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Served in South Carolina in 1780 Campaign, in SC records???

1790 Amelia County VA Personal Property Tax:
Wingo, John (son of John)
Number of white male tithables over 16 = 1,
Number of blacks over 16 = 1,
Number of horses, etc. = 1.

Some SC County Records Vol. 2 1989 by Southern Historical Press, Inc.
The Rev. Silas Emmett Lucas, Jr. Editor and Publisher
pg. 207-208 Mar 1790
I, Wm. Hammond of Greenville County, SC appoint Ambrose Fitzgarrald of the co. afsd., my lawful attorney to recover the amount of a bond given to Peter Hammond by John Wingo and now in the hands of William Bumpass and now my right in virtue of my father, Peter Hammond's will at his death. Signed; William Hammonds.
Wit: Samuel Earle, James Bynum. Pr. by oath of Saml. Earle. Rec. 18 Aug. 1790.

Buried two ( 2) miles of Mt. Zion Church. DAR Marker: Wingo, John W.: b 10-2-1761 VA d 12-19-1852 SC m (1) X (2) Mary Seay VA. (NOTE: DAR no longer accepts John as a Revolutionary War Soldier)

His ancestors came from Amelia County, Virginia. He was a Revolutionary War soldier, serving as a private under Captains Chapin, Garrold, Ford, Hudson, and Anderson and Colonels Anderson, Lynch, Scott, Merriweather and Good on the Virginia Line. On one occasion, being hotly pursued by the Tories, he narrowly escaped being captured by conceiling himself behind a log, the Tories passed so close he could have touched several of them with his hand. He left Amelia County, Virginia and came to Spartanburg District SC shortly after the war in 1793. He was a citizen of highest respectability and a man of exemplary piety.

Served as a private in the Revolutionary War against Great Britain. He served four tours of duty. He first joined the Continental Army, Virginia Line under Captain Chafin at Amelia County, Virginia. He was discharged at Rowland Church by Captain Gamold.
He next joined the Virginia Militia or State Troops in 1777-1778 under Captain Lewis Ford and served near Norfolk, Virginia for three months. He was discharged in Petersburg, Virginia by Captain Ford.
He next served in the Virginia Militia or State Troops as a substitute for Thomas Pollard under Captain Hudson, Lieutenant Dupe, Major Butler, Colonel Lynch and General Green for a term of six months. They marched across North Carolina, fought at the Battle of Guilford Court House, North Carolina on March 15, 1781 and pursued the British Army as far as Ramsy's Mill on Deep River. He was discharged at Hillsborough, Orange County, North Carolina.
His last tour was with the Virginia Militia under Captain Anderson, Major Long, Colonel Merriweather and General La Fayette. He volunteered under Captain Scott in Colonel Good's Infantry. His army was defeated by Tarleton's Cavalry between Petersburg and Richmond, Virginia on July 6, 1781. His location of discharge is unknown.

His bounty warrant file number (NNRG) R11716 and his bounty warrant was not approved. He applied for a pension on December 29, 1847 (R-11714) but due to advanced age, death soon after and probably feeble of body and mind could not provide sufficient proof of service. No pension file, etc.

Partial letter from Feds...
"Rev & 1812 War Section
June 25, 1925
Mrs. J. E. Margun
123 East Henry Street
Spartanburg, South Carolina
Madam
I have to advise you, that from the papers in the Revolutionary War Pension claim, R-11714, it appears that John Wingo, Senior, was born in Amelia County, Virginia, October 2, 1761 and lived there during the Revolution. He applied for pension December 29, 1847, while living in Spartanburg District, South Carolina, and alleged that he served in the Virginia Troops as follows: Under Captains Chapin (or Chafin) and Garrold, dates not given, in 1777, 1778, or 1780 for three months under Captain Lewis Ford.
For six months under Captains Hudson and Caffee (Dapee) and Colonel Lynch, dates not given.
In 1781 for three months under Captains Anderson and Scott, Colonels Merriweather and Good, and was in the battle with Tarleton's Cavalry between Richmond and Petersburg." (rest of letter not available)
See Revolutionary War; Microfilm Reel M804-2615 AGLL; Pension No. 11716.

Spartanburg County, SC Deed Book F p. 223-224 Mar. 23, 1794.
Thomas Wadsworth Esq (Lawrence County, (SC) to John Wingo (Spartanburg County, SC); for 50# sold 445 ac., except about 20 ac. claimed by Roland Johnson, on waters of Tyger R; border; S-Henry Prince's old line, N-Roland Johnson; grant to Mary Turpin and sold to Thomas Wadsworth and William Turpin. Witness D. Goodlett, James Boyce, and James Young. Signed Thos Wadsworth for Wadsworth and Turpin. Wit. oath Apr. 2, 1794 D. Goodlett to I. Harrison. Wit. oath for editorial additions to deed Jan. 15, 1798 D. Goodlett to Ism Foster. Rec. Oct. 30, 1798.

