Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 8842, for William Lewis, North Carolina

SERVICE
NUMBER
W.C.
Lewis, William
S 8842
Carded
CONTENTS

SERVICE
NUMBER
W.B.
Lewis, William
S 8842.
Carded.
CONTENTS

I take the allowance which saw before in the name and behalf of
Wm Lucas Official
On 10 mo 22d 3577 H. King — 20.
55.77

War Department Pension Office March 8-1878
Dr
The papers in the case of William Lewis have been examined and are herewith returned.
The applicant alleged to have been mustered into service at a point of the mouth of the river an indictment (and various other terms in the several capacities of Private, Sergeant, and Captain, but it would seem from the declaration of the applicant, that his services as Captain were only for the time being, and that he was not a Militia Captain of the State during the period of the alleged service: for it appears between his enlistment and discharge, which was in that capacity, he claimed to have performed a three months' time as private.
No testimony has been produced in support of his allegation, excepting so far as relates to his service as Private and as a Sergeant, his rank as Captain cannot be recognized.
His claim can be admitted, if so advised by you and a return of the papers, for 10 months & 22 days as private and 4 months as Sergeant, amounting to $55.75 per annum.
I have the honor to be Yr. obedt Servant. J. L. Edwards
Hon. Jesse Speight H. N. P. P.

23.678 North Carolina
William Lewis — of Sampson in the State of North Carolina who was a private in the — commanded by Captain — of the — commanded by Col. — in the N.C. Line for — months — days
Inscribed on the Roll of North Carolina at the rate of 55 Dollars 77 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 th day of March and — 1831
Arrears to the 4th of March 1831 167.31 Semi-annual allowance ending Dec. 1831 27.88 195.19
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nath. — Clerk. Book C Vol. 6 th Page 64

William Lewis's declaration
29.692
Hn. J. Speight

State of North Carolina Court of Pleas & Sampson County } Quasi Supreme August Term 1833
On this the 20th day of August A.D. 1833. personally appeared in open Court before Henry Godwin, Benjamin Phillips & Raiford Coor Esquires — Justices of the Peace then sitting and holding the Court aforesaid William Lewis a resident of Sampson County in the State of North Caro- lina aged seventy two years the 16th of Sep- tember 1833 who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832 — 1. That he enlisted in the army of the United States in the year (as he believes) 1777 with Captain Abram Sheppard and served, in the 10th regiment of the North Carolina line under the following named officers, viz. Ab- ram Sheppard then 1st Col. John Sheppard 2nd Col. William Sheppard either Major or some other officer, Abram Sheppard Junr & Capt. Willoughby Williams he thinks was Lieuten- ant or Ensign, for ten months ; that he left this service about the first of April, he thinks in the year 1778; that he enlisted for six months ; that he resided in Dobbs (now Greene) County N.C. when he entered the service; that he was in no battle; that he rendezvoused at a place called Bull-head in Greene County and marched to Cross Creek now Fayetteville,

thence into South Carolina to Pine Tree now Camden, thence to Log Town near by, where he joined a regiment from the back country and remained till his term of enlistment expired and was discharged.
That he performed no other service as a continental soldier, but entered the militia service of the United States and served as herein stated.
1st Under Gen. Ashe, Gen William Bryan of Craven, Gen. William Caswell,— Armstrong a regular officer previously he thinks was Col. James Parnell adjutant, John Kennedy Capt, Robin Hooks Lieutenant, (who was drowned in crossing Savannah), Josiah Stafford Ensign This applicant 1st Sergeant and served four months, three months of which he served as 1st Sergeant and one month he served as Captain by Commission from Col William Caswell over a company of pioneers; that he entered this service in the fall of the year 1778 and left it after the battle at Briar Creek in Georgia in February or March 1779; that he was drafted for five months; that he was in the battle of Briar Creek in Georgia where the Americans were surprised and defeated some taken prisoners, and some drowned in crossing Savannah in their flight; that he marched from Kingston on Oconee where he rendezvoused to Monk's corner; thence to the vicinity of Charleston, thence through Sackborough, Pond-fund, Purysburg, and other villages to Savannah River at a place called Three Sisters, (opposite which the enemy's army was stationed) thence up Savannah River to opposite Augusta, thence across Savannah River and on to Briar Creek, from whence he

