Joseph Hilbourn of Pennsylvania in 1765 North Carolina
Joseph Hilbourn 1765 North Carolina revised 11/14/2021
A Joseph Hilbourn is mentioned in two land records in Cumberland County, North Carolina, dated 1765. The property of a Richard Carroll of Cumberland was seized and sold in order to satisfy judgment obtained by Joseph HILBOURN on April 15, 1763 in Wilmington District Superior Court. Mr. Carroll was in debt to Mr. Hilbourn although these land records do not give details of that debt. The two records are summarized below and the hyperlinks are at the bottom of the page. They are a copy of the original documents which were downloaded from the Cumberland County Register of Deeds website.
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In these two deeds Joseph Hilbourn is not identified by trade nor by residence. The other men mentioned are identified by residence. The only possible clue as to Joseph Hilbourn’s residence is that the debt owed to him was “106 lbs. of lawful money of Pennsylvania.” There have been NO other records found of a Joseph Hilbourn in this county.
Further research into these documents reveals that both Richard Carroll and John Brownlow were merchants in the 1760’s and Mr. Carroll had a store in Fayetteville. Source: http://www.historync.org/index.htm as “Early Merchants of NC- before 1800.”
In addition, John Brownlow was listed as “Gent” in 1761 in Cross Creek, Cumberland County. He was associated with Porterfields as “merchant and tavern keeper,” a “Merchant” in Cross Creek in 1763-75, 1767 Tax List & had one slave. He was a Juryman in 1773.
There are only two other records found of a Joseph Hilbourn or any other spelling of this name, in North Carolina during this time. The first record is from 1767 in Chowan County in the Index of Deeds; William Jackson granted land to Joseph Hillborn. The deed is found in Book N1, p. 45. No other info is known. In 1769, in Craven County, Joseph and Amos Hillburn, merchants from Pennsylvania, bought slaves from a Mr. Crawford; the abstract follows:
However, a merchant and “gentleman” named Joseph Hilbourn was prominent in Philadelphia between 1773-1779. It appears that he was also the treasurer of the Pennsylvania Hospital. The following is a timeline list of records found on a Joseph Hilbourn/Hilborn, Hillburn who resided in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
From the U. S. Quaker Meeting Records 1681-1935
- 1753 Joseph Hilburn applied for a certificate to go to Dublin on trade.
- 1759-1772- Rachel Hilburn and children, Joseph and siblings were members of the Philadelphia Monthly Meeting.
- 1760 Friends’ leader visited Joseph Hilbourn to condemn him owning a slave
- 1761 Joseph Hilburn and others were warned against slave buying and keeping
- 1769 Philadelphia Tax list- Joseph Hilburn in Southwark Dist.; Amos and Miles Hilburn in N. Ward District.
- From The Papers of Robert Morris, 1781-1784, Vol. 6-7, p. 516, we learn the following: Joseph Hilbourn- 1732-1802, Apparently a Quaker merchant who had been treasurer of the Pennsylvania Hospital from 1773-1780. See Labaree and Willcox, eds.; Franklin Papers, XX, 450n, 451. 516, 575. And, page 515 states: “Mr. Jos. Hilborn being possessed of Genl. Green’s Drafts on me Cabled for the Money which I am not able to pay at present but promised payment as fast as money came in…”
Robert Morris, 1734-1806 was an important figure in the politics of Pennsylvania, and was likely the most prominent businessman of his time. He also was considered “the Financier of the American Revolution,” was a signer of the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution, and a committee chairman in the Continental Congress. Mentions Jos. Hilborn on p. 515 and then in the Footnotes.
- 1773- from Documents Relating to Colonial, Revolutionary & Post-Revolutionary History of the State of New Jersey– “For further information apply to Anthony Sykes, Esq; in Burlington county; Abel James & Joseph Hilborn, Merchants, in Philadelphia. ”
- 1777-1779. Joseph Hilborn, Philadelphia, a private in Capt. Robert Smith’s 5th Company.
