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Revolutionary war pensioners
in Williamson County

 

The original Revolutionary War pension application files are housed at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. Selected documents from these files have been digitized and are available to view as part of the Heritage Quest database, available to anyone with a Brentwood Library card.

history of revolutionary war pensions

 

The first Revolutionary War pensions were offered in 1818 to officers and enlisted men in need of financial assistance. Veterans had to prove they had served in the Continental Army (not in a state militia) for at least nine months.

In 1820 pensioners on the roll were required to submit a list of the property they owned, in order to prove need. Pensioners who could not prove need were dropped from the roll. Many were later restored under a subsequent act.

In 1832 Congress passed an important new law, providing pensions for Revolutionary veterans who had served two years in either the Continental line or a state militia. They were entitled to an annual payment equal to their wartime pay. Those who had served between six months and two years were also eligible, but for less than full pay.

In 1836 widows of veterans who would have been eligible under the 1836 act could apply to draw their husband’s pension, provided their marriage had taken place before the expiration of his last term of military service.

In 1838 the provision for widows was expanded to include all those who had married their veteran prior to Jan. 1, 1794. In 1848 the marriage date was changed to January 2, 1800, and in 1853 all restrictions on the date of marriage were removed.

Those who want to find a file of interest on this web site should first view the original documents on Heritage Quest  using their Brentwood Library card number for access. Remember that Heritage Quest only includes selected documents from the original application file. To view the entire file, visit the L.D.S. (Mormon) Church library in Franklin, where you can request the microfilm containing the entire pension file for a small fee.

 

PENSIONERS FROM WILLIAMSON COUNTY

 

Charles Allen

Born March 8, 1758 in Culpepper County, Virginia

Resided in Warren County, North Carolina, when he enlisted

Came to Williamson County in 1819

John Andrews

Born April 4, 1764 in Dinwiddie County, Virginia

Resided in Lunenburg County, Virginia, when he enlisted

Came to Williamson County in 1804

John Atkinson

Born September 18, 1755 in Cumberland County, Virginia

Resided in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, when he enlisted

Came to Williamson County in 1813

David Bazwell

Born 1759 in Mecklenburg County, Virginia

Resided in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, when he enlisted

Came to Williamson County in 1822

William Byers

Born April 6, 1747 in York County, Pennsylvania

Resided in York District, South Carolina, when he enlisted

Came to Williamson County in 1810

Henry Cook

Born 1760 in Lunenburg County, Virginia

Resided in Lunenburg County, Virginia, when he enlisted

Came to Williamson County in 1807

John Cook
Henry W. Davis

Birth Date and Place are unknown

Resided in Virginia, when he enlisted

William Deakins

Born 1739 in England

Resided in Hartford County, Maryland, when he enlisted

Came to Williamson County in 1811

William Dobbins

Birth Date and Place are unknown

Robert Donaldson

Born 1765 in Orange County, North Carolina

Resided in Orange County, North Carolina, when he enlisted

Came to Williamson County in 1805 or 1806

Guiford Dudley
John Freeman

Born 1763 in North Carolina

Resided in Jones County, North Carolina, when he enlisted

Came to Williamson County in 1810

Isaac Furgurson

Born in Edgecombe County, North Carolina

Resided in Halifax County, Virginia, when he enlisted

Came to Williamson County in 1806

Henry Garrett

Born March 18, 1754 in Fairfax County, Virginia

Resided in Fauquier County, Virginia, when he enlisted

John Gates

Born February 1759 Chesterfield County, Virginia

Resided in Chesterfield County, Virginia, when he enlisted

Charles Gordon

Birth Date and Place are unknown

Jacob Grammer

Born 1756 in Pitt County, North Carolina

Resided in Pitt County, North Carolina

Came to Williamson County in 1815

Robert Guthrie

Born 1757 in Kershaw County, South Carolina

Resided in Kershaw County South Carolina, when he enlisted

William Hope

Born June 28, 1761 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Resided in York County, Pennsylvania, when he enlisted