Told him, that he served with continental troops in this war; once when Col. John (he thinks) Armstrong was an officer; the regular officers, he knew none Col Armstrong, Abram Sheppard Jr. & Lt. John and William Sheppard, James Darnell and Welloughby Williams, which are all that he can recollect; that he has no documentary evidence, and has procured the testimony of William Forrest of Greene County N.C. as to his applicant's service in this tour which is herewith appended.
2. Under Major John Allen and Captain John Garland his other officers he forgets and served three months as a private; that he entered this service in May 1779 & left it in August 1779; that he was a volunteer; that this was an expedition against the Tories, who, it was said, were embodying up on the Yadkin or that vicinity; that he was in no battle; that he marched from Kingston to Cross creek now Fayetteville, thence into Richmond County N.C. on the Yadkin; thence across the Yadkin and up Rocky River to Bear Creek; thence back across the Yadkin to a place now called Panch corn hill, thence back to Kingston and discharged; that he has no documentary evidence and knows of no person now alive by whom he can prove his service in this tour.
3. That he received a Captain's commission from Col Richard Caswell signed by him and took command of a company of volunteers in September 1779 and served six weeks in an expedition against the Tories, who were collected on Dover Swamp in Craven County; that he had no battle but took several prisoners; that his

company was under the command of Col Richard Caswell; that he has no documentary evidence, and knows of no person now alive by whom he can prove his service in this tour.
110 4. About the 1st of October 1781 he turned out a volunteer and served ten days as a private under Captain Matthew Wesley, Robert White Col. against Craig and his force and had a skirmish with them at Saunders bridge on Great River in Jones County; that the enemy were dispersed and, as he understood, returned to Wilmington; that he has no documentary evidence, but has procured the testimony of Ezekiah Duggs of Greene County N.C. as to this service which is hereunto appended.
Answers of William Lewis the aforesaid applicant to the questions asked him by the Court aforesaid, pre- scribed by the War Department.
1st. I was born in Potts (now Greene) County N.C. September 10th 1761
2. I have a record of my age on a piece of paper whereon was kept the family records of my Father
3. When called into service I was living in Potts (now Greene) County N.C. where I continued to reside till about thirty years ago; I then removed to Wayne County N.C. and lived four or five years thence to Duplin County N.C. I lived about three years; thence into South Carolina. I lived four years; thence into Linn County N.C. I lived about four years, thence into Sampson County N.C. where I have ever since lived and now live.
4. I first enlisted, then drafted, in my other service was a volunteer;
5. The only regular officers with the troops where I served while in the militia that I recollect were Col. Armstrong & Adjutant James Parnell. I saw no continental regiments.

regiments but the one I served in; there were some regulars with Gen. Ashby; the militia regiments I remember were Col William Casnell, and Col Richard Casnell; the general circumstances of my service as well as I can recollect them are stated in my declaration.
6. As a soldier. I never received that I recollect of any written discharge from service while in the militia. As an officer. In my time at Bear Creek I was appointed & commissioned a Capt by Col William Casnell and took command of a company of Pioneers, which commission I took no care of & have lost; I afterwards received a commission as Captain signed by Col Richard Casnell which I've also lost. 7. I have so lately removed to my present neighborhood I don't know that there are any but probably Messrs Benton, George Mangum, Maj. Allen Mobley or Jonathan W. Massey Gray. In my former neighborhood I would name Willis Dickson, Henry Best, Drew Aldridge, Rev. Pith Speight, Rev. John Gillous, Josiah Whitty, &c.
We hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State. In witness whereof he has hereunto subscribed the day & year aforesaid
W. H. Lewis

We Allen Mobley and George Draughon residents in the County of Sampson hereby certify that we have known William Lewis the aforesaid applicant since his removal into this County about eight years ago; that we believe him to be seventy two years of age; that he is a man of veracity and that he was a revolutionary soldier and served as he has stated in his declaration
Sworn & subscribed the day & year aforesaid
Allen Mobley
his George X Draughon mark
And the said Court hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department that the abovenamed applicant was a Revolutionary soldier and officer and served as he states and the Court further certifies that it is made appear to them that Allen Mobley and George Draughan are residents of the County of Sampson and credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit and that there is no clergyman residing in the vicinity of said applicant
J. Thomas J. Faison Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for Sampson County hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of William Lewis

for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this the 31 st day of August A.D. 1833 and in the 58 th Year of American Independence
Thomas J. Tinson Clerk

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of William Lewis a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     6 mos. ending Apr. 1. 1778 Pvt. Abraham Shepard Abraham Shepard John Shepard 10" N.C.   Feb. 1778 3 mos. 1 st Sgt. John Kennedy Armstrong   1 mo. Capt. William Caswell   Mar. 1779 3 mos. Pvt. John Garland ✓   Sept. 1779 6 wks. Capt. Richard Caswell   Oct. 1. 1781 10 days Vol. G. Matthew McCrady Robert White  
Battles engaged in, River Creek. Skirmish at Saunders Bridge
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Dobbs Co. (Greene Co.) S.C.
Date of application for pension, Aug. 20. 1852. His d. was at
Residence at date of application, Simpson County, N.C.
Age at date of application, born Sept. 6. 1761 in Dobbs Co. S.C.
Remarks: There is no data on file as to his family
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

