Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 16155, William Higgins, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Higgins, William
S 16155
CONTENTS
bearded

N 28,288
William Huggins,
Q act 7 June 1832
Wono 6 mo 1 m $20 a Pna
From 4 March 1831 to 11 th July 1842, the day of his death, payable to John Huggins, Samuel Huggins William Huggins, James Huggins, George Huggins Charles Huggins, and Elizabeth Lee, one of Samuel Huggins of William Huggins and
Hon. H. S. Congdon, Catskill Nevers N.Y.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Claim for Military Service.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States, of the 7th June, 1832, William Wiggins deceased, late of Ohio, who was a Private in the Revolution, and who died on the 11th February, 1842, is inscribed on the Pension roll at the rate of Twenty dollars per Annum, commencing on the 4th March, 1831, and ending on the 11th day February, 1842. The amount is due and payable to him only surviving children, viz: John Wiggins, Thomas Wiggins, William Wiggins, James Wiggins, Samuel Wiggins, George Wiggins, Charles Wiggins, and Elizabeth Lee.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 24 th day of October one thousand eight hundred and forty-eight.
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
Commissioner of Pensions.

The State of Ohio, Highland County } ss. Snowden Patterson, whom I certify is a highly respectable person, after being duly sworn ac- cording to law, deposes and says that for thirty or forty years he had been personally acquainted with William Higgins Col an applicant for a revolutionary pension, and with his family, That the said William Higgins died in the win- ter of 1842. That he left no widow, and that he was the he was the identical person, the identical William Hig- gins who made application for a pension through his then agent William Scott Eoogp. That at his death, he left no widow, but left the following children him surviving, being his only children him surviving; and that each of them is over the age of twenty one years, to wit, John Higgins, Thomas Higgins, William Higgins, James Hig- gins, George Higgins, and Charles Higgins, of said coun- ty, and Elizabeth Lee of Scioto County Ohio.
Subscribed and sworn to before me This 22 d day of June A.D. 1848.
Snowden Patterson
William Keys Justice of the peace

The State of Ohio } ss. Highland County } James Likens, whom I certify to be a highly respectable person, after being duly sworn according to law, deposes & says, that for thirty five or six years he had been personally acquainted with William Higgins late an applicant for a revolutionary pension and with his family, that the said William Higgins died in the winter of 1842, that he left no widow, and that he was the identical person who made application for a pension many years since through his then agent William Scott Esq. That at the date of the death of the said William Higgins, he left no widow, but left the following named children him surviving, and each of them being over the age of twenty one years. To wit, John Higgins, Thomas Higgins, William Higgins, James Higgins, George Higgins, and Charles Higgins, all of the above named county, and Elizabeth Lee of Scioto county Ohio.
James Likens
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 22 d day of June A. D. 1848.
William Gray Justice of the peace.

The State of Ohio, Highland county, ss.
I SAMUEL BELL, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, in and for said County, do hereby
certify, that William Hays Esq.
before whom the foregoing Depositions was
Taken is, and was at the time of taking said
Depositions an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said
Highland County, duly commissioned and qualified as such, and full faith and credit
is justly due, and of right ought to be given to all his official acts as such as well in Courts of Justice and thereout.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand,
and affixed the seal of said Court, this 22 day
of June 18 46
Samuel Bell Clerk.

The State of Ohio } 2 nd . Highland County } Washington Daggett, whom I certify is a highly respectable person, after being duly sworn deposes and says that he was not personally acquaint- ed with William Higgins Dec d , nor did he know any thing of his having applied for a pension, but he was personally acquainted with all his family, except John. and that he knows the said W m Higgins Dec d , to be the reputed father of the several men named by Snowden Powers & James Likens, in their depositions. That this depo- nent furnished the coffin in which to bury the said William Higgins, and by reference to his books he finds the coffin charged on the 12 th Day of Feb y 1842. and that he believes he left no widow, as he finds a coffin charged to one of the sons, viz. to James Higgins, in June 1839. which he believes to have been made for the wife of the W m Higgins Dec d . —
Subscribed & sworn to before me this 22 d Day of June A. D. 1848.
Washington Daggett
William Hays
Justice of the peace.

