Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File B. L. Wt. 1249-300, William Davidson, Penn.

SERVICE
Penn.
Davidson, William
NUMBER
B.L.Wt. 1249-300
CONTENTS

State of Pennsylvania } ss: City of Philadelphia }
I Joseph H Davidson of the County of Philadelphia, son and one of the heirs at law of William Davidson, late of the County of Philadelphia deceased do upon oath — testify, and declare, that to the best of my knowledge and belief the said William Davidson, was a Captain in the Old 3 rd regiment of the Pennsylvania line in the Continental Army of the Revolutionary war, and served as such until taken prisoner at Fort Washington, after which as I am informed and truly believe, he was placed on the list of what were called or known as deranged officers. Also I do further testify, and declare that I have never received a warrant from the United States for the quantity of land due the said deceased from the U. States, nor do I believe that he ever received it or transferred his right in any manner during his life time.
Therefore know all men by these presents that I Joseph H Davidson, son and one of the heirs at law of William Davidson as aforesaid, do hereby constitute and appoint John Wurts of the City of Philadelphia, my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name to demand and receive from the Secretary of War of the United States, a warrant for the quantity of land due me in right of said deceased. And my said attorney is fully authorized and empowered hereby, to constitute and appoint one or more substitutes or attorneys under him for the special purposes above expressed, and the same to revoke at will. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty ninth day of Mar in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty seven.
Witness { M c Gehee { George Sees {
Joseph H. Davidson

City of Philadelphia ss.
Personally appeared before me the subscriber an alderman in and for the City of Philadelphia, the within named Joseph A Davidson, signer and sealer to the within declaration and power of attorney, and acknowledged the same to be his voluntary act and deed for the purposes therein named. Subscribed Devoirs , and acknowledged before me this twenty ninth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand, eight hundred & twenty, seven. In witness my hand and seal the day and year aforesaid.
J. Bruff Ald.
City of Philadelphia ss.
Before me the subscriber an alderman in and for the said City personally appeared Josiah Johnson and Hannah Johnson, credible and disinterested witnesses, and on their solemn affirmation say that they are acquainted with the within named Joseph A Davidson, by whom the within declaration and power of attorney has been made and subscribed - that he is a son and one of the heirs of William Davidson late a Captain in the Continental army of the revolutionary war, who at the time of his decease left a widow Lydia Davidson now living in the County of Philadelphia, and six children all of whom are now living and reside in the County of Philadelphia to wit Nathan Davidson, Nancy M Davidson, Lydia Davidson, Mary Davidson, Sarah E Davidson and the aforesaid Joseph A Davidson - and that the said Nathan, Nancy M, Lydia, Mary, Sarah E, and Joseph Davidson are all the heirs of the said William Davidson known to be living. The said Nancy M, Lydia, Mary and Sarah E Davidson are all unmarried. - In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty ninth day of May A.D. 1827.
Affirmed and subscribed before me the day and year aforesaid
Josiah Johnson
Hannah Johnson
J. Bruff Ald.

State of Pennsylvania City of Philadelphia } B:
William Stewart - Clerk of the Mayor's Court in and for said City, do hereby certify that Samuel Badger Esq before whom the foregoing declarations and power of attorney were made and acknowledged, was at the time of the making of the same one of the Aldermen in and for said City, duly commis- sioned and qualified as such, and that to all his official acts as such, due faith and credit should be given — In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office at Philadelphia this twenty ninth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty seven.
W. Stewart Clerk.

Know all men by these presents that I John Wurts of the City of Philadelphia, named in the annexed original letter of attorney, have made, ordained, substituted and appointed, and by these presents do make, ordain, substitute and appoint the Hon. Samuel L. Southard, to be my true and lawful substitute and attorney, for me and in my name, or in the name of Joseph A. Davidson, named in the annexed letter of attorney, to do, execute and perform all and singular the acts, matters and things, which by the said annexed letter of attorney, I am authorized and empowered to do, as fully and effectually as if I were present, hereby ratifying and confirming all that he shall lawfully do by virtue hereof. Witness my hand and seal this 31 st day of May A.D. 1827.
John Wurts
Sealed & delivered in the presence of
Robt. V. Tyson Geo. M. Stroud
Ms. A. 9. 2. 10. 11

