William Williamson
William was born in 1764 in Essex County, Virginia. He enlisted in the Virginia
Militia in 1781. He served one two week tour and three two month tours. His
officers were Captain John Evans, Captain Gatewood, and Colonel Webb. Sometime
after the war, he left Virginia and eventually settled in South Carolina. At
the present time, I do not know if he traveled alone or with other family
members. There are several books that refer to a William Williamson. In the
book "York County, SC - Minutes of the County Court 1786-1797", by
Laurence Wells, on Tuesday April 15, 1788, the will of Samuel Porter was proven
by William Williamson and William Byers and ordered to be recorded (page 44).
This entry, along with the one referring to land deeds in 1785 are the earliest
known occurances of our ancestor William Williamson. In the Book, "Pendleton District, S.C. Deeds 1790-1806" by Betty Willie, there are three
Williamson's listed: Andrew, Elijah, and William. Could these have been
brothers?
Office of Secretary of State...Columbia, SC
William Williamson...grant for 300a land on Saluda River in 96th District 31
Jan 1785.
The first states that William Williamson of York Co. SC to Lawrence Bradley of
Pendleton District for 50 sterling for 300 acres on south side of Saluda River where Bradley now lives.
Dated 11/26/1791.
Signed William Williamson.
Witnessed by W Lancaster, John
James,...Spartanburg Co. Recorded 4/20/1792. Page 476.
A William Williamson is listed in the York County Census of 1790. Page 30
Column 1 & 2 Line 31 & 88.
A second entry states that Lawrence Brandley (also Bradley) to John Sutton for
10 sterling for 100 acres, granted 1/21/1785 by Benj. Guerard to William
Williamson for 300 acres in Washington District on Saluda River on north fork
of Blyth's Branch bound by Williamson.
Dated 9/13/1793.
Witnessed by Ambrose Bradley & John
Thomas. No recording date. Page 361-362.
On 12/29/1798, James Allison sold 85 acres on south fork of Saluda River on Little Creek to William Williamson for 20 sterling.
Signed James Allison - Sarah Allison.
Witnessed by Thomas Jordan and Arris
Cox.
Recorded 1/24/1799. Page 455.
Jan 15, 1807, William sold the 85 acres on Little Creek to James Mattison Sr.
for $80. This was the property purchased from James Allison. Little
Creek - East of current day Honea Path.
Book I page 194 County Records.
In 1809, William purchased 309 acres for $495 on Hencoop Creek of the Rocky River.
Apr 10, 1823, William sold 60 acres on Hencoop Creek for $100 to Robert McClinton.
Book S page 133 County Records.
Oct 18, 1824, William signed a deed to Mastin Williamson for 143.5 acres on
Hencoop Creek.
File 2846 County Records.
Nov 2, 1835, Mastin purchased 230 acres on Hencoop Creek from Andrew & Elizabeth
Richey which was bought by Richey on Feb 7, 1800 from Robert Woods.
File 2846 County Records.