The State of Ohio } ss. Highland County } ss. Rev. W m M c Reynolds, whom I certify to be a highly respectable person, after being duly sworn according to law deposes and says, that he was personally acquainted with William Higgins, late deceased. That he attended his funeral, & preached his funeral sermon. From his best recollection, he thinks he died on the 11 th Day of Feb y 1842. This deponent, being then in the Mercantile business, was called on to furnish the grave clothes, and by reference to his books, he finds the said grave clothes charged on the 12 th Day of Feb y (1842,) eighteen hundred and forty two. and that he left no widow.
Subscribed and sworn to W m M c Reynolds before me this 22 d Day of June A. D. 1842
William Keys Justice of the peace.

Ohio
32621
William Wiggins, decd. Highland Co in the State of Ohio he was a Private in the Com'ty commanded by Captain  of the Reg't commanded by Col. Peyton in the Revolution. 6 months War.
Inscribed on the Roll of Cincinnati at the rate of 20 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. and ending 11th Feb 1842, when he died.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 day of Oct. 1848, and sent to Wm. W. S. Langer,
Admirals to the 4th of Col. Clark Village Pensional allowance ending War. G. R.
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by W. D. Rankin Clerk, Book E 2 Vol. 8 Page 26
Payable to John Wiggins, Thomas Wiggins W. Wiggins, James Wiggins, George Wiggins, Charles Wiggins and E. T. also living Children
Report
Hon J. S. Payla Dec 29 48,
A. Joy Aug 3. 1854
April 18 1881-
S. J. Willett gives in- described in enclosed letter D.
1888 May 25. Henry Cheney - history (m c) June 5 do do necessary & Prior information to apply to 3d auditor for who drew the pension Prior Jun - 15 Third Auditor, giving the Agency & date of certificate Prior 1890 Feb 23 L. D. Higgins - history Prior
10 4 88 Heretn 31

W. Filer, Navy Department Washington D.C.

The Declaration of William Higgins in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832
The State of Ohio Highland County ss:
On this 31 st day of October A.D. 1833 personally appeared in open court before the Court of Common Pleas of said county now sitting William Higgins a resident of said county aged 88 years 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 7 th 1832. And first this applicant states that he was born in the city of London in the year of our Lord 1745 on the 11 th day of November. Was no record of his age.
That he lived when called into the service of the United States in London County in the State of Virginia. After the close of said war he returned to said County where he resided many years after which he moved to Hampshire County in said State of Virginia where he remained about 12 years & then moved to Highland County in the State of Ohio where he has lived ever since.
That he entered into the Virginia line on Continental establishment as a substitute for one George Ruff who enlisted in said line for during the war .
That in the month of March A.D. 1780 he entered said line as a substitute for said George Ruff — in the County of London above named under Captain Houseley & in the regiment commanded by Colonel Francis Payton. Soon after he joined said company & regiment he marched to Staunton where said regiment remained about three weeks after which they marched to Charlottesville & on our way to that place joined that division of the American army commanded by General Greene. He remained at Charlottesville in the vicinity of that place upwards of three months. On our way from Staunton to Charlottesville I was sent out with ten others as a foraging party & whilst we were out we were surprised by a party of British & had a skirmish with them — I was several times knocked down & once stabbed in the thigh with a bayonet but the majority of our men escaped. When we left Charlottesville we marched to Waynesboro & remained there in the vicinity of that place until the first of October A.D. 1781. About three weeks before the surrender of the British Army under General Cornwallis at Yorktown I was transferred to the Company commanded by Captain Rirkpatrick in the regiment commanded by Colonel Cole. Our Company & Regiment soon after marched toward Yorktown to join the American Army — on our way Captain Rirkpatrick was severely wounded in the head by one of his own men who discharged his musket at the Capt & shot out his eye. After this accident Captain Lamb took the command of the Company — I was at the taking of Yorktown & after the surrender of the British I marched under the command of said Captain & Colonel to guard some prisoners to Albemarle near Staunton Virginia — I was unable at this time to have been for some time previous — I received in consequence of my ill health a furlough from my Captain which specified that I was to go until my health