William Lewis
Be Ca 6334
Suspended 17/10/1
Letter 10 July 1834
A.M. McFaen
recd 7 th June 1832

Rev St. Louis Mo.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D.C.
My dear Sir
Will you please send me a copy of the Pension of a William Lewis whose wife was Mary Godson of Buncombe Co. N.C.
William Lewis served first as a Lieut. 9th Regiment 1867 as a Capt. later had a son "Elias". Said to have had a land grant, for his

services. Died about 1838.
You have been very kind in our past-dealings, and I hope this can be traced without too much trouble to you. Respectfully yours,
Mrs. P. H. Hale.
4102 Westminster Pl., St. Louis, Mo.
Nov. 9 th 1920.

1920 Nov. 16 Hirt. to Mrs. P.H. Hale
Rev. Wm
8842 INVALID.
File No. 8842
William Lewis
Rev. Rev. War
Act: June 7 th 1832
Index:—Vol. Rev , Page 220
[Arrangement of 1870.]

State of North Carolina Greene County } 3
On this the 18 th day of March A.D. 1833 — personally appeared before me James Harper one of the acting Justices of the peace in and for said County William Forrest a resident of Greene County aged about seventy two years who being duly sworn according to Law — maketh oath that William Lewis a applicant for a pension on account of Revolutionary services now resident in the County of Sampson N.C. was a soldier in the war of the Revolution and the day of Rindvage was the 17 th day of September 1778 in the Town of Kinston then Dobbs County and Marched from Kinston to Elizabet and from there to South Carolina near Charleston and then to Sistrun- ferry on Savannah River then up the River to a place called the Silver Bluff and then to Augusta that this deponent served his term also in the same detachment and they were under the command of Maj General Ash
sworn and subscribed the day month and year above written
James Harper J.P.
W.W.W.
his
William F Forrest mark

I Thomas Moore a regular ordained Minister of the Gospel do hereby Certify that William Forrest the within subscribing witness, is a man in good standing as a witness, and that he qualified to the within in my presence This 18 th of March 1833 Thomas Moore
State of North Carolina
I William Williams Clerk of the Court of Pleas and quarter Sessions for the County of Greene do hereby Certify that James Sasser Esq before whom the within affidavit was made, was at the time thereof an acting Justice of the Peace in said County, I also Certify that Thomas Moore who has signed the preceding Certificate is a clergy man resident in the County of Greene and William Forrest is, also a resident of the County of Greene and that he is a credible Witness —
In Witness of which I hereunto set my hand & affix my Seal of office at Suburbville this 20 th day of March 1833 —
W m Williams Clk

State of North Carolina Greene County
On this 20 th day of March A.D. 1833 - Personally appeared me Henry Miller Esq one of the Acting Justices of the Peace for the County of Greene, Josiah Sugg Esq, a resident of Greene County N.C., who being duly sworn according to law maketh Oath that to his knowledge, William Lewis now a resident of Sampson County N.C. aged about Seventy One years, served a ten days tour of service as a Volunteer militia man, about the 1 st of October 1831. as he believes - under the command of Capt. Matthew Mosely, that said Lewis was the 1 st Sergeant in the Company, that in the time there was a Skirmish at Saunders Bridge on French River - in Jones County, N. Carolina with the enemy under Major Craigie in which the enemy were defeated Sworn subscribed the day & year aforesaid - This deponent further says that he was a soldier at the same time and that he is aged about Seventy two - Josiah Sugg 12. H. Miller J.P.
I Thomas Speight a regular Ordained Minister of the Gospel do hereby certify that William Lewis Josiah Sugg the above subscribing Witness is a man of good standing as a Witness and that he qualified to the above in my presence This 20 th March 1833 - Thos Speight

State of North Carolina
I William Williams Clerk of the Court of Pleas and quarter Sessions for the County of Greene do hereby certify that Henry Miller Esq before whom the within Affidavit was made, was at the date thereof an acting Justice of the Peace in said County, I also certify that Thomas Spright who has signed the preceding Certificate is a Clergyman resident in the County of Greene and that Joseph Suggles is also a resident of Greene County and that he is a Credible Witness In Witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix my seal of office this 20 th day of March 1833
Wm Williams, CLK