B Montague, Esq: before whom the foregoing affidavit of John L Moore was made on the 16 th day of January 1832 then was, and now is, an acting Justice of the Peace in & for the County of Simpson aforesaid duly Commissioned & qualified according to law - and that full faith & credit is due and ought to be given all his official acts.
In Testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said Court, at office, this 16 th day of January 1832
Wm Moore, CLk
Kentucky Simpson County Set
I John Boispian, presiding Justice of the County Court, for the County of Simpson aforesaid do certify that the foregoing attestation is in due form of law Given under my hand and seal this 18 day of January
1832.
John Boispian P.P.B.L.C

R. H. Johnson 20.446
Kentucky
John Williams
of Simpson Co in the State of Kentucky who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Tatum of the Regiment commanded by Colonel Clark in the N. Carolina line, for the term of three years from 1777 to 1780
Enscribed on the Roll of, Kentucky at the rate of eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 28 day of May. 1832
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 of May 1832 and sent to Hon. H. Johnson House of Reps.
Arrears to 4th of September 1832 $26.10 Semi-ann. all'ce ending
$26.10
{ Revolutionary Claim, Acts March 18, 1818, and May 1, 1820. }
Rec. Book D. Vol. 9. fol. 65.

John Williams Jr
Phila. Feb
No 16. Market
Feb 8 83
1 st Bal
L

Recd on the within five dollars this 13 th Sept 1824 J. H. M. for C. H.
Recd on the within two Dollars for the C. H. paper this 17 th Oct 1827 J. H. Marshall for C. Farish
1.43 and 17 1/2 1.60 1/2

Due Joseph H. Marshall order Eight dollars 83 Cents Commonwealth Bank Paper Note value Recd June the 28 th 1827.
Just Law Firm
John Williams

Williams Solon
8.272
3 —
5.272
2
327.
290
617
2.00 2.00
1881 after 1881 money before 1881 money

  1828  John Williams  To Clerk Simpson  Crescent Coast Lbr     March  Subpoena 18  at North  interlocutory  36    April  18 order 25  taxing costs  18 filing papers  79     18 order 25  taxing costs  18 filing papers  26     18 order 25  taxing costs  18 filing papers  61     18 order 25  taxing costs  18 filing papers  18     18 order 25  taxing costs  18 filing papers  2.91 3/4    May  2, 31  filing depositions  15  95 3/4     2, 31  filing depositions  15  50    July  order to exclude  depositions  25  25     order to exclude  depositions  25  25     order to exclude  depositions  25  70 3/4    Aug  fife 33  return  12 3/4  25    Oct  abstract from  order book  at Lewis  25     order leave  depositions  at Lewis  25        $8: 27 3/4        at. Snodgrass CLK  

Adm under act 7 June 1832
Gen. W. H. C.
whereby the said ...

State of Kentucky Simpson County Set on this 25 th day of Nov. 1833. James  John Payne & Abraham Wood personally appeared before me a justice of the peace for the county aforesaid and made oath that Major John Williams, who was the identical person mentioned in a Pension Certifi- cate bearing date the 30 th day of May 1832 therein deposed this life at his residence on the 30 th day of August 1833 in the county of Simpson aforesaid & I certify that I affirm to be worthy of full credit when on oath - S. Payne & Wood further made oath before me that Judith Williams is the widow & relict of S. John Williams the aged Pension er & that S. Judith is now alive - given under my hand this day & year aforesaid
W. Williams Justice of the Peace
Know all men by these presents that I, Judith Williams widow & relict of the late Major John Williams of Simpson County to whom a Pension Certificate under the Acts of 1818 & 26 issued on the on the 30 th day of May 1832 - Do constitute the Hon. R. M. Johnson my true & lawful Attorney to surrender said Certificate to the proper officers of the United States & receive what may be due me under the Act of Congress of the 7 th June 1832, or to receive a Certificate therefor & S. Johnson is vested with the full power to accept for the same provided the officer of

Government may pay him & give all proper acquittance in my name, My s d bond having drawn under s d certificate from s d 30 th day of May 1832 till the 4 th day of March 1833. Given under my hand & seal this 20 th day of Nov. 1833 - Judith & William Peag mark
State of Kentucky Simpson County Set -
Judith Williams widow of the late Major John Williams this day personally appeared before me an acting Justice of the peace for the County aforesaid, & acknowledged the foregoing Power of Attorney from her to the Hon. R. M. Johnson to be her act & deed & did not wish to retract it - Given under my hand this 20 th day of Nov. 1833 - J. Williams
State of Kentucky Simpson County Set - I John L. Moore Clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid Certify that John W. Williams, who has subscribed the foregoing paper is a justice of the peace for s d County & duly commissioned & qualified according to law & that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine Given under my hand & seal of office this 20 th day of Nov. 1833 - John L. Moore, clk