was restored to. I was in the service of the United States from the time I entered as a substitute until I was discharged on furlough nineteen months at least.
This applicant further states that he knew Generals Washington Anthony Wayne La Fayette Charles Lee & many other revolutionary officers but does not now recollect their names. That he never received a written discharge from the service except his furlough above spoken of. That John Powers Allen Trimble John Long Amos Nathan Jacob Wraun Matthew Erod John Smith & many others of his neighbors will be willing to testify as to his good character for veracity in his neighborhood & to their belief of his services as a soldier of the Revolution. That he had sundry documents in his possession relating to his service in the revolutionary war but that he lost them into the hands of Colonel Francis Tipton after the close of the war & was never able to recover them. That he knows of no living witness by whom he could prove his service in said war.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatsoever to a pension or annuity except the present & declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state & that there is no clergyman residing in his neighborhood in consequence thereof that it would be very inconvenient for him to procure a certificate in all respects similar to that required by the war department &c.
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid in open court
W m Huggins.
General Bell { Clerk
We the subscribers residing in the County of Highland State of Ohio do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with William Huggins who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 88 years of age; that he is reputed & believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution & that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid
W m A. Trimble
General Bell { Clerk
Alexander Barron
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter of the application of the  that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states. And the Court

March 21, 1939
Grace Shanklin 1908 South Main Street Hopkinsville, Kentucky
BA-J/AWF awf William Higgins S. 16155
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of William Higgina of Tennessee and Kentucky, and of William Terry of Washington County, Tennessee.
In order to identify the record of the William Terry in whom you are particularly interested, should it be on file, some of the following data in regard to him are essential- approximate dates of birth and death, and places of residence at enlistment and after service.
The record of William Higgins which follows was obtained from papers on file in claim for pension, S. 16155, based on his service in the Revolutionary War. This is the record of the only William Higgins, on account of whose service in the Revolutionary War, a pension was claimed. The surname was searched under similar spellings.
William Higgins was born November 11, 1745 in the city of London. The names of his parents are not given, nor is it shown when he arrived in this country.
While residing in Loudoun County, Virginia, William Higgins enlisted sometime in March, 1780, served four months as private in Captain Houseley's company, Colonel Francis Peyton's Virginia regiment; at the expiration of this service, he enlisted and

served fifteen months in Captains Stubblefield's, Kirkpatrick's, and Lamb's companies, Colonels Russell's and Cole's Virginia regiments, and was at the Siege of Yorktown.
The soldier, William Higgins, lived in Loudoun County, Virginia, for "many years" after the close of the Revolution, then moved to Hampshire County, Virginia, lived there about twelve years, then moved to Highland County, Ohio.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 31, 1832, then living in Highland County, Ohio. He died February 11, 1842.
William Higgins married in the month of June, 1780, in Loudoun County, Virginia, Margaret. The date and place of her birth, names of parents are not given; she died prior to the death of the soldier, William Higgins, exact date not given.
The following children survived their father, William Higgins, and were living in 1854- John, Thomas, William, James, George, and Charles Higgins, of Highland County, Ohio, and Elizabeth Lee of Scioto County, Ohio.
Reference was made to John W. Higgins in 1854, his relationship to the family was not stated.
The papers on file in this claim contain no further discernible family data.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

The State of Ohio Highland County 335
Highland Common Pleas September (19) Term 1847
On Motion of John Stone Esqr ordered that an entry be made on the Journals of this court that the court are satisfied from the affidavits of Washington Doggett Rev d William M. M c Reynolds James Darkins and Snowden Powers taken and certified by William Keys Esqr a Justice of the Peace of said county on the 22 d day of June A.D. 1847 now produced in open court that William Higgins late an applicant for a pension died on the 11 th day of February 1842 that he left no widow but left the following children being his only children all of whom still survive him and each of whom is over the age of twenty one years to wit John Higgins Thomas Higgins William Higgins James Higgins George Higgins and Charles Higgins of the county of Highland and State of Ohio and Elizabeth Lee of the county of Scioto — and further that the court are satisfied from the affidavits aforesaid that the said William who died as aforesaid on the 11 th day of February 1842 was the identical person William Higgins who made application several years ago through William Scott Esqr for a pension —
All of which is ordered to be certified by the clerk of this court
I Samuel Bell clerk of said court certify the foregoing to be a true copy from the records of said court —
In Testimony whereof I have to set my hand and seal of said court this 28 th day of September A.D. 1847
Albert Samuel Bell Atty H.C.P.