Spartanburg County, SC Deed Book G p. 189-190 Apr. 14, 1800.
Isham Foster (Spartanburg County, SC) to John Wingo (same); for $100 sold 240 ac on waters Lawson's fork of Pacolet R; grant Gov. Benjamin Guerard to Isham Foster; except part taken by old survey sold to Rowland Johnson (quantity unknown). Witness Wm Foster and John James to James Jordan. Rec. Apr. 2, 1801.

1800 Spartanburg County SC Census: Roll M32_50, pg 202B, line 10.
Wingo, John
Males: 1 under 10, 1 = 10-15, 1 = 26-44,
Females: 5 under 10, 1 = 10-15, 1 = 26-44, 3 slaves.

1810 Spartanburg County SC Census: Roll 252_61, pg 364, line 5.
Wingo, John
Males: 1 = under 10, 2 = 16-25, 1 over 44
Females: 3 = under 10, 3 = 10-15, 1 = 16-25, 1 = over 44, 7 slaves

Spartanburg District SC Deed Book P p. 395-396, Jan 29, 1818 John Wingo to John Wood; for $27.50 sold 18 3/4 ac on branch of Mill Cr. of N Tyger R; border John Wood.
Witness Marshall Covington, Herbert Hawkins, and David Foster. Signed John Wingo, sr. Wit. oath Jan. 29, 1818 Herbertt Hawkins to E. Walker. Rec. Feb. 2, 1818.

Spartanburg Dist SC Deed Book P p. 396-397 Jan 29, 1818 John Wood Sr. to John Wingo; for $40 sold 20 ac on waters of Mill Cr of N. Tyger R; border: Pollard and William Laurence. Witness David Foster, Marshall Covington, and Herbert Hawkins. signed Joh Wood Sr.s mark. Wit. oath Jan. 29, 1818 Herbertt Hawkins to E Walker. Rec. Feb. 2, 1818.

Spartanburg District SC Deed Book Q p. 313-314 Jan. J, 1819 William Johnson to John Wingo; for $175 rent and lease for 63 years 97 1/2 ac on Camp Br of Lawson's fork; part of tract leased by William Dunlap, trustee to Thomas Wadsworth, "free school" to Robert Fausett ad Reubin Fausett.

Spartanburg District SC Deed Book R p. 56-57 Dec. 30, 1819 Robert Creswell (Laurens Dist) to John Wingo (Spartanburg); for $300 sold 348 ac; plat attached shows border; Robert Creswell, John Wingo, and on Camping Br; part of 1,085 ac recovered by John Drayton from John Wingo and sold by Spartanburg Dist sherif (as property of John Drayton) to Robert Creswell; except land recovered by John Wingo in "action" commenced by John Drayton "to try titles" to a "certain tract of land" and a small piece included in a North Carolina grant now claimed by John Dodd esq.
Witness Richard Thomson and Coleman Wingo. Signed Robert Creswell. Wit. oath Mar. 6, 1820 Coleman Wingo to John Chapman. Rec. May 17, 1820.

1820 Spartanburg County SC Census: Roll M33_120, pg. 236, line 38.
Wings, John
Males: 1 = under 10, 1 = 16-18, 1 = 16-26, 1 = 26-45, 1 = over 44, 5 persons engaged in agriculture
Female: 1 = under 10, 1 = 10-16, 3 = 16-26, 1 = over 44, 12 slaves, 1 person engaged in manufacturing

1830 Spartanburg County SC Census: Roll M19_171, pg. 320, line 5.
Wingo, John, Sr.
Males: 1 = 15-20, 1 = 60-70
Females: 1 = 15-20, 1 = 40-50, total = 14, 10 slaves.

1840 Spartanburg County SC Census: Roll 252_515, pg. 112, line 8.
Wingo, John, Sr.
Males: 1 = 70-80, 3 working in agriculture,
Females: 1 = 70-80, total = 8, 6 slaves.

1850 Spartanburg County SC Census: 919, 919, Roll M432_858, pg. 149.
Wingo, John 90 M $1,000 VA, Maiden High 30 F SC and
Wingo, Warren Wingo 26 M overseer SC

Lived 2 miles of Mt. Zion Church. Lived in Spartanburg from around 1794 until 1847. Died in 1847according to the DAR tombstone. Capt. Anderson's Co., Revolutionary War.

