1820 census, Pendleton District, South Carolina
1830 census, Anderson County, South Carolina
1840 census, Anderson County, South Carolina (in household of son Reuben)
Served in Revolutionary War (private) had a pension
Listed in DAR Patriot Index, Centennial Edition , born about 1756 in Va.
Pension # 5-39416
Certificate # 5-337
Enlisted under Lt. George Holland of Capt. Hawkins' company of 14th Regiment. Commanded by Col. Lewis of the Virginia Line for 3 years.
Transferred to 5th Regiment commanded by Col. Parker -- in battles of Brandywine, Germantown, and Monmouth.
He crossed the Delaware with George Washington. (Battle of Trenton)
Later he was with 3rd Regiment of Virginia Line and just before he was discharged he was sent to Philadelphia under Col. Webb to convey prisoners to Fredrickstown, MD. He received a serious wound or injury.
State of South Carolina
Abbeville District
By the Honorable Richard Gantt, one of
The Judges of the Court, of the State aforesaid-
To all to whom these presents doth come, Greeting-
Know ye that William Day of the District of Abbeville, State of South Carolina, did this day appear & made oath on the Holy Scriptures of Almighty God, that he entered the army of the United States of America in the Continental Establishment in the Revolutionary War, on or about the third of March Seventeen hundred seventy seven, under Capt. Hawkins Of the 14th Reg. Infantry, commanded by Col. Lewis & that he faithfully served three years, the time for which he enlisted. During which time he was in the battles of Brandy Wine, German Town & Monmoth. He further swears that during the service he received a severe injury that in his advance part of life incapacitates him from manual labor. He attained his discharge from Col. Webb in Frederick Town, which discharge (not thereby it important) is in Virginia, which he is endearing to obtain. He further swears that from his advanced & ill state of health, that he needs the aid of his Country for some support.
In Testimony whereof, that the above named William Day did this day make oath before me of the truth of the above affidavit, I have hereunto set my hand & caused a seal of this Court to be affixed, this 26th day of May, in the year of our Lord, One thousand eighteen hundred & eighteen, & of the Independence of the United States of America, Twenty third—
Wm. Day
Sworn to this 26th Aug.
1818 before me
R. Gault
IN RELATION TO THE
PENSION ESTABLISHMENT OF THE UNITED STATESS
SOUTH CAROLINA - FEDERAL PENSION REPORT 1835
WILLIAM DAY
ANDERSON DISTRICT
PRIVATE
VIRGINIA CONTINENTAL LINE
$96.00 ANNUAL ALLOWANCE
$1,490.57 AMOUNT RECEIVED
JANUARY 18, 1819 PENSION STARTED
AGE 78
The National Genealogical Society Quarterly, Volumes 1-85, 1600s-1900s
Vol 21, At the Heart of South Carolina's Last Large Frontier, Page 46
Day, William -- (S-39416). He applied for a pension Oct. 26, 1820, while living in Pendleton District. Was then 64 years old. Enlisted with Lieut. George Holland, Captain Hawkins Co. 14th Regiment VA. Line, commanded by Col. Lewis; after six months transferred to 5th Regiment under Col. Parker, and during the next twelve months was at Brandywine, Germantown and Monmouth; then in 3rd Va. Line; sent from Philadelphia to convey prisoners to Fredericktown, Md. under Col. Webb, and , as enlistment of three years had expired, was dischared there. Was wounded in back during service. Wife was dead. Family consisted of son Reuben, aged 16, son Lewis, aged 14.
LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF WILLIAM DAY
In the name of God Amen: I, William Day, of Pickens District and State of South Carolina being of sound and disposing mind and memory but weak in body and calling to mind the uncertainty of life and being desirous to dispose of all such worldly estate as it hath pleased God to bless me with do make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner following, that is to say: First, I desire to commit my soul to God who gave it and my body to the earth from whence it came to be decently buried. Secondly, I desire that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid and thirdly, I desire that my beloved son Reuben Day be paid for his trouble and expenses with me during my sickness, and I do hereby appoint Aaron Moore Samuel Brown and Levi Cox to say and determine what Reuben shall have for his trouble and fourthly, I desire that my property shall be sold and equally divided between my legatees, namely Reuben Day Lewis Day Francis Bratcher and Williiam Day and Nancy his wife William's part to be equally divided between himself and wife.
And lastly I do constitute my son Reuben Day Executor of this my last will and testament by me heretofore made. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this the 21st day of May 1841.
Signed sealed published and declared as and for the last will and testament of the above named William Day in the presence of us
Jesse S. McGee. William (his mark) Day (SEAL)
Aaron Moore.
Samuel Brown
Early Anderson County, SC Newspapers
Issue of: Thursday, July 1, 1841:
Obituary: Another Revolutionary Soldier Gone. Died at the residence of Reuben Day in Pickens District, on the 30th of last May, Mr. William Day, one of the patriots of the revolution in the 88th year of his age, after a severe and painful illness, which he bore with Christian resignation. He has left four children and a large circle of friends to mourn his loss.
Occupation: farmer and soldier