The State of Ohio Highland County ss. I Samuel Bell Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of said County do hereby certify that William C Scott who has signed the within certificate is a justice of the peace of said County & that the within signature purporting to be his is genuine. Witness my hand & seal of office this 16 th day of December AD 1833 Samuel Bell { CLR
The State of Ohio Highland County ss personally came before me a magistrate of said County Wm Higgins who makes oath that he still thinks that he served during the revolutionary war either in the Virginia Continental or state line. That he enlisted as he nearly believes under Col. Francis Payton who was the County Lieutenant of Lord County Virginia - Since he made his last affidavit this Applicant recollects that soon after his enlistment he was put under the command of Major Willis & Colonel Russell - Served under them - during all the time that he has stated in the within declaration to have served under Colonel Payton -
Subscribed & sworn to before me this 15 th day of July AD 1834 - Wm C Scott JR } offm Higgins
The State of Ohio Highland County ss I Samuel Bell Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of said County do hereby certify that Wm C Scott is a justice of the peace of said County, duly commissioned & qualified & that above signature purporting to be his is genuine. Witness my hand & seal of office this 15 th day of July 1834 Samuel Bell { CLR

(John A. Grimbler & Alexander Buntain)
further certify that it appears to them, that x who have signed the preceding certificate are resident of said county of Highland, and credible persons & that their statement is entitled to credit.
I Samuel Bell Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of said county do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of William Higgins for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand the seal of said Court this 31 st day of October 1833.
Samuel Bell } Clerk of Highland Common Pleas State of Ohio
On the 13 th day of December 1832 the State of Ohio
The State of Ohio Highland County ss:
Personally came William Higgins before the subscriber a justice of the peace of said County & made oath that the above declaration & the matters & things therein contained are true excepting so far as relates to his service in the Virginia line or Continental establishment - That this applicant served as above stated in the war of the Revolution several classes of Virginia troops as to date, position, & the whether he served in the State line or in the Virginia line or Continental establishment - That when he made the above declaration he thought that the phrase "Virginia line or Continental establishment" meant all the Virginia troops engaged in the Revolutionary war - That his name is now & has been very differently spelled by different persons - that he spells it as is written below by himself and further saith not.
Subscribed & sworn to before me this 13 th day of December 1832. W m Higgins
Wm H Scott S.P.

The amended declaration of William Higgens in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832
The State of Ohio Highland County ss
Personally came before me a justice of the peace of said county William Higgens who being duly sworn deposes & says that in the county of Loudoun in the state of Virginia in the month of March A.D. 1780 he was put by his master into the Militia of the state of Virginia by his master James Lewis as a substitute for one George Ruff who had been drafted (the applicant by reason of his old age & loss of memory can not say for how long a period the said George Ruff had been drafted but thinks it was one year) that his said master received for the substitution from George Ruff a negro man to work a year for him & two hogsheads of tobacco. That he entered the company commanded by Colonel Captain Housley of the regiment commanded by Colonel Francis Peyton. That he marched first to Staunton where they remained about 3 weeks thence to a place called Lewis' Anchorage in the vicinity of Charlottesville where they remained nearly three months having joined Heuber's division of the American army. About that time a proclamation was issued by the Virginia Government that all militiamen under a certain draft who would enlist for the war should receive a discharge from their militia term. & receive bounty in money & land. That this applicant under this proclamation at Lewis' Anchorage received the bounty money from Col. Peyton & certain commissions whose names he does not now recollect. His discharge from his militia duty after serving not less than four months & enlisted in the Virginia State troops for during the war. He was then under the command of Captain the  Stubblefield Major Willis & Colonel Ruffell . That Col. Peyton was a militia officer, the County Lieutenant of Loudoun County & that he rec d the bounty money from his hands when he entered through the other commissions being standing by at the time - from the time of his enlistment until he received his discharge he served in the State line of Virginia for fifteen months at least - and in all his service taken together he served not less than nineteen months. That he has lost his discharge rec d after his militia term - that other papers were destroyed a lot as he has stated in his declaration. That the original declaration made by this applicant is in other respects strictly correct so far as his old age & loss of memory will permit him to state. That he has made the subject his study since his declaration was returned & during that time it has been brought to his recollection & he is now satisfied that he first entered the Militia of Va. as he has stated - He served in the artillery.
Wm Higgens
Subscribed & sworn to before me this 15 th day of November A.D. 1834
Hugh Lucas J.P.
The State of Ohio Highland County ss
Personally came before me a notary public of said county Margaret Higgens wife of William Higgens who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration - aged years who being first