Payable semi-annually on the 4th of March and 4th of September, at
Lexington
by the President of the U. S. Branch Bank.
No payment can be made on an original certificate, until the arrival of one or the other of the above dates after issuing the certificate.
Registered in Book D Vol. 9 page 65 by
Wm Wilson Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I Certify, That, in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 18 th March 1818 &c., John Williams late a Private in the Army of the Revolution is inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the Kentucky Agency, at the rate of eight — dollars per month, to commence on the — 28 th — day of May — one thousand eight hundred and thirty two.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 30 th day of May one thousand eight hundred and twenty thirty two.
Jacob Secretary of War.
Examined and countersigned,
J. S. Edwards

Revolution, North Carolina. WIDOW, &c.
File No. 9017 Judith Williams Wid. of John Williams Brn. N.C. line
Act: July 14/38
Index:—Vol. 26 , Page 340
[Arrangement of 1870.]

1923 Nov. 9 hist. to W. D. Elliott Jr. Eu. 1923 Nov 13 " " J. L. Rodington, Eu. 1925 Oct. 28 Hist. to H. W. Hurlbut. (See letter in case of Mrs. Dwoe W. 20972). MCS 1925 Dec. 18. Mrs Ina # Bird info of cost of copies and 1926 Jan 7. Copies mailed to Ina # Bird 1926 Jan 12. Copies mailed to I. # Bird

1939 Mar. 24 hist. to Hon. C. Jasper Bell M.C.S. 1940 Jan 25 hist. to Mr. Edward E. Adams M.C.S.

Oak Grove Ky 10/7/22
Pension Dept. U.S.A. Washington D.C.
Dear Sirs:
I wish to know if you have any record of pensions being paid to John Williams of Logan or Simpson Cos. Ky. for Revolutionary services (Revolutionary War) or to his wife Judith Williams or the following children, William J. Williams, Henry C. Williams, Alfred M. Williams or Caroline Jones, and if so my daughter who is a direct descendant of Caroline Jones would not be entitled to a share in the D.A.R.'s. of which she is already a member.
If so please inform me what course to pursue.
Thanking you in advance for your kindness Resp. H. D. Elliott, Jr.

Rev Sir Nebraska Society
OF THE
Sons of the American Revolution
Officers
President Benjamin F. Bailey Lincoln Senior Vice-President J. L. Codington Omaha Junior Vice-President John M. Banister Omaha Secretary and Registrar Addison E. Sheldon Lincoln Treasurer Charles E. Bardwell Lincoln Historian J. Reid Green Lincoln
Board of Managers
George H. Hastings - - - Crete J. B. Strode - - - Lincoln Burnell Colson - - - Fremont N. C. Abbott - - - Nebraska City H. M. Bushnell - - - Omaha Grant L. Shumway - - - Scottsbluff
State Historical Society Rooms
P.O.D. 1208, OMAHA, NEBRASKA Nov. 7, 1922 LINCOLN, NEBR.
Pension Department, (Revolutionary War section) Washington, D.C.
Honorable Sirs:
We are desiring to complete proofs of service in the Revolutionary War, of John Williams, who, according to an old bible of his son, stated that he enlisted as a drummer boy at the age of 16, served throughout the war, was, when old enough, placed as a soldier and was active in the battles of Brandywine, Germantown, Monmouth and Guilford Court House, present at the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown and was honorably discharged, when the Army was disbanded.
In the war of 1812 he commanded a Volunteer company, Company G of Mounted Militia under Lt.Col. Young Ewing.
He was State Senator from Warren County, Ky. 1803 to 1813 and had at least one son born probably in Simpson County, Ky.
May I request that you send me a copy of such records as within your archives, I am of the opinion that he applied for a pension from or was living in Simpson County, Ky., in 1834 at the age of 75.?
Very respectfully yours,
J. L. Codington

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SEVENTY-SIXTH CONGRESS
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LEO KOCIALKOWSKI, ILL., CHAIRMAN
JOE L. SMITH, W. VA. WILBURN CARTWRIGHT, OKLA. WILLIAM H. LARRABEE, IND. DAN R. MCGEHEE, MISS. C. JASPER BELL, MO. CAROLINE O'DAY, N. Y. NEWT V. MILLS, LA. J. W. ROBINSON, UTAH BUTLER B. HARE, S. C. RUDOLPH G. TENEROWICZ, MICH. ED GOSSETT, TEX. JOSEPH A. MCARDLE, PA.
RICHARD J. WELCH, CALIF. W. STERLING COLE, N. Y. FRED L. CRAWFORD, MICH. FRANK C. OSMERS, JR., N. J. WILLIAM H. WHEAT, ILL. KARL M. LECOMPTE, IOWA CHARLES HAWKS, JR., WIS. SAMUEL W. KING, HAWAII
SANTIAGO IGLESIAS, P. R.
COMMITTEE ON INSULAR AFFAIRS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WASHINGTON
March 20, 1939
Brig. Gen. Frank T. Hines Veterans Administration Washington, D.C.
WILLIAMS, John Revolutionary War
Dear General Hines:
It will be deeply appreciated if you will direct that the pension record of the above named veteran of the Revolutionary War who died in Simpson County, Kentucky, about 1834 at the age of 75 years be sent to me here.
Your kind courtesy in this matter will be appreciated.
Sincerely yours,
Jasper Bell C. Jasper Bell
34 75 5-9