Came to Williamson County in 1810

William Hughes

Birth Date and Place are unknown

George Hulme

Born October 25, 1761 in Amelia County, Virginia

Resided in Amelia County, Virginia, when he enlisted

Came to Williamson County in 1803

James Hungerford

Birth Date and Place are unknown

Henry Iradon

Birth Date and Place are unknown

John Ivins

Born in Halifax County, North Carolina

Resided in Dobbs County, North Carolina, when he enlisted

David Ivy

Born June 11, 1752 in Brunswick County, Virginia

Resided in Brunswick County, Virginia, when he enlisted

Came to Williamson County in 1826

Gideon Johnson

Born November 7, 1754 in Amelia County, Virginia

Resided in Guildford County, North Carolina, when he enlisted

Came to Williamson County in 1826

George Jones

Birth Date and Place are unknown

Resided in Virginia, when he enlisted

Henry Jordan

Birth Date and Place are unknown

Resided in Virginia, when he enlisted

John Krystar

Birth Date and Place are unknown

Alexander Lester

Born August 8, 1754 in Lunenburg County, Virginia

Resided in Charlotte County, Virginia, when he enlisted

Came to Williamson County in 1811

Tapley Lightfoot

Born February 15, 1761 in Hanover County, Virginia

Resided in Hanover County, Virginia, when he enlisted

Came to Williamson County in 1828

Moses Lindsay
Roger Mallory

Born 1755 in King William County, Virginia

Resided in King William County, Virginia, when he enlisted

Came to Williamson County in 1825

John Marion

Born October 14, 1760 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Resided in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, when he enlisted

John McBride

Born 1752 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Resided in Orange County, North Carolina, when he enlisted

Came to Williamson County in 1833

Daniel McMahon

Born 1751 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Resided in Orange County, North Carolina, when he was drafted

Came to Williamson County in 1799

George Neely

Birth Date and Place are unknown

Resided in Camden, South Carolina, when he enlisted

Came to Williamson County in 1786

Robert Osborne
Robert Parrish

Born ca. 1756 in Lunenburg County, Virginia

Resided in Augusta, Georgia, when he enlisted

Came to Williamson County in 1826

George Peay
Joshua Perre

Born December 22, 1757 in Maryland

Resided in Montgomery County, Maryland, when he enlisted

Came to Williamson County in 1812

James Potts

Born 1757 in Salisbury County, North Carolina

Resided in Burke County, North Carolina, when he enlisted

Came to Williamson County in 1812

Thomas Ragain

Born 1753 in New Jersey

Resided in Cross Creek, North Carolina, when he enlisted

Came to Williamson County in 1817

Benjamin Ragsdale

Born 1759 in Chatham County, North Carolina

Resided in Chatham County, North Carolina, when he enlisted

Came to Williamson County in 1801

Thomas Reynolds

Birth Date and Place are unknown

George Ridley

Birth Date and Place are unknown

Abedgeno Rutland

Birth Date and Place are unknown

Thomas Scott

Born August 12, 1762 in Entram County, Ireland

Resided in Lawrence County, South Carolina, when he enlisted

Came to Williamson County in 1814

John Secrest

Born 1758 in Culpeper County, Virginia

Resided in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, when he enlisted

Came to Williamson County in 1816

W. J. Shumate

Birth Date and Place are unknown

Zachariah Smith

Born 1757 in Halifax County, North Carolina

Resided in Halifax County, North Carolina, when he enlisted

Came to Williamson County in 1810

Robert Stewart

Birth Date and Place are unknown

Resided in Maryland, when he enlisted

Martin True

Birth Date and Place are unknown

Resided in Halifax County, Virginia, when he enlisted

James Turner

Born October 9, 1756 in Culpeper County, Virginia

Resided in Culpeper County, Virginia, when he enlisted

Came to Williamson County in 1808

Richard Vernon

Born October 18, 1758 in Charlotte County, Virginia

Resided in Guilford County, North Carolina, when he enlisted

Came to Williamson County in 1825

William Watkins

Born 1755 in Chester County, Pennsylvania

Resided in Chester County, Pennsylvania, when he enlisted

Came to Williamson County in 1818

Samuel White

Born 1755 in Iredell County, North Carolina

Resided in Iredell County, North Carolina, when he enlisted

Came to Williamson County 1812

   

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