- 1780-1781 P. 90 in General Muster Book#1, in 8th Company of Philadelphia.
- 1787- Joseph Hillborn & Christopher Marshall are executors in the Mar 31, 1787 will of Thomas Paschall, Philadelphia merchant, proved Apr 2, 1796. Will Book X, Philadelphia Co., Pa.
- 1788- The Independent Gazetteer, 25 Feb 1788, Mon, 1. A Philadelphia paper…..”Mr Joseph Hilborn, Treasurer to the Society regarding American Manufacturing.”
- 1788 newspaper- “From a desire of rendering the Philadelphia Dispensary more extensively useful, by informing the indigent sick where they may apply for medical assistance, the following list of contributors …. are published by the managers of the institution: Joseph Hilbourn”. 1788 January 19. Pennsylvania Evening Herald (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) Vol. V1, Issue 6, Page 3. Source: genealogybank.com
- 1790 Philadelphia, PA Census. Joseph Hilbourn, Gent’n; 2 males >16, 3 females.
- 1791 Philadelphia City Directory: Joseph Hilbourn Occupation: “gentleman” Address: 12 N. Fourth Street.
- 1798- Joseph Hillborn and others are executors in the July 17, 1798 will of Anna DeMorault, proved Feb 19, 1801. Will Bk Y, Philadephia Co., Pa.
- 1798 Jul 18- Joseph Hilbourn mentioned in a newspaper as adjoining landowner on 4th in Philadelphia to a property being auctioned off. SOURCE: Aurora General Advertiser, Philadelphia, PA. Issue 2343, Page 1. Source: Genealogybank.com
- 1799- Joseph Hillborn named as an executor in the Dec 27, 1799 will of Christopher Marshall, druggist in Philadelphia, proved in 1807. Will Book 2A, Philadelphia Co., Pa.
- 1802- Abstract of will of JOSEPH HILLBORN, City of Philadelphia. November 3, 1802. Proved February 8, 1803. Will book 1A, p. 77. Philadelphia Co., PA. He died at age 70.
Estate to sister Elizabeth Hillborn. Nieces: Elizabeth West, Rachel Roberts and their children Joseph Roberts, Hannah Good and Lydia Savill.
Exec: Elizabeth Hillborn, Isaac Wampole.
Wit: Henry K. Helmuth, John Pierie, Peter Wagner, Junr. - Joseph’s parents were John Hillborn and Rachel Strickland; their children:
- Elizabeth Hillborn b. 1731
- Joseph Hillborn, b. 1732, died Bet. 1802 – 1803 in Philadelphia, Pa.
- Frances Hillborn b. 1734
- John b. 1736
- Miles Hillborn b. 1738
- Amos3 Hillborn- will of Nov. 1770, proved Jan 25, 1771. Names mother Rachel, brothers Miles and Joseph; sisters Elizabeth & Frances, nieces Elizabeth and Rachel Hillborn. Exec: Joseph Hillborn. Will bk P, Philadelphia Co., Pa.
- Thomas b. 1744
This information about Joseph Hilbourn of Philadelphia actually suggests that he and Joseph Hilbourn in the North Carolina records were likely the same person. The key to learning more about this Joseph Hilbourn in the Cumberland record would be to locate the Wilmington Superior Court Records which likely are in the North Carolina Archives.
Is Joseph Hilbourn the father of Frederick Hilburn, born in 1768?
My research on this Joseph Hilbourn has been fueled by my interest in proving or disproving the claims of some family researchers, found primarily on Ancestry.com, that Joseph Hilbourn of Pennsylvania is the father of my 4th great-grandfather, Frederick Hilburn who was born in 1768 in North Carolina. I have found absolutely NO evidence to support that claim. If someone has evidence please share it with me. There is circumstantial evidence that the Joseph in 1765 North Carolina was the same Joseph in Pennsylvania, but Joseph Hilbourn of Philadelphia apparently did not have children as in his will of 1802 he only named his sister and nieces as heirs.