Rev. J. Mates
FREE
30 April 1827
Am D
William W Stewart Esq, Bounty Land Office War Department Washington
Rev. J. Mates

Philadelphia April 26. 1827
Wm. W. Stewart Esq.
Sir.
During the last session of Congress, I troubled you, at the instance of the heirs of the late Capt. Wm. Davidson, to ascertain whether from the books of the Department he appeared to be entitled to a tract of bounty land. From your note to me of the 31 st of Jan y , it would seem that he was. But on application to Maj. Lennox (who was Capt. Davidson's commanding officer) to prove the service &c of the Capt., the heirs have been told by the Maj. that their father was taken prisoner with him I think at Fort Washington, and did not afterwards serve during the war, but came within the class of what were called " deranged officers " who the Maj. says are entitled to no land. My object in now troubling you with a letter is to inquire whether the Maj. is correct in saying that officers of that description are entitled to no land. If so the heirs will give themselves no further trouble about it. You will oblige me Sir by an early answer.
Very Resp y Yr.
mv. obt. sol.
John Watts.

Warrants N o 1249 - issued to Joseph A. Davidson &c heirs - of Captain W m Davidson of the Pennsylvania Line for 300 Acres of land - June 6 th 1827 And returned to Sam l . Southard

1918, Mch. 19. History to Mrs. Nettie K. Granett. Letter with cl. of Samuel Bryson, B.L.Wt. 205-200 Lieut. Ltr
1932, Dec. 12, Hist. to Miss Ella May Davidson - m.L.B.

Hood River, Oregon,
Nov. 30, 1952
Veterans Administration. Washington, D.C.
I would like information concerning William Davidson , who was First Lieutenant of Third Battalion Pennsylvania, Revolutionary War records. He was taken prisoner XXXXXX Nov. 16th 1776 at Fort Washington and exchanged August 8th 1778.
I am especially interested in the date of his birth and the place; also the same concerning his death. He was living in Baltimore in 1788 and was married to Cordelia Durbin. Can you give me the date of this marriage.
Thanking you for your early attention to this request, I am
Yours truly,
Wm. Dandson
Miss Ella May Davidson, Box 314, Hood River, Oregon,

December 12, 1932
BA-J/MLB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX WILLIAM DAVIDSON B. L. Wt. 1249-300
Miss Ella May Davidson Box 314 Hood River, Oregon
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information relative to William Davidson, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The Revolutionary War records of this office show that William Davidson, of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, served in the Third Regiment, Pennsylvania line, and was taken prisoner at Fort Washington, length of imprisonment not stated.
Soldier was survived by his widow, Lydia, and six children, Nancy M., Lydia, Mary, Sarah E., Nathan and Joseph A. Davidson.
On May 29, 1827, Joseph A. Davidson, of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, made application for bounty land on account of the service of his father, William Davidson. The application was made in behalf of himself and the other heirs named above; all residents of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, at that time and the four daughters then unmarried.
Warrant No. 1249, for 300 acres of bounty land, was issued June 6, 1827, to the heirs named above of William Davidson, on account of his services as captain of the Third Pennsylvania Regiment, War of the Revolution.
The dates and places of birth, marriage and death of the soldier, William Davidson, are not shown in the claim, and no reference was made to any wife except Lydia, whose maiden name was not stated.
The above history is that of the only William Davidson who served as a commissioned officer, Pennsylvania troops, found

in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

March 19, 1918
Mrs. Nettie K. Gravett, Room 16, Vendome Hotel, Columbus, Ohio.
Madam:
In response to your letter of the ninth instant, you are advised that the records of this Bureau show that William Davidson served in the Third Regiment, Pennsylvania Troops, and was taken prisoner at Fort Washington. Warrant No. 1849, for 300 acres of bounty land, on account of his services as Captain, Third Pennsylvania Regiment, issued June 6, 1827, to his heirs.
His widow, Lydia, and children, Nathan, Nancy M., Lydia, Mary, Sarah E., and Joseph A., all resided in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1827.
The date of his death is not stated, and there is no further data relative to family.
The above noted is the only William Davidson who served as a commissioned officer, Pennsylvania Troops, found in the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
Very respectfully,
E. C. Sieman
Acting Commissioner.