duely sworn says that she has known the said William Diggins from March 1780 to the present time That from March Aforesaid she frequently saw him said Diggins in Captain Donahue's Company of Virginia Militia till some time in June following when the disponent of the said William Diggins were married at London County in the State of Virginia - That when she married said Diggins she immediately followed him to the Camp of the American Army & followed the camp (until he was discharged or furloughed by reason of his sickness) - That when they were married her said husband was a militiaman in Captain Donahue's Company in Colonel Peyton's Regiment & so remained at Lewis' Orchard near Charlottesville for about a month after wound - When her said husband enlisted in the Virginia State Troops took the route - He was then in Captain Stubblefield's Company - This deponent states that the said William Diggins also served at different times under Captain Patrick Patrick but by reason of her old age & loss of memory she cannot state at what periods he served under each of her said captains - That she was constantly with her said husband after her marriage until he was discharged which period of time was not less than 16 months & previous to her marriage the said Diggins had been in the Militia service not less than three months - She recollects of being at Charlottesville - Leesburg & Manassas & other places but cannot be more particular in her statements about times & places
Margaret his Diggins mark (2)
Subscribed & sworn to before me this 15 th day of November AD 1833
Hugh Lucas J.P.
The State of Ohio Wright and County ss I Samuel Bell Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of said County hereby certify that Hugh Lucas above named is a justice of the peace of said County duly commissioned & qualified & that the above signature purporting to be his are genuine. Witness my hand & seal of office this 28 th of November AD 1833,
Samuel Bell S.Clerk

William Higgins -
In his declaration for a pension, dated Highland County, Ohio, in October 1833, he stated that he was born in the City of London, Nov 11, 1745.
When called into the service during the war of the Revolution, he was living in Loudoun County, Virginia, and after the close of said war he returned to said County of Loudoun, where he resided many years before, he removed to Hampshire County, Virginia, in which latter County he remained about twelve years, then he finally settled in Highland County, Ohio, where has since continued to reside - With his declaration for a pension was an affidavit by his wife, Margaret, relative to date and duration of his military service, subscribed and sworn to the same November 16, 1833, as follows:- "She has known the said William Higgins from March 1780 to the present time; that from March aforesaid, she frequently saw him, said Higgins, in Capt Housley's Company of Virginia Militia, till sometime in June following, when this deponent and the said William Higgins were married at Loudoun County in the State of Virginia; that when she married said Higgins, she immediately followed him to the camp of the American army, and followed the cattle until he was discharged (or furloughed by reason of his sickness); that when they were married, her said husband was a Militiaman in Capt Housley's Company, and in Col Peyton's regiment", and, "that she was constantly with her said husband, after her marriage, until he was discharged, which period of time was not less than 16 months, and previous to her marriage, the said Higgins had been in the Militia Service not less than three months - She recollects of being at Charlottesville, Leesburg, and Hanover, and other places, but cannot be more particular in her statements about times and places" - The laws of Virginia, at that period, required a bond, payable to the Governor of the State, to be executed by the party intending marriage, which was filed of record, in the office of the Clerk of the County, and a license was issued - The Court House for Loudoun County is at Leesburg - The correct orthography of the name of the County is "Loudoun", although commonly written "Loudon" - William Higgins died Feby 11, 1842, and his wife was then deceased -

While living in Loudoun County, Virginia, he engaged, in March 1780, as a substitute for George Roff (who, he thinks, had enlisted for and during the war, and was of Loudoun County) in the Company of Capt Housley, which was attached to the Virginia regiment commanded by Col o Francis Peyton, marched to Staunton and Charlottesville, and when on their way, joined a Division of the army under the Command of Gen l Baron Steuben with whom he remained - During the march, Huggins with ten others was detailed as a foraging party, and were surprised by a larger party of the enemy, and he was knock ed down several times, stabbed with a bayonet in the thigh, but a majority of his comrades escaped - The troops, after remaining three months at Charlottesville, marched to Hanover, where, and in that vicinity, he remained until about October 1. 1781 - (The enemy, under Benedict Arnold, went to Virginia late in 1780 and he was there for several months, captured Petersburg April 25. 1781 in which severe conflict Baron Steuben participated, and was there when Lord Cornwallis arrived later) About three weeks before the surrender of Cornwallis & his army (Oct. 19. 1781) at Yorktown, he was transferred to the Company of Capt. Kirkpatrick in Col o Cole's regiment, which marched towards Yorktown to join the main army under Gen l Washington, but before arriving, his Captain was shot by one of his men, destroying one of his eyes, and was succeeded by Capt Lamb - After the British army under Cornwallis had surrendered, he was discharged, sometime in the early part of 1782 -
In 1848 his children surviving, were John, Thomas, William, James, George, Charles, residing in Highland County, Ohio, and Elizabeth Lee, living in Scioto County, Ohio -
The foregoing embrace all the dates, names of places and circumstances, contained in his application for pension, which relate to, or have any connection with the enquiries, and is the only one of the name who applied for a pension was recorded