There are three references to a Joseph Hilbourn in North Carolina in the 1760’s, yet they are in three different counties. It’s significant that there ARE more than a dozen records of other Hilburn men in the state prior to the Revolution, and the majority of those records are in Duplin and Sampson Counties. It is most likely that Frederick Hilburn’s father was one of these men- John, Vaughn, William, and Hamblin Hilburn. Since Frederick was born in 1768, his father would’ve had to have been born before 1750. It’s obvious from records found on these men that they were related, although the exact nature of their relationship remains unknown. It’s likely that Frederick’s father left North Carolina during or before the Revolutionary War as Frederick is first found in Georgia as a young adult in 1788.
TIMELINE of HILBUN/HILBURN men in NC 1750-1770:
1754 is the earliest date found of a Hilburn in North Carolina. John Hilburn was a chain carrier for a land survey for a John Proctor in Edgecombe County. Two years later, in 1756, a John Hilburn bought land south of there, in Duplin County.
1762- Duplin- a William Hilbon was a witness to land sale from Jos. Baker to Benj. Lanier.
1763– Dobbs- Vaun HILBORN– bought land on Nahunta swamp. In Duplin Hamblin HILBURN was a witness on a land deed.
1763 Wilmington, NC-Court case involving Joseph HILBOURN
1766 Duplin- John Hilbun was witness for a land deed and an adjoining landowner
1767 Duplin– John HILBURN and Hamblin HILBURN both bought land.
1768 – Frederick Hilbun was born in North Carolina to whom?
1769 Duplin- John HILBUN and Hamblin HILBURN both sold land. In Dobbs, Vaughn Hilburn is on Tax list
(All Duplin County land records are online at Sampson County Register of Deeds website).
Lagniappe:
Likely not related to Joseph Hilbourn, but another Hilburn merchant from 1765 is Thomas Hillburn of South Carolina. Thomas’ will was filed in the same year in which Joseph Hilbourn collected on his debt in North Carolina. All of we know about Thomas Hillburn is from his Will- he was a storekeeper and he lived in what is present day Marlboro County, less than 100 miles from Fayetteville. No other Hilburn was named in his will and no other Hilburns have been found in this area during the 1760’s although William Hilburn did have land about 135 miles west on a branch of the Bush River.
1765 Apr 27. Thomas Hillburn, will, Prince Frederick’s Parish, Craven Co., South Carolina. W253-254. Storekeeper: 1). Widow Rebecca Tompling; 2). Susannah Mixon, daughter of Wm. & Abigail Mixon, part of land purchased of Jeremiah Rowell Sr. on Gachway (Cashaway) Neck on NE side of Pee Dee River. 3). William Watkins & John McCall, Jr. to have remainder of estate. 16 Jan 1765, probated 21 Feb 1765. R: md p 471. Will book QQ 1760-67. Source: Probate Records of SC. Estate quit rent-1768 on 200 A. in Craven paid by Wm Wilkins, Exectr.
Jeremiah Rowell and William Watkins are mentioned in the early history of the Cashaway Baptist Church which can be found online. Rowell is documented as having left a Welsh Tract church in Pennsylvania (which was later in Delaware) to move to South Carolina. Some of the early settlers came from Pennsylvania and New Jersey. More research is needed.
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1827 Will of William Hilburn, Barren County, Kentucky & other records
Barren County, Kentucky. Abstracts of Will Book 2, Covering 1817-1829.
These wills are at Barren Co. Courthouse.
p. 405. William Hilburn Sr. Mar. 27, 1827; May 1827.
To wife and children. To wife her lifetime.
Children: John Hilburn, Elizabeth Warren, Sarah Johnston, Sibby Ennis, Jemima Pierce, William M. Hilburn, Elias Hilburn.
Execrs.: Henry Skaggs, my friend and neighbor. Wit. Waddy Thompson, Charles Skaggs.
p. 528. William Hilburn inventory. June 1, 1827. Henry Skaggs, Administrator
p. 634. Wm Hillburn settlement. Oct 1829. H., Skaggs Admr. Sibbs Hilborn, widow.
