William Sartor (1759 - 1829)

Born 11 Mar 1759 in Loudon County, Virginia Colony

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Died 11 Jun 1829 at age 70 in Union County, South Carolina

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Biography

Private William Sartor served with 2nd Spartan Regiment, South Carolina Militia (Brandon's) during the American Revolution.

William Sartor is a DAR Patriot Ancestor, A100483.

William was a private under Capt. William Farr, Colonels Brandon and Farr, South Carolina troops.^[1] In 1839 his widow received a pension.^[2]

Old letter, so old it could not be copied on a machine, contributed by Mrs. Edith Flyn, S.C. who is (3) great granddaughter of William Sartor (11 March 1759 - 11 June 1829) In the letter, written before 1829 by William Sartor, He says: " The Sartor's came from Wales in 1687 to New York state, then setteled in Pennsylvania. My grandfather studied Law in Altoona and there met my grandmother whom I am told was Miss Mary Gray. The Grays were very prominent people. My mother died when I was an infant. I want the people who come after me to know this little that I have gathered. My Grandfather after marrying came to South Carolina and settled on the Broad River and turned his attention to farming. He also in war with the Indians. My Father, John Peter Sartor was born in 1733. He had one sister, Elizabeth."

Sources

1. ↑ Revolutionary War Soldiers for NC and SC, Data provided by the website Carolana. (accessed 27 May 2022)
2. ↑ revwarapps.org Revolutionary War Pension Application: William Sarter.