State of Ohio }
Highland County }
ss I Jonas R Emrie Probate Judge in and for the said county & district do hereby certify that satisfactory evidence was adduced before me of the fact, that William Higgins, to whom was granted for the benefit of his children, a revolutionary pension, died on the 11 th day of February 1842 that he left no widow, but that the following named children now survive him, being his only children now surviving and that each of them is over the age of twenty one years to wit John Higgins, Thomas Higgins, William Higgins, James Higgins, George Higgins, Charles Higgins and Elizabeth Lee, the proof which was satisfactory to the court of the above facts was the attached affidavit of Washington Doyett & W m M c Reynolds & I further certify that I have no part in the agency of this case, that the witnesses reside in Hillsborough, Highland County, Ohio
I further certify that John W Higgins has been duly appointed Administrator of the above named William Higgins deceased estate, and that he has given approved bonds in the sum of Five hundred Dollars, One thousand dollars for the faithful performance of his duty, & that he is duly qualified to act as such Administrator
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my official seal at Hillsboro this 22 nd day of July 1854
J. R. Emrie
Probate Judge

State of Ohio
Highland County } ss. Personally appeared before me Washington Daggett & Wm. M. Reynolds, and after being duly sworn according to law, depose and say that they were personally acquainted with William Higgin now deceased, & to whom was granted a small pension made payable to his children, died on the 10th day of February 1842 and that he left no widow, but that he left several children, & that his following named children still survive him, being his only children now surviv- ing him, and that each of them is over the age of twenty one years to wit John Higgin, Thomas Higgin James Higgin, George Higgin, Charles Higgin William Higgin and Elizabeth Lee, that these deponents are residents of
Sworn & Subscribed before me } Washington Daggett This 21 st day of July 1854 } Wm. M. Reynolds.
William Reys Justice of the peace.
I certify that the above named Washington Daggett & Wm. M. Reynolds are respectable persons, & residents of Hillsborough Highland County, Ohio I further certify that I have no part or lot in the agency of this case witness.
J. R. Lemrie Probat. Judge

Executive Department Richmond Va. March 16. 1854
Sir
I have made the examination requested in your letter of the 8 th inst. - and enclose herewith a certificate of the Auditor of public accounts showing the issue of a certificate in the name of W m Higgins for £75. 4. 3 The balance of his full pay as a soldier of Artillery in the Virginia State line - which certificate was issued Dec r 18. 1783, and was for services prior to the 1 st of January 1782. This was probably the same person as the W m Higgins of your letter. I can find nothing else in that name; - and nothing at all in the name of James Lewis - for services in relative to service in the Artillery.
Respectfully
Your obedient
P. F. Howard Ap t Secy Com te
Abad Joy Esq. Washington D.C.

THIS IS TO CERTIFY, That it appears from a list in this office of such Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia State  Line as settled their accounts and received certificates for the balance of their Full Pay, according to an act of assembly, passed the November session 1781, directing the Auditors of Public Accounts to settle and adjust the pay and accounts of the said Officers and Soldiers from the 1st January 1777 to 31st December 1781, (see Hening's Statutes at Large, vol. 10, p. 462,) that a settlement was made on the 18 th day of Dec r 1783 in the name of W m Higgons as Sol r of Art y and evidence of the indebtedness of the State to him for £75. 4. 3 delivered to Mr. Barlow but as the original settlements or copies thereof are not to be found in this office, the term of service embraced therein cannot be stated.
Given under my hand at the First Auditor's Office, Richmond, this 13 th day of March - 1854.
[No Seal of Office.]
G. M. Christian W. Pat. Dock