According to this will, we learn that William Hilburn’s widow was Sibbs and he had seven children living in 1827. Based on other records found (census, marriage, etc.) the following shows his children in possible order of birth.
Name DOB Birthplace Married Date of Marriage
Sibby Hilbun 1797 Carolinas Ennis
John Hilbun 1796? ? Nelly Nash 1819
Mary Elizabeth Hilburn 1795 GA. Hugh Warren 1811 Green, KY.
Sarah Hilburn 1790 Isaiah Johnson 1810 Green, KY
Jemima Hilburn 1799 TN William Pierce 1815
William M. Hilburn Jane Perry 1827
Elias Hilburn Rachel Wilcox 1824
His daughter, Nancy Hilbun Baley died 1821, before her father. She married Obadiah Baley in 1812.
Marriage Records of William Hilburn’s Children:
1810– Green Co, KY. Marriage of Isaiah JOHNSON to Sarah HILBERT/HEBBON. Consent by Esse? Johnson, Wit. James Murphy. Consent letter- William HILBERN. Witnesses: Hugh Warren & James Murphy. M. David Elkins. Bond 21 Feb 1810. Marriages: Green Co., Ky. Marriages 1793-1836 Book A
1811- Hugh Warren & Elizabeth Hillbun. Bonded Aug 6. Witnesses: William Hillbun & Hugh Warren. Green Co, KY Marriage Records 1793- 1836
1812- Obediah Bailey and Nancy Hilbun. Bonded Dec 28. Witnesses: Obediah Bailey & William Hilbun. Green Co, KY Marriage Records 1793- 1836
1815 Jemimah HILBURN married William PIERCE on 13 Dec 1815. (Barren Co., KY Marriages). Green Co, KY Marriage Records 1793- 1836
Barren Co. formed in 1799 from Green & Warren Counties
1819 John HILBORN married Nelly NASH on 05 Apr 1819 (Barren Co., KY Marriages)
1824 Elias HILBORN married Rachel WILCOX 22 Mar 1824. (Barren Co., KY Marriages)
1827 William Hillbun married Jane Perry 27 JUL 1827 Green Co., KY
Other early Records (1800-1850) of William Hilburn and family of Kentucky
(Some of the children began to move west to Indiana, Illinois and Missouri by 1826)
1810 Green Co. KY Census, Township- not stated, p 9.
William Hilborn– 45+; 6 females; 4 males. Wm born before 1765, at least.
Males: 2 males < 10 (b. 1801-1810) (Elias?, …..)
1 male age 16-25 (b. 1785-1794) (John Hilburn?)
1 male age 26-44 (b. 1766-1784) (Wm HilburnJr?)
1 45 + (b. on/bef 1765) William. Sr.
Females: 4 girls ages 10-15 (b. 1795-1800) Nancy, Jemimah?
1 age 16-25 (b. 1785-1794) Elizabeth
1 age 26-44 (b. 1766-1784) (wife?)
1810 Greensburgh, Green Co., KY.
- 1 Hugh Warren Sr, William Warren, Ebenezer Perry, John Johnston, Isham Johnson, Isaac Johnson, Asa Johnston. Possible families of Hilburn girls’ spouses.
From book Tax Lists 1815-1819 by Gorin
1814 KY. William Hilbert 100 acres , unreadable, 1002.
1814 KY. John Hilburn no land, 1001
1815 KY. Willliam Hilbert 100 acres, Barren River, 1002
1816 KY. William Hibbourn 100 acres Little Barren, 1003
1816 KY. John Hibbourn 100 acres Little Barren
1817 KY. John Hilburn “
1817 KY. Laban Hilburn
1817 KY. William Hilborn
1819 KY. William Hilbon 100 ac. Little Barren, 1005
Waddy Thompson also had land on Little Barren 1817
1817 Barren Co., KY Order Book V. 4, 1812-1818- Peden
October County Court – P 156- “Ordered that the Sheriff pay William Hilbon the sum of $8.00 out of the depositum in his hands for last year for his take care of and supporting Absolam Hollaman two months past.
