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This file was contributed and copyrighted by: Linda Green ================================================================================= April 1999 Widows Application for CSA Pension for Lucinda T. Kent - Colbert Co., AL For Relief by Widows of Confederate Soldiers, under Act Approved February 25, 1887 The State of Alabama County of Colbert Personally appeared before me, John A. Steele Judge of Probate in and for said County, Mrs. Lucinda T. Kent who, being duly sworn, upon oath, says that her husband, James S. Kent, was private in Company G (Capt. Freemans) of 11th Regiment of Alabama Cavalry; that he came to his death from wounds received in the service of the Confederate States, and that his death occurred during the late war; that she has not since re-married; that she was a resident of Alabama on the 25th day of February 1887, and is a resident at the date of this application; and that her taxable property does not exceed one thousand dollars in value. Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 30th day of May 1887 Lucinda (her mark) T. Kent John A. Steele. Judge of Probate of Colbert County The Sate of Alabama County of Colbert I hereby certify that satisfactory proof has been made before me of the truth of the allegations set forth in the above affidavit, and that I believe Mrs. Lucinda T. Kent is entitled to relief under the Act approved February 25, 1887; and that the duplicate of the foregoing application and affidavit is on file in my office. Given under my hand this the 30th day of May 1887 John A. Steele Judge of Probate of Colbert County Widows Application For Relief by Widows of Confederate Soldiers or Sailors, under Act Approved February 13, 1891 State of Alabama County of Colbert Personally appeared before me John A. Steele Judge of Probate in and for said County, Mrs. Lucinda T. Kent who, being duly sworn, upon oath, says that her husband James S. Kent was a private in Company D 11th Regiment of Alabama Cavalry; that he came to his death from wounds received or diseased contracted in the service of the Confederate States, and that his death occurred during the late war or within five years thereafter; that she has not since remarried; that she was a resident of Alabama on the 13 day of February 1891 and is a resident at the date of this application; and that her taxable property does not exceed four hundred dollars in value. Lucinda (Her mark) T. Kent Sworn to and subscribed before me on this 11th day of August 1891 John A. Steele Judge of Probate of Colbert County The State of Alabama County of Colbert I hereby certify that satisfactory proof has been made before me of the truth of the allegations set forth in the above affidavit and that I believe Mrs. Lucinda J. Kent is entitled to relief under the Act approved February 13, 1891, and that the duplicate of the foregoing application and affidavit is on file in my office Given under my hand this 11th day of August 1891 John A. Steele Judge of Probate of Colbert County Widows Application For Relief by Widows of Confederate Soldiers or Sailors, under the Act approved February 13, 1891 The State of Alabama County of Colbert Personally appeared before me, John A. Steel Judge of Probate in and for said County, Mrs. Lucinda T. Kent who, being duly sworn, says that her husband James S. Kent was a private in Company D of the 11th Regiment of Alabama Cavalry; that he came to his death from wounds received or disease contracted in the service of the Confederate States, and this his death occurred during the late war or within five years thereafter; that she has not since remarried: that she was a resident of Alabama on the 13th day of February 1891, and is a resident at the date of this application: and that her taxable property does not exceed four hundred dollars in value. Lucinda (Her mark) Kent Sworn to and subscribed before me this 20th day of May 1892 John A Steele Judge of Probate of Colbert County The State of Alabama County of Colbert I hereby certify that satisfactory proof has been made before me of the truth of the allegations set forth in the above affidavit, and that I believe Mrs._____________ Is entitled to relief under the Act approved February 13th 1891 and that the duplicate of the foregoing application and affidavit is on file in my office. Given under my hand this the 20th day of May 1892 John A. Steele Judge of Probate of Colbert County Widows Application For Relief by Widows of Confederate Soldiers or Sailors, under the Act approved February 13, 1891 The State of Alabama County of Colbert Personally appeared before me, Fox Delany Judge of Probate in and for said County, Mrs. Lucinda T. Kent who, being duly sworn, says that her husband Jas. S. Kent was a private in Company D of the 11th Regiment of Alabama Cavalry; that he came to his death from wounds received or disease contracted in the service of the Confederate States, and this his death occurred during the late war or within five years thereafter; that she has not since remarried: that she was a resident of Alabama on the 13th day of February 1891, and is a resident at the date of this application: and that her taxable property does not exceed four hundred dollars in value. Lucinda (Her mark) T. Kent Sworn to and subscribed before me this 27 day of May 1893 Fox Delany Judge of Probate of Colbert County The State of Alabama County of Colbert I hereby certify that satisfactory proof has been made before me of the truth of the allegations set forth in the above affidavit, and that I believe Mrs.Lucinda T. Kent is entitled to relief under the Act approved February 13th 1891 and that the duplicate of the foregoing application and affidavit is on file in my office. Given under my hand this the 27 day of May 1893 Fox Delany Judge of Probate of Colbert County Widows Application For Relief by Widows of Confederate Soldiers or Sailors, under the Act approved February 13, 1891 The State of Alabama County of Colbert Personally appeared before me, Fox Delany Judge of Probate in and for said County, Mrs. Lucind T. Kent who, being duly sworn, says that her husband James. S. Kent was a private in Company D of the 11th Regiment of Alabama Cavalry; that he came to his death from wounds received or disease contracted in the service of the Confederate States, and this his death occurred during the late war or within five years thereafter; that she has not since remarried: that she was a resident of Alabama on the 13th day of February 1891, and is a resident at the date of this application: and that her taxable property does not exceed four hundred dollars in value. Lucinda (Her mark) S. Kent Sworn to and subscribed before me this 30th day of March 1894 Fox Delany Judge of Probate of Colbert County The State of Alabama County