Suspended
See letter to
M c Scott, Hillsboro'
17. Jany. 1835
Lt Col J. J. McLean July 31. 46

Qvid N.Y. July 27. '54
Sir
I inclose papers, proof &c in the W m Higgins case — W m Higgins a pensioner of Ohio at $20. the proof (as I think) corresponds with his alleged Service & so with the officer from Richmond, or rather he admits that it seems to be my man &c — I have a copy of the declaration &c — I refer you to the original declaration & to the proof in confirmation of his allegation, & then I submit whether there is not a pension of $80 per Annum as an artillery soldier now due, which would be deducting the $20 per Annum already rec d . leaving still the $80 due
Most respectfully Your Obl Servt Abad Joy.
Hon L P Waldo Comt. of Pensions.

Northwest Village N.H. Oct. 14, 1848
J. S. Edwards Esq. Comm. Pensions etc.
Sir: I send you herewith pa- pers in the case of Mrs. Higgens which please file & make report to me
Yours etc.
H. S. Congdon

S. P.
16155 INVALID.
Mch. 6, 1906. History to Mrs. Willett Villisca, Iowa. MR. 1913 Feb 6 Hist. to Miss Frances Higgins 1939-Mch 21-11-11 Grace Schauder
File No. 16155-
William Higgin
Miss New York
Act: June 7" 32
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 174
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Willsboro Ohio
June 1 st 1888
Hon John D. Black Com. of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir
Thanks for information furnished me in regard to one William Higgins a revolutionary Soldier in accordance with request of Hon J. J. Pagely of Ohio.
If it would not be too much trouble I would like to know whether a Pension was ever allowed claimant if so by whom was it drawn? The Application for same was made in October A.D. 1833 -

It is a matter of considerable importance to me in the way of establishing a claim which I am now prosecuting against an estate in England. An early reply will greatly oblige
Yours Very Respectfully Henry Chaney

Willissa Montgomery County Gaia
Willissa Sir March 6 1881.
Dear Sir
Mr William Higgins of who I speak is my great Grand father and there has been money left to him in England and we never knew it till a few years ago. his Grand children remember of him talking about London and that is all we know. I have been seeing after this money all seems to be in our favor only I can't give the exact place of his birth so I thought I would find out

writing to washing ton, and he was in the Navy and an Englishman and his name was Abas William Higgins but I do not know his captain's name or any thing of that-
kind but you will see that I am not after his pension or any thing of that kind if you find his name you will find his pension was drawn once one payment he was living with James Higgins south of Hillsboro Ohio quite awhile

ago I don't know who drew this pension or if any body ever got it - I but one small payment
Now if you are allowed to find his name and give me the place of his birth and occupation I will be a thousand times Oblige to you and it will Oblige me as much for if you cant or dont tell me My hope is gone and money that I have spent

beside
Please to answer by return mail
and then I will know my answer, without troubling you further
Please give me place of his birth if it now lies in your power and oblige S J Willett
Excuse me for writing so much and worrying you to read it-

War Department,
ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE,
Washington, Jany 10, 1890
Respectfully returned
L. D. Higgins Box 59. Villisca, Iowa
OWH
Such of the records of the Revolutionary War as are in posses- sion of the government are in the custody of the Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D.C.; to whom ap- plication for informa- tion should be made R. L. McRae R. L. McRae Ass. Adjt General

Villisca, Iowa, Jan 6, 1890
Box 59
Dear Sir:
Will you please favor me with a copy of the enlistment Roll - so far as it relates to William Higgin, a member of Capt Housley's Capt Lamb's Co, in Col Paytons Regt Virginia Infantry during the Revolution, or 1780-2 I want the date of his enlistment, description, where he enlisted, his age, when and where discharged, and if possible, would like to get the name of the vessel he arrived on & where he landed and time on his arrival in this Country, and such other information as it is possible to get regarding him.
I need this information, as a heir to his estate, &c and all the information you give me will be of great importance, for which, I will not forget you.
Hoping you will favor me,
I am, very respectfully Yours L. D. Higgin
Box 59, Villisca, Iowa

