PENSION: Rev. War, Margaret Wiley, 1841, Pulaski Co. -------------------------------- Contributed by: Dale Cordner Date: 26 Oct 2003 -------------------------------- ******************************************************************************** USGENWEB ARCHIVES(tm) NOTICE All documents placed in the USGenWeb Archives remain the property of the contributors, who retain publication rights in accordance with US Copyright Laws and Regulations. In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, these documents may be used by anyone for their personal research. They may be used by non-commercial entities so long as all notices and submitter information is included. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit. Any other use, including copying files to other sites, requires permission from the contributors PRIOR to uploading to the other sites. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net ******************************************************************************** In Pulaski Margaret filed for a Widow's pension (Grant 8668, Archieves film 0809.) She states: John Dick enlisted in 1775 or 1776 for a term of 15 months in Capt. Brown's Co. (this and all other service in Sumpter's Regiment.) Battle of Ft Motttrie and defense of Charleston, wounded by a ball in the hip. He and Margaret married 1 Mar 1778 by Alexander Walker, magistrate. After 1778 he served as a scout and was recalled under Captain Bete (sp) for 4 months. In 1780 he served 3-4 months under Captain Belle. In 1781 drafted under Capt Bell, appointed Sargant in mounted troop. Taken prisoner in Georgia and lodged in Orangeburg jail for 4 weeks then exchanged. Stormed Columbia, battles of St Morries, St Augustus, Savanah, Eauta Springs, Gilford Courthouse. Lists children (from family bible) South Carolina: Sarah 20 Nov 1778 Samuel 11 Oct 1782 James 31 Aug 1784 John Jr 20 Oct 1786 Archibald 28 Dec 1788 uncertain state Alexander 29 Sept 1793 Margaret 21 Sept 1795 South Carolina William 5 Apr 1798 Nancy 8 Jun 1800. Misc: she was 79 at the app. date 29 Jul 1841 she had a brother Samuel, who was murdered by tories on the steps of the family home. Her sister Rebecca married Robert Adams 2 Apr 1778. Rebecca wrote in support of the application. Her father's name was James. John Dick was a distant relative and was living in the Wiley home at his enlistment Samuel Allen wrote in support of the application, an acquaintance of the family had spoke with John of their experiences in the war.