of Colbert I hereby certify that satisfactory proof has been made before me of the truth of the allegations set forth in the above affidavit, and that I believe Mrs.L T. Kent is entitled to relief under the Act approved February 13th 1891 and that the duplicate of the foregoing application and affidavit is on file in my office. Given under my hand this the 27 day of May 1893 Fox Delany Judge of Probate of Colbert County Widows Application UNDER ACT for relief of needy Confederate Soldiers and Sailors, Residents of Alabama, who from wounds or other cause, are unable to earn a livelihood, and for the widows of such as were killed or died in said war and have not since remarried, under the act approved February 13, 1891, and as amended February 18, 1895. The State of Alabama County of Franklin Personally appeared before me, W.M. Waltrip Judge of Probate in and for said County, Mrs. Lucinda T. Kent who, being duly sworn, says that her husband James. S. Kent was a private in Company D of the 11th Regiment of Alabama Cavalry; that he came to his death from wounds received or disease contracted in the service of the Confederate States, and this his death occurred during the late war or within five years thereafter; that she has not since remarried: that she was a resident of Alabama on the 13th day of February 1891,and is now, a resident of Alabama and her post office address is Orah Alabama; and that her taxable property consists of none., and is not worth in the aggregate more than five hundred dollars; and that her salary or gross income does not amount to five hundred dollars per year. And she hereby makes application for relief under said act. Lucinda (Her mark) S. Kent Sworn to and subscribed before me this 24th day of February 1896 W.M. Waltrip Judge of Probate The State of Alabama County of Franklin After an examination and investigation of the within application, we report that the said applicant is worthy and recommend that the application be received. June 1, 1896 J.J. Bobo, C. F. Fleming, W. R. Petree. Board of Examiners. I find the above application is in due form and approve the same W. M. Waltrip Judge of Probate. The State of Alabama County of Franklin I hereby certify that the above is a duplicate of the original application on file in my office together with the endorsement of the Board of Examiners in the case of said application and also of my approval thereof. Given under my hand this 18th day of June 1896 W. M. Waltrip Judge of Probate, Franklin County Widows Application UNDER ACT for relief of needy Confederate Soldiers and Sailors, Residents of Alabama, who from wounds or other cause, are unable to earn a livelihood, and for the widows of such as were killed or died in said war and have not since remarried, under the act approved February 13, 1891, and as amended February 18, 1895. The State of Alabama County of Franklin Personally appeared before me, W.M. Waltrip Judge of Probate in and for said County, Mrs. Lucinda T. Kent who, being duly sworn, says that her husband James. S. Kent was a private in Company D of the 11th Regiment of Alabama Cavalry; that he came to his death from wounds received or disease contracted in the service of the Confederate States, and this his death occurred during the late war or within five years thereafter; that she has not since remarried: that she was a resident of Alabama on the 13th day of February 1891,and is now, a resident of Alabama and her post office address is Ora Alabama; and that her taxable property consists of none., and is not worth in the aggregate more than five hundred dollars; and that her salary or gross income does not amount to five hundred dollars per year. And she hereby makes application for relief under said act. Lucinda (Her mark) S. Kent Sworn to and subscribed before me this 17th day of April 1897 W.M. Waltrip Judge of Probate The State of Alabama County of Franklin After an examination and investigation of the within application, we report that the said applicant is worthy and recommend that the application be received. June 7, 1897 J.J. Bobo, C. F. Fleming, W. R. Petree. Board of Examiners. I find the above application is in due form and approve the same W. M. Waltrip Judge of Probate. The State of Alabama County of Franklin I hereby certify that the above is a duplicate of the original application on file in my office together with the endorsement of the Board of Examiners in the case of said application and also of my approval thereof. Given under my hand this 10th day of June 1897 W. M. Waltrip Judge of Probate, Franklin County Widows Application UNDER ACT for relief of needy Confederate Soldiers and Sailors, Residents of Alabama, who from wounds or other cause, are unable to earn a livelihood, and for the widows of such as were killed or died in said war and have not since remarried, under the act approved February 13, 1891, and as amended Feb'y 18, 1895. The State of Alabama County of Colbert Personally appeared before me, Fox Delany Judge of Probate in and for said County, Mrs. Lucinda T. Kent who, being duly sworn, says that her husband Jas. S. Kent was a private in Company D of the 11th Regiment of Alabama Cavalry; that he came to his death from wounds received or disease contracted in the service of the Confederate States, and this his death occurred during the late war or within five years thereafter; that she has not since remarried: that she was a resident of Alabama on the 13th day of February 1891,and is now, a resident of Alabama and her post office address is Littleville Alabama; and that her taxable property consists of nothing., and is not worth in the aggregate more than five hundred dollars; and that her salary or gross income does not amount to five hundred dollars per year. And she hereby makes application for relief under said act. Lucinda (Her mark) T. Kent Sworn to and subscribed before me this 7th day of February 1898 Fox Delany Judge of Probate The State of Alabama County of Colbert After an examination and investigation of the within application, we report that the said applicant is worthy and recommend that the application be received. June 4, 1898 G. C. Halesapple, G. E. Richardson, T. P. Hughston Board of Examiners. I find the above application is in due form and approve the same Fox Delany, Judge of Probate The State of Alabama County of Colbert I hereby certify that the above is a duplicate of the original application on file in my office together with the endorsement of the Board of Examiners in the case of said application and also of my approval thereof. Given under my hand this 9th day of June 1898 Fox Delany Judge of Probate, Colbert County The lady is Lucinda Mustin Kent, daughter of Samuel Mustin and Matilda Downey. She died in 1902 and is buried at Osborn Hill Cemetery in Littleville AL