Pension Application of Sophronia Moore, wife of David Moore, Lamar, Alabama http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/lamar/deed/smoore.txt ----------------------------------------------------------------------- USGENWEB PROJECT NOTICE: In keeping with the USGenWeb Project policy of providing free information on the Internet, this data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material These electronic pages cannot be reproduced in any format for profit or other gain. Copying of the files within by non-commercial individuals and libraries is encouraged. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. ALGenWeb File Manager - Carolyn Golowka -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Submitted by Tricia Kuner-Smith, tricia10@peoplepc.com November 2000 On 2 Dec 1920, Sophronia applied for a Confederate widow's penison. The following is a transcript of the document: Full Name: Sophronia Moore What is your # on pension roll? 11167 With whom are you now living? son Where were you born? GA When were you born? 17 Jun 1839 State the name of your father. John Northern If dead, where and where he died. about 1890 Cr---- Depot, AL What was the name of your husband? David Moore When and where did you marry him? 17 Feb 1863 near Gatman, MS When and where did he die? 31 Dec 1903 near Sulligent, AL Were you ever divorced from him? No Have yo been married more than once? Yes If so, give name of husband and date and place of marriage. John Ray 27 Sept 1860 Have you been on the pension roll of any other county in the state at any time? No Are you now receiving a pension from any other state? No Did you ever apply for a pension in this state and had your application rejected? No Have you ever lived in any other states? Yes, Georgia, about 5 years Also state when you moved to AL. about 1844 When and where did your husband enlist in the service of the Confederate States or State of AL? 1861, Fulton, MS To what branch of service did he belong? Infantry What was his rank? Private Give the number of his regiment. 24 Name his captain. McTurner Was he wounded? Yes, slightly State whether he was ever captured. No Where and when did he quit the service of the CSA and under what circumstances? At Surrender Was he paroled? No Have you his parole? (on furlough at surrender) Was he ever on the pension roll of this state? Yes If so, give county in which he drew pension. Lamar Did he draw a pension from any other state? No Personal Property - Household Furniture $15.00 Income - What is your yearly income from rents, interests, or other investments? Pension only The above statements are true and correct. Signed this 2 day of December 1920 (signed) Sophronia X (her mark) Moore (Document was signed in the presence of a Lamar Co Justice of the Peace) ----------------------------------------------