William Smith of Clarke County, made his declaration July 7, 1833 before Asbury Hull, J.I.C., of said county and deposed under oath as follows: He was 79 years of age; that he entered the services of the United States, having "been called into the service", about March 1, 1781, for a three months tour, at the time living in Henry County, Virginia; he served in the militia of his county; his company was commanded by Capt. David Lanier; that they joined Gen Green's Army "at the old Iron Works the day after the battle of Guilford". After joining that command he served under Capt. Joseph Shaw and James Pruttey, Lieutenant; and from the Iron Works several days later they marched to Col. Ramsey's Mills on Deep River, remained there a few days, and then marched to Camden; there we had a scrimmage with the British pickets commanded by Major Kirkwood and were discharged at Camden. A few days later, he returned home. A short time later he was again called back into the service for another three months term about the middle of July 1781. "In consequence of a very severe rising in the right leg at the time we were ordered on the last occasion to march, instead of performing service as a soldier, I was by order of Major John Marr, directed to take charge of a baggage wagon in Henry County and I managed it, was a driver for about six weeks in the neigh- borhood of Colonel Marr's, Henry Courthouse and Colonel Penn's and Bladenburg, and was then discharged"...Soldier names Parmenas Haynes and Miller Bledsoe as witnesses who will testify to his reputation for veracity, etc.
Deponent says he was born in Sussex County, VA, Apr 22, 1754; that his age is recorded in his family bible now in his possession; that he lived in Sussex County for about ten years, in Brunswick about eleven years and Henry for about 12 years, then moved to York Dist., SC, lived there about 19 years, then moved to Georgia where he now resides. Was living in Henry County when called into service.
Miller Bledsoe, MG, residing in Oglethorpe County, GA, and Parmenas Haynes residing in Clarke Co, GA, testify they were well acquainted with the applicant and believe him to be 79 years of age and is reputed to be a soldier of the Revolution and "we concur in that opinion."
The application was approved and he was enrolled as a pensioner, Feb
23, 1833, to draw $20.00 per annum pension.
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