John Pugh Williams (c. 1750 – 1803) was an officer in the American Revolution from Bertie County, North Carolina. He represented Bertie County in the North Carolina House of Commons in 1779 and New Hanover County in 1785, 1786, 1788, and 1789.[1][2]
John Pugh Williams | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1750 |
| Died | 1803 Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | North Carolina militia |
| Years of service | 1775-1780 |
| Rank | Brigadier General Pro Tempore |
| Unit | Edenton District Minutemen, 5th North Carolina Regiment, Bertie County Regiment |
| Commands | Edenton District Brigade |
| Spouse(s) | Jane Davis |
Military service
editHe was an officer during the American Revolution in North Carolina units.[1]
- Captain in the Edenton District Minutemen (1775-1776)
- Captain in the 5th North Carolina Regiment (1776-1778)
- Colonel in the Bertie County Regiment of the North Carolina militia - 1778-1779
- Brigadier General (Pro Tempore) over the Edenton District Brigade of the North Carolina militia (May 1779)
- Colonel on Staff to Maj. Gen. Richard Caswell (1780)
It is reported that John Pugh (pronounced and sometimes spelled Pue) Williams was a brother of Benjamin Williams, the Governor of North Carolina, and that he was recommended to Thomas Jefferson for a political appointment in 1801.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b Lewis, J.D. "John Pugh Williams". The American Revolution in North Carolina. Retrieved April 13, 2019.
- ^ Fisher, R.H. (1929). "Biographical Sketches of Wilmington Citizens".
- ^ "To Thomas Jefferson from Timothy Bloodworth, 30 June 1801, From Timothy Bloodworth". 1801. Retrieved April 13, 2019.
- Jefferson, Thomas (1801). The Papers of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 35. ISBN 9780691184869. Retrieved April 13, 2019.
- Jefferson, Thomas (1786). State Records of North Carolina. p. 804. ISBN 9780691184869. Retrieved April 13, 2019.
- 1790 U.S. Census; State: NC; County: New Hanover; Roll: M637_7; Page: 193; Image: 0375; Shows John Pugh Willams, esq. 1 male, 4 females, 39 slaves
- 1800 U.S. Census; John P. Williams; State: NC; County: New Hanover, North Carolina, United States; citing p. 7, NARA microfilm publication M32, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 33; FHL microfilm 337,909