Millisca Iowa: Jan 20, 1906
Kind sir. . I wish to know if I can get in Possession of the Name of William Higgins an Englishman. Who enlisted In the Revolutionary War, and I would Like. Description of him Exactly as the War Department- Would give it. I Want Espicial to know the Date of birth and Where Born. and knew of no way so Correct. only as I could get- it From Washington, D.C.
My Understanding is that- William Higgins. was a Young

Had no Relatives Here in America at that time and that He loaned or put His money, in some way connected with the government funds, and at the time of his death was working in some way to get it. But died Before Receiving much information about it. William Scott, A Lawyer of Hillsboro Ohio, was working for Him, But at His death all stopped or Scott said so.
Can you Give me the Address as to Where I could make Inquiry about such a matter if so, please do so and Oblige Mrs S. J. Willett. Villisca Iowa Your Resp ) Montgomery Co.

Villisca Iowa Feb. 5 1906
Dear Sir I don do not know. What State he Enlisted From. I thought Virginia Because They all came from there to Ohio. William Higgins had not been in America Long when he Enlisted. Please give me

Full description of him. There is an Estate in England. That we want to Prove heir too S. J. Willett

Ms. S. 1093766
Incls 1
Dubuque Iowa Jan 28. 1906
Kind Sir,
I wish to find the Name of William Higgins. I think he was Born in London England. about the year 1745 or 1747. and he lived to be almost - Ninety Nine year or something about that.
He volunteered in the Revolutionary War a Private. I think from the State of Virginia. I do not know what Company or Regt. he came or left England. When 16. year old sailed from Liverpool. Was on the waters seven year. So I do not know Just What Age he was When He enlisted. And I know he drew a Pension

I do not know how long. But Last Pension received. I think He was living with My Grandfather James Higgins. His son and He lived a few mile South East of Hillsboro Ohio. You will answer questions as Plain and Best You Can - and Oblige Mrs S J Willett. Villisca Iowa B F H. No 3. P.S. I wish to know the Exact Date of birth Where Born. That He gave at the time of his Enlistment. and to find if He Ever Loaned Money to the Government. also to Give me Correct Date of Birth. There is an Estate in Chancery in Eng That requires Date of Birth. And I am Searching For that. Pleas do all you can for me. S J Willett

R. W. HIGGINS ATTORNEY AT LAW McALESTER, OKLA.
McAlester Oklahoma
Jan. 27-13-
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:—
Can you kindly give information as to the record of W m Higgins who served as private in an artillery organization of Virginia during the Revolution? The information is desired to complete my papers for membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution and I shall certainly be very grateful for any attention given the matter.
Very truly
(Miss) Frances Higgins
Box 422,

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Hopkinsville, Ky. January 31, 1939.
Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen;
I have been referred to your office for information concerning Revolutionary Soldiers Would like to know the regiment, company and when discharged of the following:
one N. Va. thru Ohio
William Higgins (veterinary) who first came to Tennessee, then Christian and Trigg Counties Kentucky.
one Va. did thru Wm. Natl. from Com
William Terry, Washington County, Tenn.
These two Soldiers were my now great, great, grandparents and will appreciate your kindness in giving me this information very much.
Respectfully yours
Grace Shanklin
(Grace Shanklin) 1908 South Main St., Hopkinsville, Ky.

O. W. and N. Division.
3-525.
W.R.
Inp File 16155
Rev. War.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C., Mch. 6, 1906.
Madam:
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of William Higgins , a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Mch. 1780 4 mos. Private Housley Francis Payton Va.   Immediately after 15 mos. Private { Stubblefield Kirkpatrick Lamb { Russell Cole Va.      
Battles engaged in, at taking of Yorktown Residence of soldier at enlistment, Loudoun Co., Va. Date of application for pension, Oct. 31, 1833. His claim was allowed. Residence at date of application, Highland Co., Ohio. Age at date of application, Born Nov. 11, 1745, in city of Loudoun. Died Feb. 11, 1842. Remarks: Soldier married Margaret in June, 1780, in Loudoun Co., Va.; she died prior to soldier's death. Children: John, Thomas, William, James, George & Charles of Highland Co., Ohio, and Elizabeth Lee of Scioto Co., O., the only surviving children in 1833 and all over 21 yrs. Old in said year.
Very respectfully, Mrs. S. J. Willett, P.O. Box 3, Villisca, Iowa
Commissioner.