1820 Barren Co., KY Census
William Hilburn- p 16; 3 people. 1 male 16-18; (Elias?); 1 M & 1 F 45+; (b. 1775
John Hilburn- p. 17 5 persons. 1 male <10; 2 F < 10; 1 M 16-26; 1 F 26–45
1821 Greene Co., KY- Trammels Creek Baptist Church- Church minutes
May 5 – Members of Trammells Creek Baptist Church
Elias Hilburn,Sibby Hillbourn, Nelly Hillbun
Sept. Nelly Hilbern (wife of John)
1822 March– Elias Hilbron
1824 May– Nelly Hilborn
1826- Johnson County, INDIANA– (formed in 1823). Traverse Jury chosen for September term, 1826: Hugh Williams, Robert Winchell, John McCord, Jr., David Stevens, Elias Hilbun
1827 Mar 27. William Hilburn died in Barren Co., Ky. His will and settlement are in Barren Co. KY. Abstracts of Will Book 2, 1817-1829, as seen above.
1830 Morgan County, Indiana Census; not stated; p 35
William Hilburn– 3 males < 5 ; 1 male 20=30 (William); 1 female 5-10 ; 1 female 20-30
John Hilburn p 34- 1 male 20-30 ; 1 male 5-10; 1 female 15-20, 1 Female 50=60
William Hilburn ? p 34 . 1 male 30-40; 4 males? < 5; 1 F 15-20; 1 female 30-40
Elias Hilburn– 2 males < 5 ; 1 M 20-30; 1 female < 5 ; 1 F 20-30; 1 F 50-60. (This is the Elias in 1860 Monroe, ILL)
1835 Morgan Co., IN Elias Hilburn bought land
1837 Morgan Co., IN– Elias Hilburn bought land
1838 Jan. William Hilburn land purchase Sec.28, 10N 14 W- 40 acres
1838 Aug. 1. Morgan Co., IN William Hilburn bought 80 acres – Sec 17 9N14w S20 SWSW
1839 Clark County, IL. William Hillbun of Morgan Co., IN bought 40 acres of land
1839 Jan 31. Coles Co., IL. Frederick Hillbun married Sarah Goodwin. Coles County borders Clark county to its south.
From Family Maps- Morgan Co., Indiana:
Map grp. 9 2 parcels of land 2nd pm 12N IE
Elias Hillbun S13 SWSW 1/1/1835 A1 AND S24 nwnw 3/18/1837 A1
Map grp 10 1 parcel of land 2nd pm 12N 2E
William Hillbun Sec. 20. SWSW 8/1/1839 A1
1840 INDIANA- Morgan County, not stated, p 45
John Hilburn males: 1 <5; 1 m 50-60; 1 F 5-10; 1 f 40-50
1840 Illinois State Census
Clarke County– p 84 William Hilburn (This is likely William, father of James H. & Stephen) 1 male 30-39; 1 Female- 30-39; 1 M < 5; 2 M age 10-14; 1 M 15-19; 1 F <5; 1 F 5-9; 1 F 15-19.
Adams Co, Quincy Ward 3, p 3- Joseph R. Hilburn & Joseph K. Hilburn
1841 May. IL. William Hillbun bought 40 acres in Clark Co., IL. Sec. 14, 9N 14w. 1841 Apr 8. MO. Elizabeth Hillburn married Stephen Skaggs in Jefferson Co, MO. She was born about 1823 in Kentucky. Her first son is named John (Daughter of John Hilburn?)
1846-48- Mexican American War.
William Hillburn, Corp. to Sgt. Co. G, (Collins) 2 ILLINOIS foot. Alton, ILL (across from St Louis, MO on MS, above MO River). He died before Nov. 1, 1851, according to a military land warrant, citing his father Elias Hilburn as heir, & Elias assigned land to Leonard Graves. Wm. was a sgt. in Capt. Moore’s Company.