Edward H. Adams
Attorney at Law
Taylorville, Illinois
Director of Pensions Veterans Administration Washington, D. C.
January 10, 1940.
Rev. War Pension Records.
Sir:
I wish you would please send me, if convenient, information of the data of the personal, military or family history which may be on file of the following persons who are listed as pensioners of the Revolutionary War, and thus greatly oblige. I desire these for historical purposes.
  ✓ James Williams,  residence  Simpson County,  Kentucky.    ✓ John Williams,  "  "  "    ✓ Judith Williams,  "  Logan  "    (probably a widow)     
Yours respectfully,
Edward H. Adams.
Recd 2

March 24, 1939
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BA-J/MCS John Williams, W.9017
Honorable C. Jasper Bell House of Representatives Washington, D.C.
My dear Mr. Bell:
Reference is made to your request for information in regard to a Revolutionary War soldier, John Williams, who died in Simpson County, Kentucky, about 1834 at the age of seventy-five years.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, W.9017, based on the military service of John Williams.
The date and place of birth of John Williams and the names of his parents are not shown.
John Williams enlisted in Hertford County, North Carolina, February 20 or 21, 1777, and served three years as private in Captains James Vaughan's and Howell Tatum's companies in Colonels James Hogan's and Clark's North Carolina regiments and was in the battles of Brandywine and Germantown. He then served at various times until the close of the Revolution, names of officers not stated.
It was stated that he was an officer in the War of 1812, no details of this service given.
In 1824, John Williams was referred to as late high sheriff of Simpson County, Kentucky.
He applied for pension on November 9, 1829, at which time he was seventy years of age and was living in Simpson County, Kentucky. The claim was allowed. In 1829, John Williams was referred to as Major Williams.
In 1831, it was stated that John Williams had been a senator in the Kentucky state legislature and he then was justice of the peace in Simpson County.

John Williams died August 30, 1833, in Simpson County, Kentucky.
He married in March, 1786, in Bertie County, North Carolina, Judith King.
She was allowed pension on her application executed September 9, 1839, while a resident of Simpson County, Kentucky, aged about seventy-three years.
Judith Williams died September 20, 1840.
John Williams referred in 1829 to four sons, a daughter and a granddaughter who was eight years of age. The names of the daughter and granddaughter are not given. His son, John W. Williams, was living in Simpson County in 1823 and was deputy sheriff, another son, Henry C. Williams, was living in 1821, and another son, Alfred M. Williams, was living in 1831. In 1840 it was stated that one of the sons was a militia colonel and another was a surveyor. One William J. Williams was living in Simpson County, Kentucky, in 1822 but it was not stated that he was a son of the soldier.
There are no further data relative to the family of John Williams.
Very truly yours
A. D. MILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
MS.
October 28, 1925
H. W. Hurlbut 25 W. 42nd St. N.Y.
Sir:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 9017, it appears that JOHN WILLIAMS enlisted in Hertford Hertford County, North Carolina, February 20 or 21, 1777, and served three years as private in Captains James Vaughan's and Howell Tatum's Companies, Colonel James Hogan's and Clark's North Carolina Regiments; he was in the battles of Brandywine and Germantown. He then served at various times until the close of the Revolution, names of officers not stated. He was an officer in the War of 1812, no details of this service given.
He at 70 yrs was allowed pension on his application executed November 9, 1829, at which time he was seventy years of age and a resident of Simpson County, Kentucky. Claim was allowed He died in said count August 30, 1833.
He married in March, 1786, in Bertie County, North Carolina, Judith King. She was allowed pension on her application executed September 9, 1839, while a resident of Simpson County, Kentucky, aged about seventy-three years.
Hand A. Rept. 20. 1840

