Pg 21 William C. Gum enlisted in the army on 16 Jul 1781, then his father bought him out (S: DE Archives Vol 1, Military, p. 568, acc’t stated for the recruits enlisted by Mr. Tilton in 1781, # 4, William C. Gum, deserted, not in return. Note at the bottom of the list of Mr. Tilton says that William C. Gum was discharged by the Governor on the application of his father, who refunded the money.25870