John Hillburn. 1848. Corpl. To Corpl. Co. G, 2 ILLINOIS. Infantry (Collins). Capt. John M. Moore
1850 Kentucky Census- Green Co., p. 44 WARREN, Hugh 67 M Farmer born in SC
Elizabeth 55 F born in GA Elizabeth Hilburn, daughter of Wm. Lists seven children.
1850 Kentucky- Greene Co., Dist. 2, p. 51 #374 Wm. Pierce age 67 Jemimah Pierce age 53 b. KY (Wm. Hilburn’s daughter)
1850 INDIANA- Morgan co., Washington Twp. Aug. 19 Household: 253- Austin Graves- 28 male. Farmer. Born in England; Catherine Graves 24 b. IN John Hilburn 28 farmer; Martha Hilburn– 54 prob. John’s mom
1850 Missouri, Holt County, Dist. 38
William Hilburn 48 born Tn (b. 1802)
Mary 38 Born Mo
Caleb 17 Mo
Catherine 15 Mo
Nancy 13 MO
Mary 12 MO
Stephen 10 MO
1850 Callaway Co., Dist. 12, MO p 118 Oct. borders Boone & Cole Counties
Phebe Zumalt 39 MO; Elizabeth Singleton- 18; Julia, John, Sarah, Isaac, Singleton- all born MO John Hilburn 24 farmer b. Indiana Lavisa Hilburn 21 b. Missouri James Hillbun 12 b. Missouri
1850 ILLINOIS, Monroe Co., Harrisonville.
John Hilburn 22 b. unknown farmer; Eliza- 20 B. TN; William – 9 mth b. MO
1860 Kentucky. Green Dist. 1, p 39
Wm. L. Pearce- 65 b. SC; Jemima- 61 b. TN (Wm Hilburn’s daughter)
1860 Illinois, Monroe Co. Twp 4 S Range 11 W, p 4. PO Mitchie.
Elias Hilbun 56 B. KY (b 1804) (John Hilburn was here in 1850)
Rachel 53 KY They married in 1824.
Sibyelle 22 In
Joseph 15 Mo
Eliza 12 ILL
Nancy 9 Mo
Christy Sanbern 19? Male laborer Ill
1860, Monroe, Illinois. Twp. 2, SR 11W. PO Eagle Cliffs
Household of AF Cann 31 ILL p 7
Elisa 30 TN (John Hilburn’s widow)
Ellis Bryant 11 Ill
Wm Hilborn 15 Ill
Mary Hilborn 5 “
Eliza Hilborn 2 “
to be continued…………
Loyalist Claims of William Hilburn, Sr. & William Hilburn Jr. of South Carolina
SOURCE of information: from Ancestry.com database:
UK, American Loyalist Claims, 1776 -1835
AO 12: American Loyalists Claims, Series 1, Piece 071: Decisions, Examinations, Army & Navy, 1788-89
William Hilburn, Jun’r
(handwritten page#) 240 (120)
Office of American claims
1 April 1789
Present:
Colonel Dundas
Mr Mackenzie.
Examination on the demand of William Hilburn Jun’r late of South Carolina.
Demand:
A mare and saddle and a wagon with cloth and gears valued at 132 pounds
Memorial read
From William Young in behalf of William Hilburn Jun’r
Stating, “that in the year 1780 a mare and saddle wagon with cloth and gears were impressed for His Magesty’s service in South Carolina, the property of William Hilburn Jun’r and valued at 132 pounds, as will appear by the certificate in the memorialist’s possession.”
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(handwritten page#) 241
Charles Stedman examined says….
That the Power of Attorney from William Hilburn Sen’r to Colonel William Young produced in his William Hilburn Sen’r claim he presumes was intended to include a power for prosecuting both claims, and from that idea he appears in consequence of Colonel William Young’s general power to Lewis Wolfe and Charles Stedman, already produced to the Board.