In 1829 the soldier referred to four sons, only name given was that of Henry C., he also referred to a daughter and a granddaughter who was eight years of age, their names not stated.
The soldier was a Senator in the Kentucky State Legislature.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 192_____
In reply to your request of _____, for the history of  Jno. Williams , a soldier of the Revolutionary War, the following is taken from the W. 9017 claim for pension.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Feb. 20 or 21, 1777 3 yrs. Col. James Langham James Hogan NC.   Howell Datum Colonel   unf. served generally in the winter & spring of the war.  
Battles engaged in, Brandywine; Guilford; Red Bank; Red Bank Residence of soldier at enlistment, near Guilford Co. NC. Date of application for pension, May 9, 1829 Residence at date of application, Simpson Co. Ky. Age at date of application, 72 yrs.
Remarks: He was in War 1786 in Berks Co. NC. Judith King; he d. Aug 30 1823 & she was at home at that time left 9 1839 while res in Simpson Co. Ky. He about 73 yrs. In 1829 Sol refused to H. being a d. of a son. She was 8 yrs. named and stated also has a son Henry. Sol was buried in Utah Sep. date not cited.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Pension Revd Homer New York NY 197 D #1 January 9. 1924
Mr. of the Interior. You have made a mistake and sent me the detailed doc- ument of John Scribner of Genesee N.Y. instead of John Williams of North Carolina enlisted Feb 20 or 21, 1777 servd under Capt J. Vaughn and other commanders. Claim W. 9017 is the reference given on the paper sent previously. I mailed you Postal Order for 1.00 to give me copy of the declaration he made in regard to his sons. I am very much disappointed at this mistake of yours as I suppose it will mean another long wait. What shall I do with the Scribner document? Return to you. I suppose perhaps I had better send this in it to explain the return of same. Sincerely Ina H. Baird

Jan. 12. 26
The copies of John Scribner were returned & read this day & mailed to E. B. Baldwin to whom they belonged 1255 N. H. Ave. City. but as he had not returned the John Williams photos (if he had them) I had photos made at once of the John Williams 3 pages and mailed this afternoon to Mrs. Bird Jan 12. 26 C.W.

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I have this day received from Mrs. Ida M. Bird M.O. No. 149536 for $ 1.00 requesting
photostat copy post-office address as per letter herewith. Copies of 3 pages mailed and requested to Mrs. Ida M. Bird 55 cts Jan 7.26
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Homer N.Y. PFD#1
all
secretary of the Interior. Washington D.C.
Dear Sir: - On second thought I am sending 1.00 in order that you may send other pages if the affidavit of John Williams. I hope this amt. will include the entire article. Please inform me when you send the material especially requested as noted in the letter which I return
Yours respectfully.
aff Nov. 9, 1829 (Mrs.) Ina H. Bird
December 21, 1925 -
as I had told her the cost of the entire aff. there were only the 3 pages to send

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UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
WASHINGTON
Dec. 18, 1925.
Mrs. Ina H. Bird, R. F. D. 1, Homer, N. Y.
FINANCE DIVISION DEC 23 1925 BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Madam:
I have to advise you, that if you wish a photostat copy of the affidavit of the Revolutionary War pensioner, John Williams of the North Carolina Troops, executed November 9, 1829, in which he refers to his sons, the same will be furnished you at the rate of fifteen cents a page, with twenty-five cents extra for certification, if that is desired. The number of pages to be copied, is three.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this Bureau by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior. Return this letter with your reply.
Respectfully,
Winfield Scott
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner..

Oct 25 1925 Dec. 18, 1925.
Mrs. Ina H. Bird, R. F. D. 1, Homer, N. Y.
Madam:
I have to advise you, that if you wish a photostat copy of the affidavit of the Revolutionary War pensioner, John Williams of the North Carolina Troops, executed November 9, 1829, in which he refers to his sons, the same will be furnished you at the rate of fifteen cents a page, with twenty-five cents extra for certification, if that is desired. The number of pages to be copied, is three.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this Bureau by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.

#1 Homer New York Dec. 14. 1925 Field Scott Washington D.C.
all
Dear Sir; On October 28, 1925 you sent the record of John Williams Revolutionary War pension claim W. 9817 to my brother Harold W. Hurlbut, New York City and in it you said "In 1829 the soldier referred to four sons, only name given was that of Henry C etc". Will you please state the exact sentence in which he mentions those sons.
I think you will charge $1.00 for doing this but as it may be more I will send it as soon as I hear from you.
I just want to be sure about his acknowledgement of these children before I go to further expense, so let me know exactly what he says.
Respectfully yours
Mrs. Ina H. Bird

January 23, 1940.
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Mr. Edward E. Adams Taylorville, Illinois.
BA-J/CC
James Williams
W.6510
John Williams
W.9017.
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of James and John Williams of Simpson County, Kentucky, and of Judith Williams, possibly a widow, of Logan County, Kentucky.
You are furnished herewith the Revolutionary War pension records of John and James Williams.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.