In his History of Spartanburg County Dr. J. B. O. Landrum said that John W. Wingo married Polly Seay in Virginia and moved to Spartanburg County shortly after the Revolutionary War and settled about two miles east of Mount Zion Church. He was a citizen of the highest respectability and a man of exemplary piety.
"He had twelve children, as follows: Annie, who married Burnel High: Mayson (daughter), who married Moses Foster (Pacolet Moses); Polly, who married Swepson High; Exie, who married William Foster; Oney, who married a Parkerson; Eleanor, who married Wm. (Billy) Moore; Hester, who married a Young on South Pacolet; Jinsey, who married a West and went to Georgia; Ransom, who married Polly Dodd; Coleman, who married Katy Bomar; Alberry, who married a Lewis; Elias, who marrried Jane Finch."

on pare 237 Reverand Landrum said "John Wingo was also one of the founders of Mt. Zion Church. He was a remarkable man. It is said of him that he was a Christian, by the grace of God. Of an irritable and fiery temper, he was subdued by grace and made sweetly to submit to Christ, whose religion he professed and zealously honored for 50 to 60 years. .... He lived to be more than 80 years old."

Wrote will 16 Mar 1848, Probated 4 Feb 1853.....

I, JOHN WINGO being old and infirm of body but of Sound and dispensing Mind do make this my last Will and Testiment.
1st I direct mu Executors hereinafter Named to Cause my mortal remains to be buried in a descent Christian Manner at my family grave yard, and to pay all just debts which I may owe at my decease - -
2nd I give and bequest to my beloved Wife Polly (Seay), during her Natural life all the land I may own at the time of my death, I give and bequest to her during her life 3 Negro Slaves To Wit, Reuben, Charles, and Bidy, also all my household and kitchen furniture, also provisions of Every Kind, sufficient for her until she can make a crop also the necessary farming Tools, Two Cows, and Calves of her own Selection, my Serrell horse Buck, the above Land and personel property to be used and enjoyed by my wife during her Natural life and at her death, the Land to be laid off into suitable lots, So that it will Sell to the best advantage and the Land and the above mentioned property to be Sold by my Executers on a Credit of Twelve Months and the property Equally divided among Coleman Wingo, Anna High, Mason Foster, Exey Foster, Polly High, Elliner Moore, Albery Wingo, and Elias Wingo Share and Share Alike, and I do hereby Authorize and impower my Executors to Execute and deliver good and sufficxient titles to the land they may sell as my Executors -- when the purchase money is paid.
3rd All the rent and Remainder of My Estate of Every Kind and Description I will and direct to be sold by my Executors as Soon after my death as may be convenient on a credit of Twelve Months and procedes Equally divided Share and Share Alike between my eight children named in the Second Clause of this will.
Lastly I do hereby nominate constitute and appoint my son Elias Wingo and my son in law Moses foster Executors of this my Last Will and testament, In Witness Whereof I have here unto Set my hand and affixed my Seal this 16th Day of March in the Year of our Lard one Thousand Eight Hundred and forty eight.
Signed, sealed, and published and declaired by the testator as his Will and testament in our presence and we do Witnes the Same at his residence and in his presence.
Garland Foster, Hamilton Johnson, H. J. Dean

Recorded in Will Book D, pg. 365, Box 18, Package 20, Recorded Feb. 4, 1853. Bowde, G. S. D. Spartanburg County, South Carolina

Birth	2 Oct 1761	Amelia County, Virginia, USA
Marriage	9 Dec 1786	Amelia County, Virginia, USA - Mary Ann "Polly" SEAY
Burial	Dec 1852	Mount zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Roebuck, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA
Death	19 Dec 1852	Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA

Spouse	Mary Ann "Polly" SEAY (1765 - )
Child	Ransom WINGO (1787 - 1838)
Child	Annie "Anna" WINGO (1789 - 1863)
Child	Mason WINGO (1792 - 1863)
Child	Henry Coleman "Meigs" WINGO (1793 - 1879)
Child	Mary "Polly" WINGO (1796 - 1880)
Child	Nancy Jane "Jensey" WINGO (1800 - 1830)
Child	Exey Evey "Exie" WINGO (1800 - 1883)
Child	Oney "Onie" WINGO (1802 - 1848)
Child	Alberry John WINGO (1803 - 1895)
Child	Elenor WINGO (1804 - 1853)
Child	Hester WINGO (1806 - 1832)
Child	Elias Jefferson WINGO (1815 - 1918)
Child	Living

Spouse

Living

Father	John Washington WINGO Sr. (1739 - 1821)
Mother	Sarah RUCKER (1740 - 1785)
Sibling	Joshua A. WINGO (1762 - 1778)
Sibling	Mary "Polly" WINGO (1765 - 1837)
Sibling	Abner WINGO Sr. (1767 - 1814)
Sibling	Churchhill WINGO (1769 - 1806)
Sibling	Jane WINGO (1770 - 1770)
Sibling	Zachariah WINGO Sr. (1771 - 1853)
Sibling	Sarah "Sally" WINGO (1772 - 1796)
Sibling	Nancy WINGO (1775 - 1855)
Sibling	Frances "Fanny" WINGO (1777 - )