He has not any knowledge of the claimant, or the circumstances of his demand resting the Right of it on the written documents produced.
Observes as in the case of William Hilburn Sen’r that at the time when the horse, waggon, etc. are stated to have been taken, many waggons, horses, etc. were impressed for the King’s Service.
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(handwritten page#) 242 (121)
Produces Vouchers (Viz’)
No. 1 Appraisement of William Hilburn and John Dun, dated 4th August 1780 that the mare and saddle and wagon with cloth and gears belonging to William Hilburn Jun’r were worth L132.
No. 2 Certificate of William Meek wagon master, that the above mare and saddle and wagon with cloth and gear were impressed for His Majesty’s Service and taken near Campden by the Rebels on the 15th August 1780.
“Indorsed J. H. Cruger Col.”
“Commanding at Ninety Six”
No. 3 Certificate of Thomas Brown Lieut. Col. Commandant Kings Rangers to the handwriting of Colonel Cruger.
Charles Stedman
Sworn before the Commissioners at their office in Lincolns Inn Fields 20th April 1789.
E’d G B…? Witness: James Betts
Anthony Scott
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(handwritten page#) 243 (121)
Report
On the claim of William Hilburn Junr So Carolina
In this case no proof is produced to the loyality of William Hilburn Jun’r, and the voucher is not of a kind that would warrant payment.
The Commissioners therefore disallow the Demand.
Thomas Dundas
Robert Mackenzie
………………………………END OF William Hilburn Jr.’s CLAIM……………………………….
Claim of William Hilburn, Sr.
(handwritten page#) 246 (123)
Office of American Claims
1st April 1789
Present
Colonel Dundas
Mr. Mackenzie
Examination in the Demand of William Hilburn late of South Carolina.
Demand
2 Horses and gears valued at L260
Memorial Read
From William Young in behalf of William Hilburn
Stating, “That in the year 1780 Two horses and Gears were impressed for his Majesty’s service in South Carolina the property of William Hilburn and valued at L260 as will appear by the certificate in the Memorialists possession.”
Charles Stedman Examined.
Produces a Power of Attorney to William Young from William Hilburn Sen’r the claimant.
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(handwritten page#) 247
dated East Florida 22 June 1784
Also a Power of Attorney from William Young to Charles Stedman & Lewis Wolfe dated 13th February 1789 under which the Examinant appears in behalf of the claim.
The Examinant has not any knowledge whatsoever of William Hilburn or of the Demand nor any further proof to produce in support of it, than the written vouchers produced
It however consists with his knowledge, that about the time when the Horses and gears are stated to have been taken, many wagons, horses etc were impressed from the inhabitants, for the Kings Service . Mr. Stedman believes that the sum charged is South Carolina currency.
Produces the following vouchers viz’t
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(handwritten page#) 248. (124)
No 1 Certificate of William Hilburn and “John Dun dated 4th August 1780, that the two horses and gears, belonging to William Hilburn Sen’r were of the value of L260.
No 2 Certificate of William Meek wagon master, that the above horses and gears were impressed for His Majesty’s Service and taken near Campden by the Rebels on the 15th August 1780.
“Indorsed JH Cruger Lieut Col
Commanding at Ninety Six
No 3 Certificate of Thomas Brown Lieut Colonel Commandant Kings Rangers, to the handwriting of Colonel Cruger.
Charles Stedman
Sworn before the Commissioners at their office in Lincoln’s Inn Fields 20th April 1789.
Ed. J. B….. Witness James Betts
Anthony Scott
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(handwritten page#) 249.
Report
On the claim of William Hilburn South Carolina.
There not being any proof that William Hilburn ever was, or continues to be one of His Majesty’s Loyal Subjects and as the Voucher is not of a kind to warrant payment.
The Demand therefore is not admitted.
Thomas Dundas
Robert Mackenzie
Source Citation:
The National Archives of the UK; Kew, Surrey, England; American Loyalist Claims, Series I; Class: AO 12; Piece 71.
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