Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 41768, for Willis Lewis, North Carolina

SERVICE
N.C.
Lewis, Willis
NUMBER
S. 41768
CONTENTS

6366
North Carolina
Willis Lewis
of Pitt County in the state of N. Carolina who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Shepard of the N. Carolina Line, for the term of nine months.
Inscribed on the Roll of North Carolina at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 26 th of August 1810.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 rd of Feb y 1819 and sent to the Hon. Thos. H. Hall, House of Reps. U. States.
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1810 - \frac{6}{31} \frac{4}{30} - 2. 60 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 March 1819 40. 00
$42.60
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Pitt County.
Willis Lewis was born in Pitt County, N.C. on the 10th day of March 1788. He died on the 10th day of March 1860. He was a Private in the N.C. Line during the Revolutionary War.

Willis Lewis
63661.
Feb 1891
near
On
2
Willis

State of North Carolina ) On this the 7 th day of Pitt County ) September in the year of our Lord 1820. personally appeared in open Court (of the County aforesaid) being a Court of record. Willis Lewis aged seventy one years, who being duly sworn according to law doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary war (as follows)
That he was drafted for nine months and marched under the Command of Col o Hogan to the North as far as West Point, from which place he returned to Halifax N.C. and was there dis- charged. He further states that he has been entered on the pension list according to the Act of Congress 18 th March 1818. That his certificate bears date the 3 rd of February 1819 and is numbered 6366 and that he has received from the Branch of the United States Bank at Waynesville one hundred forty four dollars. And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th of March 1818 and that I have not since that time by gift sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself under 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 Revolu- tionary War, passed on the 18 th day of March 1818 and that I have not nor has any one in trust for me any property or security, contracts or debts due me otherwise than in the schedule herunto annexed and by me
Subscribed

One Saw & 2 pgs 4 axes & 3 Windinghoes 1 case of Knives Forks 3 Plates & 2 Dishes 1 Skillet & 2 Subs 1 Rifter & 4 Chairs
10 Spoons 3 Tea Cups Saucers 2 Iron pots 1 Dutch Oven 1 Frying Pan 1 Pail & 1 Piggins 1 Flat iron & 2 Barrels
I further declare that I am by occupation a farmer but am unable to labour so as to maintain myself, and having no Land of my own to cultivate have been compelled to lease a spot for myself and family whereon we live. My family consists of a Wife and two sons, the former of whom is fifty one years old and unable through infirmities to contribute anything towards her support. My sons are sixteen and eighteen years old, the former is called William, the latter Frederick who has had the misfortune of breaking one of his arms which renders him unable to perform hard labour, William is a youth of tolerable health.
If any one needs the assistance of their country it is myself and family and should the War Department reject this application I shall be compelled to throw myself on the charity of the county wherein I reside
Sworn to and declared in open court Willis his Lewis before me X mark
Archd. Parker C.C.
Archibald Parker. Clerk of the Superior Court of Pitt County do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereunto annexed are truly copied from the record of the said Court and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court

That the total amount in value of the property exhibited is Ten Dollars. In Testimony whereof have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court on this 19 th day of October 1820 Archibald Parker Clerk of the Court for the County of Pitt in the State of North Carolina

North Carolina — 26 th Aug. 1812. Willis. William Lewis — Town of Pitt Pineale
Recd. 26 th July 1778.
Capt. Child's Company 10 th Reg t N.C. Line Served for 9 Months
Admitted [M c Edward]

State of North Carolina Pascagoula County
County Court of Pleas & Quarters Sessions. August Term 1818. —
On this 26 th day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & eight een, personally appeared in open court Willis Lewis a private aged sixty eight years, resident in the County of Pitt; who being duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the provision made by a late Act of Congress entitled "an Act to pro- vide for certain persons engaged in the Land & naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War" — That he the said Willis Lewis entitled on or about the 20 th July 1778 in Pitt County in the State of North Carolina the company commanded by Captain Childs of the 11th Regiment. That he faithfully served for the term of Nine Months in the said corps of the North Carolina Continental Line — That he is in reduced circumstances & needs assistance

from his country for support his Willis Lewis mark
I Gray Little do certify & make oath that I am personally acquainted with Willis Lewis & know him to be a very poor man & in my opinion needs assistance from his country for support — Gray Little
State of North Carolina } County Court of Pleas Edgecombe County } & Quarter Sessions August Term 1818
I Edward Hall Clerk of the County Court aforesaid do hereby certify that Willis Lewis & Gray Little who made the foregoing affidavits, appeared in open court & made oath thereto
In testimony whereof I have set my hand & affixed the seal of office at Tarbor- ough 25th August 1818.
E Hall
I Lewis Lewis Chairman of the County Court of Edgecombe, do certify that Edward Hall, whose signature is hereto annexed is the clerk of the

County Court aforesaid. To the seal hereto annexed is the seal of the County — I do more over certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Willis Lewis did serve in the Revolutionary War as stated in the preceding declaration, against the Common Enemy for the term of Nine Months on the Continental Establishment — And from the testimony of Gray Little Deputy Sheriff of the County of Page County a respectable witness in whose testimony the utmost confidence may be re- posed who has deposed to that effect, that he is in reduced circumstances & stands in need of as- sistance from his country for support — I now transmit the proceedings & testimony had & taken in open Court, to the Secretary for the Depart- ment of War agreeably to the aforesaid Act of Congress
This 20 th August 1818.
W. M. [Signature] Chairman

For further information, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. Willis Lewis Sun file 41768
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     July 20, 1778 9 mos Pvt. Fields Hogan He                                                                 
Battles engaged in, ✓
Residence of soldier at enlistment, enlisted in Pitt Co. N.C.
Date of application for pension, Aug. 26, 1818
Residence at date of application, Pitt Co. N.C.
Age at date of application, 68 yrs. old
Remarks: In 1820 his wife, name not stated, was 57 years old and his sons Frederick 18 years old and William 16 years old.

Atlanta, Ga.
Jan. 17, 1910.
Bureau of Pensions - Washington D.C.
Gentlemen:-
In the list of Revolutionary pensions for North Carolina

I find Pirate Willie Series. I would be so glad to have a copy of his Purim Record if possible.
Any information you could furnish me will be appre- ciated.
Very truly yours (Sinc.) C. C. Warner. 735-14 Rochester St.

RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by Geo M Moore
Claim No. Jan 22, 1910
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier Willis Lewis
Service _____ Res.
Additional Service _____ _____ _____
No _____ claim, State records _____, 190_____
No claim, combination records _____, 190_____
REMARKS:
No O M I W or R as above except I.F. 41768 _____ _____ _____

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Index:—Vol.
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[Arrangement of 1870.]

1910 Jan 29 Aust. To Mrs E. C. Garner V.P. etc.